So excited!!! Finally!!
 

I am rescuing a little female yorkie tomorrow!! I'm so excited because I've been wanting to do this and finally my opportunity came. She is 3 years old and needs teeth cleaning. The skin around her eyes are raw...from trying to get out the cage (I heard). She's been caged up most of the time and matted when the person rescued her from that circumstance. I'm taking her in because the girl can't keep her and I don't want her to go into the wrong hands. Wish me luck and I will keep you guys updated! I've been waiting for a foster from YTNR...but there were none in my area (I guess) since the last time I was contacted was the distance of where I live from a specific shelter. This will be my first time and If you have advice for me, please send them along! I know some people who are affiliated with rescues so I will be so lucky to have their help! More help and advice, the merrier!!

That's so awesome!!! I adopted a senior yorkie last month!! And it has been an absolute JOY!!!! Please post pics when you can. :)

That is wonderful! Poor little baby. You may just be what she needs right now. Best of luck! Keep us updated!

That's great!! Poor baby. SInce it seems like she doesn't like to be crated maybe look into an ex pen for the times she would need to be crated. Look for signs of allergies as the raw skin could be a sign of that. If you can get vet records or the vet's name.
I know she will be so grateful to be in a loving home. I can't wait to hear more.

congratulations! i am so happy you are giving this little girl another chance! thank you for taking her in and giving her a good home. sounds like she really needs it! i adopted a yorkie puppy in october and she is the best! everything i wanted and more! dentals are very important and she will probably need it done every year or two like all/most yorkies. best of luck to you & the rescue!

How lucky for that little girl!:)

Enjoy her, get to know her and then you will be able to see what all she needs besides a loving home and a new life! It warms to the heart to know that there are so many people at least there is here on this board that want to do the better good and take these babies in and give them what they deserve most in life. LOVE

thank you for rescuing.
Here is a "book" I found a few months ago.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...free-book.html

I found it very informative.

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So I have picked her up. She's in the process of getting adjusted. I just gave her a bath.
Her nipples looks like they have been nursed on before (she's not spayed), so that means that she's given birth before...:eek: She's less than 4 lbs!!!! Her teeth are in REALLY BAD shape. It looks molded and the gum's rotting. It even looks like the gum is growing on the teeth. Will she need teeth extraction? There's a vet that will do all that for $200. Is that a good deal? She's super matted here and there...When you touch her, you can feel her spine, ribs, and just about everything...she needs to gain weight.
I was told that the vet suggested putting her to sleep because of the condition of her teeth...:eek: Is that ever the case?? I feel so sad for her.
She pooped and her poop is bad (really soft). She pees A LOT and poops quite a lot too. She is fenced into a little area with a crate inside as she's not potty trained. I have placed potty pads all over inside the fenced area so she can go whenever...I took the door off the crate because I don't want her to be scared of it.
My top concern is her weight, skin around the eyes/muzzle, and her teeth. If you have any advice for me, please! I have attached pictures on here. She has the cutest ears!! They remind me of Dumbo :p

oh that poor baby! I bet she's never had her teeth looked after so you will probably be looking at extractions. better to get them out before the bad teeth lead to other health problems. and being toothless or near toothless is absolutely NO reason to put her to sleep! I would be shocked at a vet who would suggest it. There are lots of dogs who do just fine without teeth. there is kibble that's small enough to be swallowed whole and there is canned food. I can't give you any input on the cost as it's been years and years since I've had a baby need extractions. Best of luck with her.

Bless her heart...Thank you for being an angel to her aid. She has had a miserable life and now there will be happiness in her life!! Thank you, thank you!

Bless you for saving this poor girl. She will most likely loose many teeth during her dentistry, but she will feel Soooo much better & gain weight when she gets those infected teeth out. You will be amazed how she comes around when she feels better. I have a rescue ( Lilly Mae ) that had the most horrendous teeth I have ever seen & she was skin & bones & couldn't walk from back pain when she came to me. After her dentistry & a couple of trips to the Chiropractor she started to gain weight & act like a puppy again @ 10 yrs old. She had to have all of her boobies removed on 1/20 as they all had started to grow little tumors in them. She got her stitches out 2 wks ago & is doing super today & she's now 12 yrs old. You will see, she will come around & she will be so grateful to you for all you have done for her.

OMW!!! I can't believe she is ONLY 3 years old!! Poor baby...she's obviously going to need a LOT of TLC!!

Besides getting her to a Vet...I'd make sure she's on premium quality dog food....maybe even supplements...I'm sure she'll look like a totally different dog when she gets the love, attention and nutrition she desperately NEEDS!!!

Looking at her pictures brought tears to my eyes....I cannot imagine leaving her like this. :( She is a very lucky girl to have you! You will have such a wonderful bond with her because she will feel so thankful for all that you are doing.

Sending you and her hugs!

:thumbup::thumbup: Good post!

Just give it some time and all will work out. I'm on 3 years and you would never know she was the same girl!

Poor baby. I am so glad she is with you now. Nikki, who the vets estimate to be 17 was a rescue. When I met him and his owner(RIP) 18 months ago, his breath was so bad you couldn't get near him and he of course didn't want to eat much. I took him to the vet and he agreed to do the 900 dental for 400 since his owner couldn't afford it. He had all his teeth extracted and gum/bone work done. He did really well with the extensive surgery. His tongue doesn't hang out which surprised me. Since I took him in a year ago he has gained weight and become a little chow hound just like my girls. He no longer looks all hunched up either. So I would think she would do well with a dental as long as her pre blood work turns out fine. I wonder if her skin problem is due to allergies. Her peeing could be a UTI or stones. A complete vet exam should help determine exactly what is going on. It all sounds like things that can be fixed. I think you will be amazed at the difference once she has her dental and starts eating more. Bless you for taking her in.

How is she doing now? She is very cute. Does she go in her crate? If not, I would put a bed in the area for her. She may hate that crate. If she was poking her head through trying to get out, then she may not even go in it. Her skin will heal on her face. I feel so sorry for her. That's pitiful, but she's got a chance at a nice life now.