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Northwest Forest Litter: Spring 2025

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Week 4 - 6/15/2025

Week 4 has come to a close and puppies are now approaching the home stretch before getting ready to go to their new homes! They are growing fast and we’ve recently expanded their play area and introduced lots of new toys that we rotate through for them to play with. They are also now very aware of their surroundings and excitedly greet us when we approach their play area. They now also leave us lots of gifts for us to clean up every morning! We’ve been busy introducing them to plenty of new experiences, especially outdoors! We’ve been increasing the amount of time they spend on concrete, grass, dirt, gravel and just about anything else we can find in our back yard as well as slowly introducing them to time in a kennel.

We’re really beginning to see the things that stand out in each pup now too. Cedar (red) loves to be on top of the pile whenever they are feeding from the bowl or from Ava and he’s not afraid to jump in the middle and make a mess when it suits him. Fir is very tolerant and accepting of most situations he finds himself in. He’s usually the first to sound the alarm when he hears something and frequently lets out a few woofs when he’s startled. He loves to keep others informed on what’s happening. Larch is probably the most easy-going of the bunch. He is very relaxed and content. Ash likes the company of others, but also likes to do her own thing.

Spruce is very calm and quiet and is the most docile of the group. He often waits to feed after others are finished and there’s more room at the table for him. Juniper is very much like her mom and loves the company of people. She is often at the front of the pack and wagging her tail when we visit them, and if she’s not she’ll force her way to the front. Pine is very much like Fir and Larch in that she is very easy going and usually pretty content with any situation she’s in.

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Hemlock has become a big softie and loves his cuddles. He also loves his toys too. Alder has really started to enjoy the company of people while also appreciating her own time to explore her surroundings.


The Northwest Forest litter (as always in order of appearance):


Desert Sol Cedar

Sex:

Male

Weight:

6lb 3oz

Name Origin:

Commonly associated with Western Redcedar. It is commonly found from the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Alaska. Historically, it has had a wide range of uses among Native American tribes, from weaving baskets to constructing canoes and homes. It is also an important part of the ecosystem, providing food and habitat for a wide range of wildlife.

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Desert Sol Fir

Sex:

Male

Weight:

5lb 14oz

Name Origin:

Often associated with Douglas-fir, this tree is widespread throughout the Pacific Northwest and western British Columbia. In old-growth forests, Douglas-fir can exceed 300 feet in height and provides important habitat for several endangered species. Of note, while commonly called a "fir," Douglas-fir is not a true fir; it is actually a member of the pine family.

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Desert Sol Larch

Sex:

Male

Weight:

6lb 4oz

Name Origin:

Larch is not widely distributed in the Northwest, but it can be found in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Unusual for conifers, larches are deciduous and shed their needles each year. Some species can live for up to 1,000 years, and in rare cases, close to 2,000 years.

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Desert Sol Ash

Sex:

Female

Weight:

5lb 12oz

Name Origin:

Oregon ash is the only ash species native to the Pacific Northwest and ranges as far south as central Southern California. It is often found in wetland areas and near streams in mixed forests, and it regrows quickly after flooding or other clearing events.

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Desert Sol Spruce

Sex:

Male

Weight:

4lb 12oz

Name Origin:

Another member of the pine family, spruce trees can be identified by their hard, prickly needles. One species in particular, Sitka spruce, is among the largest conifers in the world and can exceed 300 feet in height, with trunks reaching up to 16 feet in diameter at the base. Sitka spruce is found only in coastal areas and valleys of rivers that flow to the ocean. Most large Sitka spruce in the Northwest were removed by widespread logging during the 1900s.

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Desert Sol Juniper

Sex:

Female

Weight:

5lb 15oz

Name Origin:

Western juniper is the most common juniper species native to the Pacific Northwest, typically found in dry, rocky soils at higher elevations east of the Cascade Range. Recognizable by its scaly leaves and berry-like cones, it thrives in arid environments where few other trees can survive. Historically, Indigenous peoples used various parts of the tree for medicinal and ceremonial purposes.

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Desert Sol Pine

Sex:

Female

Weight:

6lb 2oz

Name Origin:

Several species of pine are found in the Pacific Northwest. Western White Pine is usually found west of the Cascade Mountain range and growing alongside other trees in evergreen forests, while Lodgepole and several other types of pine are found in more arid or coastal regions.

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Desert Sol Hemlock

Sex:

Male

Weight:

5lb 14oz

Name Origin:

Western hemlock is the state tree of Washington and is commonly found in the moist, temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. It thrives in shaded environments and is often seen growing on nurse logs or in dense stands of mixed conifer forests. Western hemlock plays a vital ecological role by helping to stabilize soils and support a wide range of plant and animal life. Its bark and needles have historically been used by Native American tribes for medicine and ceremonial purposes.

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Desert Sol Alder

Sex:

Female

Weight:

5lb 1oz

Name Origin:

Red alder is a fast-growing deciduous tree commonly found in areas with moist soil. It quickly establishes itself in disturbed areas such as clearings or after logging or fires and plays an important ecological role as a pioneer species by fixing nitrogen in the soil and allowing for the establishment of evergreen forests.

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