Cook Islands News December 8, 2012 Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) director Gregg Young is hailing the recent food and equipment donation valued at over $22,000 made by Australian paddling crew Rogz for Dogz. The group donated a large stockpile of food, equipment and medical supplies worth nearly $22,713, not $7100 as reported in last Saturday’s [...]
Junior ball proceeds donated to pet clinic
Rarotonga’s injured and ill animals will have a more comfortable road to recovery thanks to Rotaract.The Esther Honey animal clinic in Nikao received $8… 40 from the youth group. The money was raised through its recent ‘RIO’ themed junior spring ball held on October 12 at the Ngatangiia Club House. “We are so pleased to [...]
Animal lover volunteers to help four-legged friends overseas
KATHERINE veterinary nurse Kate Opitz relishes her work, and enjoys being able to assist the array of creatures who come to the vet surgery in need of care, but for the animal lover, there is one big goal she has at the top of her list. “I am hoping to travel to the Cook Islands [...]
Proper Animal Care Urged
The temperature is rising in the Cook Islands and the Esther Honey Foundation wants to remind everyone of the minimum requirements to keep animals healthy and comfortable. Every animal, but especially those who are tethered, requires adequate food, water and shelter at all times. Gregg Young from the animal clinic in Nikao says that once [...]
Volunteer Veterinary Care for South Pacific Island Animals
The Esther Honey Foundation delivers a scientifically-proven, permanent and compassionate solution to the over-population of South Pacific Island dogs and cats by offering affordable, high-quality veterinary services with an emphasis on spay/neuter and humane education. The Esther Honey Foundation improves the health conditions and quality of life for these animals and their communities by developing [...]
My Esther Honey Experience, by Shannon O’Neill
I had the pleasure of visiting the Esther Honey Foundation during August, 2012. I had heard about the foundation and the wonderful work they did through a friend of the family. I wasn’t quite prepared for how much of an impact this clinic makes. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Clinic Director Gregg [...]
One Tourist’s Esther Honey Volunteer Experience
This generous volunteer dedicated a portion of her holiday to help us each morning at the clinic during the most labor intensive part of our day. Raewyn made a significant difference for the other clinic volunteers and for each animal with whom she shared her time and heart. Anyone wanting to know more about the [...]
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Pacific Islands Forum
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived on Rarotonga for Pacific Islands Forum held 27 – 31 August 2012. The Pacific Islands Forum is an inter-governmental organization that aims to enhance cooperation between the independent countries of the Pacific Ocean. Hillary visited the Saturday Market, where EHF staff member, Shannon O’Neill, snapped this photo.
We will return
Cook Islands NEWS 5-9-12 We will return Dear Editor, After a short stay of four days on your beautiful islands, we have bussed the island and taken a safari trip to the mountains, swum in the sea and eaten well in your restaurants. One of my most memorable times was taking my early morning cup [...]
Your contributions at work!
Esther Honey Foundation’s August clinic team treated 302 animals including 18 fish poisoning patients (Whew!) spayed/neutered 52 dogs & cats, rehomed 11 and served 1,024 meals to the animals in our care. How you can help: Join the Esther Honey clinic team and be a part of a proven, successful, non-lethal animal management program making [...]
