Showing posts with label Contralto's Chorus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contralto's Chorus. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

It's TOUGH Being a Puppy!

Written by their Foster Mom

Us puppies had a hard weekend! Friday foster mom took us to the doctor and first she weighed us. That wasn't too bad. BUT then she stuck us with a needle and pawed us up and down.....how rude! Then on Saturday we were DROWNED by foster mom.....she claimed it was called a bath and we stunk! We smelled just fine. The only good thing that happened this weekend was that we got to play outside since it was sooooo nice out!

If there is a regulation against foster moms drowning puppies, please email us privately so we can take action.

luv,
Gospel 3.6 lbs
Jazz 2.8 lbs
Hymn 2.8 lbs
Dixie 2 lbs
Lulu 1.6 lbs

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Contralto Update - Written by Her Foster Mom

Connie is doing better. Her second blood panel came back much improved from the first one. Anemia improved and liver enzymes in normal range. She is eating and drinking again, although still picky. I did find a flavor of ice cream she likes....Cherry Vanilla! Her skin is much better than it was and she has a little bit of fine coat coming in. She has a lot of scars and there may be some areas where her coat will never come back.

Connie's personality has never changed no matter how bad she felt. She is extremely sweet.......rolls over for belly rubs, and loves to kiss my face if I am down low give her hugs and scritches. The other night when I had her out to potty, she discovered a little toad and was very curious and wanted to "hunt" it when it jumped away. She also did an almost zoom yesterday when I praised her for going potty outside. I am hoping once the puppies are old enough to play, that Connie's playful side will emerge. She has no interest or idea what a toy is at this point, but I think her inner cairn may come out once she is done being a mommy.

It is amazing how sweet and loving Connie is after all the mistreatment and abuse she has suffered at the hands of humans. They were able to damage her little body, but her sweet soul didn't give up.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Contralto and Pups Week 3 - Written by Their Foster Mom

The puppies eyes are open now and they get around very well! I have had two escapees from the whelp box just today. One escapee was Dixieland who when born was so active I could hardly hang on to her to clean her up. :)



Lunchtime.AVI

Monday, August 25, 2008

Contralto's Puppies - Video!



Contralto pups 2 weeks.AVI

Contralto's Chorus Week Two - Written by Their Foster Mom

Sorry I haven't had time to send pictures of Connie and the kids more often. The kids are doing great, but Mama Connie is not and has been keeping me very busy with vet visits and trying to get enough fluids and nutrition into her. Connie tested positive for a tick born disease and it can cause a lot of problems. Because she is nursing, she can not be treated for the disease until the pups are weaned. We are monitoring Connie very closely and her last blood panel was very good for all she has been through and has going on. Please keep Connie and her babies in your thoughts!

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Contralto's Chorus Week 1 - Written by Their Foster Mom

The puppies are getting to be little fatties. I wish I could say the same for Mama Connie. She has some health issues going on and her appetite is not very good. Besides her terrible skin, Contralto also has eye infections, worms and is anemic.Connie is being treated for all her ailments and will hopefully regain her appetite. Despite how awful she must feel, she is being a pretty good mom with a little encouragment.



Connie and pups.AVI

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Contralto and Family Day 3 - Written by Their Foster Mom

Connie had another bath today to help with the healing and comfort of her skin. She didn't care for the idea at first, but seemed to enjoy the rinse and towel drying. You can see in the pictures how awful her skin still looks. The kids are getting a little stronger each day.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Meet Contralto's Chorus - Written by Their Foster Mom

Contralto’s babies all have names!

Hymn - boy - born 2:40 pm - 5 1/8 oz

Dixieland - girl - born 3 pm - 5 3/8 oz

Gospel - boy - born 4 pm - 4 7/8 oz

Jazz - boy - born 5 pm - 4 3/4 oz

Lullaby - girl - born 5:10 pm - 4 3/4 oz

The puppies are getting a little stronger, even the first boy that was in the most trouble. I keep watch to make sure everyone is getting up to Mom and nursing. They have not gained a lot, but are gaining. Connie is an easy going Mom and has been leaving the whelp box already when not nursing. I think it may be due in part to the heat making her uncomfortable with her skin the way it is. She is a bit of a picky eater, but eats well when it is to her liking. :)