Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 107

It’s a dog’s Life in Costa Rica.  

Many years ago, when I lived in California, I had a Black Labrador. What an incredible animal. She was with me every day, and went everywhere: from my office, to the beach. I owned a boat, and used to spend my weekends racing across Lake Havasu Arizona like a madman. She would stand on the front of the bow, life preserver on, barking constantly at the passing vessels. She could smell water, miles before we got there, and would stay in the lake swimming the entire day. If she saw a sprinkler, she would roll in the puddle; when I bought a house with a pool, she would be in it morning till night; when we went to the beach, she was out of control; this dog loved to be wet. She could play Frisbee catch for HOURS and never tire, and was a watchful eye in my stereo store years later in Texas, guarding the shelves, motivating the sales crew. I even took her on some dates. I had decided to name my dog Chief, before I found her, assuming I would have a male. But as always happens in my life, my dogs find me. She was the only one in the pack of puppies, who refused to take her eye off her future dad. “You and me; we’re outta here!” So I changed her name to Lady Chief Beaver; cut me some slack; I was 23 years old; if you knew me then; you would understand LOL.

Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 106

We can’t say enough good things about Vet Doctor Sharine Alice.  The best thing about her is she will do a house call to take care of your pet in the comfort of your home or condo.  No need to upset your furry friend and more than they already are.

The Best Veterinarian in Costa Rica is Doctor Sharine Alice who founded her Veterinarian practice in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica in 2009 after having graduated from the San Francisco de Asis School of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the Universidad Veritas in San Jose, Costa Rica in 2008. Sharine is an expert in preventative and emergency care for pets who live at the beach in a tropical climate like Guanacaste.  In response to her clients needs she has developed an Home Emergency Care Kit designed specifically for your pet so you are prepared in the event something happens.

In this first video Sharine explains how the Pet Emegency Kit works and gives some good tips on pet care specific to Costa Rica and the Beach.