So much has happened! (pics added)

Wow - it has been very busy around here. Of course, there was Thanksgiving with all that it emcompasses - company, lots of food preparations, decorating and cleaning and EXHAUSTION! It was fun, but I am happy it is over.

Clara Belle and the pups were also very busy making huge changes as well.

• We have begun the weaning process which means I make lots of food for the pups and serve it several times per day and Clara only nurses in the am and pm. Her food portions are now being reduced to help her dry up her milk slowly.
  
• The puppies are all able to drink water as well as eat their 'baby mixture' which is made of Goat's Milk, water, Gerber Baby Meat and Sojo's organic oat blend.
  
• I have changed their potty area from the crates with Potty Pads in them to a square low-sided plastic container filled with wood pellets.
• Their area has now been expanded to include a mini playgym for crawling and investigating.
• Their bed cushion was moved so that everything can fit. The floor has a rubber pad on it for traction and a corner filled with stuffed animals for snuggling.
  

Although most of the pups are on the cushion, you will find Red Girl snuggling amongst the stuffed animals and peeking out at the back edge of the playgym is Black Boy.

As you can see, the pups are gobbling up their food. I still have not made it too thick as some of the pups are still developing teeth and they seem to be satisfied with the milk mix still.


I have been so surprised that they are doing so well with using the potty box after I expanded their pen.


My dear friend, Kathleen, visited on Saturday for a puppy fix. I don't know who enjoyed the afternoon more - Kathleen or the pups! Kathleen is very talented - she can play with pups and take pictures at the same time!!! LOL!!