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sweetr72 · 01-17-2008, 11:59 PM

Now I must stop reading the sale ads online I know as it kills me to see so many mix breed puppies being pumped out to feed the needs of our public...but something draws me to keep looking. We have done rescue before and havent done it for close to a year as it can get pretty hectic doing so.

Last week I got a call from a friend who knew an elderly couple who could no longer care for a maltese/poodle that they obtained this summer..I agreed to take her in and rehome her for them...easy enough..she is a good girl..spayed, fat and healthy and I have had about 40+ inquiries about her and have widdled it down to a couple people who would like to come and see her this weekend...

Now on to the other story. I noticed in the paper a 10 month old shih tzu/yorkie who in the designer world is called a shorkie. Of course the big selling point of this girl was she would be a "great breeder" (your skin can crawl anytime now) well that GOT me...I emailed to find out about this girl and why they were selling her etc...the reasons given were that she has a 2 and 3 year old child and is living in an apartment and is just overwhelmed by her and if I would like to come and see her I was more than welcome...well in a house with 4 dogs at the moment I didnt email back..I talked it over with the hubby who said "NO WAY we cant save them all Dawn". Pixie (her name) then became my screensaver and about a week went by..I was sure at the price she would be picked up quick...I was wrong...yesterday I got an email from the young lady who had her asking if I was still interested...the price dropped dramatically (it was already low at it was) and I said to DH that even if we dont keep her we can find her a great home where she wont become a "breeder" so off we went today much to DH uncertaintly...we found our way to the town where Pixie was living. Up the long rickety stairs to the apartment over a store and out ran little Pixie...she woo woo'd at me and the DH and I picked up her tiny little body...SHE WAS SKIN AND BONES literally!! I passed her over to the hubby to watch his reaction...it wasnt good. I found out that her home was the THIRD home for Pixie in her short 10 months. The two and three year old picked her up and plopped her down about 2 dozen times during my visit while I cringed. I asked was she kind of dog food she was on and her reply was "the cheapest puppy food you can buy" (like that was great news or something) she also had a basket about the length and width of a paper file folder...this was her "bed" which she flipped over night and it became a DOG CRATE!! No word of a lie!! She actually slept in this..although she would never stand up in it...it was nutso!! We quickly scooped her up and took her home..she jumped every time I touched her and then I remembered I had a ziplock with some GOOD dog food in it for emergencies and put some down in a container on the floor of the van..she ate like she hadnt eaten for days..Im sure she hadnt!!!

She is suuuuuuuuuuuuuch a cutie...kinda looks like a yorkie but kinda looks like a shih tzu too lol...she loves my two little ones..they run like the wind around the house...she is soooooooooooo happy here...but the by-law in my town allows 2 dogs in my 3 dog household...so adding a 4th might be really asking for trouble..but my gosh she is sweet and I know I will be getting attached to her quickly..in fact I already am and I KNOW that my hubby is too. This will be the hardest "rescue" ever..

I will add pictures of Pixie tomorrow and I will add pics of Daisy the maltese/poodle with this post!!

Thanks for listening..if you made it to the end lol..

1. Miss Daisy..she is a happy girl..best rescue I have ever had!!

2. Miss Daisy again..she is 12 pounds and you kinda see Soleil down there..4 pounds is so tiny compared to 12!! lol

Pics of Pixie to come soon!!

Dawn

MommysBabyRoxy · 01-18-2008, 12:52 AM

HOW TERRIBLE THAT WOMAN IS... I WOULD HAVE... REPORTED HER, AND KICKED HER IN THE SHINS!!! I WOULD HAVE SAID... HOW BOUT I TAKE YOU HOME AND PUT YOU IN A LITTLE TINY BASKET THAT FLIPS OVER SO IT CAN BE A LITTLE TRAP FOR YOU TO LAY IN ALL NIGHT... YA NUTSO WACK JOB!!! I THINK I'LL GO BUY YOU SOME GRADE F BEEF TOMORROW WHILE I'M AT IT... CAUSE YA KNOW "ITS THE CHEAPEST I CAN BUY!!!"

Settle down now... lol
Give me a minute...

MommysBabyRoxy · 01-18-2008, 12:58 AM

Okay, I breathed... a lot!!!!

....

I would have totally flipped out on that woman... Who knows... I really think you are Pixie's Guardian Angel... DEFINITELY... and I KNOW she probably thinks of you like that...
She probably thinks you were sent from God to take care of her and love her. *I am starting to cry!!!!* How ppl can be so heartless, and uncaring... What a waste of a human being, I can just imagine what the winners are that gave her to those ppl.... And her letting her kids flop that poor baby down so many times.. She probably had a sick belly all the time.... Poor little thing...

I bet she feels so much relief now, and I bet she loves you infinitely. Even if you decide not to keep her, she'll probably always remember your face as the one that changed her life. And isnt that such a great reward? To know that you took such a beautiful creature from God and gave it the life it should have had, and deserved all along....

I'm crying so hard I can't see the screen!!! lol. Just love that baby, which I know you will, give Pixie kisses for me, and get some pictures up so I can see her beautiful baby face....

It was probably a sign that woman contacted you again from God... It was probably saying... "if somebody doesnt do something, this baby will be gone..." I'm so glad you listened to the signs, and to your heart.

Daisy is super cute btw!!! Don't wanna leave Daisy out!!!

God Bless you and your family, and that baby...

sweetr72 · 01-18-2008, 01:26 AM

Awwwwww you are super sweet!! Believe me I bit my tongue MANY times..ooooooooooooooooh so many times..I just wanted her out of there asap and didnt want to cause anything that would stand in the way of that. This was a very young lady with two small children...Im not sure she was even over 20..so she was VERY ignorant. She truly thought she had done a good job with Pixie. I said "oh her tail is docked" (didnt think it would be because of her being mixed with a shih tzu) and she didnt know that that even meant?? She didnt know the first thing about good dog care, nutrition, or anything for that matter about dogs...I think she was bought on a whim..no research..the basket flipped over on her at night freaked me out more than anything. Right now she wont leave my side...or my lap...she woo woo's at me all the time..I think its a big thank you woo woo lol...I dont think she has even been outside and I dont think she was trained on pee pads..probably went wherever she wanted...ick...she screams outside and cannot walk down stairs yet..she CAN jump on furniture though?? I am not even mixing the crappy puppy food with the nutritious food...I cant even fathom her being on that for another day...so far her stools have been normal and she isnt throwing up the new food...yay!! She is sooo skinny..Ive never felt a dog so skinny before. Luckily whoever she was with at the beginning got her all of her shots and I do have a record of that...if she doesnt start gaining (which I suspect she will) I will have her checked for worms. I cant wait to watch her grow and learn in her new environment...she is a complete joy!!

Dawn

MommysBabyRoxy · 01-18-2008, 01:30 AM

I can't wait to see pictures!!! I want to see her so bad. I am sure she is just as precious, if not more so, than I picture in my mind!

Lilacss · 01-18-2008, 04:01 AM

Dawn,

I am so glad you were able to get her out of that horrible situation.Can hardly
wait to see her pics.Pixie sounds like a real cutie.I bet she is already starting
to put on some weight.Sending you hugs,

Trina · 01-18-2008, 04:07 AM

Great Job on rescuing! I wish I could do some rescuing! We have so many pets already I just cannot rescue at this time, but I am sure one day things will change. I love to read these stories, and cannot wait for more pictures.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 01-18-2008, 04:55 AM

GOOD for you for saving that poor baby,, Bless Her Bones!!! Best of Luck in rehoming her,, which sounds like will be hard on you,, ;-(,, ,but just had to say Bless Your Heart & Your Husband,,for rescueing the poor baby,, I hope she starts to gain quickly,, but coming from such circumstances,, I'd take her to have her checked for worms or parasites before bringing her into the pack there,,,Hope it all goes great for ya all there!!! KUDOS to YOU!!!

lilfoot · 01-18-2008, 05:55 AM

Where in Canada are you....I might be iterested in helping you out with the little one....We have two yorkies now but I would love to help out with a rescue...( have some convincing to do with the hubby).....how far are you from the wisconsin border? This story has really touched me. I just don't understand how people can be so ignorant!

sweetr72 · 01-18-2008, 07:24 AM

I am in Ontario...so pretty far from the Wisconsin border. She will definetly be here for quite a while and I am not looking for a home for her just yet.

She had a really great night and is playing like a mad woman this morning...she is soooo happy!! She has gone down the stairs a couple times now...but seems to wonder how she did it lol..

I will get pictures of her very soon!!

Dawn

Sookie · 01-18-2008, 08:22 AM

Little Daisy is just so adorable. Thank you for what you're doing for these poor girls.

Yorkiekids · 01-18-2008, 08:37 AM

I think you're so sweet for taking her in. Even if you don't keep her I'm sure you'll find her a good home, but I hope it's yours.

bettyeanne · 01-18-2008, 09:08 AM

God bless you for rescuing! Daisy has the happiest face .... she will have absolutely no problem finding a forever home full of love and fun!

Little Pixie, on the other hand, well ... sounds like she has already found a forever home!! Congratulations!!

sweetr72 · 01-18-2008, 11:30 AM

Thank you everyone...Daisy IS a happy girl...and sooooooooooo good!!

I took some pictures of Pixie but she is VERY hard to take a pic of as she just does not sit still lol..but for today here are a few..

sweetr72 · 01-18-2008, 11:32 AM

Here are two more..

The second one was from the ad where I first fell in love with this poor soul..

She is just under 5 pounds and definetly could weigh 6 pounds and be a nice healthy size...

Dawn

01-17-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Some kinda rescue story..VERY LONG Now I must stop reading the sale ads online I know as it kills me to see so many mix breed puppies being pumped out to feed the needs of our public...but something draws me to keep looking. We have done rescue before and havent done it for close to a year as it can get pretty hectic doing so. Last week I got a call from a friend who knew an elderly couple who could no longer care for a maltese/poodle that they obtained this summer..I agreed to take her in and rehome her for them...easy enough..she is a good girl..spayed, fat and healthy and I have had about 40+ inquiries about her and have widdled it down to a couple people who would like to come and see her this weekend... Now on to the other story. I noticed in the paper a 10 month old shih tzu/yorkie who in the designer world is called a shorkie. Of course the big selling point of this girl was she would be a "great breeder" (your skin can crawl anytime now) well that GOT me...I emailed to find out about this girl and why they were selling her etc...the reasons given were that she has a 2 and 3 year old child and is living in an apartment and is just overwhelmed by her and if I would like to come and see her I was more than welcome...well in a house with 4 dogs at the moment I didnt email back..I talked it over with the hubby who said "NO WAY we cant save them all Dawn". Pixie (her name) then became my screensaver and about a week went by..I was sure at the price she would be picked up quick...I was wrong...yesterday I got an email from the young lady who had her asking if I was still interested...the price dropped dramatically (it was already low at it was) and I said to DH that even if we dont keep her we can find her a great home where she wont become a "breeder" so off we went today much to DH uncertaintly...we found our way to the town where Pixie was living. Up the long rickety stairs to the apartment over a store and out ran little Pixie...she woo woo'd at me and the DH and I picked up her tiny little body...SHE WAS SKIN AND BONES literally!! I passed her over to the hubby to watch his reaction...it wasnt good. I found out that her home was the THIRD home for Pixie in her short 10 months. The two and three year old picked her up and plopped her down about 2 dozen times during my visit while I cringed. I asked was she kind of dog food she was on and her reply was "the cheapest puppy food you can buy" (like that was great news or something) she also had a basket about the length and width of a paper file folder...this was her "bed" which she flipped over night and it became a DOG CRATE!! No word of a lie!! She actually slept in this..although she would never stand up in it...it was nutso!! We quickly scooped her up and took her home..she jumped every time I touched her and then I remembered I had a ziplock with some GOOD dog food in it for emergencies and put some down in a container on the floor of the van..she ate like she hadnt eaten for days..Im sure she hadnt!!! She is suuuuuuuuuuuuuch a cutie...kinda looks like a yorkie but kinda looks like a shih tzu too lol...she loves my two little ones..they run like the wind around the house...she is soooooooooooo happy here...but the by-law in my town allows 2 dogs in my 3 dog household...so adding a 4th might be really asking for trouble..but my gosh she is sweet and I know I will be getting attached to her quickly..in fact I already am and I KNOW that my hubby is too. This will be the hardest "rescue" ever.. I will add pictures of Pixie tomorrow and I will add pics of Daisy the maltese/poodle with this post!! Thanks for listening..if you made it to the end lol.. 1. Miss Daisy..she is a happy girl..best rescue I have ever had!! 2. Miss Daisy again..she is 12 pounds and you kinda see Soleil down there..4 pounds is so tiny compared to 12!! lol Pics of Pixie to come soon!! Dawn Attached Thumbnails

01-18-2008, 12:52 AM	#2
MommysBabyRoxy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 363	HOW TERRIBLE THAT WOMAN IS... I WOULD HAVE... REPORTED HER, AND KICKED HER IN THE SHINS!!! I WOULD HAVE SAID... HOW BOUT I TAKE YOU HOME AND PUT YOU IN A LITTLE TINY BASKET THAT FLIPS OVER SO IT CAN BE A LITTLE TRAP FOR YOU TO LAY IN ALL NIGHT... YA NUTSO WACK JOB!!! I THINK I'LL GO BUY YOU SOME GRADE F BEEF TOMORROW WHILE I'M AT IT... CAUSE YA KNOW "ITS THE CHEAPEST I CAN BUY!!!" Settle down now... lol Give me a minute... __________________ RoxyLexi Proud Member of Petite Pups United

01-18-2008, 12:58 AM	#3
MommysBabyRoxy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 363	Okay, I breathed... a lot!!!! .... I would have totally flipped out on that woman... Who knows... I really think you are Pixie's Guardian Angel... DEFINITELY... and I KNOW she probably thinks of you like that... She probably thinks you were sent from God to take care of her and love her. I am starting to cry!!!! How ppl can be so heartless, and uncaring... What a waste of a human being, I can just imagine what the winners are that gave her to those ppl.... And her letting her kids flop that poor baby down so many times.. She probably had a sick belly all the time.... Poor little thing... I bet she feels so much relief now, and I bet she loves you infinitely. Even if you decide not to keep her, she'll probably always remember your face as the one that changed her life. And isnt that such a great reward? To know that you took such a beautiful creature from God and gave it the life it should have had, and deserved all along.... I'm crying so hard I can't see the screen!!! lol. Just love that baby, which I know you will, give Pixie kisses for me, and get some pictures up so I can see her beautiful baby face.... It was probably a sign that woman contacted you again from God... It was probably saying... "if somebody doesnt do something, this baby will be gone..." I'm so glad you listened to the signs, and to your heart. Daisy is super cute btw!!! Don't wanna leave Daisy out!!! God Bless you and your family, and that baby... __________________ RoxyLexi Proud Member of Petite Pups United

01-18-2008, 01:30 AM	#5
MommysBabyRoxy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 363	I can't wait to see pictures!!! I want to see her so bad. I am sure she is just as precious, if not more so, than I picture in my mind! __________________ RoxyLexi Proud Member of Petite Pups United

01-18-2008, 04:07 AM	#7
Trina Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 333	Great Job on rescuing! I wish I could do some rescuing! We have so many pets already I just cannot rescue at this time, but I am sure one day things will change. I love to read these stories, and cannot wait for more pictures. __________________ Trina and Lizzie and Lynzi

01-18-2008, 01:26 AM	#4
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Awwwwww you are super sweet!! Believe me I bit my tongue MANY times..ooooooooooooooooh so many times..I just wanted her out of there asap and didnt want to cause anything that would stand in the way of that. This was a very young lady with two small children...Im not sure she was even over 20..so she was VERY ignorant. She truly thought she had done a good job with Pixie. I said "oh her tail is docked" (didnt think it would be because of her being mixed with a shih tzu) and she didnt know that that even meant?? She didnt know the first thing about good dog care, nutrition, or anything for that matter about dogs...I think she was bought on a whim..no research..the basket flipped over on her at night freaked me out more than anything. Right now she wont leave my side...or my lap...she woo woo's at me all the time..I think its a big thank you woo woo lol...I dont think she has even been outside and I dont think she was trained on pee pads..probably went wherever she wanted...ick...she screams outside and cannot walk down stairs yet..she CAN jump on furniture though?? I am not even mixing the crappy puppy food with the nutritious food...I cant even fathom her being on that for another day...so far her stools have been normal and she isnt throwing up the new food...yay!! She is sooo skinny..Ive never felt a dog so skinny before. Luckily whoever she was with at the beginning got her all of her shots and I do have a record of that...if she doesnt start gaining (which I suspect she will) I will have her checked for worms. I cant wait to watch her grow and learn in her new environment...she is a complete joy!! Dawn

01-18-2008, 04:01 AM	#6
Lilacss Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: B.C, Canada Posts: 787	Dawn, I am so glad you were able to get her out of that horrible situation.Can hardly wait to see her pics.Pixie sounds like a real cutie.I bet she is already starting to put on some weight.Sending you hugs,

01-18-2008, 04:55 AM	#8
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	GOOD for you for saving that poor baby,, Bless Her Bones!!! Best of Luck in rehoming her,, which sounds like will be hard on you,, ;-(,, ,but just had to say Bless Your Heart & Your Husband,,for rescueing the poor baby,, I hope she starts to gain quickly,, but coming from such circumstances,, I'd take her to have her checked for worms or parasites before bringing her into the pack there,,,Hope it all goes great for ya all there!!! KUDOS to YOU!!!

01-18-2008, 05:55 AM	#9
lilfoot YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 769	Where in Canada are you....I might be iterested in helping you out with the little one....We have two yorkies now but I would love to help out with a rescue...( have some convincing to do with the hubby).....how far are you from the wisconsin border? This story has really touched me. I just don't understand how people can be so ignorant!

01-18-2008, 07:24 AM	#10
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I am in Ontario...so pretty far from the Wisconsin border. She will definetly be here for quite a while and I am not looking for a home for her just yet. She had a really great night and is playing like a mad woman this morning...she is soooo happy!! She has gone down the stairs a couple times now...but seems to wonder how she did it lol.. I will get pictures of her very soon!! Dawn

01-18-2008, 08:22 AM	#11
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	Little Daisy is just so adorable. Thank you for what you're doing for these poor girls. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

01-18-2008, 08:37 AM	#12
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I think you're so sweet for taking her in. Even if you don't keep her I'm sure you'll find her a good home, but I hope it's yours. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

01-18-2008, 09:08 AM	#13
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	God bless you for rescuing! Daisy has the happiest face .... she will have absolutely no problem finding a forever home full of love and fun! Little Pixie, on the other hand, well ... sounds like she has already found a forever home!! Congratulations!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

01-18-2008, 11:30 AM	#14
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Thank you everyone...Daisy IS a happy girl...and sooooooooooo good!! I took some pictures of Pixie but she is VERY hard to take a pic of as she just does not sit still lol..but for today here are a few.. Attached Thumbnails

01-18-2008, 11:32 AM	#15
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Here are two more.. The second one was from the ad where I first fell in love with this poor soul.. She is just under 5 pounds and definetly could weigh 6 pounds and be a nice healthy size... Dawn Attached Thumbnails