Kermit’s First Season

I’m happy for Kermit because she made it—her first season has ended and passed, that means she has zero possibility of pregnancy. What a victory for us! Our teamwork has paid off. Since we discovered the unusual condition of her hind feet, we have decided that though spaying is not an option—she will remain—forever single, through our effort that is put to the test afterwards.

Several days after her first birthday, male dogs in our neighborhood come near her sniffing the scent that serve as an invitation to her first season. I first noticed her being “in heat” when I saw drops of blood inside her condominium (the term we use to our dogs’ kennel just for fun). From that period, I seldom take her for a walk too far from our house. And if I did, our trip is a quick one; and when dogs were in sight or dare to approach Kermit I drove them away acting like a personal bodyguard, a position that lasted only a few days because females first season is less severe and shorter than the succeeding one.

I’m done with Kermit but relaxation is still not within my reach—IC, the matriarch, is in season later on. “Brace yourself,” is what I told my sister and myself. The tough task of guarding is ahead of us—I’m sure of that.

Bowl of Knowledge:

Female dogs reach sexual maturity at about eight to twelve months. And for the first time they will go into season. Within two to three weeks they are “in heat”, so don’t be surprised if your female pooch will have many suitors—some might become loyal as female dogs usually go into season twice a year.