PICTURES -- PUPPIES - 5 DAYS OLD---Welcome To Illinois Pumpkin...

**cassiesmom** · 01-21-2008, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Reachoutrescue

Paws and fingers crossed that she has a safe delivery and all the pups are healthy.

And how! Pumpkin, Princess, I hope you will have a smooth delivery and the pups will be fine and healthy.

Edited at 11:30 AM to say: Tracy, I filled out a form on your Web site about the puppies

Butt wigglies and chin kisses, good girl, Pumpkin! Oh, how I hope you will have a smooth time with the rest of the pregnancy, and that the delivery will go off without a hitch. Then there will be widdle Pumpkins

who I hope will be strong and ready to grow after they're born.

**pitc9** · 01-21-2008, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

I filled out a form on your Web site about the puppies

...and just what KIND of form was this?? An Adoption form??!?!

**cassiesmom** · 01-21-2008, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by pitc9

...and just what KIND of form was this?? An Adoption form??!?!

I wish it were! Seriously, I wanted to know if there was anything specific Reach Out Rescue NFP shelter needs, since they have just found out they're going to have new-born baby pups around in a few weeks.

I was thinking along these lines: The shelter from which I adopted my cat holds a "kitten shower" every spring - they seek donations of things on the shelter wish list that are kitten-specific, because they always have more little ones around at that time of year. (My shelter is cat only)

**kimlovescats** · 01-21-2008, 12:42 PM

What a beautiful young girl! She does look scared about all that is going on in her young life! Thank you for taking her in and making her "ordeal" as pleasant as possible!

That whelping box is awesome!

Please let us know how she does with her delivery! Praying that everyone does well!

Kim

**Reachoutrescue** · 01-22-2008, 01:45 AM

Well, we really thought it was going to be a few weeks until Pumpkin whelps her babies...I think we are wrong!! Really wrong.

Pumpkin was acting a little strange this morning...restless, overly affectionate, nesting, so I took her temp and it was down to 97.6F. So I called the vet and she said that she is in the first stage of labor and that it may last for 12 to 18 hours, just to be patient and keep an eye on her. Well since about 10pm she has had heavier breathing and seems very uncomfortable and has that look as if she is thinking "what is wrong with me?". We took her temp again tonight and it is still at 97.6F. I have been by her side since then. Her breathing gets heavier then subsides. I have felt her belly and the pups are moving like crazy and are very close to her cervic area. I think it may happen tonight or earlier tomorrow. If by the time my vet opens (9am) tomorrow nothing has changed, I will call my her and if needs be, take Pumpkin in. Just wanted to update you guys.

Here is a picture of her...she looks so sad!

Thank you for all your nice comments regarding Pumpkin, our rescue, and Dave's work on Pumpkin's Whelping "Suite"! I really appreciate all your support in what we do. It means a great deal to me and to Dave. Thank you again and I will keep you all posted. I "stole" my sister's laptop for a couple of days!! Hopefully I will be able to get a new computer or fix mine when I get my income taxes.

*Cassiesmom, I will email you.*

**3muttsandaboston** · 01-22-2008, 01:56 AM

What an adorable little girl. My Gracie is the same mix. I hope everything goes smooth with her during her delivery expecially since she is so young. Good luck little girl!

**Reachoutrescue** · 01-22-2008, 07:22 AM

Shortly after I posted thread #18, Pumpkin started to have her puppies. It was a little tough at first, so I helped her out. She was so nervous but so gentle. The first pup was really hard for, he seemed stuck, so I helped get the baby out and open it's sac. The rest are okay, some came out feet first and she went to open th feet part of the sack for oxygen. So, I opened all the sacs for her. The last one was touch and go. He was not moving or anything, so I picked him up and rubbed him all over. He came around and is doing okay. She still has to deliver the placentas and afterbirth, but here are some pictures I took during all of this. Sorry for the poor quality of pictures, I need a new camera! Also, please don't mind our mess! Sorry.

These two were born about 3 minutes apart. They are twins!

Girl Boy

Now it is three puppies! He is BIG. He is the only one that looks Rottie.

Boy

Number 4 and 5, both boys.

And last but not least...the one I thought would not make it. Number 6...a little boy.

More in next post.....

**Animalhouse26** · 01-21-2008, 12:44 PM

What a poor little girl. I am sure she is happy to be in a home with love, food and affection of others! I wish you and her all the luck with the babies coming! I can't wait to see pics!

**pitc9** · 01-21-2008, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

I wish it were! Seriously, I wanted to know if there was anything specific Reach Out Rescue NFP shelter needs, since they have just found out they're going to have new-born baby pups around in a few weeks.

Oh... good point! (but I really thought you were going to get a puppy!