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dezertblu · 12-17-2006, 06:54 PM

We have now had Pippy, formerly "poppy" , for a week now.She is everything and nothing that we ever dreamed for..LOL let me explain. We drove 114 miles to get her last Saturday, with visions of a dog who was already in a loving home, but needing rehomed due to an older pet not accepting her.Well we got there and boy..what a shock.....this was the grottiest, most run down place on the planet....and I have actually been to several hard done to places in America..well let me assure you this place was on it's last legs for sure. I thought, nevermind, don't judge a person by where they have to live, as I personally have been homeless, and know life can deal bad cards sometimes.Well we got in and the pooch was there, all wiggles and fusses....I went to pet her..OH MY GOD!!!! She was nothing but skin and bones...not a hint of meat to be found on the sad sight. Her fur, which I knew was outta condition, had been blamed on her puppies, this was not puppies putting her coat outta condition...it was mites for sure, her ears, bless her soul, had been cut to make perfect triangles, and the inner ears were red and raw.I was in shock ....this lady had a s**tzu that was a big fat tubby thing, and a persian cat that made garfield look skinny, then you see this sad state of a pup...and think..can she not see this same dog I am looking at?Well being who we are, hubby and I could not leave her there, and though her price was beyond a joke, to me this little life..such a lovely happy soul....was worth saving.The whole way home I was upset, once more my dreams of having "precious pup" were dashed.This was no pedigree from good stock, this was yet again a puppymill pup, just like Moe.I was so sad for myself and for her, I felt bad and selfish that she wasn't the pristeen princess I wanted, then on one of our toilet stops, I leaned to her in the back and she looked up at me with her eyes, there was so much love and appreciation...For what? I havn't done anything yet.I knew..she truely would be a precious pup...because her soul was shining right through them lil brown eyes..and she was deffinately a soft gentle soul in need of love and help.For the rest of the ride home I was happy that my Christmas present, was not only for me, but for her.That night it was raining when we got home, so I tried to put a pair of moes shoes on her, one front paw..fine, second front paw..YELP!!! I looked closer...her dew claw was the size of a green grape! Red angry and full of puss! The next morning I got her straight in to the vets office, and was to be once more enraged.This vet was rude, rushing me and saw nothing concerning about this dog! I pointed out the things that bugged me, including the dew claw....nope thats not worrying her...WHAT!!??!! The poor baby had a high temp, so the lady gave her a shot for that and sent us away.....did I mention at the start of this visit I had mentioned the circumstances surrounding this pup, and that I had only just got her, so a muzzle migh be a good idea? yup and first thing in this visit that vet got bit.....for trying to take her away from me to weigh her.I thought Lordy..what have we got here..a biter? I later figured it to be fear biting.I had to be the medic on the paw, and began wrapping it with antibiotic ointments to draw out the poison.That next day we also encountered very large tape worms in her poo, which was an answer to her being so severly underweight.Well I took her to another vet in adifferent practice, have her now on antibiotic pills, anti worm pills, and anti mite treatment.She is being fed on a regiment of good nutrition and several small meals to try to build her back up.She is a lovely little girl with a wonderful personality, now that her first week is over, we are starting to see her growth, she is coming out of her shell a bit and her and Moe are desperately in Love.....as pals.....wrestle play tug o war..you name it..all day long.I am so glad we took her, as we can see the light at the end of this tunnel and it looks bright.

I Love Bailey · 12-17-2006, 07:04 PM

Thank you for sharing your story, I got choked up reading it!
Sometimes what we think we want, is not what is really needed...Congratulations on your new puppy. She is now in a safe environment where she can thrive. She is so sweet!
I hope you turn in that puppybroker... they make so me mad!

Merry Christmas

kim_yorkiemom · 12-17-2006, 07:19 PM

Pippy is a sweet baby - good luck with her!

Marcellacml · 12-17-2006, 07:22 PM

Congratulations on your new pup. It was very nice of you to take her in

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I'm sorry about what you had to go through with the vet. I hope she feels better soon!

dezertblu · 12-17-2006, 07:24 PM

Here is the journal I have for Pippy to keep up to date on her growth, pictures and anything else: http://preciouspup.bravejournal.com

TootiesMom · 12-17-2006, 07:31 PM

She is quite the beautiful girl! and so lucky to have found you! Good Luck and Bless you for saving her!

LinsZooCrew · 12-17-2006, 09:11 PM

That is quite a story. You did exactly right on all counts. Thank goodness the fates brought you two together. I guess you 4 counting hubby & Moe. Blessings to your house. And send more pix of Pippy! She is a dollie!!

dezertblu · 12-17-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LinsZooCrew

I guess you 4 counting hubby & Moe.

Actually heres the list of who's in my house,LOL
Percy, 10yr old Lutino cockatiel, bought by hubby before we knew each other

Bunny Bun, 4 1/2 yr old netherland dwarf lop, bought from a well known pet store chain

Sassy , 3 1/2 yr old border collie, rescued at birth from being drown in a river

Teddy, 3 1/2 yr old Whippet Lab mix, rescued by RSPCA , suffered from near death malnutrition, and injury due to constant beatings as a puppy

Flopsy Bun, 2 1/2 yr old chinchilla silver netherland dwarf lop, bought as rescue from local pet store who were over crowding and mixing pets who didn't get along

Berty and Saphire, 1 year and a bit budgies, bought from local pet store upon seeing local school kids constantly going in and harassing them , no help from store staff

LiL Moe, year and a bit old Yorkshire terrier, puppy mill pup bought to rescue and provide a better life to

Stumpy, Hubbys 3yr old black headed Caique, psycho bird, permanently off his head due to bad handling/training by previous owner..(parrots never forget)

Q.T. 6month old rex guinea pig, bought in replacement of my 2 guinea guys who died suddenly a month appart.

Killi, my golden panchax fish, Lilly, my pearl gourami, midnight, my betta splendin, pebbles my blue marbled gourami, scooter my flag cichlid,Bubbles, my dwarf blue gourami,Goldi, my golden gourami,Kat, my upside down catfish, Dali, my dalmation molly,

Last and most certainly not least, Pippy my newest arrival, bought again in need of rescue and care, 15month old female yorkie.

Well there ya go my pets....and i know each not only by name but personality and manerisms too.

LinsZooCrew · 12-17-2006, 10:21 PM

Good Grief! That is quite a housefull!! I thought I was bad with 2 dogs (Keifer is the first dog I actually went and bought from a breeder!) 7 cats:I used to do rescue and these guys were unwanted.... And a 3 foot crippled Iguana.
I tip my hat to you!! Keep up the great work!!

OohLala Layla · 12-17-2006, 10:23 PM

This made me sad =[ thanks for sharing you truly have a huge heart for taking her in. I feel depressed and angered by reading this.

JiggityJig · 12-18-2006, 05:47 AM

Oh, she IS precious!!! She just sounds like a great fit for you and your bunch, too!

That first vet....GRRRRR! Was she your regular vet?! I bet poor Pippy picked up on her lack of caring, and bit her out of her fear and pain and misery.

Looking forward to seeing pics of this little sweetie as she blossoms amid love and spoiling!

(There were two puppy mill rescues I had my hopes up for last week....one missing a back leg...but I wasn't chosen for their furever home.

)

yorkiepip · 12-18-2006, 05:58 AM

Good for you for taking Pippy on! She looks adorable!

FlDebra · 12-18-2006, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dezertblu

Actually heres the list of who's in my house,LOL ........

OMGoodness! You must have a big heart to be helping all those little ones! It was no accident that you answered Pippy's ad! I am sure there is a special place in heaven for the Rescuers!

txshopper73 · 12-18-2006, 06:24 AM

Adorable!!!

LunasMomma · 12-18-2006, 06:31 AM

OMG those people, including the vet that saw "nothing" of concern, should be SHOT

!!!!

I am so glad that you are taking good care of this baby, and how lucky she is to have "found" you!

12-17-2006, 06:54 PM	#1
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 304	Introducing Pippy! We have now had Pippy, formerly "poppy" , for a week now.She is everything and nothing that we ever dreamed for..LOL let me explain. We drove 114 miles to get her last Saturday, with visions of a dog who was already in a loving home, but needing rehomed due to an older pet not accepting her.Well we got there and boy..what a shock.....this was the grottiest, most run down place on the planet....and I have actually been to several hard done to places in America..well let me assure you this place was on it's last legs for sure. I thought, nevermind, don't judge a person by where they have to live, as I personally have been homeless, and know life can deal bad cards sometimes.Well we got in and the pooch was there, all wiggles and fusses....I went to pet her..OH MY GOD!!!! She was nothing but skin and bones...not a hint of meat to be found on the sad sight. Her fur, which I knew was outta condition, had been blamed on her puppies, this was not puppies putting her coat outta condition...it was mites for sure, her ears, bless her soul, had been cut to make perfect triangles, and the inner ears were red and raw.I was in shock ....this lady had a s**tzu that was a big fat tubby thing, and a persian cat that made garfield look skinny, then you see this sad state of a pup...and think..can she not see this same dog I am looking at?Well being who we are, hubby and I could not leave her there, and though her price was beyond a joke, to me this little life..such a lovely happy soul....was worth saving.The whole way home I was upset, once more my dreams of having "precious pup" were dashed.This was no pedigree from good stock, this was yet again a puppymill pup, just like Moe.I was so sad for myself and for her, I felt bad and selfish that she wasn't the pristeen princess I wanted, then on one of our toilet stops, I leaned to her in the back and she looked up at me with her eyes, there was so much love and appreciation...For what? I havn't done anything yet.I knew..she truely would be a precious pup...because her soul was shining right through them lil brown eyes..and she was deffinately a soft gentle soul in need of love and help.For the rest of the ride home I was happy that my Christmas present, was not only for me, but for her.That night it was raining when we got home, so I tried to put a pair of moes shoes on her, one front paw..fine, second front paw..YELP!!! I looked closer...her dew claw was the size of a green grape! Red angry and full of puss! The next morning I got her straight in to the vets office, and was to be once more enraged.This vet was rude, rushing me and saw nothing concerning about this dog! I pointed out the things that bugged me, including the dew claw....nope thats not worrying her...WHAT!!??!! The poor baby had a high temp, so the lady gave her a shot for that and sent us away.....did I mention at the start of this visit I had mentioned the circumstances surrounding this pup, and that I had only just got her, so a muzzle migh be a good idea? yup and first thing in this visit that vet got bit.....for trying to take her away from me to weigh her.I thought Lordy..what have we got here..a biter? I later figured it to be fear biting.I had to be the medic on the paw, and began wrapping it with antibiotic ointments to draw out the poison.That next day we also encountered very large tape worms in her poo, which was an answer to her being so severly underweight.Well I took her to another vet in adifferent practice, have her now on antibiotic pills, anti worm pills, and anti mite treatment.She is being fed on a regiment of good nutrition and several small meals to try to build her back up.She is a lovely little girl with a wonderful personality, now that her first week is over, we are starting to see her growth, she is coming out of her shell a bit and her and Moe are desperately in Love.....as pals.....wrestle play tug o war..you name it..all day long.I am so glad we took her, as we can see the light at the end of this tunnel and it looks bright. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love & Light Always

12-17-2006, 07:04 PM	#2
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Biggest Little City Posts: 1,278	Thank you for sharing your story, I got choked up reading it! Sometimes what we think we want, is not what is really needed...Congratulations on your new puppy. She is now in a safe environment where she can thrive. She is so sweet! I hope you turn in that puppybroker... they make so me mad! Merry Christmas __________________ Michele, Bailey & Angel Take the Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer...ge_landing_er3

12-17-2006, 07:19 PM	#3
kim_yorkiemom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 564	Pippy is a sweet baby - good luck with her! __________________ Kim, Kensington & Paddington - We miss Wimbley (1990-2001) Fenley, Scully & Barkley born 3/2/06 Pictures of my yorkies

12-17-2006, 07:22 PM	#4
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,069	Congratulations on your new pup. It was very nice of you to take her in . I'm sorry about what you had to go through with the vet. I hope she feels better soon! __________________ Please say a prayer for this little boy www.ethanpowell.com

12-17-2006, 07:24 PM	#5
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 304	Fergot to mention Here is the journal I have for Pippy to keep up to date on her growth, pictures and anything else: http://preciouspup.bravejournal.com __________________ Love & Light Always

12-17-2006, 07:31 PM	#6
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,893	She is quite the beautiful girl! and so lucky to have found you! Good Luck and Bless you for saving her! __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

12-17-2006, 09:11 PM	#7
LinsZooCrew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast IL Posts: 106	That is quite a story. You did exactly right on all counts. Thank goodness the fates brought you two together. I guess you 4 counting hubby & Moe. Blessings to your house. And send more pix of Pippy! She is a dollie!! __________________ Lin, Keifer & Daisy the Shih Tzu And our Angel Cooper

12-17-2006, 10:21 PM	#9
LinsZooCrew Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast IL Posts: 106	Good Grief! That is quite a housefull!! I thought I was bad with 2 dogs (Keifer is the first dog I actually went and bought from a breeder!) 7 cats:I used to do rescue and these guys were unwanted.... And a 3 foot crippled Iguana. I tip my hat to you!! Keep up the great work!! __________________ Lin, Keifer & Daisy the Shih Tzu And our Angel Cooper

12-17-2006, 10:23 PM	#10
OohLala Layla Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 123	This made me sad =[ thanks for sharing you truly have a huge heart for taking her in. I feel depressed and angered by reading this. __________________ My little Layla & Ubi i them both Visit Layla's dogster, and my myspace.

12-18-2006, 05:47 AM	#11
JiggityJig YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TX Posts: 1,217	Oh, she IS precious!!! She just sounds like a great fit for you and your bunch, too! That first vet....GRRRRR! Was she your regular vet?! I bet poor Pippy picked up on her lack of caring, and bit her out of her fear and pain and misery. Looking forward to seeing pics of this little sweetie as she blossoms amid love and spoiling! (There were two puppy mill rescues I had my hopes up for last week....one missing a back leg...but I wasn't chosen for their furever home. ) __________________ MAZIE brings the SUGAR~ ~KIKI brings the SPICE! (~~put them both togetherand that's everything nice!~~)

12-18-2006, 05:58 AM	#12
yorkiepip Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France Posts: 2,420	Good for you for taking Pippy on! She looks adorable! __________________ Anne, Pippa, Jake Woody

12-18-2006, 06:24 AM	#14
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	Adorable!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

12-18-2006, 06:31 AM	#15
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,920	OMG those people, including the vet that saw "nothing" of concern, should be SHOT!!!! I am so glad that you are taking good care of this baby, and how lucky she is to have "found" you! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Crazy AND Pink Clubs