The Nadia Nitro puppies are 4 weeks old.  They had a big week.  They ate real food (blended dog food and water) for the first time, had visitors, nibbled on some feathers, and went outside.  Wow!  Now they are sleeping very well.  We have the double whelping box set up now in the kitchen so they can get used to all the noises of a home.  Nadia is very happy to be finishing up her feeding responsibilities.  She is ready to have them fully weaned already.  Thanks to all the visitors, it helps the puppies greatly to get socialized.  64 photos this time so be prepared.  Also a 3 and 4 week old video.

Nadia started having her pups about 30 minutes after I got home.

Nadia is stubborn, I really thought she was going into labor with her puppies this evening but no.  Her temp has still not dropped.  She was two days late last time.  We’ll see what tonight and tomorrow have in store.

Nadia is 8 weeks pregnant and we just found out she has 6 puppies in her by x-ray.  She doesn’t look that big, but I guess they are in there.  Wednesday is the big day.  Wish her good luck and let’s hope all the pups are healthy.  I sneaked in a few pictures of Cinder because she has not been getting enough attention lately too.  See if you can count 6 and possibly 7 pups.

The space shuttle returned to earth yesterday. Watch the reaction of this unsuspecting golden retriever.

Here is a puppy pupdate. Some really cute shots of the puppies cuddling with us and their individual portraits as well. Enjoy, and click the photos to be taken to the gallery with lots more.