New homes, new names

The Love Bugs are 10 weeks old tomorrow. The transition from the feeling that I bore the sole responsibility for the future well-being of Sophie's puppies to knowing that their new owners would love and care for them in the best way was an unexpectedly difficult and emotional one for me. In large part, I think this is because this is the first litter I raised. At least I hope it will be easier the next time. Now that the puppies have been in their new homes for a few days, I am at peace and truly thrilled with the bright prospect of their futures with their new families. (Not to mention that there are fewer piles to pick up in the backyard.)

Honeybee, Pooh Bear, now "Sylvie", was the first to go home about 10 days ago. She is going to have a full and wonderful life with Dan and Robin in the Sierra foothills, "puppy paradise" as Dan put it. She is already training for the circus, and I understand she is wearing out her sister Ollie, a 10 year old Boston Terrier.

Sylvie (was Honeybee, Yellow)

Big Red, Firefly, Not-so-big Red, now "Riley", went home with my brother Paul this past weekend. Riley is a superstar student and already sitting to greet new people. He is also adjusting to the cooler temperatures as long as he is wearing his "potty cozy".

Riley (was Red)

Blue, Cricket, now "Duke", is settling in with the Joyce family and his big brother, Cooper, a 12 year old vizsla. Cooper is a very sweet boy and taking good care of Duke. I am so happy that we are already setting up a puppy play date to visit Duke in a week or two.

Duke (was Blue)

Junebug, Junie B., Mouth, Slim, now "Juno", is staying home with me, Sophie and Volt. I think Volt is relieved that there is only one little monster now, but Juno and Sophie have definitely missed the rest of the puppies, as have I. (Sorry, no "go, er, staying home" picture. Juno is asleep and not cooperating for a good selfie.)

Juno (was Junebug, Orange)