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dezertblu · 05-04-2006, 02:23 AM

Hello all this is Dez, LiL Moe's Mommy! I thought I would introduce ourselves and tell a bit about Moe.I am 36 and Live in the North East UK, I am originally from the USA, don't ask me where I am from as I was a traveller most all my life in the USA, I was a child of the state and grew up quick, went out on my own at 14.I have lived here in the UK with my husband since 2002 .I have always been an advocate for animals , all creatures great and small....I am the lady the kids brought injured or lost or abused animals to, I have always been the guardian of the "underdaog" so to speak. I have 10 pets right now, all save the birds are a rescue of one sort or another.We have Sassy , a 3 year old border collie , who was destined for the river in a potato sack, as she and 3 of her sibblings were chose to make the litter smaller.Her mother tess was a highly prized working sheep dog out here, and the farmer did not want to lose her to the extremely large litter.I saved Sassy though I couldn't save the others it was too late.Then there is 2 bunnies, both house bunnies and trained, though they do have indoor hutches.I have a guinea pig named Bob, he is blind in one eye and was being tortured by all the other pigs and rabbits at the pet store, so I promptly took him to the safety of our home.I have Stuart Little, he is my white rat, he was just a baby when we got him, he too was being tortured at a pet store but this time by kids, they would go intot he pet store and terrify him constantly, so him being just tiny and no one at the store protecting him, I took him to his new little haven.I have Teddy dog, he is my Whipet, Lab mix, he is an RSPCA rescue dog...he and his brother were beaten and starved from being puppies , the original owners were drug dealers and wanted to make them into mean savages to protect thier stash, well the RSPCA saved them and said to me they were so far gone they almost put them down.I am glad they didn't as Teddy is such a lovely dog with a wonderful nature.We then come to the 4 birds, Joey and Percy were my husbands before we met, and then there is Saphire and Berty, they are my 2 budgies.Finally last but absolutly not least at all we have LiL Moe! I have wanted a Yorkie for longer than I could ever say, and after meeting Dougal Dog my in laws 16 year old Yorkie, passed away now, I just knew for the pet I choose instead of it choosing me....I wanted a Yorkie.I began looking at the different breeders in the area and asking around, and there were no available pups in my area.....then I began thinking of a rescued Yorkie from a shelter, so I began looking into that.There were a few out there, but already spoken for, or there were a few but they had to be in only pet homes....so I continued looking.Then one day I called a breeder back to check if there would be any future pups to be on a list for.She told me I was in luck.A breeder she knew in a nearby town had just taken on another breeders pups as the breeder himself had had a stroke and may die, they were good friends and she was handling the homing of the pups for him.I called this lady and asked her if she had the pups still, and originally I wanted a female....I even had her name already "precious"..she informed me the girl and a boy were already taken and all that was left was one boy.I asked her if we could come see it, and she said yes, so we drove dirrectly over there.I was impressed at first her yard was full of yorkie statues and her dore was adorned with yorkie stuff too, inside her very lovely home was yet more yorkie mad stuff, and pictures of champions she had shown and ribbons everywhere! I thought wow this breeder is totally into the yorkie.Then I noticed for all the yorkie adornment there wasn't a yorkie to be seen in her home, only chiuahuas, I asked her about this and she said she was switching breeds.Then we went to see Moe.He was cordoned off in her kitchen with nothing but a paper, no blankie no pillow...where was his comfies?I had my husband look him over first as he has had the most yorkie knowledge with Doogle dog and a few others....Moe was so tiny and so friendly and outgoing.I noticed though...his ears were so red and swollen his eyes bugged out worse than a pugs and I just knew, something didn't feel right.I pretended to hug him to my face and listened to his chest, so very raspy and congested.....not good....and his right front paw had 2 nails growing sideways instead of straight....I asked her about this other breeder who fell ill, and she said his wife was the breeder but she died of a heart attack when these were born, and he was not the dog person, but did his best until they were weaned, around which time he had the stroke and this lady took over for him.I asked if there was a contact for him, she said no he was in hospital possibly dying....I asked who has the parents, she said another breeder, so I asked how we might see the parents, she said there was no way to, as she didn't know how to contact the other breeder.I thought fishy fishy, she had told me he had papers, so i asked to see them....they were papers you order yourself online for dogs with no pedigree....hmmmm.I asked how much she wanted for this LiL guy seeigs how from the start he would need immediate Vet care, she said he was £260....and that he was fit as a fiddle nothing wrong with him.....IS SHE INSAINE!?! Does she not see how red and swollen his ears are, how bugged out his eyes are?! Can she not hear the raspy chest? I kept thinking and looking at him and then came to the choice, I had to take him, he would be my rescue Yorkie, I knew he was farmed, I knew she wasn't being honest, and I knew he would die without care....so £260 was a small fee for his life.We have loved him ever since and that was Nov 2005.He has too many problems to count, so far knock on wood nothing life threatening....but I am quite aware of his chances with is background.I give LiL Moe the chance to have the best little life he can, and be Loved and cared for as he should....he isn't the female show dog starlette I had invisioned, far from it, but I Love him and do you know why...he makes me smile, and laugh, he makes me happier than I have been in years, as you see I am not perfect and I have been very ill for years, and this little doggy with all his imperfections has pulled me out of my gloom and brought me a little piece of sunshine!

bettyeanne · 05-04-2006, 02:54 AM

Welcome Dez & little Moe! Thanks for sharing and for helping so many of the little innocent ones out there who would never have a chance! I hope you enjoy it here at YT and will continue to share your furbabies with us!! Moe is a gorgeous little man and very fortunate that you came along and saved him!

Jaspermom · 05-04-2006, 03:19 AM

What a glorious story!! Dez, you have a heart of gold, and I believe you have brought little Moe as much sunshine as he brings you!! I just love your pictures and the frames you gave them! Nice job posting pics right away!

I truly admire the way you see the underdog in all your fur family, and nurture it and care for it and bring them love and happiness! You are a shining star, and I welcome you with open arms to Yorkie Talk!! You will be very happy here, and we are happy to have you!

dezertblu · 05-04-2006, 03:23 AM

Thanks for your kind remarks bettyeanne! I think as a severely abused being myself, I have a personal calling to try and make things right for these guys, I would care for and take in more if I could, but at present, I don't think hubby would go for it...LOL The animals actually "saved" me just as much as I may have saved them....being so far from my own country and having no "real world" friends to speak of here...they have deffinately kept me from feeling isolated or alone.Another reason I joined this wonderful forum.It says I don't belong to any groups...I want to but don't know how...LOL Cheers!

dezertblu · 05-04-2006, 03:27 AM

Jaspermom, that was touching, thanks..I have built a website for Moe, it is relatively new, as he has had a journal for the entire time we have had him, but this website of his is new, check it out, there is also a link to my online website and journal through Moe's journal.Let me know what ya think!
http://dezblu2.bravehost.com/index.html

Jaspermom · 05-04-2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dezertblu

Jaspermom, that was touching, thanks..I have built a website for Moe, it is relatively new, as he has had a journal for the entire time we have had him, but this website of his is new, check it out, there is also a link to my online website and journal through Moe's journal.Let me know what ya think!
http://dezblu2.bravehost.com/index.html

What a great website! Thanks for showing it to me!

lisatodd · 05-04-2006, 03:46 AM

hi and welcome...i am lisa from virginia beach va.....welcome and we look forward to posting with you

lil_twinkle_mum · 05-04-2006, 03:50 AM

Hiya Hun,

Really you should be commended for what you have done, It has been a pleasure getting to know you!

dezertblu · 05-04-2006, 04:01 AM

Thanks for all the kind replies, I did want to mention to anyone who has a website for thier doggy, Moes website has an online pals section and anyone who would like to be posted in there just follow the email link and give me the details, I would be happy to add ya! There is also a special causes page, so if you have a special cause page or know of one needing exposure, same thing email me the details. Also a note on rescuing or taking in of hard done to critter....make sure you realize ALL that comes with your rescuees situation, as your taking on thier baggage, wether it be medical or psychological, you are responsible for making it better for them not worse.If you want to help them but don't have the know how or life style to provide what they require.....don't take them on..find an organization or person who does....this will be a greater help to them. I make sure I am well read on any creature I choose to help, and if I don't know..I research ..not just one article but many as there are lots of so called experts writting things today.I don't do what I do for myself, as I personally would be financially better off if I didn't, but for me..it's not about the money needing spent or the baggage I have to deal with daily...it's about the smiles they give and the healthy glow they get, and the snuggles and cuddles and even the self reliance you see them develop.....you see thier spirit be and shine and you know you have done the right thing.I personally don't feel I do enough, but it is within the limits of my means..and that my friends is all anyone can ever do.

Jaspermom · 05-04-2006, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dezertblu

Also a note on rescuing or taking in of hard done to critter....make sure you realize ALL that comes with your rescuees situation, as your taking on thier baggage, wether it be medical or psychological, you are responsible for making it better for them not worse.If you want to help them but don't have the know how or life style to provide what they require.....don't take them on..find an organization or person who does....this will be a greater help to them. ....you see thier spirit be and shine and you know you have done the right thing.I personally don't feel I do enough, but it is within the limits of my means..and that my friends is all anyone can ever do.

Cindy AKA Livingdustmops is our resident rescue expert. I am thinking you and she will be good friends! I know there are many others on here that have taken on rescues, (my Dreama is one), and we all commend you for what you are doing. Thanks for the info, though, you are right. You need to research and prepare. Never rescue anything that you may feel the need to NOT keep yourself one day... the fur folk have been through enough disruption.

dezertblu · 05-04-2006, 04:35 AM

thanks for the info, I would love to meet her! I have really enjoyed meeting folks on here so far.

mustangbee · 05-04-2006, 05:02 AM

Dez!!!!
A big welcome to YT!!!!
I'm so glad you found this site.

Your opening really touched my heart. I'm sure you
and all your furbabies will fit right in here. You really have
a heart of gold. Welcome to our Family! I can't wait to hear
more about you. And see more wonderful pictures!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day!!!

dezertblu · 05-04-2006, 05:04 AM

Mustangbee, the more I hunt about ths place , I think your right..I have joined quite a few forums in the past, but none seemed friendly enough, or enough like a community to me, this place Rocks!

Olivier · 05-04-2006, 05:14 AM

Thank you for sharing the story and the pictures . On YT , there are a few peoples that rescue Yorkies . Recently , I went to a rescuer's meeting and met Diego ( YT member ) who rescued a 3 days old little one . It was so interesting to talk to him and meeting his little ones named Jade , Mitsou and Nathan .

dezertblu · 05-04-2006, 05:22 AM

Thanks for coming in to meet LiL Moe, we look forward to getting to know folks as we go along, there are a few here I have come accross a few times now, and it's such a pleasure to feel as if I recognize screen names...Cheers!

05-04-2006, 02:23 AM	#1
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 315	LiL Moe Hello all this is Dez, LiL Moe's Mommy! I thought I would introduce ourselves and tell a bit about Moe.I am 36 and Live in the North East UK, I am originally from the USA, don't ask me where I am from as I was a traveller most all my life in the USA, I was a child of the state and grew up quick, went out on my own at 14.I have lived here in the UK with my husband since 2002 .I have always been an advocate for animals , all creatures great and small....I am the lady the kids brought injured or lost or abused animals to, I have always been the guardian of the "underdaog" so to speak. I have 10 pets right now, all save the birds are a rescue of one sort or another.We have Sassy , a 3 year old border collie , who was destined for the river in a potato sack, as she and 3 of her sibblings were chose to make the litter smaller.Her mother tess was a highly prized working sheep dog out here, and the farmer did not want to lose her to the extremely large litter.I saved Sassy though I couldn't save the others it was too late.Then there is 2 bunnies, both house bunnies and trained, though they do have indoor hutches.I have a guinea pig named Bob, he is blind in one eye and was being tortured by all the other pigs and rabbits at the pet store, so I promptly took him to the safety of our home.I have Stuart Little, he is my white rat, he was just a baby when we got him, he too was being tortured at a pet store but this time by kids, they would go intot he pet store and terrify him constantly, so him being just tiny and no one at the store protecting him, I took him to his new little haven.I have Teddy dog, he is my Whipet, Lab mix, he is an RSPCA rescue dog...he and his brother were beaten and starved from being puppies , the original owners were drug dealers and wanted to make them into mean savages to protect thier stash, well the RSPCA saved them and said to me they were so far gone they almost put them down.I am glad they didn't as Teddy is such a lovely dog with a wonderful nature.We then come to the 4 birds, Joey and Percy were my husbands before we met, and then there is Saphire and Berty, they are my 2 budgies.Finally last but absolutly not least at all we have LiL Moe! I have wanted a Yorkie for longer than I could ever say, and after meeting Dougal Dog my in laws 16 year old Yorkie, passed away now, I just knew for the pet I choose instead of it choosing me....I wanted a Yorkie.I began looking at the different breeders in the area and asking around, and there were no available pups in my area.....then I began thinking of a rescued Yorkie from a shelter, so I began looking into that.There were a few out there, but already spoken for, or there were a few but they had to be in only pet homes....so I continued looking.Then one day I called a breeder back to check if there would be any future pups to be on a list for.She told me I was in luck.A breeder she knew in a nearby town had just taken on another breeders pups as the breeder himself had had a stroke and may die, they were good friends and she was handling the homing of the pups for him.I called this lady and asked her if she had the pups still, and originally I wanted a female....I even had her name already "precious"..she informed me the girl and a boy were already taken and all that was left was one boy.I asked her if we could come see it, and she said yes, so we drove dirrectly over there.I was impressed at first her yard was full of yorkie statues and her dore was adorned with yorkie stuff too, inside her very lovely home was yet more yorkie mad stuff, and pictures of champions she had shown and ribbons everywhere! I thought wow this breeder is totally into the yorkie.Then I noticed for all the yorkie adornment there wasn't a yorkie to be seen in her home, only chiuahuas, I asked her about this and she said she was switching breeds.Then we went to see Moe.He was cordoned off in her kitchen with nothing but a paper, no blankie no pillow...where was his comfies?I had my husband look him over first as he has had the most yorkie knowledge with Doogle dog and a few others....Moe was so tiny and so friendly and outgoing.I noticed though...his ears were so red and swollen his eyes bugged out worse than a pugs and I just knew, something didn't feel right.I pretended to hug him to my face and listened to his chest, so very raspy and congested.....not good....and his right front paw had 2 nails growing sideways instead of straight....I asked her about this other breeder who fell ill, and she said his wife was the breeder but she died of a heart attack when these were born, and he was not the dog person, but did his best until they were weaned, around which time he had the stroke and this lady took over for him.I asked if there was a contact for him, she said no he was in hospital possibly dying....I asked who has the parents, she said another breeder, so I asked how we might see the parents, she said there was no way to, as she didn't know how to contact the other breeder.I thought fishy fishy, she had told me he had papers, so i asked to see them....they were papers you order yourself online for dogs with no pedigree....hmmmm.I asked how much she wanted for this LiL guy seeigs how from the start he would need immediate Vet care, she said he was £260....and that he was fit as a fiddle nothing wrong with him.....IS SHE INSAINE!?! Does she not see how red and swollen his ears are, how bugged out his eyes are?! Can she not hear the raspy chest? I kept thinking and looking at him and then came to the choice, I had to take him, he would be my rescue Yorkie, I knew he was farmed, I knew she wasn't being honest, and I knew he would die without care....so £260 was a small fee for his life.We have loved him ever since and that was Nov 2005.He has too many problems to count, so far knock on wood nothing life threatening....but I am quite aware of his chances with is background.I give LiL Moe the chance to have the best little life he can, and be Loved and cared for as he should....he isn't the female show dog starlette I had invisioned, far from it, but I Love him and do you know why...he makes me smile, and laugh, he makes me happier than I have been in years, as you see I am not perfect and I have been very ill for years, and this little doggy with all his imperfections has pulled me out of my gloom and brought me a little piece of sunshine! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love & Light Always

05-04-2006, 02:54 AM	#2
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Welcome Dez & little Moe! Thanks for sharing and for helping so many of the little innocent ones out there who would never have a chance! I hope you enjoy it here at YT and will continue to share your furbabies with us!! Moe is a gorgeous little man and very fortunate that you came along and saved him! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

05-04-2006, 03:19 AM	#3
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	Dez, I LOVE your story! What a glorious story!! Dez, you have a heart of gold, and I believe you have brought little Moe as much sunshine as he brings you!! I just love your pictures and the frames you gave them! Nice job posting pics right away! I truly admire the way you see the underdog in all your fur family, and nurture it and care for it and bring them love and happiness! You are a shining star, and I welcome you with open arms to Yorkie Talk!! You will be very happy here, and we are happy to have you! __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.

05-04-2006, 03:23 AM	#4
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 315	Thanks Thanks for your kind remarks bettyeanne! I think as a severely abused being myself, I have a personal calling to try and make things right for these guys, I would care for and take in more if I could, but at present, I don't think hubby would go for it...LOL The animals actually "saved" me just as much as I may have saved them....being so far from my own country and having no "real world" friends to speak of here...they have deffinately kept me from feeling isolated or alone.Another reason I joined this wonderful forum.It says I don't belong to any groups...I want to but don't know how...LOL Cheers! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love & Light Always

05-04-2006, 03:27 AM	#5
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 315	Thanks Jaspermom, that was touching, thanks..I have built a website for Moe, it is relatively new, as he has had a journal for the entire time we have had him, but this website of his is new, check it out, there is also a link to my online website and journal through Moe's journal.Let me know what ya think! http://dezblu2.bravehost.com/index.html __________________ Love & Light Always

05-04-2006, 03:46 AM	#7
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	hi and welcome...i am lisa from virginia beach va.....welcome and we look forward to posting with you __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

05-04-2006, 03:50 AM	#8
lil_twinkle_mum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester, england Posts: 248	Hiya Hun, Really you should be commended for what you have done, It has been a pleasure getting to know you! __________________ Wendy Twinkle www.dogster.com/?299741.

05-04-2006, 04:01 AM	#9
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 315	Thanks Thanks for all the kind replies, I did want to mention to anyone who has a website for thier doggy, Moes website has an online pals section and anyone who would like to be posted in there just follow the email link and give me the details, I would be happy to add ya! There is also a special causes page, so if you have a special cause page or know of one needing exposure, same thing email me the details. Also a note on rescuing or taking in of hard done to critter....make sure you realize ALL that comes with your rescuees situation, as your taking on thier baggage, wether it be medical or psychological, you are responsible for making it better for them not worse.If you want to help them but don't have the know how or life style to provide what they require.....don't take them on..find an organization or person who does....this will be a greater help to them. I make sure I am well read on any creature I choose to help, and if I don't know..I research ..not just one article but many as there are lots of so called experts writting things today.I don't do what I do for myself, as I personally would be financially better off if I didn't, but for me..it's not about the money needing spent or the baggage I have to deal with daily...it's about the smiles they give and the healthy glow they get, and the snuggles and cuddles and even the self reliance you see them develop.....you see thier spirit be and shine and you know you have done the right thing.I personally don't feel I do enough, but it is within the limits of my means..and that my friends is all anyone can ever do. __________________ Love & Light Always

05-04-2006, 04:35 AM	#11
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 315	cool thanks for the info, I would love to meet her! I have really enjoyed meeting folks on here so far. __________________ Love & Light Always

05-04-2006, 05:02 AM	#12
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Dez!!!! A big welcome to YT!!!! I'm so glad you found this site. Your opening really touched my heart. I'm sure you and all your furbabies will fit right in here. You really have a heart of gold. Welcome to our Family! I can't wait to hear more about you. And see more wonderful pictures!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

05-04-2006, 05:04 AM	#13
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 315	Thanks Mustangbee, the more I hunt about ths place , I think your right..I have joined quite a few forums in the past, but none seemed friendly enough, or enough like a community to me, this place Rocks! __________________ Love & Light Always

05-04-2006, 05:14 AM	#14
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	Thank you for sharing the story and the pictures . On YT , there are a few peoples that rescue Yorkies . Recently , I went to a rescuer's meeting and met Diego ( YT member ) who rescued a 3 days old little one . It was so interesting to talk to him and meeting his little ones named Jade , Mitsou and Nathan .

05-04-2006, 05:22 AM	#15
dezertblu YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 315	Hello Olivier! Thanks for coming in to meet LiL Moe, we look forward to getting to know folks as we go along, there are a few here I have come accross a few times now, and it's such a pleasure to feel as if I recognize screen names...Cheers! __________________ Love & Light Always