When is it safe to move mom and pups?

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

What kind of homelife is she coming from...? Kept in a kennel? How many dogs did this breeder have?

I don't know the situation but I can't honestly believe this breeder cares for her dogs if she is giving up a litter of pups and the mom...just doesn't sound right to me.

This whole thing just is not sitting right with me and I know how stressful a dog coming into a new home is like because of my work in rescue. If the breeder is not going to keep her until the pups are at least 6 weeks then you have to give her plenty of space from the other dogs and from yourself. You need to go very slow...Her job is to protect those pups and she could view you as a threat so please go easy. She also might be so over bred she doesn't care anymore..The more litters some of these dogs have the less interested they are in the pups. I have seen wonderful moms start caring less and less for their pups by the 3rd/4th litter.

I couldn't agree more. Also, if you are going to take on this responsibility, do you have experience? I don't like this one bit! Momma needs to be as comfortable as she can be with new babies. Stress can bring on a lot of problems with momma. If it were me, as I said before, wait till the puppies are old enough to eat on their own. Why create problems if you don't have to. Momma would not be comfortable with you and your home only being around you one time.

[cheezehed]

I must admit I am a bit surprised by how judgemental some of the replies are. I’ve tried to indulge all of the questions, but somehow it has gotten twisted into a bad situation.

Since some of you are so very curious, this poor woman is recently divorced. She has two children….one with special needs. None of her dogs are kept in kennels, I believe she has around 6. She also has several parrots which she has rescued and even built a parrot facility above her garage just for them. She has been a great pet owner, and has breed yorkies for some time now. Lilly getting pregnant was a complete accident, we were expecting just to pick her up after the divorce was final, but things do happen.

She’s just overwhelmed right now. She has to deal with an ex-husband who left her for another woman. She has to sell her house. She has to figure out the best future for all of her animals. Then let’s throw a job and children into the mix.

We are trying to do right by this little girl and her puppies. Neither us or her are willing to risk any of them. I came here hoping for advice, and I believe some of it was good….but unfortunately the anonymity of the internet allows people to throw stones.

[ChewyGeorgia85]

Originally Posted by cheezehed

I must admit I am a bit surprised by how judgemental some of the replies are. I’ve tried to indulge all of the questions, but somehow it has gotten twisted into a bad situation.

Since some of you are so very curious, this poor woman is recently divorced. She has two children….one with special needs. None of her dogs are kept in kennels, I believe she has around 6. She also has several parrots which she has rescued and even built a parrot facility above her garage just for them. She has been a great pet owner, and has breed yorkies for some time now. Lilly getting pregnant was a complete accident, we were expecting just to pick her up after the divorce was final, but things do happen.

She’s just overwhelmed right now. She has to deal with an ex-husband who left her for another woman. She has to sell her house. She has to figure out the best future for all of her animals. Then let’s throw a job and children into the mix.

We are trying to do right by this little girl and her puppies. Neither us or her are willing to risk any of them. I came here hoping for advice, and I believe some of it was good….but unfortunately the anonymity of the internet allows people to throw stones.

I hope I didn't offend you with any questions or suggestions
The best bet would be at least 4 weeks before you move, at this point the pups can provide more of their own body heat and it is not as critical with mama's milk is not as necessary. If you have a chance, go visit mama and pups a few times (i know it could get expensive) so she becomes comfortable with you around and socialization of the pups can continue.

[cheezehed]

ChewyGeorgia you have not offended me in the least!! Your comments have been very helpful to me, and I think visiting is a wonderful idea. Thank you

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by cheezehed

I must admit I am a bit surprised by how judgemental some of the replies are. I’ve tried to indulge all of the questions, but somehow it has gotten twisted into a bad situation.

Since some of you are so very curious, this poor woman is recently divorced. She has two children….one with special needs. None of her dogs are kept in kennels, I believe she has around 6. She also has several parrots which she has rescued and even built a parrot facility above her garage just for them. She has been a great pet owner, and has breed yorkies for some time now. Lilly getting pregnant was a complete accident, we were expecting just to pick her up after the divorce was final, but things do happen.

She’s just overwhelmed right now. She has to deal with an ex-husband who left her for another woman. She has to sell her house. She has to figure out the best future for all of her animals. Then let’s throw a job and children into the mix.

We are trying to do right by this little girl and her puppies. Neither us or her are willing to risk any of them. I came here hoping for advice, and I believe some of it was good….but unfortunately the anonymity of the internet allows people to throw stones.

No one is being judgemental..you came on here and did not tell the whole story and for those of us that really love our Yorkies it all smelled. Your first post I thought you meant room to room..then it was a little more info..and then you slammed us.

I am truly sorry this woman is going through such hell in her life and maybe if you had explained a little more then you did then maybe you wouldn't be so upset and think we are judging you. We are only trying to do what is right for the mom and puppies as you are.

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by cheezehed

I must admit I am a bit surprised by how judgemental some of the replies are. I’ve tried to indulge all of the questions, but somehow it has gotten twisted into a bad situation.

Since some of you are so very curious, this poor woman is recently divorced. She has two children….one with special needs. None of her dogs are kept in kennels, I believe she has around 6. She also has several parrots which she has rescued and even built a parrot facility above her garage just for them. She has been a great pet owner, and has breed yorkies for some time now. Lilly getting pregnant was a complete accident, we were expecting just to pick her up after the divorce was final, but things do happen.

She’s just overwhelmed right now. She has to deal with an ex-husband who left her for another woman. She has to sell her house. She has to figure out the best future for all of her animals. Then let’s throw a job and children into the mix.

We are trying to do right by this little girl and her puppies. Neither us or her are willing to risk any of them. I came here hoping for advice, and I believe some of it was good….but unfortunately the anonymity of the internet allows people to throw stones.

Im sorry how some the replies were posted. Im glad you came here for advice, there are many here that want to try and help you.
You really didnt have to explain any thing to anyone here.

back to the topic. 150 miles is like what 3 hr drive? thats a pretty long trip for mommy and babies. the first three weeks puppies can not regulate their own heat, they rely on the mom and puppy piles unless you provide additional heat for them, so if you do move them you will need to make sure you keep them warm. keep water and nutri cal for the trip.
The smells of your other dogs when bringing them home might make momma dog very nerves but like you said you have an extra room to keep them separated so thats good. what ever you decide to do I hope all turns out good for you and them. keep us updated.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

Im sorry how some the replies were posted. Im glad you came here for advice, there are many here that want to try and help you.
You really didnt have to explain any thing to anyone here.

back to the topic. 150 miles is like what 3 hr drive? thats a pretty long trip for mommy and babies. the first three weeks puppies can not regulate their own heat, they rely on the mom and puppy piles unless you provide additional heat for them, so if you do move them you will need to make sure you keep them warm. keep water and nutri cal for the trip.
The smells of your other dogs when bringing them home might make momma dog very nerves but like you said you have an extra room to keep them separated so thats good. what ever you decide to do I hope all turns out good for you and them. keep us updated.

No one can really help someone if they are only given half of the information...you could kill dogs that way.

P.S. You don't have to apolgize for me because I don't think it is fair to point the finger at us when we were trying to figure out what was going on for the dogs sake. I don't give a rip about the people but I do care very deeply for the dog and her puppies.

[cheezehed]

Thanks yorkieshadow, I do appreciate it, and I will keep you updated

[cheezehed]

Cindy, I care about the dog and puppies too. That's why I came here in the first place.

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

No one can really help someone if they are only given half of the information...you could kill dogs that way.

P.S. You don't have to apolgize for me because I don't think it is fair to point the finger at us when we were trying to figure out what was going on for the dogs sake. I don't give a rip about the people but I do care very deeply for the dog and her puppies.

I didnt apologize for you or any one else. I was talking to the OP.
yes I do understand in helping we needed more info. as if this dog was coming from a bad place BYB etc. why the move? but its when we start saying
this breeder doesn't care for her dogs or the whole thing just is not sitting right with me. like she has some thing to hide... we don't know these people.
many had gave good advice, thats all she was asking for. we all care about the dogs thats why we are all here.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

I didnt apologize for you or any one else. I was talking to the OP.
yes I do understand in helping we needed more info. as if this dog was coming from a bad place BYB etc. why the move? but its when we start saying
this breeder doesn't care for her dogs or the whole thing just is not sitting right with me. like she has some thing to hide... we don't know these people.
many had gave good advice, thats all she was asking for. we all care about the dogs thats why we are all here.

Yes you did but unless the questions are asked then you can't figure out the answers.

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Yes you did but unless the questions are asked then you can't figure out the answers.

I said
Im sorry how some the replies were posted.
I never said I apologize for this and that member.


im out of here , Have a nice day.

[cheezehed]

LOL actually I was trying to keep it simple in the beginning because I didn't want to irritate anyone with details. ANYways, I have gleaned so far that it would be better to wait at least 3 weeks...and try to visit mommy in between if I can