Omg

[courtney1121]

[quote=laci32;3780198]

Originally Posted by courtney1121

I was actually able to look at the pic and not get upset because I kept thinking she is in better hands and is getting the love she deserves so it made the pic not as depressing. Actually knowing she is getting the help she needs makes me really happy! Plus also knowing there is someone out there that will open their home to her is awesome!

Yorkie Talk has gotten me thinking about taking in foster yorkies. Probably not at the moment due to certain circumstances but definitely sometime in the future. If I cannot bring myself to volunteer at a rescue shelter, I definitely feel I could help out in other ways in addition to donating![/QUO
If you can't go in. Then even if its some kitty toys and dog toys blankets anything. All this is needed as most places do rely on donations as they are non profit. Every little bit helps.

Hmm I totally did not even think about donating little blankets and toys! I could just buy adorable blankets from YHR, help out their babies with my purchase and then donate the blankets to another yorkie rescue in my area. Two for one! Thanks for the idea!!!

[courtney1121]

Originally Posted by laci32

Did you see the other three pictures of her on there ?

Yeah, I think the most disturbing one for me at least is the very last one where you can see her whole matted body. I mean I don't blame anyone for getting upset over the pictures, I was disturbed by them at first too but once I read that she is getting help and has someone willing to foster her, I felt a lot better. I liked that they showed the first picture first cause even though she had to get all shaved down, she looks kind of content laying there. It's like she knows she's finally going to get some love!

[laci32]

Here is an update on Jenny, This little one has the will to live and every day improves more and more. Thank you to anyone who made donations. Update below :
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WHITBY -- Jenny, an emaciated dog discovered in a Whitby shed by animal rescue officials recently, has gained weight and is well on the way to making a full recovery.

"If you saw her now, compared to the day she walked in, you would never say it was even remotely the same dog," says Ruby Richards, animal health co-ordinator with the Humane Society of Durham Region.
"She's nearly doubled in weight, she's clean, happy, and full of energy."
The 12-year-old Yorkshire terrier, named Jenny by staff at a local animal clinic, was less than six pounds when a tip led to its discovery in an unheated shed in Whitby on Dec. 29.
Animal cruelty investigator Debby Houghton described the condition the dog was found in as "horrific" and one of the worst cases she's ever come across.
"We see cases of animal neglect and abuse every day but this is one of the most extreme," she said.
The starving and dehydrated dog could barely move and was close to death. It had lost a considerable amount of hair and there was blood coming from its mouth. Both its eyes were completely closed due to crusty pus, large amounts of pus were oozing from its ears and fur was tangled in its teeth.
When the dog was assessed by a veterinarian and fur was removed from its mouth, some of its teeth fell out.
Since the rescue, Jenny now weighs 9.2 pounds and isn't showing any signs of abuse.
"She's got tons of attitude and has turned into a little princess," laughs Ms. Richards.
"When she walked in the door of the vet clinic this morning with one of the technicians who's fostering her, she came in with her little coat on looking like a normal little dog."
Shelter staff has stopped accepting applications from people interested in adopting Jenny and is currently sifting through the numerous requests that poured in last week.
"We've actually taken as many applications as we're going to because we had so many come in from all over but it's going to be at least another week before she is adopted," says Ms. Richards, adding that there are currently 17 other dogs at the shelter also in need of permanent homes.
"We want people to know that if they are really serious about giving a dog a second chance, they should check out their local animal shelters because there are lots of animals in need."
About $5,000 has already been donated to the shelter from the public to offset Jenny's medical expenses. The case is still under investigation with charges pending.

[courtney1121]

Yay! So glad to hear she is doing a lot better. It's crazy how some dogs can bounce back from something like that.

[Micah my love]

So glad that she was a little fighter

[Farleys]

I would love to see current pictures!!!!!!!

[Dazzlingdoodles]

That made me cry! I just do not understand how someone could ever do something to an animal!!

[Princess Belle]

What a miracle!! So happy to hear and can't wait to see pictures.

[Patti]

Thanks for the great update. I hope all those interested in adopting her will open their hearts to another shelter baby if Jenny doesn't go to them.

[Teegy]

she's not a Yorkie, she's a mix breed terrier, not that it makes any difference.
Isn't it attrocious. I have written to Durham Humane society to find out how my friends and I can donate to help pay for her medical bills. No response yet

[SophieandZiggy]

I've been wondering about her. This is wonderful news! Hopefully she'll be in her permanent home soon and continue to recieve loving care the rest of her sweet little life!

[laci32]

Originally Posted by Teegy

she's not a Yorkie, she's a mix breed terrier, not that it makes any difference.
Isn't it attrocious. I have written to Durham Humane society to find out how my friends and I can donate to help pay for her medical bills. No response yet

Here's the info you need. All contact and info was on first page.
Home | Humane Society of Durham Region
1-905 665 7430

[gracielove]

I hope she gets the perfect home. She deserves to live out her life with love and luxury.
Any chance of seeing her up dated photos?

[laci32]

Originally Posted by gracielove

I hope she gets the perfect home. She deserves to live out her life with love and luxury.
Any chance of seeing her up dated photos?

If I get the chance to get some or on the newspaper something lol. I will post them. She is living at the vet techs now.Until she is fully on her feet again and no complications

[Buster Brown]

How wonderful she is getting the help she needs and that all the donations are going to also help all the other dogs at the shelter as well. A sad story is getting a better ending or is that a new beginning. Go Jenny!