Senior puppies
 

Hello everyone,


I was sad to read on a rescue site about some older dogs being "dumped" - what an awful word-at shelters due to their age. However, I was happy to read about the wonderful people who rescue and take care of them until they find a forever home with such beautiful people.


My 2 Yorkie girls will be 11 years old in April and 8 years old in March. I love them so very much and they are lively little girls. So much fun! I live in Massachusetts so the poor girls have not been outside much due to the awful weather. On the "good" days I bring to a local PETCO and other pet boutiques to shop and get some exercise. They both have wonderful wardrobes and, in addition, have acquired a large collection of gorgeous sweaters this season! Of course, they always shop for their squeaky toys when we shop.


The older girl, Zofia, was diagnosed with non operable cataracts a while ago. She sees an eye specialist and is on daily eye meds. So far, so good as she still has her sight. My younger girl, Emma, was operated on for a liver shunt when she was about 2 years old and is, thankfully, doing well. She also had a dry eye but with continual care at home and from her eye specialist, her eye is beautiful and she sees well. They are always in my daily prayers for their wellbeing.


Please note that Yorkie Talk was so very helpful to me when Emma needed surgery for her shunt. She was operated on at Tuffs University Foster Hospital for Small Animals. Thanks to all who are kind enough to post good ideas and advice on this site. I hope to see more about older Yorkies though.


I love my 2 girls more than I can say and everyday is such a gift! I pray that all who use this site love their puppies as well no matter what their ages.

Bless you for taking in those 2 lovely older yorkie ladies! Not everyone would do that, for so many reasons! The short time you have with them, the vet expense, their ability to adjust to new surroundings. Sounds like you are giving them an amazing chance at a good life for whatever time they do have. That is truly special!

What a lovely message...your sweet girls sound SO very loved!

I rescued a 7 yr old yorkie (RIP Brandi). We had 6 beautiful years together before she passed away on Dec 1st 2013. I only wish I had her a little longer.

All of my pets since childhood have been either strays, rescued or rehomed except one for one cat my mine bought from a pet store (early 90's). I've rescued older dogs as well as kittens. I can understand people's hesitation to rescuing older pets. Age doesn't matter to me and as long as I have the money to take care of them, I will do it.

Please do not misunderstand: I have had my 2 Yorkie girls since they were babies. The one who will be 8 in March needed liver shunt surgery when she was about 2 years old. The older one who will be 11 in April now has inoperable cataracts. They receive the best care I can provide with doctor appointments, daily care, food, etc. and will as long as they live. I am retired now so my two girls and I are all "senior" girls. "Let's go shopping girls!" Stay warm if you are on the northeast coast! To all who rescue - you are truly beautiful.