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Maggie's List (Animal Care Resources of the Chiriquí Province), and Pet Abuse (Issue 1.34, Updated August 20, 2020 with updated contact info re Volcan resources) As a lead-in and related topic, there are legal restraints against the abuse of domestic animals in Panama. For those who wish to read the applicable statute, there is a separate topic here on CL that provides both the Spanish and the English language versions of Panama's Law 70, dated 18 October 2012. Here is a link to that topic: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2442-animal-protection-act-of-panama/ Below are various categories of resources in the Chiriqui Province that (a) support, (b) provide services or products related to, and/or (c) deal with pets. These resources are listed in alphabetical order based on the category name. Some of the listed resources are not located in the Chiriquí Province, but may be of interest to pet owners while in transit or needing pet relocation services. If you have additional resources that you would like to have included in this resource listing or corrections to information found here, please send your suggestions via email to pet.vet.info@chiriqui.life. The recommended method to share this information with others is to provide a URL hotlink for this topic. We request that references to this resource listing include attribution as to the source, specifically meaning the Chiriqui.Life website. The URL hotlink for this resource listing is: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2354-pet-care-resources-of-the-chiriqui-province Disclaimer: The information provided herein is simply a listing of resources. CL does not endorse, recommend, warrant, or screen the resources listed herein. It is suggested that you do your own due diligence prior to engaging any of these resources. ========================== Start of pet care resource listing. ========================== Dog Grooming Boquete Area The Dog Spot Boquete, Roberto Rios, professional groomer, English and Spanish, "Where Dogs Hang Out & Cool People Chill", across from San Francis Church on the main road just past Ivan heading into town, Alto Boquete, 6603-5347, thedogspotboquete@yahoo.com, www.thedogspotboquete.wix.com/go , www.facebook.com/TheDogSpotBoquete Charlies Pet Fashion, Calle 4a Sur, Bajo Boquete, Edificio Don Vidal, 720-1566, 6285-9897, Grooming walk-in or by appointment. Carries pet food to accessories and toys, clothes for most breeds, collars, leashes and barking collars, and specialty dietary foods; willing to order specialty items that are not stocked; hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM but closed during lunch from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM. Grooming walk-in or by appointment. Clinica y Famarcia Veterinaria San José #2, grooming service by Cesar and Ruby, M-S 8:30 - 4 PM. (some English), 730-9618, 6090-2503; Ruby is an assistant and she speaks good English; see entry under veterinarians for location details Martha Beatriz Miranda, pet sitting, dog walking, also baths and light grooming, 6917-7784, boquetepaws@gmail.com, Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mirandaulate David Area Hospital Veterinario Happy Pet, Dr. Samuel Candanedo, and Dra Patricia Guirardi Candanedo, 6948-1476, 6948-1475, 775-0501, 775-2039, happypetdavid@hotmail.com, Spanish and Portuguese and English; see entry under veterinarians for location details, Calle 6ta Oeste, Doleguita Dog Training Boquete Area Jennie Allen, 6446-5830, jensallen94@hotmail.com South of Potrerillos Area Howling Success K9 Services, Kris Berg. Offers dog and puppy training, including all behavioral issues. “Creating a bond between dogs and their owners since 1977.” We are located in La Acequia, which is north of Dolega in between Boquete and David. Hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM by appointment only. Check out our website or email us for more information. http://www.howlingsuccess.com, www.bravodoberman.com, www.dogfetish.com, fordogs@howlingsuccess.com. 6879-5455. Hotels and Lodging (Pet-Friendly) Note: Pet policies at hotels can change with little or no advance notice; confirm pet policies with a hotel prior to booking reservations. Puerto Armuelles Area Hooked On Panama: Pet-friendly and a nice place to stay right on the beach; not just for fishing although that is their main business; info@hookedonpanama.com, http://www.hookedonpanama.com/, 6485-4124, +1 (888) 733-5368; pets stay free, located in Punta Burica,17 K south of Puerto Armuelles Panama City Area Hotel Centroamericano, 227-4555, Avenida Ecuador 4-24 Esq. Justo Arosemena, welcomes two pets of any size for an additional $10 per pet per night, http://www.hotelcentroamericano.com/english/, ventas@hotelcentroamericano.com Albrook Inn, 315-1789 or 315-1975, Las Magnolias Street #14, Albrook, Ancón, reserva@albrookinn.com, http://www.albrookinn.com/en/, $25 per dog per stay Hotel Riande Tocumen Airport, 291-9013 or 204-4473, resort-2@riandehoteles.com, http://riandehoteles.com/aeropuerto/, we are a pet-friendly hotel, like you we love our pets, but we must establish rules that allow the happy coexistence between the guests and the pets that visit us; when booking a room you must inform us that your pet will accompany you, attach a photograph and tell us the breed, size and weight to assign an adequate room accordingly needs; our facilities allow us to receive pets (cats and dogs only) up to 30 pounds and breeds that are considered friendly; the cost is $25 per pet per night, and a maximum of two pets per room is allowed; note that any damages caused by the animal in the room or common areas may result in additional charges; out of respect for other guests your pet should be tied when it transits through the common areas of the hotel; in areas such as the swimming pool, bars, restaurant, etc., your pet is not allowed, unless the dog is for guide or care service; these types of dogs should be reported, and on arrival must submit documentation or license to apply for no charge during your stay with us Le Meridien Hotel, http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3259 Volcan/Cerro Punta Area Los Quetzales EcoLodge and Spa, 771-2291 or 774-5555, dogs stay free, stay@losquetzales.com, losquetzales@gmail.com, http://www.losquetzales.com/ Importation / Exportation of Pets (Supplemental Information Resources) This section is a pointer to additional information rather than a service or product. Three documents related to the importation and exportation of pets have been published on CL. For more information about those three related subjects, please visit the following topics: Panama Health Ministry, Department of Zoonosis Control, Information To Introduce Small Animals In The Country: http://www.minsa.gob.pa/sites/default/files/general/information_to_introduce_small_animals_in_the_ountry.pdf; Forms required: http://www.minsa.gob.pa/contenido/tramites-y-formularios Importation of Pets: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2405-bringing-a-pet-into-panama-from-the-usa/ Exportation of Pets: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2406-taking-a-pet-out-of-panama/ Laboratory Services (Specifically Including Pet Samples) Boquete Area Laboratorio Clínico Biomedica, 720-1739, Edificio Doña Andrea, in the same block as Multibank but facing the side street and next door to the Personeria, some reports that they may provide containers/tubes for samples. David Area Laboratorio Dixon, Manuel Dixon, 777-0481, 6664-1581, Spanish and English, laboratoriodixon@gmail.com, analyzes skin scrapings, blood, etc., of animals (note: Laboratorio Dixon is a full-service laboratory that also analyzes other samples, including water, human samples, etc.), if possible it is recommended that you contact the laboratory prior to collecting samples for the proper procedures and supplies to be used for collecting, labeling, storing, protecting, and transporting samples; click here for Google Maps display of Laboratorio Dixon Laboratorio Clínico Biomedica, 774-2164, Plaza Oteima, across the street from Hotel Ciudad de David Frontera, Paso Canoas Area Laboratorio Clínico Biomedica, 6674-7905, 770-5007, Edificio Don Hidalgo in front of the park Pet Kennels, Boarding, Supervised Day Care Boquete Area The Dog Spot Boquete, Roberto Rios, professional groomer, English and Spanish, "Where Dogs Hang Out & Cool People Chill", across from San Francis Church on the main road, Alto Boquete, 6603-5347, thedogspotboquete@yahoo.com, www.thedogspotboquete.wix.com/go, www.facebook.com/TheDogSpotBoquete Dog Camp Boquete, Javier Madge, and Magaly Bustamante, 6143-6385, 6563-8686 (WhatsApp), javierandmagalyhouse@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008412934153, totally fenced and perfect for pets to run free but supervised Panama City Area Mascota Resort Panamá, 6639-9699 or 6857-3942, mascotaresort@hotmail.com, http://www.mascotaresort.com/, essentially a "hotel for dogs", website in Spanish South of Potrerillos Area Howling Success K9 Services, formerly managed by Kristine Berg but now by Jim Keihl, offers cage-free and kenneled dog boarding, behavioral training, basic obedience. Over 40 years of experience; located between Boquete and David. 6879-5455. Found on Google Maps, Waze, or contact fordogs@howlingsuccess.com, www.howlingsuccess.com Pet Photography Boquete Area Javier Madge and Magaly Bustamante, 6143-6385, 6563-8686 (WhatsApp), javierandmagalyhouse@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008412934153 Beth Abrahams, bkabrahams@gmail.com My Best Friend Photography, Tania Cabal, 6567-0003, 6205-8162, 730-2992, mybfphoto@gmail.com, www.mybfphoto.com, https://www.facebook.com/My-best-friend-photography-193711314346910/ Pet Related Web Resources Boquete Area Furry Friends In Boquete: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FurryFriendsBoquete/ Panama City AdoptaPanamá, adoptapanama.com, Spanish only Pet Relocation Services Golden Frog, José Saenz (English and Spanish), 6614-7811, jose@goldenfrog.net, http://www.goldenfrog.net/index.htm Panama Pet Relocation, US & Canada Toll-Free 1-888-213-8550, +(507) 223-1598, Worldwide pet shipping services to and from Panama. All kennel sizes. WhatsApp/Local phones: All speak English/Spanish Mario Vilar, 6674-1598 / Paola Angulo, 6316-4953 / Karina Fay, 6619-6964, contact@panamapetrelocation.com, http://www.panamapetrelocation.com/ Testimonials at www.facebook.com/panamapetrelocation/reviews; address: Magna Corp Building, Suite 609, Financial District, Panama City, Panama, paola@panamapetrelocation.com Luis Arce, 6536-1179, All around logistics assistance. luistaxi777@yahoo.com Servicarga, in Panama City, for transporting large dogs or other large animals from Panama to other countries; helps with larger animals in 700-sized kennels. Dogs must fly into Miami, and then from there to their final destination. The owner is responsible for getting the animal through customs and onto the connecting flight. Alfredo Amaya is the contact person, phone 6671-0712, email amaya.alfredo@servicarga.com.pa. He is very helpful. Pet Services (Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, etc.) Boquete Area Dog Camp Boquete, Javier Madge, and Magaly Bustamante, pet sitting, dog walking, animal rescue, 6965-9423, 6563-8686 (WhatsApp), javierandmagalyhouse@gmail.com, dogcampboquete@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008412934153 Jennie Allen, dog walking, 6446-5830, jensallen94@hotmail.com Martha Beatriz Miranda, pet sitting, dog walking, also baths and light grooming, 6917-7784, boquetepaws@gmail.com, Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mirandaulate Pet Supplies (Food, Cages / Kennels, Accessories, Medicines, etc.) Boquete Area Mascotas y Jardines, across the street from Heladeria Ana's Sweets Pet Boutique, Roberto Rios, across from San Francis Church on the main road, Alto Boquete, 6603-5347, thedogspotboquete@yahoo.com, www.thedogspotboquete.wix.com/go Charlie's Pet Fashion, Calle 4a Sur,Bajo Boquete,Edificio Don Vidal, 720-1566, 6285-9897, most everything you need for your pet from food to accessories and toys, clothes for most breeds, collars, leashes and barking collars, and specialty dietary foods; willing to order specialty items that are not stocked; hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00PM but closed during lunch from 12:00 noon until 1:00PM. Grooming walk-in or by appointment. Limited vet services by appointment between 2 pm and 5 pm with Dr. Janzel Trujillo. Melo, same street as Romeros, north on left side past the new mercado complex, www.melopetandgarden.com Clinica y Farmacias Veterinaria San José #2, Dr. José Batista, pet food, supplies, and medicines; see entry under veterinarians for location details David Area Melo PET Terronal, 775-6194, 775-6197, on the InterAmerican Highway next door to Pio Pio, across from the Hyundai dealer; Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00PM, Sunday from 9:00AM to 7:00PM, pet-terronal@grupomelo.com, www.melopetandgarden.com, has a large selection of all pet related items, especially including carry-alls/cages and houses, etc. Melo Downtown, in the same block as Tribunal Electoral, on the side of that building on the one-way street leading out of downtown, www.melopetandgarden.com Hospital Veterinario Happy Pet, Dr. Samuel Candanedo, and Dra Patricia Guirardi Candanedo, 6948-1476, 6948-1475, 775-0501, 775-2039, happypetdavid@hotmail.com, Spanish and Portuguese and English; see entry under veterinarians for location details Mr. Dog, Plaza Mallorca (on the main one-way street, across from Radio Megamix), 6543-4944 (Carlos, store owner, Spanish only), 6681-4422 (Joel, the son, Spanish and English), 730-7429 (business line), mr.dogpanama@hotmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/mr.dogpanama/, general pet type supplies, but also has the equipment to make custom engraved metal pet ID tags PriceSmart, for Kirkland brand foods in bulk for cats, dogs, and puppies Novey, a good selection of dog food such as Royal Canin and cat food such as Fancy Feast and flea and tick applications DoIt Center, some supplies, including dog crates Veterinaria San José, Dr. José Batista, pet food supplies, see entry under veterinarians for location details Clinica Vet Don Henry, Dr. Jorge Gomez, pet food supplies, see entry under veterinarians for location details Volcan Area Bodegon has Kirkland brand pet foods Rescue and Adoption Services Boquete Area Salvadores de Animales (Formerly known as ARF, Adoption Rescue Foster) Salvadores de Animales is a non-profit organization committed to the well-being of all companion animals, rescued, abused or injured. We provide medical treatment, fostering and adoption. We ensure all animals find a loving forever home. We dedicate our time through supporting the efforts through education, outreach, community services. www.saldea.org, saldeapanama@gmail.com Pets Want Homes: http://www.petswanthomes.com/index.html Dog Camp Boquete, Javier Madge, and Magaly Bustamante, 6143-6385, 6563-8686 (WhatsApp), javierandmagalyhouse@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008412934153, a big area, totally fenced and perfect for pets to run free but supervised David Area Patas y Pies: patasypiespanama@gmail.com Voz de los Animales: Iris Herrera, vozdelosanimales@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/vozdelosanimales/ Angeles con Colitas: 6984-1110, angelesconcolitapty@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/fangelesconcolitas/ 4 Patitas: Dina, 4patitaschiriqui@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/4patitaschiriqui/ (predominantly Spanish) Puerto Armuelles Area Voluntarios por Los Animales Puerto Armuelles, contact is Irma Guerra at 6230-3623, Spanish and English; https://www.facebook.com/Voluntarios-Por-Los-Animales-1518793168339370/ but not updated frequently Panama Dog Rescue, Panama Dog Rescue has been operating since 2014 in and around the Portobelo National Park – a beautiful and remote part of Panama on the Caribbean coast. Our main focus is on setting up low cost sterilization clinics in the area as we really believe that a one of the biggest problems is a growing population of animals that are competing for a limited amount of food and shelter. Call, text or whatsapp us on 6030-2208 Email us at panamadogrescue@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at Panama Dog Rescue Check out our fluffy pictures on instagram @panamadogrescue Spay and Neuter Services Boquete Area Asociación Amigos de Animales Boquete: http://fadab.org/, sponsors low-cost sterilization services on the last Sunday of the month, for appointment contact Magaly (English and Spanish) at boqueteanimales@gmail.com or 6563-8686 David Area Agnes and Patrick McKittrick: 6674-4842, agnespatrick@cwpanama.net, Spanish and English Puerto Armuelles Area Voluntarios por Los Animales Puerto Armuelles, contact is Irma Guerra at 6230-3623, Spanish and English; clinics occur on the third Saturday of each month; https://www.facebook.com/Voluntarios-Por-Los-Animales-1518793168339370/ but not updated frequently Volcan Area Spay Panama-Chiriqui: muffiemae@gmail.com, http://spaypanama-chiriqui.org, low-cost sterilization services once a month, Dr. Andres Tello is the doctor. Send whatsapp message to 6640-3171 for appointments. Veterinarians (Spanish: Médico Veterinario) Boquete Area Dr. Felix "Cuco" Gonzáles, 6588-3039, 720-1700, Spanish, makes house calls, available at night after normal working hours Dra Chely Castillo, 6518-4127, Spanish and some English, participate's in spay/neuter clinics Dr. Jansel Gonzalez-Trujillo, WhatsApp Chat 6593-1567. He has a clinic at his home but works mostly via home visits. Reportedly a good diagnostician. He speaks English. Dr. Roberto Crespo, 6480-7273, Spanish, area north of Boquete, lives in Concepción, vetcon@hotmail.com, house calls only Clinica y Farmacia Veterinaria San José #2, Dr. José Batista, near La Posada Restaurant, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am -12 noon by appointment only. 730-9619, 6090-2503, 6480-7380 (Boquete clinic), 6650-0458 (emergency), Asst. Ruby, 6220-1805, Spanish and English; general medicine, surgery, pharmacy, diets, full service, grooming, pet and medical supplies, 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM Monday-Saturday. well staffed office and vet tech are knowledgeable; see listings under dog grooming and pet supplies as well. Dolega Area (mobile services) Vet-on-Wheels, Dr. César Mendoza, 6908-3833, Spanish and English, mobile vet clinic 24/7, home call vet service, vetonwheelspanama.com David Area Dr. Claudio Garcia, saintfrancishospital@hotmail.com, 6497-9399, 6700-1931 emergency or 730-3630, Spanish, 24-hour clinic (Ref: Martha), near St Francis Church, at the end of Calle Tercera next to Funeraria El Retiro Dr. Contaro, 6560-1158, Spanish, works with Amigos spay/neuter clinics, (Ref: Agnes & Patrick) Clinica Vet Don Henry, Dr. Jorge Gomez, Calle E Norte y Avenida Central, 775-7531 office, 775-7522 home, 6675-3719, Spanish and English, clinic, pharmacy, pet food supplies. Dr. Moisés Lezcano, Calle G Norte, 775-4969, Spanish and some English, 24/7 emergency clinic including holidays, x-ray, lab Hospital Veterinario Happy Pet, Dr Samuel Candanedo and Dra Patricia Guirardi Candanedo, 6948-1476, 6948-1475, 775-0501, 775-2039, happypetdavid@hotmail.com, Spanish and Portuguese and English, Calle 6 Oeste - Doleguita (go Obaldia toward town center, turn left Calle M Norte, left again on Calle 6a Oeste), hours 8:30AM-6:00PM Monday-Friday, Saturday till 3:00PM, closed on Sunday Veterinaria San José, Dr. José Batista, Quinyero Villareal St, 6090-2503, 6480-7380, 730-3329 (David clinic), 6650-0458 (emergency), Asst. Jimmy Gaitán, 6220-1805, Spanish and English (?); general medicine, surgery, pharmacy, diets, home visits for emergencies, full service, grooming, pet and medical supplies, 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM Monday-Saturday although he is in Boquete by appointment only. Clinica Belen, Dr. Pedro Caballero, 775-2998, Cls 3 Oeste y C Nte, Spanish Dr. Eduardo Alexis Alvarez, 775-5028, Ave 2/0 C Sur, Spanish Potrerillos Area Dra Sandy Ullstrup, part time, 6506-2974, English, participates in spay/neuter clinics, is retired, will provide answers/advice by phone only Emilio González, mainly horses and cattle but will take care of dogs, house calls only, egcvet@gmail.com, 6384-6933, Spanish and English, studied and practiced for many years in California USA Panama City Dr. Norman Escruceria, 6677-6785, 217-1310, Spanish and English, comes to Chiriqui for spay/neuter clinics Dra Anabel Herrera, 261-2470, 6604-5145, Spanish and English, comes to Chiriqui for spay/neuter clinics K-Nino, Dr. Miguel Gonzáles Rivera, 236-7131, 260-5748, 6612-6873, Spanish and some English, 24-hour emergency, x-ray Costa Rica (but close to the border with Panama) Dr. Andres Tello, [+506] 8326-5542 cell, [+506] 2783-3396 office, [+506] 8384-7849 home, Spanish and English, will come to the border and take animals to his clinic, operates at the spay/neuter clinics in Volcan once a month, once a month in David, and a few times a year in Boquete. ========================= End of pet care resource listing. ========================= ************************************************************************* Horse Care Information ************************************************************************* ============================== Start of equine care resource listing. ============================== Associations Panama Farrier Association, https://www.facebook.com/wellshodpanama/ Panama Quarter Horse Association, 730-7761 and 6107-5158, Daira Rivera Boarding Boquete Equestrian Center, 6622-9234, info@ridebec.com, Jessica. http://ridebec.com/, horse rescue services when space allows, training and classes, horses for sale, boarding, grooming, tack, and saddles. Equine Adoption, Rescue & Retirement BEC Rescues 6622-9234 Horse Angels, Panama Rescate Equino (co-founded with BEC) facebook group Farriers, Farrier and Blacksmith Supplies Dalander Faust, 6381-7107, deerusmc@gmail.com, US-trained, English, and Spanish. Very knowledgeable in hoof geometry and proper trim for correct foot fall. Barefoot Hoof Trimmers, Hoof Doctor Panama, 6622-9234 (all of Panama) Hoof Doctor Panama (APFA/CPFA, FIA) 6622-9234, hot/cold, normal, corrective, therapeutic to total reconstruction of the hoof. Hard cases and "impossible cases" gladly accepted. Specialty: transition from shoes to natural hooves in just one trim and bump angles up to 11 degrees in just one trim. Specialist in hoof care and maintenance. Tuscon Horseshoeing School, class of '96. References and testimonials. Pauli, shoer in Boquete. He can be found at the corner of building to East of Police Station in Boquete. El Corcel, David. Via Boquete, 2 blocks prior to Interamerican on the left-hand side, just past the gas station. Products: Mustad, Bellota, Derby, Diamond, Heller brands. Horseshoes plain, Hunter/Jumpers, rims. 00-2 sizes. Basic farrier tools for beginner trimmers and shoer Horse Branding Horse Brandmarks MELO, Boquete sells branding irons Horse/Equine Education & Employment Boquete Equestrian Centre (BEC), 6622-9234 , info@ridebec.com, Apprenticeship, working/competitor student position available. Equine Education: seminars, basic-advanced horsemanship classes (certification upon completion) Horse Events Boquete Equestrian Center (BEC), 6622-9234, info@ridebec.com, Jessica. http://ridebec.com/, offers barrel racing, roping, and many other equine sports training events. Horse Veterinarians Dr. Jose Vega (speaks English), 6614-5590, Veterinarian to vet international bound horses Dr. Carlos Nahder, 6614-8166 Medicines, Feed, Hay, and Supplies MELO Boquete Agropecuaria, across from MELO, kitty-corner. Agropecuaria el Semillero, David. (across the street from bus terminal) Agrocet Panama, 6672-4647 Finca La Yeguada, out towards Playa Barqueta Agropecuaria La Rueda, Dolega 776-0709 Agropecuaria, David, 3 blocks past Super Baru and on right-hand side Productos Moreno, compras@empresasmoreno.com Alexis, 6643-2395, delivers good clean hay Mascotas y Jardines, across the street from Heladeria Ana's Sweets on the same street as CHOX and Sr Gyros, Bajo Boquete Rodeo Arenas Pista Rancho, Las Trancas, Alto Boquete Pista La Agropecuaria, Dolega Internacional Feria, David Pista de Las Estrellas, David Pista Los Fundadores, Gualaca Saddles and Tack Boquete Equestrian Center (BEC), 6622-9234, info@ridebec.com, Jessica. http://ridebec.com/ El Corcel, David and Panama City, 6997-8687, www.facebook.com/elcorcelpanama/ High-end horse gear, clothing, etc. Stables, Ranches, Barns Boquete Equestrian Centre (BEC), 6622-9234, info@ridebec.com, Boarding, Lessons, Training, Classes, Clinics, Events, Rodeo, Horses for sale. Indoor riding arena, outdoor competition arena. 5 Star rated Boarding Facility, Volcan, Jose Batista Munoz, 6422-4684. Exceptional care and wonderful facility. Experienced and calm horsemen. Covered dome riding area. Western discipline. Boquete Country Club, 720-3696, Boarding Training, Classes, and Trail Riding Boquete Equestrian Center, 6622-9234, info@ridebec.com, Jessica. http://ridebec.com/ Starting young horses, rank horses, basic and advanced training. Trainers/Instructors Jessica Schrock N.A. info@ridebec.com Cert. 30+ years experience All types of training. Rank horses, additional cost Instruction in all disciplines. $25 group, $35 semi-private, $45 private class 1 hr+.Testimonials and references available. Hacienda La Rafaela, $65 per hour class. https://www.instagram.com/haciendalarafaela/ Transportation/Trailers Boquete Equestrian Center (BEC), 6622-9234, info@ridebec.com, Jessica. http://ridebec.com/, Transport 4 horses, slant load- gooseneck. Bandaged, wrapped, head bumpers, frequent stops, water breaks and free fed. Service to all of Panama and border of Costa Rica. Alexis, 6643-2395, up to 2 horses. Toyota Hilux with rack, Safe and reliable, Spanish only. Toto Gonzales, 6677-9311, medium and large size trucks Yeyo, 6565-3131, 4-6 horses, Spanish only, also safe and reliable. ============================ End of equine care resource listing. ============================

Bringing a Pet (Cat or Dog) Into Panama From the USA (Version 1.1, Updated January 28, 2019 With New Information about United Airlines) This topic applies specifically to the procedures and forms associated with bringing pets into Panama from the USA. In the context of this topic, the word pet only means a cat or a dog, and not birds, equine, reptiles, exotic, or controlled animals, etc. The term used for the procedure of bringing a pet into Panama is 'to import.' What follows are thirteen steps to follow in the sequence listed for importing a pet. These steps were compiled by Judy Sacco based on her research and experiences. She provides this information to those who inquire of the process. Judy has graciously agreed to let her information be published here in CL for the general benefit of pet owners wishing to bring their pet into Panama. For more restrictive information about using United Airlines for pet importation, please scroll to the bottom on this posting below the horizontal rule line. (Added January 28, 2019). If you have questions about importing a pet, you may post a reply here (assuming you are a CL member). Alternatively, Judy is a member of CL; you may contact her via private message to 'JudyS'. It is reasonable to think that bringing pets to Panama from countries other than the USA would follow roughly the same steps, but that the agencies in the home country would, of course, have different names and procedures. For background information, first go to the US Embassy website for Panama to find the requirements for bringing in a pet (Traveling With Pets). There is a two page Panamanian Ministerio de Salud form in PDF format called "Solicitud De Cuarentena Domociliaria" (Home Quarantine Request) that should be filled out and faxed to Panama. That PDF form is attached at the bottom of this posting. It is strongly recommended that you read the entire referenced page on the US Embassy website. If you have information changes that you believe should be included herein, please send your suggestions via email to petvet@chiriqui.life. The preferred method to share this information with others is to provide a URL hotlink for this topic. We request that references to this resource listing include attribution as to source, specifically meaning the Chiriqui.Life website. The URL hotlink for this resource listing is: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2405-bringing-a-pet-into-panama-from-the-usa Disclaimer: The information provided herein is simply information and a listing of resources. CL does not endorse, make recommendations, or screen the resources listed. It is suggested that you do your own due-diligence prior to engaging any of these resources. Step 1: Call the USDA office in your state and make sure you get the right forms that the veterinarian needs to fill out. This is really important because a lot of vets don't know the right forms (although they may say that they do), let alone even know if they are federally accredited or not. Also find out from the USDA if your vet is federally accredited -- they have a database of all vets that are accredited. Step 2: Call around to different airlines and see if they will allow the pet to travel either in cargo or in carry-on. This is important because depending on the airline and the time of year, sometimes you can't carry your animal in cargo. Be sure the airline has a temperature controlled and pressurized cargo hold for animals. Get it in writing and triple check that they know that you are traveling with a pet. If it is a carry-on animal, be extra careful that the carrier will fit under the seat in front of you. And don't trust the people from the airline on the phone as to what dimensions will fit. Step 3: Call the selected airline and book your tickets and your pet's ticket at the same time. This is because they only allow so many animals on one plane, and you do want your animal on the same flight as you. Then when it is done, call back and verify that everything is correct with a different agent. Step 4: Download the form Cuarentena de animales formularios y requisitos. You will also find this document as a link on the embassy website link listed above. Follow instructions in Step 11. Step 5: Ten days (not earlier or later, but ten days) prior to departing the USA for Panama, go to your veterinarian, who must be federally accredited (check with the USDA and make sure your vet is federally accredited, as mentioned before). Have the vet fill out three documents: the International Health Certificate (USDA Sanitary Certificate) the signed rabies certificate. The rabies vaccine must be at least 30 days old, but no more than 1 year when you arrive in Panama. Puppies and kittens under 4 months old do not need a rabies certificate. The pet also must have other recommended vaccinations. The vaccine records must accompany the pet when you take it to Panama. the general health certificate. This one is required by the airlines. It does not have to be sent to the embassy. Step 6: Take the International Health Certificate and signed rabies certificate from the vet to the USDA office the same day to be notarized (or apostilled). Go to the USDA office that notarizes animal health certificates (there is one per state that does this), and with all of the forms (the originally signed ones, not copies) and have the USDA office notarize all of the forms. Tell them to make sure to make copies of all forms before you send the originals to the embassy. Note: If you have more than one pet, all of them can be put on the same form. That way the $30.00 you will send to the Panamanian Consulate (see Step 7) will cover all the pets. If they are put on separate forms, it will be $30.00/pet. Step 7: Take or send by FedEx the USDA notarized forms (originals), along with a prepaid FedEx envelope that is addressed to yourself, to the Consulate of Panama in Washington DC. Enclose a $30.00 money order. Let them know you are sending something, so they can be on the look out for it. It is vital that there is a fast turn around time, and they will return the forms to you the same day they receive them if you let them know they are arriving. Step 8: Call the Panamanian Consulate to verify they have received the forms and check progress. Step 9: Make sure you purchase an animal carrier that is appropriate. Also get a harness and leash for each pet. Using sedatives for your pet can be risky. Check with your vet about this. Some vets do not recommend sedatives. Step 10: Receive health and rabies forms back from the Panamanian Consulate, and keep them with your passports because your animal won't be able to (a) get on airplane, or (b) get into Panama without them. To be sure you have enough cash, take at least $200.00 per pet. It costs $130.00/animal to get them through quarantine, and if they have to stay overnight, it will be a little more. Step 11: Three days prior to departure, email or fax the form, Cuarentena de animales formularios y requisitos (see Step 4 above) to the Ministry of Health in Panama. Their email address is dcontreras@minsa.gob.pa. The email might bounce, so you might have to fax it to (+507) 212-9449 and (+507) 238-4059. (Note: People and phone numbers change. To make sure you send it to the right place, contact José Saenz; contact information is at the end of this document). Step 12: Leave extra early for your flight, because there will almost certainly be complications, despite everyone's best efforts. If your pet is going as carry-on, you will have to remove it from its carrier when you go through Security. Cats get very frightened and can easily escape. Be sure to attach the leash to the harness (not a collar) before removing the cat. Step 13: Airport quarantine and vet release: If your flight is going to arrive (or may arrive due to delays) after 8:30pm Panama time, be sure to either (a) call the airport to have a vet stay later or meet you (for example on a weekend) or (b) be prepared to have your animal stay in quarantine at the airport until the following business day (Monday if over a weekend). Although they are open till 10:00pm, it can take an hour or more to get through customs to the vet. The vet is located after immigration has checked your passport, and near the place where customs scans your luggage after you pick it up off the conveyor. Import license fee is $16.00 for one pet and $10.00 for each additional pet. Health Ministry "Home Quarantine" process costs $130.00 per pet. The Panamanian authorities offer services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. They are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Pet Relocation Services [copied from the Pet Care Resource topic; see http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2354-pet-care-resources-of-the-chiriqui-province/] Golden Frog, José Saenz (English and Spanish), 6614-7811, jose@goldenfrog.net, http://www.goldenfrog.net/index.htm Panama Pet Relocation, Mario Vilar (English and Spanish), Gerente General, 6674-1598 or 6619-6964, info@panamapetrelocation.com, http://www.panamapetrelocation.com/, Magna Corp. Building, Suite 707, Financial District, 51st Street & 3rd Ave S., Panama City Luis Arce, 6536-1179, luistaxi777@yahoo.com Click the below hotlink to download the MINSA form (see the paragraph just before Step 1 above): MINSA-Formularios Para Introduccion De Animales Menores.pdf The following USDA online resource may also be of interest: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/export/international-standard-setting-activities-oie/sa_by_country/sa_p/ct_animal_panama The following information has been provided by a community member regarding importation of pets when using United Airlines (meaning from Houston Intercontinental Airport, airport code IAH). New information (effective late 2018) about shipping pets to Panama (or any country) via United Airlines, an airline you can use if you want to go non-stop from Houston to Panama. United Airlines now will not accept several breeds of dogs and four cat breeds. Also they require people shipping internationally to use a pet relocation company. You can no longer arrange the shipping yourself. Pet re-locators are considerably more expensive than doing it yourself, so this is going to affect some people. You can find the banned breed list by Clicking On This Hotlink. Scroll down that page almost to the bottom to find the international shipping requirements. An alternative airline to fly non-stop from Houston to Panama City is Air China. Air China does not require you to use a professional pet relocation service.

Taking A Pet (Cat or Dog) Out of Panama (Version 1.2, Re-published January 28, 2019 with updated information regarding United Airlines.) What follows are the steps for taking pets out of Panama. In the context of this topic, the word pet only means a cat or a dog, and not birds, equine, reptiles, exotic, or controlled animals, etc. The term used for the procedure of taking a pet out of Panama is 'to export.' The export information provided here was compiled by Jeff Simon (former Boquete resident) and Judy Sacco based on their research and experiences. Judy provides this information to others who inquire of the export process. Judy has graciously agreed to let this information be published here in CL for the general benefit of pet owners wishing to export their pet from Panama. If you have questions about exporting a pet, you may post a reply here (assuming you are a CL member). Alternatively, Judy is a member of CL; you may contact her via private message to 'JudyS'. Portions of this posting were extracted from http://steptolife.blogspot.com/2008/08/taking-animal-out-of-panama.html. Are you making a trip to the United States or some other country and planning to take your pet? Panama requires that you complete certain procedures and get an Export Permit (read more about this below). These documents must be dated within ten days of your departure. In other words, if you get them one month before your departure they will not be valid. Your destination country and your state may have their own requirements. It is best to check your destination country and/or state requirements before you leave Panama. Panama requires both cats and dogs to have a General Health Certificate for the export process to be approved. If you have information changes that you believe should be included herein, please send your suggestions via email to petvet@chiriqui.life. The preferred method to share this information with others is to provide a URL hotlink for this topic. We request that references to this resource listing include attribution as to source, specifically meaning the Chiriqui.Life website. The URL hotlink for this resource listing is: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2406-taking-a-pet-out-of-panama Disclaimer: The information provided herein is simply information and a listing of resources. CL does not endorse, make recommendations, or screen the resources listed. It is suggested that you do your own due-diligence prior to engaging any of these resources. Documents You Will Need For Your Pet To satisfy Panama's export requirements you need two documents from a veterinarian in Panama: Vaccination Card showing that all vaccinations are up to date, specifically including rabies. The rabies vaccination must be done at least thirty (30) days before departure. General Certificate of Health, filled out in English and Spanish. Vets and Others Who Can Help You Get the Proper Forms Dra. Chely in Boquete, 6518-4127 Dr. Crespo, 6480-7273 Dr. Samuel Candanedo ("Dr. Sam"), Happy Pet Veterinary Clinic David, 775-0501 or 6948-1475 or happypetdavid@hotmail.com. Call ahead for an appointment. His hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday, 9:00am to 3:00pm. He speaks English. His wife Patricia is also a vet. Also see the Pet Relocation Services section at the end of this posting. The above resources will make sure the paperwork gets to the right place and back to you. Allow a two-week time period to do this. Working With the Airlines Going to the USA Airlines have their own requirements, separate from those of Panama. Before traveling, contact the airline and find out what you need. Airline requirements can change, so be sure you have current information. Copa Airlines A cat, when under 20 lbs, can travel from David to Tocumen in the cabin on Copa Airlines if the cage fits under the seat. However, Copa only transports pets Monday through Thursday. COPA will only take pets in the cabin that fit under the seat; larger pets have to go as cargo. United Airlines If you are flying United Airlines and your cat is flying in cargo, make a reservation: Call: Eidy M. Gutierrez, Customer Sales Support at United, 238-4657 or 238-4411, Fax: 238-4585, email eidy.gutierrez@united.com. Eidy speaks English. She will handle your pet reservation and email you forms to fill out in advance. She will send you a Word document called: "Live Animal Booking Request". Fill it out and email or fax it back to her. Then she can proceed to make your pet's reservation. You probably should also read information about United Airlines in the topic regarding pet importation. Click Here for that topic. (This paragraph was added on January 28, 2019.) Copa and United Airlines To read all about transporting your pet via United Airlines or Copa Airlines, go on-line and carefully read all the info posted. Google “United Airlines Pet Travel” and it is recommended that you read everything very carefully. There are a lot of details regarding the size of kennel needed, etc. Key Point: do not tranquilize your pet. If you do, United will not ship the pet. Pets fly in the cabin or as cargo on United or COPA. These airlines no longer accept them as checked baggage. Delta Airlines Delta will fly pets in cabin, as checked baggage, and as cargo. Checked baggage is cheaper than cargo. If you want to take them in the cabin, you must make a reservation for your pet, as only two animals are allowed in coach per flight, and they must be small enough to fit under the seat. You can take only one animal per passenger in the cabin. Air Panama, or Land Transportation between Chiriquí Province and Panama City Air Panama will take pets, or you can hire a driver for land transportation between Chiriquí Province and Panama City. Air Panama will only take pets in the cabin that fit under the seat; larger pets have to go as cargo. Call Air Panama to find out if small pets can go in the cabin; it depends on the size of the plane. Update as of January 2015 - Includes Requirements for Europe Dra. Chely in Boquete can do this too. The following are instructions if you go to the offices of Dr. Samuel Candanedo ("Dr. Sam") at Happy Pet Clinic in David, Doleguita (Calle 6a Oeste, between Cl. M Norte and Cl. L Norte). He speaks fluent English. His wife is a vet too (Patricia). It is easy to find as there is a big sign in front of the clinic. Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm. Dr. Samuel Candanedo, Happy Pet Veterinary Clinic, 775-0501 or 6948-1475, email happypetdavid@hotmail.com. The cat or dog will need to get a rabies vaccination. This vaccination must be within 12 months of the day of transport but the pet cannot fly to the U.S. until thirty (30) days after he/she has the rabies vaccination, so don't wait until the last minute to do this. In the case of a cat traveling to EU countries, there must be a FAVN (Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization) titer test for the level of rabies antibodies. This test must be done at least ninety (90) days before the pet can travel to Europe. The only approved laboratory for this test near Panama is at the University of Kansas Rabies Laboratory (http://www.ksvdl.org/rabies-laboratory/). Pets must be micro-chipped to enter EU countries. For pets destined for the USA: four to six days before the pet is scheduled to depart Panama (and early in the morning), go back to Dr. Sam. He will examine the pet and complete a Health Certificate, which must be in English and Spanish. Dr. Sam then takes the Health Certificate and the pet's Vaccination Card to a local office in David and within 24 hours has your Export Permit. (If destined for Europe, there is a special health certificate required.) For example, assume that you see Dr. Sam at 9:00am on Monday, then you should return at 9:00am on Tuesday and he will have your Export Permit and you are good to go! You are now ready to transport the pet to the U.S. Pet Relocation Services [copied from the Pet Care Resource topic; see http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2354-pet-care-resources-of-the-chiriqui-province/] Golden Frog, José Saenz (English and Spanish), 6614-7811, jose@goldenfrog.net, http://www.goldenfrog.net/index.htm Panama Pet Relocation, Mario Vilar (English and Spanish), Gerente General, 6674-1598 or 6619-6964, info@panamapetrelocation.com, http://www.panamapetrelocation.com/, Magna Corp. Building, Suite 707, Financial District, 51st Street & 3rd Ave S., Panama City Luis Arce, 6536-1179, luistaxi777@yahoo.com

I just started a FaceBook page called: "Lost and Found Pets Greater Boquete" Lost and Found Pets of Greater Boquete. If you're not familiar, these sites are throughout counties in the US and have great success at returning all kind of pets using the help of the community. People can post lost pets and details as well as pet siting or found pet posts. Here is a great example of one that works well: "Lost and Found Pets of Polk County" I'd like to see this work here in the greater Boquete area. Please find and friend the page and help these pets get back home! It will also include tips (more to come) about how to find your lost pet. You can post for LOST, FOUND pet or a SIGHTING of a lost pet or a pet that may be lost. Hope to see you join us!

I have an elderly cat who may need some attention. Please recommend a feline vet in Boquete (as far South as David) who can help me.

This dog is FOR ADOPTION, he is a Husky and Belgian Shepherd mixed, he is living in David on a chain 24/7 and David is too hot for him. He is two years old and he will be neuter in the next clinic May 29th. Please if you want adopt him, come to the clinic, the next saturday and you can meet him, contact us: javierandmagalyhouse@gmail.com or call us to 6563-8686