This is what I do

[caseysmom]

buttercup, he has gone above and beyond what most of us on here have done, kudos for him.

[Kfamr]

It's easy to sit behind a computer and say "I would do this or do that" without being in someone's shoes. Fact of the matter is, none of us really know what we would do in such a situation.


He's got many babies to love and care for already, keeping these pups until he finds a home for them would be too much, I think, for him and the current animals he cares for.


Hey, anyone is capable of arranging a transport and offering to foster these puppies, go for it buttercup!

[Willow Oak]

It appears that since arriving Grace has decided that she is through with motherhood for a while. I have been feeding the pups "puppy" food soaked a little in water, so Mom as been relieved of her regular duties. I'll send her in to her babies, and she acts excited for a few moments, but then she is anxious to leave. The poor things cry for their mother, but like all of us the apron strings have to be cut sooner or later.

I spent some time with them yesterday evening. They are not in really bad shape, but all of them have places on their bodies where they've either chewed through to the skin because of fleas or they have a touch of mange. I haven't bathed them yet -- I'll do that today. They will stay with me at least another week then it's off to the shelter. It hurts, but there's nothing else for it.

[Willow Oak]

I failed to mention how much a help to me Grace is. You can imagine that cleaning up after six pooping puppies is quite a chore. They tend to get in the way, so this is where I employ Grace. When it comes time to clean up I'll call Grace: "Here, Gracie! I need your help." She already knows her name, so she comes running. She will lead the pups into another room and keep them occupied while I clean up the room they've messed up. When I am finished, she will then usher them back into the room I just cleaned. She really is a good helper!

[Randi]

I guess Grace is anxious to spend some time outside on your gorgeous property with her new friends. But poor pups missing her. It IS a bit early for them to be on their own, isn't it?

Have you checked Grace for flees etc. ? I hope she doesn't have anything so the rest get infected!

Bathing the pups should be "fun" - I can't wait to hear about it! I'm sure they'll feel great after a good bath, though!

[Willow Oak]

Have you checked Grace for flees etc. ?

I treated everybody yesterday with Frontline (not the puppies though!). Uh, $270 dollars. Yikes!

[Randi]

Gosh, $270!! That is expensive! Any chance you could make a deal with your vet and get it cheaper, since you have so many animals? Or perhaps get it from another place.

I was lucky a while ago, my vet had some Advantage that was just out of date, I got that for less than half the price.