A Rescue Dilemma

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

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!

hmm its a back leg with two broken legs? thats unusual unless its near the pelvis. i'm interested to see what the vet says on monday.

[BelwoBelwo]

The part about the little girl brought me tears. Love is about doing what is best for the person or in this case the yorkie. As I was reading, I imagine how I would've felt if I had to surrender my yorkies because I couldn't afford the vet bill. I felt ever ounce of pain the dad and the little girl felt while reading.

I am so happy that you are helping and will return the yorkie to this family. Bless you. Please update us and if possible post some pictures up. It would be nice if this yorkie could return home for christmas.

Originally Posted by Fuzzywug

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

[tiggerr36792]

I sent in a donation, I hope it helps as it wasn't alot but everybit counts i'm sure.

[TLC]

I just went to your site and made a donation as well. I can't wait for this baby to get better and go back home. What an awesome story

[time2go]

Just makes me wanna cry! Made a donation and a bought a little something too. A really great thing you guys are doing!

[kalina82]

i just bought two things from your store as well. Every little bit helps

[Grayson's mom]

i sent in a small donation, I know every little bit helps!

[bettyeanne]

BelwoBelwo ... thank you so much ... I know we have all had financial difficulties at one time in our lives and I can only imagine how helpless this Dad felt. He did everything he could possibly do himself and it had to take a tremendous amount of love to make this decision. We are praying that everything will go well enough for Reese to go home by Christmas but it will be up to the vet. He may be with his foster Mom longer than that but just knowing that eventually he will be back in his home is so wonderful!
tiggerr36792 ... thank you for anything ... we appreciate every little thing and especially your prayers that we can help these babies.
TLC ... Thank you so much ... we are so anxious for him to recover and be back with his family! I know it's a little out of the ordinary, but Trish & I don't usually go by a pattern!!
time2go ... Thank you! We are just overwhelmed by the caring, loving response to this little guy. His foster Mom says that he is just the sweetest little one and he is so loving! You can just tell that he was raised in a very loving home.
kalina82 ... thank you, Kellie! I will update as soon as we hear tomorrow. I don't know what time the appointment is. I can hardly wait to hear!
Grayson's mom ... Thank you so much ... you will just never know how very much we appreciate all that has been done! We just have one miracle after the other.

[CO_yorkie_momma]

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.

[erino77]

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

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

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.

Thank you so very much! The response to this little guy is just overwhelming ... Trish & I have just cried rivers! We will know more about his condition sometime this afternoon after the vet's see him. We are just praying that it can be a simple repair. Yes, absolutely, we take anything that anyone wants to donate! My Patrick is going to ban me from his "stuff" .... he shops for "Big Boy Toys" more than a woman shops for shoes!! I found a "primo" item of his last night & by tomorrow AM it's gonna be in our General Store! Geeezzzz ... it's just sitting there gathering dust! I will update here as we get news and I finally have a pic of little Reese that I will post in a few minutes! Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!! God bless you!

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by erino77

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

Thank you! I can hardly wait for this day to end and I pray I will have wonderful news to report!! God bless you for caring!

[bettyeanne]

... 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.

[erino77]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

... 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.

Awww poor baby I am so happy to hear he is receiving medical attn. He looks like such a good friend 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

[sweetr72]

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