7 Reasons To Spay or Neuter Your Dog
7 Reasons To Spay or Neuter Your Dog
- Your dog will have a better chance in life. According to research, a male neutered dog lives 18% longer than un-neutered male dog. A female spayed dog lives 23% longer.
- Less chance of your dog wanting to roam outside of your property, getting into fights with other dogs, car accidents, and other dangers on the street. The chances of fighting with your other dogs in your yard will be much smaller too.
- Neutered male dogs have smaller chances of getting testicular and prostate cancer.
- Un-spayed female dogs have a greater chance of developing pyrometra (fatal uterine infection), uterine cancer, and cancer in the reproductive organs.
- Clinical evidence indicates that female dogs spayed before their first heat are typically healthier.
- Male un-neutered dogs are more prone to urine marking their territory. Even some female dogs present this behavior.
- Some dogs are more aggressive when not neutered. Aggressiveness can put you and your family’s life in risk. Some cases of dog aggression have led to people putting their dog down or dumping him or her in a shelter.
If your pet isn't spay or neutered yet, please make an appointment at the vet and get it done with. It will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make for your pet. You can contact your vet, or Claus Clinic, to schedule an appointment. Keep in mind, no food for your pet past 7:00 PM the day before neutering/spaying.
"Hoe Kan Ik CARF Helpen?"
"Hoe kan ik CARF helpen?"
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Jij Helpt CARF Door:
- Hondenvoer te doneren.
- Medicatie te doneren. Frontline, Heartgard, NexGard, en Bravecto worden veel gebruikt door CARF. Deze zijn te koop bij de meeste dierenwinkels en speciaalzaken.
- Schoonmaak producten te doneren. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan (oude) handdoeken, keukenrollen, lakens, wasmiddel, chloor, etc.
- Geld te doneren. Iedere bijdrage wordt ontzettend gewaardeerd. U kunt uw donatie overmaken naar één van onze rekeningen: Maduro & Curiel's Bank 21199501 of Banco di Caribe 301647 500 001 100 01. Via de PayPal link op onze website kan ook geld overgemaakt worden.
- Vrijwilliger te worden. Steekt u graag uw handen uit de mouwen? Stuur een berichtje om eens bij ons langs te komen en om te kijken wat u voor onze CARFIES kunt betekenen. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan het meehelpen de benches schoon te houden, de honden te voeren, klusjes in en rond het gebouw doen, of het uitlaten van één of meerdere honden.
- Foster te worden. CARF is altijd op zoek naar mensen die thuis een CARFIE willen opvangen. Onze fosters krijgen begeleiding vanuit CARF. CARF staat dan ook garant voor alle kosten (denk aan voer, medicijnen en dierenartskosten). Ook etensbakken, speeltjes en dekentjes worden door CARF verzorgd.
- Als u niet in de positie bent om geld, tijd of spullen te doneren, dan kunt u ons alsnog helpen. Simpelweg door onze updates op Facebook en Instagram te delen, helpt u ons onze boodschap over te brengen aan andere personen die mogelijk willen en kunnen doneren. Door te praten over de overbevolking aan zwerfhonden met vrienden, familie en collega's, of door het bespreekbaar te maken in de kerk, school of sport vereniging, zou u iemand anders kunnen inspireren actie te ondernemen.
Neem Contact Met Ons op
Als u CARF kunt en wilt helpen, horen we graag van u! Stuur een email naar stichtingcarf@gmail.com of stuur ons een berichtje via onze Facebook pagina (Facebook.com/carfcuracao). We kunnen dan samen een datum en tijd afspreken om de donatie in ontvangst te nemen of op te komen halen. Alle hulp wordt gewaardeerd!
"What Can I Do To Help CARF?"
How To Help CARF
There is practically a new dog coming in every day. Most of them are in bad shape and in need of extensive medical treatments for ehrlichia, heartworm, mange... you name it!
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Please help us continue to help our street dogs by:
- Donating dog food.
- Donating preventives (Frontline, Heartgard, NexGard, and Bravecto. All can be purchased at vet stores).
- Donating cleaning products (Bleach, towels, kitchen towels, laundry detergent, etc.)
- Donating money. Monetary donations, no matter how small, are welcome at Maduro & Curiel's Bank 21199501 or Banco di Caribe 301647 500 001 100 01. You can also send a secure PayPal donation through our website.
- Donating your time. We can always use your help and there are lots of opportunities for voluntary work. Volunteers can help with everything from feeding our dogs, cleaning benches to fundraising or taking our CARFIES out for a walk. Whether you can spare an hour a week or more, there are many ways to get involved.
- Opening your home to a CARFIE. We are in urgent need of foster homes. Our foster program works like this; you provide the space and TLC, we provide food, medicine, toys and other supplies.
- Spreading the word. Even if you are not in the position to donate, you can still help us. Simply by liking and sharing our social media posts on Facebook and Instagram you can help us reach the people who are in the position to donate. By talking about the overpopulation of stray dogs with friends, family and colleagues, your church, school or sports club, you can inspire someone else to step up and help out.
If you can help, please send us an email at stichtingcarf@gmail.com or contact us through Facebook.com/carfcuracao. We will arrange a date and time for you to drop off your donation or have one of our volunteers come and pick it up at a time and location that is convenient for you. All help is appreciated!
CARF | CARFIE Of The Week: Bolle ♂
For more information about Bolle or one of our other CARFIES, please feel free to contact us at stichtingcarf@gmail.com. We will reply to you at our earliest convenience.
April 4th: World Stray Animal Day
Easter Comes, And Easter Goes (But Rescue Never Stops)
In the meantime, we'll share with you a little update on CARFIE Awa. Awa is a sweetheart, he does have severe issues with his liver and we are praying the meds will help reverse the damage. He should be having a blood test again shortly to check his values. Fortunately he is playful and active and an absolute volunteer favorite. Please keep little Awa in your thoughts and send him positive energy for his speedy recover.
Art for CARF at Landhuis Chobolobo
The work in the exhibition ‘Starting out’ forms an complete insight into rediscovering a passion that lies close to each of us - each art piece a snapshot of a small step, conversation, place, time or mood in Rachna’s newly discovered passion. If you want to hear more about her personal journey - join us for the official toast and speech at 11.00
Enjoy a lazy yet elegant Sunday vibe – start with a free (bubbly) welcome drink and wander the courtyard enjoying the exhibition. During or afterwards – sit-down and relax – take in these historic surroundings while soaking up the last rays of sunshine and enjoying the finer sides of life.
Come and support local talent and a local charity! We hope to see you all there. Thanks Rachna!
Exhibition Details
Date: Sunday, March 20th 2016
Time: 10:00 – 17.00_
Official Toast: 11.00 (sharp)
Location: Landhuis Chobolobo
Entrance: Free
Landhuis Chobolobo
Elias RA Moreno Boulevard
Salina Ariba, Willemstad
Curaçao
Telephone: 465-3169 / 689-4824
Email: info@chobolobo.com
www.curacaoliqueur.com
(NL) CARF Organiseert Paas Adoptie Event in Dominguito
De Meet & Greet zal plaatsvinden tussen 5:30 en 7:00 uur ‘s avonds aan de Beshiweg 1, achter Supermarkt Vreugdenhil in Dominguito. Er zullen honden van verschillende leeftijden, groottes en achtergronden aanwezig zijn. Alle aanwezige honden zijn door een dierenarts gezond verklaard. Ook zijn de honden ingeënt en gechipt. Het steriliseren/castreren is inbegrepen in de adoptie vergoeding van Naf. 150,- per hond.
“Middels deze Meet & Greet hopen wij zo veel mogelijk honden in een nieuw huis te kunnen plaatsen zodat er weer ruimte vrij komt voor andere hulpbehoevende straathonden.” zegt Christina Sieperda, vrijwilliger bij CARF. “Het is altijd fijn als onze honden en de personen die hen adopteren de tijd hebben om aan elkaar te wennen. Zo’n lang weekend is daar voor veel mensen ideaal voor. Door dit evenement net voor pasen te organiseren, hopen wij mensen de mogelijk te bieden om ruim de tijd te nemen voor het introduceren van hun adoptie hond in een nieuwe omgeving.”
Stichting CARF werd in 2008 opgericht en is de oudste ‘no-kill’ stichting op Curaçao. CARF heeft meer dan honderdveertig verwaarloosde en voormalige zwerfhonden onder hun hoede, maar draait nog altijd volledig op donaties en vrijwilligers. Voor meer informatie kunt u de Facebook pagina ‘CARF Curacao’ raadplegen, de website www.carfdogrescue.com bezoeken, bellen naar 526-7986 of mailen naar stichtingcarf@gmail.com.
Welcoming Yentl!
If you are interested in fostering and/or adopting Yently (or any of our other dogs), please feel free to send us an email at stichtingcarf@gmail.com.
From Trash (Literally) To Treasure
From Trash to Treasure
Until now, he had never known the kindness of a cuddle or a gentle pat on his head. As you can see, his mange condition is quite advanced. Just imagine how much he must have suffered out there, resorting to scavenging the landfill for a scrap of whatever he could find to survive. As of now, this fella will never go hungry again. Plus, he will be getting the best medical attention available!
Please find it in your hearts to donate towards our cause of 'Fostering Second Chances' and providing much needed medical assistance to so many, too many, sick and injured street dogs. We have our hands full. It is hard to keep up with our financial commitments to our suppliers (dog food, medicines, cleaning supplies, etc). It is a pity a handful of animal advocates and supporters have to do a job that in our humble opinion should be the responsibility of our government...
Support CARF Curaçao
Maduro & Curiel's Bank: 21199501
Banco di Caribe: 301647 500 001 100 01
All donations, no matter how big or small, are appreciated. Help us change the look of distrust and fear in his eyes into one of health and happiness...
Support CARF, Shop At PiDiS!
PiDiS is not just for dog lovers though, you can also find food and other products for cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, turtles, and iguanas. They also sell gift certificates in case you would like to surprise your pet-loving friends or family members with a unique gift. And you can have personalized tags made on the spot. Just select the tag(s) that you like and they can be engraved while you wait. Definitely worth the visit!
PiDiS Pet Department Store
Dr. Maalweg 21-A
Willemstad, Curaçao
+5999 465 0861
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
You can also find PiDiS on Instagram and Facebook. Our donation jars were made by and graciously offered to us by 2ndLife Curaçao.
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Make A Difference In March
We would also wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who send us monthly standing orders, sponsor a specific CARFIE or a project like a spay and neuter or puppy formula etc. This is by all means a team effort and we are very fortunate to have such caring friends who won't hesitate to step up to help.
You can still make a difference in March! If you would you like to make a donation, either online or in person, by offering food, supplies or money, please use the PayPal button on this website or contact us at stichtingcarf@gmail.com. Every donation, no matter how small, goes directly to help CARFIES and is gratefully received!
Een Familie voor Maxim | Curaçao Animal Rights Foundation
Hoi allemaal,
Mijn naam is Maxim. De meesten van jullie kennen mij nadat ik ben opgevangen door mijn CARF familie. In korte tijd bloeide ik van een verdrietige pup tot een zeer blij hondje.
Mijn CARF familie, Lisette en Dr. Claus hebben heel goed voor mij gezorgd. Telkens weer genoot ik van alle aandacht die ik ook van jullie, mijn Facebook vriendjes, kreeg. En toen was er een familie die verliefd op me werd en mij graag een warm nest bood. En deze heb ik inmiddels en ben ik zeer blij mee.
In het begin was het natuurlijk wennen, maar ohhh... wat ben ik blij. Ik heb een grote tuin om in te spelen met al mijn speeltjes, we gaan zwemmen in het weekend en ik ben inmiddels het zonnetje in huis. Ik heb hele lieve baasjes die mij ontzettend verwennen. Met mijn pootje gaat het ook erg goed, bijna helemaal genezen.
Ik wil jullie nogmaals bedanken voor alle liefde die ik van een ieder van jullie heb mogen ontvangen.
Wat ik jullie als laatste wil vragen: wees niet bang voor "ons": straathondjes, verwaarloosde hondjes, etc. Wij zijn, en zullen er altijd voor onze baasjes zijn. En aan liefde zal het jullie niet ontbreken. Ik heb veel geluk gehad (en nog steeds heb ik deze), maar er zijn nog meer hondjes die net als ik dat stukje geluk verdienen. Help ze, adopteer ze, bied ze een warme nest. We all want to be happy... And we want you to be happy.
Een dushi avond van mij en tot snel.
Een dikke knuffel,
Maxim.
Kelly Theunissen: "Helping Needy Animals Makes Me Feel Alive"
"My name is Kelly Theunissen and I am 18 years young. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Curaçao where I still live with my family. I am the youngest of three siblings, I have one brother and one sister. At the moment I am in my last year of high school, I'm working hard to finish my study successfully."
"I am jolly and spontaneous person who likes to have fun and help others where I can. Growing up with bunnies, different types of birds, fish, turtles, guinea pigs, and of course dogs, I developed a love for animals early on."
Do you have any dogs of your own?
"Yes, I do. I have a three year old Chihuahua called Baby that I love very much. I am currently also taking care of my sister's dog because she is studying abroad. My family also has two bigger dogs that help guard our home. I don't think Baby would scare many people, haha."
How did you first learn about CARF?
"I first read about CARF when I was having dinner at a local sushi restaurant named Chopstix. One of the items on their menu is the so-called 'CARF Roll', which caught my eye. For every CARF roll they sell, part of the proceeds are donated to CARF. When I got back home after we had finished our dinner, I went online to search for more information about CARF. That is when I first found out who they are and what they stand for."
“I volunteer because I can’t handle seeing any animal suffer or in distress. It absolutely breaks my heart. Like I said before, I absolutely love animals. Helping them makes me feel worthwhile, alive even. Last year, when I participated in Miss Curaçao Teenager, I was encouraged to do volunteer work and contribute to the community around me. I immediately knew that I wanted to choose a project which would allow me to help animals and I choose CARF as my charity of choice. It was always in my plans to volunteer for CARF or another animal related foundation and this was a good opportunity for me to get started. I enjoy helping the ones without a voice, helping the animals."
"I personally think that it's important to help others who can't help themselves, whether it's other people or animals. Animals can't defend themselves or speak for themselves. They're at our mercy. It's up to all of us to be their voice."
As a volunteer, what's the most rewarding experience you've had so far?
"Last year, I had to honor to help CARF raise money to buy Heartgard, a monthly oral pet med used in dogs and puppies as a heartworm preventive. Together we organized a special Meet & Greet event at Hofi Cas Cora with the aim to not only raise money to purchase Heartgard but also to educate the public on how to take care of dogs and be a responsible pet owner. We arranged a bouncer for the children, and offered our adult guests the possibility to buy snacks, drinks and even some decorations and accessories for their homes. Visitors could discover and enjoy the beautiful environment of Hofi Cas Cora and there were even some CARFIES attending the event, so people could not only meet with the people behind CARF but also some of the adoptable dogs. It was a successful day, we raised a total of Nafl. 1200,- which allowed us to buy 14 packages of Heartgard as each package costs around Nafl. 85,- With the number of CARFIES at that point of time, this was enough to provide all CARFIES with Heartgard for three months. This was definitely a very fulfilling day and a rewarding team effort."
Would you recommend others to volunteer, and why?
"Absolutely. It's such a rewarding experience, both for the animals you are helping, and for yourself. You learn so much, you meet new people who share the same goals as you, and you do good to others. Why would you not want to volunteer?"
Do you have any particular hopes for the future of the animals on Curaçao?
"Personally, I hope that in the future there will be no more homeless, abandoned or neglected dogs, or any other animals, on Curaçao. I wish that one day everyone knows what the responsibilities are of owning an animal and the commitment that come with adding a pet to the family."
If you find some free time in your busy schedule, what do you enjoy doing most?
"Sleeping! Haha. I have a very busy schedule so I enjoy the free moments at home with my family and dogs around me. On the days that I don't have any responsibilities, I like to give them extra attention. I also enjoy spending time with my friends, they are always there for me and they supported me for hundred per cent during and after my participation in the Miss Curaçao Teenager competition. Their friendship is very important to me. I also try to exercise regularly if my schedule allows it. Eating fresh food and living a healthy lifestyle is something I have been extremely passionate about. Not only does it make me feel good, it also helps me to focus better on school."
"First of all, I'll be spending much time at school, working on final projects and preparing for my final exams. This is my key for future success. Secondly, I will continue with my commitments as Miss Curaçao Teenager First Runner Up. One of them is do good to others. All the International Beauty & Fashion Foundation (IBFF) queens are part of the group "Beauty For The Community". Together we organize several community projects for the less fortunates. Other projects that I'll be busy with the upcoming months are modeling events for several clothing stores, a TV promotion, carnaval campaigns, and of course you can expect to see me at upcoming CARF events as I will keep working as a volunteer to support CARF!"
For more information about Kelly and to stay up-to-date about her whereabouts, like her page on Facebook. If you feel inspired after reading this interview and you would like to become a volunteer as well, please send us a message at stichtingcarf@gmail.com.
(NL) Puppies Knuffelen Tijdens CARF Meet & Greet in Dominguito
De Meet & Greet zal plaatsvinden tussen 10:00 en 11:45 s'ochtends aan de Beshiweg 1, achter Supermarkt Vreugdenhil in Dominguito. Er zullen jonge honden van verschillende leeftijden, groottes en achtergronden aanwezig zijn. Tijdens het evenement zullen vrijwilligers vragen over de verschillende honden beantwoorden en eventueel kunnen helpen met het maken van weloverwogen keuzes. De honden zijn allemaal gezond, ingeënt en gechipt en ook het steriliseren/castreren is inbegrepen in de adoptie vergoeding van Naf. 150,- per hond.
CARF heeft momenteel meer dan honderdveertig verwaarloosde en voormalige zwerfhonden onder hun hoede, maar draait nog altijd volledig op donaties en vrijwilligers. “De opvang adressen van CARF zijn al overvol maar wij ontvangen dagelijks bericht van mensen die ons om hulp vragen om verwaarloosde honden en zwerfhonden op te vangen. Door middel van deze Meet & Greet hopen wij zoveel mogelijk honden van een adoptiegezin te kunnen voorzien zodat er weer ruimte vrij gemaakt kan worden voor andere hulpbehoevende honden.” zegt Christina Sieperda, vrijwilliger bij CARF. “Er zitten zulke geweldige honden in de opvang. Hoe meer er geplaatst worden, hoe meer andere honden gered kunnen worden.”
Stichting CARF werd in 2008 opgericht en is de oudste ‘no-kill’ stichting op Curaçao. CARF draait volledig op donaties en vrijwilligers. Voor meer informatie kunt u de Facebook pagina ‘CARF Curacao’ raadplegen, de website www.carfdogrescue.com bezoeken, bellen naar 526-7986 of mailen naar stichtingcarf@gmail.com.
De pers is welkom om de CARF Puppy Meet & Greet op zaterdag 20 februari van 10.00-11.45 s’ochtends bij te wonen.
(NL) CARF Curaçao Organiseert Meet & Greet In Dominguito
Tijdens de Meet & Greet zullen medewerkers en vrijwilligers van CARF rondlopen die vragen over het adoptieproces kunnen beantwoorden. Ook kunnen zij informatie verschaffen over de verschillende persoonlijkheden en kenmerken van de aanwezige honden.
CARF hoopt middels deze Meet & Greet zoveel mogelijk honden aan een veilig en liefdevol huis te helpen om zo ruimte te maken voor andere zwerfhonden die hulp nodig hebben. Mensen die niet in de mogelijkheid zijn om een hond te adopteren zijn echter ook welkom. "Heeft u oude dekens die u kwijt wilt, stalen voerbakken, (blik)voer, speeltjes of andere dingen die wij goed kunnen gebruiken voor de verzorging van onze honden, dan kunt u die aanstaande zaterdag bij ons af komen geven. Ook mensen die vragen hebben over onze stichting of die meer willen weten over vrijwilligerswerk zullen hartelijk ontvangen worden. Wij zijn vanaf 10.00 uur s'ochtends aanwezig en hopen veel dierenvrienden te verwelkomen," aldus een vaste vrijwilliger bij CARF.
Dit evenement is de tweede Meet & Greet die dit jaar door CARF Curaçao wordt georganiseerd. Stichting CARF werd in 2008 opgericht en draait volledig op donaties en vrijwilligers. Voor meer informatie kunt u de Facebook pagina ‘CARF Curacao’ raadplegen, de website www.carfdogrescue.com bezoeken, bellen naar 526-7986 of mailen naar stichtingcarf@gmail.com.
