Raquel's Ark

21/11/2023

Panama is undergoing shortages of many things because roads have been blocked to stop all transport of people and supplies in Panama. The protesters are waiting for a Supreme Court decision to declare unconstitutional the Mineral Mining contract with a Canadian Mining firm. The decision will be made 23 or 24 Nov. If that decision is not reached than war will break out in Panama.

12/07/2023

The Kinkajou enjoying her supper

05/05/2023

The Darby Woolly and her babies are doing well. They love mango, pineapple, banana and papaya. I add primate dry food. The babies are nursing. I added a layer of nylon screen for their protection

04/05/2023

The mama Darby Wooly is getting a safer and better home to raise her babies. She was found struggling with a missing foot. I feed her fresh fruit and dry primate food daily,

05/04/2023

I have been telling everyone the Raquel’s Ark was established for the care of the exotic wildlife of Panama. MiAmbiante has relocated the animals into a larger sanctuary where they will be soft released into the wild. My prayers are with the animals. They were my children, now they have moved on.

04/04/2023

Most of the animals have left Raquel’s Ark today. MiAmbiente has relocated the animals to larger sanctuaries where they will be cared for and have a soft release. Thank you very much for your past support. Pancha the white face Capuchin and Jojo the Kinkajou is still here.

21/03/2023

Daisy will gove birth to at least one baby soon. I need help with a boy’s or girl’s name. Suggestions please? Thanks

13/02/2023

Looks like Raquel’s Ark has gained a new resident. His name is Otto. Someone dropped him at the Ark 5 months ago but he refused to come inside the property so I feed him outside the property. Whenever I tried bringing him in he would cry. He took a two day hiatus a couple of days ago and I worried about him. When he finally returned today I took him in and he didn’t cry the whole day. I bought a harness for him and it looks like he decided to stay at Raquel’s Ark this time. We will see. He is a very good dog.

12/01/2023

The raccoon that was hit by a taxi in David is doing extremely well. She was involved in the accident 15 Dec 2022.

30/12/2022

The young female raccoon that was hit by a Taxi is showing amazing signs of recovery. The Taxi driver showed a huge amount of compassion for the Raccoon. He called me as soon as he could to find out how to bring the Raccoon to me. He lives in David and I told him to take it to Dr Crespo for evaluation. The driver not only waited for the Doctors results he brought him to Volcán at no charge. The initial fee was $20. Dr Crespo did a home visit two weeks later to evaluate her recovery. You can call on Dr Crespo in David on WhatsApp +507 6480 7273

His clinic is located at Clinica Veterinaria Vetcon
6480-7273
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fA3evQnCoufg4x917?g_st=ic.

The taxi driver is Nicko +507 6929-8203. Please show your support for his compassion.

★★★★★ · Veterinarian

27/12/2022

The raccoon has made an amazing recovery after being hit by a taxi. She is standing on all four leggs. It took more than two weeks so she should be better in two more weeks. Only God and time knows for sure.

25/12/2022

Raccoon update. She is doing much better. She is alert and seeking food and medicine. She no longer is aggressive. Dr Crespo will visit on Tuesday to perform an evaluation. Keep her in your prayers

21/12/2022

I really miss the weekly Hash Circle where we would end the circle with “Swing Low Sweet Charriot coming for to carry me home. ” I would give anything for at leat a virtual Hash Circle.

20/12/2022

I took in a raccoon who was hit by a taxi several days ago. The Driver called me from David because he had compassion for her. At my direction he took the raccoon to Dr Crespo for treatment. When the raccoon was released he brought her to me for care. I hesitated to post this untill the raccoon’s prognosis was favorable. I give her 120 CC Ensure three times a day along with 2.5 CC. Panadol for pain. Keep her in your prayers

An update concerning the Raccoon. She is drinking Ensure snd Panadol for pain. I am considering euthanize because she has remained very stiff. The total vet cost will be $45. I can accept a PayPal donation [email protected]. Thanks.

21/11/2022

The true heros for one dog on Sunday 20 Nov 2022 was Dottie Atwater and Dr Tello of Volcán Spay Nueter clinic. The Volcán police brought a puppy that was hit by a truck and exploded the left eye out of it socket. Raquel’s Ark is widely known as an Animal rescue center. Raquel’s Ark is funded solely by donations and my social security check. You can visit Raquel’s Ark and make your donation, PayPal [email protected] or call me on WhatsApp +50764669530. Thank you for your generous donations.

09/11/2022

Taking care of an owl who has a broken wing.

22/09/2022

The turtles at Raquel’s Ark are sunbathing

17/09/2022

The baby bunnies turn 4 weeks old today. They come out after 4 weeks in their mother’s nest that she made from her fur. The abandoned rabbit nest is shown. The female will make a new nest soon.

05/09/2022

The capuchin monkeys are Raquel’s Ark were kept as pets. The owners no longer wanted them because the monkeys became aggressive. The reason for aggression most likely occurred from bad treatment and very small space. Since coming to Raquel’s Ark they have increased space, food. The baby, “Benji” was born at Raquel’s Ark on April 9th 2022. He is with his mother “Daisy” who is 5 years old. Female capuchin monkeys are able to have babies at 5 years old. The gestation period is 6 months. The capuchin monkey can become pregnant every year or two years. Capuchin monkeys can live into their 20s or 30s.

The single female capuchin monkey is “Dixie”. She is four years old.

29/08/2022

Pepito wants the large sweet mandarin fruit. He rubs the rind on his fur. Love the citrus smell

27/08/2022

Capachino at Raquel’s Ark

23/08/2022

Raquel’s Ark is a great place to visit and support.

23/08/2022

Henry and George are squirrel monkeys at Raquel’s Ark. Henry was abused by other squirrel monkeys at Punta Bórica so he was brought here for security. George was captured as a pet, was no longer wanted because he bites, and brought to me. George no longer bites. George is 4 months old and treats Henry as his mother even though Henry is also a male. George initially spent full time with me to become more comfortable. Henry would continue to come in at nights to sleep with us in my bed. George didn’t accept a diaper but Henry did. Now both Henry and George spend time together outside full time. George and Henry both enjoy fruit and cashew nuts. I bought a water fountain that continuously filters the water and recirculates it. I spend approximately $100 per week to support my guests. I never know from day to day when more guests will arrive. If you would like to make donations to support my efforts you may through PayPal, Buy Me A Coffee, Google Pay or Apple Pay. My account is [email protected]. Thanks in advance.

15/08/2022

Please send a special thanks to Tricia who is donating her time helping me with my page named Raquel’s Ark.

15/08/2022

I am learning how to better use Facebook to help fund Raquel’s Ark to better serve the animal community as well as the people in Panama. Feel free to visit Raquel’s Ark. New animals arrive.