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No Mundane Mutts Here!

Let me begin by saying that there is a certain image that comes to mind when you talk about Coconut Retrievers. These dogs are usually various shades of tan and brown, are medium-sized, and often favor Shepards and Terriers. Below is a picture of my own Coconut Retriever Soca, who you can see fits this image pretty well.

Soca relaxing on the beach.

However, after you finish reading this post, you’ll realize that Coconut Retrievers are not limited to any one specific size or “look,” but come in many flavors (all served with an unavoidable side of sand.)

Lucia and Maho who are definitely getting baths later.

To the left we have Maho and her little sister, Lucia. See what I mean about the sand? They don’t have the same parents, but they sure do look like two peas (coconuts?) in a pod to me.  Maho’s mom and dad were just fostering Lucia, but before they knew it she had become a permanent member of the family!

Penny taking a break from nap time to pose for the camera.

This photogenic pup to the right is Penny. She became a foster through SXM Paws when she was only five weeks old after being abandoned with her mom and litter mates. Sadly, Penny’s mom didn’t make it, but good news was right around the corner. Penny’s new mom, Allison, decided to foster the tiny pup until it became clear that she couldn’t give Penny up to anyone else. They are now best friends for life, through med school and beyond.

The last Coconut retriever I’m showcasing in this post is a sweet little pup named Taffy. I had the pleasure of helping to puppy sit Taffy at a recent event with SXM Paws.

Taffy looking her cutest in hopes of getting adopted.

Taffy was one of three puppies looking for their forever homes on the day of the event, and I am happy to report that Taffy has since been adopted! SXM Paws is an organization that works tirelessly to help animals in need on the island of Sint Maarten/ St. Martin. If you would like to adopt an animal or donate please contact them for more information on how you can help.

But Wait There’s More!

The dogs in this post are just a small sampling of the many faces of the Coconut Retriever. This eclectic breed comes in all shapes and sizes, colors and personalities. However, I can say from experience that you could not ask for a more loyal, grateful, companion than can be found in the Coconut Retriever.

If you want to see more, SXM Paws’ website is a great place to see photos of dozens of different Coconut Retrievers.

If you have adopted or are fostering a Coconut Retriever of your own, please feel free to comment and share your own photos or story below!

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The Many Faces of the Coconut Retriever

Hello again! This post is dedicated to all of those lovely (you guessed it) Coconut Retrievers out there.

  Holy Moly! I am super excited to announce that I am now an officially published author. Those of you who know me personally, probably know that I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was about thirteen years old. So, needless to say, this is a really big deal for me, and I am so happy to share this moment with all of you dear readers.

How It Happened

In December of last year I was casually checking…

Dear Future Docrtors: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis

Dear Future Doctors: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis

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10 Interesting Facts About Sint Maarten-St. Martin

10 Interesting Facts about Sint Maarten-St. Martin

Hello again! This week I decided to create a post about a few of the little fun facts that I have learned about Sint Maarten-St. Martin since moving to the island. I hope you enjoy learning a little bit more about this sunny little island!

1. Sint Maarten-St. Martin is actually split between two countries: The northern French part of the island…

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Mosquito-Borne Illnesses That Appear in Sint Maarten

You would be hard pressed to name a more annoying insect than the common mosquito. Mosquito bites usually result in nothing more than an itchy bump that generally lasts for no more than a few days. However, sometimes mosquitoes are the carries of dangerous diseases that can leave its victims bedridden for weeks. Over the past few years, the…

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So this post is geared toward those pet owners living on the island of Sint Maarten in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Those who lived here before probably remember the self-titled “Dog Park” area. Unfortunately that area is now overgrown and covered in debris. For a large number of dog owners this presents a big problem: Where can I take my dog to play? For me and my dog Soca, this generally…

AUC Spouses Org: So Much More Than a Bake Sale

  What Exactly is the AUC Spouses Org?

I mean don’t get me wrong, we LOVE bake sales. However, we offer so much more than baked goods. The AUC Spouses Org is an organization that has been an active part of AUC’s campus for years. We are perhaps most well-known for our weekly Coffee Cart that we host each weekday morning from 7:30 -11:00 am. There the members of AUC Spouses Org (including myself…