Yippee... Alenna Found Her Home!

Alenna's story starts at the landing strip of Hato International Airport. At least, that is where we start her story. We never found out where exactly she came from, but she was first spotted wandering at the airport. The people there were unable to catch her and we were told that if we didn't pick her up, it might end bad for her.

Curaçao Airport is not the best place for a stray dog to wander around. Fortunately, we were able to capture Alenna and bring her to safety. Fast forward to December and Alenna found her forever home right in time for Christmas! We simply couldn't be happier for her.

​Go Alenna, we wish you a very happy life with lots of treats and love!

Would you like to (virtually) adopt your own CARFIE? You can contact us at stichtingcarf@gmail.com or check out our adoptable CARFIES here.


CARFIE Of The Week: Marnix ♂

Marnix is what we call the perfect family dog. He is gentle, loyal and loves cuddles. Marnix is easy going with other dogs and is a real gentleman with children. He is approximately 5 years old and fully vetted. Marnix is looking for a loving home where he will be part of the family. 
For more information about Marnix (or one of our other CARFIES) or to set up a Meet & Greet, contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. 

Donations Needed To Help Care For Abandoned Puppies

These puppies were dumped yesterday. Left in the wild, left to survive... but would they? They are small, sick, and weak. It would be just a matter of time for them to die... we couldn’t let that happen.
UPDATE: Click here to see what our Mahuma-puppies now look like (December 19, 2017).
So we picked them up and brought them to the vet, as we speak. We will do our utmost best to take care of them, but we need your help. So please help and donate whatever you can. We are stressed out and completely overstretched. There is a huge vet bill awaiting us with the rescue of these little ones...

How is it possible the authorities keep turning a blind eye to this dumping epidemic?

Monetary donations can be made through PayPal or through the following bank accounts:

  • Maduro & Curiel's Bank: 21199501. Address: Beshiweg #1
  • Banco di Caribe: 301647 500 001 100 01. Address: Beshiweg #1
  • For donations from The Netherlands, we have a Dutch account. Please contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook.


fELIS dIA dI paIS Kòrsou!

Today, 7 years ago, Curaçao became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of The Netherlands. CARFIE Pippa is proudly showing off our country's flag this morning and would like to wish everyone a 'felis dia di pais Kòrsou!'

CARFIE Of The Week: Pippa

​Pippa was found wondering around all by herself; no momma dog or siblings to be found. Over the last few weeks she has transformed from a sick and scared stray to a healthy and happy puppy. She would love a family to call her own where she can further grow into the dog she was meant to be!
Pippa is about 16 weeks old. She came in to CARF very insecure but has made a ton of progress gaining confidence with her foster mom. She now loves to play, run around with her teddy bear, wrestle with doggie friends, and chase the water from the garden hose. She enjoys being around people but being picked up can still be a bit scary for her sometimes. Treats are the fastest way to her heart!

Pippa has had her first vaccination and is microchipped. She will need someone committed to continuing to socialize her and working with her on training so that she knows that her human is in charge and she doesn't need to worry one bit. She feels comfortable around other dogs and always tries to play with them or copy their behavior. 

For more information about Pippa or to set up a Meet & Greet, contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. 


CARF viert Werelddierendag middels adoptie-evenement

Op zaterdag 30 september viert Curaçao Animal Rights Foundation (CARF) Werelddierendag middels een adoptie-evenement. Tijdens deze Meet & Greet kunnen mensen kennismaken met voormalige straathonden die geadopteerd kunnen worden. Werelddierendag wordt jaarlijks op 4 oktober gevierd maar wordt door CARF in het weekend voor Dierendag gevierd. Men is welkom tussen 10.00 en 11.45 uur ‘s ochtends aan Kaya Semikok B3, een zijstraat van de Cas Coraweg.
Alle aanwezige honden zijn onderzocht, behandeld en gezond verklaard door een erkend dierenarts. Ook zijn alle honden gevaccineerd en gechipt. Honden van zes maanden en ouder zijn reeds gecastreerd/gesteriliseerd. De adoptiekosten zijn Nafl. 150,- per hond, dit is inclusief de castratie-/sterilisatie kosten.

Tijdens de Meet & Greet zullen vrijwilligers van CARF aanwezig zijn om vragen over de stichting en het adoptieproces te beantwoorden. Ook kunnen zij meer vertellen over de persoonlijkheden van de honden. Ook mensen die geen hond willen adopteren maar meer te weten willen komen over CARF, of een donatie willen langsbrengen, zijn van harte welkom.

“Het adopteren van een hond is niet iets wat je zomaar even doet. Vanzelfsprekend wil je een hond die je aanspreekt en die het beste bij jou en je situatie past,” zegt Sylvia Minten, vrijwilligster bij CARF. “Tijdens dit adoptie-evenement kunnen mensen geheel vrijblijvend komen kijken of zij één van onze honden willen adopteren. Wij verzorgen ruim honderd honden dus er zit eigenlijk altijd wel een geschikt hondje tussen!”

CARF is de oudste no-kill rescue organisatie van Curaçao. Sinds de oprichting in 2008 heeft de stichting al meer dan duizend dieren kunnen opvangen, socialiseren en succesvol kunnen herplaatsen.

Voor meer informatie, kunt u onze Facebook event page raadplegen of een email sturen naar stichtingcarf@gmail.com.


CARFIE Of The Week: Presto ♂

Soulful eyes, puppy playfulness, gentle kisses... those are just some of the amazing qualities that will bulldoze your heart when you meet our boy Presto.
Presto is one-and-a-half years old and his favorite hobby is sitting by your feet to get pets and scratches. He also really enjoys going for walks. He has lived with other dogs and was fine. He is very social towards other dogs and loves humans.

This is what our volunteers have to say about him: "Presto is so calm and easy going. He's friendly with everyone he meets and he's just kinda a go-with-the-flow type of dog. The family who gets to adopt him will be very lucky!"

Presto has been neutered and is fully vetted. Will you be his new human friend?


CARFIE Of The Week: Grey Friend & Diabolo

Meet Grey Friend and Diabolo! These two seniors are a bonded pair and they rarely leave each other's side. They are incredible loyal, they have a long history together, and they are best friends. They must be adopted together.
Diabolo and Grey Friend are 10+ years and just want a house where they can enjoy their 'golden years'. They don't ask for much; a safe spot, good food and some love will do. If you can't adopt but would like to offer them a (temporarily) warm home, these two would also be happy to live with a foster family for a while.

Come see if these two are a good fit for you! Contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com for more information or to set up a Meet & Greet.


Your Photo Shoot Will Save Lives

​With who would you like to have a photo shoot? Your family? Your friends? Your pets? Your (grand)children? Our friend and long-time supporter Nestor Zavarce is now offering professional photo shoots at a location of your choice. Part of the profits will be donated to CARF.
Last year, we organized a Pet Photo Shoot with Nestor. During the day, people brought their pets to a central location where Nestor was shooting pictures. Proceeds were donated to CARF.

Due to the success of last year's event, we decided to host another photo shoot with Nestor. This year, we're doing it a little different though:

  • You can pick the date and time. The offer is valid from September 15th - December 15th, and scheduling a place and time will be done together with Nestor.
  • You can pick the location. Whether you want to do a photo shoot on your favorite beach, your home, or elsewhere, you decide.
  • You can pick the models. Last year, we hosted a pet photo shoot, this year you can choose to have a family photo shoot, a pregnancy photo shoot, a friends photo shoot... you name it! With or without pets, everyone is welcome.

Each photo shoot will take 60 minutes. For every photo shoot booked, Nestor will donate part of the profits to CARF, to help us take care of our 120+ rescued dogs.

Costs
200 ANG from Mondays - Fridays (OB incl).
300 ANG in the weekends and holidays (OB incl).

After the photo shoot, you will receive the best images (edited, and in high resolution) by a Dropbox link. You will receive 15-30 images per shoot.

Make Reservations
To book your photo shoot, contact Nestor G. Zavarce Photography by sending an email to nestor.zavarce@gmail.com. Make sure to mention CARF to make use of this special offer!

* This offer is valid from September 15th, 2017 - December 15th, 2017.

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Do a photo shoot with friends! This could also be a fun idea for a birthday or goodbye party.
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Capture your (grand)children or puppies while they're still young!
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Family picture with or without your pets.

CARFIE Of The WEek: Tasha

Who will give Tasha her well-deserved forever home? Tasha is a very gentle and friendly female who has been patiently waiting for someone to come and adopt her. She might not be the prettiest, but she is so much fun to have around.
She is low maintenance (but expecting lots of love!) and she has been waiting to nestle into a family for all of her days to come.

For more info about Tasha or to set up a meet & greet, please contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We will reply to your email as soon as possible.


CARFIE Of The Week: Texie ♀

Three years. That's how long Texie has been waiting for someone to come and adopt her. Texie was just a little puppy when she entered CARF fostercare and over the years we have seen her grown into a happy, social and strong lady. She's an easy going gal who will fit right in to most households.
Texie enjoys being around other pets and she is good with kids as well. She is fully vetted and spayed and would
really like a home of her own. Can you give Texie the furever home she deserves?

​For more info about Texie or to set up a meet & greet, please contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We will reply to your email as soon as possible.


CARFIE Of The Week: Tania ♀

Tania is a female puppy of 15 weeks old. She is good-natured, sweet, friendly and very smart. Tania is ready to move to her forever home and will make her new family the most wonderful pet!
This is what her foster mom had to say about Tania: "Tania loves to cuddle. She's so adorable and it's so cute and funny how she can entertain herself. She is already crate trained and is now learning to walk on a leash."

Although Tania has no problem entertaining herself, she also enjoys playing with other dogs. So if you already have a dog or are looking to adopt two puppies, Tania might be a great pick for you.


For more info about Tania or to set up a meet & greet, please contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We will reply to your email as soon as possible.

CARFIE OF The Week: Dmitri ♂

Our pup Dmitri is ready to move to his forever home. He's only 14 weeks old but very smart, super sweet and hella handsome! Who has a place in home and heart fort his little sweetheart?
Dmitri has been checked by our vet and he's all up-to-date on his vaccinations.​ He would love to find a loving individual or family to call his own.

For more info about Dmitri or to set up a meet & greet, please contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We will reply to your email as soon as possible.

CARFIE Of The WEek: Luke ♂

Luke is a neutered male of approx. 20 months old. Luke has been with CARF since he was a little puppy and he has been waiting for someone to come and adopt him ever since. He has seen many other CARFIES come and go and can’t help but wonder, "when will it be my turn?" and "why not me?” each time another dog leaves. Who's going to make our Luke a Lucky Luke?
Luke is gorgeous and very pleasant to be around. He is patiently waiting for a house to call home and he really doesn't care if he has to share that house with other dogs. His skills include: lounging, playing, being exceedingly patient and calm, and loving you unconditionally.  Honestly, we don't understand why nobody opened their hearts for him yet.

If you have room in your home and your heart, please consider adopting Luke, our long standing residence who day in and day out get passed over for one reason or another – all he needs is a second chance for a happy life. Won’t you help to make that happen?

For more info about Luke or to set up a meet & greet, please contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We will reply to your email as soon as possible.


CARFIE Of The Week: Luna ♀

Meet Luna. This beautiful lady is friendly and outgoing and enjoys the company of both people and other pets. Luna was born in March 2016. She stayed with her mom and siblings for the first eight weeks and was then adopted by a loving family. Up to this point, her life seemed to be going very smoothly.
Unfortunately, Luna's new family had to leave the island due to unforeseen and sad circumstances and that's how Luna returned to CARF fostercare. Luna is used to family life and being in a home. Although she's doing well with us, we would love to see her in a forever home. 

Luna loves humans and furry friends, she is house trained and already knows the basic obedience commands. She would do very well in a family, or with a person with whom she can share her love for long walks and swims. She can jump high fences (when she's looking for her human) so she needs to be supervised when outside.

For more info about Luna or to set up a meet & greet, please contact stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We will reply to your email as soon as possible.


[NL] CARF Organiseert Puppy Adoptie Evenement in Jan Sofat

Op zaterdag 24 juni a.s. organiseert Curaçao Animal Rights Foundation (CARF) een puppy adoptie evenement. Tijdens dit event kunnen mensen kennismaken met de puppies die geadopteerd kunnen worden. Het evenement zal plaatsvinden tussen 10.00 en 11.45 uur in Jan Sofat 69.
Alle aanwezige puppies zijn onderzocht en gezond verklaard door een erkend dierenarts. Ook zijn alle honden gechipt en up-to-date met hun vaccinaties. De adoptiekosten zijn Nafl. 150,- per puppy. De kosten van de castratie/sterilisatie zijn hierbij inbegrepen. De puppies van zes maanden en ouder zijn reeds gecastreerd/gesteriliseerd. De puppies moeten minstens 8 weken oud zijn voordat zij geadopteerd mogen worden.
 
“Het loopt dit jaar de spuigaten uit met gevonden, gedumpte en afgestane dieren. Gelukkig verhuizen er de laatste maanden met enige regelmaat honden naar het buitenland want het aantal adopties op het eiland is te verwaarlozen. Ondanks onze opnamestop hebben wij de afgelopen maand toch ruim twintig puppies opgenomen die anders aan hun lot waren overgelaten. Wij ontvangen geen overheidssubsidies en om ons werk te kunnen blijven doen zijn wij volledig afhankelijk van de financiële steun van particulieren en organisaties die ons een warm hart toedragen. Tijdens ons adoptie evenement kunnen mensen geheel vrijblijvend komen kijken of zij één van onze puppies willen adopteren. Wij zijn vanaf 10 uur ‘s ochtends aanwezig en hopen veel dierenvrienden te mogen verwelkomen.” zegt Sylvia Minten, vrijwilliger bij CARF.
 
Ook dierenliefhebbers die geen hond willen adopteren zijn van harte welkom. Vrijwilligers van CARF zullen tijdens het Puppy Adoptie Event informatie delen over de stichting en de honden die zij opvangen. Ook worden er donaties aangenomen in de vorm van geld dan wel goederen. CARF kan momenteel puppyvoer gebruiken (ProPlan Puppy, te koop bij o.a. Claus Clinic aan de Anasaweg 7), nieuwe en gebruikte handdoeken, keukenrollen en schoonmaakmiddelen.

Voor meer informatie over de puppies of het adoptieproces kan men geheel vrijblijvend contact opnemen met stichtingcarf@gmail.com.

Over CARF
CARF is de oudste no-kill rescue organisatie van Curaçao. Sinds 2008 zetten de vrijwilligers van CARF zich in voor verwaarloosde honden en zwerfdieren. De stichting heeft de afgelopen jaren ruim duizend dieren kunnen redden en herplaatsen. De stichting vierde vorige maand haar 9-jarig bestaan.