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“Aubrey”

“Amelia”

September 2, 2011  -  The Birth

 

 

Being a breeder is one of the hardest jobs in the world I think.  As much fun and joy our dogs bring into our lives, having babies, though a completely natural thing, is not easy. Life is a delicate thing and birthing experiences are often heartbreaking. We are grateful that along with heartbreak this birth experience also brought joy. Two beautiful little Tricolor girls to love and be proud of. And, of course, we are so thankful that Faye was never in any danger for her life despite her struggle to bring her babies into the world.

 

So… ONTO THE JOY!!!!

 

We are very happy to announce the arrival of Faye’s two healthy baby girls, who came out easily without any trouble, Aubrey first at 2:48 a.m. and then Amelia, who arrived at 3:50 a.m.

 

Aubrey was born weighing 9.6 ounces, a VERY healthy weight. She arrived without incident and was strong and healthy from the start, ready to nurse as soon as she was cleaned up. She is perfect and is going to be stunning.

 

Amelia, which means little flyer, quite literally flew right out. Okay, there was more sliding than flying, but she came out real easy just the same! That is thanks to her more manageable size, a healthy 5.5 ounces. I chose the name without even knowing the meaning behind it (my friend Kris is the one who told me afterward) but it turned out to be completely fitting. She is perfect also and is going to be cute as a button.

 

I would like to extend my gratitude to my friend Kris, who came out to help me when things got rough. I never would have been able to help Faye alone and I am so thankful to have such a wonderful friend to depend on who will come running in the wee hours of the morning without question (as long as she has coffee!) Thank you, Kris, for waging the Breeders Battle with me, for sweating by my side and working so hard, for supporting me through my tears, and for all your wealth of knowledge that you continue to pass onto me. You are a treasure to me.

Momma Faye with her new baby girls!

Aubrey (lower) & Amelia

Cuddling together

We are very sad to deliver news that Amelia passed away Sunday evening. It became evident that something inside her body was not working properly because from birth she never one time voided her bladder, although she could poo. We did everything we could to help her in hopes that she would eventually be able to urinate and gain back her strength, but she never did. She continued to decline. When it was obvious she was not going to make it we administered pain medication and I held her cuddled to my breast with oxygen until her body finally gave out. This appears to be an internal malformation exclusively affecting Amelia. A puppy not peeing is something we have never seen before.  Obviously while she was forming in the womb something just didn’t go together quite right. It was very sad to see her go.

 

Her sister, Aubrey, continues to do well. At this time we do not see any reasons for concern for her health. She is nursing, eliminating, sleeping, etc. all on a normal level. This page will continue to be updated weekly with Aubrey’s photos and her latest happenings. She is going to be one very spoiled loved to bits little puppy!  

 

I now also need to extend my gratitude to my friend Shelly, who consulted and advised via phone what to do next, and who offered to travel a distance to come over and sit with me through all the night in hopes we would be able to turn things around. This is not how things went. Unfortunately, Shelly never got to finish packing up supplies, as Amelia declined too rapidly. So through the phone Shelly offered her comfort and support. She was with me in voice the moment Amelia passed away, and then on into the evening as we talked over things until eventually we moved onto new subjects which helped me to move past the loss. She even got me laughing in the end.  Shelly, to me you are godsend, so full of wisdom, and I am truly blessed to know you.

Aubrey, who is now “Millie”, is not available.

She will be going to her forever home with Kelly R. from Chicago, IL

 

Please enjoy Millie’s 1 Week Photo Compilation below

September 9, 2011  -  1 Week

 

 

This past week has been full of ups and downs, heartbreak and worry, and not much sleep. But I am glad to say that Millie is doing wonderfully now. Everything that happened had its effects on both Momma Faye and her now only surviving daughter, Millie but we have weathered the bulk of the storm of loss and have prevailed through the struggles the fight for survival of this tiny being so small and helpless that has now become the center of our world (and our bedroom!) Millie is nursing strong and often, moving about and behaving as a normal healthy growing puppy her age should. Momma Faye, who loves her baby and takes very loving care of her too, is becoming more and more interested in her food on her own and without being hand fed every morsel. All of this, of course, is a HUGE relief. That and….

 

At last I got to sleep worry-free last night.

September 16, 2011  -  2 Weeks

 

 

Millie just seems to have grown over night! She has opened her eyes to the world, she nuzzles around and gets on the nipple all by herself like a pro, and is putting on the tenths of ounces (lol) like a champ! She’s a big roly-poly puppy now. She is very content, hardly ever cries or complains. She likes to be cuddled and picked up and nuzzles underneath my neck quite happily. It won’t be long before she is waddling around. I’m so thankful that she is doing well. And Momma Faye is doing better with eating, although there is still room for improvement. But overall, I’m just so THANKFUL! I love this little fur-bundle very much and my sweet Faylene too!

September 23, 2011  -  3 Weeks

 

 

Well this little girl just keeps growing! She is starting to wobble around on four legs, she growls (at what, who knows! LOL) Soon she’ll be romping around between our feet. She is still a very content little pup, rarely complains or cries. She is the sweetest little thing. We just love her! Faye continues to be a very good momma. We certainly are enjoying our two roommates!

September 30, 2011  -  4 Weeks

 

 

I don’t think it’s possible to measure the cuteness of this baby! She has grown so much (AGAIN!) She is walking all about and tried her first puppy mush this week. Like everything it will take some getting used to, especially the itty-bitty grainy bits. Even though they are tiny she spits them out but she likes the taste so it won’t be long before she is hungrily gulping it down. If the weather holds up next week she may be able to go out for a little time in the sun with Momma Faye out on the deck.

October 7, 2011  -  5 Weeks

 

 

The beautiful weather has been on our side this year allowing Millie lots of time outdoors with her momma. She has graduated to the main level of our home now, all set up in a nice pen for overnight with an opening for momma to hop over and inside. But during the day Millie enjoys having the run of the living room with all the toys and space to play in. She has met our other dogs and now which means she has new friends!

October 14, 2011  -  6  Weeks

 

 

I wouldn’t expect anything different, but Millie just gets more beautiful by the day. She has the gorgeous looks of her daddy and a wonderful loving personality like her Momma. She is eating like a big girl now, enjoying her Deli Fresh dog food and sometimes nibbling on a bit of kibble. She still likes to try to nurse, but I at this point she doesn’t get much more out of it than comfort. Of course there is nothing like some comfort from your Mommie!—So that’s OK! She is learning to go potty on a pee pee pad, although she also goes on the floor with no mind to where she is but we’re always so proud of her when she scurries across the floor to her pad and goes. She is a good girl!

October 20, 2011  -  7  Weeks

 

 

Does it get old saying she just keeps getting cuter and cuter? Well it doesn’t get old looking at her! She is truly a gorgeous little girl. The Ophthalmologist said she has beautiful clear eyes (of course we already knew that!) And she is healthy and continues to grow and thrive. Today she learned how to go up and down the deck stairs and had fun romping around in the grass and nibbling on apples in our orchard.

October 28, 2011  -  8  Weeks

 

 

BOO! Look at this cute video of my little trick-or-treater—Too cute! This little darling has passed all of her exams with flying colors. She is so beautiful and such a big girl. She has been going outside now along with all the other dogs and loves it! She is so cute at night because at around 9 o’clock she puts herself to bed. She just gets up from where ever she is at and goes into her kennel and snuggles up with her blankie for the night. Such a good girl!

November 7, 2011  -  91/2  Weeks

 

 

Millie is getting ready to go to her new home. I can’t believe how fast the time went. She is a beautiful girl and I know her new mommy will be thrilled with her!