Puppies are here! early!

Joy was scheduled for a c-section on Wednesday the 13th of April. Because of the size of the litter (11+ in the xray) I had decided it would be the safest way to go. Also because Joy had never had a litter before.

Well at 11 pm the night before, Joy decides to go into labor and all my helpers weren't coming until Wed/Thursday! I quickly texted those who I thought would be up and that were close. I did get 2 friends to come over that late and wow! so glad that I did! Joy delivered 5 pups in an hour! on my bed! When all was said and done, we had 10 healthy beautiful pups. No losses, as the xray count had been wrong. She was amazing and wasn't even worried at all. She slept through most of the labor.

We are so happy and thrilled with this litter and hope all will continue to be as special as she is. Here is a pic of her sweet babies.