I just rescued my first Yorkie from a no kill shelter. I named him Doodle. He is my first small dog. I have had Bouviers for the last 20 years. I put my last Bouv, Grace, down about a month ago. I was NEVER getting another dog. That feeling lasted 2 weeks! I knew I wanted to downsize and rescue. Pit Bulls are abundant but larger than I wanted. I found Doodle in the 2nd shelter I went to and it was love at first sight! I knew nothing about Yorkies. He is on the bigger side at 10 lbs. I could feel his ribs and every vertebrae on his spine. At first he wolfed his food. I feed him twice a day, 2 tbl. of wet and a palmfull of dry. He snacks on the dry all day now. The reason he was put up for adoption is that she did not have time for him. I don't get it...he is pee pad trained, comes when called, sits on command, and walks great on a leash! I am thrilled with my little guy. It was kismet the day I walked into that shelter. I think he only needs some socialization but not much. He loves my cats and they seem to love him too. I'm looking forward to many years with my Doodle and really appreciate this small breed! |