sorry I wasn't saying rescue was bad. I hope you didn't take it that way.


I do have to say though I have heard alot of rescues are very hard to adopt from or ever get responces from. I can understand being causous but most are harder to adopt than If you were adopting a child.

I know that no one will let me adopt a rescue because I have a child and because Pixie's not fixed yet because of all her health problems. We've had to postpone her fixing again because of being on steroids, but the rescues say that makes us irresponsible and won't consider giving us a pup. That's why I was trying to find her a home myself, I can be a little more understanding about some things. And someone could "rescue" her even though a rescue may not allow them to.

I hope something works out by Tuesday!! Poor little Angel...I cant wait to see updated pictures of her...

Dawn

If I had the funds and a train could come to Canada she would be mine!! I always think of her and get excited to see a new post, hoping that she has found a forever home. She just sooo needs someone to pamper her and love her. Poor sweetheart..my heart breaks for her.

Dawn

I'm sure we could get a train to Canada, the question would be affording her dental work. I think that seems to be everyone's big hangup.

I am curious to how much her dental care would cost...sounds like a just a few teeth to be pulled out..a couple broken ones too right? Poor thing must have really been abused. Does she show any signs of it...such as fear? I just want to cuddle her and make things all better...how can people do this to a little dog...she should have had a better start...sorry Im going on and on about this but grrrr it just irks me!! I look at my own little spoiled furkids and cant imagine them having anything less than the best...

Dawn

I honestly have no idea how much it would cost for her dental. I didn't bother getting an estimate because i know that vets vary so much, and if my vet said $300, I didn't want someone mad at me because their vet charged $600, ya know? She's got a couple loose ones that need to go. As for the broken ones, do they pull those? I don't have any idea.

She was definitely not properly taken care of. But she really doesn't show MUCH sign of anything. She almost acts like she totally belongs and that everything's hunky dory. The only time we notice anything is sometimes when we walk up to her, she'll cower. But she lets you pick her up, pet her, she'll sit in your lap, lay in your bed, etc. She cowers most for my husband - we wonder if a male abused her. But for the most part, she still even lets him pick her up and such. She's a great dog and will make a wonderful pet. I only wish we could keep her. If this happened once we were back home, we definitely would be keeping her, but it's going to be a while yet. :(

that poor baby...I can't even imagine how anyone can abuse a dog but know it happens. I wish I knew someone to help ....

Yeah, I've been trying to contact some rescue groups... Praying one can take her today.

Any updates???

oh goodness... I'm in Texas too I was praying someone woould have taken her by now.. poor baby.... Gizmo is not fixed if not I would offer... shoot..... it just breaks my heart knowing this poor baby might be turned over to a rescue.....

Awww, everyone, don't be sad if she's in rescue. Most rescues keep the them in foster homes NOT kennels and they do work hard to find good, forever homes.

P.S. I just hope that if she goes to rescue the folks their will be kind enough to keep us posted on her progress.

Just wondering what is happening with Angel. I know that Tuesday was your "deadline". Please keep us posted.

angel rescue
 

Lopsi..let me know if I can help you.. I have the texas state directors name if you call me on the cell phone number I provided to you privately.

roxanne

Rockbaker - yes, I'd like those, please... I *just* got home, and this is the first time in days that I've had access to the internet. I'll have to try to call tomorrow I guess (it's a little late right now).

Not really much for an update on Angel. No one wanted her, even the rescues I contacted, no one got back to me. I did NOT contact the rescues that said they'd only take her if they had a cage for her - I'm not turning her over to that kind of rescue because they're obviously not doing all they can for their animals. Anyway, I don't guess it would have mattered much though, because I wasn't giving up the opportunity to go see my daughter, and Angel had to spend some time in a cage while my husband was gone (which is a lot of time)...

She's supposedly doing well with the potty training thing, though. Really well...

I was hoping to see that she found a great home, we are still praying for her.

I was hoping the same. Any updates on Angel? Is she still with you, Lopsi?

She's still with me for now, but I do have an update :D

I've been in contact with the rescue that roxanne put me in contact with. They're working on placing her in a foster home. She should be placed sometime within the next few days. We talked for a long time about her, puppy mill dogs, what her life's been like, what she does good with, etc.

She's looking for a foster home with at least one "stay at home parent" - I told her how great Angel did when I was here with her all day, and how she's really not doing quite as well when we have to leave her all day. She gets depressed, and she freaks if you put her in the kennel. I also told her all about her potty training and that she's not totally potty trained yet, but if someone's there to take her out, she goes.

They are also going to get her fixed and do her dental work. I explained my sittuation and what all we've done for her. I told her that we've spent over $300 that we really didn't have anyway, and I apologized for not being able to follow through and finish getting her ready for a permanent home. She seemed to understand.

We talked about her rescue organization, too. It sounds like the place I want to turn Angel over to. They don't keep dogs in cages, which is a big thing for me. I've had several rescue places say they'd take her... because they had a cage her size. As you can see, I still have her :p My theory is that she's lived enough of her life in a cage, and she's getting to experience real life now. Why take that away from her? And besides, I've had her a few weeks now and no one wants her, what makes them think she'll go home within a few days and that a "cage is ok for a short time like that"? I think it's inhumane. Anyway :p I know that's my personal opinion, but I'm too convicted to turn Angel over to life in a cage.

So this rescue organization places all dogs in foster homes and lets the dog live with families. I explained that Angel's a puppy mill dog and that yeah, she's doing really well, but she still needs TLC. They're going to try to put her with someone who has experience in puppy mill rescues (unlike me, until now lol) :) Maybe, just maybe, she'll get what she deserves. Finally.

Wow, well I was just sitting here studying away, and this lady calls me and says....
"Hi, my name is [insert name], and Barbara's Bow-Wow said you might have a yorkie rescue available?"

Barbara is my groomer :p

I told her about Angel, and I told her that we're working on getting her into a foster home, so if she really wants her, she needs to act fast.

They are an older couple that want a little dog to baby. No kids or anything, and I told her about Angel needing dental work. She agreed to get that done if she took her...

Anyway, I'm gonna run call Barbara and see what she says about the lady since I only know her from a phone call :p

That is great news I hope it goes well :)
when I went to the shelter the other day though there was a coulpe there turning their little dog in they had her 8 years and said they had desided to travel and didn't want her anymore:mad: :thumbdown makesure you ask lots of ??? of the prosective owners.
and good luck.

WOW...that's great news! I hope it all works out for you and Angel. You have done such a great thing by taking her in.

Tammy

The sad thing is, I have to admit....

My husband and I were laying in bed last night talking about how attached we've gotten, and that we're gonna miss her bunches when she goes to her new home.... :(

Lil'angel
 

I'm glad it looks like things are going to work out....I've found YTNR to be wonderful organization who would do anything for the yorkies...

Yes, we foster the yorkies in our homes...no cages..(they may be crated at night till they get acclimated with the family or during travel)..and are treated as family....

when they need us, we're there for them and get the medical attention and care they deserve.

I know you will miss her, Lopsi...I still miss every foster yorkie I've ever had...but I know they went to wonderful homes..yes, I've kept one for myself!...

Let me know if I can help you,

roxanne in NC

Oh, I was so excited to get this email...My fingers are crossed that this is a qualified couple and the Angel goes to a loving home.

Roxanne, thank you so very much for everything you've done for little Angel. I know I can't give her what she needs, but I've enjoyed every minute of helping her get over some of her battles. She's truly been a little angel and a pure delight for us.

I just pray that she gets to go to a great forever home soon and that she gets the attention she needs (both medical and physical). :D

Woops. Internet blip, double post. Sorry :p

I am so glad for you and Angel she needs to have her very own Mommy that loves her all the way.:p

Just knowing Angel is alright is thanks enough!
 

Just knowing one more of the little helpless angels is going to a good home is thanks enough....I get so upset seeing the abuse that goes on..

they call volunteerism a thankless job..NO WAY...I get thanks with yorkie love and yorkie kisses everyday!

roxanne in nc

I have to admit, I was pretty outraged when I laid eyes on her the first time. My mind was already pretty well made up what I was going to do, even though I also knew I couldn't keep her. I just COULDN'T leave her there.
And I know what you mean, it's been difficult and stressful sometimes, but it's definitely been worth it to watch this scared, dirty, stinky, horribly abused & malnourished yorkie.... come out of her shell, wag her tail, get cleaned up, run and play, learn about the bed, get excited over hot dogs, and the list goes on and on.... She even kisses me now :D