Off to New Homes!

Amos, with his new parents Matt & Kati

So I'm feeling a little sad now that most of the puppies have gone off to their new homes, but I must admit I was rather gleeful last night as I finally took down the puppy pen that had occupied my bedroom for the last two months (I've been sleeping in my guest bedroom for 5 weeks now). I don't think I've ever been so happy to mop a floor :)

I'm lucky because three of the puppies - Tillman (now Major), Amos and Lulu - were adopted by some of my friends that live in state so I will continue to see them from time to time and watch them grow. Ruby is also now living with a great family only a couple minutes away from me so I hope I'll get to see her some as well. Petunia (now Gigi) is now living with a friend in D.C., so although I won't get to see her much, I'm sure I'll receive pictures and updates on a regular basis.

Hazel is still with me... she is scheduled to have surgery on her eyes to correct the entropion on Friday. Thanks so much to everyone who has contributed to her surgery fund. We're nearly there! Once she has a few days to recuperate, she'll be good to go. So if anyone out there knows of someone looking for a great little dog, please send them my way!

Below are some more photos of the puppies with their new owners...


Ruby with her new family

Tillman, aka Major, with his new dad

Just a Few New Pictures...

Breakfast Insanity

As you can see, more food ends up on the ground than in their bellies!

First Shots... Ouch!

The puppies went to the vet last week for their first shots. Kati and I had to carry them into the vet in MAIL CRATES. Everyone was weighed, checked over and then stuck with a big, scary needle. The puppies range from 8.5 pounds (Lulu) down to 6 pounds (Ruby).

Everyone is healthy, but Hazel has developed a hereditary problem with her eyes... actually, her eyelids. She has what is called entropion which is a condition where her lower eyelids roll inwards just slightly, and her eyelashes rub against her eyes. If left untreated, scar tissue will build up and she'll go blind. LUCKILY, it's corrected with a simple surgery and she'll never have problems again. I realize no one will want to adopt a puppy with a defect, so I'm going ahead and getting the surgery done myself. I'm speaking with the vet today about the cost, so y'all pray that I don't have a heart attack when I hear how much it will be.

Kisses from Mom...