Hesta was one of 8 living puppies born in early February. Over the course of the first three weeks, four of her siblings died - several from being stepped or laid on by their overly exhuberant, overweight mom. Her three sisters managed not to be underfoot when mom was getting excited. Hesta wasn't so lucky.

Hesta is now nine weeks old and developmentally is about two weeks behind her siblings. Veterinary examinations suggest that Hesta has some brain damage as the result of trauma. Hesta was a fighter, tho and wasn't going to give in like her siblings. Hesta eats, runs and plays normally, is working on her house training, she gives kisses and is very sweet. She is about half of the size of her siblings.

Hesta will always be a little slower to develop compared to puppies her own age. At this time, however, we can not determine if that is the only detrement - and that she'll just be a "slower" puppy. Hesta is availble in late April/May to a home who will provide her love and companionship, will take her to basic obedience classes, will be patient with her as she will need a little "extra". We expect Hesta to go home sometime after 12 weeks, so we can make sure that there are no "surprises" in her development. More photos

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