"Wow, Cathy, do you think we can handle it? This is only the first sitting and we don't have enough 'stations'!"
Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Rick Douglas especially, and to Drs. Barkasy and Irwin and the wonderful staff at Newton Animal Hospital for all their skills, talents and assistance in bringing these wonderful puppies safely into the world and for their wonderful care of Bonny!
Mike cuddles Bonny while she feeds her babies; she holds her leg up to give them more room
Chris and Bonny have a cuddle
Bonny is a 'natural' at mothering her first puppies, gently nudging them into position
There isn't enough milk yet to feed all those hungry puppies so Bonny's 'team' helps her out.....
One day old........
Edel helps out with the puppies and loves every minute of it...thanks, Edel!
Cozy and warm in their basket....it is not going to be big enough very soon!
One week old.....
Now 10 days old.....starting to stand and walk on all fours.....eyes almost open..
"Bronte", first girl to stand and walk......
Already assuming the Berner position.....
Scott and Rosalind have waited a long time for this!
It has been worth the wait!
Bill, Kim and Jordan visit; Bill's male puppy was a gift from Kim for Christmas 2005! Finally!
....a comfortable lap to cuddle on
...nothing like a warm puppy....
Barb loves puppies as much as Cathy does.....
Puppy enjoys a cuddle from Gerry....
Papa and Victoria cuddle with Toni..
Papa and Isabelle with Toni
Lots of company today and puppy is getting tired....
Richard has a puppy who wants to 'ham it up'!
Christine and Richard make their first visit to see puppies....
Roz and Scott bring their friends to cuddle puppies....
Rebecca is very excited to be seeing the puppies!
Kathy helps make sure all puppies get a hug...
Diana will be the trainer for their family's puppy..
..and it looks like "Mum" will make a great cuddler!