When possible, the strays at Club Orient are spayed/neutered and are given a purple collar to identify them. This lets people know not only that they will not be procreating but that females in heat will not be attracting unaltered males to our beach. These dogs are adoptable and we would appreciate it if SNOB be notified when this happens. We've been doing this one dog at a time, just as they show up on our beach, and many have been adopted, mostly to Americans and Canadians and even one to an American ex-pat who lives in St. Martin. And now we have the chance to help a French organization to assist in changing the attitude of islanders towards spay/neuter. A friend of ours, Ursula, has spearheaded this project by organizing the Prettiest Dog on the Island Contest.

S.N.O.B. was founded in 2001. Using the humane principle of Trap, Neuter and Return, it has been very instrumental in helping to bring the local stray and feral cat population under a degree of control. We also encourage, and when possible, facilitate the adoption and relocation of Island Dogs.   [more...]

3rd Annual Bruce's Baywatch Bash RAFFLE to benefit SNOB

1st Place Prize: 7 night stay at Villa Clarissa on Orient Beach (low season, $2500 value) with free car from Kenny's Car Rental, free beach chairs at Le String, and free cell phone rental from Sharon Harris. 2nd Place: 5 night stay at the Alamanda Resort (low season) located right in the middle of Orient Beach along with a free car from Unity Car Rental, free beach chairs at Le String, and free cell phone rental from Sharon Harris. 3rd Place:A goodies package with $50.00 gift coupon from Peg Leg Pub, free cell Phone rental from Sharon Harris , 2 beachbag/towels from TTOL, SXM luggage tags from Jeff Berger.

Live Drawing to be held at 8pm, November 28th, 2008, at Baywatch. Winners need not be present.

Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at Baywatch on Orient Bay in St. Martin

or via Paypal payable to joelle@wonderwave.net.

or by mail from

Joelle Clark (SNOB) 4701 E. Lake Shore Drive Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Bruce Park 148 Hunt Club Lane Newtown Square, Pa 19073

Please make all checks payable to Joelle Clark.

Only 500 tickets will be sold!

Prizes are transferable, so the person who wins can give it to someone else.

Why Are There Stray Animals In St. Martin?

St. Martin at present does not have:

1. An Animal Shelter
2. A government Animal Control Agency
3. Sufficient public education regarding the importance of spaying and neutering pets

The local shelter closed some time ago. Recent attempts to revive it have been unsuccessful.
The Fourrière, which is the French version of a dog pound, has also closed.

Spay & Neuter Your Pets

S.N.O.B. stands for Spay/Neuter Orient Beach. We've been doing this one dog at a time, just as they show up on our beach, and to my knowledge we have adopted out every single one to mostly Americans and Canadians. But now we have the chance to help a French organization to assist in changing the attitude of islanders towards spay/neuter. A friend of ours, Ursula, has spearheaded this project by organizing the Prettiest Dog on the Island Contest.      [more...]

How To Handle an Unwelcome Cat or Dog

We understand that not everyone wants to have animals around during a vacation. If their presence is undesirable, the best method is to totally ignore them-- do not make eye contact, talk to or even shoo them away. Island Cats and Dogs have learned to simply move on when they are not welcomed.

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