malik – Jun 8, 2000 12:00 AM

June 8, 2000 The wolf pups made the most significant weight gain to date. On June 8, the blue collared pup weighed 6.14 pounds and the red collared pup tipped the scales at 6.11 pounds. They gained 11 ounces in three days! They will be slowly introduced to puppy chow the next couple days in addition to the 27 ounces of daily formula for each pup. With the onset of warmer weather, the pups have begun to dig up the soft dirt outside to reach cooler soil to escape the heat. Their puppy coat is thick everywhere except on their belly so they lie on their stomachs completely stretched out. Wolves will dig large holes in the warmer months not only for relief from the heat but also the bugs. The pups also discovered water which was used for playing and not drinking.