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Kentucky

Name: Fergi
Gender: Female
Age: 4
Weight: 10.5
Location: KY
Adoption Fee: $375

For more information on Fergi, contact foster parent at: kyorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Fergi


11/9/11 - She could be a Duchess and is a Yorkie, so it only fitting that her foster mom named her after the Duchess of York, “Fergie”.  Now a little about the newest royalty in the YHR family:

Fergi was somehow brought in as a stray to a local animal control shelter and surprising to us, not claimed.  Maybe her owners did not want her anymore, maybe her owners did not know where to look for her at, maybe Fergi prayed that her owners wouldn’t find her and ran away.  We aren’t sure, but what we do know is that she is now safe in a YHR foster home working on clearing up her flea issues, seems they set up camp on her backside and refused to move out!  Well, flea prevention was a success, the fleas have moved out and, unfortunately, taken some of Fergi’s hair from the hips down with them.  However, it is slowly growing back and she is still beautiful.

When Fergi initially entered her foster home, she was a little testy with the other pups, but that is to be expected since she had been through so much. Now that a little time has passed, she seems to be co-existing fine as just yesterday she was admiring her foster siblings playing a game of chase and joined in for about 3 seconds.  She even picked up a toy for a few seconds.  There is potential there for a party girl.

She has no problem in the eating department and actually should lose at least one pound.  Got to keep that royal figure.

Fergi is an absolute doll and loves to be with her humans.  She follows her foster mom around everywhere.  This may subside when she gets more comfortable, but for now she is a velcro dog.  She seems to pick her favorite person and then becomes their shadow.  She is a little slow to warm up to new people, who can blame her since she has been on the street, at a shelter and in a new home all in a two week period.  That’s a lot even for a high society girl such as Fergi.

She is doing very well on potty training, but we don’t want to get too confident because we all know yorkie’s can be stubborn in this area.  But it does seem that she holds it pretty well and goes outside when taken.

She walks well on a leash and harness, can manage getting on the furniture without having to be picked up and ...... listen carefully ..... LOVES kisses.  She will put her paws on your shoulders (almost as if holding you down) and give you kisses all over your face.  This will go on as long as her human can tolerate it.  She is just a lovebug and is thankful to her foster mom for saving her.

Fergi doesn’t mind having a bow put in her hair or being brushed, but she must have had a bad grooming experience in her previous home since she goes all Napoleon when you try to clip her bangs or trim her toenails.  Her foster mom is working with her on this.  For now, we’ll say she’ll probably be a terror in the grooming department, so a calm, sweet groomer will be a must.

Because of Fergi’s anxiety with having her face and paws touched, a home with small children would not be ideal.  Also, she seems to be a bit of a darter, so “watch those open doors”.

We are still learning about Fergi everyday and will post when new personality traits present themselves.  In the meantime, if you think your castle is fit for this Dutchess, please fill out an application and her royal staff will be in touch.  Fergi apologizes in advance for the ones that don’t get her.





11/6/11 - BIO COMING SOON!

Fergi's Donors:

None

Louisiana

Name: Annie
Gender: Female
Age: 5
Weight: 7.5
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $350

For more information on Annie, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Annie

8/20/11 - Allow me to introduce myself... Annie!  Annie Oakley!  Just kidding.  It’s just Annie, but I’m actually waiting for someone to give me their last name.  Although, like Annie Oakley, I grew up in a country scene.  I was living outside, made to have babies for money.  Now that I have luckily entered rescue, I’m living inside, sleeping in a bed, and we are finding out that I LOVE attention.  Cuddling is my favorite past-time and if I could be loved on 23.5 hours a day, I would be a happy Yorkie.  I just can’t get enough of my human(s).  I walk every step with you and when you sit or lie down, I am so close to you, I’m like second skin.  I love to be held and touched and when you stop petting me, I will move closer to you begging to be petted.  I think this is a result of never feeling or having this before and am not ever going to give you a chance to take it away from me again.

I would probably do better as an only pet since I am in a foster home with one other submissive male dog, and I get jealous and snip at him when he tries to come close to foster mom.  I want her all to myself.  Recently, a female pup was brought over and I instantly took a disliking to her.  So we have to assume I’m an alpha and would not do well with other dogs unless one is soooo laid back and doesn’t care that I get all the attention from mommy and daddy.  Sorry for this personality quirk, but I’ve been outside, giving birth to litter after litter with no human interaction all my life and I have it now and am going to be selfish about it.  I’m sure there is a home out there that only wants one adorable little devoted diva.  Well, I can be that.  I dote on my human, so one is all you need.





8/16/11 - BIO COMING SOON!

Annie's Donors:		Traci Morreale

Name: Peyton
Gender: Male
Age: 3
Weight: 3.2
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $425

For more information on Peyton, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Peyton

1/19/12 - Hi, my name is Peyton and I’m a pit/rottie mix.  Just kidding, but I am definitely a big dog in a small dog body.  I am full of myself and want everyone to know it.

I used to have a loving mom and dad, but they decided to have a baby with 2 legs and boy did that send my life for a loop.  They were afraid that I would hurt the baby with my snappy, overzealous personality, so they gave me to rescue.  Can you believe that?  You devote yourself to people from birth and wham, they just give you up like non-kept new years resolutions.

Speaking of resolutions, I’ve made a few myself.  1) Find a mom and/or dad that can not/will not be having 2 leggers; 2) Take up meditating.  I hear the calming effect is good for high-strung cuties such as myself; and 3) Learn to realize that I don’t have to be the biggest, baddest yorkie in the home.

As stated, I will not go to a home with small children or one that is active as the chaos just sends my little brain into overdrive and stresses me.  My appetite for food and life is 100%.  I attack -  ok, maybe bad choice in words, I greet each day like it is my first and my last.  I love people and LOVE toys.  Takes me a little while to start playing with them in a new home, but once I'm settled, I will have them strewn all over and I love the squeaky ones.  I can be a barker, so an apartment would not be the best home for me.  It’s not all the time, just if I get started for whatever reason, it takes me a while to come down.  I can tend to get mentally overstimulated easily and need a calm household that doesn’t preempt me to act as if I went to classes with Napoleon.  

I do well with a bath, love to give kisses, LOVE having my belly rubbed and will totally fall asleep during rubbings, am VERY treat/food oriented (which is a plus if you are wanting to teach me things) and am very observant.  The one time I don't have alot of energy is when it is time for bed.  All foster mom and dad have to do is turn out the light and I'm out until morning.

I would probably do best in a home without cats and if you have another dog, one that wouldn't put up with my crap would be better.  I wouldn’t mind having another 4-legged brother or sister, but he or she would need to not be too submissive or I might be too much for them.  I might be little, but I’m a scrapper and not afraid of anything.

I’m working on my potty training but am currently wearing a belly band (diaper for male dogs) since I have just recently been neutered and still have the urge to mark.  Do realize that I'm tiny and so is my bladder and I can’t hold it long.  So a home where someone is gone 8 hours or more a day and cares if they have to come home and clean up tinkle spots isn’t for me. 

Do some soul searching and self-observation and if you truly think you can provide me the home that I deserve, fill out that online adoption application.

Woof!  Woof!

Peyton's Donors:

None

Name: Reno
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Weight: 5
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $275

For more information on Reno, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Reno

1/1/12 - Reno is a sweet tiny little guy with an adorable face and zest for life.  He does have a lot of nervous energy and can’t seem to not be pacing back and forth or in a circle.  He has been checked out thoroughly and there is nothing wrong with Mr. Reno physically, it seems that he is just a little ADD.  Out thoughts are that Reno was previously used for breeding and kept in a cage with nothing to do all day and very little space to do nothing in.  Normally these dogs start to walk in circles because of the lack of space and boredom.  He was picked up as a stray and brought to the pound undoubtedly after his previous “humans” were done with him and dumped him.  

The vet estimated his age at 8 years old from his eyes and teeth, but you would never think he was 8 with the spunk and energy he has.  He is happy, sweet and friendly and doesn't mind other dogs, but doesn't play with them.  If you reach out for him or go to pick him up, he is timid and lowers to the ground, but once being held and petted, is fine and will give kisses.  He hasn't attempted to play toys yet.  He is working on his potty training and will do his business outside when brought, but still has mistakes.  He loves eating and LOVES his treats which is excellent for training since he is so treat oriented.  He will whine to get your attention or if he is just bored and needs to remind you he’s there and wishes to be talked to.  He isn’t pushy with this, but you can tell that he appreciates whatever positiveness comes his way.

Don’t you want a new baby boy to ring in 2012 with?




12/21/11 - BIO COMING SOON!

Reno's Donors:

None

Name: Rocky
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Weight: 8.5
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $225

For more information on Rocky, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Rocky

11/8/11 - Welcome to “CHIHUAHUA HAVEN RESCUE”.  Thought I’d change the name of our group since everyone seems to want these darn long haired dogs on this site rather than me.  Maybe it will give me an edge since the rescue’s name is now after me and not them.

So I originated from Mexico and not Yorkshire, England (I can’t help where my peeps are from); so my hair is short and not long and silky (I don’t require all that grooming and brushing all the time); so I have a tail and not a short little nub (Don’t be hatin, it is much easier to tell when I’m excited or happy when my tail is in flight).  Oh, and let’s not forget the two cute little brown markings over my eyes that make me always look as if I’m in serious thought (which I am as to why I’m not wanted).

Now, who you gonna adopt?  The Chihuahua at “CHIHUAHUA HAVEN RESCUE”, or those dust bunny collectors lucky enough to make it on my site?


7/25/11 - Hola!  That’s “Hello” in my language and pretty much the only Spanish word I know.  I might not be fluent in multiple languages, but I am a great guy whose does understand a lot of English words.  I know my name, outside, hungry, treat, good boy (I really like this one).  I know there are others, but just can’t think of all of them right now.

I know I’ve told ya’ll this before, but I love to give kisses, especially before bedtime.  I have to get in my goodnight kisses and will then retreat under the covers for night-night time.  A home with small children is a no-no since my inner Napoleon seems to come out with them, but an adult or two with a nice warm lap and a comfy bed will make me a happy Chihuahua.

Won’t you consider getting me off this Yorkie site and letting me make you the happiest and most grateful dog owner alive.

Adiós!  Oh that’s goodbye in Spanish.  Guess I know two words, although I only want to tell you Hola!



3/18/11 - Rocky wanted to check in with everyone to make sure that it wasn't forgotten that he was up for adoption.  Christmas has already passed, New Year's came and went, Valentine's Day rolled around, and we just recently celebrated St. Patrick's Day, and still no applications for Rocky to have a family of his own.  He knew that it would be tough to get noticed on this yorkie site, but is just amazed at some of the other pups that have gotten adopted before him.  He is comfortable and enjoying life with his foster parents and the other pups at his foster home, but knows that somewhere out there is a home that will look at this face and just have to have him join them.  While he waits, he'll continue to be the best foster baby ever.  



1/13/11 - In the black and tan corner, weighing 8.5 lbs., with a record of being the best little Chihuahua foster ever, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, please welcome, Rockyyyy the Rockstar Balboaaaaaaa!  Rocky is the underdog since his opponent(s), are all the other yorkies on the website that everyone is looking at because it’s a yorkie rescue website.

Even though Rocky is a Chihuahua, he was lucky to get accepted into Yorkie Haven Rescue because he needed a home and time was running out.  His previous owner was getting up in age and had to move in with her daughter.  Let’s just say that Rocky was about 10 lbs. too much baggage for the daughter.  When Rocky was surrendered, his nails were so long, they curled under, he had several hot spots that had caused some hair loss and he was severely overweight (10 lbs.).  He could still stand to lose a little, but we are doing this slowly.  When watching him walk, it was clear that something was wrong with Rocky’s back legs and he was in pain.

After being examined, it was determined that Rocky had torn cruciate ligaments in both back legs and would need immediate surgery.  He has now had his bi-lateral acl surgery  and has recovered.  The vet said that it had been at least a year that he walked around this way and in pain without anything being done, so even though his back legs are 100% now and he gets around fine, his walk will always be that of back legs with arthritis.  Rocky can even use the steps to get out of the bed.  Going up is a different story, but he has learned to walk to the side of the bed and wait to be picked up.

He is up against some stiff competition here on the yorkie rescue site, but you could never meet a sweeter and more loving pup.  Rocky loves to sleep with his foster parents (under the covers), he is great with a bath (doesn’t really care for being blow dried though), is good on his potty habits (if let out regularly), loves to play with his humans playing with toys, but isn’t so much of a velcro dog that he won’t leave your side.  There are times that he will just go off and lay in one of the doggy beds by himself.  So what do you say?  Yorkie or Chihuahua?

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!

Rocky's Donors:		Betty Payne
Betty Payne

Name: Sammie
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Weight: 9
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $275

For more information on Sammie, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Sammie

1/2/12 - Well Sammie has had his bladder stone surgery and has recovered very well.  The vet's office received the final calculi report on the stones that were sent off and it was a calcium oxalate stone.  He is being put on a a specialized diet (U/D), which is sold at most vet's offices.  We will follow-up with another urinalysis and x-rays in a few months.



12/7/11 - The reason I’m in rescue was on the news.  My mom was killed in our home by someone very close to her who then turned the gun on himself.  I sat in the home for approximately 2 days following this incident until someone came looking for mom.  Unfortunately, no one in the family wanted me and I ended up at the local animal control.  So there I was, scared, lonely, missing my mom and praying that I was not meant to die at this shelter.  Well, one of mom’s co-workers found out about me and she set out to spring me from jail because she couldn’t bear the thought of me there.  She had enough pups of her own and didn’t need another permanent one, so she reached out to rescue for help.  Yorkie Haven had an available foster home nearby and agreed to take me in.

I truly miss my mom and I hope she knows how much I loved her, but thank goodness for people that do rescue, or I was sure to die there in the shelter on that cold, concrete floor.  I’m still alive, and every night before I go to sleep, I tell my mom how much I love her and ask her for her prayers in helping Yorkie Haven find me another permanent home where someone will love me like she did and treat me right.

I have to admit, my foster home is great, but I need something more permanent.  I love playing with my fur foster siblings, but if given the choice between them and my humans, I will choose my human – dad or mom, it doesn’t matter, just really fond of the two-leggers and just long for (uh, demand) attention.  I love to give kisses, sit in your lap, be petted (when you stop petting me, I nudge your hand to continue), love to be talked to and play with toys.  Ok, maybe I’m a little too fond of my toys because I kind of guard them and growl if anyone tries to take them.  Foster dad is working on this with me.  For this reason, I cannot be adopted to a home with small children.  I am doing great on my potty training, sleep well at night and am just an all around great catch.  I knew that, but since I can’t speak, who can I tell?

I am neutered, am up to date on shots, had blood work done, tested negative for heartworms and had a dental and am the proud owner of 12 pearly whites.  This truly isn’t a problem for me if you don’t have an issue with it.  I am able to eat small bites and my great foster parents mix in a little soft food for flavor and ease.  Just a few days ago, foster mom and dad noticed some blood in my urine, so brought me back to the vet and we found out that I have 1 large bladder stone the size of a grape.  Now a grape might not sound large to you, but I’m only 9 lbs. and I can tell you, it doesn’t feel great.  I will be having surgery very soon to have it removed, so please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

After all I’ve been through lately and with this upcoming surgery, you would expect me to have a much worse attitude, but I’m a very positive guy and know that God is looking out for me and will find me the best home ever.  Until then, I’ll just have to shower foster mom and dad with kisses.  So let me know if you are looking for a pot of gold, because I’m it!

Sammie's Donors:		Nancy Leicht
In Loving Memory of Eve Bennett

Name: Scarlett
Gender: Female
Age: 5
Weight: 15
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $350

For more information on Scarlett, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Scarlett

1/30/12 - Scarlett has completed heartworm treatment and doing great and her teeth are pearly white now.  She is ready to join her forever family.


1/2/12 - Scarlett has done great through her heartworm treatment and is nearing the end.  She will go into the vet on 1/17/12 to follow-up with another heartworm test.  She will have her teeth cleaned at that time and then will be totally ready for her new family.


11/17/11 - Scarlett will be starting heartworm treatment Monday.  Say a little prayer and keep her in your thoughts.


11/6/11 - Yes, I'd like a number 3 with a diet coke. I'm sorry, I thought the lady with the camera was taking my lunch order.

I’m an outgoing girl that never meets a stranger and will never pass up time to sit in your lap and get belly rubs. I have a great personality and could be a motivational speaker at the depression convention. I eat well (maybe a little too well since foster mom says I should actually be around 12 lbs. and am on a diet), take medicine nicely, love following you around and being near you. I tend to pull on a leash since I want to take everything in at one time, but foster mom is working with me on that. Since I love to run around in the back yard for play and potty, leash walking will not be a substitute for a secure fenced yard.   I am working on my potty training and haven’t had an accident yet, but I have to admit, foster mom brings me out quite frequently.

I came from a home where I was living outside, so I am loving all this attention and inside world.  Maybe a little too much since when I’m in my humans lap, I tend to want all the attention and growl and any of the other pets wanting attention.  But a verbal reprimand seems to be working well.  I do like other dogs, cats, nice children, nice adults, fish, etc.  I just like EVERYTHING.

The result of living in the South, outside and not on heartworm prevention is that now I’m heartworm positive. I just got all my shots, bloodwork and medicine for the yeast in my ears. Next on the vet list is spay, dental and heartworm treatment. Even though I cannot leave my foster home until I’ve completed my heartworm treatment, I will be accepting applications now from those great dog owners who want a Texas size yorkie from Louisiana.

Now, about that lunch order.... oh, foster mom says Ill have salad. Ugh!

Scarlett's Donors:

None

Name: Spanky
Gender: Male
Age: 11
Weight: 6.5
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $200

For more information on Spanky, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Spanky

12/30/11 - Well Christmas has come and gone and boy did I get a lot of toys this year.  I’m another year older, but more handsome than I’ve ever been with personality that just won’t quit.  I don’t play with my foster siblings so would do best in a home without rowdy pets that like to play a lot.  I’m a senior and I don’t like things to get chaotic or loud.  I love a lap and to have my chin rubbed.  I know, the chin thing is a strange, but I LOVE IT!!  My eyes are showing the first signs of cataracts, but I get around perfectly.  My hearing is great, but I admit not what it used to be, or maybe I just have selective hearing.  Just kidding.  Anyway, if you have a quiet home where we can relax, sit in a chair or bed and watch tv and then play with my toys, fill out that little application and let’s see if you and I can make a match.


8/29/11 - My foster mom just made a video of me from pictures that were taken from when I first arrived at Yorkie Haven Rescue.  It shows my transformation from Hideous to Handsome.  Please watch! 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LdAiqJnnp8



5/19/11 - When Spanky was browsing the website, he could not believe that it was January since his last update.  He also can’t believe that someone hasn’t snatched him up yet and he has been in his foster home since July of 2010.  Spanky has come a long way in this last year.  He started off with no hair, crusty skin a flaming case of demodex mange, yeast and bacterial infections, and so on.  This is one of those rescues that we can honestly say that he is a diamond in the ruff.  He started out as pitiful existence of a pup not even knowing if he would make it and has blossomed into the handsome guy you see in these pictures.

Don’t let Spanky’s age scare you away.  He is considered a senior, but there isn’t really anything senior about him.  He loves to play with toys (squeaky ones) and has quite the personality.  Spanky has to be in your lap, or right next to you in the bed.  He eats good, is good with a bath, likes to be blow dryed, loves treats, knows his name, walks well on a leash and loves to sun bath in the yard (or near a window in the house) when the weather is nice.  He is a gentlemen with his potty habits and is such a great catch, it will be hard to see him leave the Haven when his time comes.  But we know that Spanky needs a mom and dad to wrap around his little paws and spoil him rotten and we are looking forward to him calling someone his own.

He is the hall monitor so to speak in his foster home.  Although he does well with the other pups in his foster home, he will not play with other pups and does not like the activity level to get too rowdy or he will have to let you know to calm it down.  He is an all around great pup who makes everyone that meets him fall in love with him.


1/21/11 - Well, I went to the groomer today and got my hair trimmed.  Now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d be able to say.  Coming into rescue bald gives this hair thing a whole new prospective for me.  And, if I must say so myself, I’m quit the handsome yorkie now.  Who wouldn't want to wake up to this face every morning?

11/1/10 - It was my friend, Snicker’s birthday yesterday, and I decided to throw her a party.  We opted out of wearing the party hats, but still, a howling good time was had by all. By the end of the party, we were all pretty pooped pups.  Too tired to even participate in trick or treat after the party.  Sorry kids, but we turned out our front light and just rested.  I got a little sad thinking that no one knew when my exact birth date  was, but foster mom and dad said for me not to worry, a day would be chosen and I too would get to have a party.




10/5/10 - Sniff!  Sniff!  That’s the sound of me smelling my own breath, and boy does it smell good.  I had my teeth cleaned today and I didn’t realize just how nasty my mouth was.  A few teeth fell out on their own, they pulled a few and then they cleaned and whitened the remainder.

Since this is only the second time I’ve gone to the vet since I entered my foster home (since I was going through Demodex treatment), foster mom asked the vet to re-evaluate me and estimate my age.  At my first vet visit, I was in such horrific shape that it was hard for them to estimate an accurate age on me.  They weren’t sure if I would make it back then and medical attention and tlc were more important at that critical time.  Well, it seems I’m older than the original guess.  Foster mom thought I seemed older than the original “5 year” estimate and now since I’m free of Demodex and bacterial and yeast infections and my eyes have cleared of all their gook, it was easier to come up with a more reasonable age.  DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......  I am proud to say that I am approximately 9 years old.

Some say they start living in their senior years, well that’s me.  After what seemed like a lifetime of bad, abusive homes, I’m finally in a home that feeds me, baths me, loves me and brings me to the vet for medical attention.  Foster mom and dad have promised to find me my next home where I will expect the same treatment as I’m receiving now.  I know you humans are all about “what’s in it for you”, so I thought I’d let you know that up front.  I am a perfect gentlemen, quiet (unless you accidentally pulled the door closed on a room that I’m still in, I will let out a bark to let you know to come get me), potty trained (from what I understand, that in itself should make you want to adopt me), sleep good all night long snuggled up to you, eat my breakfast and dinner like a champ, always want to be near you or in your lap and stare at you like you completely hung the moon.  I have numerous great, lively, spunky years left, so hurry up and fill out that application so we can start our lives together.

Signing off for now and blowing great smelling kisses your way.
Spunky Spanky!
 
9/10/10 - I had another one of my every three day medicated baths last night and boy do those things (along with my medicine) help generate new hair growth.  So we thought we’d send in some new pictures to let you see the difference in my hair now and how I  looked when I  first came to YHR.  It is getting so pretty and is soft.
 
8/1/10 - Hi Everyone.  It's me, Spanky.  I have now been in my foster home for 4 weeks and foster mom took some new pictures of me.  I know they aren't the best pictures, but they are more for you to see my new hair growth than anything.  I admit, I wasn't the most handsome looking creature when I first arrived, but I have been receiving my medicated baths every 3 days and my a.m. and p.m. medicine for my bacterial and yeast infections and for my demodex and my foster says that my skin is soft now and not flaky and crusty anymore and I am starting to resemble a Yorkie and not so much a Chinese Crested.

Just wait till I get a full body of soft, silky, Yorkie hair.  I won't be able to fight the Yorkie females off with a bat.  I will continue to take pictures of my hair growth progress and will keep everyone posted.  Kisses, Spanky.  


7/15/10 - Spanky is so excited and just had to tell someone his good news.  He tested heartworm negative.  This is great news and Spanky is just overjoyed.  Once his Demodex clears up and his hair starts growing back and he starts looking like a Yorkie instead of a Chinese Crested, all he’ll need is a dental cleaning and he’ll be good as new.  He only entered his foster home a week and three days ago, but his foster parents can see how much better he feels and is starting to look already with the  medicine and medicated baths that he is getting.  His skin is starting to feel softer and hair is starting to sprout in various places.  He loves to be massaged as he probably had no human contact previously.


7/6/10 - As Margaret Wolfe Hungerford once said “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”  Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful, and when Spanky’s foster mom was forwarded pictures of this skinny, crusty, pitiful existence of a yorkie, she saw the beautiful dog he would be with vetting, good food and tender loving care.  So please come back to see him as we update Spanky’s bio and pictures over the next few months and watch “Beauty through the eyes of a foster mom”.

When Spanky was smelly enough from the yeast infection, his skin leather like and scabby enough from the (non-contagious) Demodex mange, his nails so long that walking was difficult and he was weak enough from no food, the individuals that called themselves his owners, surrendered him to the local high kill animal control facility.  A kind lady who has a special place in her heart for yorkies pulled him from animal control to stop him from being euthanized which would have been his fate in just 4 short days.  She then contacted Yorkie Haven Rescue via e-mail with pictures asking if we had foster space available for this creature.  This is how Yorkie Haven Rescue came to take in Spanky. Don’t let these current photos fool you, Demodex is treatable, yeast infections are treatable, bacterial infections are treatable and emaciation is fixable.  All of these things have already started to be addressed and his foster mom is positive you will be amazed at his transformation as he gets healthy and handsome.

Spanky is missing a few teeth and will need a dental to whiten his others.  Since the missing ones are in the front, his little tongue sticks out in the front and adds character to his mug shot.  He eats hard food just fine, so it is mainly just the front teeth missing.   We still have to have a heartworm test done (enough was done on his first vet visit) and if he is positive, he will be treated, but our fingers are crossed that he is negative and we don’t have to add that to his list of temporary “fixable” problems.

Anyway, Spanky has a long road ahead of him, but we just know that people will be waiting in line to adopt him once he starts growing his hair back and getting healthy.  You don’t have to wait, we have an online adoption application and if you are approved, once he is in the clear, his new family can take him home for good.

Spanky's Donors:		Megan Tisdale
Sharon Lala	Denise Beyer	Anonymous

Name: Summer
Gender: Female
Age: 2
Weight: 7
Location: LA
Adoption Fee: $500

For more information on Summer, contact foster parent at: bryorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Summer

SUMMER SENDS A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED HER AND PRAYED FOR HER! We have been able to raise all of the money needed for Summer's vet care! Thank you so much!

12/12/11 - Ahhhh, Summer, the best of all four seasons in my opinion; but, of course, I’m biased.  Seems my favorite season has passed and we are now in the midst of Winter.  Just because I’m out of season, does not mean you can’t apply to adopt me.  If you are one of those sticklers for perfection and can’t have a dog named Summer in Winter, you can change my name to Ms. Claus for all I care, just as long as you love me and give me a home and a last name.

Now, it’s not totally that simple; I mean, I am a female and we have demands.  Here’s a little about myself for you to review and see if your family is a match for me:

I love sleeping in the bed with my foster mom and foster siblings and can jump on the bed and sofa, although, I shouldn’t do this - so stairs would be nice.  I am a very sweet gal who LOVES to play with other dogs.  Only thing is that I tend to gravitate to the males.  Females just seem to bother me, so I’m thinking I would like to be the only fur-female in the home; however, I do fine with female and male humans.  I will cuddle and give kisses, but am not that clingy, have to be by you all the time girl.  I can be pretty independent and like to do my own thing.  The only time I tend to be submissive is with loud noises.  The tend to startle me and I get a little scared and hunker down. I will need a secure fenced yard to run and play in and since I am a spry young lady with a very noisy demeanor, I will have to be watched like a hawk around open doorways or I might run off.

Now, I’ve told you all about me and my needs.  Contemplate this and if you and your needs are a match, fill out an application and let’s get me a permanent home for x-mas.  I’ve never had my very own stocking to hang over the fireplace and I was hoping this year would be my first.

Love
Summer a/k/a Ms. Claus

10/31/2011 - Summer now weighs 6.75 pounds! :)

10/23/2011 - Summer is doing fantastic!!  Her hair is growing back and she loves to run and play! :)

10/12/2011 - All of Summer's sutures are out and she is doing very well. Her lab work and chest xray were done yesterday are now normal. 

10/6/2011 - Summer's vet was able to remove some of her sutures. She is healing well, but some areas need a bit more time. She now weighs 6.2 pounds! :) 

10/5/2011 - Summer has a vet appt tomorrow for suture removal. We will post an update then. :)

9/28/2011 - Summer has gained 11 ounces! 

9/26/2011 - Summer is doing well. Picture posted of her incisions.  She goes to the vet daily now for a dressing change.  She is eating really well and has gained 9 ounces! 

9/24/2011 -  Summer was released from Texas A&M today.  She is resting comfortably. 

9/23/2011 - Summer is scheduled to have her wounds closed today. She is still tentatively scheduled for discharge tomorrow. The surgeon said it is possible that will be changed depending on how she does today. 

9/21/2011 - Summer is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital on Saturday morning! 

9/21/2011 - Summer is doing really well!  She has become very vocal and talks to the vet techs whenever they go near where the food is kept in the ICU!  They are hoping that today they may be able to close her wounds.  Her IVs have been discontinued and she is on oral meds. Hopefully, she will be discharged in the near future. 

9-16-2011 - 6PM - Little Summer is really showing everyone at A&M how much fight she has!  She handled the anesthesia well today. The wounds are looking much better. 

They feel that they will be able to close her neck wounds sometime next week and she may possibly be discharged around the end of the week. Of course that is just a guestimate but it is good to hear that they can look ahead to discharge!  

You all have been so awesome to Summer and we are so touched. After seeing her and thinking about the way she has been treated, it is so wonderful to see such an outpouring of such absolute love for her! God Bless each of you!

The student assigned to Summer is going to take pictures of her tomorrow! We will post them here on the website! 

9-16-2011 - 11AM - Summer is holding her own. She is a sweet little one, wagging her tail at her caregivers. She will be going under anesthesia this afternoon for further debriding and dressing change. 

9-15-2011 - Summer is standing up and eating this morning!  They are very pleased with her progress. She will need to be in the hospital for at least another week as they will be anesthetizing her daily for wound care and dressing changes.  

9-14-2011 - Summer is in ICU recovering from her procedure today. She had her wounds debrided and cleaned, her trachea and esophagus were scoped (no tears!) and she also had a lung tissue biopsy. Her blood pressure and glucose have been unstable and she had a plasma transfusion today. She is a very sick pup and will be there for at least a week. Her hospitalization is now estimated to be over the original estimate of $6,000. 
Please keep Summer in your thoughts and prayers. 

9-14-2011 - Update:  Summer will be having procedures done this afternoon. She will be transferred to the soft tissue department after surgery since wound care is their specialty. While she is under they plan to explore her wounds to make certain there is no foreign body and debride the wounds. They feel that they will also be able to close the wounds. They are very encouraged that there is quite a bit of granulation that has taken place over the past couple of weeks. They are going to scope her trachea and esophagus...and also will be doing a wash and culture of her right lung. 

The internal med vet is confident that this procedure will go well today.  Will update as soon as they call with a report. 


9/13/2011 - SUMMER HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO TEXAS A&M FOR TREATMENT.  HER ESTIMATED BILL IS $6,000.  Her infection has worsened and we will update as often as we have new information.  We deeply appreciate all donations that are being made for her care.  


9/9/2011 - Summer is visiting the angels at the vet’s office on a daily basis for wound care.  She still has a horrible cough from the pneumonia and is receiving chest treatments for that and is also on two different antibiotics.  Despite all of this, she is eating well and we are so very happy to see that since she is so emaciated at this time.  We are also hoping that this good nutrition, for the first time in what seems to be a very long time, will also aide in the healing process.  She will still need to be spayed among other things, but until she her lungs are cleared and she is feeling stronger, these things will be put on the back burner.

It is obvious to us because of her condition and current personality that she was clearly neglected and/or abused.  Still, she follows her foster mom from room to room.  Her body is so frail right now and she walks hunched over with her tail tucked, but is so sweet and attempts to wag her tail at people.  We can see that sweet, beautiful girl just wanting to come out, and we will make sure that she does and never tucks that tail again.

9/8/2011 - Summer is now out of the hospital and doing well. 

9/6/2011 - Summer is still in the hospital but is able to go home at night. She is very, very thin and still has a very high white blood cell count and pneumonia. Her wounds are being treated. She is getting an appetite and is now off of IV fluids. She is on 2 different antibiotics. In spite of all she has been through she is a very sweet pup....very trusting of people. 

8/31/11 - I don't blame the Doberman for picking me up and treating me like a squeaky toy.  Heck, I did actually squeak when he squeezed me with his teeth.  He didn't know any better and didn't mean to hurt me and was just playing.   I do, however, blame my previous owners for letting me be treated this way and then waiting approximately 3 days before turning me over to animal control in Texas.  I guess the site of my wounds getting more infected as time passed made them see the dollar signs that treating me would cost.

No biggie - the nice people at animal control called Yorkie Haven Rescue and they were there in a flash to pick me up and bring me to the dogtor.  I'm on fluids and antibiotics right now and they will debride my infected areas soon.

I'm wagging my tail at everyone who is helping me feel better.  It's amazing how I can still be positive and happy after what I've through.  FYI, that's just the result of being a DOG.

Oh, you can't see in my current photos, but this incident wasn't my first rodeo.  I'm missing over half of my right ear from a previous mishap.  I would say that I obviously wasn't living right, but I was actually just living with the wrong people.  Well, the bad luck STOPS NOW.  As soon as my neck heals, I'll be wearing my garlic necklace around my neck to ward off all the evil people and my foster family will be choosing a permanent home for me that will treat me good and protect me.  Are you that family?

Summer's Donors:		Rosmery Cruz
Vicki Dykes	Marcella Strub	Grace Stanzione
Vance & Susan Steele	Carolyn Tapp	AllDogBoots.com
Patti Backman	Sandra Carr	Karen Fratesi
Linda Scallan	Susana Nieto & Kaji	Angela Hall
Marcella Strub	Sadie and Chris Davidson	Valerie Leavitt
Sandra Carr	Carolyn Tapp	Roseanne Zerola
Karen Fratesi	Chena Garrison	Lisa Edwards
Karen Walker	Marcella Strub	Teddy Bumpkins
Rosemarie Sage	Tanya Voelcker	Janet Davidson
Sherri Orr	Cecilia Hoyle	John Pointon
Marilyn Nauhaus	Stephen Ridgill	Jamie Hoffpauir
Kyle Bynum	Amy Welch	Natasha Tomicic
Rachelle Heiner	Catia Sebastiany - Cho	David Hoyle
Brenda Van Valen	Phyllis English	Sheryl Moulden
Marlyn Cole	Shinja Towsley	Dr Abby Hulick Humbles
Adie and Skeeter Miller	Gracie and Tyler Miller	Joanne Hickox
Grace Stanzione	Cheryl & Lexi Maifeld	Lori Helton
Magnum Yorkies	Merry Jones	Anooshea Taghdisi
Basil & Caper Anzalone	Donation for Summer	Jeanie Geer
Deborah Stern	Kathleen Karol	Janet Nixie
Vicki Konikson	Linda Jenkins	Patricia Gonzalez-Powell
Donna McSloy	Lucy and Ringo Hawkins	Nancy Leicht
Patricia Jenkins	Doug & Siobahn Marrone	Ann Wells
Veronica Carr	MJ Eng	Antoinette Lowery
Leslie LaPres	Romas & Linda LaRue	Joan Aumack
Jeanie Barre	Kelli Brinkley	Michelle Lovell
Gayla Hutton	Taylor Estevez	Sadie and Beemer Fratesi
Margaret Hammerle	Anne Brown	Lachanda $ Patricia Landry
George, Armani & Pippi Freedman	Cookie, Teddy, Rookie, Olivia & Adina Freedman	Jennifer Rendon-Belanger
Stephanie Slack	Vanessa Natelli-Millsaps	Tina Robichaux
Clients of Clear Creek Animal Hospital	Leona & Richard Bianchi	Mary H. Smith
Karen Fratesi	Tena Perrella	Donna Hoblack
Gracie & Duffy Dykes	Phyllis English	Ronni Ascagni
Kristin Moulden	Shannon Bailey	Jenni Mueller
Patricia Gonzalez-Powell	Patti Backman	Jennifer Carnahan
Joanne Hickox	AllDogBoots.com	Basil Anzalone
Maria Melendez	Tina Robichaux	Jane Raiford
Carrie Gibson	Amber Barry	Vickie Reyes
Catia Sebastiany - Cho	Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co	Dawn Conran
Debbi Suggs	Robyn Leblanc	Bryant Messina

Mississippi

I have serious medical issues, Please Donate!
Name: Darcy
Gender: Female
Age: 9.5
Weight: 6.2
Location: MS
Adoption Fee: $200

For more information on Darcy, contact foster parent at: msyorkiemom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Darcy

06/21/11 – Darcy’s been in her foster home for 6 months now and it’s time for a complete history and profile.  I don’t think I realized when she first got here just how worn out the little girl was – she pretty much slept for the first 2 months that she was here.  And of course she sneezed CONSTANTLY – so violently at times that she would hit her head on the floor – it was literally uncontrollable sneezing. And she constantly chewed her paws – to the point that she would hurt herself and cry out.  Her little paws were so swollen and red, it was hard for her to walk on them. 
After her stay with the Louisiana Specialist Center and a round of antibiotics and steroids, it was decided that Darcy has chronic allergies and should be placed on allergy meds (Atopica) and a special diet - and special it is!  She cannot have any beef, chicken, dairy or gluten products.  I have her on a combination of Natural Balance ‘Fish and Sweet Potato’ and ‘Duck and Potato’.  A 5 lb bag of this food costs $14.99.  She gets the Natural Balance treats (14 oz bag for $5.99) and I use the Natural Balance canned dog food ($2.29 a can) to give her meds.  The combination diet and allergy meds have greatly reduced Darcy’s sneezing and chewing of the paws.   She still licks her paws at times, but I suspect a large part of it now is habit.  It is very important that Darcy’s special diet and allergy med regime be maintained in order to keep her allergies at bay and avoid future costly treatment.   
Darcy will be on thyroid meds (twice a day) for the rest of her life.  The thyroid meds cost about $35 for a 3 month supply.  She will also be on Atopica (or some other allergy med) for the rest of her life.  She took the Atopica every day for about 5 weeks but now she is down to twice a week which is the preferred dosage.  The Atopica costs about $65 for 30 pills which is about a 3 ½ month supply if she stays on the twice a week regime.  
Darcy gets the occasional belly ache and will not eat her food.  When she skips a meal, I give her ½ OTC Zantac and she’s ready to eat again by the time the next meal time comes around.  
Because of Darcy’s dietary restrictions, she cannot take any heartworm prevention that is in a beef flavored tablet.  She must take the pill and/or the topical form.
I have also discovered that Darcy LOVES pumpkin (plain canned pumpkin) in her food and she is not shy about letting you know about it if you forget to put a teaspoon in her bowl at meal time!  
I have noticed that Darcy has some hearing and sight problems.  She is still very functional and can navigate her way around the house and in the yard, but there are times when she will bump into something that’s not in it’s usual place and/or if it’s not a solid object (like the door to the x-pen that’s left open).  There are also times when my two other Yorkies are barking and fussing up a storm and Darcy doesn’t hear the commotion.  Because of her hearing and sight issues, I always try to let her know I’m in her general vicinity before I reach down to pet her or pick her up, otherwise she gets startled.  She has never reacted aggressively to being startled though.  
Darcy is not a lap dog.  She will lay next to you and let you pet her on her own terms, but when she’s had enough, she will go off on her own.  She LOVES her crate and often times prefers being in the crate to being on the furniture.  She needs the “doggie steps” to get up on the furniture, but can jump off the furniture if there’s a soft landing available (like a throw rug).  
Darcy is great with my other two boy Yorkies.  She pretty much just ignores them and they really don’t bother her too much either.  She’s not aggressive, but she will stand her ground if needed – guess she learned to be a bit scrappy from spending time on the streets!  When she first arrived, my big boy (9 lbs) ran up to her too fast for her liking and she promptly gave him the “smack down” – after that my boy realized that he couldn’t “rush” her like that and they’ve been just fine ever since.  
She and the boys have “played” together a few times, but it’s not a normal occurrence – just when they happen to be in the mood I guess.  They play well together and there’s never been a fuss from the playing getting too rough. 
There are times when she will go outside and bark at the fence for no apparent reason and there are times when she will go outside in the yard and just stand there – like she’s forgotten where she is or where she was going.  When she does this, I send my big boy (9 lbs) out to get her and he will run in front of her and bump her to get her attention and she will then follow him in the house.  
Darcy has had very few accidents in the house.  She has mistaken a throw rug for a pee pad at times, but this has only happened a couple of times when she first got here.  Now she will go to the doggie door and stand beside it when she needs to go outside.  She will use the doggie door if she has to go badly enough, but she prefers having the door opened for her!  
Darcy sleeps in her own kennel at night and never makes a sound until you wake her up in the morning.  After she has her morning meal, she’s ready to lay back down but she will follow you from room to room, making herself comfortable in each room as you move.  In other words, she wants to know where her human is at all times, but is not underfoot or intrusive about it. 



Hello! Darcy here…I’m feeling much better so I told Foster Mom that I would address my fans.  Since I’ve been home from the Specialist in Louisiana, my sneezing has gotten MUCH better.  I still lick my paws a lot though so they’ve decided to try me on a different allergy drug called Atopica.  They said I might not be able to tolerate it, but I’ve done really well on it for the last 2 weeks.  My feet still itch and sometimes I chew on my feet so much that it hurts.  But the doc said it might be a month or so before the new drug takes affect.  So keep your fingers crossed okay?  
Foster Mom calls me a little Princess, but I prefer to be addressed as THE QUEEN!  The boys that live here thought I was an alien when I first moved in – guess they’ve never been around royalty before, huh?  They’re getting used to me being here – I really just don’t pay much attention to them – that’s just the way us royals are.  
I’ve heard Foster Mom talk about me to other people and she says that I am THE BEST GIRL EVER!!  She says that I go outside to potty or if I’m in my pen while Foster Mom’s at work, then I’ll use my potty pads (if I really have to) but most of the time I just wait til Foster Mom comes home and lets me outside.  I’m not real sure about those swinging doors that the boys use to go outside, I much prefer for someone to open the big doors for me!  
Oh and Foster Mom just thinks it’s really great that when it’s time for bed, I just go over to my bed and let her cover me up and she never hears another word from me until she wakes me up in the morning.  I’m not so sure why she thinks that’s a big deal – I do believe this is the life most Queens live!  
Foster Mom has realized that I really don’t hear very well – but then again who needs to hear when you have servants to take care of your every need.  


1/11/11 - The test results came back and they indicated that Darcy has chronic allergic rhinitis – which basically means she will always have problems with allergies and it’s just going to be a matter of “trial and error” to get the right meds to try to control her symptoms since there’s no “cure”.  

She seems to be doing better!  We are cautiously optimistic! The sneezing has really decreased the past couple of days.  She still licks her paws quite a bit and when talking to the vet, he said this may be caused by food allergies and to try a food without chicken or beef (maybe duck or kangaroo!)!  

For now, she's on Metacam (5 days), Zithromax (5 days), and Zyrtec (indefinitely) once a day - and she is still on the thyroid meds twice a day.  She will stay on this regime as long as she continues to get relief.  

She is doing SO good with her potty training too.  She will go to the door when she needs to go out - I've been watching her real close so she hasn't had to "bark" to let me know yet!  She goes on her pee-pee pad when she's in the Xpen.  

She seems to be opening up more - she will now bark at me when I get home - telling me that I'm not moving fast enough to get her Xpen door open! 

Darcy is a joy to have and her foster mom is really enjoying having her.  She just hopes the "trial and error" period doesn't last long and we can get her on the right meds with great results! 



  




1/5/11 - Darcy was referred to a specialist and had her appointment today.  She has been sneezing and sniffling with drainage since she entered YHR and the vet has come to the realization that this behavior may not be because of allergies.  She is at the vet now and they will do a rhinoscopy with biopsy and a possible CT scan to see if she has any foreign object lodged in her nasal canal or maybe a polyp.  The estimate at the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center for Blood Work/Biochemisty/Electrolytes, Thoracic Radiographs, IV Catheter, Anesthesia, Rhinscopy w/biopsies, CT Scan, hospitalization and treatment is $2,500 to $3,000.  This is just the estimate and it could be less or more; but we do know that it will be costly and Darcy needs this done to find out what is going on and make her feel better.



12/27/10 - Darcy was a stray that was picked up by a high kill animal control.  From the shape of her, we can only assume that she had been on the streets for quite some time. 
                    
Darcy was a sick little girl when we got her into rescue.  She was missing a lot of her hair, more than likely from allergies and she was constantly sneezing and coughing. Her teeth were in bad shape which resulted in 6 teeth being pulled.   While she was “under” for the teeth cleaning/extractions, the vet planned on spaying her as well, but discovered that she had previously been spayed.  

Darcy is improving with everyday and is feeling better.  It will take a little while before she is top notch, but just the warm bed, good food and medicine to help her get better are working wonders on this little lady.  She is a good sweet girl and has been sleeping a lot in her warm cozy bed , but I’m sure she is just so exhausted and making up for the stressful time she spent on the street.

The vet said that he can see a little clouding in Darcy’s eyes.  She sees things in general, but details aren’t all that sharp.  She gets around fine and can spot her food a mile away.

Her foster mom has noticed that she does not shy away from new people and seems to love older men.  What can she say, she likes the older, more distinguished gentlemen.

Her foster mom said that she is a very good girl and was so easy to acclimate to her home. She is co-existing fine with the other pups in her home, but hasn’t really shown any signs of wanting to play.   This could be because she still isn’t feeling well, or she might just do well either with other pups that don’t really need her to play with them or as an only baby.

Even though she likes being close to her human, she is also independent.  There are times when she’ll just go off by herself and lay down and not smother you.

Darcy shows good signs of being “housebroken” especially for a girl who had lived on the streets for a good while.  She does her “business” outside when taken out regularly and goes on a pee-pee pad when in a smaller area.  But she needs to be watched when out and about in the house, because she can confuse a rug or blanket for her pee-pee pads!   Her foster mom is working on this with Darcy.  

Darcy is quite adapt at using the doggie steps to get up in the “big” chair when she wants to be close to her foster family.  

Darcy would love to find someone who is home most of the day as she is ready to put her life on the streets behind her and settle into her retirement days in a new permanent home that will love her and spoil her.  You can make a difference in making sure the rest of her life is PERFECT!

Darcy's Donors:		Cecilia Hoyle
Sharon Oswalt	Carlo & Maxine Anzalone	Sheryl Moulden
Sharon Oswalt	MacKenah Martin	Catia Sebastiany - Cho
Lisa Edwards	Nancy Leicht	Ann Wells
Traci Morreale	Tina Robichaux	Tina Robichaux
Candee Nobbs	Tina Robichaux

North Carolina

Name: Bono
Gender: Male
Age: 1
Weight: 13
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $500

For more information on Bono, contact foster parent at: yorkiemommync@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Bono

1/3/12 – Bono is doing well.  His separation anxiety has gotten better and he is now allowed to stay in the kitchen when we are gone.  He will usually go and lay down while we are gone but then gets real excited when we come home.  He still has issues with the smaller dogs when food, toys, or attention are a possibility, so he needs to either be an only dog or with bigger dogs.  He does love to play with other dogs, which would be good for him.  We are still working on his fear of people, which will take some time.  So if you are up for the challenge, Bono is ready for his furever home to find him.


3/31/11 – Bono is doing very well!  He has gotten SO much better with his separation anxiety!  He seems much more calm when we leave for work and understands we are going to come back.  He doesn’t whine or pace at all when we leave in the morning now.  This is a huge accomplishment for him!  Now we will begin to really work on the fear biting and his fear of people.  We could only work on one issue at a time in order for him to really work through the issues.  He is such a loving boy and he would make a great companion for anyone.  Again, he would do best as an only dog or in a home with a dog his size or larger.  He just doesn’t realize his size and sometimes plows over the little ones.
 


2/24/11 – Bono’s separation anxiety seems to be getting a little bit better each day.  Because of his separation anxiety and having issues with the other dogs, Bono stays in a large crate when we leave the house.  He now goes in his crate on his own when it is time for us to leave and isn’t whining and pacing as we head out the door.  He still has accidents in his crate during the day, but it isn’t near as messy when we get home as it used to be.  This makes us think he might not be pacing and whining as much as he was.  We have been taking him on 45 minute walks once or twice a day, which might be helping a little bit.  We have also been using a kibble nibble dog toy at each meal time that makes him work at getting his food.  It stimulates his brain and keeps him preoccupied.  Soon we will begin working on his fear aggression and work to desensitize him to people.       
 


02/08/11 - A few weeks ago we took Bono to a behaviorist to discuss his behavior issues, which include separation anxiety and fear aggression.
There is a series of activities we are working through with Bono to try and help him with these issues.  Bono would do best in a home that can
continue to help him work through these issues, does not have any young children, and has bigger dogs that would possibly play with Bono.  He
has not done well with the smaller dogs and has started a few fights, but has played very well with larger dogs and used to live with a larger
dog without any problems.  He is young and really wants to play.  He is wonderful on walks and just moves right along the entire time.  He doesn't even stop to go potty like most dogs do.  Bono absolutely loves people once he trusts them.  He wants all the love and affection he can get.


11/8/10 – Bono is doing well.  He does so great when he gets to know you and trusts you, but just is afraid of strangers.  He has been having a great time playing with one of his foster siblings who is also a young pup.  He would probably do best with one other pup he can run around with and wrestle with and a home without children.  He is very good on walks, knows what sit means, and has gone to the door when he needs to go outside.  He loves praise and affection, playing with toys, and playing with his foster sibling.




10/25/10 – Bono is doing really well!!  He got a fresh new haircut last week.  His foster daddy stayed with him the entire time he got his haircut and he let the groomer do whatever she needed to do and didn’t have any issues with her at all.  He was a very good boy!  He is still unsure of strangers coming in the house, but he will keep his distance and just barks at them.  If the stranger is not paying attention to him and the other dogs are getting love and affection, he will go up to the person and smell them and has even given a lick.  He doesn’t completely trust them, but is good with checking them out as long as they are ignoring him.  He still likes to sleep in bed with his foster parents for a little bit each night, but makes his way to the floor after a while.  He really wants to play with the other foster pups in his home, but they are a tad too little for him to play with.  He loves to run around the yard and likes to play with toys. 


10/19/10 – Bono is a sweet boy that needs patience and time to get over his fears.  We believe Bono must have had a traumatic experience when he was a young pup for him to be so scared of strangers.  Once he gets to know you and trusts you, he is happy and loves affection, but if he doesn’t know you, he is very afraid and stays far away.  If you come close to him when he is afraid and he cannot get away from you, he may snap and then sometimes rolls over after doing so.  He is just very afraid and needs to learn he does not need to be afraid of strangers.  He is great with other dogs and wants to play with the other pups in his foster home.  He likes to be with you wherever you are in the house and has slept on his foster mom and dads bed at night or on the floor in the room.  He is excellent on walks and has been good about doing his business outside.

Bono's Donors:		Kelly Brown
Melinda Miller	Melinda Miller

Name: Georgie
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Weight: 10.5
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $325

For more information on Georgie, contact foster parent at: yorkiemommync@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Georgie

1/3/12 – Georgie is doing great!!!  He has had his ph levels of his urine checked a few times and all is well.  The dogtor decided he does not need any additional medication at this time.  So for now he is just on prescription food.  He is such a happy, loving and playful little man.  He loves to play with any pup that will play with him!  He reminds everyone of a cuddly little teddy bear and is as sweet as can be.  He is ready and waiting for his very own furever home to come along!


10/28/11 - The results of Georgie's bladder stones came in and they were calcium oxalate.  He has to be on prescription Urinary SO dog food and in 30 days will need to have the ph level in his urine checked.  If it is where it should be, then he will just need to remain on the prescription food to hopefully keep anymore from forming.  If it is not, we will then need to add a medication along with the food to keep them away.  We will know more when he has it checked.  Georgie also had his teeth cleaned last week and lost 6 teeth.  He is feeling and doing great and is playful as ever!


10/13/11 – Please say hello to Georgie!  He is a very sweet, loving, playful, and adorable little guy.  His previous owner had to surrender Georgie to YHR because he had some bladder stones that needed to be removed and his previous owner could not afford the surgery.  Since coming to YHR he has had them removed and is recovering quite well.  He had one large stone and 5 or 6 small ones.  We are still waiting on the results to find out exactly what kind they are to determine what needs to be done next to help try and prevent anymore from forming.  Georgie is a very vibrant and happy pup that gets along great with people and dogs.  He has even played with another pup in his foster home.  He is a very good listener and loves laying on the couch and sleeping with you in bed.  He is good about going outside and doing his business and isn’t much of a barker.  He is a great little traveler and a joy to have around.

Georgie's Donors:		Donna & Bella McSloy

Name: Joe
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Weight: 6
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $325

For more information on Joe, contact foster parent at: yorkiemommync@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Joe

ADOPTION PENDING!!


1/3/12 – Joe is doing fine.  He still doesn’t much care for other pups most of the time, but sure loves to be with people.  He either likes to lay in your lap or lay on the couch behind your head.  He still snuggles in next to you in bed and loves to nibble on your fingers and play.  He tries to play with toys every once in a while too. 
 


6/8/11 - Joe is still doing great and is the same old Joe.  He is still waiting for his very own furever family to come along.

1/21/11 – Joe is doing great.  Joe would love nothing more than to be a permanent lap dog.  He is a kissy little boy who even has to kiss other dogs if they are around, which sometimes annoys the other dogs, but Joe doesn’t mind and he just keeps trying.  Joe just loves everybody, animals included, and loves to go for rides in the car.  If you have a bag or crate sitting out when you are getting ready to leave he will try and get in it or stand on top of it in hopes that you take him with.  I think he wants to go for rides because he wants to be with you not because he wants to go anywhere.  He is such a sweet and happy boy and needs a home that will make him the center of their world!  He would do best with no other dogs or dogs that are older and less energetic.



08/06/10 – Joe is a happy little boy that loves to curl up on your lap and relax.  He does easily get irritated with pups if they get in his face or if they are playing, therefore Joe would do best as an only pup.  Joe is very good about doing his business outside and will go every time you take him out.  He is a healthy happy boy except for the cataract he has in one eye.  Because he can still see out of the other eye just fine, we are going to leave the cataract alone.  He went in yesterday to have his teeth clean and came out with only 2 teeth left, but he was missing quite a few prior to that.  He now has two pearly whites, nice clean breath, and is ready for his furever family to find him!      

 





July 28, 2010 - Bio coming soon!

Joe's Donors:		Carlo & Maxine Anzalone
Annette LaRue	Melinda Miller

I have serious medical issues, Please Donate!
Name: Katie
Gender: Female
Age: 9
Weight: 4.5
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $275

For more information on Katie, contact foster parent at: yorkiemommync@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Katie

1/3/12 – Katie is doing OK.  She has had some bad seizures over the past several months, but luckily they do not happen very often and she is still on her seizure medication.  Her poor back knees are really bad, but there is too high of a risk for surgery especially now that she has been having bad seizures.  She is happiest sleeping on the couch away from all other pups and does like some snuggle time with her foster mom.


2/9/11 – Katie’s medication for her seizures seems to be doing the trick.  She hasn’t had a seizure in quite a while. 


12/28/10 - Over the past couple of months Katie has begun to have seizures.  She has seen her neurologist again and has been started on some medication that will hopefully keep the seizures at bay.  We are unsure as to whether the hydrocephalus is causing the seizures or if something else is going on.  We will wait a couple of weeks to see if she has anymore seizures before deciding if anything further needs to be done.  Other than the seizures, Katie is the same.  She still does not like other people or dogs and tends to bark at any little sound.  Katie would be happiest in a home where she is the only pup and does not have to share her person with others.


05/21/10 – Katie is recovering well from her surgery on the ulcer.  It is taking some time to heal and ended up taking up a large portion of her eye, but she is doing well.  She is still on the eye medicine and going in every couple of days to check the progress of her recovery


4/23/10 – Katie needs your help!  Unfortunately Katie has a very bad ulcer in what was her good eye.  We took her in immediately and have been putting drops in her eye every couple hours for over a week.  Unfortunately this ulcer is very deep and very bad, therefore she needs surgery to repair the ulcer like she had on her other eye a couple of years ago.  Unfortunately for Katie, when she gets an ulcer it gets extremely bad extremely quick and it appears as though nothing we do makes the eye better, and therefore to save her eye she ends up needing surgery.  Any help you can give for Katie will be greatly appreciated!!!



10/12/09 - Katie is doing pretty good these days!  She does so much better with a calm quiet environment.  She still has her outburst of unhappiness at times, but does well otherwise.  She still doesn't like other dogs or too many people, but hasn't done too bad with the two people fostering her.  She does best with one person and no dogs and a very calm and quiet environment.



05/05/09 - Katie is doing well.  She is a little stressed out with all the puppies and other dogs around, but does well when the house is quiet and there are only a few older calmer dogs around.  We tried some anti-anxiety medicine to see if that would help, but it didn't seem to change anything for her so we stopped.  She does best with no other animals around.  She really cannot handle noise or commotion at all and will bark if any other dog barks. 


8/18/08 - Katie is doing fairly well.  We have started her on two weeks of prednisone again.  It has been several months since we last had to do this, but Katie has been extremely cranky lately.  She has calmed down and is more relaxed now that we put her on prednisone again.  Katie does not handle stress, chaos, commotion, or change very well.  That is partly due to her hydrocephalus.   

4-12-08 - PLEASE NOTE: Katie cannot be in a home with children, other pets or men.  She does not like them and with her hydrocephalus she cannot handle the stress. 

12/27/07 - Katie is doing really well!!  She has had her stitches out from her spay, hernia repair and tumor removal.  Everything went extremely well and she has recovered great.  She is getting back to herself again!  The change in environement has also helped Katie.  She isn't quite as cranky all the time like she was when there were more pups and more chaos.  She has also started to cuddle a little more than she used to.  She still has her moments though where she gets so upset her tongue turns purple while she is growling and barking at you.  At these times you cannot even look at Katie without her getting upset.  But, those type of episodes have lessened.  She still flips herself, licks and bobs her head and likes to smell corners and objects and then gives them a little lick after she smells them for a second and moves onto the next object. 

UPDATE 12/17/2007:
12/17/07 - We found out a few weeks ago that Katie had actually not been spayed because she went into heat.  She had also recently developed a hernia and it was to the point where you could push the organ back through.  A hernia is a protrusion of an organ through an abnormal opening in the body.  If hernias at the stage Katie's is at are not fixed, the organ protruding through can get stuck and cut off the blood supply and possibly lead to death.  

We were going to avoid anymore surgeries with all she had been through with everything else, but the hernia needed to be fixed to avoid any serious complications.  So, last Thursday Katie went in and was spayed, had her hernia repaired, and our vet found another mammary tumor and removed it.  In spaying Katie, our vet noticed that Katie must have had several C-sections because there was a lot of scaring on her uterus.  This did not make any of us happy, she is so tiny and has so many problems, and whoever bred her, bred all that into her little puppies.  Plus, she is too tiny to be having puppies anyway.  She did very well with these surgeries.  She is on the same pain meds she got with her neck surgery and it has worked real well for her.  She has been in some pain with the hernia repair though, but at least the pain meds are helping with that.  

ANY HELP WITH KATIE'S MOUNTING VETERINARY BILLS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!


11/26/07 Katie is doing better.  She went through a second round of prednisone for her hydrocephalus since sometimes one round isn't enough.  The prednisone does help her when she is on it.  She recently got done with her second round and she is better than after the first.  In talking with the neurologist about this, he said the next step would be to re-evaluate her hydrocephalus to see if it has gotten worse and then if it has, it would be a matter of discussing putting in a shunt.  Her foster situation is going to be changing which might help her as well.  For pets with hyrdrocephalus, it is important to have them in a calm environment if possible.  Too much chaos or excitement can cause them problems and increase the intensity of some of the behaviors associated with hydrocephalus.  She will now be in a very calm, quiet and man free environment, which we are hoping will help.  Katie does not like men and really does not like other dogs, but the dogs she will be with now are older and very calm.  We are going to see how things go after changing her environment and determine what next steps are needed if any.  We do not want to put her through more than is absolutely necessary.  


10/17/07 - Katie is doing OK these days.  She is now a toothless wonder like so many other pups out there, she needed to get the last of those infected teeth out.  Since having the rest of her teeth out she has been struggling a bit.  We think the anesthesia and other drugs given after her dental were a bit too much for her hydrocephalus this time.  She did have issues with the pain medicine and anti-inflamatory this time around and had no problems previously, so those were stopped a few days after coming home from her dental.  She was exhibiting more intense behavioral issues after and so we had gone back to Dr. Queck to have the sutures removed that had not fallen out to see if that would help with some of Katie's licking, but it did not help.  Sometimes dogs don't like the sutures in their mouth and may do more licking or scratching at the mouth because they don't like them.  Katie was just licking a lot and putting her head down and opening her mouth as wide as she could, she never tried scratching at her mouth.  We have spoken with Dr. Bergman, the neurologist, and he wanted us to do a bile acid test on her to rule out the liver.  Severe liver problems can cause the same kind of behavioral issues Katie is exhibiting such as circling and head pressing and can even cause seizures and coma.  Besides the circling and head pressing, Katie has become more unsteady again, had become extremely agitated and will lunge at people or dogs if she is irritated or doesn't want you near her while barking very high pitched, runs around and barks in a high pitch for no reason, cannot settle down very easily, is licking a lot and still putting her head down and opening her mouth as wide as she can.  Her bile acid test showed that her levels were normal before she ate and then were doubled two hours after eating.  The levels were not severe enough to be causing her behavioral issues.  So, we are now trying two weeks of a very low dosage of prednisone to see if that will calm her down a bit.  It has definitely made her better, even though she does still have moments where the behaviors are more intense than others.  She isn't quite as agitated and angry as she was, she has stopped running around barking for no reason and isn't quite as unsettled as she was before.  We think this is an indication that her hydrocephalus was really causing her problems after having her teeth removed, but we will confirm with Dr. Bergman after she is finished with her two weeks of prednisone.  At that time we will determine what the next course of action is to give Katie some relief from all her problems.  Please keep Katie in your thoughts and prayers.


8/14/2007 - Katie is still doing well.  She had her 9 week check up yesterday for her eye and neck.  Her eye is doing well.  Dr. Eichenbaum did not remove the blood flow attached the graft at this time since her eye had not started growing enough blood vessels on its own yet for the graft.  If he were to disconnect it, the graft would die and the blood flow would need to be re-attached.  We will check back with Dr. Eichenbaum in two to three months too see where it is at.  We have seen improvement from her neck surgery in that she no longer falls over when she looks up at you.  That is a sure indication that the vertebrae are no longer pinching her spinal cord and we do not have to worry about it causing her to be paralyzed some day.  Dr. Bergman has also started her on a steroid to help reduce the production of the fluid around the brain, meaning this should hopefully help with her others symptoms that could be caused from the hydrocephalus.  We are starting her on a very low dosage for two weeks to see how things go and we will move forward from there.  A small mammary tumor has appeared since her neck and eye surgery and was found to be non-cancerous.  It will be removed when she has the remainder of her teeth extracted on September 4th.  In getting to know Katie more each day, it is necessary for Katie to be an only dog and she cannot be around children.  Katie does not like other dogs and she gets very protective of the person she likes and will growl and snap at other people and dogs if they get near her.  When she gets irritated, it usually takes a while for her to get over it and she ends up growling and snapping even at the person she likes. 


6/18/2007 - Katie had both her eye surgery and neck surgery on June 13th.  Both surgeries went very well!  She had her eye surgery first thing that morning.  Dr. Eichenbaum was able to get a good graft from another part of her eye to cover the cornea.  She has a red bubble on her eye right now providing blood flow to the area to help it heal.  She will have that disconnected 8 weeks after the surgery.  Her neck surgery went very well too.  She had four tiny pins put in to connect the first and second vertebrae in her neck.  She has 6 staples in her neck holding the incision together.  The staples will be removed within 10 to 14 days of the surgery.  She goes back in 4 weeks to have another x-ray done to make sure everything is holding up well.  Dr. Bergman did take x-rays after surgery to make sure the placement went correctly, and they did.  She is doing extremely well.  She was able to go home the day after her surgery.  They can stay anywhere from 1 to 3 days after surgery depending on their level of pain and discomfort.  She appears to be walking better after surgery than before, eventhough they can be worse after surgery sometimes and may not walk for a few days.  The tech at the hospital had to put her down on the ground to show us how well she was doing when we went to pick her up.  They were very happy with her progress.  She is such a tough little girl and continues to amaze us all with her tolerance to pain and how well she is healing with all her ailments.  She is such a sweet little girl and just wants to live and get on with life.  In about 4 months she will go in to have the rest of her teeth removed.  Her vet bills to date are $5,883, so any help you can provide for Miss Katie would be greatly appreciated!!  
        

5/31/2007 - Katie had her teeth cleaned last Friday and lost 19 teeth at the time.  Dr. Queck could have continued and taken more, but she had already been under anesthesia for 3 hours and her blood pressure was going down, so they had to stop.  She only has maybe 9 teeth left in her mouth.  She had one tooth that had penetrated her sinus cavity allowing food, air and anything else to get up into there.  If not treated, it would have eventually killed Katie from bacteria and such.  Because of the severe dental disease, a lot of the bone around her teeth had deteriorated and some of the teeth were only being held in by the calculus build up.  After they were able to get the calculus build up off her teeth and were able to examine the teeth better, Dr. Queck determined that Katie was actually around 6 years old and not 12.  Dr. Queck made sure to get the worst teeth out and the sinus cavity cleaned up in order for her to be able to have her neck surgery.  She will need to go back and have more teeth out a few months after the neck surgery.  Then on Monday afternoon an ulcer came to a head in her right eye.  We took her to the emergency vet and was put on ointment until we could get to our regular vet.  When we went to see our regular vet he was very concerned because it was a very bad ulcer and had us see the opthamalogist.  The opthamologist told us that the infection had eaten the tissue away down to the last layer of tissues over the cornea, therefore, if not treated it could rupture and she would run the risk of losing her eye.  He is concerned about her eye and wants to do surgery as soon as possible to take tissue from another part of her eye and put it over the cornea in order to cover it back up and keep it from rupturing.  With Katie's hydrocephalus and just being under anesthesia, there are some concerns about it.  The opthamologist is going to talk to the neurologist to see if we can move up the neck surgery and do them at the same time.  Katie has been on antibiotics for nearly 2 months now and has been on strong antibiotics for almost 4 weeks, so maybe that will allow her to go sooner than the 13th of June.  Poor Miss Katie has been through so much already.  We hope that she will be moving forward in her healing process very soon.  Any help you can give for Katie would be greatly appreciated.  Her vet bills are already at $2,934 and she has not had her neck or eye surgery yet.  Please help us give Katie the life she has always deserved!
        
5/16/07 - Yesterday Katie went to see Dr. Queck, one of three dental specialists in North Carolina, for a consultation.  She was referred to the specialist by our other vet because of the risk involved in doing the dental for Katie.  Dr. Queck is going to contact the neurologist to see if there is a neck brace that can be used to keep her neck stable throughout the dental.  Dr. Queck also uses a different anesthesia, which is used in children, that will help keep her blood pressure down and reduce that risk due to the hyrdrocephalus and it helps the dogs come out of the anesthesia much quicker and easily.  The estimate for her dental was $1,200, which included a full mouth x-ray, two hours of anesthesia since they do not know how long it will take, a full mouth extraction since she likely will not have any teeth left once they are done, and the other usual items such as the IV and medication and cleaning.  In looking at Katie and quickly looking at her teeth, Dr. Queck said she could actually be as young as 5 years old given her hair is good, her skin is good and tight with no age spots, her eyes are clear and with her unstable vertibrea and hydrocephalus, it is unlikely she would have even lived to be 12 without any attention to them.  She also noticed that the parts of her teeth that she could see looked white, which would indicate she is younger than originally thought.  She will not know for sure until she goes in and removes the build from the teeth to get a good look at them, so we may have a young girl on our hands!  Age is generally determined in dogs by looking at their teeth, and right now there is no way to even see what Katie's teeth look like from all the build up on them.  So please keep Katie in your prayers next Friday when she goes in to have her teeth cleaned.  Thank You!!  

5/9/2007 - Poor Katie!!  Well, we visited the Neurologist yesterday and the news isn't great, but could also be worse.  She had a Cat Scan done, a spinal tap, and an x-ray of her neck done.  While the Neurologist did not find any tumors or cysts in Katie's brain, he did find that she has a little bit of excess fluid around her brain as well as a soft spot on the top of her head, which is called hydrocephalus.  He said he would only put her in the moderate category, so he does not think this is the only thing causing her problems.  He decided to take an x-ray of her neck to see if something there was causing any problems as well.  He did find that her first and second vertebrae in her neck are not stable, which is causing them to pinch her spinal cord and could be causing a lot of her balance problems.  There are a few options, but they do not seem promising based on her age and the length of time she has likely had these issues.  If nothing is done, she will likely be paralyzed from the neck down some day.  He also wants to wait and see what comes back from the analysis of her spinal fluid, which the results should be in today.  As soon as we have all the information, we will discuss next steps for poor Miss Katie.  Hopefully once we get this all figured out, she will be able to go in to get those nasty teeth out and to have her poor knees looked at as well.  Miss Katie is a mess, but she is the sweetest little girl.  Thank you for your continued prayers and support of this precious little girl! 

5/4/2007 - OH SO SAD....Katie went for her dental today and unfortunately was unable to have it done, even though her teeth are the worst the vet has seen in her entire career.  The vet thinks that Katie may have neurological problems or possibly an infection that has gone to the brain or affected the brain stem.  A few of the neurological symptoms Katie is showing is going in circles, falls to the left, crosses her front legs when she walks, chatters her teeth and licks like crazy and then drops to the ground (which could partially be from her infected teeth), along with other behaviors.  The vet did not want to do the dental for fear that the anesthesia could possibly kill her if it is something with the brain.  We are going to put her on very strong antibiotics for three weeks and hope that makes her better.  We will also be taking her to a neurologist to see if we can figure out what is wrong with this adorable little munchkin.  She may also have an ulcer on her eye and the vet will be checking that today as well.  If you can help this little girl in any way, she would really appreciate it!!     


Update 3-13-07:  Katie got wonderful news from the vet – no heart murmur!!  Her blood work also came back A-OK!  We discovered that she has more vision and hearing than previously thought - she even follows me from room to room now!  Katie is making up for lost time regarding food – she eats and eats, and has gained some much needed weight.  We hope to get her to a good size and then have her dental done next month.  She’s a tiny, fragile little girl with lots of spunk!  Please donate to help with her medical bills so far.



3/5/07 - Original Bio:  Katie was found as a stray and is in bad shape right now.  She’s around 12 years old and only weighs 3 pounds.  She’s partially blind and deaf, has a heart murmur and her back knees don’t work too well.  She has a vet appointment for 3-6-07 so we hope to know more about what we can do for this little girl at that time.  Please donate to help pay her medical bills and check back often for updates.

Katie's Donors:		Rachelle Heiner
Courtney Campbell	Harley, Cooper & Lacie Lu Burke	Dena Neff
Lori Yeske	Gerald Bryant	Gerald Bryant
Marlene Bean	M Collier Austin	Rachelle Heiner
Bob & Marilyn Rinell	Annamarie Joseph	John K. Beard
Jennifer Hegdahl	Cindy Cormier	Rebecca Thorpe
Christine Stutz	Annamarie Joseph	Jennifer Beard - Birthday gift for John:
Brenda Van Valen	Wachovia Foundation Volunteer Grants Program: John Beard	Wachovia Foundation Volunteer Grants Program: John Beard
Wachovia Foundation Volunteer Grants Program: Jennifer Beard	Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program: Michelle Belaustegui	Jennifer Beard
John Beard	Ella Tabor	Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program: Jennifer Beard
Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program: John K. Beard	Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program: Michelle Belaustegui	Yvette Morhee
John & Jennifer Beard	Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program - John Beard	Kayleigh Defenbaugh
Gita Bhatia	Karen Rene-Peterson	Patricia Key
Nancy Leicht	Suzanne Montague	Victoria from Mrs. Ridgill's math class

Name: Lizzie
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Weight: 4
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $250

For more information on Lizzie, contact foster parent at: yorkiemommync@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Lizzie

1/3/12 – Lizzie is doing great!  She is eating well and taking her medicines daily.  She has to have two of her liquid medicines compounded into chewables because she does NOT like liquid medicine.  She likes to curl up on the couch for a nice nap, but will pace back and forth from room to room when she is ready to eat her breakfast or dinner.  She can also hear sometimes and has learned her name.  She is a very kissy little girl and likes to play tug of war with a toy every once in a while too! 
 


8/19/11 - Lizzie is a loving little girl that LOVES to give kisses.  When we picked Lizzie up we could tell that something wasn't quite right for her since she walks with her head down all the time, walks like she is on hot coals, doesn't have very good balance, was quite under weight, and appeared to be deaf.  We went to the neurologist the other day and Lizzie had an MRI.  She has a malformation of the skull, which is the reason she walks with her head down and could be the cause of her deafness.  It has also caused a pocket of fluid in her spinal cord.  She also has a mildly bulging disc in her back and mild AAI.  We are doing a two week trial on steroids and pain meds to see if it helps her at all since the doctor believes she is in a little bit of pain from these issues.  Once we are finished with the trial we will decide what the next best option might be for little Lizzie, which could potentially be surgery.  Regardless of her issues, she is a very loving and sweet little girl.  She loves and kisses everyone she comes in contact with and will follow you all around the house.

Lizzie's Donors:		Suzanne Montague
Annette LaRue	Stephen Ridgill	Carolyn Tapp
Christina Loiselle	Suzanne Montague	Doug & Siobhan Marrone
Brandon from Mrs. Ridgill's math class

Name: Mickey
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Weight: 8
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $250

For more information on Mickey, contact foster parent at: ncyorkiemommy@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Mickey

1/23/12:  Mickey is doing well but still very skittish.  He does not like children but does well in a quiet environment.  He appears to like women better than men.  Cuddles on the couch are his favorite activity!


8/3/10:  Mickey is doing very well!  He has come out of his shell and will ask for hugs and belly rubs.  He enjoys movie time where everyone settles down on the couch and watches TV.  Sudden moves will still startle him but not as bad since he's learning that hands are for petting, not for hitting.  He's a precious boy!



Update 2/15/10:  Wow, I got to play in the snow this weekend and it was FUN!!  Foster mom and dad built a snowman in the back yard and all us pups got to help!  I’m having a great time here, but I’d really like a forever home of my own.  I’m a great little guy – I eat well and love my crate, I sleep all night and rarely bark.  I finally understand that it’s OK to jump on the couch if I’m invited.  I love hugs and kisses and belly rubs!  I’m even a good boy during my bath and grooming!!  The only thing I don’t like is children – not sure why but that’s the way it is.  I also love to chase birds and squirrels so when you take me out for a walk, keep a tight grip on the leash!  Foster mom is working with me on that, though.  I know my forever home is out there somewhere!  I’m waiting for you!!  Love, Mickey.



1/13/10:  Mickey is learning what life inside is all about!  He had a good Christmas and New Year’s!  He’s learning to eat off a plate (but sometimes those big brown eyes melt Foster Mom’s heart and she feeds him by hand….but just a few bites).  He sleeps through the night in his crate and will go there to take an afternoon nap.  He’s still not comfortable coming into the living room to join everyone for movie time, but we’re working on that.  He loves tummy rubs and cuddles, and likes to chase Foster Dad around the kitchen.  He had his dental yesterday and of his six teeth, the vet had to pull three.  Mickey is a sweet boy who just wants a family of his own for the New Year.  Is that you?  


12-9-09:  Hi, everyone…..I’m the new kid here in Charlotte, NC.  My foster mom says my name is Mickey which is great!  I don’t know what I was called before but I think it was just a number.  Foster mom thinks I was used as a backyard breeding dog and then thrown out when I got older.  I’m only 8 years old but I’m not used to being inside a house or walking on a leash or going outside to play in the grass.  I sat in something called a kitchen last night and just watched what was going on.  We went outside but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a doorway before and I got a little nervous!!  Wow, there’s so much to see and learn!  I’ve been to the vet and been neutered and had all my shots.  Foster mom thought I didn’t have any teeth but she found three in the back that need to be checked out.  I just need time to learn some basics so I can make that perfect family a wonderful furever dog!  Could that be you?

Mickey's Donors:		Melissa Oggs

Name: Snickers-NC
Gender: Male
Age: 7
Weight: 5.2
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $300

For more information on Snickers-NC, contact foster parent at: yorkiemommync@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Snickers-NC

1/3/12  - Snickers is doing fantastic.  Missing his front leg and not having the greatest hips does not hinder him at all.  He still loves to play tug of war, chase after toys, and be your every day pup.  He is quite fast when it comes to chasing after toys too!  He still thinks he needs to boss the other pups around and won’t hesitate to snap at them and pull their hair if he thinks he needs to.  Given he doesn’t always like them, he needs to be an only pup.  He would love all the one on one attention and playtime anyway.  He also needs to be in a home without children because he thinks he needs to boss them around too and will bite their feet, essentially pinching them.  He can be quite a little snuggle bug too!



2/9/11 – Snickers had surgery on one of his hips and is recovering fairly well.  He has to do exercises every day now to work the leg and make sure scar tissue doesn’t build up which could cause him to not want to use it or cause more pain.  He puts the leg down every once in a while, but is not using it consistently yet.  It is amazing how well he can get around on just two legs!  It will be several weeks before this hip is healed enough and the decision can be made about whether it would be in his best interest to do the other hip as well.  The other hip wasn’t nearly as bad as the one that was done. 
 


1/20/11 – Poor Snickers just cannot catch a break these days.  We have known since he came into rescue that he hasn’t walked quite right with his back legs, in fact he walks with his knees together all the time and sometimes will hold one leg up.  We assumed it could be the typical luxating patella, but that is not the case.  It has been determined that he has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, which usually starts when they are a puppy and results in an abnormal deformity of the ball of the hip joint.  Unfortunately he has likely been living with this since he was a puppy, which is about 7 years now, and at this point it is very bad.  He will need to have surgery to remove the ball of each hip bone, and since he only has one front leg, he will need to have one done at a time.  This disease is extremely painful because it is bone rubbing against bone and causes arthritis and inflammation, of which Snickers has both.  Please keep Snickers in your thoughts and prayers as we work to fix two of the three legs he has left.
 


12/28/10 - Snickers has adjusted quite well to losing his leg.  We think he had already built up quite a bit of muscle when it was in the cast.  It has been healing nicely, but he does still have pain if you pick him up a certain way.  After being in the crate for several months, he now prefers to be in his crate most of the time.  He is a very loving and sweet little boy that loves to nuzzle into your neck, but he will need to be an only pup in his furever home.  He has times where he just does not like other pups and wants to get at them if he can.    



12-6-2010 - Snickers went to have a bandage change on Tuesday this past week, his leg was not stable so they took x-rays and there was absolutely no growth taking place in his bones.  The specialist said there was nothing else that could be done so his leg would have to be amputated.  He had his surgery on Thursday and he is now home and recovering. 


11-15-2010 - Please keep Snickers in your thoughts and prayers, he had to have a second surgery on his leg because his bones were not healing together.  In 6 weeks they will take an x-ray of his leg and if the bones have not started to heal they will have to amputate it.  In spite of everything Snickers has gone through he remains to be a happy, loving little guy.
 

09/23/10 - Snickers is still doing well.  He has been getting his bandage changed each week and we continue to hope and pray that everything will look great when we go in for the 8 week checkup and x-rays.  He would love to play with toys, but he is not allowed yet.  Snickers is such a little snuggle bug too, he would love nothing more than to curl up on your lap or next to you.  

09/08/10 - Snicker's had his surgery yesterday and is doing well.  The doctor put a plate in with some screws to hopefully stabilize the bone so it can heal. He also did a bone graft to help facilitate healing.  He will go in each week to have his bandage changed and will have x-rays done in 8 weeks to see if the bone is healing.  Based on his progress at that time, we will determine what should or should not be done next.  We are very hopeful that this will work and Snickers will get full use of his leg back. 


09/03/10 - Please help poor Snickers get his leg fixed!!  He got into a scuffle with another pup and the pup bit down so hard on his front leg that it broke.  His owner could not afford to pay to fix his leg, so they decided to surrender him so he could get the care he desperately needs.  He is in need of surgery to put a plate in to hopefully stabalize the bones and let them heal back together.  His surgery is estimated to be between $2,800 and $3,300.  So, please consider helping Snickers to get the use of his front leg back, he will be extremely grateful and sends tails wags and kisses!

Snickers-NC's Donors:		Mary Ann Snow
Steve Anzalone	Sharon Fritz	Louis DeBernado
Brenda Van Valen	Patricia Key	Stephen Ridgill
Carlo & Maxine Anzalone	Catia Sebastiany - Cho	Gina Valenzuela
Catia Sebastiany - Cho	Patricia Jenkins	Patricia Jenkins
Sheryl Moulden	Margaret Maloney	Catia Sebastiany - Cho
Annette LaRue	Catia Sebastiany - Cho	Bloomingtails Dog Boutique
Vanessa Natelli-Millsaps	MacKenah Martin	Nancy Leicht
Traci Morreale	Catia Sebastiany - Cho	Denise Perrin
Suzanne Montague	Ballard from Mrs. Ridgill's math class

Name: Spike
Gender: Male
Age: 11
Weight: 13
Location: NC
Adoption Fee: $150

For more information on Spike, contact foster parent at: yorkiemommync@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Spike

01/15/12 - Spike had his cataract surgery last week and is doing FANTASTIC!!!  He was able to see after surgery and is going around checking everything out.  He seems so happy and excited about everything all the time.  He goes in this coming week for another recheck but is doing great so far.  It is so wonderful to see him so happy and excited all the time and watch him check things out he hasn't been able to see for quite some time.



1/3/12 – Spike is doing wonderful these days.  His insulin has steadied and he is now on 3 units twice a day.  We recently visited the ophthalmologist to discuss Spike’s cataracts and luckily he is a candidate for Cataract surgery!  We have scheduled him for cataract surgery on January 11th.  This should make Spike’s life a lot easier.  Now he won’t bump into the things or other pups.  We are so excited and hopeful that Spike will be able to see again. 
 


10/29/11 - Spike is a very sweet and laid back little old man. He has diabetes, which he receives insulin twice daily for, and unfortunately has gone blind since becoming diabetic.  He has good hearing and can follow your voice or when you snap your fingers.  He has learned to walk around slowly until he figures things out, but has caught on quite quickly in his foster home as to where the back door is to go out and where some of the furniture is already too.  He is very good about going outside to do his business.  He wags his tail when you call him his special names and likes to give kisses too.

Spike's Donors:		Kentisha Dunn
Charles Savage	Marilyn Nauhaus	Ballard from Mrs. Ridgill's math class

Oklahoma

Name: Sophie Kate
Gender: Female
Age: 7
Weight: 10
Location: OK
Adoption Fee: $300

For more information on Sophie Kate, contact foster parent at: OKYorkieMom@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Sophie Kate

August 22, 2011 -  This is Sophie Kate, I'm letting everyone know that I am still available.
I love staying with my foster family but would love to have my forever family....could that be you?

Now that I don't have to take care of puppies, I have been learning torelax and enjoy my life.  Even though I am an older girl, I am very
healthy and do have a playful, energetic side.  I love long walks in our neighborhood, watching movies with my family, and a good dinner.....let's switch personality profiles and see if we're right for each other.


August 30, 2010 - Hi Everyone.  Foster mom said that it was about time for us to update our bios to let everyone know how we were doing and how our personalities have blossomed.  I am still more confident than Libby and I have also started to play more.  I have really taken to the game “chase” with the other dogs.  I am extremely affectionate, but not clingy.  I love sleeping in the human bed with foster mom.

Foster mom says that I am getting much better with walking on a leash in the neighborhood.  

Potty training is a work in progress but progress is definitely being made!  I will use pads in the house but prefer to go outside.  I am fairly consistent with my "time of day" so it should be easy for a attentive owner to get me on schedule.

My appetite is healthy for life and food now that I have learned that people aren’t the enemy.

I’ve been checking the applications daily and haven’t really seen any for me.  Well, not that I care, but the most perfect home better come along soon, or foster mom will wind up wanting to give us her last name.  She tells me all the time how much she loves me, so you better hurry.
 



February 10, 2010 - Sophie Kate - A faithful dog who will play with you and laugh with you or cry;
She’ll gladly starve to stay with you and never ask you why;
And if you're feeling out of sorts, she will understand;
She'll watch you with her soulful eyes, and even lick your hand;
When everything is said and done, this really isn't odd;
For when you spell "Dog" backwards, you get the name of “God”.

Sophie Kate's foster mom says that she is a very sweet, affectionate girl that is eager to please.  She looks at her as though she is the most grateful pup in the world for finally being given a loving home.  She usually follows her foster mom's every step and loves to be cuddled.  Even though there is a cat in her foster home currently (that she is learning to accept), we believe that Sophie Kate would do better in a home without them since she is so infatuated and intrigued by them.

She is a dream girl to bathe and stands perfectly still until it comes to getting her head wet.  Even then, she isn't hard to handle and seems to just love the attention she is getting.  She gets along with  the other pups in the household, but has been known to try to "steal" another's chewy on an occasion or two.

Sophie Kate and her friend, and possible daughter, Libby, were tied up outside a local shelter one cold evening.  If not for their foster mom who came to their rescue and pulled them to foster, they might not be alive today.

If you've ever wanted to experience unconditional love, fill out an application for Sophie Kate and she will be forever devoted to her new family.





January 23, 2010 - BIO COMING SOON!

Sophie Kate's Donors:		Vicki Dykes

Texas

Name: Comet
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Weight: 10
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $250

For more information on Comet, contact foster parent at: kamac65@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Comet

9-13-2011 - Hey everyone .... Comet here!  It's been very hot in Texas, so I've been relaxing inside to keep cool with my other foster brothers and sisters.  Had a little problem with my left eye recently, but foster mom took me to the doggie eye doctor and got it all fixed up.  I still get around pretty good seeing I don't see that well.  I love to sleep in bed with my foster mom ... she calls me her "bed buddy".  I love getting under the covers because she keeps it so cold.  Well, I'm off to play.  Thanks for visiting Yorkie Haven Rescue!


8-28-2010 - Hi everyone out there in internet land! Sorry it's been such a long time since I sent an update, but I've been very busy hosting and competing in tug-of-war competitions at my foster home.  Needless to say I'm the champion.  When I start swinging my head, no one can hang on to their end.  Not much has changed here in my world, still love to play, enjoy getting my treats and love giving kisses to my sister Lucy Jane.  She doesn't like it too much, but I get her anyway.  Well, gotta run, another game is starting soon.  Thanks for stopping by.



12/25/08 - Hey Everybody!  Comet here!  Nothing new here, just waiting for my forever family to come find me.  Are you out there?  I'm just happy to be anywhere there is someone to play, play and play some more.  I love playing tug a war and fetch.  Since my eyes aren't what they used to be, sometimes I have trouble finding the toy that is thrown, but I don't give up until it's found.  Well, it's bedtime for me and the other pups here.  Until next time .....  


2/2008   Hi everyone!  It's me Comet.  It's been a while since I last wrote because I've been so busy playing with the other pups.  The only thing new is that last month or so, a blister formed on my right eye and good ol' Dr. Swanson gave some medicine and fixed it right up.  The bad new is somehow my left eye, which is the one I could see a little, was effected.  Dr. Swanson says that I'm totally blind, but I think I can still see, just not a good as I use to.  Other than this, things are about the same.  I still love to play with the other pups in the house and I love to be held and kissed on.  I'm still waiting for my forever family .... Are you out there?  Yorkie Kisses to Everyone!!!

4/2007 - Hi Ya'll ... it's me Comet!   I went to the eye doctor yesterday and he says everything looks pretty good.  He found a blister in my eye and he says if it bursts, I have to get back to him really fast.  The ointment and liquid drops my foster mom puts in my eye has kept the pressure down and other than the blister, my eye looks good.  The doctor said that my name was fitting because I move so fast I leave star dust behind.  I love going to the doctor and spending one on one time with my foster mom.  I hope my forever family is out there somewhere?

Update 6/27/2006: Hello, it's me Comet!  Well, I went to the doggie eye doctor and he was pleased that the pressure in my eye had gone down.  My foster mommy says I'm ready to be adopted.  Whoever's interested needs to be willing to give me my eye medicine every morning, every evening and to give me a treat, too.  Can't forget the treats!  I love those treats!  I don't know if I told you, but I can do tricks.  I can sit, lay down and roll over.  I love seeing people smile when I do these.  Is my forever family out there?  I hope so because I have lots of Yorkie kisses to give!  

Update 4/28/2006: Hello everyone! It's me again, Comet! Well, I went to see the doggie eye doctor and he told me that I can see a little bit out of my left eye that has the cateract. He said that the cateract slipped to the side so I am far sighted. In my right eye, he said that I can't see anything with it, I could have told him that! He said something hard must have hit my eye which caused the cornea and lens to push in and then pop back. This caused my eye to start filling with fluid and forming blisters. He said if these blisters pop, it will hurt really bad. He said there are 3 options that we have: 1) I have to have eye drops and eye ointment put in my eye two times a day forever; 2) He can stick my eye with a needle, OUCH, filled with medicine that will keep my eye from having fluid, but this could cause my eye to get as small as a pea; or 3) he could take the eye out. My foster mommy doesn't like options 2 or 3, but we are going back to the eye doctor in June to see if the new medicine is working. Keep your paws crossed for me! 

Update 4/14/06: Hi everyone, it's me Comet! I just wanted to update everyone about my eye. My foster mommy took me to the vet today to see if the eye ointment did any good. My foster mommy said it helped a tad, but the vet wasn't too pleased because there wasn't much improvement. He gave my foster mommy some eye drops to try, but on Monday he's gonna make a referral to a doggie eye doctor so we can get his opinion. My foster mommy was a little sad because she had really hoped the medicine would work. Anyway, I'm really happy with or without my eye getting better. I love to play and pile up all my toys 

Update 04/01/06: Hi again! It's me Comet and today is my BIRTHDAY!!! Happy Birthday to me! I am 4 years old today and don't tell my foster mommy, but I overheard her talking to my human sister that they were gonna get me a birthday present today. YIPPEE!!!! I hope it's a toy. 
Well, anyway .... I went to the vet yesterday so he could have a look at my eyes and we got some good news. He said that the eye we thought had been poked was actually the one that is beginning to have cateracts. The other eye, which is the one we thought had cateracts, actually has a bad infection of the cornea and he gave my foster mommy some medicine to put in it for a couple of weeks. Then I have to return for him to look at it. He also said that I'm a little on the skinny side, so my foster mommy said she's gonna fatten me up. So keep your paws crossed that this medicine helps and I put on some weight. I'm loving it here at my foster home, I have lots of toys to play with and destroy and foster sisters and a foster brother to play with, too. I like to sleep in my foster mommy's bed at night, but it gets a little crowded with 5 foster sisters, 1 foster brother and me in there! But that's OK, I love it anyway! We'll update everyone in a couple of weeks. 

Original Bio 03/29/06: Howdy! This is Comet coming to you from Texas. I am a 3-year-old little boy and weigh around 10 lbs. My mommy and daddy turned me over to rescue because they were moving to Indiana and didn't have a back yard at their new house and I hear it's very cold there, too. My foster mommy picked me up and I was very scared, but once I got to her house and saw my foster brother and sisters, and a people sister to play with, I felt better. However, my foster mommy says that I can't be adopted yet because one of my eyes was poked with something sharp and the other has a cataract. So, she's gonna get me a referral to a doggie eye doctor to see if he can fix it. I can see a little and I just love playing with squeaky toys. She's gonna keep everyone updated after I go to the eye doctor. Keep your paws crossed it's something good!

Comet's Donors:		Jamison Vance
Kimberly Vance	Paula Tomsic	Mariko Hernandez
Carlo & Maxine Anzalone	Jeanie Barre

I have serious medical issues, Please Donate!
Name: Gabby
Gender: Female
Age: 12
Weight: 5
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $100

For more information on Gabby, contact foster parent at: linsyorkies@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Gabby

PLEASE HELP US HELP GABBY!

1/7/2012 - Gabby has wheels! :)  She just got her cart and is learning how to move around with it.  Will post pics soon!

8/01/2011 - OMG! Guess where I went? I went with foster mom to the dog show in Houston to help raise money for me and all of the other pups in Yorkie Haven!  It was the place to be! :)  I met so many nice people and, of course, everyone just adored me. 

All of behind the booth were very busy but the YHR members who worked the booth took turns holding me and foster mom took me out every couple of hours to help me do my business. Since I cannot go on my own, I have to be manipulated (expressed) to go number one or number two. If you ask me, I am the perfect pet!  You never have to worry about me making potty mistakes in the house.

Enough of that...back to the dog show. I was the life of the party and I had more fun than I have ever had in my life. I usually sleep a lot during the day, but I did my best to stay awake the entire time because there were things to do, people to see, and items to sell. Foster mom teased me once because I was actually nodding out. :) I simply did not want to miss anything! 

I love it here, but would like a home of my own and foster mom's only request is that you bring me to the dog show in 2012 to work the booth! I want that, too! :) 

3/15/2011 -  Gabby had been unable to walk since surgery which had been expected temporarily. She is now beginning to stand and walk on her own and will be starting physical therapy on Thursday, 3/17. You can see from her new pictures that she is doing pretty well! Her eye is slowly showing some improvement. 

2-19-2011 - Gabby was discharged from the hospital yesterday and is doing well. She will be on crate rest for 30 days. 

2-17-2011 - Gabby had her surgery on Feb. 15th. The surgery went well. She is still hospitalized and is beginning physical therapy today. (just mild exercises and massage)  She is eating well and enjoyed visits from her foster mom yesterday and today. 

2-11-2011 - Gabby is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday, Feb 15th. It was found that she has spinal cord stenosis and severe cord atrophy at T 11-12. They will be removing the facet so that it will not further impinge on the cord because that would leave Gabby paralized. It is unlikely that the surgery will improve anything. The goal will be to prevent further deterioration and preserve the function that remains in the spinal cord. 


2-7-2011 - Gabby had a good report from the opthamologist today. While she is going to lose vision in her left eye, the eye itself has been saved. 
Her appointment for myelogram and CT scan is this Thursday, 2-10-2011. 

1-31-2011 - I had an appointment with the neurologist today; but before Foster Mom starts with all of her medical terminology, I would like to first say thank you to all of my friends for their emails, prayers, and donations. 

1-31-2011 - Gabby was seen by the neurologist today. She is going to be scheduled for a myelogram and either a CT scan or MRI after that. She has mixed neurological symptoms and it is thought that there is something at the cranial lumbar spine: a herniated disc, infectious/inflammatory disease or neoplasia (cancer) which could be progressive. The cost for testing is estimated to be $3,000.
Tomorrow she has a follow up appointment with the opthamologist. Gabby is really getting the once over. :)  Hopefully, with all of the prayers coming her way from her many friends, she will be good as new when we get finished. :) 


1-26-2011 - Gabby was seen by the ophthamologist today. She is to continue eye drops every two hours for another week and be re-evaluated at that time. So far, the conjunctival graft is fine and is saving her eye.  
She does not seem to be bothered by it and/or have any more pain from it; as she keeps the eye open at all times, so that is a good thing.
 
She has learned her name and comes when I call her! I was starting to think she could not hear, but she can! And, when I talk to her she tilts her head from side to side...precious little girl!


1-21-2011 - Poor Gabby has had a difficult night and day. Her ulcer suddenly looked much worse and she was taken to the Emergency Clinic where a conjunctival flap was done and she was referred to the opthamologist today. She has dry eye and she is much older than we have thought. At least 12 he said. What happened is that she had a calcium deposit working its way to out of the eye...and that is what is also happening with the right eye. When that happens, the surface of the eye starts to slough off and an ulcer develops. He said that the EC did what he would have done. He has added three meds for her. She is to restart the ulcer mix, and another eye drop he prescribed....both drops are to be given 8 times/day and she was put on Clavamox. Oh, and Bupranex for pain. He said she has dry eye and possibly glaucoma in the right eye but he had a problem evaluating that today because of the ulcer. He will recheck her next Wednesday. 

1-19-2011 - Gabby's dental was done yesterday and she only lost four teeth! She has a bright shiny smile now! :)   She will be seen by the neurologist on Monday, January 24. 

1/14/11 - When I was born, my mother asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I always answered "an important part of someone's family". Here it is years later and many many miles down the road, and my friends in my foster home asked me what I want to be when I get a little older. My answer is still "an important part of someone's family". The best blessings are worth waiting for and I'm here waiting for you. Just realize that age doesn’t decrease, so don’t wait too long to add me to your family.

Gabby was picked up as a stray by animal control because she was wandering around the streets all alone.  No one came to claim Gabby and unfortunately, since she had so many things going on with her medically, and the condition she was in, she was placed on the “E” list.  Some e-mails were sent around pleading for help and, just in the nick of time, YHR pulled this little lady before she had to cross over to rainbow bridge. Thank goodness because this one is a Diamond in the Ruff.

Gabby has many medical issues going on currently; and we are trying to get everything assessed and see where we stand. Speaking of standing, this brings us to our first issue:

1.  She has hypermetria in her hind legs - seems she is not getting signals from her brain to her legs to control them.  She has a very wide and jerky stance and isn’t totally able to control it and has severe wasting of muscle in her legs.  After her dental, we will schedule a neurological exam;

2.  Her teeth are very bad and she is scheduled for a dental Tuesday, January 18th;

3.  Gabby has an ulcer in her left eye and is on drops for that and we are hoping that there will not be any long term damage;

4.   She is bowel incontinent ---- yes bowel incontinent, and will definitely be getting a follow-up on this .  Currently she fluxuates from diarrhea to solid stool, but does not have any control of it.  She does have control of her bladder;

5.  She is on an antibiotics for a bladder infection and this should clear up soon.

The vet feels certain that there was a possible injury to her back in the past. They also stated that they think that the bowel issue might be a new one.

This long list of things will need to be addressed before Gabby can be adopted, but we are taking them one at a time so as not to overwhelm her and hopefully when we are done she will be as good as new, or as good as an 8 year old yorkie (with an obvious hard past) can be.  She has been such a trooper through it all and we just cannot imagine how someone let this poor baby get into the shape she is in, but to each his own. YHR holds their babies in a much higher light, so she will be fulled vetted and all issues taken care of before she can join her forever home.  Only time will tell with a lot of these conditions, but stay posted and we will update each time new news is revealed.

Gabby's Donors:		Lisa Edwards
Jeanne Falzarano	Lissette Rodriguez	Carlo & Maxine Anzalone
Merry Jones	Karen Fratesi	Sally Ann Frazier
Cheryl Geary	Donna Rueden	Jeanie Geer
Valerie Leavitt	Steve Anzalone	Carolyn Tapp
Jacqueline Babcock	Marcella Strub	Nancy Vise
Ryan De Battista	Karen Rocher	Cecilia Hoyle
Debra Harscher	Shane Gibbs	Shinja Towsley
Christina Plaisance	Valerie McField	Dan & Joan Aumack
Cheryl & Lexi Maifeld	Bonny Sheppard	Karen van Lieshout
Sheryl Moulden	Carlo & Maxine Anzalone	Brenda Van Valen
Piccolo & Vivi Edwards	Marcella Strub	Harry Meyers
Rosemarie Sage	Kimberley Bigelow	Maddie & Fiona Walker
Carlo, Maxine & Basil Anzalone	Kathryn McCurley	Amanda Overton
Kathryn McCurley	Debbie Suggs	Maddie & Fiona Walker
Lisa Edwards	Lisa Edwards	Basil Anzalone
Kathryn McCurley	Vicki Dykes	Basil & Caper Anzalone
Lindsey Browning	Kathryn McCurley	Basil & Caper Anzalone
Lisa Edwards	Steve Anzalone	Nancy Leicht
Lisa Edwards	Basil & Caper Anzalone	Lisa Edwards
Piccolo & Vivi Edwards	Lisa Edwards	Brooke from Mrs. Ridgill's math class
Ballard from Mrs. Ridgill's math class

Name: Gizmo
Gender: Male
Age: 10
Weight: 8.5
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $200

For more information on Gizmo, contact foster parent at: linsyorkies@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Gizmo

February 16, 2011 - Gizmo is on a special diet to prevent bladder stones and is doing very well. He is a pleasant little pupster that loves to be held. 

August 16, 2010 - Gizmo is a sweet little boy. He is blind, but manages to get around his foster home quite well. He does not interact with other pups. 

August 26, 2009 - Gizmo is recovering well from his surgery to remove a bladder stone. 

August 20, 2009 - Gizmo started passing blood in his urine today. X-rays revealed bladder stones. He is on antibiotics and will have surgery next week. Anything you can do to help with the cost of this surgery is appreciated. 

August 5, 2009 - Gizmo was seen by the opthamologist and found to have Progressive Retinal Atrophy which means he is losing his eyesight. He is a very sweet boy!

6-7-09 - Gizmo goes for his dental tomorrow. Hopefully, he will be able to keep the teeth he has. He lost quite a few a couple of years ago.


6-4-09 - Gizmo here.  Foster mom brought me to her groomer today and she said I was a very good boy.  I'm finally starting to trust these people and know they will not hurt me.  Foster mom said I can stay with her as long as needed, but the sooner my furever home comes along and I can get settled, the better.


5/23/09 -  My name is Gizmo and I was born on July 16, 2000.  I had a mom and dad who loved me very much, but three years ago they decided to add to our family and I got a two-legged sister.  Nothing against my human sister, but if anyone knows yorkies, they know that we don't mesh with small children very well.  Especially if we were "the first child".  Well, we've all tried to make this work for the last three years now, but it just seems to make me more upset which upset my mom.  Now with another human sibling on the way, mom thought it best to surrender me to Yorkie Haven Rescue so they could find me a new home without children (or the intention of children) where I could be the baby again.

Foster mom has noticed how I flinch and sometimes dart out of the room when I hear or see anything unfamiliar.  I'm just really fearful right now, but foster mom and my new foster fur-siblings are trying to show me that everything is going to be just fine.  Right now, I do not like it when foster mom tries to clean my eyes or touches my feet and I will let her know by placing my teeth on her arm.  I don't bite her, just ask her to stop it the only way I know and that is with my mouth.  I'm slowly learning to trust, but you'll have to understand that living with my human sister for three years and always having to be alert and not get underfoot has made me a bit jumpy.

When foster mom holds me, I give her kisses to let her know how much I appreciate what she is doing for me.

I need to have my teeth cleaned, but we are going to wait until I get settled in because I've had enough new changes for a while.  I had a dental a couple of years ago and lost quite a few teeth so hopefully they'll just clean the remaining ones and not need to remove any of them.  Two years ago I had surgery for bladder stones and now I am on a special diet to prevent that from happening again.

Well that about sums me up for now.  Foster mom will update you as my personality unfolds.  If you lead a quiet life and do not have any children living with you or visiting, please consider filling out an application to be my new parent(s).  Oh, I'm kind of getting to like these fur-pups around here, so if you have one or two pups that aren't too rambunctious and are quiet and friendly, I'd like that very much.  Although, if you don't have any now and only want to add me, you won't hear me complaining.



May 19, 2009

BIO COMING SOON!

Gizmo's Donors:		Julie Melancon
Judy Collander	Mary Dorsey	Lindsey Browning
Megan Harty	Mariko Hernandez	Patrick Loyd
Holly Wellman	Robert Johnson	Rachelle Heiner
Nancy Leicht

Name: Kiche
Gender: Male
Age: 1.5
Weight: 3.5
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $500

For more information on Kiche, contact foster parent at: linsyorkies@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Kiche

ADOPTION PENDING!!


October 15, 2011 - Kiche continues to do well. 

May 23, 2011 - Kiche is doing well. He can bear weight on his leg but still carries it sometimes when running outside. It will continue to improve.

Kiche is a big pup in a small package! He loves to run and play with his foster siblings. 

April 19, 2011 - Kiche had his hip surgery (Femoral Head Ostomy) today and everything went well. He will be discharged tomorrow. 

April 7, 2011 - Kiche came to YHR because he has Legg-Perthes disease and his owner could not afford the surgery to help him. We will be scheduling him for surgery soon.

We will update his bio when we know more about his personality.

Kiche's Donors:		Sheryl Moulden
Kelli Brinkley	Vicki Dykes	Karen Walker
Leah Robertson	Jeanie Geer	Pam Ingram
Valerie Leavitt

Name: Laddie
Gender: Male
Age: 13
Weight: 9
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $100

For more information on Laddie, contact foster parent at: kamac65@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Laddie

9-13-2011 - Hi there doggie lovers!  Laddie here .... I'm doing pretty good in my foster home.  I'm not very sociable due to spending time alone in a garage before I came to YHR, but I'm getting better.  I know when it's eatin' time and that's a very important time in the day.  I'm getting along with my foster brothers and sisters and getting along with the human kind, too.  Time is needed for me to learn some social skills though.  Well, time for my daily nap.  Thanks for stopping by.


5-1-2010 - Hi everyone, Laddie here.  Sorry about the picture, but I'm very camera shy and my foster mom had to sneak it when I was hiding under the bed.  I came to YHR when my owner didn't have the time, due to work and traveling, to spend with me.  He knew that I would be taken care of at YHR.  I've enjoyed my time here so far, but I'm staying to myself until I learn the ropes around here.  I go take care of my business outside like I'm suppose to and I love being held like a baby.  My foster mom says I'm a good car rider and no problems when taking a bath.  I'll be going to the doctor soon to get my shots ...... hope it doesn't hurt too much.  I'll check back with you all when I'm ready for my new home.

Laddie's Donors:		Ann Langlois
Steve Anzalone	Mariko Hernandez

Name: Matty
Gender: Male
Age: 7
Weight: 8
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $300

For more information on Matty, contact foster parent at: linsyorkies@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Matty

April 1, 2011 - Matty is doing fine! His leg has healed well. 


February 7, 2011 -  Little Matty has a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee. He will be having surgery to repair it and his knee tomorrow. Please keep Matty in your thoughts and prayers. 


August 16, 2010 - I am still looking for my furever home. My story remains as stated below. I am a sweet boy who readily gives yorkie kisses to my foster mom. 

7/8/09 - I know my experienced adopter is out there, but they are looking in all the wrong places for a new addition to add to their family.  Sure, I can be a bit of a fear biter (I nip out of fear) at times, but if you would have put yourself in my paws just a few short years ago, you’d nip too.  I am getting better, but am still fearful of being groomed, so foster mom will bring me to the vet to be anesthetized so I won’t be so stressed.  I’m willing to bet though that if you adopt me and give me time to trust you, I just might let you take a pair of scissors to me one day.  Of course, I can’t make promises about this, but I can promise that I could give you more love and devotion than you could ask for.

Please, please don’t be frightened by my past issues and just give me a chance to prove that my life is worth saving.
March 18, 2009 - Matty is doing well. He still does have issues with being groomed, so we take him to the vet for shave downs under anesthesia. He is beginning to allow his foster mom to clean his eyes, so that is progress!

December 3, 2008 - Matty's growth was benign! We are so happy for him! 

November 13, 2008 - Poor little Matty...as if he has not been through enough. He had a suspicious growth removed from his leg today and it was sent out to be biopsied. 

October 10, 2008 - Matty is doing well. He has an extreme fear of being brushed, but has started to allow a couple of brush strokes on his back. 

July 08 - Matty has come a long way. Because of his history, he will only be adopted to someone who is able to come to the Houston area for many visits with him to help him adjust to a new person and new home.

4-2-08 - Can I speak frankly? Thank you! Let me start off by asking you to look at my before pictures. I wasn't treated very nicely, I lived on my own, had to search for scraps of food and was tormented by the children that came around. Ok, I confess, I wasn't a pretty site to see. My hair was so matted, long and smelly. The kind soul who befriended me could not even tell what type dog I was. She would come everyday and leave food for me until I finally let her get close enough to grab the chain that was around my neck that I had been dragging forever. She found me a foster home which is really great. There is no more wondering where my next meal will come from. I can't really tell you how I ended up the way I did, because fortunately for me, I blocked most of that out. On the down side, I had to be tough on my own and learned to protect myself from the mean people and elements by snapping. It was the only way to survive. So you see, I'm what they call a fear-biter. This is only when I am caught off guard, such as being awakened from a deep sleep, picked up quickly from behind, etc. Oh, I also do not like to be groomed. Foster mom says I am really getting better though, I will just need a calm home with an owner who can understand what I went through and see the softer side of me. It's a tough world out there, and I've seen way too much of it in my young life. Could you be the one to show me that it's all going to be ok for the rest of my life?

December 2007 - Matty is a love, but one must realize he is a fear biter. He has come a long, long way; but may never completely get over whatever it was that traumatized him. He does very well with consistency and praise. He knows his sit and down commands and really is a sweet little guy who wants to please. He also gives yorkie kisses when they are requested!!

October 2007 - Seeing Matty now is so heartwarming. He has come such a long way! He readily gives lots of yorkie kisses and loves belly rubs. He plays with his foster siblings and is a joy to watch! The only time Matty will now snap is when someone attempts to groom him or do anything at all that involves touching him with something other than a hand. He must be muzzled when at the groomer or the vet. When he first came to me, there was no touching him at all and he snapped at everyone who attempted to make contact. There were days that I wondered if all of us here would survive it. hah! He did NOT need someone to boss him around and show him who was the alpha! He simply needed time to realize that no one was ever going to hurt him again. He knows now who the alpha is, and no, it is not him! As the months go by and he improves, I find myself wondering if anyone will ever be able to handle my little Matty. There have been many inquiries, but sadly not the furever home to work for him. Surely there is someone out there who would take the time to work with him and help him complete his journey to learning to trust. Until then, he will remain with me and hopefully show even more progress. I cannot even begin to impart what a beautiful little boy he is, inside and out!

March 31, 2007 - Matty's hair is coming in nicely and he is SO adorable. He still has some issues with socialization that we are working on. He will not be adopted to a home with children. He gets along with some pups, but is funny at times with others so it might be difficult placing him in a home with other pups.

Feb. 2, 2007 - Matty is making progress. He is extremely timid around new people and things. A noise from something as simple as a printer will scare him until you prove to him that it is ok. He is enrolled in classes with his foster mom to help to socialize him. Once he gets to know someone, he is fine with them...but new people are very scary to him. It will be some time before he can be adopted. New pictures were just added that show what he looked like while living outside. Certainly is no surprise that he was traumatized.

December 12, 2006 - What a story on this poor kid. He was found living in a run down shed and it took a couple of months of one person consistently feeding him, to finally catch him. He was so matted that they did not even know what kind of pup he was. He was taken to a vet and had to be completely shaved due to matts that covered his entire body, even his eyes. They said it was a wonder he could see to get around prior to that. He is a tad bit shy with new people and experiences, but a very loveable pupster who rolls over for belly rubs. He also likes to play with the other young pups in his foster home. It will take him a while to get used to living normally before he will be ready for adoption, but at the rate he is going, it might not be all that long! He is scheduled to be neutered on December 21st.

Matty's Donors:		Michael Freedman
Frances Berndt	Kateia Wolff	Elisandra Castro
Jennifer Rendon-Belanger	Vicki Dykes	Mariko Hernandez
Mariko Hernandez	Merry Jones	Karen Walker
Maddie & Fiona Walker	Mariko Hernandez

Name: Missy
Gender: Female
Age: 12
Weight: 6
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $150

For more information on Missy, contact foster parent at: yorkietude@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Missy

January 18, 2012 - Hi I'm Missy and I am new to YHR.
 
They say that age is only a number and I certainly feel and act younger than my age. I am a sweet girl that longs to have a family that will love me FOREVER! All I want is a nice warm bed and someone to hang out with and love on me. In return I promise to love you FOREVER and give lots of kisses.
 
I have been to the doctor and they say I am in great health but I will need to have my teeth cleaned. Foster mom says that will be done before I go to my new home. I do need to gain a little weight but judging from the others around here that won't be a problem long.
 
Please don't let my age scare you away from giving me a home to call my own. I promise you won't regret it. Being a foster is OK but I really dream of having my own family soon!

xoxo
Missy

Missy's Donors:

None

Name: Mitch
Gender: Male
Age: 8
Weight: 8.9
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $250

For more information on Mitch, contact foster parent at: yorkietude@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Mitch

1/8/12 - Mitch’s personality has certainly come a long way since entering his foster home, but we can  tell that spending his life in a cage has definitely affected him.  Mitch is very laid back, very submissive and doesn’t react to things in a way that would lead you to believe that he is used to normal daily things.

Two things he totally looks forward to, are regular mealtimes and sleeping in bed with foster mom and dad.  He will wait patiently for his bowl to get fixed and put down.  Mitch’s dental care, along with many other things were non-existent. When he had his dental, he basically lost all his top teeth.  He doesn’t mind, if you don’t care. He can still eat hard food mixed with soft and gobbles it right up.  He also likes to sit in your lap, but will not demand this.  He waits to be picked up and put there.

Mitch really doesn’t demand ANYTHING.  Just kind of glad to be “here”, have food, a bed at night and is content with these things.  He doesn’t get overly excited the way his foster brothers do with things.  Basically he is a cat, in a dog’s body.  It’s like he doesn’t really know what to expect.   

He would be fine in a home with, or without dogs.  He usually will not engage in play with another pup, but just watches them.   He acts as if he doesn’t understand the act of play even with toys.

Mitch may not be your “typical” dog, but if you don’t expect much from your four-legged companion, but rather want to give a great dog a great home and love and understand that he will take a little while to warm up and may never totally be that dog that is happy go lucky and exciting, he could be the one for you.  He eats, he cuddles and he will sleep with you, but Mitch doesn’t get into a lot of the normal daily dog things.  He’s a survivor of a very disturbing previous life.  People don’t realize that their greediness and actions can take away so much of a dog that they don’t even know who they are anymore.

Please consider being the one who can always be there for Mitch to count on and never give up on him.  All he needs is a soft touch and sweet voice. Ane he will be loyal to the end.




9/29/11 - A poem to give you an insight on Mitch’s personality:

A faithful dog who will play with you and laugh with you or cry, He’ll gladly starve to stay with you and never ask you why, And if you're feeling out of sorts, He will understand, He’ll watch you with his soulful eyes, and even lick your hand, When everything is said and done, this really isn't odd, For when you spell "Dog" backwards, you get the name of “God”.

Mitch is a very shy, delicate young man . His new owners will need to understand that his life hasn’t been a great one and give him the time and space he needs to trust them.  He came from a home with many other pets, and even though he had food and water, he chose not to fight for attention, so never got any.  He has a great personality, never pushy or overly needy.  He just takes what he gets and appreciates it all.  One of his little quirks is going in an out the back doorway to do business outside.  He does business outside when let out and is doing ok with potty training, we just think the small doorway is an issue for him since he is used to living in a cage, so never really experienced “going out to potty or play”.  Once out, he loves to run in his backyard.  He wants someone to love him and someone he can love so badly and is the most gentle, devoted pup ever.  He isn’t very pushy with the other pups in his foster home, but his foster parents are seeing him come out of his shell daily and just recently caught him playing tug-o-war with one of the others.  He is also learning a lot from them about being a companion pet, barking when necessary, getting excited when mom or dad come, etc.  If you’ve ever wanted unconditional love, give Mitch a shot and he’ll never leave your side.




9/18/11 - BIO COMING SOON!

Mitch's Donors:		Marcella Strub
Terri & Larry Way	Vivian Goolsby

I have serious medical issues, Please Donate!
Name: Sammy
Gender: Male
Age: 9
Weight: 3.2
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $200

For more information on Sammy, contact foster parent at: linsyorkies@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Sammy

PLEASE HELP WITH SAMMY'S VETERINARY COSTS

October 26, 2011 - Sammy was seen a couple of weeks ago by the neurologist at Texas A&M and they felt there was more to Sammy’s problems than the atlanto-axial subluxation. They suggested a complete medical workup including xrays, u/s, blood work....and then a MRI if all of those were ok.  The MRI was done  and he was diagnosed with the following conditions:

1. chiari-like malformation
2. chronic atlanto-axial subluxation
3. hydrocephalus
4. syringohydromyelia
5. cervical intervertebral disc disease
6. subarachnoid cyst

They started him on Omeprazole to help with the fluid...and he will be going back in a couple of weeks to see if there is any improvement.  He does not seem to be in pain, although he could just be used to being in pain every day and this could be a normal feeling to him.

It is felt that Sammy has had much of this all his life, so considering his age estimated at 10-12 years, we are amazed at this guy and his energizer bunny like attitude.  He is adorable and loves to play with squeaky toys.  His passion is eating and he is actually a tad food aggressive and can be VERY loud when wanting and waiting on his treats. (He takes his meals seriously).  He comes when called and gives kisses freely.  The only way you know that Sammy has major medical issues is to see his spastic walk and the fact that he keeps his head down most of the time.

He is a very inspiring senior pup with a glass is half full type attitude.  We just know that someone out there is looking for just this type man to fill their life with joy.

August 11, 2011 -  Poor little Sammy has so many things to deal with but he is still a love! He gives kisses to his foster mom and comes running (as well as he can run with his neurological issues) when she call him. Sammy had to have a second operation on his hernia as the first one failed within a week. He is doing well now. He has to be hand fed because he eats too fast and starts to choke. He still needs to be evaluated by the neurologist. 

June 28, 2011 - Sammy had to have emergency surgery today on his perineal hernia due to some complications with his bladder. The repair went well and he is recovering in ICU. He will be discharged in the next day or two depending on how he is doing. Anything you can do to help with his mounting vet bills is appreciated. 

June 16, 2011 - Sammy had a dental yesterday and lost 13 teeth which now leaves him with 5. He came to us missing a lot of teeth and with terrible dental disease. 

He was turned into a local shelter in horrible condition. When we took him to the vet, we found out that he has multiple issues which follow.

Sammy has bilateral grade 4 luxating patellas, KCS for which he will need eye drops for the rest of his life, a perianal hernia and atlanto axial subluxation. 

He will be traveling to one of our foster homes in NC on July 25th to have all of his medical issues addressed by the specialist there. For now, he is staying with a foster home in Texas.

Sammy is a sweet little guy who readily gives yorkie kisses and loves to be held. Anything you can do to help with his veterinary expenses which are going to be very high will be deeply appreciated. 



June 8, 2011 - BIO COMING SOON!!

Sammy's Donors:		Carlo & Maxine Anzalone
Gail McLarnon	Diane Manek	Rosmery Cruz
Maddie & Fiona Walker	Sharon Davis	Lisa Edwards
Nancy Leicht	Janet Davidson	Vicki Dykes
Lisa Edwards	Carolyn Tapp	Nancy Leicht
Basil & Caper Anzalone	Lisa Edwards	Marcella Strub
Catia Sebastiany - Cho	Mariko Hernandez

Name: Shelly
Gender: Female
Age: 11
Weight: 7
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $150

For more information on Shelly, contact foster parent at: yorkietude@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Shelly

Hi I'm Shelly and I guess I should tell you a little about me.  You can see my age as 11, but everyone I meet never believes me.  I'm a youthful lady who will dance each time my new parents arrive home.  I like the play around on the sofa before snuggling to sleep by my parents or my new friend Buddy.  I came to the haven from a loving family who pampered me my whole life.  I lost my stay at home dad last year which was a sad adjustment, but it was made harder because my mom traveled every week and was forced to board me at least 3 days a week.  She made the hardest decision and sent me to the haven so I could be with a family that could give me the constant love I needed.  I have done so well in my foster home with siblings(which I'd never had before), potty training, and even the cat that  lives here.  As you can see from my pictures, I'm a very blonde almost white now and gorgeous if I do say so myself(I'm told quite frequently).  I must tell you, I need a little time before I can go to my forever home.  I have skin allergies that have been managed for most of my life.  Unfortunely the treatment that was working for so long has started to affect my liver.  So we are having to alter my medicines.  It will be a few months before I can go to my forever home.  I promise I'm worth the wait, so you just go ahead and complete the application.  I'll be waiting for you.



12/5/11 - BIO COMING SOON!

Shelly's Donors:		Rebecca Murphy

Name: Sunny D
Gender: Male
Age: 5.5
Weight: 11
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $200

For more information on Sunny D, contact foster parent at: linsyorkies@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Sunny D

March 20, 2011 - Sunny D is a happy pup who would love to have his very own home. He is not crazy about other pups and does have a tendency to think every toy in his foster home belongs to him. :) He especially loves to chew on Nylabones. He is a sweet boy who loves to sit on his foster mom's lap and be petted. He is pee pad trained. 



August 4, 2010 -  Sunny D has been on Melatonin since April for his hair loss. Posting new pics today to show the improvement!  
Sunny D has a personality that totally fits his name...sunny as he can be! :)


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Since everyone is so into designer dogs these days, I’ve got one for you.  A Yorkie Crested.  That’s a Yorkie/Chinese Crested mix and that is what we are going to let Sunny D be. We have decided that mom was most likely a yorkie and dad was a traveling hairless. :)

After many tests, the vets have found out what Sunny D’s condition is, but the medical terminology is so – well – medical, we’ve just decided to label him as a Yorkie Crested and call it a day.  He looks like a Yorkshire Terrier, but the hair on his body is very sparse, just like a Chinese Crested.

In case you’re into big words and need to know the diagnosis, Sunny D was diagnosed with Alopecia X, which is also known as Pseudo-Cushings. This is not Cushings, as we previously thought, and is only a cosmetic issue, not a systemic one. The only thing this affects is his skin and his hair on his trunk. We have started him on Melatonin, which may help him to grow hair, but we will not know that right away. It can take up to eight weeks to work and any potential adopter would need to be aware that this could come back and he may never have a lot of hair on his body.

So, if you love the Yorkie breed, but have also have a love for that hairless Crested, adding Sunny D to your family would be the most logical answer.  Oh, did we forgot to mention that Sunny D is piddle pad trained?  What’s more important to you?  Hair or a trained, handsome Yorkie Crested as a new son?



March 4, 2010 - Sunny D had his skin biopsies today and we will get the results in two to three weeks. His veterinary bills are rising due to this skin issue and any help is greatly appreciated! 

February 22, 2010 - While Sunny D's skin infection has improved quite a bit, he still has some issues; and his hair, while growing in a bit, is still very sparse. There are a few things that could be causing this. He is scheduled for skin biopsies on March 4th to see if perhaps they will show something.  

January 14, 2010 - After two weeks of antibiotics, Sunny's skin infection is clearing up! He was seen by the vet yesterday and was prescribed two more weeks of antibiotics. His blood work was repeated and his thyroid is now normal, so he will continue to take thyroid medications. Protein was low, so we will be getting a urine test done to see if he is losing protein in his urine which could indicate a kidney problem. There is nothing in his lab work to indicate Cushings and he is a young pup which makes it unlikely anyway. So, for now all we need is to continue as we have and bathe him weekly in medicated shampoo and continue his meds. As we learn more, we will update! 

December 30, 2009 - Sunny D has started seeing another of the Haven's vets and we are having some additional testing done. The medicine that we had him on was not helping as well as it first appeared. Additionally, he has hypothyroidism and has started medication for that.While the main spot on his back had healed, his rash was getting worse and he had a skin infection. He is now on an antibiotic for that. We have stopped the medicine for Cushings and are going to do further testing before starting a new one. 


November 16, 2009 - Don't want to confuse anyone, but my foster mom decided to change my name just a little bit....from Sonny to Sunny D.
She said I am such a delight that she nicknamed me Sunny D (Just like the drink, Sunny Delight)! I love everyone, dogs and children, too! The medicine that they are giving me just might be helping. I don't seem to be as thirsty and my hair is growing back. Foster mom has promised to take some new pics soon! 

November 2, 2009 - 11/2/09 - Sonny was abandoned at a post office in Louisiana with a sign attached to him that said “I need a home.”  He was picked up by the local animal control who immediately contacted Yorkie Haven Rescue.  Because of the condition he was in, it would have been almost impossible for them to adopt him out and he would have had to be euthanized without a second chance at life.  He seemed to have a burn on his back and aside from missing huge patches of hair, the hair that he did have was very thin.

As luck would have it for sweet little Sonny, a transport from Baton Rouge to Texas (where he would be fostered) was happening that weekend, so Sonny was able to get out of the shelter.  Once he arrived in Texas and got settled in, a skin scraping was done and it came back negative for mange, but after noticing that Sonny’s belly was a little bloated and from the look of his skin and hair, the vet decided to test him for Thyroid problems and Cushing’s Disease.  Unfortunately, Sonny tested positive for Cushing’s.  Don’t tell Sonny about his disease, because he thinks he has died and gone to heaven.   He is such a happy and grateful little man, you would never now by his attitude that anything is wrong.

Once stray, burned and abandoned, now he has a foster home to sleep in with love and attention (which he so longs for).  Sonny loves to sit in laps, be rubbed and give kisses (typical yorkie); AND he gives hugs!  His Cushing’s will require him to take daily medicine, but his hair is starting to grow back and who doesn’t have some sort of health problem nowadays that require a daily pill or two?

Would you be the sweet soul that would like to give Sonny a home and a second chance at life.  Despite his issue, he is a great companion and will give you lots of love and years of devotion.


November 1, 2009 - Bio coming soon!

Sunny D's Donors:		Rachelle Heiner
Maxine White	Mariko Hernandez	Lisa Edwards
Maxine White	Marlene Bean	Maxine White
Lin's Yorkies	Maxine White	Mariko Hernandez
Lindsey Browning	Vicki Dykes	Tina Lakey
Mariko Hernandez	Maxine White

Name: Tommy
Gender: Male
Age: 4
Weight: 6.3
Location: TX
Adoption Fee: $400

For more information on Tommy, contact foster parent at: linsyorkies@yahoo.com

Apply To Adopt Tommy

September 19, 2011 -   I love to snuggle with humans and love to put my head on a pillow! I am not too crazy about other pups....I prefer to be the king of my castle. Do you need a king in your home? Do you have lots of pillows in your home for me to lay my head on? If so, please complete an application and maybe we could be together furever! 

April 17, 2011 - I am still waiting for you...I know you are out there. My furever mom who will pamper me and let me be the king of the house! I want to be an only pup and taken everywhere with my family and loved furever and ever. 

Note: Tommy will not be adopted into a family with small children. 


August 16, 2010 - Tommy is a loner. He would love to be the only dog in his furever home. He is not very pleasant with his foster siblings. He loves people!




2-3-10 - Tommy is still looking for his forever home. We have found that he is definitely not cat friendly and not great with pups either. For that reason, we are hoping to find him a home where he can be the pampered prince. He is a sweet little cuddle bug with his foster mom and hates sharing her. 

9-22-09 - Tommy has beautiful teeth and a sweet yorkie breath now that he had his dental!! He loves to play with humans, but pretty much ignores the pups in his foster home. Very much a cuddle bug!!

9-13-09 - Tommy boy is a sweetheart who loves to give kisses! He loves to be held and snuggled with!  He presently is being treated for eye and ear infections. He will have a dental on 9-21-09. 
He is very shy around other pups. 


9-8-09 -  BIO COMING SOON!

Tommy's Donors:		Vicki Dykes
Debby Bennett