Aims

Articles of Foundation Animal Welfare Bonaire

1. To further the welfare of all animals on Bonaire, domestic, wild and feral.

2. To raise funds to support our objectives.

3. To recruit, educate and train volunteers in order to help carry out these objectives.

4. To educate the community about animal welfare.

5. To support existing and future animal welfare and care facilities and organizations.

6. To monitor the following to insure the appropriate and humane care of animals: -existing and future animal welfare and care facilities and organizations -private individuals -commercial establishments such as hotels and stores.

7. To monitor the breeding and keeping of livestock and related activities including, but not limited to, the slaughterhouse.

8. To monitor activities potentially harmful to animals including, but not limited to, caving, fishing, water sports, etc.

9. To develop protocols for appropriate care of animals including sterilization, vaccination and euthanasia, as well as basic standards of care.

10. To develop definitions for animal "abuse", "cruelty", and "neglect" and incorporate these definitions in all educational efforts and proposed legislation.

11. To monitor compliance with existing and future legislation regarding animal welfare.

12. To promote new animal welfare legislation.

13. To assist with and develop animal population counts.

14. To initiate drives for sterilization, vaccination, and licensing of domestic animals.

15. To participate in animal rescue operations as funds and facilities permit.

16. To acquire land and/or facilities for the care of and rehabilitation of rescued animals and related activities.

17. To build facilities as needed for the care of and rehabilitation of rescued animals and related activities.

18. To establish and provide staffing of a dedicated phone line (Community Contact Center) for the public to report concerns, observations, and suggestions regarding animal welfare on the island. These will be documented and volunteers will offer any advice and assistance as is appropriate.

19. To establish a network of "foster homes" to provide temporary care to rescued animals.

20. To transport rescued animals as needed to appropriate care facilities.

21. To liaise with local authorities, the media, veterinarians and others regarding animal welfare.