More Pups

On the 26th, Lady (another foster with SSMPR) had 8 chocolate pups. She was a terrible mom and the first two pups died because she did not remove the sac. Once discovered in the morning, Lady was taken to the vet and they removed 6 pups by c-section ($1400). She refuses to take care of the surviving 4 and they need to be bottle fed every two hours. A wonderful volunteer is making it happen and we are praying they all survive.

Today, Norma (another foster with SSMPR) gave birth to 8 pups, 1 red male, 1 red female, 1 black and tan female, 2 black and tan males, 2 chocolate females, 1 chocolate male. They are all doing well! She started at 9:30 am and gave birth to her last one at 4pm. They all seem pretty healthly and she is taking good care of them. She will also need your prayers that they all survive.

Only one more pregnant puppy mill dog needs to give birth, I go on vacation tomorrow and will update you when I get back from our much needed Alaskan cruise.

Update on Pups

I am sorry to say that little Ollie and Sophie did not make it.... The other three pups are now 20 days old and are starting to walk. Here are some really cute pictures of the little boys. Hershey, Archie and Phil. Archie is the Black and Rust little guy on the left, Hershey is the Chocolate little boy upper left and Phil is the little guy on the right.

Archie did have a little accident a couple of days ago. Another puppy mill female dog we are fostering. Grabbed him, moved him and bite him enough to draw blood and leave three small puncture wounds on his left shoulder. Archie and Phil are identical.... now we call tell them apart! Anyone interested in adopting one of these little guys.... You can fill out an application at www.ssmpr.org and the location is Minnesota. They will not be ready to go until they are at least 10-12 weeks of age. They will be neutered and updated on shots when adoptable. Norma (another foster's dog) is ready to give birth anyday. Marcie may be pregnant and only have one baby and is ready to give birth anyday. Lady is definitely pregnant and is due at the end of the month. Wow! So many baby's.... You usually do not see puppys coming through rescues. The mom's will be available after 12 weeks and will be spayed and UTD on shots. Any Takers????