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BonBon · 07-28-2010, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelz

Yes! We have allllllll the yorkies in our foster homes now.. We also found out today that one of the older ones is HW Positive

Twalla..Our shirts are only $10 now.. we are clearing these out and will be designing new ones

we like to change it up

I am so, so happy these babies are with you guys now!! Sending lots of prayers for the little one with HW.

I'm going to pm you about the shirts. I want one.

Kelz · 07-28-2010, 03:41 PM

Okay so here's the story on Miss Mercy(girl with the tumor) ... she's 7.2 pounds. Dr. Jan said she could be 6 years old with 6 years of bad living or 12 years old with not so hard living. She decided to say she's about 10.

These are her issues:

Tumor on her lower jaw -- probably operable if we can get her strong enough for surgery, xrays showed no visible signs of it spreading to her lungs. I almost cried when I saw Dr. Jan's face as she listened to Mercy's lungs because they were very wet. I think she was expecting Mercy to have cancer throughout her body.

Lung infection with fluid buildup -- they took her back for blood work to check her kidney functions but put her on a light dose of lasix immediately to help her breathing.

Blood work -- she was slightly dehydrated (possibly from the fleas), slightly elevated kidney levels (probably from being dehydrated), and an elevated white count.

Slightly enlarged heart -- seen on xrays, not severe and possibly from the lung infection.

Possibly old spinal injury -- xrays showed two vertebrae, possibly from an old injury. She walks with a wobble which could be from the knees or the spine but Dr. Jan said it doesn't seem to cause her pain.

Ear mites -- they gave her a couple of good squirts of Frontline spray.

Bad knees -- not terrible enough to require treatment.

Teeth -- what few she has left are rotten. Her jaw has receded significantly from tooth loss.

The good news -- her HW test was negative and she does not have a heart murmur. There's no evidence of the spread of cancer and the tumor appears to be operable.

i'll try to update on some of the bad ones as they go to the vet this week

hartygirl · 07-29-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I've been following this whole story and just want to add my sentiments and thanks to all of you that are involved in the huge undertaking of saving these poor dogs and CARING. I know it's alot of work but if not for you so many dogs would never ever feel happiness....and so many would end up euthanized.

Thank you all for the updates and I hope each and every one of them finds a great home to live the life they so deserve.

my other hope is they come down HARD on the people who have no soul - how anyone can knowingly have pets that suffer terribly 24/7 is just beyond anything I can fathom and there are just way too many out there just like this heartless woman

Kelz · 07-30-2010, 09:16 PM

Here's the blog and fund started for Mercy

ChipIn: Mercy

Amazing Yorkies · 07-30-2010, 10:23 PM

The pictures were heartbreaking! What in the H*ll is wrong with those people? I can't understand how they could be so cruel! I hope they throw the book at them! Thank you so much for the care and love that you are providing those poor babies!

ls1smith · 07-31-2010, 06:02 AM

Those pictures are so unbelievable to me. I am new to YT and had not had exposure to Yorkie rescues until now. It tears me apart to see the misery dogs have to endure.

lovemy3babies · 07-31-2010, 08:03 AM

Can you imagine how many more of these puppy mills there are, and the misery these little dogs are going through. It makes me sick to think about it.

I read that Oklahoma is 2nd in the nation for puppy mills.

They have just GOT to pass legislation to stop this cruelty!

I'd like to stuff these horrible people in a tiny cage and leave them in the heat with no food or water, sick and suffering to see how it feels!!! But that's too good for them.

Thank you OK Yorkie Rescue for all you do. You are truly saints in action and we all appreciate you so much for what you do.

Kelz · 07-31-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lovemy3babies

Can you imagine how many more of these puppy mills there are, and the misery these little dogs are going through. It makes me sick to think about it.

I read that Oklahoma is 2nd in the nation for puppy mills.

They have just GOT to pass legislation to stop this cruelty!

I'd like to stuff these horrible people in a tiny cage and leave them in the heat with no food or water, sick and suffering to see how it feels!!! But that's too good for them.

Thank you OK Yorkie Rescue for all you do. You are truly saints in action and we all appreciate you so much for what you do.

in oklahoma alone i know there are HUNDREDS if not thousands out there..

ladyjane · 08-01-2010, 05:03 AM

Just seeing this now. Poor little angels. Sending a donation today.

katy-yorkie · 08-01-2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hartygirl

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I've been following this whole story and just want to add my sentiments and thanks to all of you that are involved in the huge undertaking of saving these poor dogs and CARING. I know it's alot of work but if not for you so many dogs would never ever feel happiness....and so many would end up euthanized.

Thank you all for the updates and I hope each and every one of them finds a great home to live the life they so deserve.

my other hope is they come down HARD on the people who have no soul - how anyone can knowingly have pets that suffer terribly 24/7 is just beyond anything I can fathom and there are just way too many out there just like this heartless woman

I don't want to make anyone sick so early in the morning, but it is my understanding that the woman is not going to be charged. She is not in jail, I don't think she ever went to jail. WTF??? Law enforcement, prosecutors, etc. can just let this go? Why ? How? Is there no justice for these precious creatures? They live, they breathe. I will never understand how someone can be so cruel to animals. Even worse, I will never understand why they aren't punished.

ladyjane · 08-01-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by katy-yorkie

I don't want to make anyone sick so early in the morning, but it is my understanding that the woman is not going to be charged. She is not in jail, I don't think she ever went to jail. WTF??? Law enforcement, prosecutors, etc. can just let this go? Why ? How? Is there no justice for these precious creatures? They live, they breathe. I will never understand how someone can be so cruel to animals. Even worse, I will never understand why they aren't punished.

Happens all of the time.

Until the laws are changed in a way that protects the animals, it will continue to happen.

lovemy3babies · 08-01-2010, 07:52 AM

If they didn't do anything to her, I wonder if this woman will be able to get more dogs and treat them the same way? Or is she banned from ever owning/raising dogs again?

ruby2sday · 08-01-2010, 08:12 AM

I can't see why she isn't at least charged with animal cruelty for not providing medical care for these poor little creatures. What county was this in? Can we flood them with emails or letters?

BonBon · 08-01-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by katy-yorkie

I don't want to make anyone sick so early in the morning, but it is my understanding that the woman is not going to be charged. She is not in jail, I don't think she ever went to jail. WTF??? Law enforcement, prosecutors, etc. can just let this go? Why ? How? Is there no justice for these precious creatures? They live, they breathe. I will never understand how someone can be so cruel to animals. Even worse, I will never understand why they aren't punished.

Usually I'm proud to be an Okie. But right now I'm so ashamed of my state and its laws protecting animals that it makes me sick. I'll be writing my legislators and sending them these pics this week. Re-elections here are in November, so now might be just the right time to start getting the word out.

And remember, you don't have to be an Okie to write to our legislature about this!! If you want names/addresses of our state senators and congressmen, please pm me and I will be glad to provide them. We need everyone to write in about this. Please!!

Kelly, thank you for the update on Mercy. I pray that you and Dr. Jan will find a course of treatment for her that will give her time to know a little kindness and love in her life. I'm sending prayers and lots of hugs for all these babies.

Bonny

Hotel4Yorkies · 08-02-2010, 07:12 AM

Ms. Snow WAS arrested and taken to jail in Oklahoma County. She spent a few nights there but then was released and we later found out that no charges will be filed in OK County against her. But there was another County involved, Cleveland County, where they took all the puppies. It is my understanding that she had the puppies in a different location from the adult dogs. We are hearing that Cleveland County intends to prosecute this case. They have not allowed the public to see these puppies but we have heard that some of them were in pretty bad shape. I do wish that both counties would prosecute her and she would never be able to do this again. But my biggest fear is that this just slowed her down and she might be back in business if this doesn't stop. I was also worried that Cleveland County would release the puppies or younger ones to the public unspayed and unneutered. We have been told they would be available for adoption and not released to any rescues so that they could recover some of their expenses. But did hear they plan to vet them all...spay/neuters, shots, hw testing. Thank God! I was afrain that Ms. Snow would send all her family and friends to adopt and the vicious cycle would start over again.

I am on my work computer so I don't have pictures of my 2 fosters here but I will post some this evening. I have Richie, a beautiful chocolate yorkie. Richie is 4 yrs. old and 13.5 lbs. He is one of the few healthy ones, maybe the only healthy one. I also have Jagger who has no bone in his lower jaw due to the horrible oral infection. No telling how long he has had it for it to get to this point. But the good news is with good food, some antibiotic, a clean, warm place to sleep, he is eating well and has shown signs of improvement since his release from the shelter on Tuesday. I will get those pictures on her this evening so you can see my 2 babies.

Thank you all so very much for your support! This has been a huge undertaking for our rescue but with your help and support we have been able to take these pitiful babies in and give them hope for a much better future.

07-28-2010, 03:41 PM	#47
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	Okay so here's the story on Miss Mercy(girl with the tumor) ... she's 7.2 pounds. Dr. Jan said she could be 6 years old with 6 years of bad living or 12 years old with not so hard living. She decided to say she's about 10. These are her issues: Tumor on her lower jaw -- probably operable if we can get her strong enough for surgery, xrays showed no visible signs of it spreading to her lungs. I almost cried when I saw Dr. Jan's face as she listened to Mercy's lungs because they were very wet. I think she was expecting Mercy to have cancer throughout her body. Lung infection with fluid buildup -- they took her back for blood work to check her kidney functions but put her on a light dose of lasix immediately to help her breathing. Blood work -- she was slightly dehydrated (possibly from the fleas), slightly elevated kidney levels (probably from being dehydrated), and an elevated white count. Slightly enlarged heart -- seen on xrays, not severe and possibly from the lung infection. Possibly old spinal injury -- xrays showed two vertebrae, possibly from an old injury. She walks with a wobble which could be from the knees or the spine but Dr. Jan said it doesn't seem to cause her pain. Ear mites -- they gave her a couple of good squirts of Frontline spray. Bad knees -- not terrible enough to require treatment. Teeth -- what few she has left are rotten. Her jaw has receded significantly from tooth loss. The good news -- her HW test was negative and she does not have a heart murmur. There's no evidence of the spread of cancer and the tumor appears to be operable. i'll try to update on some of the bad ones as they go to the vet this week __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

07-30-2010, 09:16 PM	#49
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	Here's the blog and fund started for Mercy ChipIn: Mercy __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

07-30-2010, 10:23 PM	#50
Amazing Yorkies YT Featured Breeder Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,552	The pictures were heartbreaking! What in the Hll is wrong with those people? I can't understand how they could be so cruel! I hope they throw the book at them! Thank you so much for the care and love that you are providing those poor babies! __________________ Deb Sillers* 816-261-8734 Cell ~ www.Amazingyorkies.com ~

07-31-2010, 06:02 AM	#51
ls1smith Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Waxhaw, NC,USA Posts: 64	Those pictures are so unbelievable to me. I am new to YT and had not had exposure to Yorkie rescues until now. It tears me apart to see the misery dogs have to endure. __________________ Lisa her Yorky Ladies and her Biewer Babe! :gold fish:

07-31-2010, 08:03 AM	#52
lovemy3babies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 799	Can you imagine how many more of these puppy mills there are, and the misery these little dogs are going through. It makes me sick to think about it. I read that Oklahoma is 2nd in the nation for puppy mills. They have just GOT to pass legislation to stop this cruelty! I'd like to stuff these horrible people in a tiny cage and leave them in the heat with no food or water, sick and suffering to see how it feels!!! But that's too good for them. Thank you OK Yorkie Rescue for all you do. You are truly saints in action and we all appreciate you so much for what you do. __________________ Hi from Oklahoma City from me and the girls: Holly, Lacey & Tinker Belle

08-01-2010, 05:03 AM	#54
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Just seeing this now. Poor little angels. Sending a donation today. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-01-2010, 07:52 AM	#57
lovemy3babies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 799	If they didn't do anything to her, I wonder if this woman will be able to get more dogs and treat them the same way? Or is she banned from ever owning/raising dogs again? __________________ Hi from Oklahoma City from me and the girls: Holly, Lacey & Tinker Belle

08-01-2010, 08:12 AM	#58
ruby2sday Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salome, Az, USA Posts: 101	I can't see why she isn't at least charged with animal cruelty for not providing medical care for these poor little creatures. What county was this in? Can we flood them with emails or letters?

08-02-2010, 07:12 AM	#60
Hotel4Yorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 315	Ms. Snow WAS arrested and taken to jail in Oklahoma County. She spent a few nights there but then was released and we later found out that no charges will be filed in OK County against her. But there was another County involved, Cleveland County, where they took all the puppies. It is my understanding that she had the puppies in a different location from the adult dogs. We are hearing that Cleveland County intends to prosecute this case. They have not allowed the public to see these puppies but we have heard that some of them were in pretty bad shape. I do wish that both counties would prosecute her and she would never be able to do this again. But my biggest fear is that this just slowed her down and she might be back in business if this doesn't stop. I was also worried that Cleveland County would release the puppies or younger ones to the public unspayed and unneutered. We have been told they would be available for adoption and not released to any rescues so that they could recover some of their expenses. But did hear they plan to vet them all...spay/neuters, shots, hw testing. Thank God! I was afrain that Ms. Snow would send all her family and friends to adopt and the vicious cycle would start over again. I am on my work computer so I don't have pictures of my 2 fosters here but I will post some this evening. I have Richie, a beautiful chocolate yorkie. Richie is 4 yrs. old and 13.5 lbs. He is one of the few healthy ones, maybe the only healthy one. I also have Jagger who has no bone in his lower jaw due to the horrible oral infection. No telling how long he has had it for it to get to this point. But the good news is with good food, some antibiotic, a clean, warm place to sleep, he is eating well and has shown signs of improvement since his release from the shelter on Tuesday. I will get those pictures on her this evening so you can see my 2 babies. Thank you all so very much for your support! This has been a huge undertaking for our rescue but with your help and support we have been able to take these pitiful babies in and give them hope for a much better future. __________________ Mom to Harley & Pixie RIP Priscilla 8/1/09 www.OKYorkieRescue.org