Yorkie Rescue
 

Good Morning everyone,
My name is Jack and I live in Virginia. Back in April we had to put down our dear Sadie girl. She was a 110 lb Yellow Lab. That day broke my heart. She was 16 and her body was just giving out. My wife and I were devastated. 9 months later still mourning we stopped by a local dog shelter, and found a sad old boy that looked like we did, heart broken. He was the oldest dog in the shelter, under weight, scruffy, and sad. We took one look at him and said we want him. I know that he is old, but he needs love, and what ever time he has, it will be nothing but quality, and top shelf.

His name is Harley. He is 12 years old, missing some teeth, scruffy, and little did he know he was about to embark on the trip of his life. I asked the attentent why was he here? and they told us that his owner gave him up. He couldn't keep him anymore. :eek:
How does this happen? are you kidding me.... Well we want him, and he is coming home with us. We have had him a week now. he is everything you could ask for in a dog. He sleeps in our bed, goes for plenty of walks each day, and gets brushed everyday. Today he is off to the groomer. I don't know how that is going to go, but knowing Harley the way he is it will be just fine.
What a wonderful breed of dog the Yorkie is. He is so clever, fast learner, and makes us laugh all the time.
This is the first time we purchased a dog that came with his own AARP card. :cool: We love him and couldn't be happier. Instead of us rescuing him I believe he rescued us. Thanks all for listening and hope to chat with you in the future. I will post picture of this little guy when he comes back from the groomer.
Have a blessed day
Jack

Oh Jack, you have made my day/week/month...:love:! Bless your big hearts!

As a shelter volunteer who sees seniors given up, I always have such a special place in my heart for those who adopt these special little beings. Thank YOU :)! You are the best of human beings, in my book.

I'm so thrilled to hear of his new life with you, and feel you are both just SO lucky! Just wonderful.

Would love to see a pic of the little guy (to post pics here, just make sure they're less than 200 kb).

Good morning Jack and welcome to YT. Thank you for rescuing this sweet little senior, he will have an amazing life with you and your family, bless you.

I'm sorry for the loss of your Sadie.

God bless you and your wife for adopting Harley. That's one of the most selfless acts I can think of. I'm so glad to hear that he's bringing joy to your lives; you undoubtedly saved his.

Thank you so much for the kind words.
Harley did so well at the groomer. She absolutely loved him. He is such a gentleman. I can't get over what a sweet dog he is. I will try to post a few pictures later today.

Thank you Joan, we are looking forward to spending as much time with Harley as the good lord allows. He will have all the love kindness he deserves. Thanks again.

Thank you for your support. Our Sadie girl passing was truly a set back in our lives. A devastating time to say the least. Harley is surely a blessing.
And as I said before I really don't know who rescued who? We are definitely looking forward to our time with him.
Thanks
Jack

Thank yo so much for rescuing him. I rescued a 7 yr old yorkie (that was used for breeding and was in horrible condition)a few years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. She passed away after only 6 years but I made sure her life was full of love. Enjoy your yorkie.

I also rescued a little female (YT) June of 2014 ... used for breeding, month after we brought Tess home find out the breeder has over 30 females. I was working at our local Vet Clinic at the time I brought Tess home. The only way the owner would let me have her was to pay the C-Section bill ... I would do again in a heart beat. Tess came into the Clinic full of fleas/poop/and you could count just about every bone. None of the five babies lived! Tess still has trust issues but she is happy and loves our Boston Terrier girls. :~)

Another senior
 

Hi Jack,
First, let me say how happy I am that you had Harley and you, him, for so many years.
Our little Spenser came into our lives eight weeks ago from a wonderful Yorkie rescue. We lost Icy, a rough collie, herder and therapy dog, in July at 16. Our two remaining collies, also therapy dogs, missed Icy so much. However, when my daughter brought over, Audrey, a two year old Yorkie, to stay with us while she traveled on business, they were pups again. So, at Christmas we contacted our yorkie rescue group and applied for a senior. Into our lives bounded Spenser, a 7 pound 10 year old little guy with lots of energy, albeit with rests in between. He's had some health issues but each day he is more healthy and adjusted.
May your new little one fill your life and days with joy and affection. Aren't seniors the best?
Gew

Bless you guys and welcome to YT

What a heart warming story! Looking forward to the pic of Harley!

Ann i agree, I was never quite sure about rescue adoption, but now I feel it is truly a wonderful experience for the animal and person.

How kind of you to do this...I am sure Tess will be happy and contented in her new forever home. I can't believe some of these breeders who practice and do business this way. I believe in a full circle. There day is coming, and I am sure it won't be pleasant.

Hey Gew,
Spencer is a lucky little guy, to have found you, and your family. It is true
seniors have so much to give, and seem to be very lovable,and attentive.
Thanks for sharing your story
Jack

Thank you for your welcome. Looking forward to being part of this wonderful forum.

Thanks, and I will try to post a few pictures of Harley. Not to savvy on this but I will try and see.
Have a great day
Jack

Well Jack, like WyliesMom said you made our day!
Bless you for your generosity and willingness to share your life with an older pup. After caring for your former dog you are really paying-it-forward and the love you receive from Jake will be with you forever!!

You are the best:D

Jack, welcome to Yorkie Talk and congratulations on the addition to your family! I am very happy that you and Harley found each other. Thank you and your wife for giving Harley a loving home.

Your beautiful post made my day!

Sadly, many older dogs end up in shelters when an owner dies unexpectedly or has not made plans for their pets beforehand. It's hard to believe that family would do this but it happens more than you would think.

We had a Yellow Lab for many years. Yours lived an exceptionally good long life. They are such wonderful family members. The first several years require a lot of high energy from the owners but the extra exercise was good for all of us!:)

Yorkies can be just as energetic when they are young. Their intelligence and loyalty to those they love are wonderful at all stages of life. Thank you for adopting this senior Yorkie into your family.

This story warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing. Kudos to you and your wife for adopting this senior!!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Sadie. They really become a member of our families... and quick. People w/out dogs have no idea.:D
How lucky for you all that you have a full circle again with Harley!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Yorkies have quite the big dog mentality in a small body. And it doesn't hurt that they are sooo darned cute:):aimeeyork:aimeeyork
Looking forward to a pic.