Our new three legged Yorkie!
 

About a month ago we ran into Winston’s and Maggie’s trainer, in her other life she is a county prosecutor and she also does dog rescues. She said that she was just thinking about us because they just rescued 35 dogs, most of the dogs are Yorkie and one tiny one has 3 legs. I told her to keep me posted. My husband was totally freaking out because we already have Winston and Maggie. So I told him that it doesn’t mean anything yet. The owner has to be prosecuted and the dogs have to be surrendered. Not only that, the County Vet has to give clean bill of health in order for the dogs to be adopted. Well yesterday, I got into work and found an email from Nicole that the little girl is ready for me.

Here is Maemi. She is very tiny.... all skin and bones (maybe 3.5 lbs). The people at the Shelter didn't have much information on her. All they know is that she was rescued from a single wide along with 34 other dogs. She was very sick when she got at the shelter in November. Her hair was totally matted and dirty as you can expect. The lady at the Shelter kind of cut off most of her matted hair. She was probably born with 3 legs, she get around fine and really doesn't look like she misses her 4th leg. She had no name, folks at the shelter called her tripod. At the beginning she was not use to being picked up or being around people but she bonded with one of the ladies at the shelter. When I first picked her up she froze but she warmed up to the idea. I tried to give her a treat but she doesn't know what it is. It really breaks my heart.

The whole drive home from the shelter she didn't take her eyes off me. We really didn't know what we were going to do with 3 dogs and was thinking that maybe we'd only be foster parents. Her eyes really got to me and I don't think I can give this little girl away. She is here to stay. She is never going to be mistreated again.

I named her “Maemi”, its Japanese and it means "honest child, smile of truth, ten thousand blessings and beauty".

She is very sweet, loves for me to hold her. She is getting friendly with Robert. So far, Winston and Maggie are very curious about her but we are still separating them. Maemi is going to our Vet on Saturday; she just got spayed so the stitches need to come out. We also want our Vet to double check her before we let the kids mingle. Wish us luck that all three kids will get along.

omg. Well, of course, I'm crying. I am so happy that she has found you! It is her time to be treated special. Hugs to you for adopting her!! I am looking forward to seeing her thrive!

congrats on that sweet little girl, she looks adorable, and what Angel you are for adopting her and giving her a forever home where she is loved and pamperd for the rest of her life :D

Oh what a wonderful rescue story! It is all i could do to not cry while reading about your new sweet angel. Thank you for being such wonderful people with such great hearts! She has the most adorable face. I just know her and your other babies will get along great once they get to know each other!

Congrats - THANK YOU for saving her :D

Aww, she's absolutely precious. Bless your heart for making this sweet baby apart of your family. I wish you all the luck with everything. ;)

I really feel like I am dreaming, I never thought I'd have 3 dogs. Maemi looks so much better than when I got her. Poor baby had matted, dull, dirty hair. Her ears were dirty and her poor eyes just water stained. She really looked like a drown rat/bat combo. She was an angel, letting me wash, dry, groom her. She's loved so much already!

What a wonderful thing you did.

Bless you for rescuing her! She is so adorable! Spoil her rotten she deserves it! :D

Pam

Oh good! She must have a clean bill of health at the vet then?
You and your husbamd are very kind and thoughtful to have done this! I admire the heck out of you.

awwwwwwwwwww...I'm so glad she has such a wonderful, loving family to belong to now!!!!! I can't wait to get to know her here on YT :D

What a happy ending from a horrible beginning (:mad: :thumbdown). She is fortunate you were able to open your heart and home to her.

I watch Animal Precinct quite often, and my boyfriend always questions why I would even watch a program that shows animals being nelected and abused. I told him that I watch for the happy endings. He thought watching 40 minutes of grief for 20 minutes of happiness is not worth it. I replied "It is to me!".

You have a great heart, and I feel so happy for the new member of your family and how much joy you will bring in each other's lives.

There definitely was an Angel guiding her to you.
Congratulations on your new beautiful addition!

Great People
 

Hi...I am so happy to see she has such a loving home now. Hats off to you and your hubby. I am so glad we have such great people like you in the world! :animal-pa

She's BEAUTIFUL!!!! God bless you for adopting her. You won't regret it. It'll be an adjustment for you all. Our little rescue we've had for over two years now and he only weighs 4 pounds. Very good appetite just can't get the weigh on. But vet says he's healthy and that's the most important. I'm so happy for you!! Please keep us posted on how things are going.:animal-pa

Oh, me too!! Tears are a rolling!!! such a touching story!
what a wonderful new name for her!!
I am just so happy she is home!!!
Wonderful, wonderful!!

What a happy ending to such a terrible story. I'm glad you found her. I'll be praying that your little ones get along. God bless you!

Aww your story is so touching:) she is just beautiful and iam so happy she found you to love her..Congrats on your new babie:)

This is one of the most beautiful stories I have heard in a long time. When you said she just kept watching you, and when you looked into her eyes, you just knew. There are so many bad or just stupid people on earth, it is so nice to find the ones like you and your husband:)

What an angel you are. I am so happy for the both of you to have found each other! Hugs from me and Lucy :)

Congrats on your new baby girl!! She's just beautiful!! I'm so glad you found each other. :^)

Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments!
 

Thank you, You all have made me feel so much better. My family and friends are frowning and I know what they are saying... 3 dogs??? is she nuts?? But you know what Maemi picked me, I have no choice in the matter. Her big brown trusting eyes did me in.

I forgot to tell you that Maemi is about 4 years old. We don't know when her brithday is so I picked April 1st (her new beginning).

It am so glad to hear such a wonderful story. It is so nice of you to give Maemi a forever loving home. Please update us with your baby's progress.

She's a cutie! Thank you so much for rescuing her.

What a story, happy and sad. I know she is in a good home. Can just see her staring in your eyes, she knew you loved her.

i have chills right now reading this.. god bless you.. your just a

wonderful person.

Bless you for loving her. She will reward you ten fold. Congratulations.

Sheilagh

Congrats on your beautiful little girl. Your story had touched me. Bless you for giving this precious gem a home! Please keep us updated as she settles in.