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Oh my, we’re already three weeks into the new year! It seems I’ve been so busy watching Elijah and Penelope sail that I neglected my blog. I’ll tell you all about sailing soon, but for now, I want to share about how we rang in the new year before we get any further into 2026. Like many people around the globe, we celebrated New Year’s Eve with fun festivities, an exciting midnight countdown, and spectacular fireworks. We could actually see fireworks lighting up three differen

As we close out our holiday happenings series, I want to tell you about an incredibly special adventure I took on Christmas Day. Sometimes it’s the smells, the snackies, or the activity itself that makes an adventure special. On this particular day, it felt bigger than that. Don’t get me wrong—there were some pawsome smells involved, and it was  a fun adventure. But on Christmas Day, I got to be part of something even bigger, even more profound. I got to really feel what it i

This year, we couldn’t make every Christmas event on Island, but we did make the boat parade! Well… my humans did. I didn’t go, because as a small rescue pup, I get stressed out when there are a lot of people. I’m working on that, but for now, I’m here to tell you about all the wonderful things my humans experienced. For those who don’t know, the boat parade is a spectacular event where a bunch of individually and corporately owned boats pile on the Christmas decorations and

Every time I sat down to blog, the happenings of the festival season caught up with me. I suppose even a little dog with a blog needs a break sometimes, especially in the busyness of the holidays. And my goodness, December was busy . I know we are already in 2026, so let me catch you up quickly on the end of 2025. Settle in for the first of a three-part series: Christmas Happenings, Island Style. Our series begins at an incredible place in St. Croix called the St. George Bota

Hi there, Zu Blog readers! Today I’m sharing the final chapter of my Carambola Tide Pools adventure. I’ve already told you about the strenuous journey to get there, but now I want to give you a glimpse of what it was actually like to be in the tide pools. After an intense climb in, my humans and I were ready to slow down. We knew this wasn’t a place to rush. We wanted to be fully present with the wonder all around us. I’ll admit, the zoomies are very real for me. I’m a dog wh

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’m a pretty confident pup. But that doesn’t mean I don’t still get scared. It’s true, what sometimes comes across as an overinflated ego might have a little fear running underneath it. The reality is, I’m not a large dude. If you’ve explored our beautiful island, you’ll notice there are more big dogs roaming the streets than little ones. It’s a challenge for a small, unhoused pup to make it out there alongside the bigger

After a long car ride to the west end of St. Croix, we were more than ready to hike! The journey to the tide pools started with some uphill climbing—but don’t worry, uphill comes with rewards. When we were up high, there were plenty of spots to stop, breathe, and feel the breeze ruffling through my handsome fur. Since I’m a small but mighty dude, my human dad even lifted me up a few times so I could enjoy the views. (Perks of being adorable.) But don’t let the uphill scare yo

It’s time to address the Shawanda in the room. It’s official, my cat sister hacked Zu Blog. I let my guard down for one second and there she was, paws flying across the keyboard like she owned the place. I guess this is my reminder to pawsword  protect all devices. Don’t worry, I’ve got my eye on her now and hope this kind of feline takeover won’t happen again. I’ll be back in the days to come with a three-part series on the Carambola Tide Pools. But for now, I’ll keep my hea

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Believe it or not, there is still  more to tell you about my family’s time in Puerto Rico. After this, I’ll return to blogging about our local St. Croix adventures for a while. When my humans told me about El Viejo San Juan (or “Old San Juan,” as the English Springer Spaniels would say), it sounded too amazing not to share with my loyal readers. Old San Juan is a beautiful city filled with delicious food, captivating views, and vibrantly colored buildings. The fort I recently

Having wandered the streets of St. Croix, I know a thing or two about forts. We’ve got some great ones on our island. But Puerto Rico? My humans told me their forts are enormous! We’re talking layers on top of layers, winding staircases, lookout points, and so much open space to roam that the smells must seem endless. From what my humans shared, the fort wasn’t just massive, it was full of little rooms and exhibits that helped preserve and teach its long, complicated history.

My humans’ time in Puerto Rico wasn’t all fancy malls and the hustle and bustle of San Juan. They spent much of their time farther east, in and around Fajardo. As much as my humans love a good shopping trip, what they love even more is being out in nature. Fajardo is on the beach, close to a beautiful rainforest, and was highly recommended by friends. My humans care deeply about the environment, so spending a whole day exploring the rainforest felt like the perfect adventure.

Even though I didn’t go to Puerto Rico with the rest of my human family, they showed me tons of beautiful pictures and told me all about their adventure. They shared so many stories that I’ll need a few blog posts to cover everything — let’s just start with their first night. After a super quick 18-minute flight (yes, eighteen minutes  — that’s barely enough time to enjoy the in-flight entertainment), they were ready for a night out in San Juan. Naturally, the moment they ste

I haven’t been able to write this week because my mom took her computer to Puerto Rico and didn’t take me  with her. Actually, my whole human family was gone for the week. But now that they’re back, I can finally return to blogging! First, I want to tell you all about my  week, and once I’ve heard all the juicy details about their trip to our neighboring island, I’ll fill you in on that too. While the humans were in Puerto Rico, the Newfies and I took a little vacation of our

Last weekend, I went to my very first Halloween party! I’ve heard about this spooky holiday before but never took part. Turns out, it’s quite the scene — costumes, music, tasty treats, and more butts to sniff than I could count. To celebrate, we went to a party hosted by Ruff Start , an animal rescue organization here in St. Croix. Festivities were held at Ruff Night – Hair of the Dog Bar, which is a backyard-style spot in Frederiksted on the west side of the island — the sam

Big shout-out to my cat siblings, Lynx and Lunalu, who just turned another year older together! They were six, but now they are seven… wild, right? The world seems pretty obsessed with 6 - 7 these days, so clearly those cats are trending. Anyway — happy birthday, siblings! Hope your party was full of tasty treats, fun toys, and lots of joy.

Last week, I had to visit the vet because I couldn’t put any weight on my left front leg. I know exactly how it happened, but I'm going to keep that little detail to myself. Some stories are better left between siblings. Let’s just say Kona and I were wrestling, and things got… enthusiastic. It’s possible she rumbled on me, but I’m not pointing paws. Plus, I don’t want you to think I can’t take her down. I could if I wanted… even though she outweighs me by, like, a solid 115

I’m just going to put this out there — I think I’ve been a pretty courageous dude lately. I know I already told you about my bravery in the water at Jack Bay, but that wasn’t the only brave thing I did on our recent adventure. After my refreshing swim, my human siblings, mom, and I decided to wander a little farther down the shoreline, eventually making our way all the way to Horseshoe Bay. There were so many beautiful things to see — unique rocks, shimmering conch shells, an

Hey everyone! Last weekend, I had an amazing time exploring Jack Bay — a hidden gem tucked away on the east end of St. Croix, USVI. It’s a bit of a climb down the mountain (watch your paws!), but the view on the way there is astonishing, and the beach upon arrival is totally worth it. I’ve been to Jack Bay before, but this time was extra special because I got to bring my dog sister, Kona. You may not know this, but she loved the water back in Wisconsin. If there was a lake, c

Even though I'm celebrating MY birthday, I thought I’d share some presents with YOU. Please enjoy the gift of these jokes, paw picked especially for you. Why do dogs tend to run in circles? Because it's really hard to run in squares. What kind of dog never throws anything away? A hoarder collie. Why are dogs terrible dancers? Because they have two left feet. **Disclaimer: Not all dogs are terrible dancers. For example, I am actually an incredible dancer. Wanna keep the gigg