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Hi there
My name is Nancy, and I just found this website.
I am the proud "Momma" to two Yorkies, Brutus, and Portia.
My Brutus (my son) is 14 years old, and having some health issues. He has been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease, and is currently on medication for that. He has difficulty hearing and seeing, but we love him more than ever.( oh, did I mention that he has no bladder control either?!)
My little girl, Portia, is "my heart". She is 12 years old, but very spunky and playful. I have owned dogs most of my life, but never felt the love I feel for these two precious little bundles. It is hard to watch Brutus get old, but we are determined to keep him with us for as long as we can keep him comfortable.
I look forward to chatting with other Yorkie owners.
Nancy V.

Congrats on finding Karlee a new home!!! We wish her well....... and also to your family in hopes that your allergy issues will diminish!!! Something so very difficult to do, but for Karlee and your family a responsible decision.
Wishing you all the very best from Shelby, Seymour and me!!!! :goodluck:

Karlee is home with her new family and I feel I made a wonderful decision, the new owner is a YT member on here and she is SUPER nice! Karlee seemed extremely happy with her new owner and I am feeling good tonight to know she is home with a family that will be able to love her like we did. I am excited to see updates from her new family. Just wanted to thank all you for being so kind to me and I know God worked it out for Karlee to go to a wonderful family. Her new family even said we could visit her I know Karlee is going to adjust well and I feel blessed that she has a great family with her now. I was proud of myself I cried before we met with Karlee's new family but when I met Karlee's new owner I felt at ease and knew it was the right family for Karlee to be with. Hugs to all of you!

Have you had allergy tests? They will tell you if you are allergic to dogs. It is strange that more than one person has it. I've read that in most cases they never find the cause. I would suggest vacuuming all your carpets and furniture and throwing the vac bag away and put the vac. in the garage until after you have tried this. Wash all bedding and any throw rugs. Ask a friend/relative to take the dog to their home for a couple of weeks to see if having her out of the house makes any difference. .Have you gotten new carpeting or sheets, clothing-- furniture? I had hives for 5 years and the drs. didn't know what caused them. I found Zyrtec (prescription at the time) and it was wonderful. It took affect within minutes of taking it. Good luck.

We tried everything we possibly could, but tonight Karlee is home with her new family. As I held Karlee tonight in our suv to meet with Karlee's new family I started breaking out with hives around my neck and my ear was swollen, even when I met with Karlee's new owner Kristy she saw it too. There was nothing else we could've done. We spoke with a allergy specialist, my son and myself both had serious issues. I did everything I possibly knew to do. I am on the highest dose of allergy medicine, my son just recently got put on allergy medicine and we have a epi pen and prepared for hives as much as possible. Today, As I was holding Karlee before we met with her new family my husband pointed all the spots he could see getting red and starting to swell I think being enclosed in our suv made the allergic reaction a little worse I usually don't break out that fast to Karlee but it is evident something causes my hives has to do with Karlee as much as I did'nt want to rehome her I know we had too. I cleaned, washed everything, let Karlee stay with a family member to see if that would help, we even left our home for a couple of nights and everything came down to me and my son still having allergy issues. Its rare but it does happen. I know though that God worked everything out and I'm thankful that she is now with a very good loving family. I'm happy that I get to still be updated about Karlee and her new family has offered for us to visit her anytime. Its sad it did come to this but I know God worked a maricle and let us find the right home for her. Karlee will forever be in my heart and thank all of you for your kindness. I feel at peace tonight and know Karlee is at a wonderful home and is a YT member she is with who I know will take excellent care of Karlee.

Those of us who have read through this ENTIRELY or have followed along know you did everything you could. ;)
Besides, her second family is willing to let you all visit if ever you decide you need a good rash. LOL:p

Let's support this decision people! Karlee has a wonderful new family, and her original family can lead healthy lives while still being a part of hers. What a blessing!:)

Well done!!!!

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Yes, they definitely have and I hope that everyone that has not followed this understands how hard they tried to keep little Karlee. I saw first hand tonight what happens to her when she is with Karlee. It is so sad that it came to this, but I hope that people that see this thread for the first time look at the whole thing and know that they didn't just do what was simple and get rid of her. They tried and tried to find a way to keep her. They are very loving people and Karlee is so so sweet and has very obviously been loved tremendously. She loves everyone and LOVES to give lots of kisses. :p She is loved already by my family and I know that love will only grow.

;) Thank you for posting!

I'm so glad you were able to work everything out for Karlee!! I know what it's like to have allergies to those furry members of the family! When I was little I was terribly allergic to animals, but thankfully, grew out of it! I know Karlee will be happy in her new home, and I'm glad that you can still see her in case you need a good rash as someone else said! On a serious note, I read the thread and know what you went through! God works in awesome ways to help those in need!

Thank you Kristie!! I'm glad Karlee is showing her lovings tonight, she is such a sweet loving puppy and I know she will love you all dearly, tonight when I handed Karlee to you I saw that right away.

Thank you for your post and I truly believe too that God worked out our situation for Karlee and Karlee's new family.

Hi I just read most of this thread and I feel so bad for you guys that you had to give up your baby. I too have allergies to my new little pup .Tommy is only 12 weeks old tomorrow. Not as bad as your family but my eyes are always red,sore, swollen ,itchy and painfull especially at night. I cant take a lot of allergy meds because it causes a lot of heart palpitations.

I am hoping after his new coat comes in things will be ok.He is going to be a silky yorkie. I got my older yorkie as an adult so had no reaction to him

I can relate to you so much. You try everything you can to fix the problem but it is next to impossible. You dont want it to be your baby and try to find if it is anything else. Sadly the reality sets in that it is indeed your baby and you are faced with giving them up as I might be faced with in the near future.The longer you have them the harder it is.:(You found her a wonderfull home and that wil go a very long way in you and your families healing.

I just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I've followed your thread daily and feel like we've all gone through this with you. I haven't posted much, as others gave you the wonderful advise that was needed.

I want to say Thank You for Karlee and for us! The Thank You goes to you and your family, for loving her enough to do all that could possible be done to keep her and then to find her a loving wonderful home with another YTer for her. And for keeping us posted on your progress. I hope that you'll stay with us and pass on the knowledge that you've learned to future members. :ghug:

Kristen, Thank you for taking this baby into your family and loving her! I'm so glad that your paths crossed and that Karlee's in a wonderful home. I look forward to reading your updates on how your all doing!

Thank you SO very much! It feels like a blessing and I know that it worked out because of all the prayers and I feel God made it possible for our situation to be a happy one. I truly miss Karlee dearly right now, but I feel so excited for Karlee's new family and am so happy knowing she is being loved and cared for so! Last night I would wake up and think instantly about how Karlee was doing at her first night in her new home and was able to drift back to sleep thinking about Karlee being with her new family and all her new brothers and sisters:) Karlee now has 2 brothers Roscoe and Bentley and a sister Lexi that she can run and play with not to mention her family that will love her dearly. It is amazing what prayers have done for our families and I'm so thankful this morning and I know God made all this possible. Thank all you Yt'ers for your sweet
kindness you've shown our families,
sending BIG HUGS to you all!