taking pups away

nice newfie

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What's the best way to do this?these foster pups are just about ready to go.Mamma doesn't nurse,seems to be dried up.I have been taking the pups out to socialize with our kids,cats,t.v.noise, one at a time.Allie worries til they are all back with her.Now,we aren't sure if she should be the one to go to the shelter.(she has to be spayed before she is rehomed)OR do we keep Allie here and send the pups to the shelter.
I know she's going to miss them but how long does it take for the Mom to "get over" looking for the pups.Or do we send the whole batch over and have the pups leave one at a time,So she has the others to still fuss over?Usually we don't get a whole litter like we did.Normally it's the last one or two pups "left over" from a litter.Allie is such a sweet Dog,Don't want her to go through too much stress.
Also,I have the pups and momma in two of my bedrooms, which have a archway in between.So Allie spends most of her time in one room and the pups are in the other.Until the older Dog I'm fostering goes home(this week) I can't have Allie all over the house.One of the pups when having one on one time will just shake and hide her head (if she can)it's like, IF I don't see it,then I can't be afraid. So how do I help her get over being afraid.Karen
 

ardeagold

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I'd think that if you take all those pups away at one time, whether it's her that goes, or them that go, will be stressful and traumatic for her. I don't think I'd do that.

When pups go in a "normal" setting, you might have one go one day...two another day..one the third, etc. Sometimes you'll have several go the same day, but one or two left behind for a couple of days.

As long as there are one or two..and they leave gradually, and the mom is really ready to let them go, she's fine. Some of them get depressed, others seem to act like "finally!". It's different with each dog.

Is there any way you can gradually take a couple of pups to the shelter each day?

Or better yet, just foster them until homes are found and the people come to you and pick them up? That would be the best way. I just don't think I'd remove them all at one time!

And, I'm not sure putting her into the shelter with them is good either...unless it's a really nice environment, and she'll get lots of love and attention as the pups leave, cause she'll miss YOU and the pups.

Please let us know what you figure out...I do wish you and that sweet girl all the best.

Oh...and the pup that's afraid needs to be handled more gently...cuddled more...and encouraged to play. Sometimes it's the playing that actually brings them out of their shell. Roll a ball...bounce a squeaky and let her go. Get her to have some fun. That'll usually do it!

[ 01-18-2005, 11:06 PM: Message edited by: Ardeagold ]
 

Sound Bay Newfs

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I would take them away gradually. The mother does miss them and notices they are gone. Sending the pups off with a towel that has been rubbed on the mother and siblings will help their transition too.
 

BydandNewfs

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I think one of the most important things Aregold said is "if she is ready". Is she? You can tell when a mom is ready and when the pups are. And when the time is right then take one or two away at a time.

But she must be ready or she will morn their loss. That will be very hard on her and very difficult to get over.

Michelle
 

nice newfie

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Well, now that the German Shepherd Mix is rehomed.Allie has spent yesterday afternoon and last night just hanging around the house.So far she has only been in with the pups when I'm picking up old newspaper. This morning one of the pups was really whinney(sp?)and she grabbed him by the muzzle.But she seems to only go in when she has to?
1) How will I know when she is ready?
2) How long does it take for her to dry up?
Most of her teats seem to be tight,Except for the last four at the backlegs.Will the nipple size go down eventually?Dumb questions I know But like I said before,Usually we just get "leftover pups" sad as it sounds.
Thanks for all your advice.Karen
 

Sound Bay Newfs

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It doesn't sound like she is spending much time with the pups now, so they probably are ready to go. She probably doesn't have much milk now and will dry up in the next couple of weeks.
 
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