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.Make Your Own DIY Flirt Pole. Make a flirt pole for dogs that love to chase and/or have a strong prey drive. Just remember to take it easy with this exercise since it’s pretty high impact and can be tough on a dog’s joints.
‘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.Cover Up Scratch Marks on Furniture with a Walnut. Do you have a few scratch marks on your wooden furniture? You can cover them up by rubbing a walnut over them. The natural oils in walnuts seep into wood, making them a simple way to help cover up small scratches in your furniture.
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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