Fly has her puppies

On Thursday 29th March, Fly was showing all the signs of being ready to have her puppies.  Looking rather large, she was searching for cuddles and somewhere to have her pups - the back of the garden being favourite.

However, Gaynor kept a very close eye on her and made sure she didn't stay out for too long.

Philly and I hung around for as long as we could, but Fly, like Doris before her, didn't want anyone but family around.  Waiting until everyone had gone, the first pup was born at 7.30pm.  Seven further pups followed with the last one born at 11.30pm in time for a good night's sleep. Of course, Gaynor stayed up until past midnight, Ronnie was up at 2am and then again early, as usual, 6.30 am - just to check on the pups who all were and still are, thriving.