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SophieRose · 09-06-2007, 06:12 PM

I think Old Geezer and Old Man is demeaning simply because he is a senior. Charlie is 10, rescue and has various names. Charlie was his name when Mr. Porter was his master six years ago. So, I kept Charlie, Charlie Barley, Mr.Wiggles, Buddy because he is so animated when I come home from work.

MissSophie · 09-06-2007, 06:12 PM

For all who responded, I have great news. I had just answered the door to get the towel and the little guy's stuffed monkey with his scent when the phone rang. It was our vet. She had just received a call from the little guy's owners. He is actually 14! They have had him since 1993, and he just got away. They were looking for him everywhere, and they saw the ad in the paper today. I don't know how long he was missing, but he was taken to the vet on Monday. Great news, and now he has his REAL forever home. Thank you all for your help. I knew that Yorkie talkers were great helpers.

SophieRose · 09-06-2007, 08:06 PM

Oh, I am so glad to hear the good news. Warmly, Deborah

PollyPuppy · 09-06-2007, 08:20 PM

Aww...that is so heart warming

I was just gonna post that my grandmother would really really love to adopt 'norm' but I live too far away anyway, I suppose. So I am glad to see he is 'home'.

YorkieShadow · 09-06-2007, 09:18 PM

That is so sweet of you to take in this older dog. Im sure if you say the new name often he will learn that is his name. We have rescued lots of animals, and we always use a name for them until they find their forever homes. A few of the older dogs we played the guessing name game. we would just sit there with them and say name after name and some times they react to certin names, not sure if we guessed the right name or maybe it was just close. but thats the name we always ended up with. Cant wait to see pictures.

YorkieShadow · 09-06-2007, 09:20 PM

Opps I just read your update. Im so glad he found his family, now Im wondering what the little mans name was. lol

Yorkiekids · 09-07-2007, 02:30 AM

You can change his name just like you do with a little one. Just use it all the time when you are talking to him. He'll catch on fast once he sees all the loving he is going to receive.

Diego · 09-07-2007, 04:27 AM

I am so glad to hear the good news . Its so heartwarming to hear happy ending .

livingdustmops · 09-07-2007, 05:39 AM

I would have loved to see the reunion.

DesertChildAZ · 09-07-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MissSophie

For all who responded, I have great news. I had just answered the door to get the towel and the little guy's stuffed monkey with his scent when the phone rang. It was our vet. She had just received a call from the little guy's owners. He is actually 14! They have had him since 1993, and he just got away. They were looking for him everywhere, and they saw the ad in the paper today. I don't know how long he was missing, but he was taken to the vet on Monday. Great news, and now he has his REAL forever home. Thank you all for your help. I knew that Yorkie talkers were great helpers.

Did you happen to find out what his REAL name is? If so, what is it?

yorkiesmiles · 09-07-2007, 10:36 AM

Wondering what his real name is?

When you said Norman - I thought of Norm on Cheers - where everyone yelled out "Norm" - Cheers where everyone knows your name & you are loved for just being you!

Glad he got to go back to where he is already loved! What a happy ending.

Prayers for all those others missing a beloved pet!

La Princesa · 09-07-2007, 11:47 AM

Ijust got a 2 years old and after a week and a half he knows his name.. Just say it over and over gain, kinda like if you are over using it. He will get it.

tobyfan · 09-07-2007, 12:23 PM

Well when little lost BOB came into our lives we had no idea what to name him. We tossed out names for a few days and then my husband came up with the name Bob..and his face lit up and his ears perked and well...he just seemed to like it....So thats what we decided to name him...He had many choices and thats the one he liked best...

MissSophie · 09-07-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Wondering what his real name is?

When you said Norman - I thought of Norm on Cheers - where everyone yelled out "Norm" - Cheers where everyone knows your name & you are loved for just being you!

Glad he got to go back to where he is already loved! What a happy ending.

Prayers for all those others missing a beloved pet!

I just found out this afternoon that his real name is Quimby! The reunion was very emotional from what I was told. The wife had already started grieving, believing that she would never see her beloved Yorkie again. He was ecstatic to see his mom and dad.

DesertChildAZ · 10-18-2007, 01:04 PM

Miss Sophie - the yorkie in your profile pic is stunning. What wonderful coloring!

09-06-2007, 06:12 PM	#16
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	PS I think Old Geezer and Old Man is demeaning simply because he is a senior. Charlie is 10, rescue and has various names. Charlie was his name when Mr. Porter was his master six years ago. So, I kept Charlie, Charlie Barley, Mr.Wiggles, Buddy because he is so animated when I come home from work. __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

09-06-2007, 06:12 PM	#17
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 807 Blog Entries: 1	Great News For all who responded, I have great news. I had just answered the door to get the towel and the little guy's stuffed monkey with his scent when the phone rang. It was our vet. She had just received a call from the little guy's owners. He is actually 14! They have had him since 1993, and he just got away. They were looking for him everywhere, and they saw the ad in the paper today. I don't know how long he was missing, but he was taken to the vet on Monday. Great news, and now he has his REAL forever home. Thank you all for your help. I knew that Yorkie talkers were great helpers. __________________ Sophie's Mom :

09-06-2007, 08:06 PM	#18
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Oh, I am so glad to hear the good news. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

09-06-2007, 08:20 PM	#19
PollyPuppy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 56	Aww...that is so heart warming I was just gonna post that my grandmother would really really love to adopt 'norm' but I live too far away anyway, I suppose. So I am glad to see he is 'home'. __________________ My Polly My Angel

09-07-2007, 02:30 AM	#22
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	You can change his name just like you do with a little one. Just use it all the time when you are talking to him. He'll catch on fast once he sees all the loving he is going to receive. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-06-2007, 09:18 PM	#20
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	That is so sweet of you to take in this older dog. Im sure if you say the new name often he will learn that is his name. We have rescued lots of animals, and we always use a name for them until they find their forever homes. A few of the older dogs we played the guessing name game. we would just sit there with them and say name after name and some times they react to certin names, not sure if we guessed the right name or maybe it was just close. but thats the name we always ended up with. Cant wait to see pictures.

09-06-2007, 09:20 PM	#21
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Opps I just read your update. Im so glad he found his family, now Im wondering what the little mans name was. lol

09-07-2007, 04:27 AM	#23
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	I am so glad to hear the good news . Its so heartwarming to hear happy ending .

09-07-2007, 05:39 AM	#24
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I would have loved to see the reunion. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

09-07-2007, 10:36 AM	#26
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Wondering what his real name is? When you said Norman - I thought of Norm on Cheers - where everyone yelled out "Norm" - Cheers where everyone knows your name & you are loved for just being you! Glad he got to go back to where he is already loved! What a happy ending. Prayers for all those others missing a beloved pet! __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

09-07-2007, 11:47 AM	#27
La Princesa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 542	Ijust got a 2 years old and after a week and a half he knows his name.. Just say it over and over gain, kinda like if you are over using it. He will get it.

09-07-2007, 12:23 PM	#28
tobyfan YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 279	Well when little lost BOB came into our lives we had no idea what to name him. We tossed out names for a few days and then my husband came up with the name Bob..and his face lit up and his ears perked and well...he just seemed to like it....So thats what we decided to name him...He had many choices and thats the one he liked best...

10-18-2007, 01:04 PM	#30
DesertChildAZ YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 349	Miss Sophie - the yorkie in your profile pic is stunning. What wonderful coloring! __________________ Don't feed your yorkies "Greenies". Their lives depend on it.