Jaguar Rescue Center

Jaguar Rescue Center www.jaguarrescue.foundation

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We are a non profit animal rescue center in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica, specializing in orphaned & injured jungle babies like monkeys and sloths.

✨ In 2024, the JRC Community Program reached new heights, breaking records for participation and engagement. The program...
22/01/2025

✨ In 2024, the JRC Community Program reached new heights, breaking records for participation and engagement. The program's primary goal is to involve the local community in conservation efforts, making the JRC a guiding light and pillar of support.

This year, 2497 people participated in activities such as:
▪️ Public space restoration.
▪️Waste collection initiatives where we collected 122kg of trash.
▪️Educational tours.

🐾 In 2025, we hope to expand our reach even further and empower more individuals to take action in conserving wildlife and their habitats.

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✨ En 2024, el Programa JRC Community alcanzó nuevas alturas, batiendo récords de participación y compromiso. El objetivo principal del programa es involucrar a la comunidad local en los esfuerzos de conservación, convirtiendo al JRC en un faro de guía y un pilar de apoyo.

Este año, 2497 personas participaron en actividades como:
▪️ Restauración de espacios públicos.
▪️ Iniciativas de recolección de desechos, donde se recogieron 122 kg de basura.
▪️ Tours educativos.

🐾 En 2025, esperamos ampliar aún más nuestro alcance y empoderar a más personas para que tomen acción en la conservación de la vida silvestre y sus hábitats.

🤩 We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—our new nursery building is now up and running! 🐾 This dream has been years...
18/01/2025

🤩 We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—our new nursery building is now up and running!

🐾 This dream has been years in the making, and thanks to the incredible generosity of people like you, it finally became a reality. Construction began in January 2024, and by November, we officially moved into the new facility.

The building includes:
▪️ A dedicated feeding area.
▪️ A fully equipped mini kitchen for meal prep.
▪️ A nursery staff room for round-the-clock care of animals needing overnight attention.

💫 This new space not only provides more room for our growing number of rescues but also allows our team to care for the animals more efficiently and comfortably.

💖 We are thankful for all the ones who made this dream possible—our baby animals now have a true sanctuary of hope!

🐢 This week, we rescued a large snapping turtle in desperate need of help. He was found weak, swollen, and with a rope c...
16/01/2025

🐢 This week, we rescued a large snapping turtle in desperate need of help. He was found weak, swollen, and with a rope coming out of his mouth— taking a further look we saw it was a big fishing hook deep inside his throat. 🫣

🪝Our veterinary team immediately stepped in. The hook was attached at the end of his throat, making removal very tricky. To ensure the safest extraction, the vets made a small incision on the outside of his neck where the hook’s tip was located. This allowed them to cut the tip of the hook and remove it more easily.

🩺 Once the hook was removed, his wounds were cleaned, and the team monitored him closely as he woke up. He’s now recovering well, eating healthily, and gaining strength. Soon, he’ll move to one of our pools, giving him more space to rest and regain energy.

✨Remember, you can help us continue caring for animals like this snapping turtle by donating to our Veterinary Hospital Campaign.
https://giving.classy.org/campaign/616199/donate

🤯 2024 was a remarkable year for the Jaguar Rescue Center! We rescued 1,146 animals, representing a 14% increase compare...
12/01/2025

🤯 2024 was a remarkable year for the Jaguar Rescue Center! We rescued 1,146 animals, representing a 14% increase compared to 2023.

📈 The number of rescues continues to grow each year, and 2024 was no exception. In November alone, we set a new record, rescuing 132 animals—the highest number we’ve ever had in a single month!

🩹 While we are proud to help so many animals in need, this growing number of rescues reflects the on going challenges our wildlife faces due to habitat loss, increasing construction, and population growth in the area. This reality shows just how essential our work is in protecting the incredible biodiversity of our region.

💖 Thanks to your support, the Jaguar Rescue Center continues to be a beacon of hope where it’s needed most.

⚠ Graphic Content 😳 It’s been less than two weeks since 2025 began, and we have already rescued over 40 animals. Today, ...
10/01/2025

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😳 It’s been less than two weeks since 2025 began, and we have already rescued over 40 animals. Today, we want to introduce you to Jonah, a howler monkey we rescued on January 6.

🐾 Jonah is another victim of electrocution. Locals saw him get electrocuted and called us immediately. When he arrived, Jonah was in rough shape, with burns on all four limbs and his face. He’s also struggling to use his right hand and cannot open it.

🩹 Jonah is receiving daily antibiotic treatments for his burns, pain medication, physiotherapy, and plenty of fluids. He has a good appetite, which is a positive sign, but he struggles to hold his food, so our vets assist him during feeding.

🤞🏼Jonah has a long road to recovery, but we are hopeful that he can be rewilded.

💫 Our hospital currently cares for over 50 animals, and just this Monday, we had nine new rescues. Every animal deserves a second chance and the best possible care. Please consider donating to our hospital expansion campaign to help us continue saving lives.

https://giving.classy.org/campaign/616199/donate

Graphic Content ⚠️🤩 Two years ago, in January, we shared the story of Lolo, a female two-fingered sloth released back in...
08/01/2025

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🤩 Two years ago, in January, we shared the story of Lolo, a female two-fingered sloth released back into the wild in 2018. Lolo was spotted near the center in January 2022, but after that, we hadn’t seen her again—until now.

🦥 Last December, a mother sloth and her baby were seen living in a tree inside the center. Yesterday, they climbed low enough for us to scan their microchips, and to our surprise, the mother turned out to be Lolo!

🥺 We were thrilled to see that Lolo has thrived in the wild and is now a mother. However, we noticed her baby wasn’t using its left paw properly. Upon closer inspection, we discovered the baby had an infected wound on its foot that exposed bone.

🩺 Our vet team immediately stepped in to treat the baby’s injury while ensuring that Lolo remained close by to care for her little one. The baby will need surgery and it get daily treatment until the wound fully heals. Once they are both healthy and ready, we will release them back into the wild together.

✨ Stay tuned for updates on Lolo and her baby as their journey continues!

🐒 Meet Sama´s story (Graphic Content Ahead)😔 Sama arrived at the center after a tragic incident in which she and her mot...
06/01/2025

🐒 Meet Sama´s story (Graphic Content Ahead)

😔 Sama arrived at the center after a tragic incident in which she and her mother were electrocuted on power lines. Another member of their troop also suffered the same fate and sadly passed away the same day.

😫 Sama’s mother had severe injuries around her face, especially her mouth, and was paralyzed, unable to move her legs. Sama herself had blood in her nose from the shock, was struggling to breathe, and was clearly in pain.

🩺 Our veterinary team worked tirelessly to care for them in the days following their rescue. While Sama began showing signs of improvement—eating and becoming more active—her mother’s condition worsened. Despite our best efforts, she passed away a few days ago.

🍼 Sama has now been moved to our nursery team’s care, where she joins 13 other baby monkeys. Together, they will begin their journey through our rehabilitation process, with the ultimate goal of returning to the wild where they belong.

🐾 As 2024 comes to an end, our work at the JRC continues at full speed. This month alone, we’ve cared for over 80 animal...
30/12/2024

🐾 As 2024 comes to an end, our work at the JRC continues at full speed. This month alone, we’ve cared for over 80 animals—and the count keeps growing. Just this past Saturday, we welcomed seven animals in less than three hours, most of them in critical condition.

🫣 Adding to the challenges, our X-ray machine broke down, which has forced us to slow down care for some animals. Fortunately, the Dra. Solano & Co in Puerto Viejo has generously stepped in, allowing us to use their machine temporarily.

🩻 An X-ray machine is vital for diagnosing fractures, internal injuries, and illnesses. Without it, care can be delayed or even misdirected, putting animals at greater risk. That’s why it’s urgent for us to replace ours as soon as possible.

✨ Every animal deserves a chance to heal and return to the wild. Your support could help us save more lives. If you’d like to make a difference, please consider donating toward a new X-ray machine.
https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/en-us/SupportUs/MakeaDonation

Our Santa is thriving! 🤩🐾 Two weeks ago, we rescued a juvenile opossum named Santa after she was attacked by a cat. She ...
28/12/2024

Our Santa is thriving! 🤩

🐾 Two weeks ago, we rescued a juvenile opossum named Santa after she was attacked by a cat. She had a serious injury to her right leg, which required meticulous surgery to repair.

🥹 Now, after nearly two weeks of recovery, Santa is using her leg and gradually regaining her strength! Santa gets her wound clean and a change of bandage every day, she also, has a great appetite, is active, and spends most of her time sleeping.

🌳 Santa will remain in our hospital until her leg is fully healed. Afterward, she’ll transition to our rehabilitation area to prepare for life back in the wild. Her final destination will be our release site, La Ceiba.

✨ As we celebrate this season of joy and hope, we’re thrilled to share some wonderful news with you!🤔 Do you remember Fe...
24/12/2024

✨ As we celebrate this season of joy and hope, we’re thrilled to share some wonderful news with you!

🤔 Do you remember Fer, the pregnant three-fingered sloth who fell from a tree in front of our center? While she’s still pregnant, we’re excited to report that her leg is almost fully healed!

🦥 Fer has been moved to a new enclosure, where she’s practicing her climbing skills and getting stronger every day. She’s eating well, staying alert, and showing the resilience we’ve admired since day one. We’re hopeful she might even welcome her baby in the New Year!

💖 This holiday season, let’s continue giving animals like Fer the care they deserve. Our clinic expansion campaign has reached 60% of its budget, and with your help, we can achieve the rest to save even more lives.

Thank you for all your support!

https://giving.classy.org/campaign/616199/donate

🍋 Let us introduce you to John Lemon (yes, that’s his name—and it’s not misspelled!).🦥 John Lemon is a two-fingered slot...
21/12/2024

🍋 Let us introduce you to John Lemon (yes, that’s his name—and it’s not misspelled!).

🦥 John Lemon is a two-fingered sloth who first arrived at our center as an orphaned baby in June 2018. After two years of care, he was successfully released into Cahuita National Park in May 2020.

😓 In February 2023, we received a call about a sloth in Cahuita with a deep neck wound. The fire department kindly brought the sloth to us, and upon checking for a microchip, we discovered it was sadly John Lemon.

🩹 Our vets went to help him right away. They disinfected and treated his wound, which was very infected internally and around the tissues of the neck. They cleaned the wound daily until it healed. However, his recovery wasn’t straightforward. His wound reopened and became infected again, requiring further treatment. During this time, we also noticed he was unusually weak and had difficulty defending himself after being attacked by another sloth.

🌳 Despite multiple rehabilitation attempts, our vet team and biologists concluded that John Lemon could not be released. He is now one of our residents in our sanctuary, where we ensure he has a safe and high-quality life.

🐾 Our primary goal is always to release animals back into the wild, but when that’s not possible, we dedicate ourselves to giving them the best life at the sanctuary.

🤩 Our vets did it again!🐾 On December 13th, we rescued a juvenile opossum who had been attacked by a cat. This poor girl...
17/12/2024

🤩 Our vets did it again!

🐾 On December 13th, we rescued a juvenile opossum who had been attacked by a cat. This poor girl was found alone with an injured right leg and a wound on her abdomen.

🩺 Her leg fracture was severe, requiring our vets to perform surgery. A pin was placed to help her bone heal properly, and her abdominal wounds were carefully cleaned. The opossum is doing well, eating, and moving around. While we’re closely monitoring her recovery, we’re optimistic that she’ll be using her leg in no time.

✨ This holiday season, you can make a difference in the rehabilitation of animals like her. Consider symbolically adopting an animal or purchasing one of our gift boxes to support their care.

🐾 https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/en-us/SupportUs/AdoptanAnimal
🎁 https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/en-us/SupportUs/GiftBoxes

✨ The holiday season is approaching and if you are looking for a gift maybe we have an idea for you.🎁 What about one of ...
13/12/2024

✨ The holiday season is approaching and if you are looking for a gift maybe we have an idea for you.

🎁 What about one of our gift boxes? If this is your first time hearing about them let us tell you what they are. A JRC gift box is the perfect present for your friend or family member, who loves animals and cares about wildlife conservation:

🐾 Each box gives food to the chosen animal for an entire month
🐾 You get a personalized certificate for the purchase of the gift box

💖 Think outside the box and give a meal this year.
https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/en-us/SupportUs/GiftBoxes

🎄 HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY 🎄✨ The holiday season is here, and we want to give away two adoption certificates as a present for yo...
11/12/2024

🎄 HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY 🎄

✨ The holiday season is here, and we want to give away two adoption certificates as a present for your friend, a loved one, or even for you.

All you have to do to participate is:
✅ Like this post
✅ Make sure to follow our account
✅ Tag a friend who is also an animal lover

💫 Check out our symbolic adoption program and learn how you can help the animals.
https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/en-us/SupportUs/AdoptanAnimal

🎁 We will reveal the winner on December 14th.

🧐 Did you know sloths are not as helpless as they look? 🦥 Many people view sloths as quiet, slow-moving animals that spe...
09/12/2024

🧐 Did you know sloths are not as helpless as they look?

🦥 Many people view sloths as quiet, slow-moving animals that spend their days hanging slackly in trees without regard for anything. They have developed a reputation for being mild and benign from this appearance. However, is this accurate? Can sloths show hostility, and what sets off that?

💡 Let's investigate more closely the less well-known facets of sloth behavior. Check the post in our blog to learn about this incredible animal.

Many people view sloths as quiet, slow-moving animals that spend their days hanging slackly in trees without regard for anything. They have developed a reputation for being mild and benign from this appearance. However, is this accurate? Can sloths s

✨Happy International Volunteer Day! 🐾Today, we want to say thank you to all the incredible volunteers of the JRC. Your d...
05/12/2024

✨Happy International Volunteer Day!

🐾Today, we want to say thank you to all the incredible volunteers of the JRC. Your dedication makes a world of difference since without you, our mission to protect and rehabilitate wildlife in Costa Rica simply wouldn’t be possible.

🫶 This year (2024), we are thrilled to share that more than 300 volunteers are joining us in this amazing project. To our past, present, and future volunteers: thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassion, and hard work. You inspire us every single day, and the animals you care for feel the love and dedication you bring.

🌴If you’ve ever thought about making a difference, we invite you to join our volunteer family. Together, we can create a brighter future for wildlife!
https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/en-us/SupportUs/Volunteering

Meet Lina, the coati 🐾🌳 Lina is a young coati who was sadly kept as a pet since she was a baby. She has a unique look—mi...
03/12/2024

Meet Lina, the coati 🐾

🌳 Lina is a young coati who was sadly kept as a pet since she was a baby. She has a unique look—missing an arm and her left ear. While we’re unsure if she was born this way or injured, her mobility isn’t affected.

🍎 We notice Lina is very calm and used to human interaction. Our vets found her in good health and with a great appetite! She will now begin the rehabilitation process, just like all our rescues, even though she is missing an arm she moves through trees like nothing.

✨ Lina is one of 130 animals rescued in November alone—a record number for our clinic. Help us provide every animal with the best care by donating to our Veterinary Hospital Campaign.

Together, we can give them a second chance!
https://giving.classy.org/campaign/616199/donate

Dirección

Playa Chiquita
Puerto Viejo
70403

Horario de Apertura

Lunes 09:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 13:00
Martes 09:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 13:00
Miércoles 09:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 13:00
Jueves 09:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 13:00
Viernes 09:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 13:00
Sábado 09:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 13:00
Domingo 09:30 - 11:00
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