Tag Archives: retire

The girls

Posted on November 22, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

So the reason Coco and I went to town (beside the socialization) was Miss Sky and her daughter Miss Summer went to the vet that morning (hubby dropped them off early) and I was picking them up in the afternoon. … Continue reading →

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I’ve been keeping a secret!

Posted on April 30, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Well, things has been busy and I’ve been keeping a secret from you guys! We have new puppies, but they’re not Cavapoos. Shiloh has presented us with her first litter; a small litter of purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies. … Continue reading →

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Fly away!

Posted on March 7, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

Well, we said farewell to another deserving retiree last weekend. She’s off to a life of adventure, fun and comfort with her new mom. They seemed to hit it off right from the start and Raven just leaned into her … Continue reading →

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Another farewell

Posted on January 22, 2024 by pinewoodcavapoos

I really hate good-byes, especially with my adults. When you raise a dog from puppyhood (especially the planning starts even before the litter is born; matching which parents to put together) you get very attached and invested in that dog. … Continue reading →

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The hardest part

Posted on April 19, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Well, the hardest part of having any pet is losing them, but the second hardest part for a breeder is to say farewell to an adult they’ve raised and loved. But sometimes you have to do the hard things to … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet

Posted on September 20, 2022 by pinewoodcavapoos

Yesterday was different, exciting and sad at the same time. We had special friends driving from far away to pick up our sweet Glory. And they brought with them, our Rosebud! These friends (like family) first connected with us about … Continue reading →

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Future plans

Posted on September 30, 2021 by pinewoodcavapoos

A lot of people ask me on Puppy  Delivery Day, “Isn’t it hard to let them go?” “Don’t you get attached to the puppies?” And I do get attached to them. After planning the “wedding” of their parents months in … Continue reading →

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It’s kind of weird

Posted on April 19, 2021 by pinewoodcavapoos

The day after a litter goes home it just feels weird around here; like something is missing. Sometimes I find myself heading upstairs to take care of the puppies first thing in the morning and then remember they’re not there. … Continue reading →

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I cried

Posted on July 11, 2020 by pinewoodcavapoos

I cried when I left my driveway and hit the main road (as I now had two plus hours to think about what would happen later that morning). I cried when I told them good-bye. And I cried when they … Continue reading →

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Treasure

Posted on January 16, 2020 by pinewoodcavapoos

Treasure has enjoyed motherhood and we’ve loved seeing her with her babies over the years, but it’s time for her to have her own special family to spoil her for the rest of her days. Treasure will be spayed when … Continue reading →

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