We had another surprise around Christmas time....It all started around the middle of the month of December. The temperature started to drop, snow began to fall and it was once again time to bring our Saint Bernard's into the garage and out of the harsh Illinois winter weather. John cleaned out the wood burner and stocked the garage full of dry seasoned firewood. With the help of his son Derek, they proceeded to put up the kennels in the garage in preparations for the dogs. The dogs were brought in and instead of going directly to their assigned kennels, they were petted and loved on for awhile. It was at the precise moment that John realized our female Saint Bernard, Tootie, was with pup and due very soon.
While the whole family was in Christmas mode...John took time out to watch Tootie. Several nights when she was acting nervous and anxious, John unfolded the roll away bed and slept in the garage as to keep a close eye on her. To make a long story short, Tootie was escorted to the vet on December 22. Our new vet was very concerned and scheduled her for an X-Ray on the following day. So, the next day, an X-Ray was done and the vet explained to us that Tootie has two puppies that needed to come out. Of course, he explained that they were both probably dead, but to save her life, she would need a c-section. This procedure on a dog her size was very pricey. However, we love our beloved Tootie and would do anything possible to make our animals comfortable and loved. In the afternoon on December 23, 2010, unbeknown to Tootie, she gave birth to one stillborn pup and one puppy who was very much alive! Talk about your Christmas Miracle!
John named him Saint Nick...he weighed 16oz..1 pound exactly. Tootie is such a good Mommy! Even though she seems like a monster weighing 132 lbs!
Here is our little Saint Nick at one week old...
Here in Saint Nick at 2 weeks old.....
Tootie is a great Mama...She takes really good care of her puppy! Tootie went back to the vet on Monday, Jan.10 and had her stitches taken out and the vet said she was doing great! Nick was checked over as well and now he weighs 2 pounds and 3.5 oz!! Here are a few more pics....
We are very thankful for our Christmas miracle!
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