Hello from Texas! I am a new member as of January 1. Thank you for the immediate warm welcomes I received from many of you.
My husband and I were adopted by two rescue yorkies. Doodle Bug was in his 5th foster home at the age of 5, weighing in at 4 lbs 8 oz. before we brought him to his forever home. He had been taken from an abusive situation. Issues? Oh, yes, he had issues, some which will never be resolved. Yet, we love him unconditionally. He immediately attached himself to my husband. If it were up to Doodle Bug, he would have a handle grafted on his back so that he would never have to walk. He will soon turn 14.
Then, along came Maggie Marie. One Christmas Eve, a young couple arrived at our house with then 2 year old, 9 lb. Maggie. They had a newborn, and Maggie barked every time the newborn cried. Good-bye, Maggie. She sat by our front door for three days waiting for her owners to retrieve her. Finally, she realized that we were now her family. Ask her today and she would tell you she wouldn't have it any other way. Maggie is now 8 and is my girl.
I look forward to reading your posts. Happy New Year! May 2011 bring you good health and happines.