21 Yorkies in Michigan Need New Homes - YorkieTalk.com Forums

JillandJack · 06-14-2007, 08:44 AM

The New Buffalo Animal Hospital in New Buffalo, Michigan is temporarily caring for 21 Yorkies that need new homes. The breeder/owner fell and broke her hip and is now in a nursing home and unable to care for them. They are trying to find loving new homes for all of them. She was a client at this clinic so they are familiar with the dogs. This wonderful vet and his caring staff are working really hard to asses each dog's needs and giving them wonderful loving care pro bono. Those that can't find new homes will go to a Yorkie rescue.

There are 11 males and 10 females varing in age from 1 year to 15 years. They are all in the process of being groomed, vet checked and spayed/neutered. Two of the females are pregnant. They were all home raised. They are asking for a donation of $100 per dog to help pay for some of the living expenses left behind by the owner such as gas and electric. Some of the Yorkies have already been spoken for.

I found out about this from my sister who is director of a shelter in the area and she called me knowing I might be able to get the word out.

Serious inquiries should contact Kathy Sorenson at the clinic. The phone number is 1-269-469-5400. New Buffalo is near the Indiana/Michigan state line on the shores of Lake Michigan.

lvgirle · 06-14-2007, 04:34 PM

wow! 21 yorkies... how sad an unfortunate for what happened to the owner/breeder.

i hope all the yorkies get placed into great homes and my prayers go out to the former owner.

YorkieGuru · 06-14-2007, 04:59 PM

wow, that is alot of yorkies. The word needs to get out more, so that they can find a forever home.

yougetthesmiles · 06-14-2007, 09:28 PM

wow, I will talk with my hubby, I may take one

yougetthesmiles · 06-15-2007, 05:12 AM

I just talked to Kathy and she told that most has been placed in homes, the 2 that are going to deliver will also need a home, the pups they will be selling for $500 to help raise money for the owners medical bills.

lvgirle · 06-15-2007, 11:25 AM

anymore information about the parents? ^^ like sizes?

i live in a condo and a smaller yorkie would be ideal. i'll try and call today to get more info... how many pups are in each litter if you know???

yougetthesmiles · 06-15-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lvgirle

anymore information about the parents? ^^ like sizes?

i live in a condo and a smaller yorkie would be ideal. i'll try and call today to get more info... how many pups are in each litter if you know???

She did not say, she said one is ready to deliver anytime and the other one had a few weeks.

I have my name down for the mommy who is 3 yrs old.

JillandJack · 06-16-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

She did not say, she said one is ready to deliver anytime and the other one had a few weeks.

I have my name down for the mommy who is 3 yrs old.

That is so great that you are going to be adopting one. I would guess the puppies will go fast as well. Will you be going to visit her? Was she able to send you any pictures? Let us know when you get her.

sweetr72 · 06-16-2007, 02:21 PM

Does anyone know how close the shelter is to Ontario/Windsor border? I would be interested in one of the females if there are any left...

Dawn

littlewhip · 06-16-2007, 02:40 PM

Iam sending prayers that all of these babys go to wonderful homes, and prayers go out to the owner, how sad this must be for her

yougetthesmiles · 06-16-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JillandJack

That is so great that you are going to be adopting one. I would guess the puppies will go fast as well. Will you be going to visit her? Was she able to send you any pictures? Let us know when you get her.

I would like to talk with her more about the female, but when I did talk with her, she seemed like she was in a hurry to hang up.

She did not give me any info about the mommy.

I will have to call her back and see if she can send me some pics.

I'm sure at $500 the pups will go very quick, specially if they are AKC.

diggy4 · 06-19-2007, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

Does anyone know how close the shelter is to Ontario/Windsor border? I would be interested in one of the females if there are any left...

Dawn

Well Detroit is just a few minutes from you right? SO I am guessing 4 hours???

linzyann · 06-21-2007, 05:39 AM

Hi everyone,
I work at the New Buffalo Animal Hospital as a receptionist, and I wanted to let you all know that all of your rescue yorkies have found homes! Thanks to everyone who cared about these little guys- we even have a waiting list going for puppies and older dogs! We've got all these pups bathed, groomed, and fixed, and they are working on being socialized and finding new homes. The support we have recieved from our community has been wonderful, and we never anticipated the demand for these cute little dogs. I will keep this forum updated if we do have any openings for older dogs or for pups.
Thanks,

Lindsay from NB Animal Hospital

littlewhip · 06-21-2007, 05:47 AM

such happy news, thanks for the update

linzyann · 06-21-2007, 05:48 AM

P.S.- The owner/breeder of these Yorkies is in a nursing home currently, and her granddaughter and our office manager are helping her catch up on bills and keeping her company, too.

06-14-2007, 08:44 AM	#1
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,118 Blog Entries: 1	21 Yorkies in Michigan Need New Homes The New Buffalo Animal Hospital in New Buffalo, Michigan is temporarily caring for 21 Yorkies that need new homes. The breeder/owner fell and broke her hip and is now in a nursing home and unable to care for them. They are trying to find loving new homes for all of them. She was a client at this clinic so they are familiar with the dogs. This wonderful vet and his caring staff are working really hard to asses each dog's needs and giving them wonderful loving care pro bono. Those that can't find new homes will go to a Yorkie rescue. There are 11 males and 10 females varing in age from 1 year to 15 years. They are all in the process of being groomed, vet checked and spayed/neutered. Two of the females are pregnant. They were all home raised. They are asking for a donation of $100 per dog to help pay for some of the living expenses left behind by the owner such as gas and electric. Some of the Yorkies have already been spoken for. I found out about this from my sister who is director of a shelter in the area and she called me knowing I might be able to get the word out. Serious inquiries should contact Kathy Sorenson at the clinic. The phone number is 1-269-469-5400. New Buffalo is near the Indiana/Michigan state line on the shores of Lake Michigan. __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

06-14-2007, 04:34 PM	#2
lvgirle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 122	wow! 21 yorkies... how sad an unfortunate for what happened to the owner/breeder. i hope all the yorkies get placed into great homes and my prayers go out to the former owner. __________________ I Biggie & hopefully my new Yorkie Bella by early next year. http://www.dogster.com/?65887

06-14-2007, 04:59 PM	#3
YorkieGuru Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 655	wow, that is alot of yorkies. The word needs to get out more, so that they can find a forever home. __________________ KIM Proud mom of LOUIE and ELLE and ABBIE

06-14-2007, 09:28 PM	#4
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	wow, I will talk with my hubby, I may take one __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

06-15-2007, 05:12 AM	#5
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	I just talked to Kathy and she told that most has been placed in homes, the 2 that are going to deliver will also need a home, the pups they will be selling for $500 to help raise money for the owners medical bills. __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

06-15-2007, 11:25 AM	#6
lvgirle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 122	anymore information about the parents? ^^ like sizes? i live in a condo and a smaller yorkie would be ideal. i'll try and call today to get more info... how many pups are in each litter if you know??? __________________ I Biggie & hopefully my new Yorkie Bella by early next year. http://www.dogster.com/?65887

06-16-2007, 02:21 PM	#9
sweetr72 REECE & SOLEIL Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,110	Does anyone know how close the shelter is to Ontario/Windsor border? I would be interested in one of the females if there are any left... Dawn __________________ Reece ~ Soleil ~ Pixie

06-16-2007, 02:40 PM	#10
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,776	Iam sending prayers that all of these babys go to wonderful homes, and prayers go out to the owner, how sad this must be for her __________________ Charlie, Joey, Shy, Jasp,Molly Mae & Karleigh

06-21-2007, 05:39 AM	#13
linzyann YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Buffalo Posts: 2	All Yorkies Have Homes Hi everyone, I work at the New Buffalo Animal Hospital as a receptionist, and I wanted to let you all know that all of your rescue yorkies have found homes! Thanks to everyone who cared about these little guys- we even have a waiting list going for puppies and older dogs! We've got all these pups bathed, groomed, and fixed, and they are working on being socialized and finding new homes. The support we have recieved from our community has been wonderful, and we never anticipated the demand for these cute little dogs. I will keep this forum updated if we do have any openings for older dogs or for pups. Thanks, Lindsay from NB Animal Hospital

06-21-2007, 05:47 AM	#14
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,776	such happy news, thanks for the update __________________ Charlie, Joey, Shy, Jasp,Molly Mae & Karleigh

06-21-2007, 05:48 AM	#15
linzyann YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Buffalo Posts: 2	P.S.- The owner/breeder of these Yorkies is in a nursing home currently, and her granddaughter and our office manager are helping her catch up on bills and keeping her company, too.