Meet Teddy!! My new rescue from Fl. Yorkie Rescue!! - Page 6 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

SassyAnn101 · 08-31-2009, 10:04 AM

What a little Baby Doll. He looks so happy. I am so happy for him and for you.

Patti · 08-31-2009, 11:01 AM

Your post made my day. What a little doll. He sounds so sweet and will bring you a lot of love.

snoopygirlaf · 08-31-2009, 11:26 AM

Oh my goodness. Teddy is so so adorable. I love the one of him in the blue shirt. Congrats on your new love. It sounds like he will have a great home. Shame on those people for wanting him to be euthanized.

ralphier · 09-08-2009, 02:47 PM

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to post a quick update on Teddy and share some pics. This little guy amazes me more everyday. He has come so far in the short time that he has been with us. I already can not imagine life without him!

When he 1st came here he was constantly walking in little circles (from living his life in a cage

). I thought I would never get him to be still and relax. And every time I would lean down to pet him he would hunch down like I was about to hit him...broke my heart

! Despite all that he has been through though he is still so incredibly loving and affectionate. It was so sad to see him wanting to be loved on but still a little afraid to receive it. From day one he would just lay on my chest and let me pet him and kiss his little face. The first time I saw him wag his tail was such a big deal for me

. Then later on he started running up to me to give me kisses on my hand...I couldn't believe it

!! Now he follows me everywhere I go and he won't let me out of his sight for a second. He comes running over to me when I call his name and covers me in kisses. MELTS MY HEART!! He loves loves loves lying on the bed with us, I don't think he had ever been on anything so soft. And he is getting along great with Ralphie and Agnes. I find them all laying next to each other all the time and Teddy is always in the middle...I love it!

Even though he has come further in a week than I thought he would come in a year, he still has some issues that we will continue to work on. The major issue is that he is absolutely terrified of men. He was definitely abused in his past and seeing how afraid he gets of Nick is heartbreaking. He will let Nick hold him and he is fine when Nick is laying in the bed or sitting on the couch, but the second he gets up or the first time he walks into a room Teddy goes berserk. He growls and barks and is just literally terrified. Even if Nick has been holding him for hours and Teddy is relaxed and loving it, the second he puts him down he looks at him and just snaps. Nick brings treats every time he walks into the room and he is always petting him and showing him love but Teddy has had 7 years of abuse and those memories are not going to just vanish in a couple of weeks. He is getting better though and I think that with a lot of love and even more time, he will learn that he is finally safe and no one will ever hurt him again.

So we are the lucky ones in this situation. To us he is this precious little treasure that we were given

. How someone could mistreat this baby and then throw him away is mind boggling

. I just can't express how much I love the little guy

!

Here are some pics of my little lovebug...

1). Teddy being happy while we all watched a movie on the couch. His little legs are way up in the air, LOL!
2). All 3 of my babies sleeping on the couch with us...Teddy in the middle of course.
3). Teddy modeling Ralphie's old Juicy Couture hoodie. It is the only piece of clothing that he likes...the boy already has good taste!
4). Teddy looking all fresh and clean after his bath.

ralphier · 09-08-2009, 02:51 PM

Here are some pics I took last night. Agnes and Teddy were sleeping single file on Nick's legs. I walked in and about died it was so cute!

ralphier · 09-08-2009, 02:54 PM

Last one I promise!

lisa_j · 09-08-2009, 03:02 PM

Love each and every pic!!! So glad you found each other!!! He sure is a handsome fellow!!!

lingenieuse · 09-08-2009, 03:29 PM

He is so cute.Wearing the TShirt might help him feel more secure.Have you read Linda Tellington Jones?

ralphier · 09-08-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisa_j

Love each and every pic!!! So glad you found each other!!! He sure is a handsome fellow!!!

Aww, thank you so much! Teddy is blushing

.

ralphier · 09-08-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lingenieuse

He is so cute.Wearing the TShirt might help him feel more secure.Have you read Linda Tellington Jones?

Thank you

! I have never read her, what does she write?

manina · 09-08-2009, 03:33 PM

So happy everything is working out for all of u. He looks so happy, God Bless ! hugs to all. Love all the pictures , I like the legs thing LOl !!!
bark@ulater !!!!!!!
manina,miley

,max

ralphier · 09-08-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manina

So happy everything is working out for all of u. He looks so happy, God Bless ! hugs to all. Love all the pictures , I like the legs thing LOl !!!
bark@ulater !!!!!!!
manina,miley

,max

Thanks, we are so happy to have him with us. I was so shocked to see them all snuggled in like that on those leg pics, LOL!

lingenieuse · 09-08-2009, 03:41 PM

She has done alot of work with horses and dogs.Uses TTouch to influenc behavior and health.One of the book is "Getting in TTouch with Your Dog" We use her techniques to help dogs at the shelter.

ralphier · 09-08-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lingenieuse

She has done alot of work with horses and dogs.Uses TTouch to influenc behavior and health.One of the book is "Getting in TTouch with Your Dog" We use her techniques to help dogs at the shelter.

Hmmm, sounds like a book we could use. I will google her (I google everything

). Thanks for the suggestion, we can definitely use all the help we can get.

XxYorkieGirlxX · 09-08-2009, 07:29 PM

Awww what a cute little man... God Bless

08-31-2009, 10:04 AM	#76
SassyAnn101 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 647	What a little Baby Doll. He looks so happy. I am so happy for him and for you. __________________ My Gang: Tanner,Trouble, Chip, Gus, Pee Wee,Haley, Razzle, & Pixie Rest In Peace My Sweet Gizmo & My Pretty Pretty Princess Tenci

08-31-2009, 11:01 AM	#77
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Your post made my day. What a little doll. He sounds so sweet and will bring you a lot of love. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-31-2009, 11:26 AM	#78
snoopygirlaf Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springtown, Texas, USA Posts: 292	Awwww Oh my goodness. Teddy is so so adorable. I love the one of him in the blue shirt. Congrats on your new love. It sounds like he will have a great home. Shame on those people for wanting him to be euthanized. __________________ Loving my Winston

09-08-2009, 02:47 PM	#79
ralphier Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Posts: 646	Update on little Teddy Hi everyone! Just wanted to post a quick update on Teddy and share some pics. This little guy amazes me more everyday. He has come so far in the short time that he has been with us. I already can not imagine life without him! When he 1st came here he was constantly walking in little circles (from living his life in a cage ). I thought I would never get him to be still and relax. And every time I would lean down to pet him he would hunch down like I was about to hit him...broke my heart ! Despite all that he has been through though he is still so incredibly loving and affectionate. It was so sad to see him wanting to be loved on but still a little afraid to receive it. From day one he would just lay on my chest and let me pet him and kiss his little face. The first time I saw him wag his tail was such a big deal for me . Then later on he started running up to me to give me kisses on my hand...I couldn't believe it !! Now he follows me everywhere I go and he won't let me out of his sight for a second. He comes running over to me when I call his name and covers me in kisses. MELTS MY HEART!! He loves loves loves lying on the bed with us, I don't think he had ever been on anything so soft. And he is getting along great with Ralphie and Agnes. I find them all laying next to each other all the time and Teddy is always in the middle...I love it! Even though he has come further in a week than I thought he would come in a year, he still has some issues that we will continue to work on. The major issue is that he is absolutely terrified of men. He was definitely abused in his past and seeing how afraid he gets of Nick is heartbreaking. He will let Nick hold him and he is fine when Nick is laying in the bed or sitting on the couch, but the second he gets up or the first time he walks into a room Teddy goes berserk. He growls and barks and is just literally terrified. Even if Nick has been holding him for hours and Teddy is relaxed and loving it, the second he puts him down he looks at him and just snaps. Nick brings treats every time he walks into the room and he is always petting him and showing him love but Teddy has had 7 years of abuse and those memories are not going to just vanish in a couple of weeks. He is getting better though and I think that with a lot of love and even more time, he will learn that he is finally safe and no one will ever hurt him again. So we are the lucky ones in this situation. To us he is this precious little treasure that we were given . How someone could mistreat this baby and then throw him away is mind boggling . I just can't express how much I love the little guy ! Here are some pics of my little lovebug... 1). Teddy being happy while we all watched a movie on the couch. His little legs are way up in the air, LOL! 2). All 3 of my babies sleeping on the couch with us...Teddy in the middle of course. 3). Teddy modeling Ralphie's old Juicy Couture hoodie. It is the only piece of clothing that he likes...the boy already has good taste! 4). Teddy looking all fresh and clean after his bath. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I love Ralphie (my little stinker ), Agnes (my sweet baby) and Teddy (my rescue angel)

09-08-2009, 02:51 PM	#80
ralphier Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Posts: 646	Here are some pics I took last night. Agnes and Teddy were sleeping single file on Nick's legs. I walked in and about died it was so cute! Attached Thumbnails __________________ I love Ralphie (my little stinker ), Agnes (my sweet baby) and Teddy (my rescue angel)

09-08-2009, 02:54 PM	#81
ralphier Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Posts: 646	Okay one more... Last one I promise! Attached Thumbnails __________________ I love Ralphie (my little stinker ), Agnes (my sweet baby) and Teddy (my rescue angel)

09-08-2009, 03:02 PM	#82
lisa_j Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 168	Love each and every pic!!! So glad you found each other!!! He sure is a handsome fellow!!!

09-08-2009, 03:29 PM	#83
lingenieuse Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 53	He is so cute.Wearing the TShirt might help him feel more secure.Have you read Linda Tellington Jones?

09-08-2009, 03:33 PM	#86
manina Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orlando/IL Posts: 1,223	So happy everything is working out for all of u. He looks so happy, God Bless ! hugs to all. Love all the pictures , I like the legs thing LOl !!! bark@ulater !!!!!!! manina,miley,max

09-08-2009, 03:41 PM	#88
lingenieuse Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 53	She has done alot of work with horses and dogs.Uses TTouch to influenc behavior and health.One of the book is "Getting in TTouch with Your Dog" We use her techniques to help dogs at the shelter.

09-08-2009, 07:29 PM	#90
XxYorkieGirlxX Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: clovis, ca. usa Posts: 12	Awww what a cute little man... God Bless