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Stimami, Sterilisami spay and neutering

program wins major Caribbean Award

EAGLEBEACH ― The Carib- wants to help reduce the
bean Hotel & Tourism Asso- Since the program’s imple- population of abandoned
ciation recognized Bucuti mentation, Bucuti & Tara animals and promote re-
& Tara Beach Resort with an has donated more than sponsible pet ownership
award for Social Responsi- AFL 475,000 (US$265,000) to on Aruba,” says Ewald Bie-
bility at its annual CHIEF Stimami, Sterilisami. By the mans, CEO and owner of
Conference in Miami. The end of 2018, the anticipat- Bucuti & Tara Beach Re-
Eagle Beach resort consid- ed total surgeries is 9,200. sort. “Stimami, Sterilisami
ers the community, par- The projected unborn pup- spay and neutering pet
ticularly the beloved furry pies and kittens over five program provides an ethi-
four-legged members, to years is 107,000,000 — a cal solution allowing island
be the true winners since feat for the tiny Dutch is- dogs and cats to thrive in
the award recognizes the land of just 100,000 resi- a healthy manner helping
resort’s successful spay dents. to curb the heartbreaking
& neutering program, Sti- lives so many have faced.”
mami, Sterilisami. As the program has grown,
sponsors have joined Bucu- This latest CHIEF Award
In January 2016, Bucuti & ti & Tara’s efforts. Contribu- joins Bucuti & Tara’s previ-
Tara introduced the com- tions from the Aruba Tour- ous wins for Environmental
munity outreach program ism Authority and Aruba Sustainability and Social
providing subsidies for the Tourism Product Enhance- Responsibility. As an eco-
sterilization surgeries along ment Fund have helped in- pioneer in the region, the
with microchipping for is- crease the resort’s support resort’s commitment to
land dogs and cats. Team- of the foundation allowing sustainability continues to
ing up with the island’s more cats and dogs to be include both the property
veterinarians, to date, sterilized in a shorter period and community endeav-
more than 7,000 pets have of time. ors.
been sterilized and micro- To learn more, visit Bucuti.
chipped. “Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort com. q