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rtr · 08-13-2007, 09:44 AM

Just and update, Katie and Freddie are doing well now. They get along pretty well, have even developed a little sibling rivalry it seems like. Katie got spayed a couple weeks ago, it was done via laporoscope so she bounced back real quick.

Gizmo's Mom · 08-13-2007, 10:04 AM

I just love updates! Thank you and best wishes and huggles to the babes.

yorkieusa · 08-13-2007, 10:14 AM

Ah! Thanks for bringing us up to date with her. It's always nice to know how things work out.

rtr · 02-21-2008, 10:18 AM

Well Katie has lived with us for over 9 months now. Unfortunately she had to have all of her remaining teeth removed in October because the jaw had decayed significantly. But since the surgery she seems very happy and we're happy to have any bacteria or infection her teeth may have had out. She eats just fine. Recently she has managed to injure both her eyes (on separate occasions) when chasing bunnies in our bushes. We got her some doggles but she doesn't like those. We've also now fenced off the bushes. One of her eyes has healed, the other is improving.

Other than those problems she's doing fine and she and Freddie are doing well. While Freddie isn't her best buddy having her around does seem to have made him act younger and have more energy.

Attached is a picture of them, Katie on the left.

MaxwellHouse · 02-21-2008, 12:12 PM

They are both adorable. Katie looks very content with her situation.

s13silviagirl · 02-21-2008, 12:26 PM

OMG how cute are they!!!! So glad that she is doing well! Thanks for the update

maxs_momma · 02-21-2008, 01:04 PM

I would grab that little doll baby up in a heartbeat

autumn star · 02-21-2008, 01:19 PM

to you for rescuing her! She now can live the rest of her life in a happy and loving home!!! Kuddo's to you and your family!!! I would LOVE to rescue a yorkie

jp4m2 · 02-21-2008, 01:52 PM

It was so nice of you to update us.....sometimes we don't get that and I wonder what happened......Katie is so fortunate that you are giving her a wonderful and loving home......They are both two adorable and lucky babies!

KathyinCali · 02-21-2008, 02:07 PM

I love these types of updates. Thanks for posting pictures of your beautiful babies and don't be a stranger

my baby Sadie · 02-21-2008, 03:24 PM

what a precious family you have! Thank you for letting us in and sharing

Freddie and Katie are precious!

Mitzis Mom · 02-21-2008, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the update! We also rescued a little Yorkie girl about a month ago (is it just a month? Already a month?...LOL)

Her and our first one Mitzi have the same relationship, Mitzi seems to be annoyed by Maggie sometimes but is more active and even plays again...

rtr · 09-15-2010, 02:00 PM

It is with great sadness that I post that Katie passed away on 9/14/2010 at the age of about 9.

She had had a dry cough for 2-3 weeks which our internist had treated with various antibiotics, she also had what we thought was a return of her inflammatory bowel disease about a week ago which resolved after giving her steroids.

Over this past weekend her cough got wetter and she was admitted to the animal hospital on 9/13 because it had gotten so bad. Despite iv antibiotics and fluids overnight her pneumonia got worse and she stopped breathing while my wife and I were visiting her. Based on the doctors advice at that time we elected to have her quickly euthanized.

A necropsy revealed what the Dr. called very diseased lungs, biposies are pending, hopefully they will give us an idea of what the cause was.

Katie was only with us for 3 years and 4 months, but she loved us for every single minute of that time and brough great joy to our lives.

RIP Ms. Katie

we love you

Patti · 09-15-2010, 02:19 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Katie. She had a wonderful 3 + years with you.

ClaudeBisson · 09-15-2010, 02:20 PM

We have a 2 pound yorkie named Bella who is 8 years old. She is in perfect health. The size does not really matter that much as long as the heriditary lines from the parents are solid. And the dog has been provided with a healthy diet and love from the previous family.

Since she is from shelter you won't receive any info on her lineage but she sure looks great in the photo. A bit scared and confused from her new environment. You should ask for the vet check records at the shelter.

The most comon thing to watch out for is luxating pettelas and liver shunt in Yorkies.

Both are treatable but it can cost thousands of dollars and a special diet for the lifetime of the dog is sometime required. You would be taking that chance with any puppy that you took home and that is why there is pet insurance available these days.

I would take her for a vet check immediately upon taking her home just in case if the shelter does not provide their vet records.

08-13-2007, 10:14 AM	#78
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Ah! Thanks for bringing us up to date with her. It's always nice to know how things work out. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-21-2008, 10:18 AM	#79
rtr Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 27	Well Katie has lived with us for over 9 months now. Unfortunately she had to have all of her remaining teeth removed in October because the jaw had decayed significantly. But since the surgery she seems very happy and we're happy to have any bacteria or infection her teeth may have had out. She eats just fine. Recently she has managed to injure both her eyes (on separate occasions) when chasing bunnies in our bushes. We got her some doggles but she doesn't like those. We've also now fenced off the bushes. One of her eyes has healed, the other is improving. Other than those problems she's doing fine and she and Freddie are doing well. While Freddie isn't her best buddy having her around does seem to have made him act younger and have more energy. Attached is a picture of them, Katie on the left. Attached Thumbnails

02-21-2008, 12:26 PM	#81
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	OMG how cute are they!!!! So glad that she is doing well! Thanks for the update __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!

02-21-2008, 01:04 PM	#82
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,722	I would grab that little doll baby up in a heartbeat __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

02-21-2008, 01:19 PM	#83
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	to you for rescuing her! She now can live the rest of her life in a happy and loving home!!! Kuddo's to you and your family!!! I would LOVE to rescue a yorkie __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*

08-13-2007, 09:44 AM	#76
rtr Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 27	Just and update, Katie and Freddie are doing well now. They get along pretty well, have even developed a little sibling rivalry it seems like. Katie got spayed a couple weeks ago, it was done via laporoscope so she bounced back real quick.

08-13-2007, 10:04 AM	#77
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	I just love updates! Thank you and best wishes and huggles to the babes.

02-21-2008, 12:12 PM	#80
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	They are both adorable. Katie looks very content with her situation.

02-21-2008, 01:52 PM	#84
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	It was so nice of you to update us.....sometimes we don't get that and I wonder what happened......Katie is so fortunate that you are giving her a wonderful and loving home......They are both two adorable and lucky babies! __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

02-21-2008, 02:07 PM	#85
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	I love these types of updates. Thanks for posting pictures of your beautiful babies and don't be a stranger __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

02-21-2008, 03:24 PM	#86
my baby Sadie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 118	what a precious family you have! Thank you for letting us in and sharing Freddie and Katie are precious!

02-21-2008, 03:30 PM	#87
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Thanks for the update! We also rescued a little Yorkie girl about a month ago (is it just a month? Already a month?...LOL) Her and our first one Mitzi have the same relationship, Mitzi seems to be annoyed by Maggie sometimes but is more active and even plays again...

09-15-2010, 02:00 PM	#88
rtr Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 27	It is with great sadness that I post that Katie passed away on 9/14/2010 at the age of about 9. She had had a dry cough for 2-3 weeks which our internist had treated with various antibiotics, she also had what we thought was a return of her inflammatory bowel disease about a week ago which resolved after giving her steroids. Over this past weekend her cough got wetter and she was admitted to the animal hospital on 9/13 because it had gotten so bad. Despite iv antibiotics and fluids overnight her pneumonia got worse and she stopped breathing while my wife and I were visiting her. Based on the doctors advice at that time we elected to have her quickly euthanized. A necropsy revealed what the Dr. called very diseased lungs, biposies are pending, hopefully they will give us an idea of what the cause was. Katie was only with us for 3 years and 4 months, but she loved us for every single minute of that time and brough great joy to our lives. RIP Ms. Katie we love you Last edited by rtr; 09-15-2010 at 02:02 PM.

09-15-2010, 02:19 PM	#89
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so sorry to hear about Katie. She had a wonderful 3 + years with you. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

09-15-2010, 02:20 PM	#90
ClaudeBisson Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 44 Blog Entries: 2	We have a 2 pound yorkie named Bella who is 8 years old. She is in perfect health. The size does not really matter that much as long as the heriditary lines from the parents are solid. And the dog has been provided with a healthy diet and love from the previous family. Since she is from shelter you won't receive any info on her lineage but she sure looks great in the photo. A bit scared and confused from her new environment. You should ask for the vet check records at the shelter. The most comon thing to watch out for is luxating pettelas and liver shunt in Yorkies. Both are treatable but it can cost thousands of dollars and a special diet for the lifetime of the dog is sometime required. You would be taking that chance with any puppy that you took home and that is why there is pet insurance available these days. I would take her for a vet check immediately upon taking her home just in case if the shelter does not provide their vet records.