We’ve gotten quite a few more inquiries for the rental, but mostly from people with children. We can’t have children at SunDog House because the dogs are afraid of children. This is because some of our former neighbors allowed their mini hoodlums to throw rocks and sticks through the fence at our wonderful four-legged kids.

Fortunately those neighbors are gone. Unfortunately, our dogs are still very wary when other peoples children are around. We can’t risk a child making the wrong move and getting hurt by one of our dogs, and we don’t want our dogs to be afraid of our guests. Not a good precedent for future guests….

Friends or relatives (without children) from off-island can help contribute to the continued rescuing of animals on St. Croix by staying at SunDog House (or getting massages from Ambrosia Body Care).

We have purchased a nearby property which we’d like to develop into another sustainable short-term rental property/pet adoption center. We will not be able to do this without the support of our local community to get us through the slow season.

So far this month I have spent over $600 on dog food and medication. Not every month is this expensive, but this month I bought three months worth of  Revolution. I buy some of the meds in bulk for a discounted price from one of our local vets (Duke Deller is the only one who gives me a discount on revolution, which is quite expensive, but it takes care of fleas, ticks and heartworm).

So that’s the scoop. We’ve not been able to do a thing with that other piece of property because there is not an extra penny. We’re still paying off the credit card bills from getting SunDog House together.

Tell your friends and relatives (who love dogs, care about the environment and don’t travel with their kids) to come visit us soon! 

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