Spike was dropped off at the local pound at 15 years of age

[sugarmamma]

Bob I have been looking for this thread! I can't wait to meet Spike! We may have to do another Suntree Cafe breakfast with the pack

[ltret0294]

Sounds like a great idea. We will be out of town this weekend and a friend will be pup sitting.
Next week? Leave a VM/PM. The folks at the Suntree Cafe and "my groomer" all want to meet Spike/Zipp. Gotta keep the "Z"'s going.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by ltret0294

Sounds like a great idea. We will be out of town this weekend and a friend will be pup sitting.
Next week? Leave a VM/PM. The folks at the Suntree Cafe and "my groomer" all want to meet Spike/Zipp. Gotta keep the "Z"'s going.

Zipp is cute! I was wondering if you were gonna try to teach that old dog a new name How 'bout Zyke? Zing? Zang? Zane?

[lil fu fu girl]

Originally Posted by ltret0294

Sometimes a story just tugs at your heart strings and you have to act.
I flew from Melbourne FL to Columbus OH and back Feb 27 to adopt Spike. He is a sweet little old guy who is House Trained. He lets me know when he has to go potty, holds his potty very well. The vet visit Mon 3/1 indicated that the only thing really wrong with him was some dental and he's 15 years old. The next day he got a nice bath and grooming. He is a spry(?) 15. He will hop up onto the couch, and the top of the back and stands his ground at breakfast, supper and treat time. He's 7 1/2 lbs and I suspect he'll put on another pound or two. He was definitely worth the trip. I'll be posting pictures of him and the other pups next day or so.

I am just now seeing this and had to say that you did a wonderful thing for that little old timer! What a selfless act!
We need more like you around.

[BabyBrizzy]

you are a true Hero in my book!

[yorkielover4lif]

: cheer:

Originally Posted by ltret0294

Sometimes a story just tugs at your heart strings and you have to act.yay!!!!!! another happy ending! thank you for giving this senior another happy evr after



I flew from Melbourne FL to Columbus OH and back Feb 27 to adopt Spike. He is a sweet little old guy who is House Trained. He lets me know when he has to go potty, holds his potty very well. The vet visit Mon 3/1 indicated that the only thing really wrong with him was some dental and he's 15 years old. The next day he got a nice bath and grooming. He is a spry(?) 15. He will hop up onto the couch, and the top of the back and stands his ground at breakfast, supper and treat time. He's 7 1/2 lbs and I suspect he'll put on another pound or two. He was definitely worth the trip. I'll be posting pictures of him and the other pups next day or so.

[ltret0294]

Just bringing all YTers up to date on the old guy/15 yrs old who was dropped/dumped at an Ohio shelter b/c, so they said, of new carpet.

Well, Zipp is now 16 (?) slowed down a little but still can hop up onto "his" new Lazy Boy reclining love seat. He lets JB sit on the other side. He has been an absolute joy and turned into a little cuddler. Still has no problems holding his poop/pee although some mornings (5AM) he pushes the younger pups aside b/c he has to really go. He's a little scruffier than the pic last March but he is well fed, taken care of, and most importantly, LOVED.

[boopster]

phew! This thread was started before I joined YT and my heart just sank as I realized that it was an old thread about an aged dog with a new posting. What a relief to find that you were sharing how well he is doing with the group. What a generous thing you have done - rescuing this dog. I bet his life with you is a thousand times better than the life he had with the original owners.

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by ltret0294

Just bringing all YTers up to date on the old guy/15 yrs old who was dropped/dumped at an Ohio shelter b/c, so they said, of new carpet.

Well, Zipp is now 16 (?) slowed down a little but still can hop up onto "his" new Lazy Boy reclining love seat. He lets JB sit on the other side. He has been an absolute joy and turned into a little cuddler. Still has no problems holding his poop/pee although some mornings (5AM) he pushes the younger pups aside b/c he has to really go. He's a little scruffier than the pic last March but he is well fed, taken care of, and most importantly, LOVED.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for updating us on the little fellow. I really could have cried when I first read his story. I was so happy for him when you went to get him. It sounds like he has a wonderful life with you - the life he deserved. I don't know how people can do what they did to him!

[Patti]

It is so great to hear a good update. I just don't know how anyone can give up one for carpets. He must be so happy to be spending his golden years in a loving home.

[CouversMom]

It's great to hear that he's doing great Thanks for updating us!! But... I think your update should include pictures?!

[Lisa and Pic]

Oh, I am so thrilled to read a happy update and thank you for taking him into your life and home.

[ltret0294]

Originally Posted by CouversMom

It's great to hear that he's doing great Thanks for updating us!! But... I think your update should include pictures?!

Posted new pics of Zipp and the rest of the gang
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/album.php?albumid=9516

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by ltret0294

Posted new pics of Zipp and the rest of the gang
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/album.php?albumid=9516

Thanks for posting the link to the pictures. Zipp looks great and so happy.

[Ringo1]

What a nice update! So glad to hear good news for a change. Thank you for rescuing him.