Twelve puppies is a large litter and we’ve done a little supplemental feeding so far to support what Finley is able to do.  The puppies are getting mostly Finley’s milk, but we’ve begun some bottle feeding to make sure that these growing pups get all they need.

Either Biff or I have been sleeping alongside the whelping box through the night.  Beginning tonight we’re going to be “on call” but not right next to the box.  A baby monitor will alert us if they get noisy and need help.

They’re one week old as of this evening/tomorrow morning and the growth has been incredible.  We now have to use both hands to hold them.  Weights have doubled or nearly doubled in one week.

We want to say thank you to wonderful friends, Holly, Julie and Christy for the support they’ve provided.  We’ve so appreciated their presence and puppy care through this first sleep-deprived week.