Day 55 (Updated)

Let’s just start here — and no, I did not drug puppies or glue their feet 😂

That photo is going on my wall ❤️

The puppies continue to display miscreant behavior. They steal, fight, trash talk each other, and escape. I pull questionable non-edibles out of their mouths all the time — rocks, sticks, grass clumps, etc. I expect them to be starting fires soon.

But look at these faces!!!! The Boys.

Happy Tuesday from us.

(Later)

Puppies are deeply afflicted with IWWUH (I Want What U Have).

Once somebody else has the thing, that thing is suddenly incredibly desirable.

Topaz was happily chewing on the thing.

That triggered Jasper to want the thing and they were off to the races.

Topaz was resolute — he was NOT giving up the thing.

Jasper saw Sapphire with a thing and decided he needed that one. Whew — Topaz was relieved and went looking for a place to enjoy his thing.

Uh Oh. Sapphire, newly deprived of his thing thanks to Jasper, saw Topaz with the thing and decided he really needed it.

He tried — unsuccessfully — to steal it from Topaz. Poor Topaz! He just wanted to chew his thing in peace!!

And then it got even worse for Topaz — Star Garnet showed up.

The brothers are no match for Star Garnet and her Girl Power. Off she went with the thing.

And then Capella stole it from her, which explains a lot about the puppies’ propensity to ignore that eighth commandment.

Jasper very quietly found a new thing.

Nobody else wanted it because it was hot and they were tired and everyone knows Star Garnet will just show up to the party and take it anyway.

Star Garnet: “Who, me?”

Last week I overheard Berkeley say to Star Garnet: “Girl, you have a great personality!” 😂 I agree but her brothers might have a different opinion.

Even though they are miscreants, Capella really enjoys her puppies 🩷💙💙💙

Tomorrow (Wednesday) the Gems are eight weeks old! How did that happen?! We have a busy day planned.

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Day 54 (Updated)

Morning playtime is getting very loud.

It is quite entertaining to watch.

I love watching the structure of puppies emerge and it is fun when photos capture it — like this one. Look at Sapphire’s rear and Star Garnet’s pretty head and front.

And check out Jasper (planning a sibling attack). Such a pretty puppy.

Best Toy Award goes to the sherpa bag 🤷🏼‍♀️

Topaz and Sapphire.

Capella with guess who?

Topaz 💙

Jasper stole these keys from someone else. Stealing is a favorite puppy pastime.

The first puppy leaves on Thursday. Sigh. Yes, the boys have amazing homes and will bring much joy — but their leaving is hard to fathom. New homes will need to send us weekly updates for a month or so to help us all adjust 🙏

(Later)

The puppies all had a swim lesson — so fun! They also practiced following, and had multiple play sessions outside. A busy day for the crew 🩷💙💙💙

Day 53 (updated)

Busy morning so photos delayed but all is well!

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(Later)

Puppy swimming lessons/hydrotherapy continues tomorrow in a new outdoor pool.

Topaz and Sapphire continue to do so well. Here is a little video of Topaz from earlier today.

This is Sapphire running down the ramp 🎉

They are happy and playful 💙💙🙏

The puppies have been introduced to metal things over the past few days. This is Jasper with the canning ring.

Topaz had fun with it as well.

Yep — future Utility Dog ✔️

Sapphire.

Star Garnet and Jasper taking a rare break from attempting body piercings on each other.

Jasper totally looks like Uncle Atlas in that photo!

Jasper with a stolen crinkle duck.

Star Garnet (aka _____________?????!!!!!).

The last weekend they will all be together. SO bittersweet.

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