| Established in 1997 as an online resource and outlet for artist teddy bears, Grumblebears was created and is owned by Liz Mayer and husband Mick Miller. In the summer of 2005, Liz, Mick along with Alice, Sammy and Missy (their Pomeranian and 2 cats - an exotic shorthair and a Maine coon) closed shop and moved to Aruba. Since their arrival they have adopted a gorgeous longhaired Cunucu cat through the ARA. They also rescued and adopted three, 1 day old kittens that were abandoned by the mother. In the beginning of 2007, Liz and Mick decided to unpack what teddies they had brought with them and sell them to raise money for the ARA. The web site has been updated and given a new look and everyone is eager for the good works begin. It would be great if people could adopt a cat or dog that needs a good home, but that is just not always possible. The next best thing is to buy a beautiful teddy bear and help the ARA financially. Money is needed to buy food, medicines and to keep the neutering program going and much, much more. The homeless cats and dogs of Aruba need your help. Show you care - buy a bear! Click here for more information on how to purchase any of the bears you see on the web site. Please Email us with any questions or comments you may have. |
| Animal Rights Aruba (ARA) is a non – profit Animal Welfare Organization that aims to protect all Fauna, Flora and Marine Life on and around the island of Aruba. Animal Rights Aruba was founded on May 3, 1999, and run solely by volunteers. A very young organization with a lot of room to grow. Our vision is a world in which the welfare of animals is understood and respected by everyone, and protected by effective legislation. As a member society of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the only animal welfare organization to be supported by the United Nations as well as the Council of Europe, we envision this partnership to lead us to an Animal Friendly Island! By no means is the appropriate infrastructure in place to embark upon all cases of negligence and abuse on Aruba. ARA intends to start with the stray dog & cat dilemma, as it is currently the largest issue at hand from not only an animal welfare stance, but that of Public Health and Tourism as well. Please visit the Animal Rights Aruba website for more information. |