Canadians Are Too Quiet!
 

I know there are many other interesting threads on YorkieTslk, but surely there are other Canadians out there that may wish to communicate with each other. I am south of Ottawa, and would appreciate some contacts-others with Yorkies- just for information, perhaps meeting, etc. Kia, my brat, is presently enduring treatment for an eye injury; she was attacked by a larger dog, and had her eye displaced. I am still hoping and praying that she does not lose the whole eye; losing the sight would be bad enough and is, unfortunately, likely to happen. She is feeling better, still putting the horses in their places and today, went after a cat that had the upper hand last week. (The cat is a rescue and has four two-week old kittens and therefore, is defensive.)

Does anyone know of a veterinary opthamologist near the Ottawa area? For various reasons, I would like at least one other opinion about Kia's eye.

Also-looking for a companion/playmate for Kia; under ten pounds, age not too important, as long as it likes to play. I live on a disability income, and cannot afford a puppy, but could put something towards spaying/neutering/adoption, etc.
I hope that others write....

I just noticed there is a Canadian section.

Sorry I cannot help you, I am way down here in NB!

Hello fellow Canadian! I live just outside London and Layla and i are gearing up for the winter months.. this will be her first.. how does your pup handle the winters?

My to stay indoors. Reggie has chronic asthma and the cold makes his lungs act up. Already I notice his breathing is getting raspy, and that is just form the fall air moving in. I have a feeling he will be back on his meds in a few weeks.
Other then that they have a nice little collection of sweaters and coats to keep them warm on their occasionally outings.

I just got this pic from a friend of mine. Canadians may be quiet, but they've got a good sense of humor!! :D

Here's another one!

I'm not from CA but here's some names and info on some Veterinary Opthamologists in Ontario:

Dr. Richard F. Quinn, DVM, DVSc, DACVO
Veterinary Eye Specialists of Western Ontario
10203 Charlton Drive, RR #1
Denfield, Ontario N0M 1P0
Phone: 519-666-EYES

Dr. Michael Zigler B.SC, DVM, Cert. Vet. Ophthalmalogist
Bronte Road Animal Hospital.1544 Speers Rd.
Oakville, Ontario
Phone: (905) 825-2100 Fax (905) 825-0133
http://www.brontevet.com/ and http://www.eyevet.org/

Dr. David Tinsley, DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Ophthalmology Referral Services
Alta Vista Animal Hospital
2616 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1T 1M9
Canada
Phone: 613-731-6851
Fax: 613-731-2315
tinsley@cyberus.ca



Dr Joe Wolfer DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Animal Eye Clinic
4932 Dundas St W
Toronto, Ontario
M9A 1B7
416-232-0211
www.animaleyeclinic.ca

Good luck with a second opinion. I think you are very wise to do that. I hope she is able to keep her eye, but non the less her spirts still seem on the up and up if she is chasing and putting other pets in their place!!

I'm from Canada, but I'm out west! Maybe there's a small dog meet-up group by you? I know there's one here!

One of my dogs only has one eye, she's beautiful. I hope Kia's okay!

Funny Signs
 

These are some of my favourite signs! I just had to post them.

:eyetearss :eyetearss :eyetearss
That first picture cracked me up!!! Funny thing is, I agree with it!!!
Suz

Thank you Canadians-And Others
 

As I said, we are too quiet. However, I have not posted for quite a while, so I am hoist on my own petard!
Thank you for giving me the opthamologists' contacts-I had Kia into Ottawa last week, and David Tinsley, DVM, gave her a good check-up. The result is that at this time, Kia's eye is fine to be left in. Her eyelid is still stitched, but as the eye is still healing, it is best to keep it so. She has lost the sight in her left eye-the retina is detached-but the eye itself is healthy, and if all goes well, will not have to be removed!

Now, I need more help. I am trying to find a companion for Kia; I would prefer a Yorkie, of course, but am on a limited income, and cannot afford over a thousand dollars-or more! I do have a chance for a four year old bitch, after she weans her next litter, but that will be six months or more from now. Also, I am not sure if another Kia would be happy with another female her age. I would hate to wait for six months, then find out that the two will not get along. Does anyone know of a Yorkie looking for a good home? I am fully prepared to pay for one, hopefully an amount I can raise, and will definitely neuter/spay what I get. I am home most of the time, as I am on a disability and do not work, have excellent veterinarians, etc, and will supply references, of course. I live rurally, walk my dogs all over the countryside, am fanatical about feeds, care, training, etc, and hope to do some Obedience and Rally-O trials with my next Yorkie, as I do with Kia, when possible. My main criteria are; a) dog seven pounds or less-but not smaller than four, b) healthy, c) playful and d)acceptable to Kia. Kia is very playful, loves other dogs, cats, horses, children, and knows that she is the 'center of the universe'.
If anyone has any suggestions at all, I would appreciate hearing them. I have tried a Yorkie rescue, but have not had a reply from them. I have also contacted as many breeders as I could, as well as checking all various rescues, ads, posts, etc.

The photos show Kia, in her alternate job. Isn't she a lovely mother?

Photos?
 

What happened? Obviously, not what I expected.
Here goes another try...

Hi Lila,
I'm in GTA area and we had a meetup last Sunday. It was at a foster's home and she had many yorkies to adopt and others waiting for foster homes.
PM me if you're interested to learn more.