Your h knows exactly what he is doing. He knows that you love and are always interested in hearing about the puppy. He making sure that you are right where he left you. I would go on about my business and the text doesn't require a response at this time, if ever.
Continue the NC. It will drive him nuts and you will see that he will try various tactics to get you to respond. Eventually, he will get the message and leave you alone. You can't heal if you are in contact w/him or he continues to contact you. The clear message w/NC is that he will eventually come to understand that you aren't going to jump at his communications.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
