[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by AZME

One hot August in Phoenix I was mall walking w/ a friend. We walked every day and it was just getting too hot and we were getting up earlier and earlier so the week before we decided we would start mall walking and we joked about it. The first weekend on a Sunday we were just about finished when my friend saw this little dog sitting by the front door and shivering (it was about 105 out) We opened the door and scooped him up. We checked with Mall Security, then called the dog pound and on and on it went. My friend decided that while we continued looking for his owner she'd bring him home. On the way home we stopped at Safeway and picked up dog food a leash and a collar because he had none of this. She brought him to Petco to see if he was microchipped he was not. We put an ad in the paper. Contacted Yorkie Rescue and put up flyers near the mall. A couple of weeks went by people answered the ad but it wasn't their dog. It was so sad because they were so hopeful. My husband and daughter were allergic to dogs so the dog stayed with my friend until the fateful weekend she went away and my daughter and I were feeding and walking this little Yorkie. For my daughter it was love at first sight. She wasn't allergic (or just mildly) to him and she asked if we could bring him home for a few hours so we could play with him longer. Well that was the start of it. And in the end my husband was only mildly allergic to him. We continued looking for his owner but to no avail. My daughter who had a birthday coming up decided he could be her present and she named him Louis V. Because he was small enough to fit in a purse. I waited another 3 months to get him neutered wondering why someone would give up this little guy. He had to be lost but sadly no one was looking for him
He at first had some issues, didn't really like men, or small kids (almost found that out the hard way) my kids were teens so that wasn't an issue for us. He did not like anyone wearing work boots. Didn't like being left alone and was a bit of an escape artist as he'd chase anything that ran with total disregard for how far he'd run. He was smart and funny. Always entertaining and I fell in love with this breed. I taught him to whisper woofies instead of speak (I've talked all my dogs that…it's adorable) I just lost him a week ago and we had a great life together. When I married my husband I thought I'd never have a dog because of his allergies. In the end he took his claritan when needed and after spending 10 years + with this little guy --his first dog ever, he understands how they are really a part of the family. The luckiest trip to the mall I've ever had. Below is Lou with my daughter Kate a couple of summers ago.

Originally Posted by 107barney

I should have elaborated about Winny.
He was raised to be kept for the show ring by a breeder in New England. He was projected to be a little too big so he was sent to a placement service/rescue and I saw his listing. I could see that he looked like a nicely bred Yorkie and when I inquired I was told he came from a breeder who does things right and he was apparently healthy. I adopted him the day before his 1st birthday. He made himself right at home but tended to keep to himself for security for a couple of weeks. He wasn't sure of his place. Daisy was the first one to play with him and they started playing with soft toys together and tug of war games. Teddy was next to accept him and I would find him putting his head down on him and cuddling. Barney wanted nothing to do with him and a few fights broke out that I managed by using Meganmomma advice (kitchen water sprayer). I ignored my vets advixe which was to kick them. I found a cutting board worked well too. Anyway, fast forward, he and barney are BFFs. Winston is a very nice dog, very sturdy and outgoing. He is very pretty and he seems healthy still now that he's 3. He is going for his dental cleaning in two weeks from now. All in all, we call Winston "the low carbon footprint" because he is an easy dog as all young Yorkies should be. I insured him just in case but hope to lose money on that! He is a good boy.

Originally Posted by joyce evans

I purchased my Yorkie but I have several rescues and 1 foster.


Bisquit-Spitz mix- now 12 was a pup whose mom found us several years back.
Lola-Terrier Mic-Rescued her from Houston 11 mos. ago when she was pregnant.
Sinde is my little weenie who I am fostering.
Holly-Chi-found her in Houston during freeze.
Roxanne-Havanese-Adopted
Kiki-Lab-Adopted for Grandson. Baby sitting until he finds apartment.


I also have several rescue cats. My spay and neuter bills are through the roof!

Thank you all for sharing. I think it's important to preach rescue and by sharing our stories it helps to others to realize that rescues and rehome have so much to give. <3