A German Shepherd puppy sits on a veterinary scale showing a weight of 9.14 kg. The puppy looks up at the camera with alert ears.

Guess what? I'm 16 weeks old now! Another awesome trip to the vet happened, where I got tons of belly rubs and gave out so many kisses. The vet said I weigh 9.7 kilos. Since I'm going to Israel when I am older, I am learning the metric system. Here in NYC, I'm just over 21 pounds. I also got my final puppy vaccine, so in about 2 weeks, I'll have full immunity and can explore the city even more!

But wait, there's a downside to growing up… today marks my last day of getting 3 meals a day, according to my puppy raiser. What?! Who do I complain to about this? On the bright side, it means I'm growing well and am a healthy pup!

🐾 Peggy

A man in navy scrubs labeled URvetCare smiles as a German Shepherd dog with a pink collar playfully nuzzles his chin inside a brightly lit room with colorful decor and posters.A veterinarian holds a small dog while another person injects the dog with a syringe. Both people wear blue gloves, and pet-themed art hangs on the clinic walls.A young German Shepherd sits on a colorful mat next to a metal water bowl, looking up with big ears and expressive eyes in a cozy indoor setting.