The Miracle Litter..Karens puppies at 4 weeks old
Wow…I received these photos this weekend from Karen Tracy of her beautiful Miracle litter, born to the mama chow who survived the recent kennel fire. Karen gave me permission to post these. I get letters daily from people asking me how Karen is doing. I had hoped to talk to her today for more puppy details but truly………the photos speak volumes!!!!
All of our best wishes go out to you Karen and we hope you are able to enjoy those beautiful babies a bit more now. I also hope you finally got some sleep with mom chow playing primadonna at night and keeping you awake to feed the puppies!
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Oh MY!!!! Look at those inquisitive faces!!! seeing the world through baby eyes! I wonder if these sweethearts know how special they are, how they lift our hearts and make us smile after such tragedy. I know these babies are here for a reason, and in time and as they grow, Karen and her mom will see things in them that will truly help them heal! I look at the last pic, with the totally square headed “tiny chow” and my heart melts. this litter brings tears to my eyes!!! love to all, kathleen
Oh my godness these are some real cuties!!!!!May these babies bring smiles to your days and laughs to your nights..All the best to you…
How bittersweet this must all be to Karen. I keep her in my heart.
Such beautiful babies and what a blessing. I am so thrilled for Karen. I think of her often and wonder how She is. These little miracles will help.
Suuuuuuuuuuper !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aw…they are just the most beautiful babies – just gorgeous.
How perfect are they! I can almost smell the puppy breath from here! I hope they bring Karen some solace.
How wonderful that she has these babies to bring happiness to her life after such horrors. It must be a strange feeling looking at them, such sadness for what has been lost, but such wonder at these little blessings!
Wow, what sweetie pies, Little chow angels sent from Heaven to bring peace and healing to broken hearts. They are adorable. Please keep us posted as they grown. God’s blessings and Love Rhonda
These little miracle pups are just adorable and I know will bring lots of smiles and laughs as they get bigger and bigger. Of course I am partial being their granny!!
CarolSue
So true Kathleen, they actually bring tears into the eyes.
They’re really adoreable and I can’t do anything but wishing them all the best in life may they grow up and bring their mom joyfulness and proudness and may them give healing and peace …
They will forever stay in our hearts and they will always have lots of “moms” and “dads” out here thinking and caring for them too.
Love
Lene
Lovely puppies, I think Karen should name the pup she’s keeping Phoenix .
Irene
Thank you all for your comments about the litter of puppies that I have. The shame of it is that I didn’t really enjoy them the way I always do when a litter is born. When I have a litter of puppies, even on the first day the puppies arrive, I look at them and think about how they will look as they mature and who will be staying with me and who will be going to other loving homes, and how beautiful they are and what a joy it is to hold a newborn puppy and to touch their little toes and just hold them close and love them. But when I tried to do that with this litter, I just thought about the generations of chows that are not here anymore that are related to these puppies. I just didn’t have the excitement that comes with having a litter and I missed that. Also I was worried about them as their mother was in the fire. I was afraid there might be problems with their eyes when they opened, I was scared that they might have breathing problems, things like that. But they are very healthy puppies and now that they are walking around and developing their own unique personalities, I am falling in love with them, as I should have when they were first born. I still cry every day for the dogs I lost, but these puppies are part of those dogs that I lost and I have come to realize that makes them even more special. If you don’t mind, I will send pictures from time to time to share with everyone. As for the name Phoenix, a lot of people are telling me to name one Phoenix but I think that would remind me even more of the fire and the dogs I lost so I don’t know if I can do that. Thank you so much for taking an interest in these puppies and being such good friends to me.
OMG! What adorable pups- truly a miracle and a reminder of how fragile life is! Best wishes to you Karen, what a blessing that these little creatures are healthy and happy.
How beautiful and alert they are!! Although you will always have your other “Chow babies” in your heart, as you look at these adorable pups, you will remember the generations that went before them and know that this is the “NEW” generation. I think they will always be special to you and help to bring you some peace. What a blessing to have them healthy .
What wonderful news. So glad to see something wonderful come out of such horror.
Karen what about naming the puppy you keep “Miracle”?
Sabina
Karen – part of our early mentorship in the breed was that every breeder will go through at least one (& the longer you continue, more such occasions) very difficult time that just makes you want to give it all up completely & with conviction at the time.
Different breeders go through different trials, and yours is probably one of the worst trials anyone may ever face as a breeder. But your mettle shows & it is with admiration we watch your response to this situation. Your foundations proved solid and your reasons for continuing are manifest in this litter and the fact that you did indeed not lose it all – they are here – living, breathing, beautiful and full of their lineage – making you take a direction you may never otherwise have.
You’ve acknowledged this to all of us & made us realise we should look for that moment when we face (yet once again for some) a really tough time in breeding – and then find that reason to continue in the way life directs us. Go, Chow, Go.
Ciao from sunny South Africa
Bernice
Karen, what an incredible support system you have here!!! I am constantly blown away by the kindness and heartfelt comments you all have been leaving here and in emails I’ve been getting.
Bernices comment really struck a chord. She and I have talked at length in the past about the frustrations we all face as breeders….and it goes without saying , this challenge of yours is a biggie. Nevertheless, your attitude and perseverance are incredible. I have no doubt you will rise above this challenge..not weaker …but stronger because of it. I’m so incredibly proud of you Karen…Love Sandra
Karen
I remember when their dad was born and I guess I have seen three or so litters out of Morgan! I sure like the puppy to the far right on the group shot.
I am so thrilled for you that you got these babies@
Keep sharing and keep healing!
Ciao
Jan
Karen Congratulation for this wonderful announcement. I cried a lot , I am very happy for you. My best wishes to you and your chows.
I was one of those vet techs working the afternoon the ‘fire dogs’ came in. It was absolutely heart wrenching. I work very closely with Cyrus and Iris now on a weekly basis. They are amazing animals! With and AMAZING, DEDICATED, LOVING owner. Although, my heart was broken the day I met them, light up every time I see them now. Karen, It has been a pleasure getting to know you, your pets and ‘helpers’. I have learned so much from your situation — not only medical, but emotional too. My prayers stay with you and all that surrounds you.