Last night one of the dogs of my friends, Colin and Roberto, was bit by a snake and died shortly thereafter. It’s really sad. Pancho was such a sweet, loving dog. This picture is about a year old, but he was still just as cute.

Here in Costa Rica we are certainly subject to things we might not be elsewhere in the world. We do have snakes and other dangerous animals. Now mind you, I’ve been here over two years and have traveled a few times into the deep jungle. I’ve never seen any snakes. But don’t be fooled – they are here!

I think the toughest part of the situation with Colin’s dog is that there was no way to get a hold of a veterinarian. I’m pretty sure where he lives in Puerto Viejo there is a vet, but they couldn’t get in touch with him or her.

Living outside of the metropolitan area has it’s pros and cons. This is something important to take into consideration when choosing where in Costa Rica to live. And it’s also why I always suggest to rent someplace before buying. One never truly knows if they will be able to handle the area until they try it out!

Please send love and light to Colin and Roberto during this hard time. If you feel so inclined, you can send an email to them.