“Take the Long Way Home” It was unusually warm out for a winter’s day and the sun made what seemed to have been a guest appearance as of late. Most of us are motivated on cheery, sunny days to just get up and go and that’s exactly what she did. Whether it was the mood that this kind of a day inspires or perhaps just a wrong turn, Miss Garlic launched herself over a slat that serves as a barrier in the whelping box to embark upon her first solo adventure. Long before an amber alert was considered, the little girl was discovered on the bedroom carpet across the room safe and sound. She was promptly escorted back to the warmth and safety of the whelping box to join her siblings for yet another nap time. One of the most exciting events for us is when the puppies’ eyes open. Many of the puppies’ critical organs including their brains are not fully formed and they will spend several weeks developing rapidly. Since the gestation period in dogs is short (63 days), the tra...