By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6042) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 3:26 pm: |
Howdy! Today was photo safari day at the animal shelter. The work they do there is amazing. If you have some time while on island, stop by and shop, pet some critters, make a donation, just talk to the people. It is well worth it. I took way too many photos and will post them as I get them edited down. Let's start with the shop on premises. You too can buy really neat stuff that will help to support the animal shelter.
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6043) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 3:38 pm: |
Kitten time! Come on you know you want to adopt one.
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6044) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 3:45 pm: |
Even more....I know you can't stand it!!!
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6045) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 3:55 pm: |
Moving over to the puppy cage....
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6046) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:05 pm: |
A few more puppies....
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6047) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:09 pm: |
And here he is, the one I have been talking about - Slagbaai! He was found in the park by a ranger who then brought him to the shelter. He is young, around 3 months old. He has wonderful freckles and white eyelashes on one eye. He has a very gentle personality and loves to cuddle.
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By Krispi Kritter..Sucked IN in Tennessee (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1656) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:18 pm: |
OH Tribs...that is so awesome!! I will definitely stop by when I am there!! How do you NOT bring them ALL home?
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By Linda** Trouble Maker - Bubbles Maker (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1444) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:21 pm: |
Nice photos, Tribs. Do the ears on this dog always stand up, or did you just catch him twice with his ears up. Cute!
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5439) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:21 pm: |
Tribs, I have tears....they are ALL so adorable...omg. The one thing I was so impressed with was the cleanliness of the shelter. Cleaner than ours here at home. I know the volunteers work so hard.
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6051) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:29 pm: |
I know...it is so hard to leave them. There are older dogs too that need really good homes. I just didn't get into their cages today. There are so many loving dogs there, I wish I could take them all. I'll be taking Wes there when he arrives, we will see what happens. We really are full at home, but who knows.
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By Tribs, Live From Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6052) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:30 pm: |
Oh...so those ears! Her name is Molly but a couple of people just call her big ears. That is how they are. They just crack me up!
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By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11289) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 4:31 pm: |
I have said B4, and I'm saying it again, Tribs, you rock.
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By PegiSue*-YOU KNOW, THE REAL PEGI SUE (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5027) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 5:39 pm: |
I love this thread!!!!
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By Kobi in Virginia (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5983) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 5:55 pm: |
Tribs, thanks a MILLION for sharing pictures. It's a wonderful place with wonderful staff. I am always impressed with the shelter. I will continue to do my part, from afar.
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #202) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 6:06 pm: |
Tribs, great pictures! Thank you for all that you do there at the shelter. And thank you to everyone who contributes in any way. Every contribution ... time, money, or both ... adds up.
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #203) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 6:15 pm: |
I tried to post my picture, but no luck. I'm sending for backup assistance.
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By ModCyn (Moderator - Post #694) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 6:26 pm: |
Here ya go April
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #205) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 6:28 pm: |
Thanks!
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By Kobi in Virginia (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5990) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 6:42 pm: |
YAY, April Great picture (thanks, Cynde!)
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #206) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 6:46 pm: |
Thanks, Kobi. I hope my husband and I can go back to Bonaire again. I loved visiting the shelter.
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By Becky H - majorly into PBD (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1737) on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 9:39 pm: |
OMG they are so stinking cute I can't stand it!!!! I see at least 2 puppies I WANT!!! Not that I can have another right now what with the foster dog and all...
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3159) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 7:10 am: |
Tribsy, I didn't see Slaagbai when we were there last week..do you think Luci and Confy might like a friend?? OH NO..stop me now...
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3160) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 7:15 am: |
Can you all recall our own Josie who adopted not ONE but TWO kittens from the shelter? It can be done. I was at a party the other night stateside and the host has two dogs she adopted from the Caribbean. Anyone who adopts a dog or cat from our shelter I pledge the cost of the first month of food stateside.
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #208) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 6:26 pm: |
Ann, I wished I could take you up on your offer and adopt Fiona the cat ... maybe she had already been adopted! I can only hope.
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By Amanda Gaston (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 8:32 pm: |
Hello! Great pictures! I love the one of Molly romping. She's my favorite pup! I was there this morning. Slagbaai was scheduled to be adopted by someone coming in this afternoon. A school group came in today. That is always a bit of excitement. It is nice to see kids learning about caring for animals. Fiona is still at the shelter. Want me to send her to you? (Oh, and that's me in my grubby green scrub top holding Katrina and Ivan.) I didn't exactly dress for pictures!
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5461) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 8:38 pm: |
Amanda, glad to hear Slagbaai has been adopted, he sure is cute. Thanks for volunteering at the shelter, and I think you look just fine
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By Amanda Gaston (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 8:47 pm: |
Oh, and Molly's ears do flop over when she's really tired or nervous. When she first arrived she'd tuck them down if anybody came near. Not anymore!
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #209) on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 9:03 pm: |
Amanda, thanks for the update on Fiona. I really wished I could take her, but have my hands full with the 3 already part of my family. I do hope she finds a good home soon. She's such a sweetheart. Please give her some extra hugs and kisses on behalf of me, I'd really appreciate it.
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3163) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 8:24 am: |
I saw school kids there two weeks back..FABULOUS..can you also educate them not to tie their pets 24 /7 and how dogs are pack animals loving to be near their owners?
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By Amanda Gaston (BonaireTalker - Post #18) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 6:12 pm: |
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By Amanda Gaston (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 6:17 pm: |
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By Amanda Gaston (BonaireTalker - Post #20) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 6:20 pm: |
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #210) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 6:26 pm: |
Amanda, thanks for the pictures ... especially Fiona!
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By Amanda Gaston (BonaireTalker - Post #21) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 7:38 pm: |
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #211) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 7:47 pm: |
What a nice fur family you have, Amanda. What cute babies!
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By Kobi in Virginia (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6049) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 7:55 pm: |
Amanda, you have a good heart. Glad to know another great Virginian
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By Christina Glass (BonaireTalker - Post #45) on Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 10:27 pm: |
I know Amanda's 4 babies and they are the most adorable animals not to mention extremely loving (very free with their hugs and kisses!!) and well-behaved!
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By Just little ole me with a (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6011) on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 8:41 pm: |
Third picture down is Charley...
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By Sue Steiner (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #212) on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 9:26 pm: |
You took outstanding photos Tribs! I'd like to spend some time helping out at the shelter when I visit there in a few weeks. Best day to go? Will be bringing stuff for the gift shop and a donation.
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By Jeanine aka Jah-neen (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9189) on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 10:18 pm: |
Hi Sue! Thanks for the compliment, but when you have such cute and cuddly subjects, the photos always turn out great! I'm not sure what the best day would be, but I went on Tues/Thursday mornings. It was great! I'm sure whenever you go, they will appreciate it. Their website is: http://www.animalshelterbonaire.com/ You might want to check it out for contact information.
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