Another Fabulous Week!
What a week it’s been! The weather has been beautiful, and the pups have enjoyed every minute of it outdoors. Their confidence is blossoming, and they’re full of fun and personality.
Momma Olivia remains completely devoted to her babies. She’s never far from them and even whimpers when separated for any length of time. Her maternal instincts are truly heartwarming.
This week’s standout moment? Miss Magenta decided to show off her stealth skills—not once, but twice—by sneaking up and stealing my iPhone straight from my pocket! To make it even more hilarious, my phone is also magenta, so seeing her prance around proudly with a matching accessory in her mouth had us laughing out loud.
We’re seeing more and more of the pups’ personalities shine through. They are playful, confident, and curious. After each meal, when the door of their whelping box opens to the backyard, they march out one by one like little soldiers. After about 20 minutes of play, they line up at the door again, ready to come back in. It’s something we’ve never seen quite like this before — we may have a batch of super-intelligent puppies on our hands!
Nursing is tapering off now, though Olivia is still generous with the milk bar. The pups get the occasional after-meal milkshake, but most of their nutrition is coming from solid food. They’re currently eating about 7 oz per meal, and we expect that to increase to 8–9 oz by the time they head home, with meals given three times daily.
This will be our final update as these sweet pups will be heading off to their forever homes next week. It’s been a joy sharing their journey with you!
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