Snuggle Mom...

I gave the girls their snuggle mummy back... remember this? From the early pictures in the whelping box?? They sure did!! Snuggled right up!

You know who still watches closely...

I would say they were all quite happy to have it back - wouldn't you??

Time for Suzhi to leave...

On Friday the 6th of April, Teri came, with her friend Norm, to pick up her new girl...

The dogs were a little afraid of Norm's hat for a while - will have to remember to do some more "socializing" with my girls! It has been a long time since they had seen anyone with a ball cap on...

Now doesn't Suzhi look so much better all bathed up and trimmed, ready to go home? Her new name will be Jasmine... pretty, like her!

I just put this picture in so you can see what the atmosphere is like after a puppy departs... Don't think it is just Amber and I who miss them! ;-(

5 April 12

While we were busy cuddling dogs, this was going on, at the other couch...

Brandy was up on the sofa eating a cookie and Suzhi decided she wanted it...

Then Ziggy came over to "help" too...

Next thing I knew, Nina was over "helping" too...

Ha ha... and you just knew what came next, didn't you? That big tease Brandy turned to face them and actually sat her bottom on the armrest to finish the cookie since she was comfortable that they could not get up and get her... Just you wait Brandy - won't be long now!!

5 April 12 - Nina's visitors

Nina's new owners live down in Toronto. They are leaving on a pre-booked holiday this weekend, so Nina will stay with me till they come back to pick her up on the 20th. But, they could not wait that long to see her and came up for a visit - sweet, eh?!

Barb was wishing she had an extra pair of hands... ha ha

Jerry and Aaron snuck in a cuddle with Suzhi too~

When Barb was cuddling Nina, I would swear it was like the others were saying "me too, me too!!"

Ha ha... Nina! How she loves to nibble at ears!

Aaron was happy with any puppy - who wouldn't be?? They all love their cuddles!

I am so happy that all the pups have such great homes to go to. They have so much to bring to the new families and it is so rewarding to see how the new families already respond to them!

Ha ha... so does it look like she is making herself at home?? ha ha...

That's what I love to see - big smiles on the people's faces - that is exactly why and how I can do this...

Wednesday April 4th

The girls sure get a lot of enjoyment out of playing with this cat tunnel! Nina was just digging away at it!

It makes a fun toy, plus a great little sleeping space! lol Notice Gemma sneaking in there??

Ziggy spends a lot of time watching my every move... smart as a whip that one!

Guess who??

Then we went outdoors to play ball for a while.

Even the rain does not dampen their enthusiasm for this game!

Oh, but how we love the return of the sunshine!

Suzhi and Gemma's colors really stand out in the sunshine!

Ha ha... and here is Ziggy - back on her "perch"!

The last from the 3rd of March

Nina was playing with something, but I could not tell what...

Till I got closer - ha ha... looked like vampire teeth, but it really is some of Brandy's hair, from the garden! Silly girl!

It was a nice relaxing afternoon - we all needed.

The pups amuse themselves so easily...

Can't forget this adorable shot of Gemma - my black jewel!

Pinecone Pleasure...

Puppies do not need fancy toys, believe me... This little pinecone kept them amused for a long time.

Ziggy found it and she wanted no part of sharing...

Oh and she just HAD to tease Suzhi with it...

BUT - she turned her head to check on the others...

and Suzhi nipped right in there and stole it away!

Ha ha ha... fun to watch them playing~

Getting Dirty - doing nothing!

This time of year is dusty and dirty, till I get the yard and gardens cleaned up. I never worry about the gardens while there are pups around. They will wait - and grow back, if they get trampled upon. The pups need the exercise and attention. Seems like they just sit around collecting leaves and stones in their fur though! lol

The wind has been pretty strong lately and that is really making the pup's eyes water...

Of course, the dirt and dust and leaves are all tracking into the house... but, it too cleans so they never get a hard time about it...

But, see what I mean - they are all just sitting around (for a few minutes anyway ;-)

Hmmm... well, maybe not all of them... lol! Someone is in the gardens again...

Ha ha... yeah - and digging! lol

If you enlarge this, you will see what I mean about the fur always getting dirty. At the end of the day, I wash their faces with a baby wipe, then down their body and legs, then their butt ends... Makes them smell pretty and gets the worst of the dust and dirt off and sure saves on baths!

On to the 3rd of April...

The pups sure are starting to get big now... but tehy still love to cuddle up together~

They are just so do-gone cute when they are asleep... ha ha!

Doesn't last long any more... soon they are raing to go again!

Gotta get busy and do some trimming on a few of them! Ziggy needs her eyes done.

Speaking of eyes... Doesn't Gemma have the sweetest ?? I think it is those eyebrows that slay me!

Ah! little Suzhi... such a cutie - I just love her gold coloring!

Hmmm... Nina too - guess they all need their eyes done... and nails and pad hair, plus the hair in the "dropzone". One day real soon!

Oh Lord... Gemma is like the female version of Teddy - so soft and sweet... Sure wish I could have kept her... Here she is, giving her Mommy a "thank you" kiss after Amber finished licking and cleaning her eyes and tummy... sweet~ sigh... This is going to be much harder than I expected.