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Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie  I do understand that 5 weeks is too young to leave the Mom and pups but I also know that according to the breeder Ellie will be the last one of the litter to be picked up (tomorrow night). The breeder also told me that Mom is no longer allowing the pups to nurse and that she has "dried up".
As for contacting a rescue, I have already started researching that. I have found 3 Yorkie Rescue groups here in Virginia and have contacted them all...waiting to hear back. I have also contacted AKC and my local SPCA who has given me the contact information for SPCA and AC in the county where the breeder lives.
I do have the time and more than enough patients to care for Ellie. I am at home 24/7, my children are all in school from 8:30 - 4:00 everyday, and the vet is less than 2 miles away and he is on call 24/7 for emergencies! I do have knowledge of caring for tiny babies from kittens covered in fleas with white mouths to helping my rabbit deliver her kits when they were breech. Ellie will have me all to herself and I don't think that too many people out there could be more prepared to deal with whatever may happen. All I was asking for was advice on what to expect from a 5 week old puppy. |
If anyone was to be stuck in this situation, I'm glad it's you. Sounds like you have the knowledge and compassion to deal with this little wee one.
Shame on the breeder. I would have organized a caregiver of some sort for the Mom and pups to remain together a few weeks longer.
