Aspen, Anderson, and Isabella

Aspen, Anderson and Isabella are now a little over 7 weeks old. They are getting very active, eating like little piglets and since they walk thru their food dishes and water dishes, I stopped putting water in their ex pen. Very smart babies.  If I hear them doing lots of "talking" I open the door to their ex pen and they hightail it into the other room for a drink. 
They are developing personalities and love to snuggle in our necks.  We play with them during the day off and on. At night we take them into the TV room with us and play and cuddle with them.  Last night they fell asleep on our laps.  Last time we had puppies, our grand bipeds were here.  Sure do miss their help with babies.  They were great.  Now it's just me trying to catch 3 puppies when they go exploring.
Since they are also eating real food, they now not only pee a lot but have real poop.  We sure go thru the newspapers.  Thanks to all our friends who save papers for us.
They will be spayed and neutered soon and then available for adoption.  Hoping for great homes for them.
Ernie seems to be doing better.  Will know more when we go back to the vet on Wed.  Keeping fingers crossed we are not imagining it and that he is improving.

Hope you all had a nice Christmas!  Sasha watching over Aspen.  Anderson just leaving...

Way to Go Emma!!!

Awesomtastic!!!  Emma was adopted last night and  is home with her new Dad and will get to see her new Grandma a lot.  She is settling in very well and her new Dad emailed and said she was curled up on his lap while he drank his coffee and checked his email.  They loved her at 1st sight and her new dad is really looking forward to walking and playing with her and doing more training and having FUN!  Lucky girl!! Good friends and companions already- how much  better can it get?

















This is a fairly recent picture of Emma.  Even her ears look more confident ;-)


This was an earlier picture.  Notice her eyes...lookin sad    Always amazing what a little loving and caring can do...

  Now we only have the 3 babies as fosters.  They grow every day and are hungry all the time it seems.
They will miss Emma.  She loved to play with them.  Now Chica and Lucas and Sasha will maybe take turns??? 
Ernie here, just resting and taking it easy in the crate.....I'm thinking maybe it is not so BAD. I have been getting some treats, and more belly rubs etc.  The only thing is I like to be with M & D but am stuck in the crate at night., My new Bed helps...I'll get M to take a pic of my "Temperpedic..) At least that's what I call it. 

Update Ernie and Adoptions

Hey Everybuddy,  Ernie here.  Saw Mr Vet (the surgeon) this morning. Thought I was just getting to go for a ride.  Surprise!! We ended up at that place and they took my temp(not fun) and poked and felt my leg.  But, we are going to try for another 2 weeks crate rest.  He wants to see how I do with stricter resting.  I guess I won't be able to "talk" M or D into giving me some freedom.  They can be pushovers if I work it just right.  Something good came of it though.... I got a brand new soft and comfy bed for my crate.  Think I like it.  Maybe crate rest won't be so bad with it.....

Some new pics of the "babies".  They are now 7 weeks old.  They eat like little piglets. 

Aspen (brindle) Isabella (white & black) Anderson dark brown

Aspen and Chica checking each other out

Anderson the only boy in baby group

Isabella Unique markings one black leg, and a patch over one eye

A video clip of Lucas and Emma(in camo muscle shirt) helping(?) M fold laundry. Just found out Emma has a Meet and Greet with a potential adopter tonight... Keeping paws crossed it willl be a good fit.

Trying to get M to do more posting. She says the babies are a LOT of work.  BUT fun too.;-)

Good News and not sure yet news

Good Monday Morning all,
The good news is the babies are here.  We picked them up Saturday.  They are SO cute!! 5 weeks old and are really good eaters.  They especially like to walk thru their dish.  Maybe tomorrow I will see if I can find 3 small dishes so they can each have their own. BUT I really think they like the feel of and to walk thru the food.  It's more fun that way....I took a short video clip of them "asking for breakfast".  I hope to get better pics of them individually sometime today so potential adopters and view them on PetFinder.
Anderson is the darkest one and a boy, Isabella is the mostly white one with the dark patch over one eye and one front leg that is dark, and Aspen is the brindle girl. They are all very sweet and we are enjoying them and socializing, and holding, and playing, etc........

We woke up to a cold FROSTY morning today.  Had an early vet appointment for Ernie.  Here is the  not sure yet part of the news.  His leg is still causing him problems so we had to leave him at the Vet and they were going to do xrays.  He knew something was up and put on the brakes and didn't want to go with them --- until I stood next to him and started to walk along.  Then he manned up and went along... We will be picking him up sometime this afternoon.  We are keeping fingers crossed but right now do not have a really good feeling about it.  Please keep him in your thoughts..thanks.

Real Enjoyment of Snow!!! & New babies coming.....

Hope you enjoy this video as much as the dog playing in the snow!  Have seen it before but still is good to watch.  Have a good weekend!!  M saw this on YouTube. See comment from Baileys pawrents.

"Hi folks. Thank you for all your warm comments and here are some answers to your questions: I shot this video on VHS-C in my backyard, near Ward, Colorado (8,700' elevation) during a blizzard in the late 1990's; a local weatherman said it was the most measureable snow (if memory serves, it was 54" in 48 hours) from the least amount of moisture ever. Cheers to dogs, and to all those that love them! Please be well and Happy Holidays!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sUL0KCIc48&feature=email

PeeEss:
3 Babies (puppies) coming today!  They are about 5 weeks old.   Mom can hardly wait to get them here and to take some pictures.  The good thing is when she has them to take pics of we get a break from the "flashy beast"

Wags & thanks for stopping by to visit.
Ernie and pack

Noam now known as KOJI

Mom here... Couldn't help myself.  We heard from Noam's adoptive pawrents.  Awesome - I am so happy.  BTW he now has a new name--- KOJI.  Much more fitting than Noam.  An awesome pup and so missed.  BUT super happy that he has found a fantastic new home with people who seem to really love him already. I included their comments cuz I want to remember them.  Made my eyes leak to read it.  Good news is always welcome!!!

This is such a wonderful little dog; we're having a great time, without any potty or chewing accidents.  He's sleeping in his crate until 6:30 am, goes outside, then gets in bed with us, scoots under the covers and goes right to sleep.  He's in the crate during our dinner, but has already earned (supervised) house freedom.  We're working on barking at the neighbors, but he clearly is not a noisy dog.  He likes the long walks and waters all the ferns, but otherwise stays close to my left leg, which is my choice.  He waded into the river and seemed to enjoy that yesterday.  He's such a "quick study," and is such a joy to play with and have around the house.  Good traveler, too.  Well-socialized, well-mannered, sweet disposition.  A great find for us, for sure!
No little thanks to you and your organization. (PUP People United for Pets) Please tell his foster mom how much we are enjoying him, and that all of her hard work has certainly paid off.
Hope you all have a great day!! Love you all and so glad you drop by from time to time to visit.
Mom Barb for Ernie and pack

Chew Fest and Santa- Noam Adopted!!!

Hi everybuddy, It's me Ernie and  you won't see any pictures of me in this one.  I have been laying low and taking it easy( not so easy sometimes).  Taking it easy is NOT an easy thing to do...What are they thinking?????   I have been staying upstairs so I don't have to do so many stairs.  Most every pup and peep here are usually downstairs in the basement doing stuff.  I however must stay upstairs so I won't be running up and down them. I have another VET appointment next Monday.  My leg still isn't back to where it should be.  D says they will probly do xrays.  Never had one. Not sure I want one.

A peaceful evening of chewing for Noam and Emma 2 of our foster pups.. 

A fuzzy picture but Lucas, Chica and Noam are really getting into their chewies.  Mom calls them Nylabones.  She says it is pretty noisy when all 6 of us are chewing at the same time. 

Lucas in stripes and Chica in blue camo. Mom would like to find some pink camo for Chica.  I woofed to her that she best go shopping.  She liked that idea....

Just another view of the 2 little ones sleeping.  They like to cuddle.

M and D were at an adoption event a week ago. They took Noam and Emma. Santa was enjoying all the foster pups PUP(People United for Pets) brought.    A REAL photographer was there and donated his time so we could have some really nice pics of the pups needing homes.  This pic is of Emma and she wasn't really into sitting with Santa. Do ya think is was because they put  antlers on her????

"Oh please please take them off.  I don't care if they show me off better.  I have a beautiful, shiny black coat and some white spotted feet..Isn't that enough?"

Noam LOVED Santa.  He even de-bearded him.  Santa was laughing so hard!!!

Noam just couldn't help himself!!!

Noam you are so handsome in this picture.  A beautiful smart boy!!! The BEST thing is Noam was adopted on 12/3 Saturday by 2 very nice men who travel and who loved him on sight and plan to take him with them.  Wishing you the best Noam!  We miss you!!!  Also, Noam knew how to work them.  He showed off his sit, wait and layed  down at their  feet without being told.  What a guy! 

Santa trying to get Emma's antlers on straight.  Kind of a losing battle.

Emma is a very sweet girl and M is now going to focus on her and getting her a loving home too.

Thanks for visiting us.  We enjoy hearing from all of you.

Ernie