Sunday Sweets

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns. If you have a sweet filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com! (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.)

Rosie

Jazz & Katiria

Manatee

Harvey & Wilton

Ellie

Cusak

Detroit

Connie, Duffy & Lexi

Lucy, Miri, Ginger & Missy

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

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

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!

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

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.

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. :)