The videos are taking such an enormous amount of time to load onto youtube….
Hopefully you will observe how the puppies are now lifting themselves off the floor, even if it is only for a couple of moments, they are getting stronger by the day. I was staggered o see Miss Pink having a very good attempt at walking – I didn’t get to film her specifically – but she was the first to really give it a good go!
Whilst I have been waiting (impatiently) for the puppies eyes to open, I can see it will be any day now…. the pups have been so mobile – that I have seen a few of the pups actually being able to take their very first steps. They are falling over alot at the moment so by no means can I say they are walking BUT they are lifting themselves off the floor and attempting to co-ordinate all four legs! Punch drunk on Mothers Milk is all I can possibly say to describe this kind of walking!
I have also put on the second stage collars on all of the puppies, apart from Miss Pink, so you will see some very cute collars in the photos now.
Just need to wait a few more days for Miss Pink to be big enough for her collar.
Hopefully in this time the eyes will be open! I cant wait!
Our beautiful babies – Maggie is doing a wonderful job of raising her puppies – they are putting on roughly 2-3 oz a day.
Today I had to clip their claws for the first time! It is amazing how quickly they grow!
The eyes haven’t opened yet, so with care I am taking photos of the puppies, so there are only a few added to the gallery…. Maggie is so relaxed with her puppies! So sweet!
A small video clip of feeding time and also one of Mr Blue having tickles!
Here are a couple of small video clips so you can see how the puppies are developing. They are trying to lift themselves off the ground but are not quite strong enough to support their weight yet. They are doing a sterling effort though.
It is exciting to see the puppies eyes are starting to open, so today is likely to be the last day of photos for a short period of time. It can be seen in the yellow puppies easier that they have what appears to be eyeliner developing, this is where the eyes are starting to open so the gap will widen over the next day or so!
If you look at Mr Orange – there is a little black corner appearing in his eye! (this was taken yesterday and this morning looks like eyeliner!)
(below) Mr Purple having a very sneaky feed from his Mum whilst the others are sleeping.
Mr Orange I believe has had just a little bit too much milk! hee hee!
Are PUPPY CUDDLES and this we have in abundance!!! we are enjoying our daily dose of puppy cuddles very much.
As the puppies become stronger we have been able to observe them lifting themselves off the bedding a little bit. It is so encouraging to see the mobility skills improving daily!
Photos of the morning – the much desired squishy puppy tummies that DO require alot of kisses (full time job making sure the correct allocation of kisses are administered to each and every puppy).
Katherine with a wonderful “clutch” of puppies! We do enjoy a puppy pile in this house! 
The gallery has also been updated!
It is hard to think that this time last week we were adjusting to our newborns! Maggie has been a wonderful Mum to her babies!
They have all reached their target weights and are looking fabulous for it. They have spent the week mainly sleeping and drinking, or being cuddled! They are active puppies gaining strength in their legs to help assist them when they start to walk. I cant wait to see them take their first steps. They are a very well developed litter as we have already had a few pups making little woofs which ordinarily wouldn’t start as young as this!
In a few days time we will see their eyes opening – it will be at this point I will stop taking photos for a little while. I love that first time when they look back at you – with such dreamy eyes!
I have updated the gallery with photos, but for now here is a photo that really stands out….
Mr Blue might have had a sneaky drink at the milk bar!
The puppies are almost a week old and already I have three of them reaching their target weights. The others are also gaining weight steadily, so I am very pleased with all of them.
In a few days time I will have to be trimming their claws so they don’t hurt Maggie when they are feeding.
I have uploaded photos into the puppy gallery
Mr Orange….. (too cute!!!)
A basket full of puppies
What could be better than a lap FULL of puppies!!
and finally….. Grandma Molly has been allowed a closer look…
I am weighing the puppies every day to ensure they are putting on weight, so that I can be on the ball should they not be thriving. They are all doing really well. Putting on roughly 2oz per day, with one of the pups putting on roughly 3oz a day! This pup I have named Humphrey the Heffalump! He is going to be a big boy judging by the size of his paws.
It is hoped that newborn puppies will double their weight in a week. Humphrey I think is going to meet his target tomorrow! (Bless him!).
Maggie is looking so at ease with her puppies it is a real joy to see her embrace being a Mother.
Once we have reached the target of doubling their birth weight, our next milestone is to see the eyes to open. I cannot wait to see their little eyes peeping back at me.
I have uploaded pictures into the puppy gallery.
Here are a few videos of our little treasures. We have named them collectively as The Minions!
a basket full of puppies. (Cant think of anything better to put in a basket!!!)
Singing Puppy. I simply adore this little pup!
As everyone knows how important it is to me – the welfare of animals, I regularly do my bit in supporting local dogs homes or in the past have taken in stray dogs (which resulted in me spending a lot of time, effort and money in their recouperation). I have taken in all kinds of animals from ducklings, baby rabbits to lambs. I love to care for them and do all I can to ensure they thrive. I gladly take in animals to ensure they have a safe future.
My newborn puppies will all have the privilege of good homes with lovely new owners and the support from me in ensuring that good advice is given regarding their welfare. Monday potentially if left as she is, a stray in Greece will not have that benefit and will have numerous litters of puppies. She wont get the care she needs and nor will her puppies. This breaks my heart to consider this fact.
Monday’s plight has touched me for different reasons, it is because my friend has taken on the same ethos that I do in helping care for Monday. There is a big difference though – Monday is in Greece and it will involve a lot of money to get her back to the UK to start having a safe and secure future.
I appreciate we cannot help all animals, all the time. I like to think I always do what I can. I feel very proud of my friend for taking on the huge responsibility.
If anyone can offer a donation of ANY amount to help secure Monday’s future we would all be very grateful indeed. A donation of just £1 is all we are asking from anyone who is reading this post. (though of course if you are able to do anything more than the £1 then that is fab!).
please – if you can – paypal maccadesa@yahoo.com
There is a facebook group set up called “A Dog Called Monday” you will see how much hardwork Lisa is putting into training Monday and giving her all the appropriate care she needs.
It is SO true that every little helps!
Thank you my Marchstone followers!
