adopting a rescue

[llcornell]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Where is the breeder's site? I would love to see! There is a breeder in TX that has pups that look like him...not sure if maybe he came from there?

Here is another gem....Cody came to me from a shelter with messy skin..had a fungal and also bacterial infection. Black, almost leather looking skin...elephant looking skin in spots. He was put on antibiotics and I was told to bathe him in Selsun Blue shampoo followed with a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water. His before and after pics are dramatic!

I am with you...they are ALL beautiful!!

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He looks amazing!!!!!!! Its nice to see the before and afters an see how far they have come.

[Deegan's mom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Thank you..yes, he is! And a TOTAL doll baby! He was turned into a shelter with his AKC papers looking like that...and elderly man who said he could not care for him. (wonder what gave him the first clue). The poor thing had apparently never had any toys. My son and his girlfriend taught him how to play. He LOVES his balls! He is so funny...hits them with his paw to make them squeak!
He also is Mr. Curiosity. He MUST examine every bag that comes in my home. He will bark and bark until he gets to put his head in. He never takes anything out...just wants to SEE.
He is 12 now and has some medical issues...renal stones, enlarged heart and liver...it kills me to think of the day I might lose him. I have had him since he was 8.

He sounds like quite the character! Deegan's funny too. If we're busy and aren't playing with him he'll take his ball or toy to the top of the stairs and toss it down and then run after it and get it and climb back up and repeats it!! So funny to watch, especially the first time we saw him doing that!
Sorry about the medical issues... Getting old sucks - being human or not. I was thinking the other day about how I know one day we're gonna have to go through the pain of losing Deegan too... I tear up just thinking about it - and he's not even 4 yet. I had to put down my Sheltie almost 5 years ago - still hurt. Try not to think about it too much and make the best out of the time you still have.

[megansmomma]

Cody, George, Armani, Pippi, and all the rest are so well taken care of and loved by you. I have to say that you give the most loving and nutruring care to all of your little ones. What you are capable of doing for all of these little pups is so amazing yet goes unnoticed by others. But I know that look in their eyes, undying devotion, trust and love. Then when the right home comes along you need to let them go to open your heart to another poor little one. You are my IDOL as I could never do what you have done to help for so many pups.

[Deegan's mom]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Cody, George, Armani, Pippi, and all the rest are so well taken care of and loved by you. I have to say that you give the most loving and nutruring care to all of your little ones. What you are capable of doing for all of these little pups is so amazing yet goes unnoticed by others. But I know that look in their eyes, undying devotion, trust and love. Then when the right home comes along you need to let them go to open your heart to another poor little one. You are my IDOL as I could never do what you have done to help for so many pups.

I concur!!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

I concur!!

So sweet of both of you...but, I seriously don't do any more than any yorkie lover would do!!
The reward is in seeing them blossom!
I love the pups that I see some of the breeders selling and have been tempted many times, but my heart is in rescue. It is just so rewarding..they really DO know and appreciate what you do for them!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

He sounds like quite the character! Deegan's funny too. If we're busy and aren't playing with him he'll take his ball or toy to the top of the stairs and toss it down and then run after it and get it and climb back up and repeats it!! So funny to watch, especially the first time we saw him doing that!
Sorry about the medical issues... Getting old sucks - being human or not. I was thinking the other day about how I know one day we're gonna have to go through the pain of losing Deegan too... I tear up just thinking about it - and he's not even 4 yet. I had to put down my Sheltie almost 5 years ago - still hurt. Try not to think about it too much and make the best out of the time you still have.

How cute....you should get a video of Deegan doing that!!

Yes, old age is not fun...although I must say I enjoy the senior yorkies. I just hate when their time is up. And I know what you mean about that hurt...I lost one in July 2006 ..my Maxwell .. and I swear he took a piece of my heart with him. I still cry sometimes when I think of him.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Cody, George, Armani, Pippi, and all the rest are so well taken care of and loved by you. I have to say that you give the most loving and nutruring care to all of your little ones. What you are capable of doing for all of these little pups is so amazing yet goes unnoticed by others. But I know that look in their eyes, undying devotion, trust and love. Then when the right home comes along you need to let them go to open your heart to another poor little one. You are my IDOL as I could never do what you have done to help for so many pups.

Oh yes you could do it...I know how well you care for yours!!!...and how much you love them! You just have not had a pile of them land on your doorstep.....yet. Hopefully it will not happen. What goes on down here in TX is just mind boggling. Yorkies being dumped all of the time.