02/16/2026
Today was a heartbreaker for me. After several years of study, and choosing dogs I could health test and breed. Dr. Jaime Miller delivered my first successful pup by cesarean section on November 4, 15 years ago. On November 4, 2025 she performed another csection and brought me the final puppy I will ever breed. Today, that baby went home to his forever mom. Ironically, the same as the first puppy. After a couple surgeries and some heart issues, I knew I could no longer be the breeder I wanted to be. I could no longer stand and work to revive babies. I could no longer sit on the floor and play with them while teaching them not to bite my fingers. I couldn't lay on the floor and be covered by babies climbing all over me and covering my face with kisses while I giggled. The phrase "do no harm" was on replay in my mind. With heavy heart I made the right choice and am retiring my program. I will miss, helping a newborn latch to mom, holding mom in my lap and soothing her when she is in labor. I will miss the joy of the eyes opening, and the absolute wonder of watching how rapidly a puppy goes from a can't see, can't hear little 4 oz thing, to a vibrant, happy, little being following me around the house.
To the Doctors and staff of Oakwood Veterinary Service, thank you for walking this walk with me. Thank you for your guidance, your hugs, and brilliance. I would never have been able to do this without you.
To every family that has welcomed a Lincolnwood puppy into their home, thank you for being such incredible families, for sending photos and updates, and most of all for the love and care you have given my precious babies. I love them each, and I do not forget them ever.
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