Five surgical patients are home! (Daisy x Thaddeus)

They all did very well and the incisions are beautiful - tight, clean and precise.  So far, no one needs a cone due to licking the site but that can change!

I brought each one in individually, gave them some food and water and placed in a crate.  They are crated with a buddy patient.  They are in good spirits but a bit 'ticked off' about not being able to interact together as a group.  It will be a bit 'musical' for a couple of hours.

It is very important to me to have blood work done prior to going under surgery because it can pick up inconsistencies that may prevent surgery.  It is very common for a pup to have low levels of one thing or another due to fasting or not taking up enough water.  I don't worry about 'levels' if my vet is not worried.  YOU don't need to worry either!  Pediatric surgery is very different from adult surgeries.  :+)

Fenris and Ginger are bunking together.

Zoe, Dolly and Molly are sharing a space.

The rest of the crew have their turn tomorrow!

Eye Exams and Surgeries.

Today the ten pups and I took a trip to Portsmouth, NH for their eye exams.  They did beautifully.  Dr. Cassotis, the Canine Opthalmologist commented on what a great group they were.  I love to hear that.  :+)

Once home again, lunch was served and  the afternoon was spent giving the five sugical candidates a bath for tomorrow's spays and neuter.  Black, Purple, Pink, Fudge girls and Blue Boy will be at my vets all day tomorrow.  The rest go in on Friday.  After surgeries, the pups are held by the many vet techs to sooth and comfort each pup.  By the time I pick them up late in the afternoon, many times they are ready to wrestle.  It is my biggest challenge to prevent that from happening, so the pup room is re-arranged into smaller pens with just 2 or 3 pups in them.  It is more 'crate-like'.  This set up introduces them to a crate setting.  I also start feeding them individually as well - no more 'family style' eating.  This 'introduces' them to both the crate and eating from their own bowl in preparation for joining your home.

While the first five are at the vets, I will bath the other five and just about be done with that when it is time to pick up the patients.  Busy times!

Vet techs patting and kissing pups at Port City Vet Clinic where we were for their eye exams.

PICK UP DAY(s) - Please read!

Several have asked about pick up day times, etc., so I thought I would repost what I have mentioned in earlier posts.

Here is the run down:

 On SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND AT 1 PM - the following families are picking up their pups:

• D'Anello - Fudge Girl (Dolly)
• Ksander - Pink Girl (Molly)
• Carr - Purple Girl (Ginger)
• Walsh/Harriman - Blue Boy (Fenris)
• St. Hilaire - Black Girl (Zoe)

On TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH AT 3:30 PM - So far, these two families are scheduled:

• McCarte - Yellow Girl (Annie)
• Machemer - Rose Girl (Penny)

 If I find a home for Hobbs (guardian) and Red Boy (pet available), they may be added to either slot.   Bailey will be picked up on a different day.

Vaccine Day! (Daisy x Thaddeus)

I piled all the pups back into the car for their ride to my vet for their check ups and Distemper and Parvo Virus vaccine.  I used my transport buggy to get them into and out of my vet's office.  It was wicked windy today and sometimes their ears and muzzles were being blown all over the place.  Didn't seem to mind them a bit.

Once inside our room, the pups were let out to run around and cause havoc, which they did.  Dr. Berry examined each one and gave them a shot.  None cried or were overly concerned with the vaccine or the examination.

On Wednesday, we pack up again to be examined by the Opthalmologist to be sure their eyes are fine.  This time, they will have a 45 minute drive but this group does not seem to mind car travel at all.  Thank God for small favors!

They are all in there, just some are closer to the back.  When I closed my door, I could see several of them still 'perched' to look out the window as I was driving.  Would have loved to see the faces of drivers behind me.  :+)

This is my travel buggy.  Works quite well!

WEEK 8! Daisy x Thaddeus

Can you believe it?  In another week, these babies will be going to their homes and the fun begins for each family.  Next week's photos will be of each pup being held by their families - an easy photo shoot for me!  :)

This will be a very busy week for me with vet appointments but it will also be a busy one for you as well.  Here is your checklist:

• Did you order your Snuggle Puppy yet?  
• Have you read about pup insurance?
• What about the Critical Stages of puppy hood?  If you have not done the above, PLEASE read my website under Pup Prep Links!  Don't forget to order food there as well.
• Puppy proof your house - shoes, plugs, wires all need to be protected from pup's curiosity.  Have a safe zone for your pup when you can't keep your eyes on him or her.  Accidents happen very quickly!
• Have you checked out a groomer, vet, trainer, friendly dogs to say 'Hello' to your pup?
• What about if you have to leave in an emergency?  Do you have a plan for daycare or overnight care?

Planning is crucial to peace and harmony for you and your new companion.  :)

ADNE's Force of Hobbit aka 'HOBBS' will be placed in a local guardian home for possible inclusion as a future stud. 
Hobbs is 4  1/2 lbs. and with any luck will be a sire to produce mini pups someday.  He has a very confident, happy personality (force) and is small like a (Hobbit) hence his name.  :)  Please contact me if interested!

FENRIS Harriman (Blue Boy) - 8 lbs of calm sweetness.  'Mello' is his middle name.

MOLLY Ksander!  (Pink Girl).  Easily will become 'The Belle of Boston'!  5  1/4 lbs.

GINGER Carr (Purple Girl).  A perfect combination of  'sweet and playful'.  4  3/4 lbs.

ZOE St. Hilaire (Black Girl) - 5  1/2 lbs.  A soft coat and a soft nature.  She will be adored in her new home.

ANNIE MONTOYA McCarte (Yellow Girl) - All of 4  1/2 lbs.  A little sprite with a playful personality.

BAILEY Schmitt (Orange Boy) 5  1/4 lbs.  Can't wait to hear the stories of Bailey and Rosie (half sister) together!

PENNY Machemer (Rose Girl) -  Penny will so enjoy her three human sisters! A social butterfly.

DOLLY D'Anello (Fudge Girl) - 'Oh please can I have that treat now'?  5  1/2 lbs.

AVAILABLE AS A PET.  Red Boy - 7  1/4 lbs.  Kind, gentle, a bit of shyness so needs a quieter home with adults who understand his soft personality.  He will not be happy in a loud, busy household with small children but will
excel in a home who would love a snuggle buddy with lots of time for exploration and gentle training.
Let him set the pace and you will be rewarded with a 'Man's Best Friend' companion.

Pick up day(s), times

I have surgeries scheduled for spay and neuters on February 28 and March 1st.

So far, I have the following pups scheduled for pick ups:

• Saturday, March 2 at 1 pm - Dolly Joy D'Anello (Fudge).  Molly Ksander (Pink).  Ginger Carr (Purple). Fenris Harriman (Blue) and Zoe St. Hilaire (Black Girl)
• Tuesday, March 5 at 3:30 pm - Annie Montoya McCarte (Yellow) and Penny Machemer (Rose).  Any others for this slot?

If anyone cannot make these times, please contact me.

I have two pups available!

Today, I have contacted all buyers with their assignments so am very happy it went well.  Come Sunday, I will post pics of the newly placed pups.

However, I have one gorgeous black male pup available (Red Collar).  I also have decided to keep only one for a guardian home - Green Boy, who I have had my eye on since his birth.

Red Collar Boy will be about 30 lbs. at maturity.  He will make a wonderful companion dog in a quiet adult home.
A gorgeous, easy care, wavy, non shedding coat.

This little beguiling fellow is ADNE's 'Force of  Hobbit'.  His call name is 'HOBBS'!  I always like to give names that exemplify films, books or combinations of them. I think you can figure out that I loved
both the Star Wars movies and the Lord of the Rings books.

Hobbs has a well balanced, confident and social temperament.  Don't let this pic fool you, this guy is the life of the party!
He is a true cuddler, but he won't take up the whole couch!  Will mature to about 22 lbs.

Hobbs is only available to a local Guardian Home placement. 
Please read about Guardian Homes under the Puppy Details Tab.

HOBBS HAS AN INTERESTED GUARDIAN FAMILY AT THIS TIME.