Village Squire, 1975-11, Page 11completed, food was plentiful, mostly held mice, a few
chipmunks and sometimes a bird surprised at night on its nest,
the eggs were tasty tidbits too.
As the female became heavier she played about gently and
stayed close to home. The dog ranged farther afield and brought
food to the den. They nuzzled each other, affectionate and happy
together.
In May the pups were born, there were five of them. The birth
was difficult...the female was frightened, tried to help herself too
quickly and killed the first pup. She ran outside with it and trotted
back and forth holding the dead pup in her mouth The male
gurgled and cooed trying to soothe her. She pawed a small hole,
stuffed the pup in it and returned to the den. The next pup
suffered the same fate, and it was a close thing then whether any
would survive but the last three births came so quickly that the
mother was surprised. She settled down to cleaning and nuzzling
these small creatures that were somehow part of herself.
She ate the afterbirth and felt sick. The pups were whimpering
and her teats were sore. She felt feverish and would have liked a
drink but the creek was too far and she was tied here by a
responsibility not entirely welcome. She picked up a pup in her
mouth and went outside to run up and down again. Reynard
attempted to quiet her. _he got in her way but she brushed past
ignoring him- Once more the whole litter was in danger. Reynard
acted firmly, he blocked her path and spoke sternly.
"Stop this nonsense Rowena. Cool down, cool down, now this
sort of thing happens often to married couples."
Rowena calmed, once the nervous trot was stopped good sense
returned. She took the pup inside and nursed all three. They
stopped nattering and went to sleep. The den was quiet and the
vixen slept too.
The dog sat down on his haunches and regarded the
surrounding world confidently. This was the second most
important thing he had done toward the production of foxes in
Huron County.
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Things for Christmas Giving
PLANTS DRY ARRANGEMENTS
ROPES HANGING POTS
PLANTERS UNIQUE GIFTS
WALL GROUPINGS
For people who have
everything we have
something
Order early for Christmas
524-2152
56 East St. Goderich
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LUCKNOW, ONT:,
528-3725
CLEARANCE SALE
Savings of 10% to 50% mall
merchandise in store
CHINA*GIFTS+COFFEE MUGS*
HANGING PLANTER'S
HANDWOVEN MATS*
HANDKNITTED TOYS*
WALL PLAQUES*CANDLES*
JEWELLERY*PEWTER
10% TO 50% OFF
ROYALALBERT "FLOWER 01- MONTH" CHINA
CUPS & SAUCERS
COFFEE MUGS
PLATES
• 110•1111
55.49 Reg. $6.95
S5.49 Reg. S6.95
$4.79 Reg. S5.9S
r MINIMMAINI
Aladdin Lamps, Shades and
Parts 10% OFF
MAKE YOUR OWN HANGING 1 A MP
16" TIFFANY FRAME AND PATTERN
Regularly $4.59
NOW S3.99
PUPPETS - 1/2 price - S2.25
PLASTIC MODEL KITS - 10% to 1/3 oil
ENGLISH COFFEE MUGS - 88c ea.
This Sale will continue only unti
Christmas. The Store will be
closed after Christmas until
Spring 1976, when we will
reopen in the larger store next
door.
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