The Web Log for Crossroads Shih Tzu Rescue

Week 8 and puppies are like toddlers.

Abby - 8 weeks

After learning what the big outdoors was like, the pups are definitely enjoying their time outside.  Unfortunately, just like toddlers, if they are stuck inside all day they get cranky.  Their foster mom prefers bright sunny days to wet rainy days.

Everyone sleeps so soundly after a good

Brook - 8 weeks

dose of running around and fresh air.  The adult dogs in the house weren’t happy as the pups were allowed to explore the backyard on their own for awhile.  It’s a good thing their foster mom doesn’t mind her plants being smushed.  The pups found them to be a great “jungle” to play hide and seek in and pounce on one another.  Hiding behind the air conditioning unit was another favorite hiding place.

Caden - 8 weeks

It’s also a good thing their foster mom is not in dire need of her kitchen table as it was moved to the garage in order to provide more space for the growing puppies.  She uses washable pee pads to cover the tarp that protects her tile floor and generally washes two loads of pee pads on a daily basis.  No matter how many layers are put down, though, those pups find a way to make it to the tarp and try chewing it or moving it.  Duct tape is now used to keep the tarp ends down and to try and prevent the pups from “snacking” on the ends.

Darcy - 8 weeks

Please note -

• CSTR will begin accepting adoption applications as of 6/6/09 at the Baby (Puppy) Shower.

• The purpose of these particular blog posts is to share with those interested pictures and information over the next couple months as the puppies grow and develop.

• While we will begin accepting applications for the puppies as of
  

  Emmett - 8 weeks

  6/6/09, they will not be placed in adoptive homes until they have been spayed/neutered.

• The male puppies will be neutered once they reach 12 weeks of age and will be placed in their forever homes after 7/6/09.

• The female puppies will be spayed once they reach 16 weeks of age and will be placed in their forever homes after 8/3/09.

Franklin - 8 weeks

Gavin - 8 weeks

Hailey - 8 weeks