Sarah's got a new baby... HUH?

Xena had been doing her very best to not nurse Thor for a few days, so I'd started taking over some of the feedings in an attempt to help out in the weaning process and not let him starve... But milk and food are not the only things these little ones need or want...

On Friday, I had attempted to introduce Thor to Sarah and her baby, Gorgeous... But Sarah would have nothing to do with that... She'd allow Thor and Gorgeous to play together (and had been for some time), but when she came in to nurse, she wanted Thor GONE...

Saturday night, Thor kept me up most of the night... He just wanted to be cuddled and held... He's such a little guy and I could not take the pitiful cries and whines he kept emitting, so back into my arms he'd go...

Smell is a very BIG issue to dogs and most of us humans don't think much about it... So as I sat throughout the night with Thor comforting him, it occurred to me that maybe Thor had too much of his mom's smells still attached to him...

EARLY Sunday morning I gave him a warm bath, dried him off and held him for about an hour... I only wear one brand of perfume and Sarah's very loving with me, so I gave Thor a very small shot of it --- sorta/kinda spray it and then waved him in the air through it briefly...

About 15 minutes later, I tried to introduce Thor once again to Sarah and this time it stuck...



Sarah now is nursing both her baby and Xena's, although both have been readily eating solid foods several times a day now... It's not just the mother's milk - it's more the bonding and cuddling that these little ones need... And while I'm a loving and caring foster mom, there's nothing like the real thing (or as close to it as possible), ya know?

Typo errors - NOT my fault, but Sarah's!

If I have any typo errors in the next few weeks, it will be Sarah's fault and not mine! She LOVES to climb up into my lap and sit there while I work on the computer! Shame she can't work a keyboard, 'cause I'd put her to work! (smile)

I've taken to keeping a pillow at close reach for she'd rather lay across my forearm and then I can't reach the mouse without disturbing her! What a goober, but a sweetie she is!

I'll have to get a photo of this (once I clear off my desk and get caught up on my computer work!)

Sarah's out and about now too...

All three of the moms are now out and about... They spend time with their pups, let me know when they want out of the Xpen and then back in... Sarah's a real sweetheart... Little and with a beautiful face, she has figured out what the doggie door is and faithfully holds herself until I open the Xpen door - then off she scoots outside to do her business. While Xena plays with her pup, Sarah is more motherly with Gorgeous (could be because Gorgeous is so gosh darn tiny too!)... Sarah will make a great family pet for a furever parent down the road!

Say hello to Sarah!

Sarah is an extremely little Chihuahua mom who is 3 years old and weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces... Her daughter is Gorgeous (see Gorgeous' blog for photos!). Beautiful coated in shiny ebony with a white blaze on her chest, Sarah is as beautiful as her daughter!

Sarah is very friendly and readily hands out kisses to one and all.

Despite being a nursing mom, Sarah lets you know she needs to go out and then heads out the doggie door already. I'm VERY impressed! She's quiet and not barky, has already proven to have a healthy appetite and will make someone an excellent family pet.

Sarah is up-to-date on all her shots including rabies and is microchipped. Once she has totally weaned Gorgeous (in approximately two weeks), Sarah will be spayed and then licensed for the County of Ventura prior to adoption.

If you are interested in submitting an application for Sarah, please download the adoption application HERE and fax to 805-578-2604.