Hi Judy,
Great news-- Belle had her foal this morning. It is a little girl and the vet checked her out and everything is fine. Even though this is Belle's first time, she is proving to be a wonderful mom--careful, attentive, gently protective. Belle is fine with us and her foal (whew), and there are no nursing problems.
I think we picked the name Freyja (pronounced like Freya). Freyja for Friday (her birth day) and some other things about the name that seemed to fit. She is all black, and beautiful with long legs and cute knobby knees. She is a precious sweetheart and already comes over to us for petting. She's super nice and calm. She loves her mom and walks around and around her rubbing on her. She nursed a lot today, so I'm sure she got her colostrum.
Thank you so much for sticking with us and helping us be successful. I attached photos. I think we'll have to get more computer storage for all the photos we'll be taking! I will definitely keep you updated as time goes on. We are keeping her for sure, so she'll always be cared for and loved.
Thanks again!!!
Kres Monday
Thanks so much for the update Kres.
Our night was not quiet. The dogs were left outside, the evening was nice and they were content to be out until 3:00am. We awoke to a dog fight with horrendous noise, growling, barking and Emma's high pitched screaming. Running to the door I see Rachel's 2 dogs attacking Emma and Darcy. When the yelling started, both Emma and Darcy made a beeline to the door, hurling into the apartment with Emma screaming all the way. Rachel's dogs were told to go home, they turned as one and faded away into the darkness. It took Emma a few minutes to realize she wasn't hurt, she huddled up to Mark's side of the bed whining. Darcy stands by the door growling and barking sure they are out there and now that she is safe inside acting like she is the protector. What was funny is each time she would growl, Emma would whine. The true test will come this morning, will they remember and refuse to go outside? I can just imagine having to force 345 pounds of dog out the door each morning.
Thanks so much for the update Kres.
Our night was not quiet. The dogs were left outside, the evening was nice and they were content to be out until 3:00am. We awoke to a dog fight with horrendous noise, growling, barking and Emma's high pitched screaming. Running to the door I see Rachel's 2 dogs attacking Emma and Darcy. When the yelling started, both Emma and Darcy made a beeline to the door, hurling into the apartment with Emma screaming all the way. Rachel's dogs were told to go home, they turned as one and faded away into the darkness. It took Emma a few minutes to realize she wasn't hurt, she huddled up to Mark's side of the bed whining. Darcy stands by the door growling and barking sure they are out there and now that she is safe inside acting like she is the protector. What was funny is each time she would growl, Emma would whine. The true test will come this morning, will they remember and refuse to go outside? I can just imagine having to force 345 pounds of dog out the door each morning.
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