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Kshetreyya · 11-06-2009, 04:21 PM

Hi all, I'm new (obviously, lol). My name is Cameo. I'm a married SAHM to 3 human kids (boy - age 6; girl - age 4; girl - age 2), and 3 furbabies, Berby (cat), Gabriel (cat), and Sir Galahad (yorkie).

We officially brought Galahad into the family on Wednesday, the 4th. He had been running free out near my apartment complex (middle of absolute nowhere) for over a month before he got confident enough to allow me to pick him up and bring him in the house for the first time, that was a week and a half ago. I'd been feeding him when he'd come near enough to me to eat, petting him as he'd allow it, and just talking with him. I posted a found ad on a local forum and in our paper, 3 weeks ago. I got no messages or calls about him.

When I brought him in, he weighed just under 4 pounds. He was filthy, matted, you could feel every rib and the ridges of his spine. He was not barky or growly towards me at all, not from the first moment I started seeing him around. I let him run around my house and explore, the kids were in bed when I brought him in. After about 2 hours of running around and sniffing everything (cats included), I scooped him up and put him in the bath. I gave him a good washing, and my best friend and I managed to get all the matting detangled, for a wonder. Her being a groomer once upon a time turned out to be a great thing!

I fed him, put down water, and let him continue to roam. When he started acting like he wanted to go back outside, I put our old dog harness on him and took him out on the leash. He didn't care much for that, but he's used to it now. The first night he was in, he decided my bed was his bed too. My husband doesn't mind, lol.

I took him to the vet on Monday, who said that near as she can tell, he is a pure bred Yorkshire Terrier. She estimated his age at about 1.5 to 2 years, and said that he is in perfect health, he just needs lots of food and love. I was so happy to hear that, because despite my best efforts, I was attached already.

Anyhow, on Wednesday, my husband came home from work with a new harness, a bunch more food, some treats (which Galahad won't touch), and asked me what I wanted to name him...Because we're keeping him.
I couldn't be more happy, heehee. I love this little guy.

He's SO sweet, he's great with the kids (who have been around small animals their entire lives, so they know to be careful and gentle), he's great with the cats. He's snuggly and doesn't mind being bathed at all. He isn't fond of being brushed, but I'm working on that. He's a barky little guy, and he doesn't like the crate, and he's not housebroken. All these are things we are working on, he's worth it.

Anyhow, if you made it this far, lol, thanks for reading my little novel. I'm glad to have found this forum, I've already gotten a bunch of good information for training Galahad.

I weighed him today, and he's up to a full 5 pounds even!

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...SirGalahad.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...irGalahad2.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...irGalahad3.jpg

Lisa and Pic · 11-07-2009, 03:03 AM

Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk! What a cutie you have and bless you for rescuing him off the streets. (We also have the same kind of story with our second furbaby.) Love the pictures and can't wait to hear more about your new boy.

rbelland · 11-07-2009, 03:24 AM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk!!!

He is so blessed to have you. I am glad to hear he is doing much better! You will find lot's of useful information here!! He sure is a cutie!!

linda44 · 11-07-2009, 04:42 AM

welcome to yorkietalk..You wont be sorry you took him in. Yorkies are great.

ritzydaisy · 11-07-2009, 05:29 AM

Thank you so much for rescuing this tiny little guy. My heart goes out to those who have lost their little yorkies and never find them. When you hear a story like yours, it proves there is always hope that someone will find and care for a lost little pup. Bless you and enjoy! Welcome to Yorkietalk, too!

lil louis · 11-07-2009, 05:54 AM

Welcome to YT! Your little guy sure is handsome. He is lucky you found him.

Perrella · 11-07-2009, 06:15 AM

WELCOME Cameo! I must tell you, as I set hear reading your story, I was wiping tears from my eyes. This little wonder is so very blessed that you found him and work so diligently on getting him to trust you. He is definately gorgeous and I too would say prebred. He will bring so much joy to you life...it's unbelieveable!!!

Kshetreyya · 11-07-2009, 08:04 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! I feel very blessed to be able to be his mommy. He is such a sweet little guy, he sleeps under my desk up against my feet whenever I'm at my computer, he follows me everywhere, and he has little hissy fits if I leave the house without him (even if my husband is still here, lol). It's so stinking cute!

We had been talking about bringing a new dog into our family for over a year, since my dog Jigglypuff had passed away at 13 (human) years old. She was a mutt (chihuahua, pom, terrier, and keeshond), but she was my baby before I had actual babies. We met several dogs in the time since she passed, but none of them really fit. They'd show aggression to the children or me, or they were too big (we live in an apartment and can only have pets under 30 pounds), or some other issue would present itself. We both agreed we wanted a young adult, but we just never found the right fit, until now. This is why, because had we found another dog, I wouldn't have been able to be Galahads mommy. I would have brought him in and gotten him rehomed regardless, but that's not what he was meant for.

I'll stop writing now, lol, he wants to go outside for walkies.

Sass · 11-07-2009, 08:06 AM

Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk!

Kshetreyya · 11-07-2009, 01:06 PM

Thank you!

paulalowe6 · 11-07-2009, 02:29 PM

WELCOME!!!!!!!! And bless you for rescueing that beautiful lil boy!!!

Wylie's Mom · 11-10-2009, 11:46 AM

BLESS YOUR HEART and GALAHAD'S and your WHOLE FAMILY and you are just pure awesomeness!

WELCOME!

Blessed · 11-10-2009, 12:09 PM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congrats on you're new baby boy! What a wonderful story, it's refreshing to see a happy ending to a lost/dumped baby. Thank you for sharing you're story and I look forward to hearing updates!

MommaTED · 11-10-2009, 12:15 PM

He sure is pretty!

bonbon · 11-10-2009, 12:24 PM

I'm almost in tears from Galahad's story (I love his name

). Thank you so much for taking care of him and giving him a good home. He looks like such a sweet little boy.

Welcome both of you to YT!!

11-06-2009, 04:21 PM	#1
Kshetreyya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 101	Newbie Hi all, I'm new (obviously, lol). My name is Cameo. I'm a married SAHM to 3 human kids (boy - age 6; girl - age 4; girl - age 2), and 3 furbabies, Berby (cat), Gabriel (cat), and Sir Galahad (yorkie). We officially brought Galahad into the family on Wednesday, the 4th. He had been running free out near my apartment complex (middle of absolute nowhere) for over a month before he got confident enough to allow me to pick him up and bring him in the house for the first time, that was a week and a half ago. I'd been feeding him when he'd come near enough to me to eat, petting him as he'd allow it, and just talking with him. I posted a found ad on a local forum and in our paper, 3 weeks ago. I got no messages or calls about him. When I brought him in, he weighed just under 4 pounds. He was filthy, matted, you could feel every rib and the ridges of his spine. He was not barky or growly towards me at all, not from the first moment I started seeing him around. I let him run around my house and explore, the kids were in bed when I brought him in. After about 2 hours of running around and sniffing everything (cats included), I scooped him up and put him in the bath. I gave him a good washing, and my best friend and I managed to get all the matting detangled, for a wonder. Her being a groomer once upon a time turned out to be a great thing! I fed him, put down water, and let him continue to roam. When he started acting like he wanted to go back outside, I put our old dog harness on him and took him out on the leash. He didn't care much for that, but he's used to it now. The first night he was in, he decided my bed was his bed too. My husband doesn't mind, lol. I took him to the vet on Monday, who said that near as she can tell, he is a pure bred Yorkshire Terrier. She estimated his age at about 1.5 to 2 years, and said that he is in perfect health, he just needs lots of food and love. I was so happy to hear that, because despite my best efforts, I was attached already. Anyhow, on Wednesday, my husband came home from work with a new harness, a bunch more food, some treats (which Galahad won't touch), and asked me what I wanted to name him...Because we're keeping him. I couldn't be more happy, heehee. I love this little guy. He's SO sweet, he's great with the kids (who have been around small animals their entire lives, so they know to be careful and gentle), he's great with the cats. He's snuggly and doesn't mind being bathed at all. He isn't fond of being brushed, but I'm working on that. He's a barky little guy, and he doesn't like the crate, and he's not housebroken. All these are things we are working on, he's worth it. Anyhow, if you made it this far, lol, thanks for reading my little novel. I'm glad to have found this forum, I've already gotten a bunch of good information for training Galahad. I weighed him today, and he's up to a full 5 pounds even! http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...SirGalahad.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...irGalahad2.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...irGalahad3.jpg

11-07-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
Lisa and Pic So Happy Together... Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Ky. Posts: 2,574	Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk! What a cutie you have and bless you for rescuing him off the streets. (We also have the same kind of story with our second furbaby.) Love the pictures and can't wait to hear more about your new boy. __________________ Lisa, Piccolo, and Viola (Vivi)

11-07-2009, 03:24 AM	#3
rbelland Luving my babies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,255	Welcome to Yorkie Talk!!! He is so blessed to have you. I am glad to hear he is doing much better! You will find lot's of useful information here!! He sure is a cutie!! __________________ Renee Tayah, Harley, Jazzy, & Georgia Bellands Yorkies

11-07-2009, 04:42 AM	#4
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 4,494	welcome to yorkietalk..You wont be sorry you took him in. Yorkies are great. __________________ Linda, SukiCricketDakotaShiloToby TylerKalaniGidget the Midget http://www.hunterlarueracing.com/

11-07-2009, 05:29 AM	#5
ritzydaisy Crazy Miss Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 524	Thank you so much for rescuing this tiny little guy. My heart goes out to those who have lost their little yorkies and never find them. When you hear a story like yours, it proves there is always hope that someone will find and care for a lost little pup. Bless you and enjoy! Welcome to Yorkietalk, too! __________________ Thankful for my Yorkie! . . . . . . love my Daisy*Mae

11-07-2009, 05:54 AM	#6
lil louis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 180	Welcome to YT! Your little guy sure is handsome. He is lucky you found him.

11-07-2009, 06:15 AM	#7
Perrella Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WV Posts: 134	WELCOME Cameo! I must tell you, as I set hear reading your story, I was wiping tears from my eyes. This little wonder is so very blessed that you found him and work so diligently on getting him to trust you. He is definately gorgeous and I too would say prebred. He will bring so much joy to you life...it's unbelieveable!!! __________________ *Tena* Zhoie Bella's Mama

11-07-2009, 08:04 AM	#8
Kshetreyya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 101	Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! I feel very blessed to be able to be his mommy. He is such a sweet little guy, he sleeps under my desk up against my feet whenever I'm at my computer, he follows me everywhere, and he has little hissy fits if I leave the house without him (even if my husband is still here, lol). It's so stinking cute! We had been talking about bringing a new dog into our family for over a year, since my dog Jigglypuff had passed away at 13 (human) years old. She was a mutt (chihuahua, pom, terrier, and keeshond), but she was my baby before I had actual babies. We met several dogs in the time since she passed, but none of them really fit. They'd show aggression to the children or me, or they were too big (we live in an apartment and can only have pets under 30 pounds), or some other issue would present itself. We both agreed we wanted a young adult, but we just never found the right fit, until now. This is why, because had we found another dog, I wouldn't have been able to be Galahads mommy. I would have brought him in and gotten him rehomed regardless, but that's not what he was meant for. I'll stop writing now, lol, he wants to go outside for walkies.

11-07-2009, 08:06 AM	#9
Sass YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 472	Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk! __________________ Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

11-07-2009, 01:06 PM	#10
Kshetreyya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 101	Thank you! __________________ Cameo...Mommy to Sir Galahad

11-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#11
paulalowe6 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,667	WELCOME!!!!!!!! And bless you for rescueing that beautiful lil boy!!! __________________ Paula HalleBrutisLucy

11-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#12
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,536 Blog Entries: 2	BLESS YOUR HEART and GALAHAD'S and your WHOLE FAMILY and you are just pure awesomeness! WELCOME! __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Goofy Blog: Velvet Lava Cafe~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~ Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

11-10-2009, 12:09 PM	#13
Blessed Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 136	Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congrats on you're new baby boy! What a wonderful story, it's refreshing to see a happy ending to a lost/dumped baby. Thank you for sharing you're story and I look forward to hearing updates! __________________ Happy Thanksgiving Cathleen, Shy'la & GiGi

11-10-2009, 12:15 PM	#14
MommaTED Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 165	He sure is pretty!

11-10-2009, 12:24 PM	#15
bonbon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,571	I'm almost in tears from Galahad's story (I love his name ). Thank you so much for taking care of him and giving him a good home. He looks like such a sweet little boy. Welcome both of you to YT!! __________________ Bonny - mom to Alexander, Jordy, Murphy, Chelsea, Tate & Maddox www.yorkiehavenrescue.com