Yes, I had to give them back. I was just keeping them until they were old enough to go to their forever homes. The lady that had them said she was just so stressed about the loss of the mother that she couldn't bear to see the puppies. After a few days, she realized she had been wrong, and was just so glad the babies hadn't been put to sleep. I guess we all handle stress in different ways. I had fed them every two hours for a week, took them out to potty, and cleaned their little faces and tushes; so I was sad to see them go back. Sometimes the hardest jobs are the most rewarding as you well know. Enjoy your babies, their Mommy is watching and grateful