Cassandra Bowers

On Tuesday, October 4th, with the help of Sherry-Ann Bakeshop and Dani K Cupcakes & Sweets, we hosted a Meet & Greet Bake Sale Edition to raise funds and awareness for our rescued dogs and our foundation.

When you work in animal rescue, every day is World Animal Day. From morning till evening, you work, teach, learn, and try your best to make the world a better place for the abused, neglected, abandoned and homeless animals.

However, we couldn't let the official Animal World Day just pass us by without celebrating all the dogs we have saved over the last years and create awareness for all the dogs still waiting to be adopted and those out there who need our help. With the help of Sherry-Ann Bakeshop and Dani K Cupcakes & Sweets, we hosted a Meet & Greet Bake Sale Edition to raise funds for our foundation and awareness for our dogs.

We appreciate everyone's enthusiasm to order (cup)cakes and feel grateful to have such great supporters. We were surprised and oh-so touched by those who stopped by to give generous donations that will help us to continue our work. You are awesome.

A heartfelt "THANK YOU" goes out to long-time supporter Sherry-Ann, who initiated the idea of baking and selling (cup)cakes for CARF and who spent several days in the kitchen to mix, bake, and decorate cakes and pies. She got help from her friend Danielle of Dani K Cupcakes & Sweets, a working mom with a busy schedule, who didn't find time but who made time to offer a helping hand: "THANK YOU!"

We would also like to thank Supermarket Vreugdenhil for donating Nafl. 150,- worth of groceries, Industrias Leañez Tip Top who donated ingredients, and Caribbean Bakery Supplies. We could also count on support from Fam. A.J.J. Sprock, Fam. Koolmeijer-De Souza, Patrick en Citra (DeLeuksteTaartenshop Amsterdam), Martien en Anna (Caribbean Bakery Supplies) Rougenka Stein (SweetArt Curacao), Debby Eekman, Patrick Hira, Raymond Brandon, Carla Giskus, Gareth Weber, Kristel Hellburg, and Nicole Weber. Last but not least, we would like to thank our volunteers whose help made all the difference.

​Thank you, everyone.

PS: If you missed the Meet & Greet but you are interested in adopting a dog or becoming a foster parent to one, please contact us at stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We would love to meet you!

Pictures by Michèle van Veldhoven.

On November 5th, CARF Curacao will join the Annual Christmas Fair at Landhuis Bloemhof. We are looking for people who would like to donate their handmade items to our charity to sell during this fair; jewelry, arts, clothing, accessories, toys, home decorations, and other awesome handmade goods.

All profits will go to the care of our rescued dogs. If you would like to help out, please send us a message at stichtingcarf@gmail.com and let us know what your talents are and what you are able to donate. We'd love to hear from you!

Are you not that creative or short on time, but you would like to help? Please let us know if you can donate any craft items, material or craft supplies you no longer need. We might be able to use these.

All materials are welcome, except for leather and fur. We cannot accept any food items.

Picture courtesy of Landhuis Bloemhof.

Eating sweets and supporting a good cause at the same time — where do we sign? CARF is hosting a Meet & Greet where you can meet some of our adoptable dogs. Friend and long time supporter Sherry-Ann will be selling delicious homemade pies and cupcakes to help raise funds for CARF. How sweet is that?

Meet And Greet Our CARFIES
The Meet & Greet will take place from 10:00-11:45am at Kaya Semikok B3. We'll bring some of our adoptable dogs for a morning of running around, playing with fellow CARFIES, and maybe even meeting their possible new families. If you're interested in offering a rescued dog a second chance in life, make sure to talk to our volunteers. They can tell you more about each dog's personality and which dogs would be a good fit for your living situation and lifestyle.

Preorder Pies and Cupcakes
There will be a stand in a separate area where you can pick up your pre-ordered pies and cupcakes. Sherry-Ann and her family are big supporters of CARF. Sherry-Ann also happens to have a talent and a passion for baking, so you can understand that we were thrilled when she offered to help us raise funds by selling baked goods!

Your options are as following:
- Ponche Kuba Pie (Nafl. 55)
- Chocolate Pie (Nafl. 55)
- Red Velvet Pie (Nafl. 55)
- Pistacho Pie (Nafl. 55)
- Apple Pie (Nafl. 45)
- New York Cheesecake (Nafl. 45)
- Cupcakes (Nafl. 25 for a box of 6)

To ensure you receive the sweets you need, please pre-order your pies and/or cupcakes by sending an email to stichtingcarf@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, September 28th. Make sure you let us know which desserts you would like to order, how many you would like, and your phone number.

We can't wait to taste some delicious sweets and support our rescued dogs in the process!
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Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 11:45am
Location: Kaya Semikok B3
Pre-order your pies and cupcakes: stichtingcarf@gmail.com

Mouth-watering zucchini burgers. Mushroom skewers with sweet potato fries. Carrot cake smothered in a dairy-free cashew frosting. And more. So much more. The first Curaçao Vegan Food Fest brought together an amazing array of cruelty-free food, local foodies, and culinary professionals in a fun and welcoming environment.

Marie-Louise Rigaud of Zumba Curaçao birthed the concept for a vegan food fest and teamed up with Arnold van Putten of Super Nice Cold Pressed Juices to make her dream happen. On Sunday, August 28th, Landhuis Hofi Cas Cora opened its doors for the first Curaçao Vegan Food Festival.

It was a beautiful but very hot day. Despite the heat, the crowds started pouring in the moment the festival started. From 3-8pm, there were consistent lines in front of the food stands. Visitors had a chance to talk directly to vegan food producers, try and enjoy delicious dishes, or simply learn what vegan foods are available on the island and where you can find them.

Curaçao Paletas brought flavored ice creams. Kome Konsiente served taco salad, quinoa with zucchini patties, pumpkin soup, and protein energy balls. Jahman's Place prepared eggplant stew with funchi & garbanzo coconut curry and cilantro. Maia Whole Foods served veggie sandwiches, Japanese blossom salad, and quinoa pudding. Spice Girl brought pita with black bean falafel and mango salad, and roasted sweet potato with tahini dressing. Spotted Banana prepared tacos and vegan roti, followed by pumpkin cinnamon donuts and carrot cake with frosting. And last but not least, Vita offered zucchini spaghetti, falafel salad, and mushroom skewers. You can scroll down for the complete menu.

As the oldest no-kill animal rescue organization on the island, CARF was also invited to attend this festival. Adoptable CARFIES Bowie and Kingsley were beyond excited as they were the "chosen ones" to join us at the festival! Visitors could meet and pet our dogs, they could shop for cool stuff at our stand, or leave a donation to support our cause.

We would like to thank Marie-Louise and Arnold for inviting us to be part of their festival, all the exhibitors for introducing over 600 people on the island to cruelty-free foods, and of course, all guests who visited our stand to show their support.

Oops, seems like we have some extra critters this week! There is an Eevee running around with our CARFIES, a Pikachu trying to eat their kibble, and a Growlithe who just won't stop barking. Sign up for Saturday's Pokémon Go Curaçao 'Conquer the City' and catch 'em all! Part of the event proceeds will go to CARF.

On Saturday, August 27th, Curaçao's very first 'Pokémon Go Conquer the City' event will take place. From 4:00-7:30pm, three teams will be competing against each other in an epic 'Conquer the City' battle.

The ticket price is Nafl. 25.00,- each. This includes a T-shirt for the event with the emblem of corresponding Pokémon Go Team, and one cold free drink during the event. Wear your team color and let's see who becomes the top ruler in Pokémon Go. Tickets can be purchased at the UTS Store (Renaissance, next to the circular water fountain), Albert Heijn Zeelandia, and Mensing's Caminada.

Part of the proceeds will go to the following two foundations: CARF, and Leerinstituut Klimop. So, what are you waiting for? Let's catch 'em all, and save some strays!

Visit the Facebook page for more information.

'Pokémon Go Conquer the City' is made possible by Pokémon Go Curaçao, Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino, Banco Di Caribe, Coca-Cola Curaçao, Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino, Curaçao Tourist Board, Downtown Management Organization DMO, Royal Dutch Cheesery Curaçao, and Don's Ice Cream Shop.
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