9 Creative Ways to Keep Island Dogs Cool in the Heat
The intense tropical heat, which peaks during the summer months on a rock (though those months vary, depending on which hemisphere you are in) can be dangerous for our furry companions. Dogs can succumb to heatstroke faster than you'd think so it's important we humans...
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Island Fur Mommas Are Moms Too
I may not be suffering from the baby blues but for you moms out there, spare a thought for the dog rescuers who can’t bear to see another Fijian dog on the streets. I anticipate that I will be rescuing many a fur friend in life on this rock, but if I didn’t where would this exciting content come from?
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Ode to an Island Dog
It was inevitable. Move to a Caribbean Island. Adopt a crazy island puppy. Fall irrevocably in love with puppy. Write a song about her. Unnecessarily, share song lyrics in an equally unnecessary post. But first, our story - in three acts. ACT ONE Scene:...
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Island Volunteers at Work: SXM Paws
I have been living on the Dutch side of St. Maarten for a few years now. About 3 years ago, I started working with a rescue group called SXM PAWS. They rescue and re-home animals and find homes for unwanted puppies and kittens. They are a very nice group of people who...
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Island Cat on the Move: It Takes A Village
I’ve tackled some grueling tasks in my life that should have made dealing with Caribbean animal import permits a breeze. My college degree is in Russian literature. War and Peace is like an appetizer for me. I develop resort websites for a living, as in I sit and...
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Women Who Rock Their Rock: Ange Dovel
With so many incredible women living in the tropics, often going unnoticed on their little islands by the rest of the world, I wanted to take the opportunity to share their stories here. This new series, Women Who Rock Their Rock, will feature island women in all...
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