Found a senior yorkie

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

I called the rescue today to check on this girl. It turns out the people who thought this was their dog said it wasn't when he brought the dog to them. I am going to fill out paperwork to foster this girl and she will more then likely be spending the rest of her days with me.

I will have a home inspection tomorrow afternoon and she will bring her to me then as she said she doesn't think my home is going to be a problem. My heart feels so much lighter now. I was so worried about her. I thought this was meant to be when my dh brought her home to me on Sunday.

Now I need to think of a name.

OH THANK YOU so much for checking on this sweet baby girl.

I am happy to hear you will be Fostering her.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Oh, that's too bad her owners weren't located. I pray for their sakes that they can. Thank you from a doglover for doing what you can to help reunite the family & caring for her until and if you do. I pray someone's heart is not breaking in two right now because she escaped or was taken, then ran away or something. Just keep up your good work and if they can't be located, maybe this little one can find a home with you. It's so good to know she's still not out in the streets and rain and cold! You sound like such a good person.

[Tinksmygirl]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Oh, that's too bad her owners weren't located. I pray for their sakes that they can. Thank you from a doglover for doing what you can to help reunite the family & caring for her until and if you do. I pray someone's heart is not breaking in two right now because she escaped or was taken, then ran away or something. Just keep up your good work and if they can't be located, maybe this little one can find a home with you. It's so good to know she's still not out in the streets and rain and cold! You sound like such a good person.

Normally I would agree with you but my instincts and heart don't belive thatshe was being well cared for by her owners. I don't know what her home was like so I can only go by her condition. Her owners still have 3 days to come forward, but I have a feeling they won't. The vet for the sanctuary is doing a full work up on her today and they all ready told me she is estimated to be between 9-11years old. I just want to do what is best for her.

[CouversMom]

I'm glad you have decided to foster her. Poor girl deserves a home where she is loved.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

Normally I would agree with you but my instincts and heart don't belive thatshe was being well cared for by her owners. I don't know what her home was like so I can only go by her condition. Her owners still have 3 days to come forward, but I have a feeling they won't. The vet for the sanctuary is doing a full work up on her today and they all ready told me she is estimated to be between 9-11years old. I just want to do what is best for her.

If she was disheveled and matted, any Yorkie can look like that after being out in the elements after a while. If she had bad teeth, so did my Jilly, even though she had regular brushings & dental cleanings with removal of teeth as needed. I brushed her teeth at least 5 days weekly and usually daily and she had regular vet checks but sometimes she still got tooth decay - her vets said from her tiny mouth and just because some Yorkies do get caries despite even intensive dental care. She was born a runt, had a form of malabsorption syndrome and didn't use her nutrition well; plus she had intense GI problems, allowing her to only eat that crummy Science Diet for Sensitive Stomachs and nothing else we ever tried her on - even the best of the best foods, worked. She ALWAYS got running, bloody diarrhea on all other food. She had the best of vet and home care but still wasn't the healthiest of dogs. She had LP in one knee but not serious enoug for surgery per her vet and as she aged, her back rounded up but x-rays & testing showed she didn't really need surgery just reduced jumping, certain activities. That's not to say your senior Yorkie find wasn't maltreated but sometimes even the most devoted Yorkie owner doesn't have a dog that is perfectly healthy.

[beachdog]

So hoping for a happy ending to this story. Do you have her yet?

[Tinksmygirl]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

That's not to say your senior Yorkie find wasn't maltreated but sometimes even the most devoted Yorkie owner doesn't have a dog that is perfectly healthy.

I hear what your saying, but I couldn't sleep well the past two nights worrying if I had done the right thing. I have to trust my instincts. My heart is saying if I had lost a yorkie that age I would be calling all the shelters looking for her everyday. Not to mention flyers and adds. I am just going to foster her for now, but I will keep her if I can. If I am wrong then the owners only need to come forward and show that they have cared for her. Vet references are easily checked. I feel better about this now.

[GeorgiesMomma]

I must admit I have been following this thread and really hoping she ended up with you and your husband and of course Tinkerbell I totally understand trusting your instincts in reference to her being cared for. While Georgie has had his health issues I truly believe anyone that looks at my sweet boy even minus 8 teeth will see how much he is loved and cared for. It's almost like you can read their eyes. I am so glad she will be with your family

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

I hear what your saying, but I couldn't sleep well the past two nights worrying if I had done the right thing. I have to trust my instincts. My heart is saying if I had lost a yorkie that age I would be calling all the shelters looking for her everyday. Not to mention flyers and adds. I am just going to foster her for now, but I will keep her if I can. If I am wrong then the owners only need to come forward and show that they have cared for her. Vet references are easily checked. I feel better about this now.

I hear what you are saying but tragic things do happen to families. Perhaps the dog got out as the owner was being taken out on a stretcher, is in the hospital or one-parent family & child is very seriously ill - things do happen to keep good people from being able to do the things they normally would. I do hope if the owner can't be found you can keep your little find. You sound like a woman in love! She sure is sweet looking and she is a lucky little girl to have been seen by your dh.

[Micah my love]

Aww wishing you the very best for you and your new baby... I believe that this was meant to be so enjoy

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

Normally I would agree with you but my instincts and heart don't belive thatshe was being well cared for by her owners. I don't know what her home was like so I can only go by her condition. Her owners still have 3 days to come forward, but I have a feeling they won't. The vet for the sanctuary is doing a full work up on her today and they all ready told me she is estimated to be between 9-11years old. I just want to do what is best for her.

I totaly agree with you on this. AND I am HAPPY you will be Fostering her. You are doing what is best for her.

[Lolasmom1211]

Your post make me smile. I have two yorkies that are the most precious babies in the world - Lola and Harley. I have fostered in the past and was asked recently to "transport" a little one from "animal control" of some sort to a vet where a rescue would pick him up. His front leg was mangled and he was filthy dirty...his eyes were so dirty that they were almost stuck together. Anyway, I dropped him at the vet with tears in my eyes - I hated the way he looked at me the whole drive there! For two days this baby haunted me...I finally called the rescue and told them I would take the dog and pay for all of his medcal care, etc. His leg could not be saved after seeing several different vets, and he had to have some teeth removed and bathed several times before I could even see his skin through all of the dirt and mats. He is now safe...he will never be on the streets again. He will always have a warm bed to sleep in, clean water to drink and plenty of food to eat. He will never be abused or alone again. I needed a third pup like I needed a hole in the head, but he needed me. The funny thing is, now, I can't imagine my house without him. He is so happy - happy to be safe, happy to be alive! He is precious and loves his "brother and sister". I can honestly tell you I have never regretted making the decision to go back and get him. Good luck and bless you and your husband for sharing your home with this precious little girl!

[Tinksmygirl]

Lolasmom1211, thank you so much for your post. It is such a heart wrenching thing to see an animal that is suffering from neglect or abuse. Thank you for saving that poor little boy. I hope I can make my foster girly feel loved and safe. This all happened so fast, but I feel like this is right and it is exactly what I need to do. Here is a photo I took on Monday just before the rescue had came and picked her up:

[YazminD]

Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

I called the rescue today to check on this girl. It turns out the people who thought this was their dog said it wasn't when he brought the dog to them. I am going to fill out paperwork to foster this girl and she will more then likely be spending the rest of her days with me.

I will have a home inspection tomorrow afternoon and she will bring her to me then as she said she doesn't think my home is going to be a problem. My heart feels so much lighter now. I was so worried about her. I thought this was meant to be when my dh brought her home to me on Sunday.

Now I need to think of a name.

So happy to see this and pray that you will get this little girl. Now Tinkerbell will have an older sister to look up to.
Again, Bless you and your DH for being such loving and caring people.

[dlaureanonw]

Bless your hearts for taking this little angel in. I am a big believer that things happen for a reason and your DH was meant to find her.. Please keep us posted