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09-04-2006, 11:37 AM
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| BANNED!  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois
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|  Hello, I just wanted to update with Jokers progress and pictures. I havent updated on this thread for quite awhile since I have been following Breny And TIa (another cleft baby) thread. Thought I would update here in case someone comes across this thread in the future for help for a cleft puppy. Joker is a success story. He is now over 4 months old on Sept 4 2006 and weighs 1 lb 11 ozs. He does so well I dont think he will ever require surgery for his lip and cleft palate. He eats only dry food and water routinely because it doesnt get caught in his cleft. I do give treats occasionally but he does best with a small chunk of meat, or anything not mushy. He doesnt get canned often because this is the only time he gets particles in his cleft and has to be suctioned. You know something is caught because he keeps sneezing off and on and will begin to wheeze when he plays. I just suction him with a baby bulb syringe and hes breathing normally again after that. More wonderful news is that Jokers cleft has begin to have a closedown and is getting smaller as he matures. No sure how much of a change will happen with his lip but the comical thing is he is getting teeth in the front he didnt have before........so when he is older there will be two always exposed teeth in the front. Joker will always have a forever smile!!!!  Its so funny.He is very proud, playful and very intelligent. I wondered how smart he would be. In the first weeks he looked so malnourished that I thought maybe it would affect his intelligence. But it certainly didnt! With all the special attention he recieved he may be the smartest yorkie I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. An example, One of the pictures I am attaching shows him with a baby bottle. That is his own Bottle! He is so smart that if you put a lil honey water in it he will grab the bottle by the nipple and find ledges or toys to tip the bottle so he can drink from the bottle! I will periodically update pictures here on this thread and let you all know how he is doing. If you are reading this thread and have a special needs puppy, its hard work to raise them and its not always a success story but it can be done and it gets easier if your lucky enough to have a puppy who improves. What wonderful loving pets they make. GOd bless. |
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09-04-2006, 11:44 AM
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| YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| You've done such a wonderful job with Joker. He's so lucky to have been born to you. Many people and the majority of vets would have euthanized him. It's so nice to see the progress he's made. Hopefully, you will stick around on YT for a long time to encourage and instruct others. |
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09-04-2006, 11:48 AM
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| Donating YT 4000 Club Member  Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon
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| oh my Kelly what a sweetie he is and what a wonder woman you are he is thriving...I love the last picture and the one with the baby bottle ...suits him well!!
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09-04-2006, 12:02 PM
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| Senior Yorkie Talker  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR
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| He is a sweetie. Love the bottle picture. A major  to you for not giving up on the little guy. |
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09-05-2006, 04:08 AM
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| Donating YT 7000 Club Member  Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc.
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| JUST saw this thread!! [I am soooo behind.] Joker is absolutely gorgeous and what a wonderful miracle he is! Patrick and I both just fell in love with that little face! Thanks for all the updates .... we love being able to watch them grow and thrive. Congratulations, Mom .... what a loving job you have done for him!
__________________ 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 |
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09-05-2006, 05:05 AM
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| Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member  | OMG that picture with the bottle is priceless !! GO JOKER !! You are just amazing and you sure have a great mommy  |
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09-05-2006, 03:47 PM
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| Love The Verminator! Donating Member  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny
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| I just found this thread - must have dozed off there for a bit.  Joker, you an amazing little guy. And your mommy has done an awesome job giving you the life you deserve. Way to go. Keep up the fight, little pup. You are gonna be a very special "Big Dog" when you grow up. 
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09-05-2006, 06:07 PM
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| My Tiny Treasures Donating Member  | I'm still waiting for more joker pictures! |
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09-06-2006, 10:35 AM
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| Princess Bella  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia
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| Ohhhhhhhhhhhh! These pictures of Joker have made my day!!!!! What a sweetheart. I love his permanent smile ! Your a great mom!
__________________ I miss you two more then words can express, but I still have hope that I'll find you and hold you again! Tucker and Teddy always say: "If I want it, it's mine and if I put it in my mouth, it's food." |
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09-06-2006, 11:06 AM
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| Donating YT 10K Club Member  Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| He is so lucky to have a great owner! Great job and cute pics! |
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09-06-2006, 12:24 PM
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09-06-2006, 03:44 PM
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09-06-2006, 07:27 PM
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| I love my boys!  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston
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| aww you have done such an awesome job, and hes such an adorable boy! congrats, you did an awesome thing!
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09-06-2006, 09:26 PM
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| No Longer a Member  Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
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|  I am so glad all your dedication has paid off. I am sure this boy will always be very special to you and you to him. It takes a wonderful humanbeing to take the time and believe when other give no hope. |
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10-01-2006, 08:21 PM
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| Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York
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|  You did a great job with the little guy. Hes very lucky to have someone like you who cares so much and was willing to give him a chance.  on a job well done |
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