Thanks everyone....he will be 9 weeks on 5-26, and unfortunately he has already been taken away from mommy a few days ago. Him and his sister are together, he is on soft food, and is very social and playful with his sister, and the staff member whom takes care of him until I get him. I talk to her daily, she also sends me pictures. I'm sure it would be even better if he stayed with mommy until 12 weeks, if all puppies did, that would be great, but it's just not always the case. They wanted him as independent as possible before he can come home. And with mommy there he wasnt eating wet food at all. But I appreciate your concern. The staff member that takes care of him said lately he's been trying to lick her toes, lol. I can't wait to meet him