Pups Are Here
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:06AM 
Click on Photo for Larger View1st born 10:05am Brown tan sable with slight white tips on feet and white blaze on chest. This gal weighs 5-6/8oz 165g
Photos will be found here. Will add to the gallery, as we go.
Click on Photo for Larger View2nd born sable and white 10:12am -brown tan and white sable . He has white on collar, top of head, feet and nose. He weighs 6-6/8oz 192g
Click on Photo for Larger ViewThis one was born when they did a c-section. We were able to be there. We rubbed him down, cleaned him up. He is the smallest. He is 4-6/8oz 136g. He is a darker brown boy that is feisty.
We lost the others and I was crying in my mask at the vets - a hard thing to do. They allowed us to help. We had 6 - 3 lost.
Raven's uterus ruptured so she had to go to emerg. We do not know why. Pups had cords around them They gave us an estimate of 3 to 5 grand to just monitor for 24 to 48 hours. Don't have it but we will figure it out. It will be touch and go with Raven for that time. Yes, we could lose her and I can't begin to tell you how that makes me feel. I know some of this is due to my lack of sleep but I can't stop crying. Most telling will be 24 hours from now. No fever she will be fine. She did feed her pups.
Misty is delighted to feed the pups, clean them and love them up. We will see if Raven has milk when she comes home - hoping. These are her pups.
I will add this 3rd pup to the gallery. Not your normal. No video at a vet - just photos when we arrived home.
I need sleep but Dennis needs more as he is on night shift. I need food. Not even sure if we have anything in the house. Oh well.
Please celebrate the 3. They are gorgeous!
Reader Comments (93)
I am supposed to be getting one of these puppies. I am happy to pay you now if it will help you cover the costs of caring for Raven.
JoAnn
I will pray and pray and pray for Raven’s recovery. I’m so very sorry for what has happened. What a terrible, heartbreaking time for you all. Please take care of yourselves. Raven, her pups and all of Talemaker will be constantly in my thoughts and prayers........especially Raven!
Thank you. With Saffron (this rarely happens) her uterus did not have an issue. There are complications at times with a ruptured uterus. They did tell us it could go either way.
My heart is breaking for all of you. Raven has our prayers for her recovery and the 3 little ones .Susan
Thinking of you all and sending well wishes Ravens way. Hope you are all home soon.
Thinking of all of you, especially Raven. We hope she makes it through, she has so much to live for 🙏😘
So sorry Darlah. It’s heartbreaking and scary. I’ll be thinking of Raven and the three beautiful pups waiting for her to come home.
How terrible to loose the 3 pups and Raven is touch and go. My heart is so saddened too Darla with this news. We are all grieving with you and Nathan. Will continue to pray for Raven to pull through. In the meantime we are celebrating these 3 beautiful ones. Sending lots of love your way...
Condolences on the loss of your puppies. So very sad! We’ll remain positive that Raven will be recover fully.
We celebrate her 3 beautiful puppies!
We’re thinking of you. Remember to take care of yourselves. 🙏💕
So very sorry this happened to Raven, praying that she will recover. Just so very sad for all of you. Thankfully you have Misty to care for the remaining pups.
I was checking for updates all day, I just knew something was amiss.
This is so heartbreaking. I am so sorry for your loss of her three pups. I am really hoping that Raven will recover. I can’t imagine how distressing this is for all of you. I am sure we can fundraise the money between all of the Talemakers people for the amount needed for Raven’s observation. Let us know if we should do that.
So sorry for your loss!
You are all in my prayers.
Three beautiful pups.
Stay strong!
My heart is breaking for you. While my family and I are celebrating the birth of 3 gorgeous pups, we are also praying for a full recovery for beautiful Raven. Please know that you and Nathan are in our thoughts. xo
Thinking of you all and sending positive thoughts and abundance of love. ♥️
We are so sorry. This must be so hard to go through. We are sending our sincere best wishes and prayers that Raven will be home soon to be with her pups and the entire family.
So sorry. Thinking of all of you 🙏 🙏
Jodi - I think that is a wonderful idea and I'm willing to help and sure others will as well.
Sending lots of love to Raven and to your family. I dearly hope that Raven will recover and can get home to care for her 3 babies.
So sad that two did not survive.
Sending much support to Nathan, Darlah and Dennis.
Praying praying praying for Raven🙏 So heartbreaking, so sorry for the Talemaker family loss....
I am so heartbroken for you, Nathan and Raven. Sending all our love and prayers!
My thoughts and prayers for all of you, especially Raven, for a speedy recovery. That third handsome pup looks like a fighter! I’m sure Misty will sub for Raven as long as needed. Please sleep if you can, Darlah.
Jodi--Fundraising is a wonderful idea. We went ahead and sent an etransfer to Nathan. So many of us are indebted to Darlah and Nathan, both for our pricelessl dogs and the way they have cared for them during our travels in pre-pandemic times.
I’m so sorry, and I’m sending positive thoughts and prayers for Raven, hoping that she can come home soon ❤️
We are a so very saddened at the loss but feel hooe and blessings for the puppies born and dear Raven. Our thoughts are with Raven and you all during this difficult time. 💕
We are heartbroken for you, Nathan and Raven. Sending all our love and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Her 3 puppies are absolutely stunning <3
Jodi- let us know if there is a gofundme set up and we will absolutely donate what we can!
Meadow has sent an e-transfer for Raven. And sends hugs too.
Praying for Raven.
I did not post to have you send money - please. I posted as I am sad, frustrated and going oh my gad the costs are incredible. One can't afford vet emerg especially during a pandemic when we do not have the usual business. Nathan is STILL sitting outside vet emerg. They asked him not to leave. It is over 2.5 hours. No update - just sit and we will tell you when we know.
Good news c-section boy gained. The other 2 are staying the same as their birth weight. That is great news. They are lively. Misty is incredible. I mean 8 really - lots to handle and clean and love up but she is.
I am very worried about Raven. I am incredibly worried.
I’m very worried as well, Darlah. Hoping that skilled veterinarians, many prayers, and well wishes from, obviously, so many will bring Raven through this, and to a full and quick recovery. You’re all constantly in my thoughts and prayers 💕
Oh my gosh. So very sorry to hear of the problems related to Raven and her pups. Please know everyone is praying for Raven and her babies.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🐾🐾tThinking about everyone at Talemaker during this difficult time.
Raven produced three darling puppies for all of us to love. Now we have to send our thoughts and prayers to her., Darlah and Nathan. Please just let us know what you need and we will try to help.
I'm reminded of a line from one of our favourite Dylan songs, "Forever Young": "May you always do for others, and let others do for you." Let us do for you, with contributions to offset this big, unexpected cost. Giving helps the giver, too, you know, and there is little else we can do to help right now.
My heart is aching for all of you especially beautiful Raven. I’m sending strong vibes.
It will be ok. I feel it in my bones.
My heart is with all of you and Raven is in my prayers. She will get through this. All the love we all feel is going straight to her little soul.
My heart is with all of you and Raven is in my prayers. She will get through this. All the love we all feel is going straight to her little soul.
Our thoughts and love are with you all and Raven. She’s such a good mom and beautiful soul. Praying for a speedy recovery for Willow’s mom.❤️❤️❤️
So sorry for your loss.
The three pups are beautiful.
My prayers are for Raven’s recovery.
Stay strong Talemaker family!
What a heartbreaking day. Sending so much love, thoughts, and best wishes to the entire Talemaker family. Praying for sweet Raven.
Just looking at the blog today. WOW! So much has happened. Dear sweet Raven, wishing you all the strength and love to pull through this! So sorry this is happening Darlah and Nathan! Sending positive vibes...
Oh Darlah, we have just learnt .. we had no idea. Poor little Raven, I remember her as a puppy. We are so sorry to hear she and you went through such hardships with this delivery. Praying for her health and strength. So sad about 3 tiny souls that the world lost. I am wishing Raven a fast recovery! <3 <3 <3
Sorry about all this. We are glad to hear that Raven is ok. Our hearts are with you.