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Curaçao Foundation for the Protection of Animals Mission statementOur servicesInformationVolunteer programPolicyHomeAbout us Mission statement Mission statementThe mission of the Curaçao Foundation for the Protection of Animals is to raise the quality of life of animals in Curaçao, both pets as well as wildlife on the island, through raising public awareness, particularly in the young, of the importance of responsible pet ownership and nature preservation.The Curaçao Foundation for the Protection of Animals has one all-embracing goal: to do as much as possible for, and in the interest of, the animals of our island. The Foundation strives to meet this goal via the services provided by the Animal Shelter; actions against neglect, cruelty and abuse; the provision of information on animal care and organization of projects in the field of natural and environmental education.

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1 Services Services and activities of the Animal ShelterScreening of incoming animals.Medical examination, treatment, inoculation etc of new arrivals.Daily care: feeding, kennel sanitation, parasite control and day-to-day medical supervision.Promoting adoption of these animals.Offering a volunteers program. Volunteers are welcome to take the dogs to the field behind the shelter and assist the shelter personnel with the daily care of the animals.Provision of information concerning responsible pet ownership and daily care to shelter visitors, youth groups and schools.Capacity of the shelterThe Animal Protection Foundation can shelter a maximum of 60 homeless dogs and 20 homeless cats at any time. EducationGuided tours to the shelter are very popular among schools and youth groups. The students get information on responsible pet care and are allowed to play with the kittens and puppies.RemarksWorking at the Shelter has always been difficult for both personnel and volunteers. The continual flood of neglected, mistreated, sick, old but, unfortunately, also perfectly healthy animals, which arrive on a daily basis can be depressing and discouraging. This is something that even the most committed volunteers can only deal with emotionally for a limited amount of time. Some animals are picked up as strays on the street, some collected from their homes, some abandoned through nothing more than indifference and, of course, boxes and boxes of unwanted puppies and kittens. Fortunately sterilization campaigns and intensified policies on admission of rejected animals to the shelter gradually show an improvement of the situation.

2 Action against Action against neglect, cruelty and animal abuseComplaints about neglect, cruelty and animal abuse can be lodged with the Animal Shelter. The complaint investigator assigned to the Dierenbescherming initially tries to convince the owner of the abused animal to take better care of their pet. If there is no improvement, an official report is issued and an appeal can be made to the Public Prosecutor who has the authority to confiscate the animal.

3 Ambulance Animal Ambulance ServiceFor animals urgently requiring medical assistance, the Animal Ambulance can be called during the week from from 18.00h - 22.00h and in the weekends from 8h - 20.00h at + 599 9 514 9726. Anyone who is involved in an accident with an animal or confronted with a wounded animal on the side of the road can call this number to inform the Ambulance driver of the location of the wounded animal. Help for wounded stray animals is free of charge. Owners of sick or wounded animals will be charged for the transportation and the vet's bill. For a reasonable fee the Animal Ambulance will also provide transportation of animals to the veterinarian for consultation. An appointment should be made with the shelter, tel. 465-4300.(Part of the donation 2009 of Oranje Casino was destined for a new animal ambulance which was officially put into use in June 2009).
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5 Sterilization Sterilization programTo reduce the overload of pet animals on our island the Foundation promotes spaying and neutering of pets to prevent unwanted litters and unnecessary killing of puppies and kittens. Adult shelter animals are sterilized before adoption. When adopting a pup or kitten, the new owner is required to sign a commitment to have that pet sterilized when it is about 6 months old. The owner will be reminded of the due sterilization date by a telephone call from one of the volunteers in charge of adoption control.Sterilization FundPersons who cannot afford to pay for the sterilization of their pet can apply for a contribution from the Sterilization Fund. Evidence of financial hardship and a minimum payment are also required. This Fund has been made possible by donations from people who wish to give those of their fellow men who care for animals but have low financial resources, a helping hand.Sterilization ProgramMany readers in the Netherlands and in other countries will have visited our "Dushi Kòrsou" and been saddened by the sight of so many neglected animals. You CAN make a difference... Please help! With your donation you will immediately improve, through sterilization, the life of a neglected or abused animal, and you will also make a long-term contribution to the overall community of Curacao. A donation of any amount, large or small, will always be received with gratitude. Help us solve the tragic problem of wildly excessive numbers of both stray and pet animals on our island. Please support our fight against neglect and cruelty and support the Project 'Operation Pet and Stray Control'.For the past five years Oranje Casino has been one of the main sponsors of our foundation, For the past two years they supported us with sterilisation and education program of pets and stray animals in the poorer neighborhoods of Curacao and where the need was the most. Yvette and Daya, specially chosen for this assignment, successfully implemented the program. They were responsible for the sterilisation of some 1700 animals in the period July 2009 until June 2010. Sterilisation along with educating the owners how to handle and treat their pets is still continuing and we are moving now to the more remote parts of the island.

6Catching Catching of stray dogs and catsWhen complaints about stray animals are received from a neighborhood, action is taken to catch these animals using catch-poles and traps. Most of the animals are sick and have to be put to sleep but healthy and social animals are given a chance to live. (One of the many stray dogs that are roaming the streets.)
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Services and activities

Action against cruelty

Ambulance Service

Sterilization

Catching

Information Information and EducationRaising awareness of the importance of responsible pet ownershipDierenbescherming informs the public about responsible pet ownership in order to make them aware that safe, happy and healthy dogs and cats need:• Special pet food and fresh water.• Grooming and parasite control• Yearly vaccinations and regular medical care• Fenced yards to play in and shelter against rain and sun• Collars with ID tags• Love and attention• Exercise• Spaying and neutering Advertisement to raise awareness of the importance of sterilizationThe awareness program is implemented via advertisements in the local newspapers, radio spots, TV spots, leaflets, programs and material for schools. A DVD in the local language Papiamento has been produced consisting of several short films on subjects such as the daily care of pet animals and on animal abuse.Raising awareness of the importance of nature preservation and wildlifeThe Dierenbescherming is also concerned with wildlife and tries to raise public awareness, particularly in the young, of the importance of nature preservation. Due to ignorance and indifference the existence of many local species is endangered, and some even face extinction. By publishing a series of books and posters about nature and organizing awareness campaigns, Dierenbescherming contributes to this cause.
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Advertisement to raise awareness of the importance of sterilization.

Volunteer program Volunteer programWorking as a volunteerEvery weekday from 8.30 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. and on saturdays from 9.00 a.m - 13.00 p.m., adult individuals are welcome to join the Volunteer Program ans assist the Shelter Management by taking the animals from their kennels and allowing them exercise on the field. More than just playing with the dogs and cats however, volunteers are expected to observe general health and behavior, informing the manager of any problems and taking the dogs and cats to the veterinarian if necessary. Parasite control is also a large part of the job: grooming the coat, removing ticks and fleas and ensuring that the animals are regularly treated against these life-threatening invaders. At times the volunteer's first hand knowledge of each dog is put to use by assisting the Manager with helping a member of the public to choose just the right animal for their circumstances. Most importantly however, the volunteers are there to provide the extra love and care that the dogs and cats need on a daily basis, and which has been missing from their life since being abandoned at the Shelter. Volunteers need to be reliable and of mature attitude, ideally with some experience of animals, and not afraid to get hot, dirty and smelly!!"Youth for Animals"On Friday afternoon and Saturday morning students come to the shelter to play with and allow the dogs to exercise on the field. Naturally there is a lot of fun, hugging and petting and the dogs love it. It is very valuable to us that these youngsters are willing to spend some time with the homeless shelter dogs, which certainly need some extra love and attention after being abandoned.Play and cuddle time!!On Saturdays it is easy to spot Amber and Kelly, both students and cat lovers, in the cats' cage of the Shelter. As soon as the girls arrive, the cats gallop playfully toward them, and those who might have that special ear, are pretty sure they can hear a feline equivalent of "Yeah!! Play and Cuddle time!!". Seriously though, cats are actually very social beings and need human company with which to interact, play and be loved. It certainly means a lot to them to spend some time with Amber and Kelly who also try to teach kittens that sharp little claws can hurt!

Volunteer Jan Mooldijk has some very

special qualities: dogs who are very shy and frightened feel immediately at ease with him. Thanks to Jans therapy, problem dogs start improving socially and thus have a better chance of being re-homed. In the picture: Jan giving a shelter dog his whispering therapy.

Safiya, one of our youngest volunteers helping in the shelter every saturday.

Policy Asylum policy ‘Curacao Foundation for the Protection of Animals1. Adoption prices:Dog: NAfl. 125,-Cat: NAfl. 60,-2. Relinquish your pet:a. If you call: pass your data to the asylum staff. Asylum Phone: 465 4300b. In case of collection of your animal to bring to the shelter:make sure the animal is put down (with a rope or in a cage);you need to sign a waiver;you need to pay the costs: For the trip (regardless of the number of animals at the address): NAfl. 25,- Intake adult dog: NAfl. 40,- Intake adult cats: NAfl. 30,- Kittens: FREE, on strict condition that the queen is immediately sterilized by the asylum vet. The cost of sterilization is . . NAfl. 30,- Pups: FREE, on strict condition that the mother is immediately sterilized by the asylum vet. The cost of sterilization is . . NAfl. 50,-.If you bring the animal to the shelter, of course you do not have to pay the cost of the trip.c. If you show a PP card or a 60 + card plus a copy of your ID, you may leave your animal at the shelter free of charge. To . pick up the animal, you normally pay, NAF 20.d. If you indicate that you are not staying more than three years on Curacao and adopt an adult animal, you may bring it . . back to the shelter for free before you leave.e. If you want your pet to pass away, go to a vet (not to the shelter!).f. On Sundays and holidays no animals are adopted from the shelter.g. If you can no longer keep the animal as the landlord / tenant does not tolerate pets, you need a signed statement from . the landlord or a copy of the lease show evidence of this. The other rules apply.h. If you can no longer keep the animal because you are leaving the island of Curacao, you will need a copy of the ticket . to submit evidence of this. The other rules apply.i. If you abandon your animal you need to sign a statement in the following cases:negative note about your handling of animals by the Complaints Inspection (eg, malnutrition, abuse);negative note about your dealings with animals from the shelter (eg, threaten to throw in mondi, dumping the asylum, threatening to poison);not retrieve the animal from the board;bad reason for abandoning a pet, such as to cure diseases in animals, holidays, too much barking, too many pets, unwanted in the garden in connection with Christmas or other holidays.you have used your PP or 60 + card.3. Animal rescue:If an animal is injured, the Animal Number may be called: 514 9726.In principle, the cost of request for the Animal Ambulance is NAfl. 50,-.The Animal Ambulance will drive the injured animal to a vet on duty for the animal to be treated. The cost of treatment are for the owner of the animal or the animal of the person who called. The animals are not picked up and brought to the shelter ,only in case of special exception because the animal can’t go anywhere else. If the emergency concerns a stray animal, the Animal Protection decides what happens to the animal.The Animal Rescue does not take dead animals.The Animal Ambulance is for emergencies.4. Complaints:Complaints can be reported to the Inspector Complaints. Telephone: 518 8340. E-mail: klachten_dierenbeschermingcuracao.com. Complaints to the Inspector will be dealt with as soon as possible.Complaints can be about: abused animals / poor animal care / sick animals and strays.NB. Nuisance caused by animals, call the SKS by calling 461 1022.5. Did you know:In the shelter there is room for up to 40 dogs and 20 cats and 15 puppies?in case of trouble you must contact the SKS (ie Servisio Kontrol I Siguridat ) and not the animal protection? SKS Telephone: 461 1022. E-mail: _ ds.k.s curinfo.an.You can rent a trap cage at the shelter if you have nuisance of stray dogs / cats? This allows animals to be caught easy and friendly. The trapped animals are brought to the shelter. For stray animals there will be no charge. You will be invited to make a donation.
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