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09-03-2010, 07:29 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, BC
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| Newbie Van.Island Just to introduce myself. I live mid Vancouver Island and this is my first post. Have always had Yorkies and I'm sad to say I lost my beloved ANGUS 3 weeks ago (Aug.11) at age 14 1/2 yrs. I miss him dreadfully. We plan on getting another "buddy". He will never replace Angus as every Yorkie we've had over the years has a very special place in our hearts. I'll know when it's time to take this next step. I am hoping, when the time comes, to perhaps purchase a "rescue" Yorkie this time. Was wondering if anyone out there cld advise me about going this route. It wld make me feel so much better knowing that I helped save a precious Yorkie plus with us being seniors, we certainly wldn't want our Yorkie to "out live" us at this stage of our life. That is my main fear now, as we've had Yorkies who have lived to 16 years old. What are the pros in adopting? What are the cons? I appreciate any help you can give me. Also there doesn't appear to be alot of Yorkies for adoption out here on the west coast, most seem to be out East or down in the States. Would adopting from US be an option ?? Thx. so much for any advice you can give us. |
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12-29-2010, 11:54 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: BC CANADA
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| Hi occy; I am on Mid Van Isl as well. My girl is named Roxy and she is 3 years old. Believe it or not I got her out of used Victoria on line. She was neglected. Being in daycare, no kenneled, for weeks on end as her handler was in the interior at time dealing with family issues. Prior to that, Roxy was with a woman whose bf told her to get rid of her or he'd drowned Roxy.... When I got Roxy, she was a real mess. Underweight as well but overall in okay health. She had issues, mostly with confidence. I got her August 2008. To this day she is the most well behaved little girl there is. She is so grateful I suspect to finally have a forever loving home. She is my precious little princess of course. I wonder if from pup or rescue is best. I got Roxy at 15mnths old. I bet she was a sweet pup and thought of how different it would of been should I of had her from a puppy. In any case we are together now. I wouldn't change it for the world. I would say keep an eye out for a rescue. I did for two years. I envisioned the dog I wanted and voila, there she was, two years later and where I least expected. I did check the S.P.C.A weekly as well as all the common rescue sites. I was prepared to travel stateside. Luckily I didn't have to. You are right that there are not many Yorkie's or Yorkie X's to rescue but there are. I have since met another local woman who got her Yorkie rescue. My condolences on your loss. This must still be difficult. I can imagine. No doubt ANGUS lived a wonderful life. Peace be with you. Bless your heart. |
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