Happy Birthday Puppies

Seven pups turned 7 weeks old, just about 7 days ago. Here are their official birthday portraits. Thank you Mimi Reid for these great photos.

Bowie

Donna

Foxy (Kendra)

Helena

Selena

Mitch

Diana on the far right

Puppy magnet, Mimi

Top to bottom: Diana, Donna, Helena, Kendra, Bowie, Mitch

Happiness

Question: What do these two things have in common?

Answer: They both make me smile.

Lola - What a good mom

Lola wasn't so sure about her new situation on Day 1. But once she understood that we were here to help her raise her babies, she settled right in! And then she bought me presents!!!

Let the knitting begin.

Growing Like Weeds

They grow up so fast.

18 days old - experimenting with solid food, wobbling around, noticing each other and starting to play.

4 weeks old - reliably eating solid food, running, scampering and playing hard with each other.

Mom doesn't want to nurse anymore - sharp teeth and claws. But when she does, she stands up and makes them work for it. The sessions are very short.

Diana was the first pup born. She's been a bit of a loner. If you've watched the puppy cam, you'll notice that she often sleeps by herself. She's also been the first to try new things - first to open her eyes, first to eat solid food.

But at this point, she's right in there with the rest of them.

They grow up fast!