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I thought I would introduce myself & my furbabies...I have 7 yorkie babies & it all started with one yorkiepoo. Picture it...1991 a great Dane breeder who knew a couple with 6 kids, the oldest about 7 yrs & all the rest younger. They came to me with this little ball of hair called Wookie. She was about 6 yrs old but looked and acted like 80. "We know you like dogs & she is just too much too handle with the kids." I looked at them in amazement. "The dog or the kids are to much too handle?"
"I don't 'do' little dogs! Their yappy, always under foot, needy, & look at all the hair!"
"Please take her, try her for 1 week & if you still don't like her, we will take her back."
The desperate look in my friends face had caught me & I grugingly took her into my arms.
After they left I picked Wookie up & she had my heart right there & then.
At the time I was working as ExDir. for Big Brother/Big Sisters. Monday morning rolled around & because it was such a great place to work, I also was ED & the only employee I thought it wouldn't hurt to try to take my dog to work. I have always believed that animals can make a difference for so many hurting people. But taking one of my Danes was a bit too much to ask for. My first day with Wookie there was to be Wookie's last day lazying around the house. She notified me when someone came in, jumped on the lap of any adult or child (under the age of 10). She knew how to make you feel comfortable & special. Wookie changed the whole feel of an office into a safe place to be.
A few years down the road my health deteriorated so much I was unable to work. Wookie kept me going & I started thinking how everyone could use a "Wookie". The thought of breeding yorkies with poodles to make the "Wookie's" didn't quite sit well with me. I like poodles but honestly did not want to own one, so why not yorkies? Years later I have never regretted stocking with Yorkies. I will admit that when Wookie started losing her eyesight, arthritis set in & seizures, the thought of her dying was something I couldn't bear. A miracle happened & I got Yetti (same breed as to what Wookie was).
Couple of weeks after Yetti's arrival, I gave permission to W ookie that she could pass on.
I know that no one knows me yet, & I hope you all don't think I'm loopy but for some strange reason I want to tell you what happened . The last day of Wookie's life was rough. She experienced a seizure in the middle of the night. I carried her into our bathroom, so I wouldn't waken my husband, and I told Wookie how much I grew to love her, how special she was and that I would be ok now so she could pass on. I brought her back to bed & made sure she was comfortable. That night she died in between my husband & my pillow.
The next day while I was making all the arrangements my new little Yetti looked up at me, but it wasn't Yetti's eyes looking at me, it was Wookie. Yetti had changed over night! Her behavior was Wookie's! The 2 of them just once sniffed noses, they never played together, nothing!
I hoped I haven't freaked you all out with my story but I believe so strongly that all of our dogs have duties to perform, some do their jobs better than others,lol. Could they be angels sent down to give us that special look that gives us hope, when there is none? Than you for your patience with me telling that story. I look forward to getting to know you all. Smiles, Athena9

wow I LOVE your story it had me crying... my Brothers wife her dog just passed away on Monday night and I LOVED her... so all of this is bringing me back to our little Allie... WELCOME!!! you are going to fit RIGHT IN with the rest of us CRAZY YORKIE LOVERS!!! :wub: Im Jessica!!! :) and thanks for telling your touching story!!!

Welcome to YT! It is amazing the power and love of an animal. Please share pictures with us. I'm sure you'll have lots of information about Yorkies that we can learn from. Looking forward to hearing more from you!:)

Hey, just curious - did you join the town of Taylor with the weight loss show - we're watching it and love it - way more interesting then the biggest loser show!!???

Just loved your story... had me crying 1st thing in the morning. They give pure love and joy without asking for anything in return. Makes you feel sorry for people that don't like dogs.

Oh wow I love your story, it really brought tears to my eyes.
Welcome to YT I hope you enjoy it here and look forward to getting to know you.

I doubt you freaked too many people out. I got my little yorkie girl after we had to put down my 17 yr old cat. Shadow likes to cuddle on the couch exactly the way Torie, my cat, did.

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Patches & Winnie

Oh my, what an amazing story. Welcome.

Welcome aboard, and have a great day

What a story! Welcome to yt. I too am crazed...I have seven also....

Welcome to YT. Wow what a story it left me in tears. I know you'll enjoy it here there are some really great people and everybody would love to see some photos.

Welcome! You found the right place. I loved your story of wookie and Yetti.

Your story was a beautiful one!! Welcome to YT!!:D

What a beautiful story!! Welcome to YT.

Well, thanks for making me cry this morning!!

Your story was so touching. I loved it!!! I do believe you are going to fit right in here. When I first joined I didn't even introduce myself. I didn't know how. You came right in and touched alot of people. I like you already. Welcome to YT.