

We took JLo in to see Dr Raja on Friday for an X-ray and he said she should have 4-5 puppies but he feels pretty confident that it is 5. She is due right around Monday June 27th but I’ll update once puppies arrive. We are excited!!!
I had a conversation with a potential puppy family last year on she commented that when looking at pictures from other breeders she noticed they looked a little staged and often outside. She said that she liked that she could see the girls really are a big part of our lives and in our home 100%. I have a ton of pictures that I don’t share because I’m worried of the clutter you might see in the background or a bag of chips or maybe even the toilet (puppies spend their first two weeks in the bathroom – keeps them away from the other dogs and easier to keep that space a higher temp than the rest of us prefer). But after thinking about it I’m going to start showing more every day pics from our house.
These first 2 don’t look super delicious unless you are a dog but here are some examples of what the girls eat. The first pic is ground chicken with bones and organs and some fresh green tripe. The second is emu.
Next pictures are from the cluttered kitchen table, which become my workspace instead of my office upstairs. I was finishing my coffee and doing some boring accounting for my day job that pays the mortgage and Shakira wanted to get up in my lap for some cuddles. The girls like to be close but they aren’t the biggest cuddles so this moment felt really good and I wanted to take a picture but this is a perfect example of one that I wouldn’t normally share and what a shame because it was a great moment!
These were just taken in our room the other day. Andru was out of town and at the end of the work day I was freezing and went upstairs and got in bed and the girls all came up and took a little nap. The lighting was bad and I had the clutter on the dresser but they don’t care about that stuff and I love having them on our bed for cuddle time. They all sleep in the crates at night which is a safe, comfortable place for them but this extra time together always makes me feel good.
Those are just a few that I’ve taken recently. I’ll continue to share pics that you’ll see are definitely not staged and hopeful show how much we love these girls and what a big part of they are in our lives.
Last year we took the girls to Santa’s Workshop in County Village (in Bothell) for pictures with Santa. I plan to do pictures again this year but I would love a place that specializes in puppy visits since Country Village is more for human visitors so we had to bring a blanket in case children with allergies came to visit Santa after we did. I got an email today from Seattle DogSpot with a breakdown of all the places you can take your pup for Santa pics. I love that they put together this list – all of the credit goes to Seattle DogSpot – check out their site for other dog related info.
Saturday, November 14
Pet Pictures with Santa – Kitsap Humane Society
November 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
John L Scott Realty, 40 Teal Lake Road
Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Old Dog Haven Santa Pet Photos
November 14 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Natural Pet Pantry, 10600 NE 68th St, Ste D
Kirkland, WA 98033
Annual Holiday Photo Shoot with Jerry and Lois Photography
November 14 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Paw-Abilities Total Training Center, 7338 26th St. E., Building F
Fife, WA 98424
Sunday, November 15
Annual Holiday Photo Shoot with Jerry and Lois Photography
November 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Paw-Abilities Total Training Center, 7338 26th St. E., Building F
Fife, WA 98424
Thursday, November 19
Concern for Animals’ Paws with Claus
November 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Capital Mall, 625 Black Lake Blvd.
Olympia, WA 98052
Pet Photos with Santa – The Outlet Collection
November 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Outlet Collection – Auburn, 1101 Outlet Collection Way
Aubur, WA 98001
Saturday, November 21
Santa Pet Photos at The NOAH Center
November 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
NOAH, 31300 Brandstrom Road
Stanwood, WA 98292
Motley Zoo Yappy Holidays Bazaar and and Bake Sale
November 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, 16715 Cleveland St.
Redmond, WA 98052
Sunday, November 22
Pet Photos with Santa – Northgate Mall
November 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Northgate Mall, 401 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125
Friday, November 27
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Belltown
November 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mud Bay – Belltown, 2119 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Not Your Typical Santa Photos – Woofers Grooming and Goodies
November 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Woofers Grooming and Goodies, 16511 Pacific Ave. S
Spanaway, WA 98387
Saturday, November 28
November 28 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bothell Feed Center, 20809 Bothell Everett Hwy,
Bothell, WA 98012
Sunday, November 29
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Ballard
November 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mud Bay – Ballard, 5314 15th St. NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Monday, November 30
Pet Photos with Santa @ University Village
November 30 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
University Village, 2623 NE University Village
Seattle, WA 98105
Thursday, December 3
Pet Photos with Santa – The Outlet Collection
December 3 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Outlet Collection – Auburn, 1101 Outlet Collection Way
Auburn, WA 98001
Concern for Animals’ Paws for Claus
December 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Capital Mall, 625 Black Lake Blvd.
Olympia, WA 98052
Friday, December 4
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Capitol Hill
December 4 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mud Bay – Broadway and Pike, 1514 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Saturday, December 5
Santa Pet Photos at Bay Hay and Feed – Kitsap Humane Society
December 5 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bay Hay & Feed, 10355 NE Valley Rd.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Pet Photos with Santa @ University Village
December 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
University Village, 2623 NE University Village
Seattle, WA 98105
Pet Photos with Santa – Maser’s Grooming and Pet Boutique
December 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Maser’s Grooming and Pet Boutique, 6515 NE 181st St.
Kenmore, WA 98028
Welcome Christmas with Santa Photos
December 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Animal Medical Center of Seattle, 14810 15th Ave NE, Suite B
Shoreline, WA 98155
Pet Pictures with Santa – Animal Medical Center of Seattle
December 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Animal Medical Center of Seattle, 14810 15th Ave NE, Suite B
Shoreline, WA 98155
Santa Paws Pet Photos – Seattle Animal Shelter
December 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Petco – Interbay, 2001 15th Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
Pet Photos with Santa – Issaquah Petco
December 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Petco – Issaquah, 975 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027
Sunday, December 6
Pet Photos with Santa @ University Village
December 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
University Village, 2623 NE University Village
Seattle, WA 98105
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Mercer Island
December 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mud Bay – Mercer Island, 2750 77th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Monday, December 7
Pet Photos with Santa @ University Village
December 7 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
University Village, 2623 NE University Village
Seattle, WA 98105
Friday, December 11
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Overlake
December 11 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mud Bay – Overlake (Bellevue), 13407 NE 20th St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
Saturday, December 12
Pet Photos with Santa Paws – Auburn Valley Humane Society
December 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Auburn Valley Humane Society, 4910 A Street SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Issaquah
December 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mud Bay – Issaquah, 1590 NW Gilman Blvd.
Issaquah, WA 98027
Santa Paws Photos – Seattle Animal Shelter
December 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Petco – Interbay, 2001 15th Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
Pet Photos with Santa – Issaquah Petco
December 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Petco – Issaquah, 975 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027
Santa Paws – Denny’s Pet World
December 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Denny’s Pet World – 12534 120th Ave NE
Kirklan, WA 98033
Sunday, December 13
Santa Pet Photos at Kitsap Humane Society
December 13 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kitsap Humane Society, 9167 Dickey RD NW
Silverdale, WA 98033
Pet Photos with Santa Paws – Auburn Valley Humane Society
December 13 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Auburn Valley Humane Society, 4910 A Street SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Sammamish
December 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mud Bay – Sammamish, 22830 NE 8th St.
Sammamish, WA 98074
Pet Photos with Santa @ University Village
December 14 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
University Village, 2623 NE University Village
Seattle, WA 98105
Friday, December 18
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Queen Anne
December 18 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mud Bay – Queen Anne, 522 Queen Anne Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98109
Saturday, December 19
Santa Pet Photos – Mud Bay Redmond
December 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mud Bay – Redmond, 8867 161st Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Sunday, December 20
Santa Pet Photos-Mud Bay Greenwood
December 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mud Bay – Greenwood, 8532 1st Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98117
Tuesday, December 21
Pet Photos with Santa @ University Village
December 21 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
University Village, 2623 NE University Village
Seattle, WA 98105
We took the girls to see Santa yesterday! It was challenging to get everyone still and looking in the direction of the camera but it was fun.
JLo is in his left hand; she was 14 weeks yesterday and barely fit in her size small Santa suit. Apple is in his right hand. Beyonce and Shakira are sitting on the ground. I never thought I’d be bringing the dogs to sit on Santa’s lap but I love this picture and I’m pretty sure this won’t be the last time!