Puppies are all happy and healthy today! They seem bigger every time we feed them, and they are starting to show their personalities already. In this photo you see the male we are calling Patch- for the single eye patch- and the female that is the smallest of the litter.
Patch is about twice the size of his little sister!
These little guys have a lot of personality! I keep catching them doing silly things like falling asleep while trying to climb out of the box. They started trying to climb out as soon as their eyes slitted open, so we think that the little eyesight they have is already affecting their behavior. You can see the black spots on toes, nose, and ears. These weren't there at all last week, and there are more every day!
They are getting baths several times a day. They relax more in the bath than any other time, their whole body sinking in to the water. Yesterday we noticed most of them were turning upside down as they floated. I think it has something to do with the specific gravity of a milk-filled belly. Maybe they will learn to do the backstroke!
I have talked to a number of people about adopting these puppies when they are ready to go to their own home. We are going to do everything we can to give them a good start and send them to the best homes. We will be looking for people that are willing to adjust their lives to make sure the dogs get what they need, from play to exercise to socialization. When the time comes we won't sell the puppies to their new people, but we are definitely asking for help with the expenses as they grow! We need a constant supply of puppy milk replacement- which is costing about 80$ each week- shots, rags, towels, and chew toys. If you are interested in a puppy from this litter, or just in helping them out, please contact me at sunhorse1@att.net.
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