Puppies

So, we had our first litter of puppies. July 13 was the big day. Five little fur balls. I've never seen newborn puppies before, so that was pretty cool. The mom has been a very good mom. Thank goodness no health problems or vet bills.

They turn 9 weeks old on Thursday, so we figure it's time to put them up for sale. An ad in the Herald, and on in the bargain finder, a web-site with pictures ought to do it. So we get a call yesterday from a guy who just has to have the little black female. He's from Saskatoon. He'll pay airfare. Airfare??? Excuse me?? Yikes! $100 bucks for the airfare, $50 for the kennel, another trip to the vet to make sure it's "safe for travel". Between vet and airport and pet store, about 5 hours on the road. How far is it to Saskatoon??

We're asking him if he'll meet us half-way....

Today I get a call from a couple in Calgary. Guess which puppy they want....the little black female!! What's up with that?? I told them she was spoken for and they came out anyway...but without any money (don't want to make a snap decision, you know)...to see if there was a second best. They couldn't agree on one, so are driving back home to think about it. An hour here, and an hour back...twice. They're hoping the airfare guy will bale out in the mean time, cause they just love the little black female.

Wonder how long it'll take to sell five puppies....