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Tophersmom · 03-19-2006, 09:46 PM

Hi everyone! I've been reading here for a few days and finally got up the nerve to pop in and say hello. I've learned so much here...more than any books, that's for sure!

I live in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada and we adopted our first Yorkie a month ago. He's now 22 weeks old and just the sweetest thing. We named him Topher (which is short for Christopher).

For 8 years I had a wonderful little mixed breed terrier who was my heart and soul....well, she took ill suddenly with pancreatitis in January and we had to make the difficult decision to have her euthanized. We knew she was in horrible pain so the choice wasn't a difficult one, but I swear my heart will always be broken. We had Nighean for 8 years and our home was so empty after she was gone. I thought the tears would never stop. I still cry when I think about her.

I asked my vet and my groomer that if I were to get another dog, what should I get and both recommended Yorkies. I did lots of research and really loved what I read about them. Things seemed to fall into place as if it were meant to be and I was lucky to find a wonderful breeder who had just the dog for us......so we made the decision and now have this wonderful little fella in our lives. He has brought us so much joy and laughter!

He's been sleeping through the night since we brought him home and will stay in bed (he sleeps with hubby and I) as long as I stay there. I have Multiple Sclerosis and have to rest often so into bed he comes with me for our naptimes....he's such a good little guy.

We're doing well with peepad training (it's just too darn cold outside here...and far too much snow) but having trouble with pooping on the peepad. Can't seem to get that dialed in..lol..but I'm sure it'll come with time. His favorite pastime is taking toilet tissue off the roll in the bathroom and dragging it into his crate...(when we forget to close the bathroom door!)He definitely loves paper of any kind!

Thanks for letting me join into this wonderful place. I know I'm going to learn so much from all of you. You all are much more experienced at this than I so I hope you don't mind that I pick your brains every now and then!

hugs
Val

alaskayorkie · 03-19-2006, 09:51 PM

Welcome to YT, Val! Love the name Topher. Nice job posting your avatar. Can't wait to see more pictures of your little man!

cindy0721 · 03-19-2006, 09:52 PM

Hi Welcome, yes there is so much to learn, can't wait to see pics!!!

kim_yorkiemom · 03-19-2006, 09:57 PM

Welcome, Val and Topher!

YT is a wonderful find for us too, many friendly yorkie lovers and super adorable pups and lots of useful info! I'm glad you found us. Looking forward to watching Topher grow...

Baby Blessing · 03-19-2006, 10:12 PM

Hi Val, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss of Nighean, welcome to YT, it is
a wonderful site. I also want to say am sorry you have MS my husband has progressive parkinsons, I am continually praying that one day there will be a cure for these debilitating diseases. God Bless you and again am so glad you got a new baby, we recently lost our yorkie, it was so difficult and we had to get another. They are so comforting, our new baby is really helping us both.

Tophersmom · 03-19-2006, 10:14 PM

Thanks so much for the welcome everyone!

I'm hoping to get Topher to like the snow as yours do(in Alaska), and I've brought him out on warmer days (with his warm jacket on) but he just sits there looking at me as if to say "you have to be nuts, mom!" lol He's not quite used to the great outdoors yet, so perhaps next winter!

Thanks again for making me feel welcome!
Val

Tophersmom · 03-19-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Blessing

Hi Val, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss of Nighean, welcome to YT, it is
a wonderful site. I also want to say am sorry you have MS my husband has progressive parkinsons, I am continually praying that one day there will be a cure for these debilitating diseases. God Bless you and again am so glad you got a new baby, we recently lost our yorkie, it was so difficult and we had to get another. They are so comforting, our new baby is really helping us both.

I'm so sorry your hubby has parkinsons... I hope he is doing well. I'm sure he finds the little Yorkies such a comfort as I do. It's amazing how in-tuned Topher is becoming to my MS...he seems to know when I'm having a difficult day, which is amazing as he's still so young.

I'm so sorry you lost your little yorkie...it's so difficult, isn't it? But how healing it is to have a new little life in the house.
Wishing you all the best with your new yorkie and all the best to your dear husband.
Val

livingdustmops · 03-19-2006, 10:25 PM

Hey Val and Welcome to YT. Having grown up in Michigan, I spent some time where you live I have to completely agree with topher - it is to dang cold to go outside. I will never forget the time I was up there and people were walking on the sidewalk but all you could see was their hats because the snow was piled so high. I think you will enjoy this place.

bugaboosmom · 03-19-2006, 10:31 PM

Glad to have you and Topher join us. There is no better place to brag about your Yorkie!

Connie · 03-19-2006, 11:16 PM

Welcome Val and Topher! So glad you found YT and you're going to love it here! I'm so sorry about the loss of your Nighean. It is so hard to lose a loyal companion! I'm happy for you getting Topher...he will fill your days with happiness!

Baby Blessing · 03-19-2006, 11:46 PM

Hi Val, See you also have a love for painting, me too. At the present time I am trying to sew for Baby Blessing. What kind of painting do you do? Love the picture in your avator, I still am trying to put one up, not too good at computer. Patti and ~~Baby Blessing~~

onelovelylynn · 03-20-2006, 01:10 AM

A Warm Welcome to VAL and TOPHER.

Jaspermom · 03-20-2006, 04:00 AM

My brother named a dog Topher once! I always loved that name! It was no surprise to me that when his dog had passed and he got married and began having children, his first son is named Christopher and he calls HIM Topher! lolol

Welcome to YT! I can already tell that you are enjoying the site, and from the way you write, I know we will enjoy YOU as well! Can't wait to see more pictures of your fur sweetie!

Amanda7 · 03-20-2006, 06:57 AM

Welcome to YT! There is such a wealth of info on this site, it's truly a learning experience. Your little guy looks adorable. Enjoy!

Tophersmom · 03-20-2006, 06:57 AM

Thanks, guys...boy do I feel at home here!
livingdustmops...lol...how true about the snow!! I have about 4-5 feet of snow at the end of my driveway right now. It's covering my signpost, but it's pretty amazing how fast it'll melt once the warmer weather starts. I remember a few times having to shovel ourselves out of the house, being completely socked in with the stuff. Oh, how I long for spring!! It must be a nice change down in Arizona for you! (yes, I'm envious of anyone living in warm weather 12 months of the year!!!)

Jaspermom...your brother obviously loves the name!!lol We had a few names on this little guy but nothing seemed to fit. My daughter came up with Topher and I hollered "that's it!!!" It suits him to a "T"!

hugs
Val

03-19-2006, 09:46 PM	#1
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	Hello...I'm new here and a first time Yorkie mom! Hi everyone! I've been reading here for a few days and finally got up the nerve to pop in and say hello. I've learned so much here...more than any books, that's for sure! I live in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada and we adopted our first Yorkie a month ago. He's now 22 weeks old and just the sweetest thing. We named him Topher (which is short for Christopher). For 8 years I had a wonderful little mixed breed terrier who was my heart and soul....well, she took ill suddenly with pancreatitis in January and we had to make the difficult decision to have her euthanized. We knew she was in horrible pain so the choice wasn't a difficult one, but I swear my heart will always be broken. We had Nighean for 8 years and our home was so empty after she was gone. I thought the tears would never stop. I still cry when I think about her. I asked my vet and my groomer that if I were to get another dog, what should I get and both recommended Yorkies. I did lots of research and really loved what I read about them. Things seemed to fall into place as if it were meant to be and I was lucky to find a wonderful breeder who had just the dog for us......so we made the decision and now have this wonderful little fella in our lives. He has brought us so much joy and laughter! He's been sleeping through the night since we brought him home and will stay in bed (he sleeps with hubby and I) as long as I stay there. I have Multiple Sclerosis and have to rest often so into bed he comes with me for our naptimes....he's such a good little guy. We're doing well with peepad training (it's just too darn cold outside here...and far too much snow) but having trouble with pooping on the peepad. Can't seem to get that dialed in..lol..but I'm sure it'll come with time. His favorite pastime is taking toilet tissue off the roll in the bathroom and dragging it into his crate...(when we forget to close the bathroom door!)He definitely loves paper of any kind! Thanks for letting me join into this wonderful place. I know I'm going to learn so much from all of you. You all are much more experienced at this than I so I hope you don't mind that I pick your brains every now and then! hugs Val

03-19-2006, 09:51 PM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Welcome to YT, Val! Love the name Topher. Nice job posting your avatar. Can't wait to see more pictures of your little man! __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

03-19-2006, 09:52 PM	#3
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	Hi Welcome, yes there is so much to learn, can't wait to see pics!!! __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

03-19-2006, 09:57 PM	#4
kim_yorkiemom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 564	Welcome, Val and Topher! YT is a wonderful find for us too, many friendly yorkie lovers and super adorable pups and lots of useful info! I'm glad you found us. Looking forward to watching Topher grow... __________________ Kim, Kensington & Paddington - We miss Wimbley (1990-2001) Fenley, Scully & Barkley born 3/2/06 Pictures of my yorkies

03-19-2006, 10:25 PM	#8
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Hey Val and Welcome to YT. Having grown up in Michigan, I spent some time where you live I have to completely agree with topher - it is to dang cold to go outside. I will never forget the time I was up there and people were walking on the sidewalk but all you could see was their hats because the snow was piled so high. I think you will enjoy this place. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

03-19-2006, 10:12 PM	#5
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Hi Val, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss of Nighean, welcome to YT, it is a wonderful site. I also want to say am sorry you have MS my husband has progressive parkinsons, I am continually praying that one day there will be a cure for these debilitating diseases. God Bless you and again am so glad you got a new baby, we recently lost our yorkie, it was so difficult and we had to get another. They are so comforting, our new baby is really helping us both.

03-19-2006, 10:14 PM	#6
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	Thanks so much for the welcome everyone! I'm hoping to get Topher to like the snow as yours do(in Alaska), and I've brought him out on warmer days (with his warm jacket on) but he just sits there looking at me as if to say "you have to be nuts, mom!" lol He's not quite used to the great outdoors yet, so perhaps next winter! Thanks again for making me feel welcome! Val

03-19-2006, 10:31 PM	#9
bugaboosmom Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,573	Hello And Welcome To Yt! Glad to have you and Topher join us. There is no better place to brag about your Yorkie! __________________ TARMAR'S YORKIES

03-19-2006, 11:16 PM	#10
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Welcome Val and Topher! So glad you found YT and you're going to love it here! I'm so sorry about the loss of your Nighean. It is so hard to lose a loyal companion! I'm happy for you getting Topher...he will fill your days with happiness! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

03-19-2006, 11:46 PM	#11
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Hi Val, See you also have a love for painting, me too. At the present time I am trying to sew for Baby Blessing. What kind of painting do you do? Love the picture in your avator, I still am trying to put one up, not too good at computer. Patti and ~~Baby Blessing~~

03-20-2006, 01:10 AM	#12
onelovelylynn My Darling Divas Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: magnolia, Texas Posts: 1,220	Welcome !!!!! A Warm Welcome to VAL and TOPHER.

03-20-2006, 04:00 AM	#13
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	Welcome to YT, Val My brother named a dog Topher once! I always loved that name! It was no surprise to me that when his dog had passed and he got married and began having children, his first son is named Christopher and he calls HIM Topher! lolol Welcome to YT! I can already tell that you are enjoying the site, and from the way you write, I know we will enjoy YOU as well! Can't wait to see more pictures of your fur sweetie! __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.

03-20-2006, 06:57 AM	#14
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	Welcome to YT! There is such a wealth of info on this site, it's truly a learning experience. Your little guy looks adorable. Enjoy! __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.