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Cocoa's Puppies - 2 Weeks Old

12/15/2016

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Week 2 is the "focus on faces" week as the puppies now have their eyes open & you can see their adorable faces taking shape.  Charlotte opened her eyes first, followed by Flower, and then Sammy.  Their ears are opening as well.  They are becoming increasingly mobile as they pull themselves around their whelping box.
These past few days have been difficult for our family and the puppies.  ​Our lives took an unexpected turn this week as we found ourselves rushing Cocoa to the vet with a fever.  (Read more of her story on her page.)  We knew Cocoa could not take care of her puppies with her high fever and health situation.  With our vet's expertise, we had many decisions to make.  So, we are currently bottle feeding the puppies.  They are learning to drink from the bottle, but it is a difficult process when they were used to Mama.  Their lives are fragile at this point, but we are doing everything we can to help them thrive.  We appreciate your prayers and understanding through this situation.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Lorraine
12/16/2016 10:49:20 am

Vanessa, I am so sorry to hear about Cocoa I hope she is feeling better knowing the kind of person you are I am sure all will turn out well. I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers.
Blessings to you and yours
Lorraine

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Vanessa
12/16/2016 04:26:34 pm

Lorraine, your kind words & encouragement bring so much comfort & peace! Blessings to you!

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COLLEEN
12/16/2016 03:44:01 pm

VANESSA, SO SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS IT CERTAINLY HAS TO BE A DIFFICULT SITUATION FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY. THREE NEW PUPPIES & A NEWBORN SON OUR PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. EVERYTHING WILL TURN OUT FOR YOU COCOA & HER PUPPIES.THEY DO SAY THE MAN ABOVE DOES NOT GIVE US ANY MORE THAN WE CAN HANDLE. DO TAKE CARE..

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Vanessa
12/16/2016 04:29:00 pm

Colleen, your kind words are so appreciated! It has been a tough week, but, you're right - God doesn't give us more than we can handle.

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Vanessa
12/16/2016 05:06:46 pm

Oh, one plus is that baby EJ started sleeping all night! So that has helped us get through our week :)




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