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Butter then the Rest
Mom is Butter
Babies are:
Butterscotch, Butterball, Butterfinger, and Nutterbutter
Nutter is the boy. The others are girls.
Babies are:
Butterscotch, Butterball, Butterfinger, and Nutterbutter
Nutter is the boy. The others are girls.
March 11th:
Can't believe they've been with us for a month. They are the cutest, funniest little pups. They are also the most advanced pups we've ever had in our home. They had their eyes open at about 9 days and were already tromping around about day 15. They "talk" all the time to each other. I love the little growls. When we introduced the toys to them, they pounced immediately, while one of the little girls (Scotch) just barked. It was as if the heavens opened up and said, 'You now can bark!" Because she did... Then I went back into their room a bit later and low and behold they were laying all over the toys. Sooo cute!
The cats have decided to hang out with the pups now so they're going to be really good with cats. And of course, I wish I could keep the kids out of the puppies room but they've been so patient in waiting to play with them and a month of pent up play is being released! The house will be quiet except the occasional tiny grunt, growl or bark and I'll panic wondering where the kids are and then I remember. Oh yeah. We have puppies in the house. Forget TV. Forget video games. Puppies trump all.
Can't believe they've been with us for a month. They are the cutest, funniest little pups. They are also the most advanced pups we've ever had in our home. They had their eyes open at about 9 days and were already tromping around about day 15. They "talk" all the time to each other. I love the little growls. When we introduced the toys to them, they pounced immediately, while one of the little girls (Scotch) just barked. It was as if the heavens opened up and said, 'You now can bark!" Because she did... Then I went back into their room a bit later and low and behold they were laying all over the toys. Sooo cute!
The cats have decided to hang out with the pups now so they're going to be really good with cats. And of course, I wish I could keep the kids out of the puppies room but they've been so patient in waiting to play with them and a month of pent up play is being released! The house will be quiet except the occasional tiny grunt, growl or bark and I'll panic wondering where the kids are and then I remember. Oh yeah. We have puppies in the house. Forget TV. Forget video games. Puppies trump all.
As I was sitting there, my pant leg got wet and I figured she was licking me. Almost simultaneously I realize she is nesting and I get up to figure out where I'm going to put her because wow, they may be coming sooner then I thought and I should probably have a place for her and oh, yeah, tell someone that I brought her home..... Then I realize my pant leg is wet not from Momma giving kisses but from blood and low and behold we have a puppy. Holy Cow. I'm going to have to whelp these pups now. YIKES. 2 hours later we have 2 boys, 2 girls and a wiped out Mom. Time to name her and the litter. How did all of this happen? I thought I was just transporting a dog today. Now I am officially part of the whelping club.
Feb. 11th:
I was at the shelter picking up a dog. I saw a pregnant Terrier mix and told them to call our rescue if they needed help with her. They asked if I wanted to take her today and "foster" her. I looked at her and thought, "Oh, she's got a little bit of time but what the heck." I brought her home. She just waltzed in like she owns the whole place. I went to lunch with my parents and picked up kids from school and came home. She was of course in my office sitting on my chair. That's cool. I take a picture of her thinking I'll send to everyone and say, "Future Board Member..." and I scooted her off and sat down. She went under my desk and seemed to relax.
I was at the shelter picking up a dog. I saw a pregnant Terrier mix and told them to call our rescue if they needed help with her. They asked if I wanted to take her today and "foster" her. I looked at her and thought, "Oh, she's got a little bit of time but what the heck." I brought her home. She just waltzed in like she owns the whole place. I went to lunch with my parents and picked up kids from school and came home. She was of course in my office sitting on my chair. That's cool. I take a picture of her thinking I'll send to everyone and say, "Future Board Member..." and I scooted her off and sat down. She went under my desk and seemed to relax.
They'll be looking for their homes in another month. It's almost sad to think of but I know we have another month to enjoy them.
April 7, 2009
The bewitching hour has struck and our pups are finally 8 weeks old. It's hard to believe it was 2 months ago that these beautiful special little creatures came into our lives. They have enriched our home so much. This has been a experience of a lifetime. It's bittersweet to know very shortly they will be going to their new homes and someday they won't even remember us.
It feels like kids going off to college but these "kids" won't ever be returning. We can only hope that we get updates and can know how they are doing. We hope that we get pictures when they are full grown. Just as long as we know they are loved and cared for, well, then we know it was worth it.
So, here's our latest photos and update on their personalities. I can't believe how much they have blossomed over the past 8 weeks. The last 2 weeks they have totally come into their own. It's been fascinating to watch them this entire process.
Butter Then The Rest
Momma Butter had her puppies on Feb. 11th. She had 3 girls and one boy. Momma Butter is a 35lbs Terrier mix. We don't have any idea who Dad was as Mom came into the shelter pregnant and in fact, had her puppies 4 hours after leaving the shelter and arriving in her new foster home.
The Butter Family has lived in a foster home with dogs, cats and kids. The puppies are very use to being with people, around people, part of their families every day life. They are well socialized and loving. They are spunky and outgoing. We expect they will be in the 30-35lbs range when full grown. They have long bodies and short squatty legs. They are all very chunky.
Butterscotch, Scotchy: is a character. It's probably the wire hair that gives her that extra spunk. She just always has a twinkle in her eye and she's always up to something. She usually is the first to come up to the camera when we're trying to take photos of the group. She is a lover girl and will sit in your lap for hours as her tail swishes back and forth.
Nutter being the only boy is the most outgoing. After all, he has to protect his sisters. He is the first to race to the door in the morning and the first to greet you. He stumbles out of bed when you wake him as if he's been jolted from a great slumber. He loves to play but he's also one of our best cuddlers. He has a fabulous personality and when his sisters all pile on him, he just lets them. He's learned to be a gentleman already!
Butterfinger (We call her Finn) is the baby of the litter. She cries, whines, begs for attention. She wants you to pick her up first and of course we usually do. She loves to be toted around the house either in your arm, in a pack or however as long as she's with you. I can't tell you how many times I've found the kid's doing homework with Finn on their lap.
ButterBall loves appropriately to play with toys, especially anything round. We tell her all the time that she doesn't have to live up to her name, Ball! She is sweet, outgoing, friendly and her tail just wags a million miles a minute when she's really happy. I love to hold her and feel that tail just go thump, thump, thump in the air. It's like the greatest affirmation that she feels loved.
The bewitching hour has struck and our pups are finally 8 weeks old. It's hard to believe it was 2 months ago that these beautiful special little creatures came into our lives. They have enriched our home so much. This has been a experience of a lifetime. It's bittersweet to know very shortly they will be going to their new homes and someday they won't even remember us.
It feels like kids going off to college but these "kids" won't ever be returning. We can only hope that we get updates and can know how they are doing. We hope that we get pictures when they are full grown. Just as long as we know they are loved and cared for, well, then we know it was worth it.
So, here's our latest photos and update on their personalities. I can't believe how much they have blossomed over the past 8 weeks. The last 2 weeks they have totally come into their own. It's been fascinating to watch them this entire process.
Butter Then The Rest
Momma Butter had her puppies on Feb. 11th. She had 3 girls and one boy. Momma Butter is a 35lbs Terrier mix. We don't have any idea who Dad was as Mom came into the shelter pregnant and in fact, had her puppies 4 hours after leaving the shelter and arriving in her new foster home.
The Butter Family has lived in a foster home with dogs, cats and kids. The puppies are very use to being with people, around people, part of their families every day life. They are well socialized and loving. They are spunky and outgoing. We expect they will be in the 30-35lbs range when full grown. They have long bodies and short squatty legs. They are all very chunky.
Butterscotch, Scotchy: is a character. It's probably the wire hair that gives her that extra spunk. She just always has a twinkle in her eye and she's always up to something. She usually is the first to come up to the camera when we're trying to take photos of the group. She is a lover girl and will sit in your lap for hours as her tail swishes back and forth.
Nutter being the only boy is the most outgoing. After all, he has to protect his sisters. He is the first to race to the door in the morning and the first to greet you. He stumbles out of bed when you wake him as if he's been jolted from a great slumber. He loves to play but he's also one of our best cuddlers. He has a fabulous personality and when his sisters all pile on him, he just lets them. He's learned to be a gentleman already!
Butterfinger (We call her Finn) is the baby of the litter. She cries, whines, begs for attention. She wants you to pick her up first and of course we usually do. She loves to be toted around the house either in your arm, in a pack or however as long as she's with you. I can't tell you how many times I've found the kid's doing homework with Finn on their lap.
ButterBall loves appropriately to play with toys, especially anything round. We tell her all the time that she doesn't have to live up to her name, Ball! She is sweet, outgoing, friendly and her tail just wags a million miles a minute when she's really happy. I love to hold her and feel that tail just go thump, thump, thump in the air. It's like the greatest affirmation that she feels loved.
Butterball
Butterball
Butterball
Butterball
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Nutter Butter
Nutter Butter
Nutter Butter
Nutter Butter
