...positively flew by. Visits were made to an official photographer where mayhem and chaos ensued for about 2.5 hours - even a pros fast shutter speed is no match for a determined lappy! Groups trips were made to the allotment field for exercise and Ilo was presented with a pig's ear for catching all the rabbits over the Spring/Summer. The weather was either lovely or appalling and the pups were getting used to being rushed in at the last moment as another huge downpour arrived. Karen arrived for the weekend of week 6 and took some sweet photos and Liz popped round to capture the activity around the paddling pool:
More socialisation visits were made to the local farmers' market where chickens and geese were encountered and the busy general market where the pups got to sample seafood :-) and met dozens of people. A shopping trip was undertaken down the High Street but it took me almost an hour to buy one item as all the shop staff wanted to say hello!
At the end of week 6 it was time for a vet check before the pups started going to their homes. My vet pronounced them 'perfect' but doubtless he might retract that if a law suite emerges(!) They screamed the surgery down, so how on earth he could listen adequately for a heart murmur, I have no idea.
Then one by one they flew the nest...pictures of them leaving with their new families and names are on the Muohta page.
Ilo and I are planning as much rest as Tykky will allow in her first few weeks at home. Its been exhausting and joyful and occasionally fretful these past few months, but its all worthwhile when new owners ring saying how well their pups have settled and how adaptable and quick to learn they are. The next installment will include updates on each one and how they are doing.
