Monday, March 10, 2008

She's Home!!!

Tsarina's Home!

After 14 hours in a crate due to a flight delay, she was no worse for wear and had not soiled her crate at all. (There is no way I could have done that when I was pregnant.)
She was so happy to see us that she couldn't decide if she wanted to hug us or pee. :-)
Rob ran her across the parking lot for a potty break and she nearly dragged him back to where I was finishing up the paperwork and breaking down her crate. She was happy to eat and lay still in the car as we drove through the snow to get home. We were all happy to sleep when we got home at 4 in the morning.

Rob and I can't thank Gloria of Cool Run Hounds enough for all the loving care she gave our little princess for the six weeks she was in NJ. We also want to thank to special girls that she lived with at Cool Run. Bunny, Gimlet, Gretel, and Naima treated her like family while I was there and made her feel at home. Special thanks to Naima for teaching Tsarina that strange big dogs can be very kind and gentle. I just love her!

Tsarina also sends kisses to Tiki, whom she was making eyes at the very first time she met him. I think she'll be happy to see him and Gloria both at SilkenFest in June.

Now we wait for the puppies who are due at the end of this month!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

We're Expecting Puppies!

Our Princess Tsarina, who I traveled with to New Jersey is pregnant! Her relaxin test has come back positive and I just can't help but start nesting. I am also eagerly awaiting her return home on Saturday. One of the hardest things that I've ever had to do was to leave her and come home 6 weeks ago. She has been in excellent care with Gloria and I know she's having a great time, but I miss her and look forward to her return.
I have started to go through all my whelping supplies and making sure everything is in good shape. I just love puppies!!!