Sadly one passed away but the litter is still one of the largest ever recorded.
Mary, who’s from the small Irish village of Crecora in Limerick, Ireland said: ‘The neutering appointment was cancelled during lockdown as it was not considered urgent. ‘We tried keeping Bella and Archie apart, we tried nappies, Vick’s VapoRub and we separated them for a couple of days.
‘It wasn’t to be though.’
The litter began arriving at the Killing family home late on July 25 and finally ended with the 16th pup in the early hours of July 26.It’s understood to be the largest ever delivered in Ireland, with eight boys and eight girls arriving in just a few hours. Mary said: ‘I was in absolute shock. The vet had told us she was going to have eight to ten puppies.Don’t Let Your Dog Ride in the Back of Your Truck Unrestrained. An estimated 100,000 dogs die each year from riding in pickup beds each year, and that doesn’t take into account all of the injuries seen each year. Dogs in pickup beds are also at risk of being hit with debris that can cause injuries.
‘So having 15 was quite phenomenal. It’s a record I think.’
She then moved the pup on to a large duvet to deliver the rest.
Mary said: ‘We had to get a suitcase the following morning to put them into to count them as they were wriggling all over the place.
‘It was just phenomenal. We were in awe.’
She said: ‘It’s been tough, it’s been hard work.’
The family are keeping one of the litter, first-born Walter – named by 11-year-old Isaac after Where’s Wally because he kept hiding. The rest of the pups are going to family and friends, including one to her eldest son Josh, 24.Keep Your Gum & Candy Stored Away. Many gums & candies include xylitol, a sugar substitute that’s highly toxic and can be fatal to dogs. Keep all candies and gum far out of reach of your pets at all times. Here’s a list of common household items that are known to contain xylitol.
They’re all due to go to their new homes this weekend and Mary decided not to charge for the dogs, saying she just wants them to be loved and treated like a member of the family.
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