Introducing Myself & Max - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MikiLynn · 10-04-2008, 07:55 PM

Hello everyone...my name is Miki and I have a totally awesome guy named Max. I brought "Max" home at the end of July on a Sunday from a kennel that's about a hour away from home....of course he's the runt pick of the litter!! He got car sick all the way home then refused to eat and drink...he wasn't adjusting to leaving his family. He tried so hard to eat and drink but kept getting sick shortly afterwards....he wasn't able to hold anything down. I took him to the vet and they gave him shots of vitamins and another medication to help him from getting sick when he ate. I ended up calling work explaining that I needed to stay home and keep an eye out on him...which they much understood! The next day there was still no change and he was so weak. I took him back to the vet and told them I didn't have an appointment but I need help...to please save my little guy. The vet assistant took him from my arms leaving me in tears. I haven't had a dog in years and my son left for college....this is the reason I wanted to get a dog....to keep me company and vise versa. It's so amazing how you can get attached to a dog in less than a week. The next day I went to visit him at the animal hospital after work and when they brought him to me...he couldn't even stand up. I whispered in his ear..."You take care of me and I'll take care of you little guy...so please fight this for me".....with all his strength....he held his head up as if he understood what I was saying. They were having to force feed him and one of the ladies even took him home at nights so she could take care of him. When I went to visit on day two...he was still being forced fed but was able to hold it down. He was crawling and trying to stand on his own...which was a big thrill for me to see!! At this time I still haven't heard him bark or see him play. By the third day.....what an amazing turn around. I already had it in my mind that I was going to take him outside so he could enjoy the beautiful weather by just laying in my lap. When I got there....he was just finishing his feeding...but this time....he was eating off the spoon...and he was walking around!! He walked out the door on his own to a patch of grass next to the parking lot so we could have a visit with each other. He was still a little weak, but he layed in my lap inhaling the outdoors. I thought it was time for me to take over taking care of him we said our goodbyes and the lady that took care of him and I just hugged and cried...with lots of thank you's!! I brought him home and by that night...he was eating out of his bowl but still refusing to drink water. I thought I'd try puppy milk instead just to get him to drink something......you'd think he was in heaven!! I tried the water again....but still wouldn't drink. I laid on the floor and splashed the water with my finger and he came over and took a drink...he's been drinking water ever since!! Now?....let's just say he's well adjusted.....he barks all the time and we play together all the time!! He has brought out every mother instinct I ever carried since he's such a "baby"!! He really is...you have to treat him like a baby....he even has his own baby blanket that he sleeps with every night! I've never had feelings like I do for him for any other animal......he's my "hero" and where you find me....you'll find him as well! I'm in love with a dog named..."Max"!!

Cheller_ · 10-04-2008, 07:59 PM

Welcome to YT! And congratulation on your lil " fighter"

I hope he continues to grow strong.

sweetneas · 10-04-2008, 08:07 PM

Welcome to YT!

msjagg · 10-04-2008, 08:16 PM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk!! Thank-You for sharing yours and Max's story!! It brought me to tears... Hug your little fighter for me...Blessings,

Baron's Mom

ajprez73 · 10-04-2008, 08:19 PM

Welcome and I'm happy to hear that Max is doing great!

J_is_my_initial · 10-04-2008, 10:06 PM

Welcome. Keep us informed about your little fighter and include pics.

Lisa and Pic · 10-05-2008, 02:42 AM

Miki and Max - We are so glad you are here! Welcome to YorkieTalk.

Mitzis Mom · 10-05-2008, 03:20 AM

Welcome to YT! What a beautiful happy end for a heart wrenching story!

Misti1 · 10-05-2008, 03:22 AM

What a story!!!!!!!!!!! I had a catch in my throat..welcome to you and Max, and we need pictures!!!!!

jfalz73 · 10-05-2008, 03:25 AM

What a wonderful story! So glad Max is doing well! Welcome to YT! We all know the love you feel for him!!

Diego · 10-05-2008, 03:38 AM

Welcome to YT .

Suzy · 10-05-2008, 04:50 AM

Welcome to YT! Keep us updated on your pups-I'd love to see pictures of him in the "My Yorkie Pictures" section!

means143 · 10-05-2008, 04:53 AM

Welcome to YT!!!

MikiLynn · 10-05-2008, 07:59 AM

Thank you Cheller...I appreciate the warm welcome and looking forward to meeting wonderful new friends on here!! Have a sweet Sunday!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheller_

Welcome to YT! And congratulation on your lil " fighter"

I hope he continues to grow strong.

cjfox50 · 10-05-2008, 08:02 AM

Welcome to yt!!

10-04-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
MikiLynn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cabool, MO Usa Posts: 37	Introducing Myself & Max Hello everyone...my name is Miki and I have a totally awesome guy named Max. I brought "Max" home at the end of July on a Sunday from a kennel that's about a hour away from home....of course he's the runt pick of the litter!! He got car sick all the way home then refused to eat and drink...he wasn't adjusting to leaving his family. He tried so hard to eat and drink but kept getting sick shortly afterwards....he wasn't able to hold anything down. I took him to the vet and they gave him shots of vitamins and another medication to help him from getting sick when he ate. I ended up calling work explaining that I needed to stay home and keep an eye out on him...which they much understood! The next day there was still no change and he was so weak. I took him back to the vet and told them I didn't have an appointment but I need help...to please save my little guy. The vet assistant took him from my arms leaving me in tears. I haven't had a dog in years and my son left for college....this is the reason I wanted to get a dog....to keep me company and vise versa. It's so amazing how you can get attached to a dog in less than a week. The next day I went to visit him at the animal hospital after work and when they brought him to me...he couldn't even stand up. I whispered in his ear..."You take care of me and I'll take care of you little guy...so please fight this for me".....with all his strength....he held his head up as if he understood what I was saying. They were having to force feed him and one of the ladies even took him home at nights so she could take care of him. When I went to visit on day two...he was still being forced fed but was able to hold it down. He was crawling and trying to stand on his own...which was a big thrill for me to see!! At this time I still haven't heard him bark or see him play. By the third day.....what an amazing turn around. I already had it in my mind that I was going to take him outside so he could enjoy the beautiful weather by just laying in my lap. When I got there....he was just finishing his feeding...but this time....he was eating off the spoon...and he was walking around!! He walked out the door on his own to a patch of grass next to the parking lot so we could have a visit with each other. He was still a little weak, but he layed in my lap inhaling the outdoors. I thought it was time for me to take over taking care of him we said our goodbyes and the lady that took care of him and I just hugged and cried...with lots of thank you's!! I brought him home and by that night...he was eating out of his bowl but still refusing to drink water. I thought I'd try puppy milk instead just to get him to drink something......you'd think he was in heaven!! I tried the water again....but still wouldn't drink. I laid on the floor and splashed the water with my finger and he came over and took a drink...he's been drinking water ever since!! Now?....let's just say he's well adjusted.....he barks all the time and we play together all the time!! He has brought out every mother instinct I ever carried since he's such a "baby"!! He really is...you have to treat him like a baby....he even has his own baby blanket that he sleeps with every night! I've never had feelings like I do for him for any other animal......he's my "hero" and where you find me....you'll find him as well! I'm in love with a dog named..."Max"!!

10-04-2008, 08:07 PM	#3
sweetneas Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centerville, ohio Posts: 464	Welcome to YT! __________________ Pepper's Mommy

10-04-2008, 08:16 PM	#4
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	Welcome to Yorkie Talk!! Thank-You for sharing yours and Max's story!! It brought me to tears... Hug your little fighter for me...Blessings, Baron's Mom __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...

10-04-2008, 10:06 PM	#6
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Welcome. Keep us informed about your little fighter and include pics. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

10-05-2008, 02:42 AM	#7
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Miki and Max - We are so glad you are here! Welcome to YorkieTalk. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

10-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#2
Cheller_ YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 259	Welcome to YT! And congratulation on your lil " fighter" I hope he continues to grow strong.

10-04-2008, 08:19 PM	#5
ajprez73 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 252 Blog Entries: 3	Welcome and I'm happy to hear that Max is doing great!

10-05-2008, 03:20 AM	#8
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Welcome to YT! What a beautiful happy end for a heart wrenching story!

10-05-2008, 03:22 AM	#9
Misti1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,051	What a story!!!!!!!!!!! I had a catch in my throat..welcome to you and Max, and we need pictures!!!!! __________________ Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

10-05-2008, 03:25 AM	#10
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	What a wonderful story! So glad Max is doing well! Welcome to YT! We all know the love you feel for him!! __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

10-05-2008, 03:38 AM	#11
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	Welcome to YT .

10-05-2008, 04:50 AM	#12
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Welcome to YT! Keep us updated on your pups-I'd love to see pictures of him in the "My Yorkie Pictures" section! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

10-05-2008, 04:53 AM	#13
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	Welcome to YT!!! __________________

10-05-2008, 08:02 AM	#15
cjfox50 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 175	Welcome to yt!! __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF TUCKER