Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 She showed up at the school house when a couple weeks ago when I was on vacation. Isn't she precious? She's very sweet to people, not so much to cars. She chases them down the street to protect the school, which I guess she has decided is now home. :tongue_smilie: Does anyone have a guess as to how far along in her pregnancy she is? Anyone have any name ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks like she is a shepherd-lab mix and that combo usually makes a GREAT dog! They also like to have BIG litters-- so start contacting local rescue centers and your close friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Any second now. What a sweet face. Seduced and abandoned, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks like she is a shepherd-lab mix and that combo usually makes a GREAT dog! They also like to have BIG litters-- so start contacting local rescue centers and your close friends! I hope the litter isn't too big! Placing puppies here is next to impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Any second now. What a sweet face. Seduced and abandoned, too. I know. Her face is so angelic. Just melts my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks like my friend's Old Yeller dog - she only had 11 puppies a couple of weeks ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can you get her spayed once she has her puppies? And spay and neuter the puppies too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks like my friend's Old Yeller dog - she only had 11 puppies a couple of weeks ago! Aaaaaaaaah. Nooo. I don't know what we'd do with 11 puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wow. Those nipples are ready to go! :001_smile: Somebody is going to have some puppies to squish soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can you get her spayed once she has her puppies? And spay and neuter the puppies too? Well, I will definitely try. It's very uncommon to do so here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks like she is ready...any day now. Will you be able to find homes for the pups? She looks like a sweet girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 For a name, how about Honey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'd call her Honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks like she is ready...any day now.Will you be able to find homes for the pups? She looks like a sweet girl! Chances are we'll find at least a couple. I know that doesn't sound great, but everyone who wants dogs already has them. There are tons of dogs around since nobody fixes them. I may be able to take one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 For a name' date=' how about Honey?[/quote'] I'd call her Honey. That's cute. It reflects her pretty coloring and her sweet nature. :001_smile: I've been calling her Mamadog. I can't call her that forever and everyone decided that I should be in charge of the name. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've been calling her Mamadog. I can't call her that forever and everyone decided that I should be in charge of the name. :tongue_smilie: Amazing. MamaDog was my second choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Call her Fatty! :P If you wanted a Spanish name, could you somehow do honey in Spanish? Would it work as Miela? Or is that Spanglish? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Call her Fatty! :P If you wanted a Spanish name, could you somehow do honey in Spanish? Would it work as Miela? Or is that Spanglish? LOL Maybe Mielita - little honey, but she's not a little dog so maybe Miely. It seems when names are in diminutive forms here they always have ita/ito or a y at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Like other posters said, she looks due very, very soon. It also looks like she'd have at least 8 puppies in there. My dog was a little bigger & had 12! Perhaps you can help her make a comfy, cosy corner somewhere with old rags & towels etc that you can toss out after the birth. Make it a place out of the way where she won't be disturbed, and preferably dark & cave like. Be aware that she may be very protective of her babies when they come & not want too many people sticking their nose in, especially if she is new to you & doesn't know everyone very well yet. Have fun with all those babies!! ;) BTW - Mamadog is cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) I read all the posts before I logged on so I could see the pics. She looks youngish to me, as in not an older, middle-aged dog. I agree with all the other posters; she also strikes me as as a very sweet-natured dog. Depending on how things go as you care for her and the litter, she looks like *she* might be a keeper. : ) Best wishes being a doula and having "grand-pups". ETA: She is also exactly the color of dulce de leche. Dulce would be a great name for her, except that you might not want every Tom, Dick and Harry to think she's a pushover. : ) Or how about Carmelita? Edited May 25, 2011 by Valerie(TX) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I don't know what the cost would be but you can take her to a vet and they can xray her to see how many pups there are. Our vet used to do it for a client that bred Goldens so she'd know how many puppies she had to sell. They could also tell you more closely how soon she'd have her pups. But I agree with the pp's - she's due soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 She was the best dog. Her name, get ready for its originality - was ....Sandy. Seriously great dog, tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Awww!!!! She will pop within a few days I bet ;) You can actually tell if its going to happen within 12-24 hours if her temp drops to 99 degrees or below. An xray wouldnt help at this point because they pups are too big. Xrays rarely are ever accurate when telling how many puppies are in there. My vet says they are a waste of money. The litter my pup was born in, my friend was told there were 3 pups, and she had 11!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yes, anything that means "Honey"! She is definitely going to pop soon. Many blessings to ya'll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Too bad you are so far away because I'd love to take one of the puppies. That's exactly the kind of dog my middle son would love to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Too bad you are so far away because I'd love to take one of the puppies. That's exactly the kind of dog my middle son would love to have. :iagree: She looks a lovely dog.. so good tempered to lie down for you like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yucabird Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Sputterduck, Gosh, the animals here really tug at my heart. You aren't anywhere near Quintana Roo, are you? Though I am guessing not, the reason I am asking is that there are organizations here which offer free spay/neuter. :001_smile: Otherwise, you may wish to talk to a vet. They will often significantly reduce their fee for sterilization if they are confident you are helping a street animal. Some may also do the procedures for free, if you purchase necessary medical supplies (not that difficult to obtain). I have found the vets in my area really go the extra mile for these animals. :hurray: She looks like a sweetie. Good luck, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 How about Preggodog? That's what the captions say ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I like Honey and Carmelita. She looks like a real sweetie. Please post some adorable puppy pictures when they arrive! I think if we were nearby I'd have to talk my husband into adopting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I feel so sorry for her! She looks miserable! I like Meilita :) Please post pictures when she has them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Any updates? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Where do you live? We might want a puppy. She looks like she should pop anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I :iagree: she looks like a Honey; and the puppies will arrive very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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