The Fab Four arrived safe and sound thanks to transport assistance from Kay and David - okay the fifth pup in the picture got adopted earlier and never made the trip to South Dakota. It was a family affair getting them all settled - since the weather has still been so beautiful, we decided they should come and live at the lake home with me and the rest of the dogstar pack!

They are emaciated puppy mill kids, weighing in at 1/2 of the normal weight for their age and are troubled by parasites and bacterial infections. They have the medicine they need and are currently up to date on their shots for now. Our mission is to get them healthy and socialized and to put on a few pounds. (Not to mention stopping the diarrhea!) They all got pheasant wings to play with and thought they were in retriever heaven! All are getting used to walking on a leash. They will be ready for their forever homes soon.

Jerry (AKA Pistachio) - because he is such a treat to have around) If our present pack didn't already have 4 - this would be #5! He is so sweet - he is like candy!!!! Not a peep out of him unless he is chasing leaves or kids or has to go outside. He has a cute little face that would melt any heart and he comes when he is called. Prefers a lap to a bed, and has a thick coat that should feather out nicely when his overall health improves. He is crate trained, a little shy of the dark, gets along well with the older dogs and puts himself to bed at almost 10 pm on the dot every night - it is so precious.