Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie (Post 2568080)

I do understand that 5 weeks is too young to leave the Mom and pups but I also know that according to the breeder Ellie will be the last one of the litter to be picked up (tomorrow night). The breeder also told me that Mom is no longer allowing the pups to nurse and that she has "dried up".

As for contacting a rescue, I have already started researching that. I have found 3 Yorkie Rescue groups here in Virginia and have contacted them all...waiting to hear back. I have also contacted AKC and my local SPCA who has given me the contact information for SPCA and AC in the county where the breeder lives.

I do have the time and more than enough patients to care for Ellie. I am at home 24/7, my children are all in school from 8:30 - 4:00 everyday, and the vet is less than 2 miles away and he is on call 24/7 for emergencies! I do have knowledge of caring for tiny babies from kittens covered in fleas with white mouths to helping my rabbit deliver her kits when they were breech. Ellie will have me all to herself and I don't think that too many people out there could be more prepared to deal with whatever may happen. All I was asking for was advice on what to expect from a 5 week old puppy.

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 2568198)

I just want to wish you good luck with your little girl.
Can't wait to see pictures.
It sounds like she will be in good hands.

Good luck,


Yes, I agree that there was a thread a couple of months ago
with the same story. That's the first thing I thought of when
I saw this one. Wonder how that pup made out?

Welcome also,

Originally Posted by luvfla (Post 2568249)

....Didn't Sweet Violet get Puddin' at 5 weeks?

Originally Posted by phfgkl (Post 2568282)

I'm glad someone else remembered that thread. I mean it was written almost identical to this one. The breeder had 5 week old pups and there was an emergency and she had to leave. I'm thinking I remember who it was, can't remember her name, but, it's actually been a few mos. back, and the puppy was a yorkie mix, and the lady was from SC and I believe the last thread I've seen on here, the lady that got the puppy has cancer, and she was wanting to know if we all thought it would be okay if her sister kept the puppy for her for awhile. Is this the one I'm thinking of Carol?

Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie (Post 2568711)

Does anyone know where this post was located? I have tried looking for it but that is like looking for a needle in a haystack! I can tell you that the breeder that I am working with is in Virginia not South Carolina.

Originally Posted by Mommy2Ellie (Post 2568707)

I contacted her and Puddin' was 6 weeks old, but she also cares for orphaned pups and kittens. I have emailed her about what is going on and I hope to hear back from her soon!

Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 2568734)

Puddin was really big, too. She was close to two pounds at six weeks which is more the size standard Yorkies are when they go home at 12 weeks:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-big-baby.html

Originally Posted by mscat (Post 2568850)

Best of luck with your new puppy. It is great that your home 24/7. This is ideal. As long as the puppy is eating every few hrs and drinking well she will do fine. I am sure you will give her plenty of love and care. I am glad she is going to you. Keep us updated on her progress. :aimeeyork