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12/02/2025

Barney and Elmer. 11 week old (almost) pit bull pups, looking for their forever home.

Today's enrichment was chewing on bully sticks, in their own crate, with the door closed! I monitored closely so that I could release them from their crate before they started to fuss. Dogs need to learn to love a crate, especially puppies!

Message me if you're ready to adopt one of these sweeties.
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09/02/2025

Big day for the boys! This morning, they played with Tashi (our 5 year old auntie dog). That means they had to figure out what all of her body language meant. And that's a lot of mental work for 10 week old puppies.

Then they each had their own leash walk. Treats happen when the pup is walking next to me, or when the pup makes eye contact, and especially when they sit.

A fun time was had by all!

Message me if you're ready for a 10 week old pit bull mix puppy!

08/02/2025

From the start, these 2 have been the bubbas. I say that with love.
They're the ones who desire a seat on the couch to watch the Super Bowl with you.
They're the ones who think nothing of grabbing a precious nugget of steak off of your plate.
They're the ones who gaze lovingly into your eyes until you're hypnotized into adoption.

Is it working!!??

Barney and Elmer are 10 weeks old. Today, their enrichment activity was to take a leash walk WITHOUT their brother. That's right, one stay home with yummy bully sticks to chew, while the other joined me on a walk. Big steps for these siblings! And they did very well.

Pit bull mixes, up to date on vaccines, so close to being potty trained, crate conditioned.

Is there an empty place on your couch for the big game on Sunday?

Message me if you're ready to add some fun to your family.
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06/02/2025

Update:
Edith didn't make it. There are medical details that I can't even process right now. Thank you all for everything.
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This morning, I woke up to a lethargic puppy, with a distended belly and no appetite.

We took Edith to the ER. We'd just been there yesterday seeing their internal medicine specialist. Yesterday they suspected a partial bowel obstruction, but ultrasound and xrays were inconclusive.

As soon as we arrived at the ER today, results came back from the radiology specialist who had evaluated the images overnight. Surgery to explore a blockage was recommended, but Edith's condition was declining by the minute and she would not have survived surgery.

While the vets provided her with supportive care, we checked our bank accounts and weighed the options.

Right now, there are so many dogs who need our help. We spend every dollar so carefully, maximizing to the penny. And right now, this puppy who'd spent her life in our care, all 10 weeks, needed every penny.

An impossible choice.

Until Kevin said, 'I can't let that be the last time I see Edith alive.'

Edith will spend the night under close watch with the vet, if she's strong enough and healthy enough tomorrow morning, she'll have the surgery.

If you have a few extra dollars, we could use the financial help:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=577DJVSWFPALE

If you have some extra good thoughts for our girl, we could use those too.

Thanks for all your support.

05/02/2025

Rainy day activity. Close supervision and more high value chews than puppies keeps all safely occupied.

2 male pit bull mix puppies available for adoption. They are 10 weeks old and full of love and s***k!

Message me if you’re ready for a new family member.
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01/02/2025

Puppies do not care about the noise from a vacuum cleaner! …

31/01/2025

9 week old pit bull mix puppies available for adoption!

Barney is black with white speckles on his chest.
Elmer is tan with some white on his chest and darker ears and tail.

Their mom was rescued from Fresno and gave birth to 11 puppies. We've had so much fun raising them all and finding them forever homes.

We follow the Puppy Culture protocol which means that we introduce developmentally appropriate experiences for the pups in order for them to learn that 'new' is 'good'. We've been acclimating them to all kinds of sounds, and we take them for strolls around the neighborhood so that they experience kids at the park, dogs playing at the dog park, bikes, skateboards and more.

They've been reliably using their litter box when inside, but prefer to do everything in the great outdoors.

Pups have had their first set of vaccines and a microchip.

Ready to bring some joy to your life!

Complete the application here: www.remapdogs.org/adopt

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30/01/2025

We've got some work ahead of us. While Edith might not have a liver shunt as the vets first suspected, she is also not thriving. We have an appointment with an internal medicine specialist next week to try to figure things out.

In the meantime, we could use a few things:
- eggs: Edith seems to be able to tolerate this protein pretty well. Message me if you need my address for drop off.
- financial support: we'll make it work, but the vet bills are not cheap. Please donate if you can: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=577DJVSWFPALE
- warm, loving thoughts: it really helps! Edith is our precious girl. She perks up when I tell her that everone is pulling for her.

Thanks in advance for all the support you give us. We are grateful that you're in it with us.

28/01/2025

Update: Your good vibes worked! The bloodwork results to NOT support the presence of a liver shunt. Now, we've been referred to an internal medicine specialist for further diagnostics...
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Send those good thoughts our way.

Little Edith is not well. Suspected liver shunt, but we're awaiting one more test result.

A liver shunt is a condition in which the blood bypasses the liver. That means the liver can't do it's cleansing work and send toxin-free blood out into the body for nurishment and growth. Over time, the toxins build up in the body and the pup doesn't develop at an appropriate pace.

For Edith, it's presenting as a bloated belly - she can't process the food that she's taking in. Her muscle tone is weak, and she is very thin.

In close coordination with our vets, we'll evaluate her quality of life, the chance that this could be repaired, and how it all could affect her long term.

Keep our little princess in your thoughts as we all navigate this one together.

27/01/2025

We name our litters on a theme. Sometimes adopters keep the original name, sometimes not. But, I'm always touched when the adopter decides that the first name a puppy has, is the last name a puppy has.

Winnie's going home to some amazing folks. Turns out, that Kevin McCallum worked at Old Chicago with one of her new moms, back in the day. THIS is why I love Petaluma. THIS is what home-town means to me.

26/01/2025

A couple of the pups have already gone home and we're getting updates.

Agnes, who is now Emma, apparently loves to nap on the couch!

Cornelius, who is now Nui (means great/big in Hawaiian), hasn't had an accident in the house, and slept quietly in his crate from 10pm to 7am!

I knew these guys were ready for their forever homes; it's so nice to see that the transition is going smoothly.

The adopters who prepare in advance and have thought about how to handle puppy situations have a much easier time welcoming a new pup into their lives.

This litter has been simply amazing.

23/01/2025

The puppies are showing me that they're ready for their forever homes. They're sleeping separately. They're playing in smaller groups. They're focusing more on me than on their siblings.

I love who they have become. I am so proud of how we've been able to work together to give them the very best start in life.

And I'm grateful for all the support from this incredible community. Donations came rolling in so that we could feed this bunch, and keep their brains engaged.

Adopters have responded - most pups are spoken for. Every adopter recognizes that they're getting a pup that's been nurtured in love and science. And that it's their responsibility to keep that 'love of new' alive and well in these nuggets.

These last days with my babies are bittersweet. I'll be savoring the moments.

22/01/2025

Why can’t I just keep all of them?

20/01/2025

Puppies make everything ok.

19/01/2025

Elmer - 7 week old puppy, will be ready for his forever home in the next week or so. Mama is a pit bull, dad is unknown. This little guy will likely be around 60 pounds as an adult.

Send me a message if you're ready to add a family member!

18/01/2025

Thanks to our generous donors, we have new toys for the puppies!
Notice the theme?

Now that the pups are exploring the world with their teeth, long toys keep teeth away from our hands. And they allow the pups to safely play tug with each other.

All of these toys have some
- audio component: squeakers, crinkley
- texture: plush, nubby
- durability: rubber and leather

Stay tuned for the true test - how will the pups react?!

18/01/2025

The pups are 7 weeks old, and will be ready to go home in the next 2 weeks. I don't send puppies home 'on their 8th week birthday', I send them home when they're ready. I have found that an extra couple of days to even an extra 2 weeks with their litter, makes potty training and crate training a breeze for the new family. And I want to make sure they've gone through any fear period with their litter and with us to guide them.

This morning, I was greeted with polite puppy behavior. Most of them sat down, not a single one of them grabbed my pant leg in their teeth. I've been building this mutual communication since birth and now it's really paying off.

Every one of the 11, ran outside to p*e. Most of them also pooped outside. A couple ran back inside to use the litter box. Totally appropriate for this developmental stage.

So what will we work on in the next 2 weeks?
First, we'll continue to introduce one new experience each day. That will include strolling in the crate/garden cart around the neighborhood. We'll do some car rides in crate, starting with around the block and increasing the distance.

Second, we'll start to give the pups individual experiences. We want them to be comfortable being alone with us (who they know, very well) before they are sent home alone with their new families. We start by bringing 2 at a time into other parts of our house. With 11 pups, that takes time... Then we graduate to taking just one pup into different rooms. Finally, we feed a meal with 2 pups separated from their litter, and you guessed it, dining alone.

Third, we'll set the pups up for successful training. Starting with gently accepting treats from our hands, to clicker training. Let's see how far we get.

Math time! 11 puppies - 6 spoken for - 4 approved applications awaiting a visit = 1 puppy application still needed!

Who's ready for a new family member??!!

(note to FB AI algorithm: we are a 501c3 dog rescue. These puppies are available for ADOPTION. This does not violate your rules.)

18/01/2025

There is a point in the progression of every litter that I host in which just the smallest moment will reduce me to tears.

Tonight was that night for Jane's puppies. I can tell you how amazing they are. I can list their accomplishments. But you cannot know it yourself without experiencing it firsthand.

Eleven 7 week old puppies who greet me with attention and calm quiet. What am amazing milestone!

Eleven 7 week old puppies who self select - dividing into appropriate play groups. No one is too rough, no one is always getting the brunt of that roughness.

Eleven 7 week old puppies who are ready to go out into the world with confidence and seeking adventure and new experiences.

I am so proud and so sad that I will not get to experience all that they will bring to this world.

There are a couple still available for adoption. Messag me if you'd like to share your life with this awesomeness. Share to find amazing adopters.

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Puppies do not care about the noise from a vacuum cleaner! …

Why can’t I just keep all of them?

After cleanup and breakfast, it's naptime. For some! Reggie (white stripe on nose) is the one using his teeth the most to communicate. To me, that means I'm not meeting his needs. So, in the middle of the morning chores, he and I were (somehow) alone and he grabbed my leg. I said Uh-Uh. And he let go. Praise, lots of praise! But he wasn't sure, so he grabbed my hand. Another Uh-Uh. and a quicker mouth release. More praise. Then a gentle nibble on my bracelet Uh-Uh. Praise and then he didn't try again. OMG, so much learning! We'll reinforce later today. And now I know that he's ready for some treat training, some clicker training and the fun continues.

Barney is such a great puppy. He loves to stare into your eyes and follow you around. 6.5 weeks old, will be ready to be your best buddy in a couple weeks. Who’s ready? Thanks for your magic, Paige Green Photography

Crazy dog!!! Crazy dog!!! Elmer is ready to join your family (in a couple of weeks)! He's not always this crazy... Thanks Paige Green Photography for your undying committed to pit bulls!!

Evening playtime

7 pups are spoken for. 4 lucky families should get their applications in!!

The running of the puppies!

The morning routine…for now. I get up before the pups wake up, 6 am, every day. Even on the weekends. I go around the back, cleaning up any messes that I don’t want the pups to step in as they greet me. At 6 weeks old, they’re still clamboring to get to me, but I can already tell it’s less than last week. Many of them sit at attention, waiting for my eyes to meet theirs. I smile and say, ‘good puppy’. Most of the pups head outside for their morning constitutional. I clean up a little more. It’s important to do these chores with puppies underfoot. They are already learning that just because I’m in their presence, doesn’t mean that they’ll get all my attention. I gather up the bowls and begin the feeding routine. I usually feed in small separate bowls, more bowls than pups. But with this many puppies, I couldn’t figure out the logistics of getting 14 bowls from kitchen to feeding area without causing a frenzy in the pups. That seemed to be worse than feeding out of 6 communal, round, flat bowls. At one point in their development, I noticed a few hanging back from the initial food presentation. So, I fed them in 2 separate groups for awhile. They needed to learn that food is not competition. I also don’t free feed puppies; I just give them lots of meals. But with Jane out of the picture (weaned them and on an adventure of her own!), and with so many puppies each on their own eating schedule, I’m leaving food around for them to enjoy throughout the day. Now, at 6 weeks old, I’m seeing that they’re all eating at every food presentation. So, we’ll put an end to the free feed. I finish my morning chores with fresh bedding, another load of laundry, poop pick up outside. This morning, Reggie joined me, while the others found their perfect napping spot. I called him to me, he came running over – early recall is a lovely thing. We found a toy and enjoyed a game of tug and trade. And then it was time to sleep again.

Jane loves this young man. He loves her right back. The puppies distract from the connection that is really happening here. I rescue mama dogs. The puppies come along for the ride. Our human hearts expand.

Puppy pile extraordinaire!

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