Born February 14th 2006 and at 12 weeks old I embarked on the task of bringing up a Springer Spaniel pup. (Maddy) I was in awe of how intelligent, totally loving, loyal and fun she was - and still is. I love her unconditionally. Twenty two months down the line and I cannot express the joy she has brought to me and my family.
It didn't take long to realise I had been missing a lot over the years, and I am dedicated to making her as happy as she has made me. Our new found friendship is sealed.
Born July 28th 2006 and at 18 months old, Alfie (formerly Buster) came into mine and Maddy's life on the 20th December 2007. Maddy found herself a toyboy!
A neighbour wrote me a short note asking me if I would take her Springer Spaniel, as she couldn't cope - three kids and man gone awol plus boisterous dog and no time, I see her point! It didn't take long to give her my answer, and I am so happy to have been able to help her out. I also felt honoured she chose me, as her dog was a much loved pet!
Aged just 18 months old, he hasjoined us for ever. He is handsome, exciteable, loving and great with kids. Being Black and White in contrast to Maddy's Liver and White, is also easy to distinguish at first glance.
When I decided to take him on, Maddy had been in season about 6 days and not expecting anything to happen first time,(they're both virgins) I didn't worry too much! Knowing absolutely nothing about breeding dogs, I guess I thought they would just play around and have some dog fun. How naive? I was told the first time is good enough, and we now know we are expecting the patter of lots of tiny feet in about 62 days!
December 30th 2007: What a shock to find them joined and unable to separate...this was my first time too, and all I could think of doing was throwing cold water all over Alfie! Not thinking about anything other than getting help, I called my son Chris and he knew even less than I did.
A bucket and a half later of very cold water and kitchen flooding aside, they managed to disentangle themselves fairly quickly, and finding out what fun it is, they are now making hay while the sun shines - much to my embarrassment...as they don't care where or who's watching!
To say they are inseparable would be an understatement!
This blog is about the 62 + days from conception to birth and the joys and worries along the way.
Day 1: I think enough said about that day, but I am happy for them and totally excited at the thought of being a mummy to another bunch of Springers!
Day 2: New Years Eve and alls well, but Maddy seems very tired. Hardly suprising dear girl!
She and Alfie are playing and kissing amongst other things and I now go to the internet to find out what I have let myself in for! OH MY GOD!
Day 3: A new year and a sunny day - I decided to try them with some homemade porridge for breakfast. Doing my bit for my baby I thought - but neither of them liked that and promptly threw it back up, as did piglet..nice not!
My fault for adding olive oil and a touch of honey I don't wonder.
Now I have to decide where she will give birth..umm, I hate to say this, but she has slept with me from day one...and now so does Alfie (and Piglet, my white staffy pup of 13 weeks old that I said I'd look after and now own! The term pratt springs to mind , but she is deaf and needed a good home.) Not having had any sleep for three days now, I have eye balls down to my kneecaps as none of them will leave my side - help!
My side of the bed is getting increasingly small and I thank God I am no longer married or in a relationship, as no-one would cope with this :-)
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