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Venus: Doggess of Love Venus Doggess Of Love is a Tobago-based animal rescue/welfare charitable non profit NGO. Motto/tagline: LOVE CHANGES LIVES.

We rescue, rehabilitate, rehome (locally & abroad), spay/neuter & assist disadvantaged dogs & cats and sometimes other species. Venus Doggess of Love is a charitable non-profit NGO creating better lives for Tobago’s dogs and cats (and sometimes other species) through rescue work and education on the humane treatment of animals. It rescues and rehabilitates homeless and underprivileged animals, spays/neuters and re-homes them to safe, loving homes (locally and abroad).

05/07/2025

URGENT...TOBAGO...
GOAT MILK NEEDED NOW. Some friends picked up the kittens.

05/07/2025

TOBAGO ALERT: RE VERY YOUNG KITTENS AT BEACH NEEDING HELP.

I just got the following message from Dr. Downes (veterinarian):

"Good afternoon, I was at the beach at Lambeau just a short while ago and saw three kittens in the DIPU box. Didn't take them as I wasn't sure if they had been dumped or if the mother cat had placed them there then gone off to hunt. In addition I had my dogs with me. If you are in the area anytime today or tomorrow could you have a peak and see if they're still there? I suspect the mother cat will move them but just in case they have been dumped. I'm not back on that end of the island until Wednesday but will also have a look just in case. Thanks."

If anyone is in a position to go and determine what the situation is, please do! I am unable to go. If they have indeed been dumped, they are too young to be out there on their own, especially in this kind of weather.

DR. DOWNES said that if they require any veterinary assistance he is offering it.

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05/07/2025
05/07/2025

SURVEY QUESTION: Is it enough to have a Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (under which animal-related matters fall)? Or do we need a specific Ministry of Animal Welfare that focuses solely on all matters concerning all animals—wild and domestic?

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Unfortunately Binghi did not get to fly with Angelika yesterday. See post for an update in her words . . .
05/07/2025

Unfortunately Binghi did not get to fly with Angelika yesterday. See post for an update in her words . . .

THANK YOU TO THE FIRST TWO SPONSORSIn order to screen 'Charlotteville Tails' at MovieTowne, Tobago for the Tobago public...
05/07/2025

THANK YOU TO THE FIRST TWO SPONSORS

In order to screen 'Charlotteville Tails' at MovieTowne, Tobago for the Tobago public to see it (as the film festivals do not come here), I am actively seeking ten sponsors at $1,500 per.

In the grand scheme of things, $1,500TT is not a lot of money. In fact, the total $15,000TT is not a lot of money. There are companies and organisations who could sponsor the whole thing with their eyes closed.

I appreciate and am grateful to whichever TEN companies come together with their $1,500 each, to support me in making this happen in August.

I see their input as being more than 'money'. This is about a deeper understanding and willingness to come together and bring something meaningful to Tobago's people—i.e. raising very important awareness about the need to BE KIND TO ANIMALS—a much needed message for the island.

I filmed Charlotteville Tails entirely in Charlotteville Tobago and, as much as it shows off the beauty of that very special place , it also reveals some challenging animal-related aspects that are, unfortunately, a common factor on the island.

The aim of being 'the best little island on the planet' cannot only be about people, infrastructure, festivals, service and big hotels. It must also be about much higher standards of animal welfare, protection and services that benefit them.

The visitors who come here are largely animal lovers, coming from countries where animal awareness is high, animal cruelty laws are stringent and enforced without favour and animals are treated with kindness and respect.

Those visitors (most of whom I meet when they turn to me for animal-related assistance) are distraught, sometimes devastated, by the contrast they experience in how animals are generally treated here.

This should not be.

'Charlotteville Tails' is one of my offerings to helping raise awareness of Tobago's need to wake up and see . . . all of the animals need our love and kindness.

The MovieTowne screening in August will also be a much-needed fundraiser for Tobago-based animal rescue/welfare NGO Venus: Doggess of Love ... with all proceeds from ticket sales going to our continued service to disadvantaged animals in the island.

https://www.facebook.com/CharlottevilleTails/posts/pfbid04JGk89NPutRZG6d3ZcGWfeKfRwESWNxL7MSDwJyU1eTPBb1BVDedUkme9HVQztpPl

Thank you Being with Horses Tobago for your part-sponsorship! (Details in post)Stay tuned, Tobago. The Charlotteville Ta...
04/07/2025

Thank you Being with Horses Tobago for your part-sponsorship! (Details in post)

Stay tuned, Tobago. The Charlotteville Tails' film is coming to you in August ... at MovieTowne (Lowlands).

Absolutely tragic.
04/07/2025

Absolutely tragic.

Sev­er­al stray an­i­mals were found poi­soned to death yes­ter­day near the Tem­ple in the Sea at Wa­ter­loo, prompt­ing strong con­dem­na­tion from an­i­mal wel­fare ad­vo­cates.

UPDATE: Unfortunately Binghi was unable to fly with Angelika yesterday. She has left Binghi with her agent and he will a...
04/07/2025

UPDATE: Unfortunately Binghi was unable to fly with Angelika yesterday. She has left Binghi with her agent and he will arrange as needed. This is an update in Angie's words:

"Update on puppy Binghi's journey. Unfortunately Customs did not clear him to travel with me due to missing paperwork, a UK Health Certificate that has to be completed by a vet and signed by a government vet. My agent and I tried for 3+ hours to make it happen. To no avail. We couldn't get the paperwork done in time. I eventually had to leave Binghi with the agent whilst I had to check in for my flight. I can't describe how enraged, sad, defeated and rotten I felt having to leave him there. We managed to reschedule his flight for coming Tuesday and I have paid for his ticket. Please send your positive vibes 🙏"

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Love changes lives

Venus Doggess of Love NGO (Non profit organisation) is creating better lives for Tobago’s dogs and cats (and sometimes other species) through rescue work and humane education. Venus rescues and rehabilitates homeless animals, spays/neuters and rehomes them to safe, loving homes (local and foreign). As a currently small scale operation, VDL is more about animal rescue quality (highly personalized attention and care) than mass quantity. A lot of the rescue work is made possible through case-specific donations from kind followers of the VDL page, offline donations and fundraising ventures.

On a voluntary basis, Venus invests time and energy in: (i) Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals (ii) producing films, photographs and written material to educate, raise awareness, promote compassion or encourage fostering/adoption of rescued animals.

In Tobago, the dogs and cats (homeless, underprivileged and owned-but-neglected) are in crisis. Unless there is intervention, animals roam the streets and beaches, mating throughout life, putting stress on their bodies and contributing to rampant overpopulation. Many owned dogs are tied on short chains in the elements (scorching heat, rain) with little or no shade, often without basic needs like food and water. One wonders if there is awareness of their existence as living, sentient beings. Many are not touched or spoken to. Names are often simply “Dog” or “Cat”, so there is no acknowledgment of each animal being an individual with inherent enough value to be given a name. It is as if they are invisible. And these are the simple issues. The more extreme problems involve unthinkable abuse and rampant poisoning with no recourse/enforcement from the existing, but very weak, local laws against animal cruelty.

Venus Doggess Of Love cares about animals and cannot stand to see them suffer. Venus Doggess Of Love is committed to ensuring the best life for as many animals as possible. Thank you for your support.