We got to see the puppies again today, after missing a week. They were outside playing in their pen when we stopped over. Another gal was there, looking for a boy-pup for her friends in Seattle. They may have made their selection by now, based on the photos she took.
Yes, I have pictures of Baby Macalester. She’s gotten bigger and is looking good.
Both of the girls got a chance to sit with the pup. Rachel was absolutely wonderful, although she wasn’t thrilled about the sharp puppy claws. She thinks Macalester is very cute and soft.
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arah, on the other hand, was a total pain and not listening to us. She is very anxious to have a pup, because she misses Macalester dreadfully. But heranxiety is getting in the way of common sense. At least she didn’t drop the puppy, but she would let the pup walk off while she was yammering away.
Near the end of the visit, the male owner of the pups delivered a lecture on how kids should handle puppies. It was clear he was worried about the puppy’s well-being. Given Sarah’s behavior, I’m not surprised. I just hope she shapes up before the next visit, otherwise I’m afraid they may decide not to let us have the puppy.
Of course, I would just die if that happened.
On the way home, we made it clear to Sarah that the puppy will be Mama and Dada’s puppy — if we will be allowed to bring her home. We still don’t know when that will happen, but that’s OK.
Baby Macalester, if I had to rate her behavior, is definitely a Sydney. Right down to the full-body tail wagging when I sweet-talk to her and the licking of my toes. Whenever I put her down, she always came back looking for me. Maybe because I was the only one smart enough to realize she wanted her mom for a quick refill before more play.
The pups are 4 1/2 weeks old and had their first solid meal today. Last time I mentioned that Macalester’s ears were up. Well, as you can tell from these photos, they are definitely “down”. I hope they stay down until after we get her home. The whole ear raising process with Scotties is a funny and curious thing. She looks much less bear cub-like than she did two weeks ago. They grow so fast!
When we had to go, she looked so forlorn in the pen.
But then she stretched out by her brothers (she’s the one on the right), and settled down for a nap. It’s hard work being that cute!
Send good vibes that Sarah gets her act together. Otherwise, it’s going to be one awful lesson for her to have learned if we can’t bring the pup home.