sigh
 

so i found jake a new home.

sigh.

that was hard. i've bonded with him. and now he's gone. and baxter misses him.

but he's with one of my dear friends and i know she'll give him the home he needs. but it's still sad to see him go.

also, i went back to the flea market this month with another friend. and she ended up buying a peek-a-poo (against my advice to get a lhasa apso.) welll.. i haggled the price down from $200 to $175. and i told the woman i'd give her $20 for a lhasa apso, since it was the last day of the market and they were about to close and she reluctantly agreed.. haha.. that's a $200 dog!

sooo i got that precious lil darling. i named her nomi and gave her to another female friend as a present. that was the smartest lil puppy i've ever seen. she's almost potty trained and she hasnt even had her two days yet.

anyhoo.

with all these dogs running around, i realized how much i love baxter. i'm so glad i took that risk, for those of you who remember our story. he's the best thing that's happened to me in years. i love that when other people hold him, he watches me. and if i move towards the door, he comes running. he's really not that needy, he just wants to be in the same room with me.

it's the greatest feeling knowing that he loves me, as much as a dog can. he's so loyal. sigh.

after my boyfriend killed himself and my grandmother (who raised me) died... i really hit rock bottom. i had to take pills just to help me get through the day. everything was steadily falling apart and i'd never felt so empty.

and now i can feel those things healing, for the first time. i know it doesnt make sense to most people, but really, baxter is changing my life. he's making me want to live again.

i love my dog.


sorry for rambling. i just had to get this out.

(((((((((mikey))))))))) i didnt know your story but all i can say is *hugs*

hi mikey. i know how you feel. My Dougal and Wee have saved my life when I've been depressed.

Did you know you just can't cry when a yorkie oozes onto your lap and starts licking your ear? :D :p

Yorkie kisses in Baxter's ear cos he's missing his mate!

Mikey-
I can only imagine how much Baxter means to you. I love Sissy beyond measure and I wasn't dealing with any of what you were when she came into my life. Keep on being the great guy you are.

Mikey, OMG you are making me cry!! I am so happy that Baxter came into your life. It is amazing how these little ones can make the darkest days seem so bright. I think you have a very big heart and a wonderful spirit and I am so glad that you are on YT!! :)

I believe everything happens for a reason, and sometime you are placed in the right place at the right time,,and your story is just another example of that to add to my list. ;)

thats why i got my lexi too,,i was sad and wanted something or someone to
take care of.. she's my life... she helped me get out of my rut

Mikey you and Baxter are very lucky to have found each other. I'm so glad he is there for you.

Mikey I am glad that Baxxxter has given you that lift that you needed. I am sure I can speak for everyone in saying that we all understand what you mean about loving him so much. Big hugs to you and Baxxxter:D

Mikey You sound like a very caring wonderful person. I think you have a mission in life! Helping the under dog! I amsorry about the struggles you have had and so glad Baxter came into your life and you in to his. I wish I had a friend like you to surprise me with a puppy!!! My yorkies have been my salvation many, many times.

Mikey, I'm so glad that you have found the love and loyalty balm with Baxter that your heart so needed. But, I hope that you have also noticed that you have found a group of people here who have come to love you as well. You are one special kid.

You are a special person and your story touches my heart. I am glad that Baxter is helping you to heal. I am sure that you are helping Baxter also. It is so wonderful that you two have each other. lots of hugs for you both.

Mikey,

I had hit rock bottom too when my fiance cancelled our wedding 2 months before it was supposed to happen. I can feel for you when you say that your furbaby has helped make you feel happy again! ;)

Mikey, my son died at 4 months old and if he would have lived I would loved for him to turn out like you! So... if you don't mind I would like to call you my Son h.c. (honoris causa.)

And I like to upgrade your Big Yorkie Rescue Medal to a Blue Ribbon Big Yorkie Rescue Medal! :aimeeyork

Bad Mikey, trying to make me cry at work!!;) You are a wonderful young man with lots of love in your heart. You have demonstrated this by facing all kinds of adversity with grace, taking in and caring for needy animals and being a wonderful friend. It's no wonder that Baxter loves you so much, as we all know that animals see straight through to the heart. I hope you and Baxter share many years of joy together. Nikko and I send you and Baxter lots of hugs and puppy kisses all the way from NYC.:hug60: :hug:

Awwww, I am glad Baxter loves you best. Pets love without any discrimination of any kind...they just love you.

Glad you found a good home for your latest rescue and helped a friend get her new doggie pal. Sounds like Baxter will have plenty of fur friends. :)

What a wonderful story! I certainly understand just how much Baxter means to you. We all understand that! I'll bet it was really hard to let Jake go to a new home. I would have loved having him in mine. Take care!:)

Mikey, you are the BEST!!
 

Gosh, Mikey, you have been so utterly adopted by this group, have you not?? We all want you for a son, lol!

I see that you have taken on the mission to rescue as many pets as you can! You keep this up, and everyone you know will have a dog or twenty!

I LOVE the picture of you and Baxter, sweetie!! That is an amazing shot.:p

It sounds like you are making it through your losses. God has a plan for us and I've always felt, as hard as it is, that people and our furry friends, enter our lives for a reason. If they can stay forever, great!!, if not I feel blessed for as long as I have them in my life. Best wishes to you!

gosh i love this board. you're all so great.

and you can never have enough moms right?

I'm glad you did the right thing by Jake. It's hard to get attached and then let them go. At least you gave him to a friend so you'll be able to see him from time to time.

You have lots of Mom's here, but I want to apply for the job of Grandma (since I am much older than most of the gals here). You also needs a lot of Grandmas!! You are one of the kids in the younger generation that makes me have faith in the future. I'd be proud to be your Grandma.

Not to mention Grandmothers are far less strict than moms, ya know. ;) Grandmas let you have cookies BEFORE dinner. :) :)

I am older than most here too and maybe older than you. ha. Mikey, I can really relate to problems and how the yorkie has helped. I lost my daughter to heart disease when she was 20, and theres never a minute she isnt still in my mind no matter what i'm doing. I only have one son, he has a daughter 20 now and it was over 14 years before they had another child. finally, they had a son who is now 6. but after 14 yrs we had moved about 60 miles from them, never expecting another grand child and now I regret that because I dont get to spend much time with him or really none of them. my son owns a growing business and is gone a lots, my grand daughter works and goes to college and now the grandson is starting 1st grade. I worked till 4 yrs ago and lost my job when the company sold out. every office worker was let go. So for 4 yrs i'm home alone most every day since hubby drives 100 miles a day to work and back and that makes him gone for about 12 hours and i hate doing things alone. I got Kizzy March 15th and she has really made me feel better as she takes up a lot of my time trying to make a good dog out of her. So I for one do understand how your puppy can help heal being alone which being alone gives ya too much time to dwell on the past and makes it harder to get over things. Some things we never will get over but it does get better but I know kizzy has really been a big help to me and I just love her to peices. goodluck to you in the future whatever you do, sounds like you deserve something good finally.

Okay Mikey since I am 29 I want the job of big sister is that available LOL? ;)

Mikey, how lucky you are to have such a HUGE family and so many foster mommas and sisters! Gee Whiz, we are going to have you spoiled rotten! Do you realize how many people really care about you.... I mean REALLY CARE?

It sounds like you have such a sweet gentle heart. Please keep it that way!

Mikey, I read your story it broke my heart to read what you had to go thur, I thank god for putting Baxton in your life one to help the other. you are so kind and thougful.Wish I had a friend like you.


Ellen and 7 little yorkies