Jan 24, 2013 | Hope's Journey
Yes, that is what I look for every time I feed Hope. Milk beards, not milk mustaches. With the placement of Hope’s cleft, her nostril hangs low and makes nursing troublesome. The nipple from when we fed her from a bottle and now the syringe, seems to find its...
Jan 23, 2013 | Hope's Journey
Day two of keeping warm and I have to say, I believe that Hope is getting more milk from momma than I originally thought. I have witnessed a few attempts without ever seeing her actually nurse. I assumed she got something last week since a couple of Suri’s...
Jan 22, 2013 | Hope's Journey
The temperatures have dropped here in Florida and our private quarters for for Suri and Hope have required a bit of adjustment yo keep the heat in. The heating pad is set at a bit warmer setting and the bin is draped in additional blankets. This afternoon when I came...
Jan 21, 2013 | Hope's Journey
I sing that little ditty every time I feed Hope. Her little front legs go straight up and wave to and fro as if kneading from her own momma. It’s so sweet to watch and yet another nature vs. nurture example. Her instinct is to knead at her mommy’s teets to...
Jan 20, 2013 | Hope's Journey
Hope has proven to be a very smart little puppy. While she cuddles with and gets cleaned by her mommy, Suri, she knows who the source to her food is, that’s for sure! The moment I walk into the room, Suri pops up and wags her tail. Then, I flip the power switch...
Jan 19, 2013 | Hope's Journey
Against the odds, our sweet Hope is one week old today. To celebrate this monumental occasion, I picked up Hope and Suri a few new oval beds from PetCo. They are actually cat beds, but their size and their price ($7.99) make them perfect additions to whelping box...
