Possibly getting a Yorkie from a shelter. Good evening everyone. Mom made mention of a yorkie at a shelter. She is eight years old, has most of her teeth missing if not all and she has a broken leg. She will be adoptable this Saturday. Mom and I can work on the logistics of her adoption. We're thinking of Co-adopting her so she will be spared of being euthanized. If I can train Julie as a new born to be housebroken, then I'm sure that I could train this little one So long as my mom Cooperates AND Some assistance from this forum. Mom wants to have this Yorkey live a good life for the remaining of her years. She thinks that this dog will live for another three years. *shrugs* Is there anything that I need to know about adopting from a shelter? Also, what do you recommend with a Yorky having missing some of her teeth? NOTE: i am dictating this from my iPhone. So, if the wording comes out a bit funky, please forgive me. Starlette |
Kudos to you for wanting to give this rescue a furever home. From what I have read on here, many yorkies have no teeth and do just fine. Does the broken leg need surgery or has it already been fixed? I understand that casting does not always work and surgery with pinning is sometimes needed depending on the location and severity of the break. I would make sure I was financially prepared to take on issues like this prior to a final decision. Good luck & post pics if and when you get her! :D |
I adopted my little 2 1/2# Ricky from a shelter when he was 8 yrs old. He lost most of his teeth when I took him for a dental. Ricky was the light of my life for the 10 short years he was with me. He did fine with no teeth & preferred kibble to canned even with no teeth!! You are a hero for saving this baby! |
I'm kind of partial to the rescued pups. Congratulations. |
Hubby and I have been adopting old cats for the past four years and had ones with no teeth and one, Lily, who had a broken leg (cage rest for a few months but afterwards she was 100% :thumbup:). One of our oldies only had two teeth yet still managed to crunch up dry food :D Otherwise they would have normal wet food which I would mush up :) Hope you get this wee yorkie :) No reason why she shouldn't live a normal lifespan and reach 15 years or more :wub: |
Congrats!!! I love rescue dogs and the seniors have a special place in my heart. I fostered a senior Poodle who is 9 years old and only has 4 teeth in her mouth (former Mill or BYB dog). It was so rewarding and Pearl (my Foster) was adopted the week I took her back for adoptions. Bonus perk is I get to still be a part of Pearls life and babysit her when they go on vacation and dogs are not allowed. Kudos to you for taking this on. |
Aww.....bless you and may she have many happy years with you in her forever home! |
:lovewingsBLESS YOU!:lovewings |
Mom feels that it is an old injury that has never been fixed. She feels the injury is on her wrist. Can an old injury be fixed? |
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Old,injuries can be reset, but it involves re-breaking the bone to do it. Depending on how poorly the old injury set, it may or may not be something an orthopedic vet would consider doing. |
Congratulations! I hope you can work it out to get this pup. IF the broken leg has been that way for a long time and doesn't hurt or hinder the dog. I would leave it alone. |
Adopting is great. I think unless her health is really bad she should live more then 3 years. |
It's great that you and your mom are going to take in this angel. I am sure she will bring you many more years of happiness than 3 unless there are other health issues. I would just consult an or tho surgeon and get a prognosis on the brake. He/she can tell you if anhing can or should be done. |
God Bless you |
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