Lacey whelped

Lacey went into labor last night and had a difficult time delivering the first puppy. With feet out, I was unable to get the puppy out and we rushed in for Dr Gails assistance. She was born in my hands as I rushed her into the vet office! It was no wonder with the 6oz puppy that was delivered, why Lacey was so huge pregnant and having a hard time. We assisted her for a couple hours trying to help labor along with Pitocin and get the next puppy delivered. His heart rate showed that he was stressed and after sedating her for her c-section the 2nd puppy delivered. Another huge puppy! She was tired and the puppies were stressed, so we took the remaining 4 by c-section. One puppy did not survive but she has 5 healthy puppies, 3 boys and 2 girls. It made a late night, getting home at 2am and Lacey was still not wanting to wake up. But she rested quietly while the puppies actively nursed. By this morning early, she was sitting up and happily nursing her babies. Lacey was spayed and will be ready for her retirement home upon weaning this litter of puppies. She is very loving and sweet, more of a laid back personality, great with kids and other dogs. She has had a career of breeding so she will need obedience and potty training, but should train easily with crate training. She's used to lots of handling, going in the car, grooming, etc just no formal training yet other than walking on a lead. If you believe you could offer her a great forever home, contact us at crookedcreekcairns@verizon.net with information about yourself and family. We will interview prospective homes and find her a good match.