No more babies for Bella!

Yesterday Bella had surgery. Let's just say the procedure she had prevents her from ever having puppies again. It was the wise and responsible thing to do for Bella's health and well-being. It is also sad in a way because we know we will never have any more of Bella's amazing puppies. She was the very best Mama and we loved raising the 3 litters of puppies along with her.

Bella spent the night at the vet clinic and was allowed to come home today. While she was gone Bacio and Puppy paced the house and the yard looking for her. They were both visibly out of their element. Who knew?
Bella is doing well overall but is admittedly a little upset and mopey. She is just not too thrilled with the Big White Funnel on her head. Can you blame her, really? I had to hand-feed her because when she attempts to eat or drink, the cone is in the way. I wonder how she will sleep tonight.
Thanks Bella - we love you and are always grateful for Rafa, Johnny Mac, Blake, Kimmie, Venus and Lindsay, for John, Paul, George and Ringo, and for Newman, George, Jerry, Kramer, Leo and Elaine!

A nice response from Laurie and Greg: We want to thank Bella for our little man and our Diva girl. Both such beautiful little babies! Have you heard on Jethro I hope? George and Lainie are so cute together ...they are inseparable! For such a little peanut she is such a little firecracker!They are both so beautiful inside and out!