My neighbors purposely bred their dog *Update with Pictures December 17 post 41*

[Freedom]

My heart breaks reading about the mom looking high and low for her pups. Then my heart soars reading that the little one is eating well and seems to be strong. Yippee! Nice to have some good in this sad tale. Bless you Michelle, for hanging in there and helping so much!

[lute]

Oh my gosh! I have totally missed this until now! You have been such a blessing to those pups! Even if there is only one left, none of them would have probably made it if it weren't for you and the vet! What do the owners plan on doing once the pup is weaned?

[IRescue452]

Heartbreaking yes, but some good has come of this. The myth that a dog needs to have a litter before being spayed has been broken in the eyes of these people. And they will be a help in spreading the word slowly whenever they hear somebody talking about having that first litter. Their experience can help prevent other people from going through the same thing. And maybe this dumb vet that told them to have a litter will open his/her eyes (though he is making money off this little scam).
In the US we have a website that we can use to rate vets and comment on them so people can find a good vet. Maybe you have something similar?

[wolf_Q]

How sad. Thank you for helping them. I hope Millan and the remaining pup will do well.

[kittycats_delight]

Thank you all for your ongoing prayers. They seem to be helping a lot. The puppy is getting stronger and stronger. He is eating like a little piggy and growing like a weed. Millan is also doing better. She is no longer crying and searching for the puppies she lost. She is giving full attention to her baby and is being a good mommy. She is very attentive and loving. If the little one is having a hard time getting to the nipple through all the fur she giving him a helping 'hand' or nose actually. It is very cute to see. She is eating better to and all her 'functions' seem normal. Things seem to be going pretty good right now but those prayers are helping pull them through. I got a few pics as per request. I will post them now.

Here is the little guy by himself. He is nearly double the size he was when he was born. He is growing really well and quickly.


Here is Millan with the little guy. See how strong he is holding himself up there next to mommy!


And finally a kissy picture. Here is mommy Millan being attentive and giving him nuzzles.


Thanks again you guys. You really are the best. You cannot imagine how much I appreciate all the kind words and support.

(((HUGS)))
Michelle

[Cinder & Smoke]

Yipes!

He's kinda *small* compared to Mommy!

They both look GOOD - Thanks to Mid-Wife Mom Michelle!

[Freedom]

They both look GOOD - Thanks to Mid-Wife Mom Michelle!

I second that!

Oh, Millan is a tri color collie, so beautiful! My very first dog was that, I was 5 when we got her and of course, I named her Lassie.