Pups are 7 weeks old - Their sweet momma died :(
 

Last Wed my precious Minky was attacked by a coyote and died later that afternoon - I am absolutely heartbroken about her being gone. She was my baby and followed me everywhere I went, when I had to leave she was waiting patiently at the door, I would get up and walk outta any room in the house and she would follow me to my next spot - even if she just got settled - She was the most loyal and loving dog I have ever known. I am so sad I don't know how the despair will ever end…. I know life goes on and the best thing she could have left me were her precious little babies - My sweet momma had 4 puppies July 1st so they are just about 7 weeks old - the vet said the puppies will be fine without her as they were being weaned by momma starting at week 5 - they were already eating puppy food on their own and i've been supplementing the last few days with fresh goats milk a few times a day - they seem to be sleeping ok and active and we do have their daddy and he is very sweet with them and plays and interacts…. But I just wanna know if there is anything I need to be doing to help them adjust or become socialized better now that their sweet momma isn't here to show them. I feel so sad for them that this happened and we all miss her so much - I am so grateful for this forum - It helped me numerous times when Minky whelped and I referred to it almost daily since then regarding different situations. thank you in advance for advising me on this as well

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Little Minky went to rainbow bridge, I am so sorry. How I wish our precious Yorkies would not be gone so soon. I am thankful the puppies will be all right. I will pray for comfort for you . Anytime we lose our babies it is very heartbreaking. Little Minky is running with my Teddy Peanut. How I miss him but I know he is up there playing ball with Minky.

I am so sorry for your loss. How heart breaking! Now its up to you to fill in for momma unless you have another willing female that will help out. I'm not sure how/what puppy daddy's teach them. Others will chime in to help I'm sure.
Again I am so so sorry!

I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your lil momma. thank goodness the puppies were being weaned, poor lil tikes to loose their momma, my heart is just braking for you and those precious little babies. I will keep you in my prayers to help give you strength to get you through these painful days.

As I was reading this tears were falling down my face. I am so so sorry for your loss. I pray for you & your family and that the strength in you will get you through this difficult time. RIP Minky! :rainbow::rainbow: :lovewings :rainbow: :rainbow:

Awwh, so sorry for your loss. The babies will be fine, I got my pup at 7 weeks and he did fine. He's 14 weeks now and adjusting great to his new surroundings. I am happy that you at least have her babies to comfort you. Glad to hear they still have daddy to teach them. Words can't express the loss you must be feeling.

I am so sorry for your loss...I know how hard it is! I hope you find comfort in the puppies and their daddy. It sounds like the babies will do fine, thankfully. Thinking of you. :-(

I am so sorry for your loss. The puppies should learn socialization and bite from their daddy.

So very sorry. I know that pain all to well. The pups will be fine just handle and play with them. Yes mom would have taught them a few more things. Again I am so sorry and sending big hugs

I'm so sorry about the loss of your sweet Minky.

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thank you everyone for your sweet prayers and words of concern - I am starting to function again and the pups are really doing well…. sounds like I shouldn't worry about them - now I just gotta figure out if I should keep one in memory of their momma - thank you again for all your sweet words

Awh I would definitely want one of her babies in memory of her, a girl the one that looks most like her. I would be afraid that I would regret not taking her later. Good luck on your decision.

I am so sorry for your loss. I guess it's all up to you to decide about keeping one.... I'd end up keeping all of them, which is why I could never let my girls have puppies.

Good luck, it sounds like the babies are all doing well.

:thumbup::thumbup: I second that! (Highlighted in red) I could never be a breeder...I would keep everyone of the pups. I would get so attached and could never let them go. Then my DH would move out because dogs would be everywhere! LOL :D:D. At least I know my weaknesses and limits!

I am so sorry that you lost sweet Minky. What a horrible thing to happen. My heart goes out to you. I hope you keep at least one of her pups. I am like the others....would want to keep all of them.