Farmer & Dell need homes - they are in Illinois

[yorkiesmiles]

Here's Dell, the girl, Adopt a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Dell: Petfinder

And here's Farmer - they are to be adopted together Adopt a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Farmer: Petfinder

[ace611]

ooooh they are ADORABLE!!! im sure they will be snatched up immediately! I wish i had room in my house....but i would have a bazillion dogs....i want to help them all! Someone will surely help them they are too cute not to!

[a2luckygirl]

Boy that is a sweet pair!! someone is going to get real lucky with 2 liitle ones!!
They are not that old either- 3 1/2 yers!!
ah, 2 cute!!

[Mathteacher]

I went to see these babies today and they ARE adorable! The male is a little shy and is kind of big for a Yorkie.

I've been watching this list for two years now just waiting for my babies to come along. It seems they are always in California, Florida, or Texas and never near me, but these babies are only about a half hour away! I'm excited!

Unfortunately, I just lost my 25 year old son less than 4 weeks ago and I am still experiencing a lot of grief. I'm a little reluctant to have my life go through so many adjustments and once.

In addition, we have an upcoming 2-week trip planned in order to give us some time to relax and work through our grieving process, so we would have to leave the dogs somewhere while we were gone.

On the other hand, they do seem like they would be a perfect fit for us and we could help them get over their grief, and they could help us with ours.

I'm not sure if the timing is right or not. On one hand, the timing might be perfect, because I need these babies as much as they need me.

[yorkiesmiles]

I am so sorry that you have lost your son - I will pray for you.

I can understand your hesitancy. I will pray for your decision-making -- it is a big decision. I know some people feel that something else to focus on can help working thru grief - for others, it can happen too soon, too fast.

I am so thrilled though that you went to see them. You know lots of people on YT have bigger yorkies - some fondly call them teapots and say there is more to love.

If you do decide to adopt them - will the foster family or the rescue keep them the 2 extra weeks? I would definitely ask, it may help them with the transition

[Mathteacher]

Actually, they might be silkies instead of yorkies. at least that is what the rescue said. The male most likely IS a silky because he is longer than he is tall. Even though he is bigger than what I had hoped for, he is the one that tugged at our hearts, basically because he is shy and the little girl seems to be the boss, so we felt sorry for him. My husband could probably relate to him better, too! LOL!

They did agree to keep them for us while we were in California for two weeks (first time to go there ever). However, our trip is not planned for about another 5 weeks, so that is quite a time difference. I think she was just saying she would keep them during that time....meaning we could bring them back during that two week period.

My husband and I were both talking about them last night and I could tell he was settling into the fact we might get them. The dogs are mainly for me because I work at home and LIKE to stay home most of the time, however, my husband works 40+ hours and when he isn't working, he is outside doing something. He is an outdoor man so he is rarely in the house unless he is in bed. )

I hope that don't get snatched away from me before I get a chance to make a decision, but as I said, I don't want too many drastic changes in my life at the moment. My son would have loved these dogs, though.

It has been 4 weeks tomorrow that I received the "dreaded news" and it took about two weeks for the shock to wear off and I'm not sure it has completely.

I hate waking up in the mornings. This morning,as I was getting up, I was thinking how much easier it would be if I had two bouncing dogs loving on me as I was waking up!

[Key2Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Mathteacher

Actually, they might be silkies instead of yorkies. at least that is what the rescue said. The male most likely IS a silky because he is longer than he is tall. Even though he is bigger than what I had hoped for, he is the one that tugged at our hearts, basically because he is shy and the little girl seems to be the boss, so we felt sorry for him. My husband could probably relate to him better, too! LOL!

They did agree to keep them for us while we were in California for two weeks (first time to go there ever). However, our trip is not planned for about another 5 weeks, so that is quite a time difference. I think she was just saying she would keep them during that time....meaning we could bring them back during that two week period.

My husband and I were both talking about them last night and I could tell he was settling into the fact we might get them. The dogs are mainly for me because I work at home and LIKE to stay home most of the time, however, my husband works 40+ hours and when he isn't working, he is outside doing something. He is an outdoor man so he is rarely in the house unless he is in bed. )

I hope that don't get snatched away from me before I get a chance to make a decision, but as I said, I don't want too many drastic changes in my life at the moment. My son would have loved these dogs, though.

It has been 4 weeks tomorrow that I received the "dreaded news" and it took about two weeks for the shock to wear off and I'm not sure it has completely.

I hate waking up in the mornings. This morning,as I was getting up, I was thinking how much easier it would be if I had two bouncing dogs loving on me as I was waking up!

I am in Illinois & I will watch them for you for 2 weeks if you need help. I live on 2 acres with a lot of room to play. I think they are the answer you so desperately need right now. I Believe your Son is smiling in Heaven on these 2 Beauties. Their names are as adorable as they are. Farmer looks much like my Jazzi & she is 100% Yorkie & the sweetest of my 3 by far! My Prayers go with you in your decisions. Just let me know if you need my help.

[yorkiesmiles]

hmm - I'm not sure what to think about the 2 being Silkies vs Yorkies - I just know I have 2 small yorkies, with long hair and people ask if they are Silkies, so I know there is confusion between the 2

Doesn't surprise me that Dell is boss -- I have always had animal in pairs, and the female is always the dominate one - including my Roxy will do a sassy bark at Bubba if he wants to come out in HER backyard - she barks right in his face for a minute But I would think with your help, you could teach Dell that you are leader of the pack and that should help lessen her dominance over Farmer.

Glad you have offers for care -- I can understand why you might want to wait 7 weeks to bring them home. Praying the best for you

[Mathteacher]

Originally Posted by Key2Yorkies

I am in Illinois & I will watch them for you for 2 weeks if you need help. I live on 2 acres with a lot of room to play. I think they are the answer you so desperately need right now. I Believe your Son is smiling in Heaven on these 2 Beauties. Their names are as adorable as they are. Farmer looks much like my Jazzi & she is 100% Yorkie & the sweetest of my 3 by far! My Prayers go with you in your decisions. Just let me know if you need my help.

When I read your response I cried, of course it doesn't take much for me to cry right now. This morning, I had a dream that my son rode up on a bike (he was younger in my dream). Then, stopped and sat there and just smiled at me. It was so comforting to me as I was waking up. Then, when I read your above comment about him smiling down from Heaven, it fit with my dream and I started sobbing.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

What part of Illinois are you in?

[Key2Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Mathteacher

When I read your response I cried, of course it doesn't take much for me to cry right now. This morning, I had a dream that my son rode up on a bike (he was younger in my dream). Then, stopped and sat there and just smiled at me. It was so comforting to me as I was waking up. Then, when I read your above comment about him smiling down from Heaven, it fit with my dream and I started sobbing.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

What part of Illinois are you in?

I'm in Frankfort, it is a far SW Suburb of Chgo. Near Orland Park, Tinley Park, Mokena & New Lenox. Right off I-57 or I-80. I'm not sure how close that is to you. About your Son & your Dream. Believe It! Something also told me to let you know he was smiling.

[linsvs]

Gee it sure sounds like these babies really belong with you ... Tough decision..

[Mathteacher]

Originally Posted by Key2Yorkies

I'm in Frankfort, it is a far SW Suburb of Chgo. Near Orland Park, Tinley Park, Mokena & New Lenox. Right off I-57 or I-80. I'm not sure how close that is to you. About your Son & your Dream. Believe It! Something also told me to let you know he was smiling.

I appreciate your offer to babysit while we are on our trip. Even though the rescue group offered to take them in during that time, it seems like such a cruel thing to do to them.

Actually, I live in the Peoria area, BUT, we are flying out of Midway Airport on Sept 27, so I MIGHT take you up on your offer! How much do you charge?

[Jeri Cunningham]

Originally Posted by Mathteacher

I went to see these babies today and they ARE adorable! The male is a little shy and is kind of big for a Yorkie.

I've been watching this list for two years now just waiting for my babies to come along. It seems they are always in California, Florida, or Texas and never near me, but these babies are only about a half hour away! I'm excited!

Unfortunately, I just lost my 25 year old son less than 4 weeks ago and I am still experiencing a lot of grief. I'm a little reluctant to have my life go through so many adjustments and once.

In addition, we have an upcoming 2-week trip planned in order to give us some time to relax and work through our grieving process, so we would have to leave the dogs somewhere while we were gone.

On the other hand, they do seem like they would be a perfect fit for us and we could help them get over their grief, and they could help us with ours.

I'm not sure if the timing is right or not. On one hand, the timing might be perfect, because I need these babies as much as they need me.

I'm so sorry you lost your son.

We had a little girl almost 1 year old returned to us as we always sell based on getting the puppy back if anything happens. We placed her with a woman that lost her husband last Oct. She has had Emma for a few months and said she helped with the grieving process. Her YT sign on is Nothwang. Emma actaully gave her a reason to smile again and has been quite a comfort.
I'm sure Joanna would be happy to tell you how much a yorkie helped.

You may want to think about how nice it would be to be needed and busy to help with the greiving process. You could look into having someone watch them while your on vacation.

[Key2Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Mathteacher

I appreciate your offer to babysit while we are on our trip. Even though the rescue group offered to take them in during that time, it seems like such a cruel thing to do to them.

Actually, I live in the Peoria area, BUT, we are flying out of Midway Airport on Sept 27, so I MIGHT take you up on your offer! How much do you charge?

I work at the Midway Hotel Center & could meet you there if you like, or you can come directly to my Home. Whatever is easier for you. I charge $10.00 a day per dog. I take off work whenever I dog sit so I have to make up a bit of the difference. I still believe I am about 1/2 the cost if not more than other "In Home" Sitters. I will take them on daily walks & give them plenty of play time. I have a Beautiful Room off my kitchen where they can sleep at night with just a gate & beds instead of a kennel. Unless of coarse you prefer I crate them at night. The rest of the day they will pall around with me & my Yorkies. That is if everybody get along. Believe me if I notice anybody acting up a bit I will send mine downstairs to my Sons level. He has his own apartment down stairs. It is just Myself, My Husband (Retired) and our Son who attends JJC. We will give them the Love & attention they need when you're away. Think about it & let me know. I am leaving this Saturday for a week in Florida with my Daughter & Grandkids B4 they go back to School (if Fay doesn't keep us away) but I will be back on the 30th.
Take Care & I'll keep you in my Prayers. Jan

[ace611]

so did you take farmer and dell? sounds like a perfect fit!