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ladyjane · 12-27-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by yavenay

I too adopted a yorkie about 3 months ago. She is 7 yrs old and weighs 5lbs. She is the joy of my life and I wouldn't trade her for the world. I included before and after pictures of her. I took the before picture on the way to the groomers. As you can see, because of neglect, her hair had to be shaved off but is growing back. She is the most beautiful yorkie in the world with or without hair.....at least to me. She was also used for breeding and spent most of her life in a crate.

Thank you for sharing....and for seeing the little sweetie that she is and giving her a home!! I will look forward to seeing more pics of her in the future! I love to see the little rescues go to people who accept them unconditionally!

ladyjane · 12-27-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cheryl19

He is BEAUTFUL!!!!

you have done a great job

Thank you! I so love these little bugs!

ltret0294 · 12-27-2008, 06:34 AM

Not all yorkies in rescue have been "abandoned" is the story for 3 of our 4 boys. DJ was from an owner in S FL and taken well away to the Seminole County shelter. Zack's owner died and the family did not want him. Zeke was turned in. Harley D was probably abandoned by a BYB because of his age. Not being "lazy" but I work rotating shifts and an older rescue dog is better for both the dog and me. To bring a puppy in at this time would be unfair to the puppy. Maybe in 5 years when I retire it will be different I am able to devote the time for their care, well being and give them attention and play, and for them, the attention and love that they ones need. When they jump up on the recliner and put their heads on my legs, there is no greater joy or love shown. A lot of times the owners are going into a nursing home or assisted living facility and they have to give up their pets. This is where rescue groups and shelters really shine and find new homes for the pets. These pets usually have been well taken care of, trained and "potty" trained (outside or pads). Tks for listening. Bob

ladyjane · 12-27-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ltret0294

Not all yorkies in rescue have been "abandoned" is the story for 3 of our 4 boys. DJ was from an owner in S FL and taken well away to the Seminole County shelter. Zack's owner died and the family did not want him. Zeke was turned in. Harley D was probably abandoned by a BYB because of his age. Not being "lazy" but I work rotating shifts and an older rescue dog is better for both the dog and me. To bring a puppy in at this time would be unfair to the puppy. Maybe in 5 years when I retire it will be different I am able to devote the time for their care, well being and give them attention and play, and for them, the attention and love that they ones need. When they jump up on the recliner and put their heads on my legs, there is no greater joy or love shown. A lot of times the owners are going into a nursing home or assisted living facility and they have to give up their pets. This is where rescue groups and shelters really shine and find new homes for the pets. These pets usually have been well taken care of, trained and "potty" trained (outside or pads). Tks for listening. Bob

Yes, there are owner surrenders that have not been neglected but they are the minority. Here in TX the numbers in the shelters are mind boggling.

megansmomma · 12-27-2008, 07:56 AM

I am so happy to see this turn into a happy thread about everyone's rescue stories.

I have three and love them all.
Pebbles was a rehome. My friend gave her to me when she decided she didn't have the time for her. If I wasn't going to take her she was going to the shelter. She was 5 months old when I brought her home. Not a true rescue but she surely isn't a standard yorkie at 11 lbs! She has papers that some thing are so important but, unless you plan on having their "papers" framed and attached to their neck really what difference does it make? There are YTers that have purchased from a breeder and ended up with a 10, 12 or 20 lb. yorkie which goes to show you just never know what you are going to end up with in the end.

Then there is Doodlebug-
I was very fortunate to adopt a puppy from a rescue and I realize that is not the norm, but then again I didn't have a long list of requirements on age, sex, color , weight, etc. He is a Morkie and his mom was purchased from an Amish Puppy Mill auction while she was pregnant with his litter. He was a puppy at only 10 wks when I brought him home from the rescue and is a doll. He is from a mill but I would say that many, many people right here on YT have purchased their puppies from pet shops aka puppy mills. So as far as I'm concerned he is not inferior to any other pet on YT. I was not looking for a specific size, color, or age, it was all by chance that I found him. We did drive to OH to pick him up but worth the 7 hour drive. He is very smart and beautiful to me. The sad thing is that it's been almost a year since his mom was saved and she is still at the rescue. She is absolutely a beautiful Maltese but at least she is still not living a life in a cage making puppies.

Finally Bogey-
I found him right here on YT in the rescue section!

JillandJack posted pictures of him and they thought he was a Yorkie but when I went to look at him he was also a Morkie. We think he is somewhere around 2 He was tossed onto the side of the road during the horrible flooring in IN back in September. He was a total mess! Matted, nails grown into his paws, extremely underweight, and he has a rubberband in his hair that was actually rotten. He is still a work in progress but he is mommies favorite (just don't tell the others)

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1. Pebbles
2. Doodlebug
3 & 4. Bogey on the way home and then about a month ago.

Thank you to everyone that posted pictures, stories and their support of rescue! There are so many more little ones in shelters right now. The way that I look at it is they just need love and if you have love to give they will give back 1000x's over. LadyJane you are so correct about not being able to tell just by looking which are rescues and which are not. They all just need love.

Diego · 12-27-2008, 08:06 AM

All my yorkies are little rescued ones . They are the joys of my life .

ladyjane · 12-27-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I am so happy to see this turn into a happy thread about everyone's rescue stories.

I have three and love them all.
Pebbles was a rehome. My friend gave her to me when she decided she didn't have the time for her. If I wasn't going to take her she was going to the shelter. She was 5 months old when I brought her home. Not a true rescue but she surely isn't a standard yorkie at 11 lbs! She has papers that some thing are so important but, unless you plan on having their "papers" framed and attached to their neck really what difference does it make? There are YTers that have purchased from a breeder and ended up with a 10, 12 or 20 lb. yorkie which goes to show you just never know what you are going to end up with in the end.

Then there is Doodlebug-
I was very fortunate to adopt a puppy from a rescue and I realize that is not the norm, but then again I didn't have a long list of requirements on age, sex, color , weight, etc. He is a Morkie and his mom was purchased from an Amish Puppy Mill auction while she was pregnant with his litter. He was a puppy at only 10 wks when I brought him home from the rescue and is a doll. He is from a mill but I would say that many, many people right here on YT have purchased their puppies from pet shops aka puppy mills. So as far as I'm concerned he is not inferior to any other pet on YT. I was not looking for a specific size, color, or age, it was all by chance that I found him. We did drive to OH to pick him up but worth the 7 hour drive. He is very smart and beautiful to me. The sad thing is that it's been almost a year since his mom was saved and she is still at the rescue. She is absolutely a beautiful Maltese but at least she is still not living a life in a cage making puppies.

Finally Bogey-
I found him right here on YT in the rescue section!

JillandJack posted pictures of him and they thought he was a Yorkie but when I went to look at him he was also a Morkie. We think he is somewhere around 2 He was tossed onto the side of the road during the horrible flooring in IN back in September. He was a total mess! Matted, nails grown into his paws, extremely underweight, and he has a rubberband in his hair that was actually rotten. He is still a work in progress but he is mommies favorite (just don't tell the others)

.

1. Pebbles
2. Doodlebug
3 & 4. Bogey on the way home and then about a month ago.

Thank you to everyone that posted pictures, stories and their support of rescue! There are so many more little ones in shelters right now. The way that I look at it is they just need love and if you have love to give they will give back 1000x's over. LadyJane you are so correct about not being able to tell just by looking which are rescues and which are not. They all just need love.

Beautiful...and lucky kids!! Thank you for a wonderful post..I am also happy to see this thread. I love seeing yorkies that have been saved!!

ladyjane · 12-27-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Diego

All my yorkies are little rescued ones . They are the joys of my life .

PrincessDiana · 12-27-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Yes, there are owner surrenders that have not been neglected but they are the minority. Here in TX the numbers in the shelters are mind boggling.

Thank you for clarifying what I meant.

If you read my other posts, you will understand that I am not trying to downplay rescues.

megansmomma · 12-27-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Beautiful...and lucky kids!! Thank you for a wonderful post..I am also happy to see this thread. I love seeing yorkies that have been saved!!

Thank you! I forgot to mention what a wonderful story you posted about George. He is just gorgeous and I can see from your avatar all of your other little furbutts and how beautful they are too!

mingtoy · 12-27-2008, 09:14 AM

Grandma just adopted a 8 years old little girl from a rescue . She is the most beautiful and happy little one . Its really heartwarming to feel the unconditional love she gives . She goes to one person to another always wagging her little tail and giving kisses to everyones . Needless to say we love her very much .

LilMissy · 12-27-2008, 10:39 AM

Thank you for posting pictures of your rescues. It confirms in my mind that I will rescue my next little one. It's just awesome to see how much these little ones change with just a little bit of love and care.

ladyjane · 12-27-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

Thank you for clarifying what I meant.

If you read my other posts, you will understand that I am not trying to downplay rescues.

Oh...I knew what you meant. I only responded because someone who is not in rescue might not...I never want people to think that rescues are less than!
I know you love them!!

dogbert · 12-27-2008, 10:54 AM

Our Yorkie rescue was about 7 pounds when we got her, she was skin and bones. She is healthy now but I haven't had her on a scale in months. She has only been with us 6 months but considering where she came from she is doing very well.

kidmuzicdotcom · 12-27-2008, 11:29 AM

thanks for all the stories and input I know it sounds like I'm being particular but when I see the right yorkie for me it doesn't matter size color or anything...I think I am just thinking of what rhenny looked like...i really do want to rescue one..where on yt do i find the rescues? I will post when i find my new baby..

12-27-2008, 07:56 AM	#20
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I am so happy to see this turn into a happy thread about everyone's rescue stories. I have three and love them all. Pebbles was a rehome. My friend gave her to me when she decided she didn't have the time for her. If I wasn't going to take her she was going to the shelter. She was 5 months old when I brought her home. Not a true rescue but she surely isn't a standard yorkie at 11 lbs! She has papers that some thing are so important but, unless you plan on having their "papers" framed and attached to their neck really what difference does it make? There are YTers that have purchased from a breeder and ended up with a 10, 12 or 20 lb. yorkie which goes to show you just never know what you are going to end up with in the end. Then there is Doodlebug- I was very fortunate to adopt a puppy from a rescue and I realize that is not the norm, but then again I didn't have a long list of requirements on age, sex, color , weight, etc. He is a Morkie and his mom was purchased from an Amish Puppy Mill auction while she was pregnant with his litter. He was a puppy at only 10 wks when I brought him home from the rescue and is a doll. He is from a mill but I would say that many, many people right here on YT have purchased their puppies from pet shops aka puppy mills. So as far as I'm concerned he is not inferior to any other pet on YT. I was not looking for a specific size, color, or age, it was all by chance that I found him. We did drive to OH to pick him up but worth the 7 hour drive. He is very smart and beautiful to me. The sad thing is that it's been almost a year since his mom was saved and she is still at the rescue. She is absolutely a beautiful Maltese but at least she is still not living a life in a cage making puppies. Finally Bogey- I found him right here on YT in the rescue section! JillandJack posted pictures of him and they thought he was a Yorkie but when I went to look at him he was also a Morkie. We think he is somewhere around 2 He was tossed onto the side of the road during the horrible flooring in IN back in September. He was a total mess! Matted, nails grown into his paws, extremely underweight, and he has a rubberband in his hair that was actually rotten. He is still a work in progress but he is mommies favorite (just don't tell the others). 1. Pebbles 2. Doodlebug 3 & 4. Bogey on the way home and then about a month ago. Thank you to everyone that posted pictures, stories and their support of rescue! There are so many more little ones in shelters right now. The way that I look at it is they just need love and if you have love to give they will give back 1000x's over. LadyJane you are so correct about not being able to tell just by looking which are rescues and which are not. They all just need love. Attached Thumbnails __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain Last edited by megansmomma; 12-27-2008 at 08:00 AM.

12-27-2008, 09:14 AM	#26
mingtoy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 496	Grandma just adopted a 8 years old little girl from a rescue . She is the most beautiful and happy little one . Its really heartwarming to feel the unconditional love she gives . She goes to one person to another always wagging her little tail and giving kisses to everyones . Needless to say we love her very much . Last edited by mingtoy; 12-27-2008 at 09:15 AM.

12-27-2008, 10:39 AM	#27
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Thank you for posting pictures of your rescues. It confirms in my mind that I will rescue my next little one. It's just awesome to see how much these little ones change with just a little bit of love and care. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

12-27-2008, 10:54 AM	#29
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	Our Yorkie rescue was about 7 pounds when we got her, she was skin and bones. She is healthy now but I haven't had her on a scale in months. She has only been with us 6 months but considering where she came from she is doing very well. __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

12-27-2008, 06:34 AM	#18
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Not all yorkies in rescue have been "abandoned" is the story for 3 of our 4 boys. DJ was from an owner in S FL and taken well away to the Seminole County shelter. Zack's owner died and the family did not want him. Zeke was turned in. Harley D was probably abandoned by a BYB because of his age. Not being "lazy" but I work rotating shifts and an older rescue dog is better for both the dog and me. To bring a puppy in at this time would be unfair to the puppy. Maybe in 5 years when I retire it will be different I am able to devote the time for their care, well being and give them attention and play, and for them, the attention and love that they ones need. When they jump up on the recliner and put their heads on my legs, there is no greater joy or love shown. A lot of times the owners are going into a nursing home or assisted living facility and they have to give up their pets. This is where rescue groups and shelters really shine and find new homes for the pets. These pets usually have been well taken care of, trained and "potty" trained (outside or pads). Tks for listening. Bob

12-27-2008, 08:06 AM	#21
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	All my yorkies are little rescued ones . They are the joys of my life .

12-27-2008, 11:29 AM	#30
kidmuzicdotcom Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress Posts: 815	thanks for all the stories and input I know it sounds like I'm being particular but when I see the right yorkie for me it doesn't matter size color or anything...I think I am just thinking of what rhenny looked like...i really do want to rescue one..where on yt do i find the rescues? I will post when i find my new baby..