EIGHT BLACK ONES

December 3, 2005 Cali gave birth to 8 little black puppies. It was a fun occasion to watch the birth that took place from 8-11:30 a.m. I had spent the night with Cali as she was in labor, panting most of the time. Neither of us got much sleep. I know it was a silly thing to do, but I knew I wouldn’t have been able to sleep at home. We set her up in the Palmer’s Patio which has been an idle place. The children on the compound love visiting her and the puppies. Cali has been most gracious with all the visitors, not growling but at her brother. Although now after 6 days she’s pretty tolerant. She likes getting away from the pups, walking around the compound, hunting for lizards, seeing if she can get more food at home, etc.

Here are some of the puppies at 5 days. The other pictures is Cali is labor.