A Spoonful of Sugar (and spice and everything nice!)
Our local outdoor theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" so we thought it would be fun to name the puppies in honor of the classic musical. There will be performances throughout the summer so if you're in the Portsmouth area the Prescott Park experience is one you shouldn't miss! You can get more information by clicking here.
Ready, Set, Go!
The puppies are eight weeks tomorrow and ready to go home to their new families! (Though we did the photo shoot BEFORE the baths...!) We're going to miss having these cuties around but I know they're going to be loved and they'll bring so much fun, laughter, and snuggles to their new families.
MICHAEL BANKS (Brady)
JANE BANKS (Ruby)
WINNIFRED BANKS
GEORGE BANKS
UNCLE ALBERT (Arthur)
BERT (Sebastian)
MARY POPPINS (Molly)
Five weeks old today! Thursday, July 13
This week has been quite a big jump for the puppies developmentally! All of a sudden they are bouncing and pouncing, playfully tugging on each other and practicing cute squeaky little woofs and growls. They are much more responsive to us as well, popping their heads up to see what the action is outside of their box and trying to escape every time I open the box door! They are graduating to (softened) puppy kibble and you'll probably notice photographic evidence of their dinner still on their faces, and elsewhere - eating is a full-body experience! Hanna is spending less and less time with them as they begin the weaning process, which is a healthy and natural part of maturity as they prepare to begin lives bonded with their new families!
Uncle Albert - 2lb. 11.5oz.
Bert - New name Sebastian! - 3lb. 0.7oz.
Michael Banks - 3lb. 0.5oz.
Mrs. Winnifred Banks - 3lb. 0.6oz.
Mr. George Banks - 3lb. 3.7oz.
Mary Poppins - 2lb. 12.2oz.
Jane Banks - 2lb. 3.6oz.
Three weeks already! Friday, June 30
The puppies have been blissfully sleeping away these beautiful summer days...but they're starting to be more wakeful! The overcast skies this morning made for a perfect introduction to the great outdoors - the light was bright but not too much for little eyes that are just starting to take in the wide world.
Mr. George Banks - dark apricot male
Mrs. Winnifred Banks - black female
Michael Banks - apricot male
Jane Banks - apricot female
Mary Poppins - black female
Bert - black male
Uncle Albert - apricot male
Almost a week old...Wednesday, June 14
Even though not much has changed in the puppy's lives (they haven't opened their eyes yet and they still spend all their time eating and sleeping). they're growing and changing in noticeable ways. Coats are coming in full color and texture, the little bodies are getting sturdier, and the tummies are growing rounder!
Uncle Albert - apricot male - 9.4 oz.
Bert - Black male - 11.1 oz.
George Banks - Dark apricot male - 13.3 oz.
Winnifred Banks - Black female - 9.8 oz.
Jane Banks - Apricot female - 9.9 oz.
Mary Poppins - Black female - 11.5 oz.
Michael Banks - Apricot male - 11.6 oz.
Welcome Hanna's pups! Thursday, June 8
These babies arrived a little earlier than expected, but Hanna offered us a nice healthy litter of seven puppies! They lost no time figuring out the nursing routine and Hanna has been an excellent provider. Everyone in the little family is doing fabulous!
Visits will be scheduled for the weekend of July 15. I will be reaching out to families on our waitlist this week.
Visits will be scheduled for the weekend of July 15. I will be reaching out to families on our waitlist this week.
