MH Mamma - thank you so much for saying that I'm not being cruel - I talked to my vet about it yesterday and she said the same. It just so long to keep my baby confined - I just worry about her all day. Yes, she has plenty of food and water - the water and food containers are attached to the side of the crate so they can't be stepped in or tipped over and I leave the TV on all day. I also leave the door open so the cats can come in and visit (maybe this isn't too good an idea) - just trying everything I can to ease my mind while I work, and you're right about her getting hurt if let to run loose - at this age they're capable of anything and I wouldn't put it past her to chew up one of my favorite things (whatever that may be) And yes it's very cold here now, I actually like the cold better than the heat, but I maybe should have thought about the winter puppy thing - potty time is a little brisk for both of us


[ December 13, 2001: Message edited by: purrley ]