3 weeks old today!

The puppies are really getting fun now. They are trying to walk around, stumble alot, growl at each other, play together, trying to bark, and eating like crazy. Their personalities are starting to emerge- some real mellow, some more active, some love to snuggle,and some are independent.

We had quite an interesting weekend. Charlie girl (mom) got a mastitus infection and got real sick. She was in the pet emergency room 2 times and had one overnight stay. Her fever was real high, and she was very lethargic. The doc tested her milk and it had bacteria in it, so the pups can't continue to nurse. She also is on an anti-inflamitory, which is dangerous for the pups. So, we have to feed them, some with a bottle, and some lap up milk from a bowl. They need lots of extra loving from humans now. The pups are doing great though, and although it's lots of work, it is fun snuggling with them and feeding them. Charlie is doing much better, but it's hard to keep her away from the pups!