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Humane Society receives major donation for new animal shelter

- reaches $100,000 of $500,000 goal on GoFundMe
The Humane Society of the BVI was founded 45 years ago to provide a haven for abandoned animals. Photo: Humane Society of the BVI
The non-profit organisation Humane Society of the BVI has secured a significant donation, making its goal of building a new animal shelter in Josiah’s Bay, Tortola, closer to becoming a reality. Photo: VINO/File
The non-profit organisation Humane Society of the BVI has secured a significant donation, making its goal of building a new animal shelter in Josiah’s Bay, Tortola, closer to becoming a reality. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Roger Harris, known to some as the ‘Marmalade Man’, recently donated $29,000 to the Humane Society of the BVI. Photo: Humane Society of the BVI
Mr Roger Harris, known to some as the ‘Marmalade Man’, recently donated $29,000 to the Humane Society of the BVI. Photo: Humane Society of the BVI
In its latest update on December 16, 2019 on its website, Team Member Els Kraakman, said the GoFundMe initiative by the Humane Society of the BVI has reached $100,000. Photo: Humane Society of the BVI
In its latest update on December 16, 2019 on its website, Team Member Els Kraakman, said the GoFundMe initiative by the Humane Society of the BVI has reached $100,000. Photo: Humane Society of the BVI
The Humane Society of the BVI requires a total of $500,000 to build its new home on its Josiah’s Bay property after it was given an eviction notice by its landlord. Photo: Humane Society of the BVI
The Humane Society of the BVI requires a total of $500,000 to build its new home on its Josiah’s Bay property after it was given an eviction notice by its landlord. Photo: Humane Society of the BVI
JOHNSON’S GHUT, Tortola, VI- The non-profit organisation Humane Society of the BVI has secured a significant donation, making its goal of building a new animal shelter in Josiah’s Bay, Tortola, closer to becoming a reality.

In its latest update on December 16, 2019 on its website, Team Member Els Kraakman, said the GoFundMe initiative reached its first $100,000 mark.

The GoFundMe was started on October 29, 2019.

Kraakman said, “Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to our GoFundMe, we have an exciting update.

Roger Harris donates $29K

She also announced that one of the biggest supporters of the Humane Society of the BVI, Mr Roger Harris, known to some as the ‘Marmalade Man’, recently made a sizable donation.

“We have received many kind donations from him in the past, but this time he went beyond our expectations and donated a whopping $29,000 check, to get our total of donations including our Go Fund Me to $100,000,” Kraakman stated.

While expressing her gratitude to Mr Harris, Kraakman called on others to be generous as well.

“We cannot thank him enough for his super generous donation and hope that more animal lovers like him will follow his lead. Any donation, big or small, will help us continue the animal shelter on our new location in Josiah’s Bay. Please spread the word: We are getting that new shelter!”

The Humane Society of the BVI requires a total of $500,000 to build its new home on its Josiah’s Bay property after it was given an eviction notice by its landlord.

The Johnson’s Ghut facility was founded 45 years ago to provide a haven for abandoned animals.

12 Responses to “Humane Society receives major donation for new animal shelter”

  • My girl (02/01/2020, 09:05) Like (10) Dislike (35) Reply
    We need this money for humans
    • lol (02/01/2020, 09:34) Like (12) Dislike (9) Reply
      some humans are dogs
    • To Jack a$$ (02/01/2020, 12:06) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      Hush!!! Those dogs were born here and deserve it . Some of you are so bad minded, why not create your own human GoFundMe page
    • Blimp (02/01/2020, 12:37) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      you know if some of the ‘humans’ were more responsible and castrated their animals rather than let them wander and sow seeds then this money raised wouldn’t be needed. Every action has a reaction....
    • 123 (02/01/2020, 15:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hello Jack, is the $29,000 yours? When you get yours give it to humans. It doesn’t have to be $29,000 just whatever you get. Okay?
    • @Jack (02/01/2020, 16:11) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
      I would prefer to donate my money to any animal charity than I would donate to humans. Humans are dishonest and disloyal. Animals are loyal and will not betray you. You give a animal food and water, they appreciate it. You give a human the same, they don’t appreciate it.
  • GG (02/01/2020, 11:55) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Some People here have no respect for two foot species much less four foot species .
  • White is not right (02/01/2020, 22:44) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    Waste of money while mothers and children are still homeless reminds me of how they thought of blacks during slavery
  • musa (03/01/2020, 01:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy news for all animals lovers for the rest who don't happy god bless you ,for me I enjoy animals and advice build a sound proof area for some the dogs.
  • Greg (03/01/2020, 19:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope they know it has to be sound proof so people living in Josiah's Bay don't have to be treated worse than animals. We live there because we love the peace and quiet. Respect is needed, since this is a residential area. Also, I hope the smell doesn't cause a war among your neighbors. You are building that right next to people's homes in a very small area.


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