Closing Moments
All week I wondered what I would find for solace when it came time to write one of the final blogs about puppyville here in Farmington. Like a small windstorm that you sometimes come upon on a walk, happy thoughts, sad moments, puppy hugs, golden smiles, medical worries, new friends, closing credits .. they all banged around in my skull like the leaves, sand, and twigs that are caught up in the swirling vortex of this windstorm. Which emotion would surface most strongly and which would be pushed under by these invisible currents. But then on Friday, the sun came out, the weekend continued on a summer’s path, and we lived in the moment.. And it was all good.
Rocky continued his war on my plants and pots. And he even taught his older sister Lucy how to join in.
We and the puppies were able to enjoy the warmer weather on the outside patio.
Riley has made a complete recovery, although she bears some scars where the dressing cover rubbed against her side flanks. She has absolutely no interest in the pups.. a severe case of postpartum pyschosis I guess. But she has survived those horrible days and nights of her infection, and we are grateful.
Saturday morning, the activity in the whelping box was frenetic. The puppies’ energy level has grown exponetially with each passing day.
We gave everyone their baths Saturday morning early, because we had a final vet appointment for their shots and physicals.
Mr. Black has continued to gain weight and strength. His unique left ear is showcased here with his bath.
The visit to see Dr. Feldman then got off to a crowded start.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the visit, except for that moment when the “boys” had their testicles checked.
Everyone then came home and snuggled together in one big pile as usual.
Mr Black continued to impress us with his improved motor skills and awareness. Still deaf though.
We let everyone out of the pen later in the day, and it was then that I was struck by how ready our pups were to join the outside world.
Of course with any going away party, we had to take some “formal photographs”.
Today dawned sunny again, and after a flurry of cleanup, puppy pampering, and baths, three of our special families came by to start their own golden adventures.
The final two puppies will leave tomorrow. Mr. Black will not be placed for another month or so, and Rocky looks to extend his visit here by about four weeks as well. So of course, how can you get lonely when you still have seven goldens underfoot in the house!!
So while Barb and I realize that a final chapter may have just been written this weekend, an epilogue will follow.
Thank you for your interest in our world here..
Golden Hugs to you all!