Originally Posted by bettyeanne (Post 1571690)

Thank you so much. I think what I understood was right rear leg and two bones broken. I'm not that familiar with bones but will find out more on Monday. It may be that he has to stay in foster longer but we won't release him until it's safe. I am noting your info and believe me we will be contacting you ... any info/advice we can get to help this little guy will surely be appreciated! Thank you again!

Originally Posted by Fuzzywug (Post 1570914)

Dear Caring YT Members,

Bettye and I have made a decision re: Reese. By the Grace of God, and the help of others, we will take up this challenge of making Reese's healing Reese's leg and have already found him the perfect home. I hope you not only agree with our decision, but that your heart is warmed by it. :)

As you all know, Reese is a Yorkie who has a broken leg and his owner can not afford to have it repaired. He is a single parent who has custody of his eight year old daughter. This man has been out of work for 3 months because of a broken back. On Monday he starts a new job as a finish carpenter. In spite of financial difficulties he still took their pet to the vet, got him pain meds and did the kindest, most loving thing they could do...... they searched for a rescue to help, rather than have him suffer.

We have spent numerous hours trying to find help for Reese. Last night two women called and said they were willing to pick him up and keep him until we could get him to a reasonable vet. Today they called and said that she had Reese in her possession. She was nearly hysterical when told me that it was the hardest thing she had ever done. She stood there while an 8 year old girl, tears streaming down her face, handed Reese over to her, saying: "I love you Reesie, but I know this is the best thing for you."

The fact that they've had some hard financial times does not diminish the fact that they truly love Reese. Kerry, the lady who got him said the look in Reese's eyes when she took him away just broke her heart. He will be spending the night with her. On Monday he will see the vet and we will know more about what needs to be done and the cost.

Our rescue goals for each pup are accomplished when we've found the perfect home - a home where a pup can love and be loved. We believe that Reese had the perfect home. Because of this we have decided that we will do all we have to do to have his legs surgically repaired. Then, with the same love it took to surrender Reese to us; we will send him to the perfect home, ... to the little girl he loves, to the family he loves and who love him enough to put his welfare above their own emotions.

This fellow emailed many other rescues looking for help. We are the only rescue who responded, even after I called some myself. Why did we respond and say we didn't have the money, but would still try to help? It was too painful to say we wouldn't or couldn't help. In spite of our lack of funds, Bettye and I both believe that if God sends you to it, He will get you through it.

This is the season of faith and miracles. We both have faith. Some people believe in miracles; Bettye and I count on them!


Warmest regards,
Trish & Bettye
Yorkie Rescue Colorado

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma (Post 1575622)

I hope you get some sort of good news tomorrow and can find a surgeon to do the surgery. I dontated also to help with Reese's surgery and hopefully the rest of the money that is needed will come in soon before it is too late to save the little guys leg. Please keep us posted. Also I see that you take new donated items to sell on your Yorkie rescue site. That is a great idea. I will have to see what I can do to try and donate to that also. I just bought some cute Christmas bows that are tiny for my yorkie kids but I will be happy to donate those to your cause. Let me know if you want me to take pics of them and send them to you or how it will work. There are 10 of them and they are small ones with the rubber bands on the back.

Originally Posted by erino77 (Post 1575712)

I just bought an item from your store. I hope everything goes along smoothly. :)

Originally Posted by bettyeanne (Post 1575887)

... isn't he adorable!!! Foster Mom says he is just the sweetest little thing ... gets along with her babies and, except for an occasional little cry because of the pain, is quiet and well-mannered! :) I can certainly understand why he is so loved.

Originally Posted by erino77 (Post 1576016)

Awww poor baby :( I am so happy to hear he is receiving medical attn. He looks like such a good friend:animal36 to have.
Those little casts are so sad looking. Here is one of Koda's little cast. Hope you don't mind me putting it here. Just to show even though times got rough and tough, these little guys make it through strong and great:)

Hugs to sweet Reese :hug:

Originally Posted by sweetr72 (Post 1576048)

You are so right when you say its all about the money...Its sad that a family had to lose their beloved pet because they couldnt afford surgery..imagine if you had to give your real child to a new home because you could afford surgery..its just wrong and sad..

Dawn

Originally Posted by bettyeanne (Post 1579204)

Thank you all for your encouragement and support! We are so anxious for Reese to have all this behind him and be on the road to recovery.

Kellie .... Trish & hubby came over last night and we talked through all the details and Reese will be staying overnight in the hospital. I have heard so much info I can't seem to process it all ... but I am happy that they will keep him to make sure he is tiptop before foster Mom brings him home. I would be mortified that I couldn't take care of him properly! :)