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“Call
of the Wild”
It was
a cold morning and the air was crisp and clean. Patches of frost on the grass were
being threatened by the sun’s rays breaking through the trees. Tiny droplets of
humidity were forming on the inside of the windows. In an instant, the
tranquility was broken by a lone voice somewhere within the confines of Heidi’s
whelping box. It was howl, albeit like that of a miniature wolf. Before long, the
inhabitants joined together in a haphazard unison, delivering their own call of
the wild. With a little experimentation, we realized that by whistling, we
could coax the puppies to howl on command.
The puppies are growing rapidly
and it’s amazing to watch the transformation every day as they become more
mobile and their personalities begin to emerge. They are starting to play with
each other and are spending more time awake each day so we’ve added the
extension to the whelping box to give the gang more room to meander around in
and even pick up a bit of speed. They are also interacting more with our family
as we are greeted with seven wagging tails and tiny faces that peer up at us.
The puppies are all so soft and gentle and they lap up every ounce of affection
they receive. It’s impossible to resist picking up and cuddling each and every
one.
This
week saw the introduction of the puppies to gruel or mush: a healthy concoction of oatmeal, honey,
goat’s milk and vitamins to supplement the feedings they get from their mom. It’s
always interesting to see how things take shape during the inaugural feeding.
They’re usually a little apprehensive about consuming something their mom
didn’t deliver. Mr. Twinkie and Miss Blueberry Tart needed no second invitation
and their message to the rest of the group was clear. One by one, the puppies
descended upon the bowl to see what the fuss was all about. Toward the end of
the feast, unrestricted by etiquette, both Mr. Twinkie and Mr. Key Lime Pie
were walking through the bowl and even laying down in it. Heidi also enjoys
mealtime because she gets to finish the left-overs (if there are any) and lick
the sticky mess (also known as dessert) off their faces. Of course, the milk
bar is still open 24/7 and remains a popular venue.
Heidi continues to be a stellar
mom and even begins to whine if she can’t get back to her babies quickly enough
to attend to them. Mind you, she relishes her leisure time and despite the
multiple barriers we’ve put in her way, still makes her daily pilgrimage to our
bedroom in the mornings for her own bit of rest and relaxation.
That’s it for now, but be sure
to join us next week for another inspiring installment of “Puppy Tales”.
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