I wish they could keep your post at the top of the discussion page.....maybe as a sticky. So many people just don't get it. They want to take that little baby home as soon as possible. It's just so abnormal for the pups to leave the mom too soon and it is twice as difficult for the new owner to have a little baby that has no ability to adjust properly to the new surroundings. A 6 week old pup is just a defenseless little baby that needs to be snuggling with it's mom and litter mates, not trying to be a new family member in a strange place. Of course it will survive with proper care but as you have found there are so many other factors that need to be considered. |