Every day is puppy day because I have a pack. It’s a chaotic zoo. A furtacular event. No moment, big or small, goes without the dogs. I attribute it to their being enormous, multitudinous, and very attached to me.
Tag: Rescue Puppies
Happy First Birthday From Your First Human Mama
A year ago today, thirteen beautiful and unique puppies were born. Tessa went through 38.5 hours of labor and seventeen hours and one minute between the first puppy and the last puppy were born. It was just the beginning of an incredible adventure. Three months later, nine were happy and healthy in their forever homes and four stayed with me. A year later, they are all thriving and celebrating their birthday with their families.
Pupdate! Duke Is Having Surgery and I Am So Happy
Duke is one special boy. He wasn't supposed to be a permanent part of the family, but I'm so glad he is for a few reasons. He's the only one who cuddles Mommy, but he has some serious health issues. His top jaw is significantly longer than his bottom jaw, and that's causing problems. Luckily, we can fix it.
Visiting Vienna; Life After The Puppies Left Me
I got to visit Vienna last month. No, I didn't make it to Europe. My Vienna is in Iowa with my best friend. She's in one of eight perfect homes nine of my thirteen puppies found. They are living their best lives, and I couldn't be happier for them.
11… Devastating Things About Raising Puppies
Raising thirteen puppies has been one of the most demanding experiences of my life. It has taken a toll on my body and my mind. I wouldn't trade these past two months for anything in the world; even though, I knew from the moment we decided to keep a very pregnant Tess, it would break my heart into thirteen pieces.
The Struggle
I love the puppies with all my heart. I do not regret adopting Tess and bringing all thirteen puppies into my life. But don't let Instagram fool you; my quaranteam is not bliss. It's heaven if heaven were coated in poo, tears, and exhaustion.