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Getting ready

As we wait for Cami to have her puppies I thought I’d share a little about getting ready. I have a couple of totes where I keep supplies. The bigger one has whelping supplies; instruments, small towels, supplements for mom … Continue reading

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They’re here!

Well, it’s a good thing I got home when I did! Let me explain……A dog’s average gestation is sixty-three days. But it can range anywhere from fifty-nine to seventy days depending on ovulation, breeding, etc. My girls seem to usually end up … Continue reading

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The saga continues

Dickens went in for another check-up on Friday. He saw a different doctor because his original carer was not working the day of his check-up. This new vet changed his meds up and bit and suggested we try to get … Continue reading

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New Year’s night

Although I did manage to stay up until the New Year rolled around, it wasn’t to party. It was just a ‘work late night’. That evening Oakley’s temperature had been lower than it had in the past, but still not … Continue reading

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A peek at the week

For those of you that have been following us a while, you know that a mama dog’s temperature will drop before they whelp (aka give birth). For those of you not familiar with this, here is a blog post I … Continue reading

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It’s a wrap!

And for some, it just may be a Christmas wrap of sorts. All of our current puppies have been matched with their excited, forever families. And I’m pretty sure there will be some excited children this Christmas. And it’s never … Continue reading

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Never a dull moment

(*Warning* This post has graphic birthing details 😛 ) Mercy strung me along for a few days for sure. With that temperature drop on Saturday morning, I figured whelping was imminent. And then nothing happened Saturday night. Nothing happened Sunday. … Continue reading

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The struggle

Well, Smudgie’s delivery didn’t go as I’d hoped. Thankfully, it all ended well. But there was a period of time when we had quite a struggle on our hands! It was one of the most dramatic births I’ve ever been … Continue reading

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Settling in

Well, it’s time to introduce Jules’ new, little family <3 We’ve kind of been hovering over them this week, thus the silence and lack of sharing info about the newbies. (She’s watching Hopie who is nearby) I wish I knew … Continue reading

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The neonatal stage

Our puppies make their appearance into the world in our living room. (Yes, puppies are always born in our living room.) The first couple weeks after a litter is born is often referred to as the “Neonatal” stage. Puppies eyes open around two … Continue reading

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