Who owns a rescue or rehomed Yorkie? - Page 17 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sushidoodidoo · 10-02-2009, 02:07 PM

what an incredible thread. I found it, and have read every single story here since yesterday. Cried a lot, smiled a lot....

I noticed some non-yorkie rescue stories were also posted, so I guess it's ok to post mine too.

My yorkie, Sushi, was from a very good breeder near Montreal. Got her when she was 14 weeks old, and now she's a very healthy happy 2yo princess.

Back in March I thought of getting her a companion, and I wanted this one to be a rescue yorkie. so I started looking on petfinder. Did see a few yorkies, but for some reason when I came across this little 13yo Shih Tzu girl my heart just melted. I don't know must have been the face or something. Whatever it was, i HAD to find out more about her. The profile didn't say much about about her history. They told me that she was sent to the rescue group because she was old, and the family just had a baby and didn't have time for her. WHAT???? People get rid of their dogs because they get old? Or because they have skinbabies? Ok, maybe I'm missing something, I don't have kids, but I'm pretty sure I have seen people with dogs AND babies!!!! Apparently after she was given up 6 months prior to that, she had been in 4 different foster homes, and deemed pretty much unadoptable for being old, and health issues.

Anyways, that really pissed me off more than anything else, people treating their pets as disposable. I applied for her, and thnk god i got her. When I first saw her, all I could do was hold her in my arms and cry and cry (while the foster mom was patiently watching!) I finally pulled myself together, brought her home, and promised her that this is going to be her last and forever home, for as long as she blesses me with her existence in my life. She had the worst breath ever. Took her to the vet and they had to put her on antibiotics for the nasty infection in her mouth because of all those rotten teeth! Then she had an extensive dental, all teeth were pulled out except 3. she looks so cute with those three remaining pearls

she was also diagnosed with a heart murmur and failing kidneys. she is completely deaf and half blind. The vet told me she might last another year or so with the kidney failure. I love her to no end, she is my princess, I treasure every single day I have with her, and take none of those licks and cuddles for granted. NEVER!

Then I came across Mr. big, my tiny 2.7lb maltese. He was being put up for adoption by his breeder. He was a stud in their small breeding program and was being "fired" because he didn't wanna "do it" anymore

I never saw their facility, they just drove him over to me. He was so cute and quiet when they put him in my arms, but he had the worst breath ever!!!!! They told me he might need some "minor" dental. Yeah right! I had to get him fixed, his hernia repaired, an extensive dental. They had to extract 18 teeth, at 2 years old!!!! Pretty much everything was rotten in his mouth, and now he's a cute little toothless wonder, pretty much

I can't quite say he was a "rescue", but i don't think he was well taken care of, or socialized properly. He has issues with dogs and people. He growls at anyone other than me that tries to come over to talk to either me or him. He is not too thrilled about other dogs either, but I think he has come a long way since May. He "tolerates" dogs in the doggie park or daycare, and still growls at strangers. He doesn't play with toys or dogs either. sometimes I wonder what kind og breeding "facility" he was in!

anyways, sorry about the lengthy post. Thart was my story.

drabinowitz43 · 10-02-2009, 08:26 PM

What a wonderful story. Your babies are so lucky to have you in their lives. They are so adorable. I can see why you fell in love with the Shih Tzu's face, what a little lady!

geekmom · 10-05-2009, 07:02 PM

We have one. She was listed as a Yorkie, but she might be a Chorkie or another mix with a Yorkie. When they found her she was wandering around with foxtails stuck in her mouth and fur. She had to get one dug out and it was all infected. 1.5 years, never spayed or anything.

They cleaned her up, gave her shots and fixed her. Then I saw her and fell in love and that was it. They don't know how long she was running around by herself. She loves people but is very cautious and really doesn't like other animals at all. She was really angry at a certain family picking up another dog so I think she might have been abused or something by a similar looking family. I will have to introduce her to people slowly as she gets used to them.

She is an angel. Loves to fetch and play tug-o-war. She doesn't like the food I bought at the humane society or maybe she's just so small that she doesn't eat a lot at once. House training has been a challenge, but that will happen in time. I don't know if my carpet will survive.

It cost me almost as much as it would have to get a purebred, but I don't care. She's happy, fixed, healthy, and extremely loving.

So the uploaded image didn't work. Here's a link: http://www.geekmom.net/?p=1462

Roxy 87 · 10-21-2009, 03:36 PM

Jake:

15 years ago, we found Jake. Jake was a white German Shepherd mix. We used to go visit family everyday in a neighbouring town. One of these visits we took the old gravel road in and by the tracks was the cutest dog. We thought maybe he was just from down the road. The next time we went through he was still there. I named him Jake the first time I seen him, he just looked like a Jake. My family would drive by there everytime we went to visit family. Everytime you drove by there he'd be sitting by the side of the road, or laying in the grass. I kept trying to get my family to bring him home. I went to visit a friend one day and my parents came to pick me up later that afternoon, we drove by where Jake usually was and he wasn't there, I was so sad. When we got home and drove down the drive who was waiting at the end, but Jake. My family decided they couldn't sit around and see him there anymore. He was out there a week, and yes I wish we would have brought him home sooner. We just couldn't believe someone left him, we kept thinking he might have lived down the road. He was fed, watered, bathed. Normally I'm scared of bigger dogs, but I was never scared of Jake. He was the sweetest dog ever! He hardly barked, never chewed anything, was great with kids, he never even used the bathroom in the yard, he would go into the bushes to use it! He had such a personality, he used to grin, he'd lift his lip and smile. He was healthly, just a little skinny when we got him. Boy, we loved him. He was great. We had him for a couple months and one day a guy came to deliver our water, and he said that Jake used to be his dog. He dropped him off because he used to chew his shoes!! Unreal, my dad told him well he's the perfect dog and he's ours now. I just can't believe to this day that someone would just dump off a sweet dog like Jake. It's heartbreaking thinking back on it, that Jake sat there for a whole week waiting at the exact spot for his owner to go back and get him. I'm glad my family did step up and take him home. He was adored and he adored. He lived a long, happy life with us. We weren't sure how old he was when we got him, we believe he was about 5. Jake is now over the rainbow bridge, but he'll never be forgotten.

yorkiezfamily · 10-21-2009, 09:45 PM

We could not be happier. he was pulled by animal control for physical abuse and neglet and placed with an adoption/rescue agency. He was approx 9 months old. He didnt play with toys, was very submissive, hid when we used a mop or broom. BUT love to be cuddled on our lap. Fast forward one year. He plays with all dog toys. Runs with abandon playing and is just a joyous baby. Our story did take some patience and work -a bit of rollar coaster ride-but to understand what these little ones have been through will give any family the endurance to surround their baby with love. (we borrowed a family members dog for four months, worked wonders on the teaching him how to play and be a happy dog part". We are considering adding a sibling for companionship now that our temp companion is gone. I would do this again in a heartbeat with no reservations.

drabinowitz43 · 10-22-2009, 04:33 AM

Everyone's story on here is so amazing, we could string together the chapters and write a book! So inspiring. I've had Nicky for 6 weeks now and while he has progressed to the point where he doesn't hide when he's home with us (unless someone outside our family comes over) he will still not let anyone but me pick him up or walk him. Anytime anyone else tries, he tries to bite (has bitten two people already) and promptly poops all over. He has even pooped while being held. He is so scared, the poor thing loses all bowel control. He sleeps snuggled against me and just wants to be held, but I am concerned that no one else has been able to walk him. I come home from work everyday at lunch, but it is putting a strain on things at my job. Has anyone had this experience and and have any suggestions? I haven't had time yet to do some research but I definitely need help with this.

BonBon · 10-22-2009, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxy 87

Jake:

15 years ago, we found Jake. Jake was a white German Shepherd mix. We used to go visit family everyday in a neighbouring town. One of these visits we took the old gravel road in and by the tracks was the cutest dog. We thought maybe he was just from down the road. The next time we went through he was still there. I named him Jake the first time I seen him, he just looked like a Jake. My family would drive by there everytime we went to visit family. Everytime you drove by there he'd be sitting by the side of the road, or laying in the grass. I kept trying to get my family to bring him home. I went to visit a friend one day and my parents came to pick me up later that afternoon, we drove by where Jake usually was and he wasn't there, I was so sad. When we got home and drove down the drive who was waiting at the end, but Jake. My family decided they couldn't sit around and see him there anymore. He was out there a week, and yes I wish we would have brought him home sooner. We just couldn't believe someone left him, we kept thinking he might have lived down the road. He was fed, watered, bathed. Normally I'm scared of bigger dogs, but I was never scared of Jake. He was the sweetest dog ever! He hardly barked, never chewed anything, was great with kids, he never even used the bathroom in the yard, he would go into the bushes to use it! He had such a personality, he used to grin, he'd lift his lip and smile. He was healthly, just a little skinny when we got him. Boy, we loved him. He was great. We had him for a couple months and one day a guy came to deliver our water, and he said that Jake used to be his dog. He dropped him off because he used to chew his shoes!! Unreal, my dad told him well he's the perfect dog and he's ours now. I just can't believe to this day that someone would just dump off a sweet dog like Jake. It's heartbreaking thinking back on it, that Jake sat there for a whole week waiting at the exact spot for his owner to go back and get him. I'm glad my family did step up and take him home. He was adored and he adored. He lived a long, happy life with us. We weren't sure how old he was when we got him, we believe he was about 5. Jake is now over the rainbow bridge, but he'll never be forgotten.

This line brought me to tears. Thank you and your family for giving Jake a safe, loving home!

dogbert · 10-22-2009, 07:18 AM

My sister had a friend who lived a few blocks from us, she spent the night once and her PeekaPom followed her to our house. My mom and I drove her home. We learned that the friend's nephew was living there too and was abusing the dog. They also would lock her in the garage and she'd have to eat her own poop because they'd forget to feed her and she had plenty of ticks. This dog showed up on her own a couple times, we'd hear the ting ting ting of her dog tags coming up the driveway. Once she came over just before a bad thunder storm let loose so my mom locked her in the utility room off the the kitchen that had a half door. Once again we returned her after the storm. This time my mom saw no improvement in the dog and she clearly kept running away to come to our house. So my mom called them and was afraid of getting yelled at by them but took the chance in hopes of helping the dog. She told them if they weren't going to keep her home (she'd bolt every time the garage opened if she could) that they should just let us keep her. The lady said we're moving and can't take her with us so you can keep her. Just like someone would say gee the sky is blue today. No emotion no further explanation. Just yep keep her. So Pumpkin became our little dog, we had to housebreak her and she had to tolerate me as I wasn't much older than the nephew who used to swing her around by her tail and let her hit the garage wall. She nipped at me a few times but never really bit me. I loved dogs and just couldn't leave her alone, but she learned to trust me and as I got older we bonded well. I used to even put a small pillow in the basket of my bike and ride her around the neighborhood. lol

Lolli_lah · 11-03-2009, 10:38 AM

I explained most of Lolli's story at my initial introduction post but I will say it here, too.

Lolli is technically a rehome, but she was also semi-rescued at the same time. I'm sure dogs are safe to breed into their adult maybe even senior age, but to me after a few years of breeding I personally feel they should have a chance to relax and enjoy doggie life without constantly worrying about heat, pregnancy and puppies/weening.

I know that is nature, but it's just how I feel. I'm not opposed to breeding when appropriate but sometimes these poor little ones just don't get much of a life (or attention!) other than that.

I live in a townhouse community where there are no back yards so when my mother and I finally decided on adopting a dog, we had to specifically find some sort of small breed that would be ok to have here. We called and looked at the local shelters and almost literally had no small breeds, or the ones that were small were not a good fit (Jack Russels for example are a small breed but do need a lot of running around space as they are hyper energetic little cuties and our home probably wouldn't be suitable for that particular breed).

So we went to craigslist as I am an avid craigslister for other things (garage sale ads mostly!) and I knew they had a pet rehoming section where people who either have a dog they need to rehome personally, or those foster type personally owned shelters are allowed to post their adoptions but craigslist specifically restricts against dog and puppy SALES, so I thought it might be a good route.

So, though hesitantly, I posted an ad saying about my living situation and that I was looking for a smaller breed dog that would be alright in a townhouse with no yard but a lot of safe area for walking and even a nearby dog park, and I got a crapload of people trying to sell me their puppies. I was so frustrated!! I didn't want to purchase someones $500 purebred yorkie or dachshund, if I did I would have looked in the newspaper! I was out to save/rehome/rescue instead of promote over abundance.

So after a little while of frustration and confusion why people weren't following the rules, I finally got a email from someone saying that they know someone rehoming a little yorkie. I was so glad to hear this, I always did favor the breed for a number of reasons (besides their extreme cuteness!). So I contacted the person who was rehoming the little yorkie and she told me all about her.

She told me she was 7 years old and 7 lbs, and her name was Lollipop and she was a breeder dog! I was actually a bit scared to hear about this, you never know what the people who breed dogs are doing to the dogs (neglectful, are they taking care of the dogs health, etc) and whatever else. She told me she was a Veterinary Tech, and I was a little relieved. She was up to date on her vaccines but didn't actually know any commands or how to play with toys or even how to walk with a lead! She even referred to her other dogs as HER dogs, as if this yorkie was nothing but a way for her to make money and wasn't even "hers". It was a safe situation, but it broke my heart that someone can just use a dog for breeding and then give it away when they "retire" it. I'm sure this is normal for breeders to do, but for me personally I don't think I could just give away my dogs even if I only had them for a sole purpose. They just become a part of your life!

Anyway, so this poor girl is 7 years old and never seen a toy in her life, she never was worked with to learn any commands (sit, come, stay, etc). But the thing is, beyond that she is so well behaved! It's such a lucky find that I couldn't believe it. I thought I would be having to do some serious training and obedience with her that I was extremely intimidated as this is my first dog that was actually "mine" and not someone elses that I was living with.

The previous owner said she had only actually had her a little over a year she had adopted her from someone else and had no idea about her past at all. So we're not sure if she was a breeder dog her whole life (but she believed she was at least most of it), if she was ever abused or neglected but you know what? I can honestly say that I think she's happy now. Every morning I wake up to a happy dog with a crazy wagging tail with her font paws against the bed waiting for an ear scritch!

I don't think I could have made a better choice on not only the dog I ended up giving a home to, but the way I went about it. Because if I hadn't? I wouldn't have the love of my life today!

P.S. We've had her for exactly 1 week today!!

MommaTED · 11-03-2009, 11:03 AM

My first yorkie came from our friend's litter but our second yorkie, we got from a rescue organization but he was owner surrendered so I guess he would be considered rehomed and not rescue. Both of them are joys!

Francine · 11-09-2009, 11:22 AM

Hi meganmoma, I just adopted Max, a 3 year old Yorkie. He's a little timid and shy but he's latched on to me after the first day and has followed me wherever I go. He's a joy to have in the house and my experience with rehoming an older yorkie is nothing but positive. They seem to be more relaxed in new situations than a puppy would be. I'm very happy with my older yorkie and would gladly do it again.

dogbert · 11-09-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francine

Hi meganmoma, I just adopted Max, a 3 year old Yorkie. He's a little timid and shy but he's latched on to me after the first day and has followed me wherever I go. He's a joy to have in the house and my experience with rehoming an older yorkie is nothing but positive. They seem to be more relaxed in new situations than a puppy would be. I'm very happy with my older yorkie and would gladly do it again.

Me too!

Luvhcky · 11-09-2009, 07:01 PM

Hi, I am the proud mom of a 1 year old rehomed yorkie named Grady. He was living with a family that had a farm. They also were foster parents to mentally challenged choldren. They also had a adult son that was mentally challenged. Grady was kept in a cage alot and didn't real develope any social skills. My husband found him on Craigs list and bought him for me for Valentines Day. I had never had a small dog before. I already had a boxer and a rott. Grady was 7 months old. When we went to get him it was love at first sight. When we got him home I was looking over his papers and found that he was born on the same day and year that my husband and I got married. I am a true believer in omens. My boxer absolutely loves him and so does my rott. They play so nice with him. He has brought so much happiness in to our lives. I am so thankful I found him. Took him to our cottaag this summer and found he even loves to swim. Here a picture. i have others but YT says they are to large. I have to learn to shrink them.

Who owns a rescue or rehomed Yorkie?-grady.jpg

Francine · 11-09-2009, 07:19 PM

What a precious boy Grady is! I understand your love at first sight with him. It was that way when I saw Max. I have no other dogs in the house, so Max is king of the hill! I wish you many many years with your little fellow.

Francine · 11-09-2009, 07:32 PM

You are a very special soul. It seems we live in a disposable world where nothing is sacred....not even poor little defenseless animals. Your little babies are precious...and I'm sure you have given your little princess a new lease on life...even if it is for just a year or two. She is beautiful and so is Mr. Big! I can't imagine the neglect a lot of furbabies have to live with....Thank goodness for people like us who open our home and our hearts.

10-02-2009, 02:07 PM	#241
sushidoodidoo YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 298	what an incredible thread. I found it, and have read every single story here since yesterday. Cried a lot, smiled a lot.... I noticed some non-yorkie rescue stories were also posted, so I guess it's ok to post mine too. My yorkie, Sushi, was from a very good breeder near Montreal. Got her when she was 14 weeks old, and now she's a very healthy happy 2yo princess. Back in March I thought of getting her a companion, and I wanted this one to be a rescue yorkie. so I started looking on petfinder. Did see a few yorkies, but for some reason when I came across this little 13yo Shih Tzu girl my heart just melted. I don't know must have been the face or something. Whatever it was, i HAD to find out more about her. The profile didn't say much about about her history. They told me that she was sent to the rescue group because she was old, and the family just had a baby and didn't have time for her. WHAT???? People get rid of their dogs because they get old? Or because they have skinbabies? Ok, maybe I'm missing something, I don't have kids, but I'm pretty sure I have seen people with dogs AND babies!!!! Apparently after she was given up 6 months prior to that, she had been in 4 different foster homes, and deemed pretty much unadoptable for being old, and health issues. Anyways, that really pissed me off more than anything else, people treating their pets as disposable. I applied for her, and thnk god i got her. When I first saw her, all I could do was hold her in my arms and cry and cry (while the foster mom was patiently watching!) I finally pulled myself together, brought her home, and promised her that this is going to be her last and forever home, for as long as she blesses me with her existence in my life. She had the worst breath ever. Took her to the vet and they had to put her on antibiotics for the nasty infection in her mouth because of all those rotten teeth! Then she had an extensive dental, all teeth were pulled out except 3. she looks so cute with those three remaining pearls she was also diagnosed with a heart murmur and failing kidneys. she is completely deaf and half blind. The vet told me she might last another year or so with the kidney failure. I love her to no end, she is my princess, I treasure every single day I have with her, and take none of those licks and cuddles for granted. NEVER! Then I came across Mr. big, my tiny 2.7lb maltese. He was being put up for adoption by his breeder. He was a stud in their small breeding program and was being "fired" because he didn't wanna "do it" anymore I never saw their facility, they just drove him over to me. He was so cute and quiet when they put him in my arms, but he had the worst breath ever!!!!! They told me he might need some "minor" dental. Yeah right! I had to get him fixed, his hernia repaired, an extensive dental. They had to extract 18 teeth, at 2 years old!!!! Pretty much everything was rotten in his mouth, and now he's a cute little toothless wonder, pretty much I can't quite say he was a "rescue", but i don't think he was well taken care of, or socialized properly. He has issues with dogs and people. He growls at anyone other than me that tries to come over to talk to either me or him. He is not too thrilled about other dogs either, but I think he has come a long way since May. He "tolerates" dogs in the doggie park or daycare, and still growls at strangers. He doesn't play with toys or dogs either. sometimes I wonder what kind og breeding "facility" he was in! anyways, sorry about the lengthy post. Thart was my story. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Proud mommy to: Sushi(Yorkie)Mr. Big(Maltese)Missy(ShihTzu)Zero (Chihuahua)KitCat(Himmy)Casper(Tabby)

10-02-2009, 08:26 PM	#242
drabinowitz43 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	What a wonderful story. Your babies are so lucky to have you in their lives. They are so adorable. I can see why you fell in love with the Shih Tzu's face, what a little lady! __________________ Donna, Sadie, Joey and Nicky (and Buddy the cockatiel)

10-05-2009, 07:02 PM	#243
geekmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: california Posts: 6	Little Daisy We have one. She was listed as a Yorkie, but she might be a Chorkie or another mix with a Yorkie. When they found her she was wandering around with foxtails stuck in her mouth and fur. She had to get one dug out and it was all infected. 1.5 years, never spayed or anything. They cleaned her up, gave her shots and fixed her. Then I saw her and fell in love and that was it. They don't know how long she was running around by herself. She loves people but is very cautious and really doesn't like other animals at all. She was really angry at a certain family picking up another dog so I think she might have been abused or something by a similar looking family. I will have to introduce her to people slowly as she gets used to them. She is an angel. Loves to fetch and play tug-o-war. She doesn't like the food I bought at the humane society or maybe she's just so small that she doesn't eat a lot at once. House training has been a challenge, but that will happen in time. I don't know if my carpet will survive. It cost me almost as much as it would have to get a purebred, but I don't care. She's happy, fixed, healthy, and extremely loving. So the uploaded image didn't work. Here's a link: http://www.geekmom.net/?p=1462 Attached Images Last edited by geekmom; 10-05-2009 at 07:03 PM. Reason: image isn't uploading

10-21-2009, 09:45 PM	#245
yorkiezfamily Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: great lakes state Posts: 154	We adopted our yorkie one year ago We could not be happier. he was pulled by animal control for physical abuse and neglet and placed with an adoption/rescue agency. He was approx 9 months old. He didnt play with toys, was very submissive, hid when we used a mop or broom. BUT love to be cuddled on our lap. Fast forward one year. He plays with all dog toys. Runs with abandon playing and is just a joyous baby. Our story did take some patience and work -a bit of rollar coaster ride-but to understand what these little ones have been through will give any family the endurance to surround their baby with love. (we borrowed a family members dog for four months, worked wonders on the teaching him how to play and be a happy dog part". We are considering adding a sibling for companionship now that our temp companion is gone. I would do this again in a heartbeat with no reservations. __________________ Addsion & JessicaAdopted 10/17/08 Consider a rescue! I always love to talk Yorkies!

10-22-2009, 04:33 AM	#246
drabinowitz43 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Everyone's story on here is so amazing, we could string together the chapters and write a book! So inspiring. I've had Nicky for 6 weeks now and while he has progressed to the point where he doesn't hide when he's home with us (unless someone outside our family comes over) he will still not let anyone but me pick him up or walk him. Anytime anyone else tries, he tries to bite (has bitten two people already) and promptly poops all over. He has even pooped while being held. He is so scared, the poor thing loses all bowel control. He sleeps snuggled against me and just wants to be held, but I am concerned that no one else has been able to walk him. I come home from work everyday at lunch, but it is putting a strain on things at my job. Has anyone had this experience and and have any suggestions? I haven't had time yet to do some research but I definitely need help with this. __________________ Donna, Sadie, Joey and Nicky (and Buddy the cockatiel)

10-21-2009, 03:36 PM	#244
Roxy 87 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 980	Jake: 15 years ago, we found Jake. Jake was a white German Shepherd mix. We used to go visit family everyday in a neighbouring town. One of these visits we took the old gravel road in and by the tracks was the cutest dog. We thought maybe he was just from down the road. The next time we went through he was still there. I named him Jake the first time I seen him, he just looked like a Jake. My family would drive by there everytime we went to visit family. Everytime you drove by there he'd be sitting by the side of the road, or laying in the grass. I kept trying to get my family to bring him home. I went to visit a friend one day and my parents came to pick me up later that afternoon, we drove by where Jake usually was and he wasn't there, I was so sad. When we got home and drove down the drive who was waiting at the end, but Jake. My family decided they couldn't sit around and see him there anymore. He was out there a week, and yes I wish we would have brought him home sooner. We just couldn't believe someone left him, we kept thinking he might have lived down the road. He was fed, watered, bathed. Normally I'm scared of bigger dogs, but I was never scared of Jake. He was the sweetest dog ever! He hardly barked, never chewed anything, was great with kids, he never even used the bathroom in the yard, he would go into the bushes to use it! He had such a personality, he used to grin, he'd lift his lip and smile. He was healthly, just a little skinny when we got him. Boy, we loved him. He was great. We had him for a couple months and one day a guy came to deliver our water, and he said that Jake used to be his dog. He dropped him off because he used to chew his shoes!! Unreal, my dad told him well he's the perfect dog and he's ours now. I just can't believe to this day that someone would just dump off a sweet dog like Jake. It's heartbreaking thinking back on it, that Jake sat there for a whole week waiting at the exact spot for his owner to go back and get him. I'm glad my family did step up and take him home. He was adored and he adored. He lived a long, happy life with us. We weren't sure how old he was when we got him, we believe he was about 5. Jake is now over the rainbow bridge, but he'll never be forgotten.

10-22-2009, 07:18 AM	#248
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	My sister had a friend who lived a few blocks from us, she spent the night once and her PeekaPom followed her to our house. My mom and I drove her home. We learned that the friend's nephew was living there too and was abusing the dog. They also would lock her in the garage and she'd have to eat her own poop because they'd forget to feed her and she had plenty of ticks. This dog showed up on her own a couple times, we'd hear the ting ting ting of her dog tags coming up the driveway. Once she came over just before a bad thunder storm let loose so my mom locked her in the utility room off the the kitchen that had a half door. Once again we returned her after the storm. This time my mom saw no improvement in the dog and she clearly kept running away to come to our house. So my mom called them and was afraid of getting yelled at by them but took the chance in hopes of helping the dog. She told them if they weren't going to keep her home (she'd bolt every time the garage opened if she could) that they should just let us keep her. The lady said we're moving and can't take her with us so you can keep her. Just like someone would say gee the sky is blue today. No emotion no further explanation. Just yep keep her. So Pumpkin became our little dog, we had to housebreak her and she had to tolerate me as I wasn't much older than the nephew who used to swing her around by her tail and let her hit the garage wall. She nipped at me a few times but never really bit me. I loved dogs and just couldn't leave her alone, but she learned to trust me and as I got older we bonded well. I used to even put a small pillow in the basket of my bike and ride her around the neighborhood. lol __________________ 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

11-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#249
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	I explained most of Lolli's story at my initial introduction post but I will say it here, too. Lolli is technically a rehome, but she was also semi-rescued at the same time. I'm sure dogs are safe to breed into their adult maybe even senior age, but to me after a few years of breeding I personally feel they should have a chance to relax and enjoy doggie life without constantly worrying about heat, pregnancy and puppies/weening. I know that is nature, but it's just how I feel. I'm not opposed to breeding when appropriate but sometimes these poor little ones just don't get much of a life (or attention!) other than that. I live in a townhouse community where there are no back yards so when my mother and I finally decided on adopting a dog, we had to specifically find some sort of small breed that would be ok to have here. We called and looked at the local shelters and almost literally had no small breeds, or the ones that were small were not a good fit (Jack Russels for example are a small breed but do need a lot of running around space as they are hyper energetic little cuties and our home probably wouldn't be suitable for that particular breed). So we went to craigslist as I am an avid craigslister for other things (garage sale ads mostly!) and I knew they had a pet rehoming section where people who either have a dog they need to rehome personally, or those foster type personally owned shelters are allowed to post their adoptions but craigslist specifically restricts against dog and puppy SALES, so I thought it might be a good route. So, though hesitantly, I posted an ad saying about my living situation and that I was looking for a smaller breed dog that would be alright in a townhouse with no yard but a lot of safe area for walking and even a nearby dog park, and I got a crapload of people trying to sell me their puppies. I was so frustrated!! I didn't want to purchase someones $500 purebred yorkie or dachshund, if I did I would have looked in the newspaper! I was out to save/rehome/rescue instead of promote over abundance. So after a little while of frustration and confusion why people weren't following the rules, I finally got a email from someone saying that they know someone rehoming a little yorkie. I was so glad to hear this, I always did favor the breed for a number of reasons (besides their extreme cuteness!). So I contacted the person who was rehoming the little yorkie and she told me all about her. She told me she was 7 years old and 7 lbs, and her name was Lollipop and she was a breeder dog! I was actually a bit scared to hear about this, you never know what the people who breed dogs are doing to the dogs (neglectful, are they taking care of the dogs health, etc) and whatever else. She told me she was a Veterinary Tech, and I was a little relieved. She was up to date on her vaccines but didn't actually know any commands or how to play with toys or even how to walk with a lead! She even referred to her other dogs as HER dogs, as if this yorkie was nothing but a way for her to make money and wasn't even "hers". It was a safe situation, but it broke my heart that someone can just use a dog for breeding and then give it away when they "retire" it. I'm sure this is normal for breeders to do, but for me personally I don't think I could just give away my dogs even if I only had them for a sole purpose. They just become a part of your life! Anyway, so this poor girl is 7 years old and never seen a toy in her life, she never was worked with to learn any commands (sit, come, stay, etc). But the thing is, beyond that she is so well behaved! It's such a lucky find that I couldn't believe it. I thought I would be having to do some serious training and obedience with her that I was extremely intimidated as this is my first dog that was actually "mine" and not someone elses that I was living with. The previous owner said she had only actually had her a little over a year she had adopted her from someone else and had no idea about her past at all. So we're not sure if she was a breeder dog her whole life (but she believed she was at least most of it), if she was ever abused or neglected but you know what? I can honestly say that I think she's happy now. Every morning I wake up to a happy dog with a crazy wagging tail with her font paws against the bed waiting for an ear scritch! I don't think I could have made a better choice on not only the dog I ended up giving a home to, but the way I went about it. Because if I hadn't? I wouldn't have the love of my life today! P.S. We've had her for exactly 1 week today!! __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess

11-03-2009, 11:03 AM	#250
MommaTED Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 173	My first yorkie came from our friend's litter but our second yorkie, we got from a rescue organization but he was owner surrendered so I guess he would be considered rehomed and not rescue. Both of them are joys!

11-09-2009, 11:22 AM	#251
Francine Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Round Rock, Tx USA Posts: 19	Hi meganmoma, I just adopted Max, a 3 year old Yorkie. He's a little timid and shy but he's latched on to me after the first day and has followed me wherever I go. He's a joy to have in the house and my experience with rehoming an older yorkie is nothing but positive. They seem to be more relaxed in new situations than a puppy would be. I'm very happy with my older yorkie and would gladly do it again.

11-09-2009, 07:01 PM	#253
Luvhcky Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canton Michigan USA Posts: 19 Blog Entries: 1	Hi, I am the proud mom of a 1 year old rehomed yorkie named Grady. He was living with a family that had a farm. They also were foster parents to mentally challenged choldren. They also had a adult son that was mentally challenged. Grady was kept in a cage alot and didn't real develope any social skills. My husband found him on Craigs list and bought him for me for Valentines Day. I had never had a small dog before. I already had a boxer and a rott. Grady was 7 months old. When we went to get him it was love at first sight. When we got him home I was looking over his papers and found that he was born on the same day and year that my husband and I got married. I am a true believer in omens. My boxer absolutely loves him and so does my rott. They play so nice with him. He has brought so much happiness in to our lives. I am so thankful I found him. Took him to our cottaag this summer and found he even loves to swim. Here a picture. i have others but YT says they are to large. I have to learn to shrink them.

11-09-2009, 07:19 PM	#254
Francine Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Round Rock, Tx USA Posts: 19	What a precious boy Grady is! I understand your love at first sight with him. It was that way when I saw Max. I have no other dogs in the house, so Max is king of the hill! I wish you many many years with your little fellow.

11-09-2009, 07:32 PM	#255
Francine Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Round Rock, Tx USA Posts: 19	You are a very special soul. It seems we live in a disposable world where nothing is sacred....not even poor little defenseless animals. Your little babies are precious...and I'm sure you have given your little princess a new lease on life...even if it is for just a year or two. She is beautiful and so is Mr. Big! I can't imagine the neglect a lot of furbabies have to live with....Thank goodness for people like us who open our home and our hearts.