I hope this is an appropriate posting, but I just wanted to spread the word about the Stones & Waves Animal Sanctuary at Piedras y Olas/Pelican Eyes Hotel in SJDS.
After seeing some videos on YouTube of a couple monkeys chained up there, I wrote them an email asking about the situation. They seem like they are sincerely trying to help animals but are obviously struggling with limited resources.
Specifically, one of their projects is to build a primate enclosure that will allow a more normal life for the monkeys being rehabilitated (and which may never be able to be released). Right now, the monkeys have to be chained up, with pretty limited mobility. It's sad, though they're better off like this than abandoned and in danger.
Anyway, I thought I'd try to spread the word about this valuable project. They are trying to raise funds to create this enclosure (and it will cost a minimum of $25,000).
If you can donate even $5 or $10, I'm sure it would be appreciated.
You can check out info on the primate enclosure project here: http://bit.ly/32dn2U
The general Stones & Waves site is here: http://www.piedrasyolas.com/swvc_eng.htm
Thanks.
Stones & Waves Wildlife Sanctuary in Nicaragua
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It's at the bottom of the page of the second link where you can donate via PayPal.
Thanks for posting this information. From what I understand, this project really has a lot of heart but obviously not much money. We will be in San Juan del Sur next month and although we weren't able to get a room at Pelican Eyes, we are sailing with them and we plan to spend time there. I can't wait to see the animals and how far they've come with this fantastic project.
What originally caught my attention was this video of a baby spider monkey there (who I think is an adult now). The sounds the monkey is making are just amazing -- and she's SO cute. I then saw a later video of her with a collar and chain on and it broke my heart. But, they are trying, I do believe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KyNZc9yahM
I'd love it if you could report back when you return. Thanks.
I'll let you know what I find out.