Hello Pup Pals

We're home and settled but I with a heavy heart. I'm sorry for the late post... it's not an easy one to write. Unfortunately I'm devastated to report our Valentine litter lost a piece of it's heart today. I'm told Valley received a clean bill of health pre-operatively and her crop as scheduled but unfortunately didn't fully recover from anesthesia. Her Vet was devastated when she called and tells me it's likely been 5 years since she's lost a pup to a crop. Like humans, I guess, some dogs react poorly to anesthesia. Fortunately I've never before suffered such a loss during or after a crop or from any surgery as far as that goes... ever.
The loss of Valley is such a shame... a robust and gorgeous pup that held great potential. And she had become very sweet... not quite the bully she once was. I take some comfort knowing Valley passed peacefully in caring arms. I've arrived early to collect my pups on several occasions to find them wrapped in warm towels, held by staff as they slowly come to a state of full wakefulness.  I'm heartbroken for Ellie as I would be for any of you. And I'm heartbroken Valley's life was cut so short.

The rest of the pups are doing fine, fed and settled now in their own corral to protect them from the antics of the un-cropped. They'll once again spend the night with me in my bedroom while their siblings remain in the old and familiar. 
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                                                                        RIP Valley 
                                                                                     You were loved!