This is the way it happened with the major lead on Cookie, but the sub-culture in that area promises a world of hurt for anyone giving up the bad guys. These people that came forward or made comments are paranoid and won't give out any more information.

All I've tried to do is keep Genie focused, run through the lead data, and try to help with from miles away. The rest is on her poor shoulders.

At least they came forward enough to give a lead. I hope this is resolved soon for the sake of Genie and her family. I am sure glad she has you helping the way you have. Best wishes!

Hi, here in Ca we have been warned our dogs are not safe in our cars. They are targeting small dogs and just break windows and grab and run. I only take my little ones on their walks,and vet visits only in car unless family. They love to ride but we take no chances. Thanks for the warning on what is happening there. Seems crooks copy what is working so who knows, it could begin here any time or wherever.
Jessie and Poohbear

Do you think you could get a private detective to give up some of his time and they have so many things available to them that we don;t have.... Maybe the law enforcement can give you a lead on who would be a good prospect to approach on donating some time. If they had dogs they would be a good place to start, (I think). Good luck and God Bless. Thanks for keeping us up to date and involved. We are all Praying for JEN AND COOKIE O BE REUNITED. I have just felt it would happen from the beginnigna nd just wish I could offer something to make it happen faster. It was comforting she got to talk to the lady with her little missing Havana. Such a wonderful story of being reunited. I know it was a relief to know she was not going nuts. Just
to know she is normal! We women have these great hormones that kick in when our babies are involved. Better look out world when you mess with our babies. We DO NOT FORGET!! EVER!!! Hugs and prayers. Jessie and Poohbear

This has been done. It's how we were able to find the people that moved and were suspected of having Cookie. But there were some questions that I would have asked that the P.I. didn't, but the work was done pretty much for the love of dogs and trying to find Cookie.

Search dogs-in-training were used but none had the ability to find other animals, just people.

This isn't to be construed as a plea for money, but that's what it would take to get him home I think. I loaned Genie enough to get some information from the P.I. and she's been paying me back, but a full-blown investigation and proper interrogation of some of the people that could help is way out of my wallet.

If you want the theory, here it is, Cookie ran off and was found by some people that were looking for a house to buy on a Sunday afternoon. Who hasn't gone house shopping on a real estate agent's prime business day? They admitted to picking him up and taking him home to several of their friends/neighbors. We even had a good view of the house on google street view. But Cookie wasn't there when Genie went looking, several times.

I'm not sure what to do next.

Gen, I have a million things to do but had to check on your notes to see if you are reunited yet. After reading about your daughter I will just try to make this short as possible. Being new may have to send a couple of replies as I don;t know how much space I have. But this is my story, I am 70 years old but my 3 children were son 15, dau. 13, dau. 11, in 1980. I heard sirens and then learned a little 2 1/2 year old little girl is missing from her front yard. Our area is safe! We are in above average income, small ranchettes. Big strawberry land, etc... WE THOUGHT...The nest couple of days were long waiting to hear if she was found safe. She was found mutalated beyond recognition of being a child and her accused (later convicted) had a string of 150 previous child victims. Including his then wife's children from previous marriage. Our glorious system had released him as a model cured from our mental health system in Ca. My education began on that day about molestation of children... One of the recent cases we worked on then,. Rodney Alcala has been in the national news. That how long these insidious people can tie up our court systems here in Ca. Our state's attorney general, soon to run for Governor again was our governor then. JERRY BROWN!!!!HE AND A GROUP OF HIS LIBERALS had created a screeen for these molesters to hide in the mental health system. A big revolving door that left our children wide open for these people to prey upon.!!!Long story short.... at this time I had done nothing to give back to our community except the usual things at schools and Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls. This just shocked me into beginning a grassroots movement "SLAM",(Stronger Legislation Against child Molesters" and putting on hold a VERY lucrative career in Real Estate. My kids said they were supportive as was my husband. At that time I thought , My husband had agreed to do whatever it took on his part to be both parents until this ended in our changing the laws in Ca relating to offenders. (it is spoken about freely at this time) but 1980 it was still secretive. It was a real uphill battle. But again short story is after 2 years of traveling the state and helping others to begin chapters in Ca and other states, sitting in state capital meetings until all hours of the night and meeting with all the high yuckie,yucks in the news I never hoped to even see let alone speak to from our state politicians.,legislators, news media,etc. We were instsrumental in passing 4 bills that took these fiends out of the mental institutions and into the prison system. Changing the way the sentences were calculated and causing names to be put into a state systems alerting everyone as to their being the predators they are. Then the real work began on helping my 13 year old adjust. She had needed me terribly during this time and I was busy. My husband still had a job and he did not notice her needs either. She just went into her shell and suffered lots while I was not there for her. We had to go to therapist and took a long year to get things understood and her participating in life a gain. I just thought I would throw this out for at the time I remember thinking they were all old enough to handle me not being there but for her it did not work. For my other 2, it was ok. They fully understood and no problem. Just make sure dinner was on table for them..... I hope things work out for you. Talking helps. I was to busy to see the change in me. I was so tired and always stretched to the absolute end that I never made time for her or saw her needs. My heart was hurting for all the victims out there and I suppose I made her a different victim by not giving her what she needed. We just get consumed and it is no one's fault it is just life. Sometimes it just takes a little wake up call and I will say this, It would have been to hard for my daughter to say anything for she knew how important these children were. She would not put herself in front of them. Your daughter is doing good to reach out and say something to you. Maybe you both can discuss how you both miss Cookie and how badly you would feel if someone took her from you, how unbearable it would be and you would never give up until she was back home,. I feel she needs to know she is important to you at this time. She is needing you in her life, who knows what is happening and this can open the door for those discussions... At 13 I thought mine was so grown up as she acted that way but it is a balancing act and they are just learning how to be a grownup.... SHE IS STILL YOUR BABY inside. They want to be so grown up and still at the same time the baby.... Confusing for us parents... Oh I hope this goes thru.I tried to keep it shortl Jessie
Love and hugs & prayers to all. I have been there , sort of. Jessie

I'm not sure where in Port St. Lucie Genie lives but I live in the Cascades right off Port St. Lucie Blvd West and wonder if there is anything I can do to help in the search for Cookie? Can we casually look around in the neighborhood where Cookie might possibly be? Maybe if it is someone other than Genie going there we might see something. My Brady was missing the beginning of last Dec. and it turns out he was stuck under the recliner, so terrified he couldn't bark. I posted on YT and Genie called me right away and put an ad on Craigs List of me. What a wonderful person she must be. She said, at the time, her cookie was missing 3 weeks and here it is over 4 months. Lorraine and Brady

Boy you are reading my mind.... I have been so wooried for Jen and wished I was near to dp something. I thought if i went there and offered money for a dog like Cookie, they may sell her to me... Just a thought. Don;t know area so cannot judge how it would be taken. But I do hope you can work together and try some kind of thing.
Prayers and love your way, for you must be a wonderful person also.
Jessie and Poohbear

Wow, lots of stuff to get caught up on. I think someone close by, but not Gen, should put up an ad looking for a full grown neutered male Yorkie to buy. Just to see who responds. Gen, if we YorkieTalkers have to buy Cookie back, so be it...it would be money well spent. There has to be a way to get through to these people, and well, money talks.
By the way, not a night has gone by since November 15th, that I have not said a prayer for Cookie's safety...and that the two of you are reunited. Sometimes I pray so hard I have tears running down my face and my Yorkie, Winston comes up and kisses them away. I want Cookie to kiss you that way again...I truly do.

The people we suspected have a "Cookie missing" poster with a reward amount right at the end of their street!! No way they could miss it. And so far no response. We're trying to figure out if some of the original P.I. info was inaccurate and we have been looking for the wrong people. Their neighbors have been alerted and are watching. Nothing for a few weeks so far.

LORAINEW22 watch for a PM

Like a previous poster stated "money talks" , do you think increasing the reward amount would help? Several of us donated at the beginning of the search and I would donate again if it would bring Cookie home. Could we raise enough to make a difference??
Cookie is always in my thoughts and prayers..

I don't know if you have ever heard of this site but I heard about it a couple of times on TV and I think they had good results. Of course it is just a shot but I thought you might be interested.

https://www.findtoto.com/pet-alert-service.html

I have not posted in a few days. I know so many people are praying for us.
I pray every day. I sleep at night and Cookie is in my thoughts.
His birthday is Monday and it will be a VERY rough day for me.
I honestly wish I had $5K to offer for a reward to see if anyone would come forward. I would gladly give it.
I've done just about anything suggested already.
My folder with newspaper clippings, notes and ads is about 2 inches thick already.I dont know how I will continue. Emotionally is has torn and ripped me into a million pieces.
Who ever has him doesnt have feelings. I just cant grasp it in my mind.
Private investigator only got me so far as a forwarding address but not much else. Money talks and if I offered much more I'm sure the PI would have continued. But I cant owe 2 or 3 people. That's not who I am.
My husband does not want me to keep doing this.
I had a little breakdown when I was let down like 2 weeks ago.
But I'm not a lightswitch that can shut off emotions.

I just wanted to tell all of you that I still have hope that he will be back with me. I just dont know how or when that will happen.


Gen

i am so sorry, you and your cookie are in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh, such hopeless hope!
One minute, news of possible happiness, then nothing, then news of unanswered questions.
This rollercoaster of emotions is enough to drive a person insane.
Gen, I am praying for you to have peace.
We all want Cookie to come home to his Momma, but I'll pray for you to find rest.
Reesiesdad, you are an amazing friend.

I am so sorry for you - I keep checking here - once again so sorry

re-lit candle for Cookie. God please bring Cookie home soon.
Cookie needs more candles re-lit!

Gen - Though I just posted a private message to you I wanted to say something after I just read this post you wrote. I would hate to have this affect your marriage and family and, though I hate to say it, maybe you should listen to your husband. (maybe back off just a little from the search). I have read of couples who have had problems with their children or other family members and it tore the couples apart because of it. I know how Cookie is part of your family just as Brady is ours and though I am offering this advice I don't know if I could take it myself. The night back in Dec. that I thought my husband had opened the door and Brady ran out I was so upset with him (my husband) that I told him to be prepared to move if Brady didn't turn up. Something like this can very easily destroy a marriage. Please let me know if there is something I can do or a lead I can follow to take some of the burden off your shoulders so you can get back a little of the normallacy (spelling?) in your home. Every time I see someone walking a Yorkie outside of our development my heart skips a beat thinking "could that be Cookie"? My prayers are there for you continuously. Lorraine and Brady

Thank You Loraine.
This really means so much to me. Today was a good day in my home.
We were all together around the kitchen island just talking and laughing. I cooked and we all sat down and spent a good hour at the dining table just
our family. Something came up in our conversations about "mom's returning to her old self again, I thought it would never happen!"
My husband smiled and said "yes mommy is almost back but I know it will not be easy" It's very true and yes it has affected my marriage and my relationship with mydaughters. Things are looking very positive. I do need to step back a little.
Tomorrow is Cookie's 6th birthday. I dont know how I will be but I will make the best of it.
I found a cute little wooden trinket box at the Dollar Tree and it caught my attention when I read the writing on the lid. It has gold letters saying:

HOPE
Give My Spirit Peace Within
Let Each Day With Hope Begin

I put it next to my nightstand and Cookie's little collar and tags are in it.

Happy 6th Birthday My love, my heart and joy. I feel it in my heart that you are being cared for. I know you know how much mommy loves you and holding you tight in my heart.

Below are some pictures from his 3rd Birthday

Gen

Ditto, we all need a Reesiesdad in our lives to depend on. I am still thinking some way someone can look for a dog to buy. Someone they don't know. Someone said these dogs are expensive to buy and few of these people (it sound's like) could afford to purchase one. But if someone could invent a story of a way to give a puppy in exchange for an adult dog, then maybe that would please them more than Cookie... Who could turn down a yorkie puppy. Do you know anyone with a puppy or maybe a throw away at the pound. I just know people there would be like dog people anywhere and help in any way they can. I'm not to good for inventing stories but the thought of a puppy for an adult dog would appeal to anyone who was not attached to Cookie like you are. Just trying to be inventive. It sounds like you are getting back to your normal family life if it will ever be normal again. Sometimes we just have to have memories until the real thing happens and I just know it will... Sleep Well Jen
Jessie and Pooh

Gen, I am so heartbroken. You're post has me in tears. I can't imagine someone would keep your baby Cookie and you apart on his birthday.

Oh, Gen...... Those pic's are sooo cute... I have tried to write 3 replies and just could not.... till this!!!! I wanted to let you know, I would be thinking of you guys today, but didn't know how until I read you latest post. Those pics are awsome, now I know why you are an event/party planner/decorator.. His vest is so cute, I am betting you made it!!!!! Thanks for sharing that with us here at YT.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COOKIE!!!!! may you be safe and happy, until you can be reunited with your MOMMY AND FAMILY!!!!

Love and hugs your way, Sharon, Joey and Cabella

Because most people only care about ME, I, Mine and to heck with anyone else. But that is OK, because Gen and Cookie has proved not everyone is that way. There are people like them, that make this crazy world a much better place to be. Putting themselves last, or putting aside something THEY would like or need to do to help someone else. Forgetting their heatbreak to give a kind word of encourgement to someone else....I guess those selfish ones just got stuck on themselves and never wants to give back to the world, OR GEN!!!!!!

you're so right.

Gen, I too am in tears after reading your post.
My heart just breaks for you.
I will continue to keep Cookie, you and your family in my prayers.

Love the saying on the trinket box.

:( Lord, pls bring Cookie back home!! Prayers for you and Cookie always. Never lose hope!

Happy Birthday Cookie! I wish you were home...:(

I'm bawling too... Gen, Cookie has the best mom in the world, and he needs to be in your arms again. I hug and hold my baby extra tight EVERYDAY because of you and Cookie, and I think of you and Cookie everyday. Happy Birthday, sweet Cookie.

I'd hoped that I could, in some way, help bring Cookie home but that hasn't happened yet. I'm prepared to keep going while you take a vacation from all of this, Genie. Like I said before, I still have an idea or two and will put that together today.

gigi9022, I'm nothing special. I recognized Genie as being someone with a heart and I'll do all I can, though I'm miles away in Michigan, to find an answer.

Happy Birthday Cookie, we're still trying to find you.

Please, Never,Never say you are nothing special. I live in a bautiful area and love it but truthfully I don't know of any one person who would be there for me like you have for Gen. You are one of the most beautiful loving, caring people I could ever hope to meet. Thank God you found Jen and are helping with this terrible agony she is asked to endure because someone WANTED something that was not hers. Selfishness is not even harsh enough to describe them. I thought you were near Gen in Fla. I have to start looking at the beginning to see where people are located. I cannot think of anything more endearing than what you are doing. I truly believe in God has a plan for us each and even though we don't understand while on that journey, it will help us on our next journey in life. There are so very many bad things that we could have happen in our lives.(Just watch the news). I will always keep you and Gen and Cookie in my prayers and never give up HOPE. We can only do so much and it is in God's hands. I am holding my little Poohbear closely and praying soon Jen will be doing the same with little Cookie. Happy Birthday Cookie . Gigi9022