Last Four Pups Go On Their Way
And so the final four left yesterday…Little Cupid, Vixen, Dasher and Donner. I was sad but business-like once again. We let the pups romp outside with the family that took Cupid and that made a good memory for me of transition.
Cupid
To you Cupid I wish for many long and lazy nights spent chewing a good bone, tired out from a day of playing with your doggy sister and from good, long, Cesar-inspired walks. Your new family will love you and more importantly, keep their attention on what you need to live a full life as a dog.
Vixen
Vixen, to you with your spunky and happy personality I wish for you many silly games with your new little family member. I hope you have lots of doggy play-dates, long romps in big spaces, and I hope you learn to catch a frisbee. I know you will be a beautiful jumper, your tiny 8 week old body already so athletic. Be a good girl and learn the rules of your new home. Make me proud.
Dasher
And Dasher, my beautiful boy, enjoy your new family – full of love, children and other dogs. Learn the rules of the house and teach your owners some new tricks. Get your doggy brother into shape and get your people out walking more often. And enjoy all the love the children have to give.
Donner
And finally, dear little Donner. You are so loved, I can see it in your new family’s eyes. You will grow up to be a beauty. Keep your happy tail wagging sweetness. Enjoy all the things life is going to give to you. Make new friends that honor the friendship between you and my son…for you were his favorite playmate, and his pride and joy. Remember how to give paw (both the front AND back!) and never ever forget how to dance.
Vixen needs a home
The puppy adoption interviews are in full swing. I was so worried about having a litter of 7 males and only one female – in my past experiences everyone wanted a female and the males were hanging on till last. But this time everyone wants those males and poor little Vixen is all alone with no one coming to see her! And what a shame as she is a sweetie. We’ve tried to get some more pictures that capture her personality because it is hard to capture a mostly black dog on film. She is a smaller dog, likely going to be 60 lbs (the word smaller here is relative). She is active and playful and has a lot of energy. She’d be a great companion for someone with another dog or someone who likes to take walks or better yet a runner! She has the stub tail that makes her look like a little teddy bear and she is built boxy with an adorable, inquisitive face. I hope this post inspires some of you to step forward and send in an application for this gem of a puppy.
On another note, I am exhausted. Have I mentioned that? I am. Today I worked all day at my (more…)
Puppy Personalities Shining Through
Puppy personalities are really starting to come to the surface. Here’s my description of the puppies’ personalities thus far:
- Dancer and Cupid – A tie for most energy, most nippy and most rascally! They will be a lot of fun but will need to have their energy burned off daily I predict.
- Vixen – a close second for energy. SO sweet! Will cuddle and when she wags her stub of a tail her whole body moves back and forth! She is adorable looking! My friend’s favorite.
- Dasher – will settle well and likes tummy rubs. One of my favorites.
- Donner will be the last one standing when my son is playing with them. He’s the one he is teaching all the tricks to. A medium nipper, will stop if you squeal. Will be a very beautiful (more…)
