Despite the outrageous and uncharitable accusations by certain people that I am shamelessly pimping my blog, I can't resist showing you more of these guys.
The story behind how they got here is slowly emerging: they were (quite literally) left in a cardboard box on a Vet's doorstep with a note saying "We're sorry - we just can't look after them." They arrived at the PEI Humane Society, which doesn't have enough space or money for a "puppy ward" - and since puppies are more susceptible to the various illnesses to be found in a kennel, the Society began looking for a foster home.
Enter Allison. And, by extension, the rest of us.
They're about four weeks old, perhaps three weeks from adoption. And there will be a line-up for them, I have no doubt of that - not only are they soon be featured on the Humane Society's website, they have a blog of their own, thanks to Allison - you can find it here. And if you think these pics are cute, you should see the ones Allie has.
So, here's a pic of each of them - one of the pics is a lil fuzzy (as is the subject), but I'm sorry - the expression? Gah.
And at the end, there's a short video of the one who ... umm ... might not be available for adoption. Negotiations are underway. Could he be more adorable? The moment he discovers the camera and charges? Yikes. Make your heart explode.
Ooooh, the cuteness!
Posted by: cat | January 12, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Oh, brilliant! The pictures are gorgeous and the video is brilliant - I love how little one appeared to cannon into you with such force that the camera wobbled! He'll be great fun, for sure. :)
Posted by: platypus | January 12, 2007 at 03:42 PM
That puppy is a total camera hog, but he's trying hard to hide it.
Posted by: wordgirl | January 12, 2007 at 06:50 PM
Yay, you're keeping one of the puppies!!!!! (Sucker.)
Posted by: kalki | January 12, 2007 at 09:06 PM
Here in Wenatchee, we'd name them after apples, like Gala, Fuji, Cameo, etc... but on PEI, perhaps characters in the "Anne of Green Gables" tales? Whatever you call them, they're just too adorable not to keep one. And when you do, maybe Allie will stop bringing more home? Nah... what was I thinking?! ;)
Posted by: shari | January 12, 2007 at 09:59 PM
more videos!!
Posted by: Laura | January 12, 2007 at 10:20 PM
Oh, hell - just box up the border collie and ship him to me.
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | January 12, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Ok ok ok... that one is tremendously, heart-breakingly cute.
Posted by: CircusKelli | January 12, 2007 at 11:57 PM
IS that John Stamos licking your neck?
Posted by: William | January 13, 2007 at 07:50 AM
Almost too much cuteness to bear.
Any names yet?
Posted by: Ortizzle | January 13, 2007 at 02:04 PM
::high-fives William::
Posted by: kalki | January 13, 2007 at 02:43 PM
It's late Saturday night, my time, and I've worked really hard all day. I've finally sat down and rushed over to see what the little fuzzballs have been up to today and there's nothing! I need more cuteness, dammit! ;)
Posted by: platypus | January 13, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Yes, what are their names??? They're waaay too cute not to be named.
Posted by: Squirl | January 13, 2007 at 09:54 PM
AAAAWWWW!!Great stress buster.Great "feel good" pill:-)
Posted by: Ps | January 13, 2007 at 10:13 PM
Names (and close-up pics) are posted at www.fourpups.blogspot.com.
A hint: Shari wins.
Posted by: Allie | January 14, 2007 at 03:02 AM
Your office will never smell the same again.;)
Posted by: whfropera | January 14, 2007 at 11:50 AM
I am SO glad we're two time zones away from all that cuteness. One look and the circus would be begging for those pups...
Posted by: CircusKelli | January 14, 2007 at 11:51 AM
Shameless pimping indeed! If I were closer, I'd adopt that b&w boy in a heart beat. Way to champion the less fortunate, Nils.
Posted by: Sara Sue | January 15, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Nilbo Niblets, where are you? Have the puppies devoured you?
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | January 16, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Bucky, I think he cut his other thumb off.
and then one of the puppies ran off with it...
Posted by: Laura | January 16, 2007 at 11:12 PM
Laura, thank you for one helluva visual!
"Sit, Teddy, STAY, dammit!"
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | January 17, 2007 at 03:03 AM
either that, or he is snowed in and has lost power! AND Teddy ran off with the thumb...
Posted by: Laura | January 17, 2007 at 09:54 AM
There are no better or kinder people on the planet than those who will care for an abandoned puppy (or FOUR!). Very heartwarming... :)
Posted by: Cranky Chick | January 20, 2007 at 12:55 PM