Oh, how wonerful! I have never had a dog who had puppies, as I always have them spayed....I knew I would never be able to give any puppies up. I have always said if I were rich I would have a big ole ranch where I could take in unwanted dogs and cats. As it is I feel that four dogs are the maximum that we can take really good care of (Eukenuba dog food, annual vet vet visits and vaccines, etc.) All have been "pound puppies". Over the 40 years of our marriage we have had the great fourtune of sharing our life with twelve amazing dogs.(four of witch are with us now.) I can truely say that my life has been richer with them in it.