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Hello everyone. I am hoping that some of you knowledgeable lot may be able to give me some advice and suggestions about a little yorkie I have just re-homed.


I have never had a yorkie and stumbled across this forum whilst looking for some information about the breed.


A little background info - two weeks ago I was asked if I wanted a yorkie. I didn't but made the mistake of looking into the car where she was being kept. I have never seen such a dejected looking animal ever. She was clean and not matted but she was utterly withdrawn and appeared to have just given up on life.


Now one thing I know is that you should never take on a dog out of pity, right?! But I couldn't help myself. I have a little terrier already and said that I would take the dog on trial for a week to see if she could get on with my dog.


I was told that the reason that she was so miserable was because she was in season and the first week she was really unhappy. I concentrated on providing her with a calm secure environment without overwhelming her with too much attention or stimulation. When she showed a little interest, I gave her a gentle fuss but otherwise I left her to adjust to her surroundings.


My little terrier was great with her. She is only a year older and wanted to mother her. By the end of the first week both dogs were sleeping entwined in their beds.


I have now had her for 2 weeks and I think she will not be going anywhere. She is coming to the end of her season (just finished the third week) and is a lot more alert and happy.


The saddest thing about this little mite is that she has already had a litter of puppies from her first season at 6 months. I don't know how many she had but she was still living with some of them and other dogs as well.


I will be getting her spayed as soon as she is a little stronger and fitter. She is a scrawny thing and does not have much muscle tone. Although she is a 'pedigree' she does not look particularly well bred to me and I would be highly surprised if she had any papers or her parents were health tested.


I would be very grateful if anyone could give me some advice on the physical and mental consequences on having pups so early, so that I know some potential issues to be alert to.


I am trying to provide her with good quality food and am building up her exercise so that with the lots of sleep she is having, her body can hopefully build up strength but any other suggestions would be helpful.


Many thanks for reading and any advice would be welcome. Sorry for lack of photos!