Tom and Jerry arrived at RAREC in June 2023 with no known background, but they are inseparable best friends. Based on their behavior, we believe they have been in captivity since birth. A medical check-up and X-rays revealed that Jerry, the smaller of the two, suffers from severe osteoporosis and was diagnosed with nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism. Our vets immediately started him on supplements of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3. Thankfully, with proper care and nutrition, both Tom and Jerry look much healthier now.
Tacacho is a Red Titi monkey who was previously kept as a pet. He is significantly larger than the other titi monkeys and is known for his incredibly loud calls, which can be heard all across the RAREC site.
Lucy was originally thought to be a Lucifer titi, which is how she got her name. She was a pet belonging to one of RAREC’s workers, who surrendered her upon joining our team. She currently shares an enclosure with Tacacho for companionship. However, since they are different species, she may eventually live alone if the other titis are successfully released.
Droopy arrived at RAREC in January 2024, still drinking milk. Despite her young age, she already knows how to hunt insects and is particularly enthusiastic about crickets and spiders. She always eats perched on a branch, never on the ground, and is naturally wary of peopl. An encouraging sign for her potential release. Interestingly, she enjoys being weighed and will step onto the scales on her own. In late 2024, Droopy was confirmed to be female, and to ensure her safety, she was moved to Lucy’s enclosure to prevent the male titi monkeys from harassing her.
Bonnie, a Coppery Titi monkey, arrived in September 2024 after being rescued from a house near Iquitos. She had been illegally kept as a pet, but when she started “attacking the children,” her owner decided to get rid of her. Bonnie is visibly nervous around children, suggesting she may have been mistreated, perhaps handled roughly or dressed up like a doll.
Medical examinations revealed that Bonnie has liver issues, likely due to an unhealthy diet of human food. However, she is slowly transitioning to a proper diet, with guaba being her favorite. We are still conducting tests to fully assess her condition before determining the best course for her future.
As a nonprofit organization, 100% of your donation goes directly toward our mission, helping provide essential care for our rescued animals. Your support enables us to enhance their enrichment, improve their diet and enclosures, and provide necessary medications. Each month, we spend $16,000 on the upkeep of our center to ensure the well-being of the animals and the success of our programs.
If you choose to sponsor one of our residents, you‘ll be the first to know about their progress, updates, and special milestones. In appreciation, you‘ll receive a digital certificate, a quarterly newsletter, photos of the sponsored animal, a hand-made keychain, and a fact sheet about your sponsored animal.
For more information about the animals available for sponsorship and their backstories, please visit the Current Residents page on our website.
This center wouldn’t be what it is without the generous contributions of each and every one of you. Here are a few ways you can support our mission:
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