The puppies and their mom arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. They were transported by a former Delano Animal Control officer, Rowland and his buddies. Delano is between Fresno and Bakersfield and the drive was almost five hours!
Incredible volunteers have been pitching in and helping with the daily care of the family. I am so grateful for everyone who has helped/offered to help/willing to help!
Mom has been renamed "Cokie", short for "Coquette". She is named in honor of a former foster dog who also had a large litter. She is getting a bit tired of her pups....but wouldn't you be, too, at this point? I am posting a short video I made today of the puppies all trying to nurse at once, which gives us a small glimpse into Cokie's daily tribulations. Even though she checks on them alot, she is grateful for the walks and time away from her pups.
The pups have all been tagged and numbered...every volunteer will name a puppy....and we are watching their progress. Some are black, black and tan, tan with some black and one is blue-gray. Some are larger than others, but all are healthy and thriving.
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Val, I can't thank Rocket Dog enough for answering my plea to help save these pups & mom from being euthanized at this very rural shelter. We have done several transports from Delano for rescue groups & are personally affected by the volunteer's desperation for help. Animal lover's are all these dogs have for a second chance. Cokie & the pups are beautiful. Can't wait to meet them. Cathy & Simon
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful person for taking in these puppies and their mom. I've fostered for rocketdog before and if you need a foster home for a pup or two when they are old enough to leave mom please contact me at childjackm@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for all that you are doing and good luck!
Oh my god! Does mama have enough teets and milk for all those babies???
ReplyDeleteValerie and Rocket Dog are both awesome! Thank you, Valerie, who saved my Frances Bean from certain death so I could adopt her.
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Thanks to all of our supporters of Cokie and Rocket Dog! Oh, and Andrea, before you kick Frances Bean off the bed she is undoubtedly on, give her a big kiss from me....i love that dog!
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