Although we’re in puppy heaven we don’t ever forget about our Precious Zara 💖 who carried theses babies for 63 days, who gained only 13lbs., who labored & delivered for 7 hours, who is lacking sleep, who is nurturing & feeding hour after hour and who is being the Best mama her babies could could ask for❣️
To be honest I had apprehensions about the entire process of breeding Zara. Mostly because I was scared for her & the unknown.
My entire being hurts if I see her in any kind of pain or distress & I had to try to prepare myself for the possibilities. We even discussed me leaving while she labored & delivered if I couldn’t handle it.
Much to my surprise I think I did pretty damn good, Dave was great & supportive & thank goodness because I wouldn’t have wanted to miss this.
It helped that Zara was calm & let nature take its course with no drama. Not to say there weren’t a few little hiccups…one came out in his sack, Z standing & one kinda just fell out on the floor ( but was perfectly fine) & last one Kelly had to assist in pulling out cause he was little & came a bit slower.
In the end 5 healthy puppies & Zara is healthy too!
Before, during & after she kept her ferocious appetite, thankful cause that helps nourish her body & keeps milk coming, two days after delivering she willingly got up on grooming table for a mini bath & blow out & loved it, 5 days after she wanted to go for a walk & play ( good for her mental well-being).
It warms my heart she’s so happy.
All these photos were taken after the arrival of her pups.
We think she’s “Beautiful” in the after glow. 💓
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Meet handsome 6 month old Hamilton who resides in Maryland.
His humans visited Alaska last Summer & saw our feeders at Spunky Monkey & just had to have one for him. 🤗🐾
They waited way too long for it as we had a lot going on this last Summer, we are very grateful for their patience.
The shipping on these feeders can be very expensive from Alaska so we have to get creative. We took the legs off, shipped them in a if it fits its ships box, same with the two bowls & made our own box for the top. Three separate boxes for 1 feeder seems a bit crazy, but this saved over $200 in shipping cost so it was a Win!
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“Pawsibly” the cutest thing you’ll see today❣️
Puppies are 2 weeks old today, time is flying by.
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PAWS and reflect on life’s
little blessings 🐾🩷🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙
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Sometimes a piece of wood cracks & looks so interesting you just have to make something with it.
Between puppy feedings, puppy laundry, puppy loving, mama loving, mama mini baths, mama walks & mama feedings…we’re finishing up some last minute items & dropping off at Spunky Monkey this week.
If you still need Christmas 🎄 gifts or stocking stuffers this is the place to shop. So many unique hand crafted items from local makers.
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The cutest models Ever!!
Puppies are small enough to fit into 10” bowls we used in this live-edge, epoxy clear coat feeder with laser cut Super cub legs.
We will be dropping this one off Tuesday at Spunky Monkey, located at 461 W Parks Hwy in Wasilla.
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Feeling all the emotions since the arrival of these precious babies, it has truly been transformative.
It has been an experience we are grateful to have shared & guided through by Kelly Benedict, Zara’s cherished breeder, our friend, family, mentor & now whelping buddy, sleeping companion, memory maker and the Best Damn human being we know. Thank you Kelly for your trust & support throughout this entire process.
Did we know what to expect, we thought so, but now having gone through it we realize, Nope we didn’t. Until you experience it first hand you can never know.
We have so many stories to share already in follow up posts as well as photos, and oh my goodness all the photos. Each day brings new adventures & milestones, making this a cherished memory that will last a lifetime.
We couldn’t be more proud of our Zara. Despite her Spicy spirit, Zara has embraced her role with grace & adores her babies. She did great for a first time mama. We love seeing her in this new role & simply adore her.💖
Thank you Ingrid Thyra Nussle Lyden, Lanelle Warrick & Mark Duel for allowing us the honor of using Zane.
This joyous occasion is a cherished Christmas gift that will be remembered for years to
come. 🩷💙🎄
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We’re at the second weekend of the Alaska Holiday Vintage Market at the Palmer Fairgrounds.
It’s go…time to start all of your Holiday shopping. If you stopped by last weekend you just might want to make a trip back, there are a lot of new vendors who have arrived.
Fri 12-6
Sat 10-6
Sun 10-4
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One is Smoky grey with flecks of gold.
The other the blues of the Caribbean.
Both combined with Walnut wood are a luxurious addition to your home & for the most deserving fur baby in your life.
Last day of the Holiday Vintage Market. We will be here 10-4.
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They say art speaks to you.
While setting up for the Vintage Market Thursday eve I was heading out the door & saw this Dall Sheep perched on an easel & it spoke to me. I stopped in my tracks for literally a second & said “Hello”… literally to the painting.
I HAD TO HAVE HIM!
His eyes, his stature, the texture, the simple colors ( I’m very black & white) made me just feel calm & excited at the same time.
I am very appreciative to local artist
Meg Smith, a piece in her White Out Collection animal series, for saying yes to purchasing it prior to opening day of the market.
Thank you to my wonderful husband for the gift.
Now where to hang it???
We just finished what we are calling our “Party Patio” in September. Well the exterior. Interior still has some finishing yet to be completed, but this piece will hang artfully over the steel faced fireplace!
Can’t wait!!!
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Second day here at the Vintage Market at the Palmer fairgrounds.
We’ve created all new feeders for this event for your fur babies big and small.
Come check it out.
Here till 6 pm this evening.
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