Orphaned puppies update!
 

Whewww, I finally have a little breathing room. The puppies are all snuggled up in their bed and sleeping with fat little bellys. I started the mush yesterday at noon and OH MY GOSH! Are they little piggies. I never dreamed that they would get soooooo dirty. Needless to say they got their 1st real bath with shampoo and all. They seemed to really like it though. I am still giving them their morning and night time bottles. They just seem to rest better. The Vet is amazed at how well they are and how FAT they are, especially Ms. Piggy. I just wanted to give you all a quick update. I am off to do the never ending supply of laundry. I am doing piddle pads but they still get their towels dirty. I have received so much support from all you and I cannot remember everyone's names but you know who you are. THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!
Migualla, Ms. Piggy, Fat Albert, Eddie, Tinkerbell, Tallie.

That is wonderful news! They do pee and poop a lot, though don't they? :D

Yes they do!!! I think until you raise a litter you dont realize just how much the Momma does for her babies. I know though that poor Shelbie would rather be here doing this for her babies herself. I hope she is looking down watching and see I am trying to do a good job in her place. I hope she sees what sweet babies she has and knows they miss her terribley as do I. I am still so sad and it is so hard to think about her. Here is a couple pics for you to see how sweet they are.

You have some gorgeous babies. Are you keeping any?

They're beautiful! :congrats: Can I come over and play? It's only a short drive from Georgia to Missouri :teeth:

Sounds like they are doing great!!! They are so cute. You are a great mommy and it sure shows!!!

Come on over! It's only a hop,skip and a jump to here in MO. LOL Thanks for the compliments, we appreciate them. These babies are so sweet! They are starting to try to play and it is so cute.
Migualla

Hi. Great job! They look great! I am sorry for your loss, but look what you have gained. What colors are these pups. Some look lighter and some darker. Might be my computer. Are you keeping any? Let us know. Thanks! and Take Care!!!

Alright! See ya there! Just make sure you have a pot of coffee brewing..I might need it ;)

What wonderful news!! Good job! They really look like they are thriving! Little Shelbie would be so proud! Thank you so much for sharing them with us ... of course this is not nearly as good as playing with them would be, but it's the next best thing!! ;)

Babies.........
 

I am so proud of you!!!!! Looks like you are doing a great job. My heart goes out you. I'm so sad for your loss, but remember you have a part of her in those babies. Hang in there.........your do'en wonderful! :thumbup: :)

what sweet little babys! i say you keep one! it will be like having a part of shelbie :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork

Those little babies are so precious. You are doing a wonderful job caring for them, and my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Shelbie. As someone else said, you have a part of her that no one can take away.

Thanks for your encouragement! I am not sure what color you would call the 2 twins. They are getting darker and darker but still a lot different color than the 3 others. If anyone has any ideas as to what color they are I would appreciate it. Their hair seems to be of a different texture also. As for keeping any, well we will be keeping one or two. LOL My best friend is adopting one.
I had some lady show up the other night that had heard about the puppies. She started asking me about papers and telling me she is looking for one to breed young! Apparently I was a little less than nice because when I came back in the house my husband said "well we wont have to worry about her coming back." I dont have a problem with responsible breeding at all. That was not what the problem was. It was that she didnt care about what they had been through or what happened to the mother she just wanted a little girl to breed young so she could have tiny puppies. She even said she rolls the birthday back by atleast a week and a half so they look smaller for their age. I am a little protective if you cant tell. I just want them to have really good homes or they will be staying their little butts right here with me!!!
Migualla

I'm glad the pups are doing so well ...they look fat and sassy.
Little Shelbie RIP would be so proud of the good job you are doing raising her babies.
I'm glad you blew that women off..I would not sell one of my babies to someone like her either..
She does not sound like a responsible person, let alone an ethical breeder.
You have my phone number if you ever need to talk.. just give me a call.

Hey, MOM!! You have done such a wonderful job taking care of these babies. AND, I would have bitch-slapped that woman or to use my fav....Slapped her into the middle of next week!!!!
You might have more of the same ignorant people wanting your babies, but stick to your guns and send them away empty handed..
Give them smoochies from Rini and the cuties..

Hello. I am glad to see everything is going well too. They do look nice and healthy...Are they purebreds?? Because you have mentioned how the color is off and the texture of their hair is different, as well.....Take care!

Well as far as I know they are. The man I got her from raised Yorkies and nothing else that I saw. She was in with a male Yorkie when I got her. I tried to get the male also but he wouldnt give him up due to the fact that he was really little. Shelbie was to big for this man to breed he said. I didnt care anyway because I wanted her for a companion. I am amazed at how fast word got around that I had these puppies. My gosh people come out of the woodwork dont they? I am not selling the puppies. I am finding wonderful pet homes for them where they will be a member of a family. I am also paying for their surgeries when they are old enough to be spayed or neutered when the time comes. I feel these babies are my responsibility for life not anyone elses. If they have medical problems in the future I will be responsible for them. I also am going to require that if they cannot keep them or things dont work out they have to return them to me. No if,and's or but's about it. I cannot wait to see what Ms Piggy and Fat Albert (the 2 lighter colored) ones turn out like. Their hair feels the same as the others it is just different. I know that doesnt make sense but it is just not as long as the others.
Migualla

I guess I should say that the hair on the two brown puppies has a different look but feels as soft as the others. It is also not getting as long as the black and brown puppies. Hope that makes more sense.
Migualla

Miguala, we will have to chat about the babies when we both have time to take a breath. I might be able to shed some light on the texture issue..

The little girl that Im getting is also a twin! I didn't even know dogs can HAVE twins! Your babies look beautiful and I cant wait to see how the chocolates turn out! :wub:

If you would like a copy of my adoption forms which the adopter has to sign please PM me with your email address. It sounds like you want to do what rescue likes to do. When we would adopt a dog out we would go over the rules and make the people sign them. One of the requirements is that the dog has to come back to rescue if the people don't want them anymore. We also keep our name on the micro-chip so if the dog got picked up by the pound we would know and could get them out. Just let me know.