Mar 14, 2018
We have puppies!!!
Sometime during the night someone came here to our specific site and dropped off three puppies. I didn’t even go outside until 9:30 this morning to water my plants . It was when I got close to one corner of my yard that I saw a movement. I thought I was hallucinating when I saw three shaking puppies. I immediately called for Colin to come out. They were timid and backing up, all the while shaking. I ran to a neighbor to beg for some kibble. We soon had kibble and water out for them.
They were so hungry that they figured out how to chew the kibble.
It was obvious that they had been left here for me to find, dog lover and all. They are likely just 4 weeks old if that. They were so very hungry that they really tried to eat the kibble and eventually managed to figure it out. Yesterday they had been nursing with their mamma and today they were orphans.
Colin fixed up a mini shelter for them out of an RV bin. After they ate and tried to play they went to sleep.
The timing could not have been worse as I was just about to have my massage. I wasn’t too relaxed as my mind was spinning. Immediately after my massage and while my Mexican speaking masseuse was still here I called the animal shelter. There was no room at all. I of course never except a no but after 10 ten minutes of back and forth I had to understand that there was no room at all. However they thought that in as week there should be more space as they then would be able to move move dogs together to make room for these three. Needless to say that Pepper and her many pups were part of the reason for that lack of space and of course Princesca’s last few pups.
I was so impressed as the three of them would eat, move about and then go back to sleep. But when they had to do their business they left their wee nest and moved away. Gee they were already house trained. I think they had been in a home because as soon as Colin had put the soft towel down they went onto it for a nap.
So my next step was to find a place for them to stay for a week. Ann, the lovely blogger lady who came to the Isla last November only because of my blog was so happy when I asked her. She is in a house here with a totally fenced in yard. She had offered to take Princesca and her pups but we were able to get them into the shelter after only two days. So Colin and I gathered odds and sods to help Ann with the care of these wee ones.
I don’t have a proper shot of the three pups but they range from large, the black and white in the middle, to the middle sized one on the right and the very tiny one on the left behind Ann’s hand. We also set up a pen behind where Colin is standing and right away they knew to go there to do their business.
Sadly the middle one is not doing well at all. She is not digesting the kibble at all and is very weak and lethargic. Yet she can still walk about once we rouse her and is drinking water. We tried to put some mashed food with warm water into her mouth ( which was forced open). She just kept spitting it out.
I think she just is not ready to swallow anything but liquid. So we are off to Petco in a few moments to get some puppy milk and puppy kibble. We have a function in Mazatlan anyway so we will be just a bit late. Meanwhile I have managed to connect with someone here who has canned milk and will take that over to Ann tonight along with an eyedropper. I will bring over the proper milk in the morning. Hopefully all will be well. I haven’t stopped all day and this is my first free moment to do something for me but of course I am still focused on the puppies. Thank you Ann for taking the pups in.
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YOU NEED TO MAKE MUSH/GRUEL FOR THEM. YOU CAN USE THE KIBBLE YOU HAVE BUT PUT IT BETWEEN 2 PLATES TO BREAK UP AND MAKE CRUMBS, THEN ADD WATER AND MIX OR USE ROLLING PIN IF YOU HAVE ONE. THEIR DIGESTIVE TRACTS ARE NOT READY FOR SOLIDS. CAN DO THEM REAL DAMAGE. JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE EATING THE SOLID KIBBLE DOESN’T MEAN IT’S GOOD FOR THEM. THEY ARE HUNGRY SO WILL EAT ANYTHING. I REALIZE THE TIMING WAS BAD. EVEN WHEN YOU START WITH KIBBLE, IT’S USUALLY MIXED IN WATER TO SOFTEN IT UP.
Yes well under the unexpected circumstances we did the best we could. Now of course the kibble is being soaked and mashed.
Just got the puppy milk for the one and also some puppy kibble. 800 pesos/56.00CAD!!!
Any input is appreciated.
They are so cute, I really hope they all survive and find nice homes!
Well one step at a time. Keep them alive for a week, get them into the shelter, make sure they are healthy and them in time see about having them adopted.
As of midnight tonight they are still all alive. Today was a very long day and tomorrow will be yet another. We did manage a few hours of fun tonight, more about that later.
Nice that you can take care of them and good luck finding them homes.
Within a week or two they will be put into the shelter where they will be seen by a vet and cared for. When ready they will be put up for adoption.
That header in your post sure got my attention. Puppies are always so cute. I think they are probably only 4-6 weeks old and a bit young to be separated from their mom. They need milk every 4 hours. Not soiling their beds/sleeping area comes natural to the pups so they do their business away from it. Hope they will survive. Again, thank you for your part in doing what you could to help out. You are such a good person with a big heart for animals.
They are definitely too young to be away from their mom. We are having a bit of a time with the feeding of one pup.
Well, whoever left you this gift was sure you would take care of them. Glad to see you have alot of help. I just hope for you that this does not become the norm… Good luck to the pups, they are in good hands.
I lost 10 hours yesterday dealing with these pups. I too hope that this is not the norm.
What cuties!
Would you like one?
Oh dear, the word is out, you kind, dear people!!!
I don’t mid helping out on occasion but can’t do it all the time.