Monthly Archives: December 2013

day 63 -final day here for last pup

Well that is our last puppy away to her home now and the place is very quiet. Millie is subdued and slightly unsettled, but will see Freya tomorrow which should help.

So, we have…
Rosie in Holm who has a great family that she has settled in well with. Rosie always seemed like the show dog girl of the litter, so will be interesting to see how she turns out as she grows up.
Moxi who just left today and is going to a young family in Kirkwall. Moxi will be seeing a little of Winston which is great for them. Both have a lot of energy and Moxi seems particularly quick witted.
Alfie who went yesterday to his home in Kirkwall where he is wowing two small weens with his antics. I tried not to be, but was most attached to this wee lad. Another great match to a great family household.
Twist in Shetland is living with 3 lurchers and a cat, playing football and running free and a great excuse for us to visit Shetland.
Ella living in Kirkwall and has been shopping and socialising as well as attending the Christmas Ba’. Not bad at all.
Winston in Burray to a lovely home with a fine Wheaten Terrier as well. When he grows up a bit I think the difference Winston lacks in bulk will be made up for in speed! And Moxi on hand too is superb.
Finally Freya is staying local with my folks which has ended up a fantastic solution for our last pup to find a home. We hung off re-advertising and considered ourselves first of all, but we need to be realistic and as both working full time and kids busy too, it made sense and the folks are over the moon too. We also will be able to mutually help out each other with training and holiday cover. It’s worked out well. Millie will also see one pup regularly which will help her as well I think.

So all in all quite an experience for us all. No losses, all healthy and lively, really good homes found for all and a big weight off our minds.
Thanks to all those that helped and gave advice including Chris and Sue, Linsay, Jen, Sarah, Fiona Keith, Jan Gillies, Colina and Hagan.

But most of all to Millie who has been an unbelievably good Mum.

Tomorrow, two pups leave the nest…

Well time has fairly flown by and tomorrow Twist (Orange) and Ella (Violet) leave for their respective homes. I’m sure they will handle this better than us! But we know they will be spoiled rotten and hope to catch up with them sooner rather than later. Of the five that are left, two more may go to homes before Christmas leaving us three pups over the festive period – which should be fun! (Wrapping paper…)

Day 44 update

The seven pups are really finding their feet now, and have just experienced the outdoors for the first time. With the short days it’s not as easy to get them out during the week, but weather dependent should manage more. Very difficult to keep track of seven pups all running in opposite directions though!

We have found six excellent homes for six pups now. One girl left and the pressure is on at home to keep her. It’s not an easy choice as despite being another mouth to feed, walk and pick up poop, we have been lucky enough to have them from day zero and they are very much part of the family already. Watch this space…!

All are still gaining weight, though the order of large to small has changed a little, but not too significantly I don’t think. It’s a full time job just to keep on top of keeping the cage clean and mopping up after them, but it’ll not be forever.

Millie is now seeing them less except for milk-time and the pups are enjoying their own time far more. It’s nice to watch, and Millie is even starting to play with the pups too. Alfie is tolerating them and just puzzled by their persistence despite him barking at them sometimes!

Outside on the grass at last.

Outside on the grass at last.

Picture says it all!

Picture says it all!

Eating well and enjoyed the morning air.

Eating well and enjoyed the morning air.