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The Havenly Angel Page is the memorial home for the fur baby who has left pawprints on your heart. Your best friend and loyal companion's memory will live on as you share your story of his unconditional love and acceptance with others. Your life was, and will continue to be, brighter because of the qualities we recognize in ourselves. At Havenly Angel Memorial you are never alone with your grief and sorrow. Our angels are a gift from Heaven, but we do not get to keep them nearly long enough. Thank you for visiting our Havenly Angel Kingdom. Name: Abby December 2021 - Sweet Abby We miss you more than we can say..... Name: Amanda November 6, 2013 - Sweet Amanda went to Rainbow Bridge today. While her beginning was awful, a puppy mill mommy thrown away, her ending was gentle and loving. Her mom was there with her at the end and her passing was peaceful. RIP Sweet Angel Amanda I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! November 3, 2008 - Amanda had her second heartworm treatment last week and is doing very well! She has her final appointment with the vet in another week and then will be ready to be adopted. She has come a long way and is a very sweet pup! She would do better as an only pup. She is very frightened by children; so please even if it is grandchildren who visit, this is not a good option for her. October 10, 2008 - Amanda's heartworm treatment is on hold due to the vet clinic being remodeled following extensive damage from Hurricane Ike. She is doing well and maybe in a way this is a good thing because she is starting to be more trusting and adjusting well. She has some issues with other dogs, but that is improving a bit. We will update when her treatment begins again. August 15, 2008 - Amanda's heartworm treatment was started today. She had a hard time with the injection and was in some pain, so she was given an injection prior to leaving the vet clinic. She also stresses over things and did seem very upset about having to spend the day at the vet. She is a bit better this evening and resting quietly. July 31, 2008 - Amanda will not be available until at least October 1st because of heartworm treatment. July 08 - Amanda is blossoming! She is beginning to trust that no one is going to abandon her and she is playing with her foster siblings. She will begin heartworm treatment at the end of the month. ------ 5-16-08 - Cool....a car ride! Bet the family is taking me to Petsmart. Hey, wait a second.....this is not Petsmart. No toys, no treats, no fire hydrant to leave my calling card. Oh, no.....where are they going? Wait family, hold the car door open. There must be some mistake. Maybe they went to run an errand and will be right back for me. I’ll wait here. And waiting is exactly what Amanda a/k/a Mandy was doing when a resident of the neighborhood she was dropped off in saw her sitting in the cul de sac and assumed she lived nearby. The next day, when she was in the same spot, still waiting, that resident picked her up knowing that she must be lost. Signs were put up, local pounds and vets were called and found ads were run, but no one came back for little Mandy. Aside from the fact that her previous so-called owners left her all alone to fend for herself, by the looks of her, they also forgot to feed her and had obviously never heard of heartworm prevention. To that end, Mandy is heartworm positive and will have to go through heartworm treatment before going to her forever home. On the up side, she is now up to date on vaccines, has been spayed (no more babies for this baby) and is putting on some much needed weight. While we are on the subject of food, Mandy can get a little Napoleon-like when it comes to feeding time. You can’t really blame her, she never knew when her next meal would come. She is settling in at her foster home now and is gradually letting her foster mom get "out of her sight" for more than a few minutes at a time. Guess she figures if she sticks like glue, she’ll never be left again. We will keep everyone updated on Mandy’s heartworm treatment progress, and in the meantime, if you think that you have the FOREVER home that Mandy deserves, please submit an application. If you can’t add another to the family right now, but would still like to help, please contribute to help offset the vet bills that Mandy has and will incur. Thank You. Name: Andy At 11:04 AM on November 2, 2006, little Andy, who had survived Hurricane Katrina and numerous medical issues, crossed Rainbow Bridge and is now pain free and romping in the grass and flowers alongside his little brother, Amos. All of us who knew Andy admired his courageous spirit. He fought to stay alive after that hurricane long enough to be reunited with his family; and for his family and foster family to become life long friends. He touched many hearts during his long life. Name: Annabelle 11/6/2014 - Precious Annabelle went to Rainbow Bridge today. We are sure she is running free with her sister, Amanda. RIP sweet angel. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! November 3, 2008 - Annabelle had her second heartworm treatment last week and is doing very well! She has her final appointment with the vet in another week and then will be ready to be adopted. October 10, 2008 - Annabelle's heartworm treatment is on hold due to the vet clinic being remodeled following extensive damage from Hurricane Ike. She is doing well and is a little doll baby who loves belly rubs! We will update when her treatment begins again. August 18, 2008 - Annabelle went in for the removal of the lump on her back today. It had shrunk in size and the vet has decided to watch it closely along with another tiny one on her right leg. She had been given an injection after her dental and the vet now thinks that one lump might have been due to that. She also was worried about the risk due to the fact she is going through heartworm treatment. All in all...good news for sweet Annabelle! August 15, 2008 - Annabelle's heartworm treatment was started today. She is resting quietly this evening. A lump was found on her back today and aspirated by the vet. It is a concern and she is scheduled for surgery on Monday, Aug. 18th to remove it and biopsy it. Please keep this little sweet girl in your thoughts and prayers. July 31, 2008 - Annabelle had her dental today and lost 10 teeth. She had to have a nerve block in the one area and some sutures, but she is doing well now. July 7, 2008 - Annabelle was seized by Animal Control from a filthy, overcrowded living situation. She was filthier than any pup we have seen in some time and needed three baths to remove the urine and feces from her pretty coat. Lucky for her, she is now in a loving foster home. She will be making a trip to the Haven’s vet soon to be spayed, brought up to date on shots and have her teeth cleaned (probably for the first time in her life). She tested positive for heartworms at animal control, so this sweetheart will be embarking on heartworm treatment soon. Always a fate that we hate to see for these babies that could EASILY be prevented by a simple, CHEAP monthly pill. Although we will be accepting applications (and donations for her treatment) now, Annabelle will not be able to join a new family until she has completed treatment which is normally 8 weeks providing there are no complications with her treatment. Despite her previous living conditions, Annabelle is a very sweet, human oriented young lady who loves to sit in laps and be doted on. In her next forever home, Annabelle will accept a calm, laid back household where she can finally thrive as "Queen of her Domain". Sorry young lads, but this means that small children and active households are out of the question. Annabelle does fine with other dogs, but is much more focused on the two-leggers and winning them over. If yours is the place where Annabelle will be loved, spoiled and taken care of for the rest of her doggy years, please submit an online application. Name: Ariel 1/16/15 - Sweet Ariel went to Rainbow Bridge today. She was a very loved foster pup and will be missed by her foster family. 5/21/2014 -Ariel is doing very well for her age. Her eyesight and hearing aren't what they used to be but she gets around just fine. Her favorite things are eating and sleeping at this stage of her life. Oh yes, and we can't forget the full body massages she just adores! 11/14/12 – Ariel is doing much better these days. She had surgery on both knees a while back and had to have a second surgery on of one of them. Since the second surgery, that knee is doing better. Her knees were so bad to begin with and she has so much arthritis from not being taken care of a long time ago, that it was unknown how well surgery would help, but we had to try for her sake. She had a couple additional mammary tumors pop up, but they were removed when she went in for her second knee surgery. She has really opened up the longer she has been in foster care. She now responds to her name all the time, likes some cuddle time, loves to lay on the couch, and isn’t afraid to tell you when she needs or wants something. She will tell you when she is hungry or needs to go out and go potty. She is a very sweet little girl that finally knows love and affection and seems to be learning how to receive it. 8/20/12 - Ariel has come a long way in the past couple months. She finally got over the terrible upper respiratory infection she had, was able to be spayed and have her tumors removed, and last week had both her back knees operated on. Her tumors were not cancerous, which was great news. She has been doing fantastic since knee surgery as well. The day she came home she walked on them a little to go potty, which was fantastic because we were not sure whether she would or not given how bad they were before surgery. You can tell her left knee is painful when it is time to do her exercises, but that knee was so bad and is riddled with arthritis that it is understandable. We are very hopefully this gives her some much needed relief, but we also know the arthritis is pretty bad in both knees and unfortunately we cannot fix that. She has been such a trooper and come through so much already. You wouldn’t know she has been through so much with how happy she is to see you and to watch that tail just wag and wag. Ariel is the sweetest little girl that you cannot help but fall in love with her over and over again. 6/26/12 – Ariel has had a bit of a set back and has not been able to have her dental or mammary surgery yet. She has been battling an upper respiratory infection and after having x-rays yesterday it looks like she may have the start of pneumonia with stuff building up around her lungs. So we are changing her antibiotics and will check again on Thursday and hopefully she will be improving. She also has dry eye right now, so we have added some eye medicine to her regimen. Please keep Ariel in your thoughts and prayers and we all hope she gets better soon. 6/13/12 - Hi. My name is Ariel and YHR rescued me from Atlanta, Georgia. I am a beautiful girl and my previous owners appeared to take notice, because from the looks of my tummy I have spent the better part of my life having puppies. I did not receive the care I required in my lifetime so YHR is going to do lots of cool stuff for me starting next week. Let's see next week I get my teeth cleaned and at the same time the dogtor is going to remove and biopsy the small number of mammary tumors I have on my belly. After my dental and mammary tumors are removed I get to rest for about two weeks and then back to the dogtor I go. I have a lot of pain when I walk right now because of luxating patellas on my hind legs. If you can imagine it was hard having puppies when I could barely walk but now bad arthritis has set in too. So when I go back to the dogtor I will have surgery to fix my luxating patellas, and I will be able to walk without pain again in who knows how long. With all this going on you can be sure I'm still a sweet little girl. My foster mom and dad are going to take great care of me and will work hard to find me the best home in the whole wide world!! Please pray that the next month or so is good to me!! Later 'gator!! Name: Austin Sweet Austin was entered in our Halloween 2007 Pet Photo contest and sadly he crossed Rainbow Bridge shortly after.He is missed by his mom and will always be remembered by us. His mom, Michelle wrote this about him: "Just wanted to thank you for letting me enter my sweet dog Austin in your Halloween costume contest. Not long after I submitted his entry, my sweet baby had to be put to sleep. He lived a long, very happy life, though...I just miss him terribly. And it was bittersweet waiting to see who finally won the contest, but we were very glad to have entered his photo in your contest. I adopted Austin on 3-6-1995, and he went to the Bridge on 10-15-2007. So Austin was my one and only baby for 12 years, 7 months, and 9 days." Name: Baby Baby's passing has left a huge whole in our hearts but we know she's running free and happy at the Rainbow Bridge. My husband writes me these poems to help me through the loss of a special baby. He calls her "Little Baby" as I had another foster that had been adopted that has passed. Even though this is a hard time for us to look at some of these sentences brings a smile to my face. I have hardwood floors; she would take off in a run and would slip and slide (a lot of times into doors or walls) but would always pick herself up, shake her head and keep on going. Her spirit was amazing. I would pick her up and she would lay her sweet head on my chest for maybe 20 seconds of love and then pop her head back up to look around again and then back her sweet head would go on my chest. We shared this sweet moment the night before she died. Her dementia took her ability to stay still for very long. Poor little girl could pace for hours at a time. If she paced for too long I would put her in a x-pen so she would be able to relax. Many times I would feed her by hand because she just wouldn't eat. It's time I wouldn't trade for anything right now. I am grateful that she chose us for her foster parents...she was our Baby! --------------------- Little Baby Wondering how I got here, but I don’t really know I was just told it was my time to go. I remember Greta and Sadie and Paris and Van, Then there was Tina; she’s the one with the plan. Saving as many as possible - all of us who are weak, Especially those of us who are way past our peak. I’ve been here five days now and it’s been lots of fun There are wide open fields where I can just run. There is always someone who will feed me by hand, And the place that I live now has a floor made of sand. No more sliding around, crashing into the doors, I did that so many times – it must have been scores! Life on earth was just great, but nothing like here. Cats live with mice and the lions with deer. I can even bark freely any time that I please, And run like the wind – well, trot like a breeze. If I had to go back, though, I know where I’d go. I’d go back to Tina’s and I’d let her know How thankful I was to have her for a while, And how much that I loved to see her great smile. I would tell her she’s doing the best that she can, and to never give up on her great rescue plan. But then she’d want to hold me and kiss me and stuff And I’d have to squirm free when I’d had enough. Well, Cassie and Callie, it’s been really great Fred and Mason, keep each other straight. Tiny Penny and Zoe, watch each other’s back Oh, never mind, nothing here will attack. Heidi and Baby, remember who rescued who, Memories make Tina’s life better, so never be blue. It’s been nice meeting you all but I better go. I could never stand still very long, you know. ------------------ 5/26/11 - Baby's foster mom woke up to her being unresponsive today and was not able to bring her back with CPR. She had already crossed over to rainbow bridge to run and play with all her fur friends. It is a very sad day at YHR and devastating for Baby's foster parents as they loved and cared for her as she were their own. At least Baby had a home to call her own and live out the rest of her life with dignity. We'll miss you Baby. May 10, 2010 - I've got exciting news... Next month I will be celebrating my 2 year anniversary with my foster family. But most importantly I will also celebrate my 20th birthday! I think I've heard them talk about a surprise party! They think I'm hard of hearing but some things I can hear just fine! My health is still really good but my memory is not. I can't always remember to potty outside so foster mom puts diapers on me when she goes to work. It's humiliating but I understand! All in all life is pretty good for this old lady! Oh ...if your so inclined to give me something for my big 2-0...you don't have to wrap anything just make a donation to Yorkie Haven Rescue. Xoxo Baby January 20, 2011 - Whew! I am so glad that my dental is done! And guess what I still have 7 teeth! I'm not a total gummer! They said I was a great patient. I'm still a little woozy so I'm off to bed! Until next time... xoxo Baby January 15, 2011 - Baby went to the vet dentist today! There is no other choice but to put this sweet 19 year old under and do a dental on her. The vet is a little concerned that she may have a tumor at the back of her mouth but we won't know until she has surgery. It's scheduled for Wednesday, January 19th if the blood work comes back OK on Monday. Please say a prayer for this sweet girl that she will come through the surgery and with little pain! Hi Baby here! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I hope it was Christmas we just celebrated! You see, at my age I am getting more forgetful and restless. Sometimes I pace around the house for no reason at all. But I do get a lot of exercise that way. Foster mom is going to ask the vet about some medicine for dementia, whatever that is! I've been feeling pretty good physically except I will more than likely need that dental that we have been trying to avoid. I got an antibiotic shot (ouch) that helped for a while but it looks like I will be heading to the vet dentist real soon. Foster mom has done everything possible to keep me from having surgery. She worries so much about it! We'll keep everyone posted on how it goes! xoxo Baby 8/18/10 - Hi everyone! Foster mom told me it was time to update my bio so everyone can know how I am doing. I'll have to make it short and sweet because it's almost nap time. I've had a birthday since my last update so I've been with my foster family for over a year. Other than that the only thing that's really changed is that antibiotics are no longer working for my bad teeth. They've tried many different antibiotics and even a shot! So, I am now looking at having a dental and going under anesthesia. I'm OK with it but my foster mom needs your prayers as she seems to be real nervous about it. I’ve heard that the surgery will probably be expensive since I'm a little on the older side and they have to take lots of precautions. It would be really great if you could donate in my name to help with the costs. I'm getting a little cranky so that means it's past my nap time. So I better go now! Love and kisses, Baby Oh...there aren't any new pictures of me at this time because foster mom trimmed me up herself. She didn't want to stress me out by taking me to the groomer. I didn't like her doing it either so I squirmed a lot and now I refuse to have my picture taken until my beautiful locks grow back out. 12/8/09 - Sorry it's been a while since my last update but when you're my age you tend to move a little slower. Speaking of my age...don't let that scare you! The vet says that my health is great and all I need is a antibiotics once a month for my teeth. Now that I am comfortable in my foster home I have let everyone see what a sweetheart I really am. I do like some attention but I'm not one of those silly needy yorkies that has to sit in a lap all the time. I try to keep the youngsters here in line when they get a little too rowdy but most of the time they don't listen to me! Whatever happened to respecting your elders? I love to take long naps and I'm really no trouble at all! I realize that it will take a special home to adopt an older gal like myself but foster mom tells me they are out there. I am waiting patiently for a home to call my very own. xoxo Baby July 20, 2009 - Hi there!! My name is Baby but the youngsters in my foster home call me "Granny". Yes, I am 18 years old! It has taken a while for my true personality to come out as I have been very sad about having to find another home after all these years. I was taken to a shelter without any toys,favorite blanket or any information to help my foster mom make things easier for me. They say my owner was having to move somewhere where no pets are allowed! Can you imagine that? I am happier now and I bark and prance around like some of the youngsters do. I have been to the dog doctor and they say my health is great! I do need a dental but they are not real sure they want to put me under. I may just need to take antibiotics once a month. Can you give me the peaceful retirement home that I am looking for? I will give you lots of love in return. xoxo Baby June 14, 2009 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Barkley May 5, 2008 - Sweet Barkley went to Rainbow Bridge this morning, cradled in his foster mom's arms. We know he is flying high now with his angel wings and darling little flying nun ears. While we will miss his darling little face, we know that his health is restored and he is happy and free. Barkley, I know you will be in good company until the day comes when we will all meet again. I loved you so much and will miss you... FM ------ Little Barkley is a sweet little senior who does not care much for any interaction with humans or other pups. I shudder to think what he must have gone through before he came to us. He allows me to pet him when he is in his bed, but that is about the only time. If I pick him up his little legs go straight out and he has actually tried to bite me. Just a frightened little waif. He is a cutie pie and loves to eat, always waking up in time for his meals and snacks. Other than that, he is normally sleeping in his favorite cuddle bed. When he eats, he barks and mumbles a lot as if to talk with his food. His Auntie Anne loves his cute little "flying nun" ears. Name: Barty 3-9-08 - It is with great sadness that we report that little Barty crossed Rainbow Bridge today. He was resting comfortably in his foster mom's arms and quietly slipped away in his sleep. Our only comfort now is knowing how much he was loved this past year and that he is no longer sick. 2-4-08 - Barty is in chronic renal failure, but is hanging in there. He has some good days and loves the special foods his foster mom cooks for him. 5/11/07 - LOOK AT ME NOW! I lost ten teeth and don't miss them at all. I feel so much better and love to eat! I am blind and deaf, but I can find my way around and have managed to find every snuggle bed in the house. I let everyone know when I need to go outside! Oh..and foster mom shaved all of my hair off since it was so dirty and tangled. It feels so much better...and she says I am just the most handsome boy ever! :) ------------------------------------ This poor sweet soul was just pulled today from the shelter. He is a mess...poor little man. He was found in a ditch floundering in the water - AND he is blind. __________________________________________ April 20, 2007 - Leon's foster mom has decided to rename this little man after a blind man in the Bible who was healed by Jesus. His name was Bartimaeus and she plans to call him Barty! Such a wonderful name for this sweet soul! Barty has many medical issues and was not able to have his dental today. He has renal problems, hookworms and his blood sugar is elevated. He is now receiving IV fluids and will have to continue on them throughout the weekend. Hopefully he will show some improvement by the beginning of the week and then he will have the dental done. ---------------------------------------- April 19, 2007 - Leon/Barty is only 5 lbs 12 ounces and needs to put on more weight for his frame. He is blind, needs cyclosporin and antibiotics. Thankfully he doesn't have eye ulcers, but his one eye was glued shut from infections. It took our vet a long time with a tender hand to clean it up. Barty also has a fungal infection in his ears. He was so dirty and horribly matted and had very long nails. He was definitely on the streets for a few months, and how he ended up in that ditch - we just shudder to think. Barty is heartworm negative and has very bad teeth. In addition to his other medical needs, he will need a dental. We will update you on this precious baby as we continue to get him treatment and make him well. Please keep Barty and the other babies like him that are tossed in the streets in your prayers. If you can help to donate towards his medical care, we would truly be thankful. Name: Batman THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING! Hi everyone! My name is Batman, and I have dedicated my life to an endless crusade, a war on all squeaky toys in the name of my parents, whom I was taken away from far to early. Since that tragic day, I have trained my body and mind to near physical perfection to be a self-made Super Hero! I strike fear into the squeakers of toys everywhere! TeeHee That’s actually not accurate, but I had to say it. I’m a little into fictional DC comics right now since my mom rescued me from a shelter and gave me the name Batman. Figured I’d better see what all the hype was about. Currently in my home, there are 2 teen girls and I’m good with them, but I’m being real when I say that my energy level would be too much for any children 10 or under. Unless you think they can handle 69 lbs. of pure jumping, energetic “knock you down” fun! Just kidding, no kids under 10. Currently I have my own room/bed in the house. Well, actually it’s the living room and my bed is the whole couch. However, I seriously won’t be mad if my new mom and/or dad want me to sleep and cuddle with them at night in the human bed. I’m a really good boy and when everyone goes out, I’m free in the house and I don’t mess up anything. I’m pretty good in the potty habit department too. Take me out enough and there is no need to mop. But you have to do your part for me to be a “Good Boy”. I love attention from all people, so a mom and/or dad will be fine with me. Just someone who is sure that it will be permanent this time. I walk well on a leash, but I appreciate a big fenced in back yard to run and play in. It would also be great if you have another dog my size to play with. I can seem fearless and cocky at times, but I think it’s just my adolescent age coming through. Also, I don’t have any dogs to play with, so I tend to seem a little stir crazy at times. I just have an over exuberant zest for life, people, toys, etc. I’m 100% all in. Normal indoor household noises don’t seem to faze me, but very loud noises, like that darn leaf blower thingy outside brings out the scaredy cat in me. I will also need someone who isn’t comfortable opening the front door thinking I’m all trained and all and won’t make a break for it. Or, in the alternative, someone who can run faster than me (good luck) and can catch me to wrangle me back home. I’m a very good eater and not bad with a bath. So, let’s get serious for a moment. I know I can be quite the joker and always trying to make everyone laugh, but I really do need a home to call my own. Some parents who will love me and give me attention. Another fur-sibling or two to play with so we can exhaust ourselves … I hear that makes for a better pet. Basically, some unconditional love and affection. I don’t think that’s too much to ask for. If you cannot provide all I’ve asked for, please don’t apply, because I will give your number to all the kids and tell them it’s Santa’s hotline. Name: Bella My little Bella Messina is gone too soon. I will always be looking for her sweet face everywhere I go. She is no longer just an Angel here on earth, but now in the hereafter forever. I miss her more than I can bear. I only hope she will wait for me. Name: Berkeley 11/14/18 - It is with a heavy heart that we must inform that Berkeley has now crossed over to Rainbow Bridge. His foster mom and dad gave him the best life and even though he was never adopted, he knew he had a family and a home and went peacefully knowing he was loved. Goodbye sweet boy. Thanks for coming to us. 10/31/18 - I know that I'm not really what someone is looking for to adopt with my age and the fact that I am in kidney and liver failure, but I just wanted to update my bio to tell everyone hi and Happy Halloween. I'm a happy boy and am very thankful to have the wonderful foster family that I have. Hope everyone gets lots of candy tonight. 3/27/18 - Berkeley hasn't been feeling too well lately and has made a couple trips to see the dogtor. The test result showed he has kidney and liver failure. They started him on medicine for kidney and liver support and now has a special diet. Please keep Berekley in your thoughts and prayers that he feels better and the medicine helps. 12/27/16 - Berkeley recently had a dental and feels much better now that his mouth is clean and fresh. We have found out that he has an enlarged heart and one kidney is not functioning properly, but he is a grandpa and with age comes issues. He is still a loving little old man. 12/20/16 - I just have to believe the old saying that "God doesn't make mistakes, so trust that when someone ends up in your past, they're there for a reason.” Hi, my new name is Berkeley. New name, new start. I was brought to animal control picked up as a stray. No one came to claim me which made me sad, but my new foster mom and dad showed up to rescue me. God put my previous owners in my past and my new foster parents in my future. I’m a spiritual guy and trust his decisions. Seems things are already looking up for me since I’ve already been brought to the vet to address medical issues. Seems I don’t have vision in my right eye due to an untreated ruptured ulcer. It doesn’t hurt me now that it’s cleaned up and no longer crusty. I also got my shots and a heartworm test. Seems God was looking out for me on the streets since I tested negative. There are two other pups here at my foster home and one is playful so we have made friends ad play together. I get to sleep in the big bed with foster mom, foster dad and the other two furbabies. I don’t have a mean bone in my body and will even share my food with the others if they walk over want to see if I’m eating something different from them. I absolutely love playing with toys and do not tear them up. I currently wear a belly band so foster mom can teach me to go outside instead of inside. I do well when let out often enough. I do like being with my people and will jump up on the sofa to sit beside you and do not mind at all if you want to rub and love on me. I will say that I’m not a huge fan of the baths, trimming, nail clipping, blow drying, etc. Just really was never focused on like that before, so it will take some time for me to get that cave man mentality out of my mind. So trips to the groomer may prove stressful for a while on everyone involved. Since I do like to ride in the car, the trip to the groomer will be fine. Lol The vet estimated my age at 9 years, so like fine wine, I’ve aged to perfection. So, who out there wants to love a perfected, not-so-perfect man with a lot of love and devotion to give? 1/29/15 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Bijou 5/28/13 - We made a decision to let Bijou cross over to Rainbow Bridge today. Her health had gotten so much worse and dementia had set in, not to mention how weak her limbs were. She was just basically here in body most of the time. Now she can run and jump with all the other pups at the bridge and be whole again. Whatever her life held before us must have been awful to have been in shape we got her in. At least she knew love from her foster mom in the last months that she got to be pampered. Now, she is young again. 2/22/13 - No one knows where I came from No one knows my name I just showed up on a doorstep Trying to get out of the rain From then it was all a blur Everyone trying to find to whom I belong No one claimed me, guess someone just dumped me off In so many ways, that’s just wrong With the help of a lot of people YHR was contacted and they took me in They didn’t care about my age or my ailments Nor did they care where I’d been They decided to name me Bijou They say it means Gem or Jewel My previous owners obviously didn’t feel the same But they were just fools I’m a great little lady With a lot of love left to give And even though I’m a senior I have a lot of years left to live Bijou is a great gal that is adjusting very well in her foster home. Poor baby has/had a lot of issues to overcome. Her teeth where awful, but now she is feeling great after her dental. She had a urinary tract infection but is on medicine for that, she had so many fleas that she had to be given two capstars to get rid of them. Her poor skin is raw from the fleas, but she will now get regular baths that will sooth her poor skin. We noticed she had weakness at times in her back end and was seen by a neurologist. This weakness was attributed to Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) which has more than likely been with her for a long period of time and was more than likely the result of a rupture early on. The neurologist does not recommend surgery since this is a very old injury and has calcified. She walks fine at times, but has bouts of weakness and “toeing over” in which the toes roll over when trying to walk. This does not seem to cause her pain and she gets around just fine. She is potty trained to pee pads, walks great on a leash and harness, sleeps great at night and co-exists with other dogs fine. Bijou “little gem” just wants and deserves a home where she can be loved, rest, eat and enjoy the company of a human while giving someone a wonderful, loyal companion and friend. We know there is someone out there that just loves Jewels..... and we have her. Name: Blitzen 8/2/2021 -Our sweet Blitzen crossed over to Rainbow Bridge Sunday in the arms of his loving foster mom. Blitzen was found stray and bounced around before ultimately being surrendered to Yorkie Haven. So, for the last year, he had good food, good vetting, love and attention. We are sure this is all he remembered as he left this world with his foster mom kissing him. It was a pleasure to have met you Blitz! 6/28/21 - Blitz went to see the vet on 6/12/21 for his annual visit and bloodwork. He had an ear infection and since his previous history of the tumor in his ear that was removed last year, they decided to schedule his dental (June 24th) and go in for a deeper look while he was under anesthesia. His heart murmur had also worsened. After getting the bloodwork back and re-listening to his heart, the vet felt it not beneficial to continue with Blitzen’s dental as they did not feel his heart could withstand the anesthesia. They started him on Enalapril to relax the heart muscle but feel that his time with YHR is limited. His foster mom is saddened, but will continue, as always, to love and give him a great life. 12/15/20 - Blitzen had a recheck for his ear and other than an ear infection which is being treated, he seems to be healing quite nicely.  Also, the results came back and the mass was benign.  Yay! The doctor did find that his thyroid levels were off, so started Blitzen on Thyroxine, 1 mg. - 1/2 pill twice daily.  He is now feeling great! 11/28/20 - Blitzen had his surgery yesterday to remove the tumor in his right ear.  The mass was sent to the lab.  He is doing well.  He has a recheck scheduled for December 10th.  Thank you so much for your prayers and donations for sweet little Blitzen and he hopes everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. 11/19/20 - Blitzen saw the specialist today at MedVet Mandeville for his ear. His appointment was originally set for October 29th, but had to be cancelled because of the weather at that time. He is scheduled for November 27 to have the tumor(s) removed and biopsied. The estimate for his surgery is $1,741.59. Please help with his surgery cost if you can and say prayers that everything goes well. Thank you. 10/22/20 - Blitzen's foster mom has notice that his ears have been having a foul order and bothering him so she had them look into this today while he was under anesthesia being neutered.  It seems this poor baby has a 2 tumors down in his ear that need to be removed.  We are scheduling an appointment with a specialist at MedVet to have this done soon. Please keep him in your prayers. 7/26/20 – Hi, it’s me, Blitzen again checking in.  Foster mom has found out that even though they named me Blitzen, (after a reindeer since my legs are a little longer), you can pretty much call me whatever you want since I can’t hear.  Yep, I’m pretty deaf.  Don’t feel sorry for me though, I think this is a real advantage.  You know how you have those annoying siblings, parents, and friends that talk too much or too loud and you wish they would just hush?  You know where I’m going with this don’t you? Lol  I cannot hear them.  J  The down side is I can’t hear the ones I truly love.  But I can look at you adoringly and watch you speak to me and wag my tail. Now, I can see, love, eat, play and everything else a normal dog can do.  One thing I am great at right now is humping my bed.  Yea, I know, not the most attractive thing, but we are all hoping that once I get neutered and some of these male hormones are gone, I won’t want to molest my blankets and bedding.  The good thing is that I don’t do that to my fur-siblings or anything else. The vet said that I can be neutered and get my dental as soon as I put a little more weight on.  Seems I was pretty much on the anorexic side when I got here and apparently that isn’t the “in” look any longer.  I sleep good and eat my food like a champ (hard food mixed with a little water).  However, it seems I must have been given table scraps before because I am GREAT at begging.  I’m learning that these people aren’t as free with their food as the last people.  Well, I’m in a great home now, so I’ll learn to accept that. Currently, I am an unaltered male, so I am marking, but foster mom has me wearing a belly band so I won’t mess up all the furniture.  Is that crazy?  A man of my age wearing a diaper!!  Oh well, who am I to fuss about it.  I’d much rather be here than where I came from.  Foster mom says that the marking will get better once I’m neutered.  Boy, getting neutered around here at this rescue seems to be a huge thing.    They are smart people, so it must be the thing to do.  No one else til now seemed to care, so I’m grateful. Are you in the market for an older reindeer that does take naps, but still has energy, and is a sweetheart?  Well, stop right here, because Blitzen can be that man. 7/21/20 - Blitzen is settling into his foster home and we will post a bio soon updating on his medical status and personality. 7/13/20 - Yet another baby in desperate need of vetting, love, food and rescue.  A rescue friend contacted Yorkie Haven to see if we could help this poor baby.   Blitzen, as he is now called, was definitely in bad shape when we picked him up on Friday.  We went straight to the vet just to address the obvious issues, skin, ears, eyes, nail clip.  No matter that long nails are in for humans, they are NEVER in for dogs. Sweet Blitzen received some ear medication and medicated shampoo.  As soon as he got home, they wild hair was cut off and he received his first soothing, medicated shampoo and massage.  He enjoyed it and the dirt that came off of him was ridiculous.  He felt better after getting out of the tub.  He ate supper like a champ.  You would too if you hip and back bones and ribs were poking out.  He had a very long, exhausting day and slept like a log.  Despite it all, Blitzen is a very resilient, happy boy.  We can't wait to see what he looks like in the weeks/months to come.  Soon he will be neutered, get a much needed dental, receive his shots and get a microchip.  It's all uphill from here Blitzen Don't look back and try to forget your past because the best is yet to come. Name: Bobo October 23, 2008 - Bobo, you now have your Forever Home. Rest in peace little angel. Name: Bogie 1/29/09 - Sweet Bogie past away very peacefully this evening. Godspeed my beautiful little angel, until I see you again. Update: 3/16/08 Bogie is doing as well as can be expected, especially when all the things that come with aging started taking over his frail little body. Bogie's luxating patellas have gotten worse, but the doctors are a little concerned about putting him under for surgery at his age. I have him on supplements that help, although his legs do stiffen up every now and then. Bogie has now lost pretty much most of his sight, but he's very cautious when he walks around. Bogie thoroughly enjoys his leisure time, a.k.a. sleep time with the other little seniors at the castle, but does not want any of part of that yappy mingling time with the wild crowd of young princesses and furry knights. Bogie is very content with passing the time of day by sleeping, eating, getting treats and let's not forget, no pupster is ever too old for cuddles and bellyrubs. If your home is filled with no expectations, but lots of love, understanding, patience and a warm cozy bed, then Bogie might just be the little senior knight that you've been longing to open up your heart to. Original Biography: Hello Everyone...it's me Bogie. I'm sitting here on watch duty in the tower at the Castle...you know, Carly's Castle and since things are a little slow tonight and very quiet at this late hour, I thought that I would tell you a little bit about myself. To begin with, I really can't recall why I was out roaming the streets all by myself, but you see in the Yorkie Kingdom that is a BIG NO-NO!!! So, you guessed it, I was picked up by the doggie patrol and locked up in the doggie prison. I was told that I had to stay there for a few days to give my owners some time to come and get me and if they didn't come for me then there was a good chance of me never seeing daylight ever again....YIKES!!!! I was so scared because I didn't have the kind of parents that cared about me, like some of the other pupsters here in the prison and I just knew that no one was going to come looking for me at all. At that very moment, I then realized that I was DOOMED!!!! THEN, like a Genie appearing out of a bottle...walks in this wonderful person to free me from the harsh environment and yapping noises of the prison. I was so thrilled but a little taken back because she showed me SOOO MUCH LOVE right away and yet, she didn't even know me that well. I must say that she is definitely a friendly little lady and she is the one that I now call my foster Mom. I just WORSHIP my foster Mom so much and I love being with her at ALL times. As a matter of fact she is just right down the hall from the tower where I am writing this letter telling you about myself. Yes indeed, I don't EVER let her out of my sight. If my foster Mom steps away for a split second, I will instantly run around the Castle looking for her and if I don't see her anywhere, I will then scream out my emergency scream for her. In the beginning she would immediately come running back to check on me with this frightened look on her face. Well, I think that she has finally caught on to that famous scream of mine because now when I go through that same routine, she will just call out from whatever room she is in to tell me that she is still here and will be right with me; but that doesn't satisfy me because I must have her by my side at all times. I even heard my foster Mom once tell someone that I scream like a woman who is having her purse stolen. Oh Gosh, I must say that I was so embarrassed when I found out that she shared that information about me to other foster Moms in the same village. Yea, well, I really don't care what I sound like, it's just that I never want to be left alone ever again because I've been there and it isn't any fun being lost in this Great Big Kingdom. Princess Carly didn't think that I sounded like a woman because she inducted me into the ring of honor as one of her Knights in Furry Armor, but of course before that happened I had to have a complete physical with the Castle's vet. It really wasn't that bad though. The Yorkie doctor said that I am around 10 yrs.old, and that I weighed a whopping 6 Lbs. She also said that I had NO worms in my heart and that my teeth are pretty enough and will do just fine for right now. There was one thing that the doctor did notice about me and that was the stiffness in both of my back legs and that's due to me having luxating patellas but at this time they are considered low grade. This is something that we will be watching in the future because once it starts giving me problems then I will have to go back and see the doctor again and maybe even have to have surgery. Oh and one other thing that I must tell you about me and that is that I am not Castle-trained yet and because of that I must wear a belly band so that I don't have an accident in the Castle. Boy, let me tell you, that Princess Carly has this "three strikes you're out" rule, but thank goodness our foster Mom is the one keeping score. Well, I hope you all enjoyed hearing about me and I would appreciate it if you don't tell Princess Carly, but I'm going to sneak out of the tower just a wee bit early tonight to go snuggle up with my foster Mom. I'll catch you all on my next tower watch. Clocking out with lots of Yorkie kisses!!!! Love, Sweet Bogie Boy :o)) Name: Bubbles 7-17-2007 Precious Bubbles quietly crossed Rainbow Bridge today, in her foster mom's loving arms. 9/2006 Update: Hello, it's me Bubbles. I just had to show off my new hair-do! You see, my foster mom took me to the groomer on Friday and I came out looking so pretty. So, I'm still just sitting here waiting ........... waiting ....... just waiting for my forever family to come. If you think you are ready for a sweet and pretty girl like me, please click the link below to fill out an application. I look forward to hearing from you! --------------------------------------------- Update 4/29/2006: Hello world, it's me Bubbles. I was finally able to get in to see the ol' vet .... he's a busy man. I didn't like it too much because he had to stick me with a sharp needle to see if I have worms in my heart. This is too much stress for an girl like me. He said that since I'm 12 years old, it is sometimes hard to find a vein. He finally did and he said I didn't have any worms .............. YIPPEE! My foster mommy says that I'm ready to go to my forever home. I like older kids, like my people sister who's 13, but I wouldn't do good around smaller ones cuz they might mess with me and I could snap at them. I met my foster cat, Jasper, and I like him even though the other pups here bark at him. I like my wet food to be mixed with my dry food, but I will eat dry food alone if it's laying out. I like to lay outside in the sun and wander around the back yard. Sometimes I can't always hear when my foster mommy calls my name, but if she whistles that gets my attention. I don't travel very good in the car. I just don't like it and I surely don't like going to the vet (but what pup does?). I think that I would like to be with a older person in a home that's quiet and peaceful. Is that your home? ---------------------------------------------------- Original Bio 04/16/06: Hello, my name is Bubbles and I'm 12 years old and weigh around 14 lbs. Right now I'm not a very happy girl. I miss my real mom, Ms. Edna (hugs and lots of Yorkie kisses to you), who had me since I was a baby, but since we both got older, she couldn't care for me any longer. She gave me to Ms. Amy (Yorkie kisses to you, too) and the nice people at the Henderson County Humane Society where I stayed till my foster mom came and picked me up. She says I'm really sweet and I liked sitting by her and sleeping with her. I really don't know what's going on and I'm scared. I'm not ready to be adopted just yet because I still have to get checked out by the vet. But I do know that I would like to spend the rest of my days in a quiet home. I'm OK with other dogs as long as they are quiet and don't bother me. If they start bothering me, I will snap at them. I met Jasper the cat this morning and I liked him. I'll keep you all updated and hopefully I'll find my forever home to spend my retirement days in. Name: Bubbles 3/8/2022 - It is with great sadness we let everyone know Bubbles has earned her wings and has crossed the rainbow bridge. She very suddenly got sick and we rushed her to the emergency vet. After performing an ultrasound it was found that her gallbladder had ruptured. Surgery for this in a healthy dog is very difficult and has a higher mortality rate than other surgeries, so her prognosis was poor and she had already become septic. She was one tough girl that had made it through so much, but this was not something she would come back from. She is now at the Bridge keeping all the other pups in line. Thank you everyone for supporting her over the years. She will be missed. 7/16/2021 - Bubbles has been doing great with no issues since her relapse in 2019. She remains on her prescription food, prednisone, and chlorambucil. She is still her feisty self and remains under the care of her specialist a couple times a year. 8/5/2020 - Bubbles is doing really well right now.  Her prognosis after her relapse was very guarded because usually pups do not fair well when a relapse occurs.  She is pretty much back to her normal self, bossy and going at the others if they do something she does not approve of.  Bubbles will always need to be under the care of a specialist.  She is currently on prednisone every other day and a chemo drug every other day, which will likely be for the protocol for the rest of her time.  She sees the specialist when she is not feeling well and then every couple months for bloodwork and to make sure everything is still ok.  The chemo drug can cause other health issues, hence the reason for continued care with her specialist. 10/24/19 - Bubbles is having some GI issues again. She has been throwing up for a week or two and none of the anti-nausea meds have been helping. She had an ultrasound today and her pancreas looked inflamed and portions of her intestines looked inflamed as well. Her bloodwork was also indicative of GI issues. Her belly also filled with fluid yesterday and has not gone down. The liquid is clear and likely her body storing water. We are starting her on a round of steroids and antibiotics and will wait for the review of the ultrasound by a radiologist And some additional bloodwork and urine check. She may need an endoscopy or biopsy to get a better idea of what is going on, but we need to wait for the inflammation to go down and her to feel better before doing so. 4/15/19 – Bubbles is still the same little girl! She has been doing great on her prescription food and has not had any issues. She does still have moments where she loses her self confidence and will bite, we say she is like Jekyll and Hyde. She will also go after the other dogs if she does not want them around or is protecting a bone or toy or spot on the couch. She can also be very loving and happy and wanting all the attention she can get. She just has her moments sometimes. 7/5/16 ďż˝ Bubbles is still feisty as ever. She loves to play with her foster brothers, she just isnďż˝t so sure about humans sometimes. She can be so happy and friendly with people and want attention and then all of the sudden becomes insecure and scared and snaps. Being on her prescription food and Pepcid has taken care of all her tummy issues and she seems a bit happier now too. She is prone to bite more when she is not feeling well, which is understandable since people get cranky when they do not feel good too. She needs a home that can understand her fears and handle them and it would be great if there was another dog about her size and age to play with too. 5/4/15 - Bubbles recently had some medical issues and spent a good bit of time at the vet, but after several tests it was found that she has irritable bowel disorder. She is on Prednisone, Pepcid, Anti-Nausea medicine and a prescription diet. Thankfully this has solved her throwing up and diarrhea and she is back to her happy loving self. Although she can be happy and loving and very playful, she does have the other side of her where she has bitten. When she loses her self confidence and becomes unsure of the situation she has bitten and has drawn blood. Her foster parents have learned to read her behaviors to know when this may happen and have worked around it. She does better one on one with people instead of having multiple people giving her attention. She does love belly rubs, playing with people and other pups, and exploring the back yard. She absolutely loves her prescription diet and tells you when you are not getting it done fast enough for her. Bubbles would do best in a home with young pups, no children, and people who understand her personality quarks and can let her grow and learn in a safe environment and do not mind the occasional snap when she becomes unsure of the situation or unsure of herself. 5/22/2014 - Bubbles loves chilling in a nice comfy bed or on the couch, running around the yard with the other pups yelling at the neighbor dogs, and on occasion plays with other pups in her foster home. She is an excellent eater and likes to chew on bones. She is a very loving and happy little girl. At times she gets a bit of an attitude and wants to only do what she wants to do and does not hesitate to let you know. 12/24/2013 - My story is the story of ďż˝The Princess to The Pauperďż˝ In my previous life, I was the only furchild of a single, elderly lady who loved me unconditionally. We did everything togetherďż˝went to the post office, watched tv, ate dinner and slept in the bed! When my Mom passed away, I was given to her daughter and grandson to live. This is where things got a little tricky. I had become so accustomed to my simple-spoiled life that I had a hard time adjusting. I just didnďż˝t like all the commotion associated with young people coming and going in and out of the house. I was afraid and wanted my simple, quiet, spoiled rotten life backďż˝as one can understand. After two months, I was given up on, thrown out and taken to the local animal shelter. So as you can see, I went from ďż˝The Princess to The Pauperďż˝. Things got much worse for me at the shelter because I was put into a single 4x6 room with concrete floors and cylinder block walls. I was terrified, so terrified in fact that I growled at the animal control officers and would try to bite them. They labeled me ďż˝Devil Dogďż˝. Thank goodness Yorkie Haven Rescue learned of my terrible situation and came to rescue me. I was given to my Foster Mommy in a crate and driven straight to my Foster home. Foster Mommy took me outside and let me out of my crate. I jumped straight in her lap, tail wagging, and placed a big ole wet kiss right on her nose! Foster Mommy says I am a good girl, very loyal and protective. She also calls me an alpha female, whatever that means! I went to the dogtor the next day and had a perfectly clean bill of health. The next day we were off to the groomer to get a nice bath and haircut. Whew! I feel like a new woman!!! In my Foster home there are two other female yorkies and a 2 year old human child, all three of which I am NOT A FAN! I would prefer to be the only baby in the house...that means no other doggies or children to take away from my attention. If you are looking for a lifelong, loyal, lapdog- I am the girl for you! Sending you tail wags and kisses! Bubbles Name: Buster B. October 12, 2013 - Poor buster recently lost his bout with cancer. His foster mom wished she had more time with him. He was a very loved member of their family while with them. Thank you for all your love and support. 9/18/2013 - Buster went to his vet on Friday because his lymph nodes had suddenly become enlarged. He was referred to an Oncologist and spent most of the afternoon in a clinic yesterday, September 17, 2013, while many tests were performed. Sadly, Buster was diagnosed with Lymphoma, Stage 4. We have chosen to do some chemotherapy on Buster to make him feel better. This will not cure him as lymphoma is not curable; but it can help his quality of life, especially by shrinking his lymph nodes. He has a cough right now (see video) and the vet thinks his lymph nodes and tonsils are causing this cough. Buster is such a sweet boy and we hope to make him as comfortable as possible as his journey progresses. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as his treatments begin today. If you can donate any amount to help Buster please do. All donations are greatly appreciated, and Buster thanks you from the bottom of his little heart! 3/13/13 - Hi, Buster here. My foster mom says that I should get the Sweetheart Award, whatever that means. She tells me that I am one of the nicest dogs she has ever been around. Also, did I mention that I love, love, love walks? I start jumping for joy, every day, when I see the leashes come out. Of course, I would still rather get on the other side of the backyard fence and go exploring, but that is not going to happen because I’m watched like a hawk. Other stuff I like to do includes carrying around stuffed animals, getting scratched, and being vocal about stuff I want my foster humans to do, like feed me. Eating is my number one favorite thing and I cannot wait for meal times. I do get along great with other dogs, even bossy ones. I don’t mind wearing any kind of harness or sweaters and do great having my nails clipped and my teeth checked. So anyway, according to my foster humans, I am a great pet and if you are looking for 12 lbs. of sweetness, I’m your guy. 11/27/12 - Buster wanted to update everyone on his personality since he has been in his foster home a little while now. He is an extremely sweet pup and gets along with other dogs. His personality is mellow. He enjoys being in the same room with his people, and will follow you from room to room, but isn’t so velcro that he has to sit in your lap. Just content to be near you. He definitely shows his happiness through tail wagging and it is wagging all the time. Even though he loves his foster home, that escape artist is still in him and he will need to be watched closely when in the backyard to do business since he is so smart, you will see him looking around to see if anyone is watching him so he can try to see what is on the other side of that fence. He does love to go on walks on his leash. He isn’t a graceful pup as his foster mom says that one of his most endearing features is that he seems to be clumsy. Lol He was very well behaved for the groomer and seems to enjoy being pampered. His bark is his only way of being a typical Yorkie. He tries to be bossy with it and express what he wants. Now, just showing him the squirt bottle makes him realize he doesn’t have that much to say. Buster’s next appt with the vet is December 19th. They will take blood work again and if all is good, he will get his teeth cleaned, have a cyst under his armpit removed and be microchipped. Buster hopes everyone had a great Thanksgiving. He knows he did since he is in a great loving home now and not a shelter. He’s making out his Christmas list and so far, the only thing on it is a permanent family. 11/8/12 - Put your hands together for Dee Jay Buster B! Yo! Yo! Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Buster B; If your wondering what I'm up to, I was just set free. My previous owners would just open the door and let me roam the neighborhood; The neighbors weren't happy about this, and would call animal control every time they could. Finally they surrendered me and I was saved by a nice lady with YHR; She must have really wanted to foster me, since to get me, she drove so far. Seems I have a roamer’s frame of mind, so I’ll need a securely fenced yard; It’s not that I want to leave you, but even get tempted by a door that’s ajar. I’ve got a dope disposition and my tail is wagging all the time; Although my previous life wasn’t great, I’m doing just fine. I love to be with my humans and seem to enjoy other dogs too; Doing well on my potty training, I’m a very smart guy, who knew? I’m in the market for some new parents, some that ready for to give and receive love; I know my luck has changed now and God is looking down on me from above. If your crib needs a pup and you like the look of Buster B Fill out your application, and there will be a fee. Peace out! 11/6/12 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Callie 4/4/13 - As many of you may have read and are aware, Callie, has had to endure many medical troubles that have been addressed. She threw a blood clot yesterday and never improved from that and could not be out of oxygen. We knew that with Callie's condition, she would probably not be adopted and live out her life with us, but it is still difficult to lose one of our own. Please keep Callie and her foster parents in your prayers during this difficult time. We are proud to have taken her into our program and saved her from the wretched life she led before. Sadly this could have all been prevented. This is why heartworm prevention is so important for your pets and why we are strict on placing these pups. Rest in peace Callie. PLEASE HELP - VERY HIGH MEDICAL COSTS - We have received $1750 of Callie's total veterinary costs of $4,720. April 1, 2013 - Callie is in the ICU at GCVS again. She has aspiration pneumonia and is stable today. We are hopeful that she will continue to improve and be back in her foster home soon! February 28, 2013- Callie responded to treatment and was discharged to home on 2/25/2013. She does have significant heart problems and her meds have been increased. So far, she is doing well this week on the meds. February 22, 2013 - Callie suddenly started having difficulty breathing last night and was taken to Gulf Coast Vet Specialists in Houston where she was admitted to ICU. She is comfortable this morning as long as she is in oxygen. Tests are being done and her cardiologist will see her this morning. We will update as we know more. Please keep little Callie in your thoughts and prayers. Jan. 23, 2013 - Okay, it's way past time for me to catch you up on all of my adventures. I have been a Texan for months now. My new family calls me Bug because I am the best snuggle bug they have ever had. I have some great new doctors and we have a treatment plan for me. They found several medical problems secondary to my heartworms. I have pulmonary hypertension, protein losing nephropathy and as of this week I am retaining fluid. I have quite a few meds that I must take each day. The $4 per month that my original owner did not spend on heartworm preventatives now cost YHR around $160 per month because of the damage done by the heartworms. I know there is someone out there who knows I am worth that and more! You know what to do....complete an adoption application. I would also appreciate any help with my meds. October 25, 2012 - Meet YHR foster girl, Callie! Poor Callie has been through so much in her short life. Someone left her to live outside and she did not have any preventative care and ended up with heartworms. Sadly they heartworms and treatment have wreaked havoc on her and she now has pulomary hypertension. She is under the care of a cardiologist in Houston at GCVS. August 2, 2012 – Hello There! Callie here – sorry I haven’t updated in a while, but I’ve been a bit under the weather. But I’m feeling much better now and Foster Mom (FM) is so glad that I’m not coughing much these days! My last Heartworm treatment was June 15th, and they tell me that once your 6 weeks out, then you should be out of the “danger zone”. Well, I’m 7 weeks out now, so I must be out of the “danger zone” – I feel like I am anyway. I’m feeling much better and I really want to start playing again, but FM says “not yet” – that I have to wait a little while before she’ll feel comfortable letting me play again. But, then again, nobody around here will play with me…the other dogs here are very nice and polite…actually a bit too nice and polite because they won’t run, jump and play with me like I want them to! Oh well, I guess that’s where you come in…I would really like to have a permanent family and if you had another dog that likes to play that would be PERFECT! I LOVE other dogs – I grew up in the backyard with a bunch of other dogs, so I got real used to being around other dogs. And I was the smallest of the bunch, so I quickly learned my place as well, so you don’t have to worry about me being aggressive or getting angry if your dog steps on me or tries to take my food. FM says she’s never seen a dog that is so friendly and accommodating with the other dogs! But that’s just me – your happy-go-lucky hippie-chick kinda gal! I was really freaked out when I first got here, because I had been in several foster homes before this one and I just wasn’t sure why. So I panicked every time FM would walk out the door – it was really bad and really scary. But FM put me on some meds called “Reconcile” and started going out into the garage for short periods of time and then coming back in just to show me that she was always coming back and it’s worked great! Now, I don’t panic anymore when FM leaves! And I’ve even gotten to the point where I don’t have to stay in one room when FM leaves, because I’ve learned to use the doggie door and go outside to do my business! Sometimes, when the grass is wet (I really don’t like wet grass – I had enough of that when I lived in the backyard!) I will go on the pee pads that FM puts out on the back porch for us. I’m still on the Reconcile, but FM says as soon as she knows for sure that I’m out of the “danger zone”, then she’s going to take me off the meds. I’ll also be going off the prednisone that I’ve been on since I started the HW treatment. So very soon, I should be drug free! So all that to say, if you’re looking for a really cool girl to play with your dog, but let him/her keep being the boss of everyone, then look no farther, because I am the perfect one for you! PEACE OUT! 7/6/2012 – Callie had her last heartworm treatment on June 15th and did really good until June 25th, when she started throwing up and having diarrhea – After blood tests revealed that her white blood count and platelets were very low, she spent the night in the Emergency Clinic getting a Canine Plasma IV. She came back home and was doing GREAT until July 1st when she developed a very severe cough. She’s been back to the vet’s office twice since then just to make sure her heart and lungs are functioning okay. (This is foster mom’s first time dealing with HW treatment, so we’re not taking any chances!) So far, her heart and lungs are functioning normally (well as normal as can be expected with a bunch of worms in there), but her extreme coughing continues. She does have some periods when the coughing is not so bad, but sometimes it can go on for hours without any relief. Please say extra prayers for this little sweetheart! She is SO sweet - all the workers at the Emergency Clinic and at the Vet’s office have nothing but extreme praise for this little love bug. She LOVES being held and the minute you pick her up, she just “melts” right into your chest – who wouldn’t love that, huh? 6/14/12 - The vet has decided to do a "split protocol" for the second part of Callie's heartworm treatment. She had the 1st of the split today and will go back tomorrow morning for the 2nd part of the split. She's been doing really good with the 1st treatment. But prayers are greatly appreciated since this last part of the treatment targets the more mature more resistant heartworms and the risk of embellism increases. She's doing much better with her anxiety so we're hoping that will decrease the likelihood that she will have any major complications. She is still on Reconcile which has helped immensely with her separation anxiety. She's really coming along with learning her manners and not "freaking out" when I leave her. She's such a sweet goofy little girl - I'm so looking forward to the day she's HW free and can play as much as she wants to! 5/17/12 – Just a quick update to let everyone know that I started my HW treatment today – OUCH! I’m still sore from the injection, but so far I haven’t had any bad side effects. If all goes well, I’ll go back on June 14th and 15th for my second round of treatment. In the meantime, I sure would appreciate your prayers. 4/23/12 - Hey There! Callie Calliat here! Yes, just like Colbie Calliat, the singer…I’m sure we’re related somehow, but poor thing, she got all the talent and I got all the looks! I’ve been here in Mississippi with my new foster family for 2 weeks now and I’m really getting settled in nicely. I get along great with my foster siblings – they don’t play much though – I’m working on that! But Foster Mom (FM) says I shouldn’t be playing much anyway cause I have something they call heartworms. I don’t know what she’s talking about, my heart feels fine! I really really like my FM – I follow her EVERYWHERE she goes and at first I was really freaked out about it when she left me alone in this big house and went outside. But she keeps coming back, so I’m getting better about letting her go outside and work in the yard some. And when she leaves for work and leaves a bunch of toys filled with treats and peanut butter, I don’t say a word about her leaving! But I still do get really hyper when she comes home from work and I like to jump on her and sometimes I land on the other pups. FM says I have to learn my “manners” – but I’ve never heard of “manners” before, so FM says she’s going to teach them to me. Whatever… I’m sure it can’t be all that hard… I’m really working hard on not peeing in the house. FM says it’s because I lived in the back yard at my previous owners and I could just go anytime I wanted to. She says I’m too skinny too - I told her it was because I lived with big dogs in the back yard and they ate my food and there wasn’t anything I could do about it. FM says that’s okay – she’ll have me fattened up in no time. She feeds me twice a day and makes sure my foster brother doesn’t come and steal my food. So I get to eat the whole bowl all by myself. I LOVE cuddling with my human in the big chair FM calls the “man-chair” – and I love sleeping in the bed with FM and the other pups too. FM tells everyone that I just love cuddling up with her, but once I fall asleep, she can move me anywhere in the bed and I’m not waking up and/or moving. Little does she know that I have one eye open just to make sure I’m still in this great place. But I’m not letting on, cause I’m afraid they might make me go sleep in the yard again! But FM keeps telling me that won’t happen, I’m just not taking any chances for now! Oh, and I’ve learned how to use this really cool thing called a Doggie Door – which means I can go outside and come back in the house anytime I want to – I don’t have to wait for someone to come let me in and I don’t have to worry about them leaving me in the backyard all night any more. Ahhhh – I really like the way they do things around here. I’m taking an antibiotic now – I’ll be on that for 30 days, then I’ll have my first heartworm treatment. I’ve heard it’s pretty tough treatment, but FM says she’s sure I’ll do just fine though cause I’m so young and will have more meat on my bones by then. But I sure would appreciate your prayers too. I’ll have FM keep you guys posted on my treatment – cause as soon as they find out that the heartworms are gone I’ll be ready to find my perfect forever home – and hopefully it will be one with another dog to play with and a human that likes to cuddle! 4/18/12 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Casey 3/3/2015 - It is with a heavy heart that we let you know Casey has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. She recently started having grand mal seizures and went down hill fast after the last one. It was to the point where she was running into walls, very unbalanced, having tremors, and even her bark had changed. In the end all she wanted was to be held and comforted and we knew she was ready for her wings. We did , and always will, love you like you were one of our own. Until we meet again .... 5/22/2014 - Casey is doing well and still spends most of her time napping in a comfy bed in the family room and at least twice a day she likes to walk around the patio smelling everything. She had a bout of pancreatitis a couple of months ago but has been doing well since and was diagnosed with kidney disease. We are managing her health issues with medication and regular vet visits and she is doing well. She has no problems eating or drinking and does not hesitate to let you know when she is ready for her food. Her cataracts have gotten worse, so right now she pretty much has no vision, but she does well and has learned over time where all the furniture is. 9/9/13 - Casey has been doing well. We finally have her diarrhea under control and her thyroid medicine is the correct dosage. Casey loves a good massage and she loves to eat. She is a sweet little old lady that spends most of her napping in all the different beds around the house. 4/15/13 – Well, Casey’s diarrhea has come back, so today we made a trip to the specialist to have an ultrasound done to see if anything could be seen that might be causing these issues. The intestines looked pretty normal, her liver had a few abnormalities, but the biggest thing was not being able to see the pancreas. So, we are running some additional tests to see if maybe the pancreas is not functioning properly and causing her to lose protein and may be part of the cause of what is going on. It will be a few days before we get the results back and come up with a game plan to help Casey. The poor girl is losing weight and when she gets sick she doesn’t want to eat, so hopefully we can get this figured out and get her feeling good again. 4/5/13 – Casey is doing much better after being sick with diarrhea and vomiting for about two weeks. She was in and out of the vet almost every day on an IV because of dehydration. Because medicine was not taking care of it they ran different tests, which unfortunately all came back negative. Finally Batril started to work and she is doing so much better and all her issues have appeared to clear up. Before her tummy issues she did make a visit to the cardiologist for her heart murmur. They did an echocardiogram and found some issues, so she was started on a medication for blood pressure to start with. With her tummy issues we suspended the medication in case that was causing it. We will be starting it back up as soon as she is done with her antibiotic and we are certain she is fully recovered. We will then recheck her blood pressure and determine next steps for her heart, which will likely be adding enalapril. Once we have all of that under control then we will talk about her much needed dental. Casey is a very sweet and happy little old lady that is not afraid to tell you when she wants something! She likes to snuggle on the couch and next to you at night. She has started wagging her tail when she is excited and happy. 2/23/13 – Hello ya’ll. My name is Casey and I am a little old lady. Unfortunately my family thought I was getting too old, I am going blind, and because I started having accidents in the house I was no longer worth having so they dropped me off at doggie jail. I only had a limited amount of time because the shelter did not have room, but YHR stepped up and said I was worth saving. That was a close one for me. I am quite sad my family let me go after all that time, but I am thankful I am safe and still here. I went to see the dogtor the other day and the dogtor told me I am almost blind because of a full blown cataract in one eye and an immature cataract in the other eye along with old age taking my eye sight away. I really cannot see very much. I also have a grade 3 out of 6 heart murmur, but luckily my heart is not enlarged and I do not have any fluid in my lungs. They are still checking to make sure there is not something else going on with my heart. As soon as we hear back on that I will get my teeth cleaned, they are really dirty. Other than my eyes and my heart they think I am fairly healthy. I am still really sad and confused, so I haven’t done much but lay in the comfy pink bed. As I feel more comfortable and come to terms with what has happened to me I will open up and my foster mommy and daddy will be able to learn more about me. I am just so sad my family did not want me anymore. Name: Cash 4/21/2023 - It is with profound sadness, that we must post that our precious Cash went to Rainbow Bridge this morning. He was held tightly by his foster mom who loved him all these years as if he were hers. At the end of the day, hers ended up being his furever home and he was a very loved boy. He had SO many illnesses over the years and was such a strong boy to fight them like he did. We are honored to have been able to care for Cash all these years. 4/17/2023 - Cash has had a pretty difficult month. He has been to the vet frequently for rechecks and then he developed pancreatitis recently and was hospitalized for a few days. His potassium was extremely high, so they took him off of the Telmisartin since that med can cause that to happen. They added another dose of prednisone which is helping his appetite and his blood work is showing improvement. His albumin went from 2.0 to 2.2 and is now 2.6 which is so much better! He has lost almost 3 lbs but this past weekend his appetite improved and he gained 1.5 oz so we are hopeful this will continue! We have a consult with a vet nutritionist set up for him on April 25th. He is refusng all dog food and is so far eating chicken, pineapple and rice and loving it! It is not properly balanced but until the nutritionist can weigh in, we are winging it with him. The goal right now is to help him be happy and love his food again and gain some much needed weight! Supplements can be added later. 3/16/2023 - Cash's lab numbers and blood pressure indicate that his renal issues are getting worse. Telmisartin has been added to his meds and it has helped his blood pressure. His labs remained the same with quite a bit of protein loss but stable. He will be rechecked again next wee, He is a sweet boy who really has been handed some rough medical issues but he is a tough one! We are so grateful to our kind and generous supporters who allow us to care for these pups so that they can have good quality of life. 12/28/2022 - Cash is as described previously but he is having sporadic issues and meds often must be adjusted. He has GI issues as stated below. 12/3/2021 - Cash is just as described in his original post other than the fact he does have some changes in his medical condition. Cash has PLN (protein losing nephropathy) and is taking Enalapril. He is doing well with his albumin pretty steady. He also has a history of some GI issues. We suspect he could have PLE as well but that is not presently diagnosed. He is on prescription food: Royal Canin Gastro Intestinal low fat diet. He also is on Proin for nighttime incontinence. Yes, he does have a lot of issues, but he is a charming pup who does not appear ill at all. He just needs his meds to be well. 8/26/2920 - Cash's recent blood work was normal!! He is doing very well. To read more about him, scroll down to the post of 2/10. 7/28/2020 - Cash is on one more round of antibiotics due to elevated white count. Urine culture was negative. If this round of antibiotics does not clear this he will be referred to specialist. 6/23/2020 - UPDATE: Cash was discharged from the hospital yesterday evening and is doing well, eating and taking his medications. His liver enzymes dropped and one is actually in normal limits. They are thinking all of this was due to an infection. He will be following up with our vet. At this time they don't think liver biopsies are needed! 6/20/2020 - Cash had an ultrasound today that revealed multiple liver nodules and gall bladder inflammation. His lab studies continue to be abnormal. He was admitted to the Emergency Dept at the specialty hospital and will remain there until Monday when they will transfer him to Internal Med Service. He has not eaten well this past week and is generally just not feeling well. His bill at this point is $3736 and that is not including the past week at the general vet; so his costs are rising. ANY donation is greatly appreciated to help us help Cash. 6/15/2020 - Cash began feeling ill this weekend. His foster mom took him to the Emergency Clinic today and he was found to have anemia, infection of unknown origin and elevated liver enzymes. Also elevated bile acids. He is being referred to Internal Med Specialist for ultrasound of his liver. We will update as we know more. 2/10/2019 - Hi, my name is Cash and I'm from Texas. Yep, a Texas sized Yorkie with a Texas sized bark. Still a lover though. You kind of have to hear my bark to believe it is coming out of this little body. I think someone mixed a little raspy doberman in my vocal cords. So, don't expect any cute Tinkerbell tunes to be coming out of this body. Speaking of my body, since I'm getting a little up in age, I was having some trouble at night when I was sleeping with wetting myself. It was so embarrassing and all the other dogs would just get up and move away from me. I talked to foster mom about it and she and the vet started me on something called Proin and now I wake as dry as the Sahara Desert. Whew! No more getting made fun of. 12/16/2018 - Cash is a "diamond in the ruff". When he was originally picked up, he was covered in fleas and his hair was terribly matted. He was shaved down and had pretty rough looking skin. His skin has improved and he is looking to much better. Just wait until his hair grows back in! :) 12/16/18 - Cash had his surgery to remove the bladder stones on 11.27.18 and has recovered well from that surgery. He is now on a prescription diet to hopefully prevent further stone formation. We are still waiting on the report on the type of bladder stones. He had a bladder infection that was cleared with antibiotics. He is having some issues with occasional nighttime incontinence so we are working to figure out the cause of that. He wears a belly band and does not seem bothered by it at all. Cash is a very pleasant pup who gets along well with his foster siblings. He loves to snuggle in bed at night. 11/26/2018 - 11:00 AM - Cash was given away online to a lady who ended up taking him to a vet only to find out that she could not afford him due to all of his presenting medical needs. She reached out to us since he needed immediate surgery. He also has flea dermatitis and dry eye. She told us he was covered with fleas when she got him. She treated him for the fleas and did get some meds for him and also medicated shampoo for his horribly irritated skin. He is presently at our vet being prepped for surgery. As we know more about Cash we will update his bio. 11/26;10 Name: Cassie January 23, 2007: Heaven has another angel - Cassie got her wings today. Her little body could no longer fight but now she's free from pain. Thanks to all who prayed for this precious baby. Rest in peace, sweet girl. Update 1/23/07: The news wasn't good yesterday about Cassie. She has massive kidney stones in one kidney, a few stones in the other, and she has an enlarged heart. She still can't keep food down and is still on IV fluids. The vet is going to refer her to another hospital for more tests. Her vet bills are now over $1,000. Please keep this little girl in your prayers. Update 1/20/07: Unfortunately, Cassie is a very sick little girl. The stress of being dumped on the roadside and spending several days in a shelter along with a difficult spay took its toll on her little body. She's been in the hospital since Saturday, unable to eat, hooked up to IV's. She's slowly responding and we hope to have her home this week. Please keep this little girl in your prayers. --------------------------------------- Original bio: Cassie came from a backyard breeder who dumped her on the street. She’s a beautiful little pup who was used to produce litter after litter of puppies. When she could no longer have puppies, she was thrown away. She’s never before been outside in the sunshine and cowers in the corner of her crate. She thinks hands were made to hurt her. We can see the terror in her eyes. She had surgery on Wednesday; it will take time for her body to heal. It will take longer for her heart to heal and learn to trust us. If you’d like to donate to help pay for the surgery and her on-going care, please click on the PayPal button. Name: Charlie January 23, 2019 - Charlie had been having issues lately with what we suspected was a brain lesion. Today we let him go peacefully to Rainbow Bridge...he was held by his foster mom and a fur sibling who totally loved him. His furever home ended up being his foster home and he was very loved for his final years. We are thankful to all of our supporters who help us save babies like Charlie and show them the love they so deserve. Godspeed little one until we meet again..... 8/21/16 - Charlie does not let the fact his teeth are gone prevent him from enjoying his food. Eating is the highlight of his day. He's a very vocal boy when it is time to eat. His demands are few....as long as his tummy is full, he's a happy boy. He is not much into being held. He will enjoy it for a few minutes, but then he wants to get down and be left alone. Charlie gets along with his foster siblings ... just sniffs them and checks them out and then walks away. He really is a very low key, low maintenance pup. Perhaps in his own home he will learn to enjoy being held more....we get the feeling it isn't something he ever got used to. 2/16/2016 - Charlie is doing very well in his foster home. He went to the specialist yesterday and had his sutures removed. He is healing nicely. He was seen by the vet dentist/specialist and is scheduled for a dental on March 2. His teeth are in pretty rough shape...we don't think he will have any left;but won't know for sure until the dental is done as xrays will be done at that time. 2/3/16 - Charlie is beginning to show improvement! His IV's have been discontinued and his blood sugar is stable. Surgery will be checking on him tomorrow...the hope is that the drain will be removed. His surgery site looks to be healing well. He does still have a feeding tube, but he is starting to eat a little bit with some coaxing. He is more steady on his feet now! They are looking at a possible discharge on Friday. He will more than likely be discharged with the feeding tube in...and if he eats well over that weekend, it may be removed the following Monday. Thank you for all of your sweet words, thoughts and prayers and donations. We are all so happy that Charlie has done so well. This is something we could not do without all of the wonderful supporters we have!!! We can now love Charlie the way he always deserved to be loved. 2/1/16 - Charlie had to have a feeding tube placed today because he will not eat and he does need nutrition in order to heal. The infection seems to be lessening...and his incision looks ok today. We are hopeful that once he is being fed, his recovery time will be quicker! 1.31.16 - There isn't much to report tonight. Charlie is still ill and has a long way to go, but is currently stable. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, donations and prayers! 1/30/2016 - 11:30PM - Charlie had surgery tonight to explore his wounds and debride them.. The surgeon called at 10 PM to let us know how things went. Poor Charlie had a very large area of necrosis on his neck. For now, it is closed up with a drain in it; but if the infection continues, he will lose more skin/tissue and that could present some real problems in terms of closing the wound. His antibiotics are being changed to something stronger until we get his infection under control. He will remain in ICU until he is physically stable and then would be moved to the surgery unit. He really needs prayers and we still have not met our goal for him financially. It is entirely possible his bill will rise...he now has bills with the Internal Med service and one for Surgical. If you can spare a cup of coffee for Charlie it would be so appreciated...dollars add up! Thank you everyone for your good thoughts, prayers and donations over the past 24 hours. 1.30/2016 - Charlie update! First of all, many thanks all of you who have donated towards his care! We could not continue to save babies like Charlie without all of you! Charlie is stable this morning, but of course, still very ill. They had a surgical consult done on him late yesterday and the surgeon said that his wounds need to be surgically explored. In cases like this, what you see on the surface is usually just the "tip of the iceberg" so to speak. The internal med vet will speak with the specialist today to come up with a plan. They need to decide if this can be done now, or if he needs to be more stable for them to anesthetize him. 1/29/2016 - Charlie was found in a yard yesterday and taken to a shelter.We were notified of him this morning and picked him up from the shelter. He has multiple bite wounds, bruised, shocky, He has what appears to be road rash on feet and rear and a very swollen neck. Dehydrated. Blood sugar very low. Our vet checked him thoroughly and referred him to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston where he has been admitted to ICU. Charlie is in critical (but stable for now) condition. His blood sugar and blood pressure are unstable. He may have some underlying health issues and he is being evaluated for that. He is on IV fluids and antibiotics. We will update as we hear more about him .. and about his testing. Donations greatly needed and appreciated. His estimate through tomorrow is between $2,300 and $3,000 1-29-06 Name: Charlie Girl 4/22/10 - It is with much sadness that we must let all of Charlie Girl’s followers know that she passed today at the vet’s office. Her foster mom had to rush her to the emergency vet last night and she was diagnosed with pancreatitis and HGE (Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis). She is pain free now and will join all of the other haven pups that have passed before her. She will be greatly missed and has taken a piece of her foster mom’s heart with her. 12/6/09 - Charlie Girl recently visited the vet because her skin was getting very dry and irritated. Seems CG blood results showed that she was a little anemic, but nothing too bad. They did decide to start adding Derm Cap liquid to her food (which is a combination of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids) to help improve her skin and coat. Other than this, this little senior is doing great and enjoying her senior life. She is still waiting on her forever family to come along, but is an optimist and knows that they will come when the time is right. 6/24/09 - Charlie Girl is a sweet little lady who is still waiting on her forever home where she can be the little Queen that she has learned to be at her foster home. She is in the same foster home as Mia, and has shown a little interest in this newcomer. This is quite surprising since none of the other residents seem to spark her interest. She loves to eat, take naps and will sometimes have small spurts of energy at night and play a little hide and seek around the sofa with foster mom. Other than this she is just a little sweetheart that needs her own space. 3/17/09 - Charlie Girl had her dental today and is feeling fabulous. She is still waiting on her permanent home that she knows is out there and is ready and willing to give “fresh breath” yorkie kisses to her new family. 1/13/09 - Charlie Girl has had her surgery to remove her mammory tumors and it was a success. She was also spayed while under anesthesia, so hopefully this will remedy anymore tumors from coming back. She is settling into her foster home great and is gradually putting on some well deserved weight. She even lets her foster mom pick her up now which is a milestone. Charlie Girl is not much of a player and does not interact with the other pupsters in her foster home. She can co-exist with other pups if they aren’t "in her face", but would probably do best as an only pet to be spoiled and loved by a stay at home parent with lots of patience. 11/14/08 - Charlie Girl has just entered her foster home. Right now we know that she has 2 mammary tumors that will need to be removed but this cannot happen right away because she is very underweight. Once we get some meat on her bones and she settles in, we will schedule an appt. to have the tumors removed and update her bio. Please consider donating to her vet care. Name: Chewie 10/17/2017 - Chewie has crossed over to Rainbow Bridge. His disease ultimately took him, but not before he defied all the odds and basically lived happily 5 years longer than the vets thought he would. He came into YHR a strong little man who was diagnosed with a disease you wouldn’t have really known he had except for the medicine he had to take. Chewie charmed everyone he met and we were fortunate that he graced us with his presence. You’ll be missed Chew Chew. ---------------------------------------------- DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CHEWIE FOR MONTHLY MEDICATIONS ($190/month) 10/28/16 - Chewie is still with us, but you can tell that his disease is starting to take its toll. He is slowing down quite a bit and not feeling well on a daily basis. We have been blessed to have saved this little guy and are making him as comfortable as possible as he still enjoys life. 1/28/15 - Chewie is at the specialist today for testing. We will update when we have the results. 6/3/13 - Chewie went for a follow-up appointment with the cardiologist on Friday, and all went well. Right now he is stable, and all of his test results are about the same as his last exam. That means that the meds are doing their job and helping his heart to pump as normally as possible. They were surprised and happy not to see a decline. As for his estimated time to live, they are still saying about 4 months. So who knows? They said he may just continue to defy all of the statistics for a while. They don't need to see him again until we see a decline or 4 months passes. His foster parents were pleased with the outcome of this appointment and plan to keep doing what they are doing now, and roll with the punches. 3/6/13 - Chewie has started to not have as much zip to his step, so his foster mom brought him to Gulf Coast to see if his condition was getting worse. It seems his heart has gotten larger, and it's not "squeezing" enough to pump his blood. (Which is why he's not so zippy and acting fatigued). Also, the veins in his heart and lungs are swollen (plump), and the effect of this is fluid in the lungs They prescribed 3 more medications. One to help his heart "squeeze" better when it pumps, one is a diuretic to keep the fluid from building up in his lungs, and the third is to keep his body from overproducing fluids in response to the diuretic. He will go back Friday, the 15th, to check to see if the meds are working and to make sure they are not hurting his kidney function, which is a common side-effect. As far as a time frame on his time left with us, she said maybe a few months, but could give a better "guestimate" in 10 days, when he is brought back. At that time they will run the blood panel again and do an x-ray. Obviously, Chewie will never leave his foster home to go onto a new home of his own, but he will be loved, cared for and medically taken care of until it is time for him to join all the pups that have gone before him to rainbow bridge. All of your thoughts and prayers for Chewie are greatly appreciated! 1/24/13 - The Sotalol that the vet’s put me on did not seem to be working alone, so they have added a second medicine called Mexiletine. It is in a liquid form with beef flavoring. It costs $25.50 per month and I get .5ml 3 times per day. We are hoping that the combination of these two medicines will decrease the number of incorrect heartbeats I have. Nevertheless, the vets are so amazed at the fact that I truly do not show any side effects from my condition. I am so happy and healthy feeling that they are just in awww. I’m so cute, I have that effect on people all the time. 1/16/13 - My mommy and my daddy decided to split up. Unfortunately, this left me without a mommy or daddy, even though I loved them both very much. They made sure I got to a good rescue though, and I am having a blast at my foster home. When I got here and my new foster mom took me to the vet, we all had a big scare. It seems my heart wasn’t beating properly, so we made an appointment with a cardiologist. I got to wear a holter monitor and everything. It was so cool! I was the only pup in my neighborhood with something that would monitor my heartbeats. Kind of like getting the newest iPhone out before anyone else! After blood work and puzzling some of the smartest people, we found out that I have Chagas. No, it is not a Mexican dance. This is a disease that is contracted from Reduviid bugs, also called the “kissing bugs”. How appropriate since I LOVE TO KISS, but talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Ugh!! Anyway, this Chagas attacks the heart and it seems that my upper and lower chambers aren’t communicating properly which results in ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal rapid heart rhythms). There is no treatment for this, but I have been started on some medicine called Sotalol. It is specially formulated for me into chewable treats and is only $30 for a month supply (2 treats a day). I’m a very good pill taker, and I think I’m well worth $30 per month. We hope this medicine will decrease the number of incorrect heartbeats I’m having. Once I’ve been on the medicine for a week, I get to wear my holter monitor again to see if the medicine is working. I know this all sounds so depressing, but it’s really all in how you look at the big picture. None of us are here forever, and none of us know when we will leave this great world. Me having Chagas and there being no treatment is just the same as any other pup passing unexpectedly. You know one day we’ll be gone, just don’t know when. I myself like the mystery. Life is too full of people always wanting to know what’s coming next. That’s only for God to know. I am not neutered and need to have my teeth cleaned, but for right now, the vet doesn’t think it is safe for me to undergo anesthesia. Let’s turn to a happier note. I am a very happy young fellow. I love people and spin in circles at foster mom’s feet when it’s mealtime, treat time or time to go outside. (watch my video to see me in action!) I am very loving and full of life. I am as eager of an eater as I am about life. I am always happy, energetic, love to be talked to, very well mannered, make great eye-contact, but am not demanding. Oh, did I mention I LOVE TO GIVE KISSES. Just making sure I didn’t leave that out. I also love to wear sweaters. I’m a pup that likes to keep up with fashion. Even though I love attention, I am not a smothering dog. I like to be close to you, but don’t have to be on you all the time like some of those needy Yorkies. I’m pretty well potty trained, but since I can’t have my “man” surgery, I still have the tendency to want to mark. No biggie, foster mom just dresses me up in my belly band along with my sweater. There is a teenager in my home and I just love her. Small children might be too much, but an older child is right up my alley. I can’t say that I have a preference whether my next home has a mom, dad or both mom and dad since I love all people equally (which is how it should be). The only time foster mom has seen me get a tad beside myself is when we encountered another larger male pup outside when doing business. I’m fine with male dogs my size, but I don’t like it if they’re bigger than me. Foster mom says I get a little over-aggressive with the big dogs. Apparently I have a “big-dog” mentality myself. Anyway, I’m happy, energetic and have THE BEST spirit and personality of any dog you will ever meet. Not to brag, but foster dad said that I’m the smartest foster they’ve ever had. Eat your heart out Lassie! That about sums me up. Now fill out the application to adopt me. 12/19/12 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Chloe 2/21/2019 - Beautiful Chloe was adopted from YHR by her awesome mom and dad in March of 2009 and had a very loved and exciting life. God was ready to take his sweet girl home this week to join him, so they graciously let Chloe go. You are missed by many Chloe. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 1/21/09 - Chloe has settled in to her foster home quite well. She loves playing with other dogs and will need another (her size) in her new furever home to play with. Her hair is finally growing out from her previous (Schnauzer cut) and is quite the looker now. Her foster mom couldn’t resist dressing her up for her photo op. Chloe loves the color red and looks good in it. She is doing well on her potty training and will use the puppy pads inside, but will still do her business outside with the other pups. Now if she is left too long or gets too excited, accidents happen. Chloe said to tell you no one is perfect. She walks ok on a leash, but has gotten quite used to her secured fenced in yard and being able to freely roam it and play. Even though she likes to play with the other pups in her home, if you have a lap that needs warming or a face that needs licking, Chloe is your girl. This young lady is ready to start her life in her permanent home where she will stay forever and never have to move again. 10/20/08 - I know, I know. I look like a Schnauzer, but it is just because I wouldn’t stay still when the groomer was trying to trim me. The result - being shaved down. I am a pure yorkie though and once my hair grows out and foster mom is able to take more pictures of me, you’ll see just how beautiful of a yorkie I am. Speaking of my foster family, they have made me a few promises. They said that they would find me a family that would love me, one where I would be the center of attention, have plenty of toys at my disposal, I would have fresh filtered water daily, a jeweled collar with my name on it, a fluffy bed to nap in during the day, my owner’s bed to sleep in at night, high quality dog food and a visit to the groomer at least once every 2 months. What can I say, it’s a material world and I’m a material girl. Since I am only 10 months old, I am seriously in my puppy stage of chewing, going potty in the house, having attention deficit disorder, etc. I will need another pupster in my new household to play with, but no small children since I can be a bit of a handful. I’m going to the dogtor soon for a check-up, shots, etc., so if you’d like to help me out with my bill, just click on the paypal button below my picture. Thanks for reading about me, now fill an application. Love, Chloe. Name: Chloe-TX September 20, 2015 - Sweet Chloe had four wonderful years with her furever family. RIP Chloe I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 8/01/11 - Studies show that owning a pet can dramatically reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure and ward off depression. So the way I look at it, you can make numerous visits to several different types of doctors trying to figure out if you are stressed and need Valium, have high blood pressure and need Beta-blocker or are depressed and need an anti-depressant. OR, you can adopt me. Which will it be? I myself am a little stressed and wish I had money to adopt a pet. I’m a sweet little lady who truly enjoys having a lap to sit in and someone to hold me. I love getting attention and the sound of a soothing voice telling me what a good girl I am. I am deathly afraid of children, so will not be able to be adopted to a home where they live or visit often. After what I’ve been through, you can’t blame me for being on edge. See, I lived in a puppy mill pretty much all my life until I recently became unemployed. This was due to the fact that I had already given my greedy owners as many puppies as my poor body could handle and were of no use to them any longer. Well, that’s fixed now and all I’m looking for is a nice home, nice family, nice food and soft bed. I will give you back all you give me and more and save you from the high price of medicine March 9, 2011 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Cody August 29, 2009 - While I am left heartbroken over losing you, I know you are now at peace. Rest well my little baby. I bet Heaven will have lots of your favorite little soccer balls! We will meet again one day. Forever in my heart, my little angel. Name: Comet April 28, 2013 - It is with great sadness that we must share that Comet went to Rainbow Bridge. RIP sweet Comet April 2, 2013 - Hello everyone... Comet here. I apologize for the long time in getting an update to you, but last year was a very tough time for me and my foster mom. Near the end of last year, I began growing in my abdomen area and when I went to see Dr. Ashley, and after a lot of tests and bloodwork, she diagnosed me with Cushings. I was placed on medication for Cushings and I went back to my normal size. However, two weeks later, I swelled up like a pot belly pig with fluid. I went to Dr. Sanchez, due to Dr. Ashley being busy, and he said that I also have a heart murmur and I was placed on medication. When I went back for a follow up with Dr. Sanchez, he placed me on an additional heart medicine. Since then, I have slowly gained my weight back, but the hair I lost hasn't come back. I only have a little hair on the top of my head, but I'm still a cutie patootie to my foster mom. I wear a doggie t-shirt because without any hair I do get a little cold. I'm getting my playfulness back and will play with the other pups some. I hope you will consider helping all of us pups here at Yorkie Haven Rescue. 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! Name: Cookie March 2, 2017 - "You have left my side, but will never leave my heart". You were so special... God Speed my Sweet Cookie I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! January 18, 2007 - Cookie came to me as a 7 pound little girl and has matured into a 10 pound, long legged cutie! Her age was thought to be 18 months at the time and I am thinking she might have been a bit younger; but I have posted her age here as 2. I will post a new picture of her soon. Update 7-9-06: Cookie really needs to go to a home where she will get lots of attention! We think she would be a great pupster for agility or fly ball training! If anyone has the time and energy to work with Cookie perhaps in one of these areas or another similar, please think about adopting her! My name is Cookie, short for Cookie Monster according to the vet. I gave her a run for her money when she decided to poke me with needles, so she decided my name was very fitting. :) My foster mom has nicknamed me "Wild Child". I am estimated to be 1 1/2 years of age and I weigh 7 pounds. I am a bundle of energy and just love to run around the back yard and chase the birds! I also think that I could take on Roxy, my neighor who is a German Shepherd. My foster mom just will not let me do that. Oh well. I guess I just have to be nice and accept it because she gives me belly rubs which I totally love when I am not acting like the terrible two child she says I am. :) Foster mom thinks I might be a mix of another pup with yorkie, but the vet thinks I am a yorkie. They say it does not matter because I am beautiful and also so loveable! I would prefer to be an only child, but I would not mind one more pupster to play with. I am not too crazy about young children. Please won't you think about making me your forever loving pup?? Name: Cooper 3/27/24 - Cooper's health has been failing, so his foster mom and dad let him join the YHR dogs that have passed on before him Rainbow Bridge. You are whole again sweet Cooper. Cooper is a Yorkie/Maltese mix 14/16/2023 - To quote Marilyn Monroe, I’m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best. Now that that’s out of the way, my name is Cooper. I came to Yorkie Haven because I can be a bit temperamental at times and my family of 9 years had a baby and they were afraid we would not get along. I can see their point. I don’t like hands coming at me too quickly and will let you know it. However, I don’t have many teeth left, so I can’t cause much harm. Also, foster mom says I have a “tell”. If you are in my space when I am not in the mood, I get this “I don’t trust – pause” about me that lets you know to just be on your way. I absolutely love sleeping in the bed with my humans and love giving kisses. I get attached to women quicker than men, but I do love all people. I will follow you around non-stop. Even to the bathroom for whatever it is you are doing. I even raise up on the tub when foster mom is bathing and have to have kisses then. I would do best in a home with another dog or two that doesn’t really need my attention, or, the ideal is I’m the only dog getting all the attention. I know that sounds selfish, but my bio does start off letting you know I’m selfish. Lol I love going for walks and rides. Great in a car and on a harness and leash and walking is a great outlet for me. I might be 9 years old, but I am very spry and healthy. I would definitely do better in a home without children because I don’t like the loud noises and chaos. Guess that’s where my age steps in. Foster mom says I am a quick learner. I learned to sit for treats in 1 day of practicing. So, anyone out there looking for a sweet guy that is a tad quirky? I’m your baby. Let’s bring in this new 2022 together! 12/21/21 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Corky February 17, 2010 - Rest in Peace sweet Corky. Name: Cowboy January 15, 2011 - Yorkie Haven, and especially Cowboy's foster mom are in shock. Sweet little Cowboy was rushed to the vet today. Seems this little man's heart just could not hold up. He was diagnosed with pulmonic stenosis when we first took him in, and understood that his life span would be short; but we had hoped that we would have time to find him that home that would love and adore him and understand that he wouldn't be here long. Well, we actually did find that home as his foster mom loved Cowboy as if he were her own. We are sad that he didn't have longer, but are glad for the time that he had with us pain free. We love you Cowboy! October 23, 2011 - Update: Cowboy will be re-evaluated in 6 months and we are hopeful that he might be able to have a balloon valvuloplasty which could improve his prognosis. 10/19/11 - Cowboy was dumped like yesterday's trash. We couldn’t imagine why someone would just bring in such an adorable puppy and not want him any longer, but the answer came very quickly. Cowboy is a very sick little man, and unfortunately, his outcome will not be to live a long life as most yorkies can. We took Cowboy to the cardiology department at Texas A&M and after multiple tests, the results were very sad. The local vets initially had thought that Cowboy had PDA, a repairable cardiac condition; but he actually has pulmonic stenosis. This condition is not repairable and his life span may not be over 2 years of age. He can be a healthy, happy young man for the span of life he has, but he will need to be adopted to a home that realizes that they will feel sorrow well before they would want to. Of course, this can be the case with any pet, but with Cowboy, a shortened life span is a certainty. If you can find it in your heart to let this sweet, adorable, lively pup live out his life with you, you will be a blessed individual/family for sure. October 13, 2011 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Daisy 6/9/2021 - Our sweet foster pup, Daisy, is with the angels now. While we are sad to let her go, we know she is whole now. In spite of her many health challenges, she was a happy girl and very loved by her foster family. She will be missed. 6/1/2021 - Daisy is in failing health. She is comfortable and happy; but we know that it is a matter of time when we will have to say farewell. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. 12/8/2020 - Daisy is in stage 2 renal failure. She also has a heart murmur. She is stable ... requires careful vet management. 7/11/2020 - Daisy is a special needs pup. She has allergies, IBD, and is in early stage renal failure. She is well controlled on medications and prescription foods. September 18, 2019 - Daisy is now on prednisone daily for IBD. She is eating RX foods now and doing very well! August 31, 2019 - Daisy, just can't catch a break. She was initially improving after the last hospitalization; but then started having issues last week. She has been in and out of the vet. She refused food last night and this morning, so she was back at the vet this morning and her blood work once again had abnormalities. Her vet referred her to Gulf Coast Veterinary Internal Medicine and Critical Care where she was admitted She will be there for 3 - 5 days. Hopefully, we can get her to where she is feeling better and find a food she can tolerate. That has been a huge issue. She has renal issues, IBD and pancreatitis so finding the right diet is beyond challenging. Estimate for 36-48 hours is $2462 Donations and prayers so appreciated~ August 17, 2019 - After two days of fluids, Daisy is feeling better. We are having to change her diet again. In spite of all of her medical issues, Daisy is a very happy and friendly pup! She loves to go out shopping! August 16, 2019 - Daisy is back in the hospital today on IV fluids. She has pancreatitis. Will update as we know more. Prayers and donations appreciated. August 7, 2019 - Daisy's biopsy came back with a diagnosis of IBD. Meds and a diet change are the current plans. She is doing well at present! July 30, 2019 - Daisy had an endoscopy this morning. We will have biopsy reports in 5-7 days. Her stomach looked fine but there was inflammation in the small intestine. July 25, 2019 - Daisy has been seen by her internist and an endoscopy has been scheduled. July 12, 2019 - Daisy was discharged from the hospital today and will be following up with the specialist in 10 - 14 days. Her blood work was much better, she is now well hydrated and the bloody stools have ceased. She is eating well which is a good sign! She is on multiple meds for her gastrointestinal issues. Thank you to everyone for your donations and kind messages and prayers for Daisy. Thankfully nothing awful was seen on her xrays and ultrasound...she will probably need further testing in the future but for now they want her to recover from this latest issue. July 10, 2019 - Daisy was admitted today to ICU at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists with a diagnosis of HGE (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis) and secondary pancreatitis. Daisy has multiple medical issues that have made adoption difficult. We do not have a "furever ours" program because we believe there is always a home for each pup. Sometimes it takes longer to find the right home and sometimes it doesn't come; but, our foster homes know that and take in pups fully aware of this. Our foster homes are thoroughly screened just like our adopers so our foster pups are in great hands always! Daisy has a history of gastro issues and is on a very low fat diet, she is on meds for allergies, and she has PLN (protein losing nephropathy). She now has a grade 2 heart murmur which was just picked up today. She was seen one month ago and did not have that. The plan for Daisy is: Xrays, blood work, echocardiogram and cardiology consult, ultrasound of abdomen, blood work being done. 6/4/18 - Daisy would really love to be the only furbaby in the home. She doesnt have much to do with the other pups in her foster home, but can sometimes be snippy with them depending on her mood and their personality. This alone would make her best as an only pup.She eats well, but must remain on a Hills ID low fat diet. She would probably love to sleep in the bed with her humans when an only pup; but, for now seems to choose the bed at times and other times a dog bed on the floor or even a crate. We think this is to get away from the other dogs.She has been around children and is fine around them, but not too young to where they dont understand how to respect her space. She is great with all people, but sometimes can take a little while to warm up.She absolutely loves to play fetch. If your throwing arm is ready, she can fetch all day long. Daisy is good about doing her business outside or on a pee pad, but because of the positioning of her leg, when tinkling on the pad, she seems to over estimate and there is tinkle around the edges of the pad. You've got to give an A for effort though.\\r\\n\\r\\n Daisy does fine on a leash but would prefer to have her own back yard of privacy over being walked to have to go. She is the best in the department of clingy/independent. At times she will literally want to lay on top of you and other times wants to be by herself. Again, we think she would really come around to being a clingy baby if she is the only one.She wouldnt be good as an apartment pup since she will bark at noises or if she thinks she needs to alert you to something or protect you. When picking Daisy up, she will scoot from you. This is where her timid side comes in, so someone will have to realize that even though you would be getting a gorgeous little girl that is a sweetheart, you might have to not push yourself on her and just give her the space and patience to come around to you. Shes been through a lot and sometimes these things stick with these babies awhile. Always a soft voice and gentle demeanor and calm house makes the most timid babies come out of their shell. She can utilize a bench or steps to get on the sofa or bed or you can just do it the old fashioned way and put her up and down.She is doll baby for grooming which is really great since her hair is so beautiful.Now to give you the medical update on Daisy: She has allergies at times and she is on Cytopoint injections for that which has really helped. At present they are lasting about 2 months, but that could change to being needed monthly. It is really important to keep her on the Hill ID Low fat. She had some bloody stool episodes and the diet has seemed to do the trick. Daisy also is in Stage 1 of Renal Disease.She is doing fine and could live a long life, but please realize that by adopting Daisy, you will not be getting a young, bouncy, totally healthy puppy. You will truly be rescuing a dog in need that actually isn't on her last legs. She might have medical issues, but she is a great pup that eats great, sleeps great, is awesome for grooming, will let you shower her with attention, but wont demand to be the most important part of your day all day long. One who really needs a human(s) take care of her and let her make you laugh. Her allergy injections and diet do make her a little more expensive than the next yorkie up for adoption, but who doesnt have a few things going on. Daisy will give you daily love and attention if you are in need of someone to share your life. 1/24/17 - Daisy just got back from an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon to see how all was going with her leg. He said that she is healed and ready to go. So...... she trotted right home and packed her bags. Wow, talk about wanting a new family. Lol As you have likely read, Daisy's leg was such in the beginning that we did not even think it could be fixed. But, much to our amazement, she does not have that pretzel of a leg any longer. The surgical procedure that had to be done to untwist it, has resulted in that leg being shorter than her other back leg. She has the stealth look of a GSD with the low back. The best part is that she can use the leg now and can scratch the itches she couldn't scratch before. When running, she chooses to lift it. We assume this is habit from so many years of not being able to use it. But, if just walking, she uses all four.Daisy LOVES to play fetch and will do so all day. Her motto, If you have the time, I have the stamina. And latex squeaky balls are her fetch of choiceShe can be quite the diva with other pups, so being an only pup in the house would be ideal so as not to have any spats.She will use pee pads, and almost always gets on the pad, lol. She also goes outside each time she is brought.\She likes to sleep in bed with her people, rides well in a car, is a hearty eater and, as you can see by her photos, will be the prettiest daughter anyone could ever have.So, with all this being said, Daisy is fixing to get her teeth cleaned and then she will truly be ready to go. Please look at this pretty face, look past her flaws and give this baby a chance at a life that she obviously did not have to start off. She prays for a family every night. Who will make her prayers come true?\ 12/5/2016 - Daisy has been on a prescription diet and is doing well. There have been no GI flare ups. Her recent blood work was improved...will be testing again in another month. At this point, no further testing is being suggested by the specialist. 10/3/2016 - Daisy was hospitalized in ICU a little over a week ago with HGE (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis) and probable PLE as her protein levels were low. She is on a low fat diet and will be seeing the specialist in another week for follow up blood work. If her protein levels are still low, she likely will have an endoscopy to pinpoint the cause of the protein loss). We will update as we know more. She is currently stable and doing well. 6/13/16 - While Daisy is a love of a pup, she does have issues with other pups. We are looking for her to be the queen of her castle. 4/10/2016 - While out in the bluebonnets taking photos a rainbow appeared! Daisy and her foster mom made a wish for Daisy's perfect furever home to appear! She has had some issues with her leg and is in a splint; but it is a minor setback. The implants had to be removed from her leg and one small area needed further attention and healing. She will be seeing the surgeon at the end of the month and we are hoping she will be completely healed at that time.Don't let that stop you from completing her application as it does take some time to process applications! ' 10/31/2015 - Daisy is doing well with her physical therapy. If you click on Videos under her photo, you can see her on the treadmill at Gulf Coast Vet Specialists Physical Therapy Dept. She walked on her leg for 10 minutes this past week! Her ears are being treated for a yeast infection. At this time they seem to be responding to treatment. There is some tissue overgrowth but our vet thinks she may be fine since the ear canal is still there. She has clearly had issues with her ears in the past. Most likely she has allergies, but is not yet showing symptoms in her foster home. The surgeon will also be looking at her ears. 10/22/2015 - Daisy\\\'s leg has healed well and she started Physical Therapy yesterday to learn how to use it. She will be going to PT twice/week for 6 - 8 weeks and is getting stretching exercises at home. She is already trying to use the leg in certain conditions, so this is all very exciting! Prior to her surgery, that leg was completely unusable! She can actually scratch herself now! 9/14/15 - Daisy's leg wrap and her sutures were removed today. Dr. Beale is very happy with her progress. She looks great and will go back the first week of October...more than likely she will be starting physical therapy at that time. 9/4/2015 - Daisy had a very extensive surgery. Dr. Beale had to cut the tibia and femur and put plates in. Her knee cap was on the back side of her knee. There was a lot of scar tissue and overall a very long and tedious surgery but he feels confident that she will do just fine! She may need some physical therapy in the future but for now, it is rest and recuperation for her. She will be on crate rest for 6 - 8 weeks, with leash walking only for potty time. Many thanks to all for the prayers and good thoughts for Daisy! 9/2/2015 - Daisy was surrendered by her owner to a local shelter who contacted us to take her in. They were concerned because of her inability to use her left hind leg.We are posting photos and a video of Daisy''s leg to show what this baby has had to endure for most of her life. She also has had repeated ear issues...they will be taking a better look at them when she is under anesthesia. Daisy was taken to see Dr. Beale at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston and will be having surgery on her leg on Friday. He said that this leg is like this because she had knee issues as a puppy before her growth plates closed; so her knee is very twisted and the bones are out of alignment. This will be an extensive surgery as there will be a lot of scar tissue in there; but she will be able to use her leg after this surgical correction! We were very excited to hear that this could be done! Of course, this type of surgery does not come without a price....her estimated surgery bill is $4,300. Anything you can do to help us save Daisy's leg will be so appreciated! Name: Dallas 9/25/2018 - It is a sad day for Dallas's foster family. In the words of his foster mom: "Our long time foster pup Dallas has gone to the rainbow bridge. He was a fighter and sure thought he was a big dog. We love you Dallas and look forward to the day we meet again. ❤️ Now go boss around those other dogs at the bridge like you like to! Love you and miss you already." 7/5/16 – Big D, as his foster parents call him, still has a big personality. He does not realize he is in such a small little body. He still prefers people over dogs, but has been known to play with a few of his foster siblings occasionally and only as long as he is OK with it. If they do something he does not like, he lets them know immediately. He is pretty chill most of the time just hanging out and sleeping either in a bed on the floor, on your lap on the couch, next to you on the couch, or in bed with his foster parents at night. He is still just on thyroid medication and doing well on it. His bottom jaw is pretty much gone now, but he does well eating hard food and it does take him a bit longer to drink enough water to satisfy him. Soft food is just too hard for him to try and eat without a bottom jaw. He cannot pick it up and then it gets all full of drool from him trying to eat it which is why hard food works the best for him. He can be such a sweet and loving boy. He still needs a family that can understand he will likely never be fully housetrained, one that can understand his personality quarks in that he only wants to be pet and loved on under his terms, and one that if they have dogs they are younger and submissive and can handle his big personality. 5/4/15 - Dallas is still his big bold self that thinks he can take on any other pup regardless of size or the number of teeth they have. He still LOVES people and attention unless you accidentally pull a hair and then he is letting you know how big and bad he is too. With his jaw continuing to deteriorate, it has become a little more challenging for him to eat and drink, but he manages well. He is still on his thyroid medicine and is doing well. 5/22/2014 - Dallas is still a feisty little man. Even though he barely has a bottom jaw and no teeth, he still tries to take on any pup that irritates him or looks at him the wrong way. He does occasionally play with other pups in his foster home which only last until he gets upset, but much prefers people over pups. Health wise he is just on thyroid medication and doing well. Because he really doesn’t have a bottom jaw left due to not having his teeth taken care of and it therefore has deteriorated, he tends to drool a lot and takes longer to eat and drink, but does well. 9/9/13 - Dallas recently went in for his yearly checkup and in doing so we discovered that Dallas has developed hypo thyroid and is currently on medication that is working well. He has also had some allergy issues, so we put him on some meds for a short time to help alleviate some of his itching. Other than thyroid and allergy issues, he is doing well. He would love nothing more than to be the only pup in a home to receive all your love and attention. 11/14/12 – Dallas has only had surgery on one of his knees at this point. The dogtor felt it would be best to do one knee at a time given how bad his knees are. We haven’t yet scheduled surgery for his other knee, but he will have it done soon. The knee that was done is healing well and he is finally back to bossing the other kids around outside of the crate. He is still the little love bug that wants all your attention too. He is definitely one that would love to be a permanent lap dog if he could! 8/20/12 – Howdy everyone! I came all the way to North Carolina from Dallas, Texas, which is where I got my name! I might be little, but I definitely have a BIG personality. They do say everything is big in Texas! Unfortunately the people that first owned me did not take care of my teeth, so my lower jaw has deteriorated a lot and I tend to drool because of it. But on the bright side, I do not have any teeth and will never need another dental as long as I live! I love to try and give kisses too, but it can be a little difficult for me to find you with my tongue sometimes. I LOVE LOVE LOVE people and all the attention I can get. Because I love people so much, I usually do not like it when other pups come around and want attention too because I need to be the center of attention from my people. I wish they would understand that and stay away. I try and tell them, but they do not listen. I can be quite the little snuggler and burrow under the covers to sleep at night. Like so many other yorkies, I have very bad knees and walk a little different because of them and have had some issues recently where I did something to make them hurt. When I went in to have the few teeth I had left removed, the dogtor x-rayed my knees and said I am actually a good candidate for surgery and I do not have much arthritis at this point which makes it good timing to fix them before it does set in. I am not sure how all that is going to go though because I am not a fan of being crated and I heard through the grapevine that you have to be crated after surgery for a little while. Well, I need to get back to letting the other pups know they need to stay away from my foster parents! August 14, 2012 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Despereaux 12/2/10 - Despereaux's age and past life finally caught up with him and he crossed over to rainbow bridge today. He had a wonderful life this past year and a half with his foster family and I'm sure he wished he'd have found them sooner. 10/3/10 - Hi Everyone, Despereaux here. I just went to the groomer and got my hair done, so foster mom decided to take some new pictures of me. I hate posing for the camera, but I guess I have to since I'm trying to find myself a new family. I haven't really been doing anything special this summer except hanging out with my girlfriend, a senior Dachshund here at the house. She and I have a nice relationship, but she understands that one day I must go. So if you have a senior girl who needs a nap buddy/boyfriend or even younger dogs that do not really need a playmate, shoot me an e-mail. 5/25/10 - Whew, it sure is starting to heat up down here in Louisiana and Summer has just begun. I decided to trot on down to the groomer and I asked for the "summer cut". A handsome gentlemen such as myself can't be seen with his hair hanging in his eyes. I have to say, I think I look very dapper and sporty. I think I actually caught the eye of a few female southern belles on my way home. I hate to tell them though, I'm not in the market for a girlfriend, I'm in the market for a family. I have plenty of great years left to show love and affection to my humans and just know that with my makeover, the applications are going to be pouring in. I'll be waiting at my computer to answer any questions you may have and accept your applications to become my owner/companion. 12/1/09 - Hi, I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. I've been doing fine at my foster home and have fallen in love with my foster mom's senior Dachshund. She will be quite heartbroken when I get adopted, but such is life. I do need a home to call my own and will find another girlfriend. My eyes tend to get a little dry, so foster mom puts lubricating drops in them everyday for me. She is such a sweet lady, but I know I can't call her my real mom. She keeps telling me that my "Mom" is out there somewhere and I will join her one day. I sure hope that is soon, because I'm ready to get settled. I'm already past the puppy/young adult stage of my life and want to be with my own family where we can live out our mature years together. 6/25/09 - Hi everyone. It’s me, Despereaux. I’ve been busy lately and haven’t had time to check in, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to quickly drop a few lines. I’ve been doing well in my foster home and foster mom has learned that I am very motivated by treats. I’ve also learned to enjoy my baths and like to be brushed. It makes me feel special and look handsome. I seem to have developed a loving relationship with one of my foster siblings. Her name is Kala and she is a senior (like me) but is a Dachshund. Foster mom puts eye drops in my eyes daily to help with my dry eyes and I am a good sport about it because I know that she just cares about me. I still wear my belly bands, because some days I can hold it and other days, well, you know. Foster mom and I aren’t walking as much now since it is hot outside and I am 9 years old and wouldn’t want to pass out of heat stroke on foster mom. I’d rather stay inside with Kala anyway. I would definitely miss my new girlfriend, but am still ready and willing to join my new furever family when they are ready for me. 4/13/09 - Foster mom and I were having fun with the camera the other. Check out my new pics. 3/11/09 - Hi all. I just wanted to let you know what I’ve been up to lately. I was recently neutered and microchipped. I’m recuperating right now, but I’ll be feeling better in no time and then foster mom and I can get back to our every morning 2 mile walk. You know that getting in shape was your New Year’s resolution - why not adopt a personal trainer that is already used to a 2 mile a day regimen. 2/25/09 - Despereaux was most likely discarded by his previous "owner" when his work product was getting low. So typical of the breeding world, Despereaux lost his job as "executive puppy maker" and was put on the street. Despereaux tells his foster mom that the work conditions weren't all that great, he received no pay, little food, and his office was a pig sty - so basically, he is glad to be in retirement. His previous home cared so little about his health, Despereaux now has no teeth. He doesn't care though, because they make high quality soft dog food just as they do hard dog food. And -- he looks really adorable with his little tongue sticking out the side of his mouth. Thank goodness Despereaux found a home that was willing to take him in and foster him until his next permanent family could be found for him. He will be getting neutered next week and will then be ready to go see what being a "Part of a Family" is all about. The vet estimated Despereaux to be 9 years old, But don't let his age fool you. Despereaux and his foster mom walk 2 miles a day and he loves it. He also loves to ride in the puppy stroller and/or be carried around the house. Basically, he just wants to be with his owner 24/7. He is inquisitive of the other pups in the house and can co-exist with them perfectly, but isn't really big on playing with them. He does well with his baths, rides well in a car, can sit for a treat and is CONSTANTLY wagging his tail. He is working on his potty training and sleeps well through the night. This poor baby acts like he doesn't even know what a toy is. Well, that's going to change, because Despereaux's future is going to be totally different from his past. He will have the life of a King with all of the soft food and treats that he can handle, he will not be expected to mate so that a greedy human can pay their bills, and he will once and for all be loved for who he is. If you are interested in giving Despereaux the above mentioned kind of life, please fill out the online application. 2-23-2009 - Bio to come! Name: Dori February 19, 2007 - Dori my sweet girl, I will miss your company on my midnight forays in the kitchen. I know Maxwell, Andy and my Mom, plus all the Carly's Castle babies who passed before you, and from where you were adopted, were waiting for you this morning and that you are all at peace. I loved you so much my little angel. Name: Eddie Name: Eli 11/26/08 - It's with much sadness that I let you all know that my lil' ol' man, Eli, passed away this morning. He was a grouchy ol' man, but I loved him so much! I just hope he knew that. He will be so missed. 2/2008 Hi, It's me Eli or "Ol' Man" as I'm called around the house. I had an uneventful weekend .... I got a bath and my toe nails clipped. I just hate to be fussed over, but I sure smell good! Since I last wrote you all, I lost my eye sight in both eyes, so now I need to hire a seeing eye person to get around. The other pups in the house aren't too helpful in that area, but my foster mom and foster sister look out for me. Sometimes it's hard to figure out the difference between a wall and a human being. Other than this little set back, nothing else is new. I love to sleep covered up and either in my doggie bed or in bed with my foster mom. I'm still hopeful that my forever family is out there somewhere 11/2006 - Hi everyone ... Eli here. I haven't been doing too well lately, so I haven't been able to send in an update. The other night, I had a seizure and it really scared my foster mommy. The vet doesn't know what to think, but we're gonna keep an eye on it. I was also having problems with constant diarrhea and vomiting, so the vet gave me a shot .... just hate those things .... and some medicine that tastes like banana. I didn't like it too much, but I took it any way because my foster mommy gave me a treat. I can't go to my forever home just yet until we figure out what's going on. I hope to be better real soon. *If you can help this little one out with vet costs, it will be deeply appreciated. 7/25/2006: Hello Everyone! Eli here! Well, last Saturday my foster mom took me to this vet lady. I didn't like her too much because she poked something in my butt and poked me with sharp things down there, too. I showed her .... I showed her my teeth. Heee! She guessed that I'm about 10 years old, don't have any worms in my heart, but I have some fluid on my lungs. I have to take this medicine that makes me have to go potty all the time. NOT FUN! All that's left now is to go in to be neutered .... I haven't figured that one out yet, but I hope it doesn't hurt. Once that's done, I'll be ready for my forever family. Check back with me and I hope my family is out there. 7/16/2003: Hi ya! My name is Eli and my foster mom says I'm a sweet little boy. I'm not neutered, but I'm sure that will be fixed very soon. I weigh about 6 lbs. and I'm having trouble seeing a bit. I was found on the side of the road in Texarkana, Texas by a lady. When she couldn't find my family, she was told just to drop me back on the side of the road and they would find me. I'm glad she didn't cuz I was scared. She took me to the nice people at the Humane Society in Longview, Texas and they took care of me until my foster mom came and saved me. They said at the Humane Society that I barked so much for my family and that's why my voice is very horse. Does that mean I have a horse in my throat? Hope not, that sounds painful! Anyway, I like laying by my foster mom and walking around in the back yard. I'm working on going up and down the steps, I'm not very good at it. I'm not ready to be adopted, cuz I have to see the vet and the other pups here say I'm getting a shot and it hurts. But my foster mom will be there to hold my paw. Well, gotta go take a nap, but I'll be back. Name: Ellie April 4, 2019 - Our sweet Ellie went to Rainbow Bridge today. She left us being held close by her foster mom who said "she was like one of my own and I loved her" . It was a difficult decision to let her go, but it a final gift of love for Ellie as she had been going downhill for some time. We take comfort in the fact that we were able to take Ellie in and care for her. God Speed sweet Ellie 10/31/18 - Boo! Oops, did I scare you? I'm sorry. I just wanted to touch base with everyone to let them know that I am still here and available for adoption. Don't get me wrong, I'm a very lucky girl to have a foster family that loves me and said I can stay here until my forever home comes along, but I was just hoping that sooner rather than later I would have a forever home. 4/25/18 - Ellie had an episode lately that scared her foster mom. Her right eye looked very strange. So off to the Veterinary Eye Institute they went. Ellie had mature cataracts in both eyes along with low tear production and retinal degeneration. At this latest visit, we were informed that the cataract in Ellie's right eye had "dropped". Whe developed a posterior lens luxation. Ellie is on eye meds to help control/prevent the development of glaucoma, decrease inflammation and keep the lens in in the vitreous chamber. The one good outlook on all of this is that with the cataract not in the middle of the eye any longer, Ellie can actually see out of that eye again. She is a happy little girl that is all about her foster mom. She gets around fine, both before with two cataracts and now with one. She would love to be an only dog, but does fine if the other pups it the house don't bother her. 12/20/16 - Ellie is a sweet little girl that gets very attached to her humans, mainly one person. Itďż˝s her foster mom in her foster home. She cannot see anything but shadows, but once used to the home, gets around just fine. Due to how attached she gets to her human and the fact that she cannot see makes her testy with other animals. Seems she would rather be the only one getting attention and gets upset if another dog touches her or brushes by her. She will make a great addition to a laid back home that wants a companion to sit with, play ball with, yes, she is obsessed with toys, and sleep with. 7/28/16 - Ellie had her appt. today with Dr. John Warren at the Veterinary Eye Institute and the news was not in our favor. Seems Ellie IS NOT a candidate for cataract surgery. Even though she does have complete cataracts in both eyes, unfortunately, the retinal tested performed (ERG) showed that Ellie also has retinal degeneration in both eyes. This will not allow cataract surgery to be performed and be successful. We are happy that we at least got Ellie to the specialist to see if there was anything that could be done. Now that we know there isnďż˝t, we will just focus on the fact that she is a spectacular little girl that still needs a great home. Donďż˝t let her lack of sight scare you away because she is quick to learn and eager to please. She mastered her foster home in a matter of days. Sight or no sight, Ellie is a awesome little girl and deserves a loving mom and/or dad after all the losses she has been through. 7/26/16 - Ellie came into our rescue with mature cataracts. We have an appt. scheduled for Thursday, July 28 with the ophthalmologist to see if she might be a candidate for cataract surgery. We are crossing our fingers that she is. Ellie is such a sweetheart of a baby and we would love to be able to give her the gift of sight. Her glass is half full already, just imagine how much more happy and confident she would be with being able to see fully. Ellie was previously owned by, and provided emotional support for, a handicapped lady. She passed away in April of 2013 leaving Ellie in the care of her father and his wife. When the husband became ill and passed in March of 2016, this left Ellie losing yet another loved family member and another scar to her heart. The husbandďż˝s wife was too upset to take care of Ellie and Ellie was closer to the husband anyway. So, she did the best she could for Ellie and reached out to rescue so Ellie could find a home and family that would love her as her previous 2 owners. She is now in a foster home where she simply adores her foster mom. She gets very clingy, very fast to her people and loves them unconditionally. In her foster home there are other dogs, but Ellie does not play with them and would be happier if they werenďż˝t there. Lol. To that end, she would do best in a home where she could be the only dog that shadows her human. She has nipped at the current other four legger residents if they try to get too close when she is sitting next to foster mom. She will not go any further than a nip, but this nip lets us know that she would really love and benefit in having her own humans to herself. She has lost so much and so many, that she deserves to be number 1. Ellie sleeps in the human bed right next to foster mom. She will lay wherever foster mom lays. We cannot express how clingy and focused on her humans she is. When Ellie first entered her foster home, she did not eat well. This could have been a combination of not liking her previous food, the fact that she had lost two loved ones, or a combination of the two. She is eating well now and food is left down so she can snack throughout the day. Ellie absolutely loves her toys and can be quite obsessive over her tennis balls. She loves to play fetch and will scatter her toys all over. She will bring her tennis balls to you and beg you to throw them. Although she has numerous tennis balls, if she is playing with a particular one and it goes under the couch or gets lost, Ellie will obsess over it. She will search and search and search for the lost ball. And do not think you can entice her with a different one! She just wonďż˝t have it. She must have that ball. She can also be extremely aggressive with her stuffed toys. She loves to shake them and can get very loud with it. Her stuffed toy playing can be quite intimidating. As far as potty habits, Ellie does very well. Accidents with her are rare, but not saying that once changing homes again, they could not happen. Once she learns where the door is she will go to the door and sit down in order to let you know she needs to go out. She also walks well on a leash and will go potty on a leash. She isnďż˝t an obsessive barker, but will bark when she hears noises or if there is a knock at the door. And she is quite the terrier when it comes to stalking bugs, or any type of rodents. She rides well in the car and really enjoys going for rides. Once she gets comfortable in her home, when someone comes in the door, she will bark at them and dart towards them. She does not bite, just letting you know you are entering her turf. Please understand that Ellie is all about her person and needs a human or two that will be ok with her taking every step they take and being on top of them. Her foster mom says that she is just the best little foster ever and she is proud to have been able to take this baby in while we try to locate her a forever home. 7/15/16 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Elvis Name: Forrest June 9, 2010 - Little Forrest went to Rainbow Bridge yesterday. RIP little man. April 18, 2010 - The Odd Couple....Forrest and Louis Author: Forrest's Foster Mom -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've had numerous foster dogs and normally my gang always accepts them but I wouldn't ever say great connections are made between any of them--that is, until Forrest came. Louis (our rescue poodle) has for some reason decided he is... Forrest's one and only guardian/best buddy. At first I thought Louis fascination was a food thing, bc Louis looooves food and Forrest gets to keep a food dish full at all times (bc he is so malnourished). Now, I'm not sure what it is about Forrest that has Louis so obsessed....but he is! Louis started out just laying next to Forrest's ex-pen, he wouldn't leave, even for the normal things Louis loves - like treats! After a couple of days of this, dh finally moved a bed next to the ex-pen so Louis would at least have a soft place to rest while he stood guard. I'll go to let the gang out and Louis will NOT go out the door until I tell him "I didn't forget Forrest", then Louis will go out but he waits on the patio step while I carry Forrest out....then and only then will Louis go outside with us. Louis used to love to run and play outside and still does but not until after he has stayed on the blanket with Forrest and I for quite awhile. Then he will run off and play but always checks back in to see if Forrest missed him. I've always thought Louis was a more sensitive dog than others I've had, but think now he is very intuitive also - I think he knows Forrest needed a friend. The laws of physical attraction are strange indeed! April 8, 2010 - FORREST NEEDS YOUR HELP! Hello, My name’s Forrest, Forrest Gump. (Now since you know my name, the effect will be better if you continue reading my bio in my voice). I came to Yorkie Haven Rescue because my previous mom and dad were going to have a baby. I have a lot of medical things going on right now and they did not feel they could devote the time and money I needed with a new one coming into the picture. Well, when I got to my new foster mom’s house, she was not sure what to think of me. I am skinny, my ears have a “leather look” to them, my head bobs involuntarily and I don’t have my “magic legs” beneath me. We’ve visited the vet and he took some of my blood. When the results came back, my liver enzymes was high. Although we’re not quite sure what it is I have yet, the doc said we’ll run some tests to see if it is liver shunt and go from there. I heard talk of “bile acid levels” and “ultrasound". Whew, this all sounds major, but if it helps me get back to normal, it will all be worth it. Foster mom says that I am just a sweetheart and can tell that I have the heart of a lion king. Since I’m so weak right now, she holds my water bowl up for me to drink, feeds me in a flat tupperware lid so it is easier for me to get to my food and dotes on my every need. Boy, I could get used to this treatment. I may never use my “magic legs”. I will lick foster mom’s hand to show my appreciation for what all she is doing for me and I know that with her help (and yours) I will be a healthy, happy young man one day. We are working on filling out the empty spaces in my belly, then hopefully this will help me gain some strength and get some muscles back in these rubbery legs and then, of course, find out and hopefully fix whatever condition I have. I have a long “to do” list, but as we all know, Forrest Gump, can do it all. The only thing I can’t do is afford to help foster mom with the money for all the testing I’ll need, so I’m reaching out to you, my friends, to assist us in that department. Foster mom keeps telling me that I’m no different than any other pup, but I just can’t wait until the day I’m all fixed and she can say “Run, Forrest, Run”, and I run. April 7, 2010 - Bio coming soon. Name: Fritz RIP sweet angel, Fritz. You were so loved by your foster family and others who had never met you. Name: Gabby July 23, 2013 - Our sweet Gabby went to Rainbow Bridge this morning. She was cradled in her foster mom's arms as she left us. She can now run free as she could not with us ...Run, Gabby, Run!! :) RIP sweet angel Gabby March 12, 2013 - Gabby is doing well. She is on daily medication to try to keep her recurrent UTIs under a bit of control. She is eating well and is a very sweet girl. She does need assistance with her bladder and bowel functions. Please read her entire bio before applying to adopt her. 4/22/2012 - Gabby has been having recurrent urinary tract infections. She went to a specialist last week and lab studies and an abdominal ultrasound were done. We are awaiting a treatment plan for her. 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. Name: George “In Memory of George” “Yum Yum” as his AKC papers indicated, entered Yorkie Haven Rescue in March of 2009, after he was 1st - a show dog, 2nd - a breeder dog, and when too old to show or breed, 3rd - a nuisance to his person. At this point in life, at the age of 11 years old and only 7 teeth in his mouth that were so badly infected, they all needing extracting, George, as his foster mom re-named him, became 1st - a companion in a home, not a money maker living in a shed in a crate, 2nd - finally neutered so he would never be bred again, and 3rd - loved for the first time in his life. George had no reason to be a happy dog, but he was and he made everyone around him smile. When Annette LaRue saw this happy, gentle soul on the YHR website, she knew that she wanted this senior castoff to join her and her other yorkie, T’Jean. George was adopted 10/25/09 and finally given a last name and a family. He was with Annette and T’Jean just 2.5 short years before his heart finally was too tired to go on. He traveled the world, saw things and meet people that a dog could only dream of and was loved with 100% of Annette's heart. One thing is for sure, when George took his last breath on 4/14/12, he was 1st - a loved companion and brother, 2nd - an important part of someone's life and not because for ribbons or money, and 3rd - living a life every show dog and breeder dog should have. Annette, thank you so much for giving George the life he deserved from day one. George, thank you for bringing us all together and making us realize that age and attitude are what you make them out to be. ----------------- I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 8/3/09 - George here. Had a little problem recently where my back right hip popped out of socket. Boy was that painful. The vet popped it back in, wrapped it up for a couple days to see if it would stay in place. Well, Saturday we unwrapped it and took x-rays and found out that it had popped out again. So today I am going in for surgery to have the ball removed from my hip socket so it will not be able to continue to pop out of place. I will still be able to use my leg, just not as normal as I used to, which wasn’t 100% anyway since I had the grade 4 luxating patellas to begin with. Don’t worry about me though, after the recuperation time, I’ll be fine. Well, I better go, they need to prep me for surgery. Just wanted to keep you abreast of my condition so when you fill out the application to adopt me, you will know everything that I do. 6/24/09 - George realizes that his age is probably intimidating people from filling out an application for him, but he wants everyone to know that even though he is always up for a good nap, he does like to “get around”. He and his foster family go for regular outings to Baskin Robbins and social events and he is up for anything. He does not seem to give two cents about other animals though when he sees them on his outings. It’s as if they are foreign to him. So George would either do best in an only pup household, a household with a cat or other pups like him that do not really care to interact a lot. 5/17/09 - The groomer performed her magic on me recently, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to let you see my new summer haircut. Foster mom and I decided to go shorter for the season and it feels great. I know you are sitting there looking at my handsome face wondering if you should add a senior pup with no teeth to your family. I think it's a no-brainer, but then again, I'm biased. 3/11/09 - George here. I went back to the dogtor today and all in one big swoop, they took away my manhood and those rotten teeth (neither of which I needed to live a great life) Now I’m a new man ready for my new home. 3/5/09 - Hi! My name is George. You can call me King George, or you can call me Curious George, or your can call me George of the Jungle, or your can call me “Just George”. I arrived at my foster home on 3/2/09 and went and saw the dogtor on 3/3/09. Boy, he was not pleased with the way my teeth looked. I knew something in there was hurting and didn’t feel right. He said that I have 7 teeth left that are all infected and rotten and will need to be extracted after I am on pain medication and antibiotics for a little while. Having those stumps removed will suit me just fine, because I love soft dog food and eat heartily. My weight of 6 lbs. is proof of that since I could stand to lose ˝ to 1 lb. Also, luxating patellas are very common in yorkies and mine are a grade 4, which means my back patellas (knee caps) are slightly out of place and cannot be manipulated back into place by hand. He thinks they have been this way for quite some time now and scar tissue has built up around it. I have compensated very well, and he doesn’t think it is causing me any pain. I just walk a little stiffed legged. After watching me walk, and taking my age into account, the vet does not recommend patella surgery since he thinks it would be more traumatic to have it done. So let’s see, I’m 11 years young/old, walk with a cute semi-stiff waddle and have no teeth. Some would call that “senior”, I just call it “growing old gracefully” and loving every minute of it. My eyes are in perfect condition, my blood work came back with flying colors and my hearing is good (if I choose to listen to you). I’m quite the spry little fellow, with a mild-mannered attitude and sweet disposition. I like to follow my human around, give licks when picked up and have just learned about this “belly rubs” thing. Isn’t that just the cherry on the top of my ice cream sundae. Also, I’m not one of the chauvinistic men that thinks being carried around by his female owner isn’t manly. I sleep great through the night snuggled up to my foster mom (this bed thing gets four stars from me) and you could say that I am somewhat housetrained (if I’m brought out enough). Although, I’m sure at first I would have accidents in my new home just because of the stress of moving again and learning new people. I cannot go to a home with small children since I am so small and will need an enjoyable, calm atmosphere to live in. I have plenty of good years left and just know that there is a great home out there for me. I’m actually already planning my 18th birthday party (which is 7 years away). Then I’ll be of legal age and can maybe drink at my party. Signing off for now. King George! 3-3-09 - Bio coming soon! Name: George June 7, 2014 - 4:09 PM - My heart is broken, but I know you are pain free and snuggling with Cody again. I also know that all the babies who left before you were there to meet you. Until we meet again...... Godspeed My Sweet George Name: Gizmo August 6, 2014 - Sweet Gizmo went to Rainbow Bridge today, cuddled in his foster mom's arms. Gizmo came to us in 2009 just prior to his 9th birthday, so he had just turned 14 in July. When he came to us he was losing his eyesight and had bladder stones for which he had surgery. He never was adopted; but he did not know any different. He lived in his foster home as if he were a full member there; so in reality, he had already found his furever home. He will be missed so much ... God speed sweet Giz. Until we meet again...... July 28, 2014 - Gizmo has become extremely picky about his food and foster mom is giving him whatever his little heart desires. He has had some bouts with medical issues and been on medications for them. He is stable but definitely showing his age. April 16, 2014 - Gizmo is doing well on his new prescription food. March 17, 2014 - Gizmo is doing much better and was discharged from ICU to his foster home! We will be working with a vet nutritionist to come up with a diet that will be tolerated better by Gizmo. His case is complicated due to his history of bladder stones. March 15, 2014 - Gizmo woke up today very sick and was taken to the vet who referred him to the specialist. He is hospitalized now and is being treated for pancreatitis. Prayers for Gizmo are appreciated. January 19, 2014 - Gizmo is doing well. His GI symptoms cleared up once he was put on a prescription canned food! He sleeps a lot but always knows when it is time to eat or get a treat! :) July 30, 2013 - Gizmo has been having some GI issues...we tried home cooking but it seems to not be working. All tests are normal. We are going to try a new prescription food to see if that settles things down. Other than that, little Giz is doing very well. March 22, 2013 - Gizmo was discharged yesterday and is back in his foster home and doing well. March 16, 2013 - Gizmo was admitted to ICU this evening...he started getting sick and they believe he has pancreatitis. May 17, 2013 - Gizmo is a sweet little guy. He is on a special diet and is doing very well on it. He does take Thyroid medicine twice daily. 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! Name: Gizmo 6/11/25 - Hi Everyone. I’m a bit of an emotional mess. It all started a couple years ago when my human dad passed away. That was very hard for me. Then my fur companion (another dog in the home) passed away. Then mom got married and I stayed with grandma. My mom knew she could not take me and that she needed to reach out to rescue. So, then I moved to a foster home. After each one of these life-changing disappointments, I basically gave up. I lost a ton of weight and am skin and bones. I arrived at my foster home on 4/16/25 and after two trips to the er and extensive blood work done, everyone is in agreement that I am just sad and a very finicky eater. I have been in my foster home now since, 4/16/25 and have actually perked up a little. I’m not as sad as I was, but still, my eating habits are CRAZY! I am NOT interested in soft food of any kind. I act like I’m interested in it, but once you put it down, I turn up my nose. I only eat hard kibble, AND…. (here is the fun part), you can’t just put it in a bowl and expect that I will eat. You have to play with me and throw the pieces of food around. Put some on the floor, move some around, throw some up in the air. If I were younger, I would say that I like the playing aspect of it, but I’m an old man. Some people are saying that I need to be food motivated, but foster mom bought a couple of toys that spit the food out when you roll them and press on them and they didn’t interest me either. And I don’t eat at the same time every day. So, this means foster mom has to try to feed me basically every couple hours to make sure I get enough for the day. I’m eating enough total for the day now, but gaining weight is going slow since I was so malnourished and because of my age. I don’t play with any of the other dogs in the foster home, but I have taken a liking to one of the other seniors. She possibly reminds me of my other fur companion that passed. I sleep next to her in the bed every night. I do like all people, but would definitely not be a candidate for a home with kids or even ones that visit often. I try to do my best in the potty department, but I still sometimes make mistakes. When a mom and/or dad that is retired, I can go out more and will do my business outside. I know that I might not be everyone’s first choice to take home, but I’m a sweet little guy that deserves a retirement home just as much as the next dog. I’m not much on kisses, not clingy to my human, definitely won’t run and greet you when you come in the door, and am a pain to try to feed. But, I would greatly appreciate if there was just one person out there that can look past my age, my slowness, the work it takes to make sure I eat, and the fact that I’m not a cuddle bunny. It could make your day to give an abandoned old baby a place to call home, and it would mean the world to me. Think it over! 6/5/25- BIO COMING SOON! Name: Gizmo II 8/19/21 - Our baby Gizzy has gone on to join his feline sister, Sasha, and his yorkie girlfriend and foster sister, Lacie, at Rainbow Bridge. Yorkie Haven Rescue took Gizmo in in December of 2013 when his previous mom and dad had a human baby and Gizmo was not doing well with that, so they surrendered him. Upon arrival, he was scheduled for a dental and we found out that he had liver shunt which was immediately repaired. Throughout his life, Gizzy had many health issues and personality issues which is why it was hard and crucial to find just the right home for him. And we did just that, a simple 10 miles down the road from his foster home. Gizzy was with his foster mom and dad until August of 2016 when he joined his soul mate and new mom. She is the only person who could have ever understood Giz. If not for her application, he would have stayed with his foster family forever. It was meant to be and he absolutely loved his new mommy. The best thing about the adoption is that the two moms became great friends, so Giz was able to gain a new Momma Sandy and still keep his Momma Robin and Papa Pat in his life. Gizzy’s departure has left a hole in many hearts, but we are all just proud to have known him and gain his love for the time we had. Thank you so much Sandy. Love you Giz!! 8/8/16 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! GIZMO IS A SHIH-TZU YORKIE MIX 11/12/15 - Gizmo is doing great and obviously is ready for a new home. He is a sweet little guy that is very cat-like. He isn't smothering or clingy at all, but has learned from the yorkies to follow you around and want to keep up with where you are. He needs a very quiet home as he doesn't like chaos, activity or change. He would not do well in a home with children. He will play with toys and co-exists fine with other dogs, by doesn't want to play with them. He will come to bed at night with everyone, but after about an hour of the togetherness, he slithers out from under the covers and retreats to one of the dog beds. He has that Shih-tzu personality in wanting his space. He is a cutie and knows how to "sit pretty" and beg for a treat. He is also great in the potty department. He is a barker, so life in an apartment would not be for him. He would be a great addition to a couple that doesn't need a dog that constantly needs attention. He's independent, but sweet. 3/31/14 - Gizmo recently had his 3 month bile acid test after his liver shunt surgery and he is barking with joy. His results were: pre - 11 and post 1. In human talk, that is EXCELLENT!!! He is eating great, sleeping great, being adorable and sweet and willing to review any application that comes is way. Just understand that he is a very picky little fellow and will only choose the top of the line for his next family. 1/21/14 - It has been a week since Gizmoďż˝s Liver Shunt surgery and he is feeling good. Over the next 7 weeks we will monitor him and then take him back in for another bile acid test and are expecting everything to be good. Gizmo is a little fighter and definitely has the zest for life. We are just glad that we got him in time to find out about his condition and fix it. 1/14/14 - The surgeon just called and said that Gizmo did well through surgery and is recovering nicely. He said it was one large shunt and all went well. Gizmo will be watched over the next 8 week period to make sure his body accepts the constrictor. He could go home as early as tomorrow evening if he eats well and does not have any complications. 1/10/14 - Gizmoďż˝s liver shunt surgery is scheduled for 1/14/14. 12/28/13 - Gizmo came into rescue approximately 3 weeks ago and we were waiting to see his personality come out before putting up his bio. But that was put on hold when during his visit to Cypress Lake Animal Hospital for his shots, heartworm test, regular vetting and a much needed dental cleaning, there were complications, Dr. Kulinski suspected that little Gizzy might possibly have a liver shunt. So, we waited on putting up his bio until all the visits with the specialists could be made and we could have a definitive diagnosis on the little man. Well, his appointment with Dr. Landry at Baton Rouge Veterinary Specialists was yesterday and it has been determined that Gizmo does have a single extra hepatic shunt that is about a centimeter in size. The good news is that it is operable and then Gizmo will be as good as new. Itďż˝s funny how these little babies bodies compensate as much as they can sometimes for problems. Gizmo is 7 years old and showed little to no symptoms that would have detected this until his dental. His surgery will be set up in the next 2 weeks and he sure would like some puppy prayers sent his way during this time. Gizmo came into rescue because his mom and dad had a baby and Gizmo went into a depression. He would just hide under the furniture and didnďż˝t want to be a part of the family and did not like the raised level of activity and noise in the house. They knew that he was unhappy, so opted to turn him over to YHR so we could find him a more appropriate home. Thank goodness, so that this medication condition could be found and fixed. He is a tiny little fellow with a sweet face and a huge heart. He loves to be held next to you on your shoulder. True to the Shih-tzu personality, Gizmo isnďż˝t clingy (like the yorkies usually are). He is good just to lay by himself and check out where you are from time to time. He does love to be scratched on his bottom and the side of his face. He doesnďż˝t give kisses (another Shih-tzu trait). He does like squeaky toys and loves when you play with him with them. He is in a foster home with other pups and is co-existing fine, but hasnďż˝t attempted to play yet. We believe that if he were to get adopted to a home with a playful pup, he would play. Maybe after his surgery he will feel good enough to initiate some play with his current roommates. He is great with a bath and blow dry. Doesnďż˝t really care to sleep in the bed with the humans and will use the benches and jump out every time you put him in the bed. He does LOVE burying himself under covers, so wherever there is a place to lay or a dog bed on the floor, there has to be a blanket so he can get under it. Gizmo is a barker when the door bell rings or someone comes to the home. He is a true blue companion and once he settles in your home, everyone else visiting, he is unsure of. He will let them hold him and is great with all people, we just believe it is a protection mode at his own home. We are working on this and either pick him up when someone comes and let the visitor hold him until he sees that they arenďż˝t there to steal the family jewels or tap him on the nose and continue to reprimand him until everyone settles down and Gizmo sees he canďż˝t scare them back into their car and send them on their way. He is very much devoted to his home, family and pack. We are anxious to see if any of Gizmoďż˝s personality will change with the closing of the shunt as we are sure that this condition has taken a toll on his little body in his short 7 years. This is a genetic condition that is passed down from one of the parents of the pup and good breeders would not let a dog with this condition be bred. But such is life and thank God we were able to get this baby and help him before it was too late. The work up yesterday, along with the additional vetting that was done during his dental has so far totaled $1,201.92. The general estimate at this time for the liver shunt surgery is $2,500 (including a discount). Gizmo said he knows that Christmas just passed and accounts are low, but any tiny amount donated will chip away at his mounting vet bills and would be greatly appreciated. He said if he liked to kiss, he would give you one, but since he doesnďż˝t, youďż˝ll have to settle for his heartfelt thanks and the satisfaction of knowing the helped this little man be whole again. 12/8/13 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Gracie Mindy Grace My heart shattered on November 4, 2011 with the death of my mother. On February 16, 2012, Gracie gathered up the pieces & took them with her to the Rainbow Bridge where she waits for me. Gracie rescued me on May 5, 2005. How was I to know that she would be the one to capture my heart? Gracie happily greeted me with her snaggletooth smile at the end of the day. She was a lover of dog beds & blankets. Her favorite bed was affectionately nicknamed “love bucket”. Gracie was fearless & would charge at any big dog that crossed her path. When she had knee surgery I learned that she was one tough little girl. Adequan shots later became a weekly requirement for her arthritis. Gracie never let me out of her sight. At this moment, I know Mindy Grace is running through fields of green grass & then resting in the warm sunshine in her love bucket under a little pink fleece blanket where I hope she & Mama are waiting for me. I love you Gracie. Name: Gracie (formerly Fancy) December 2021 = God called Gracie home this Christmas Eve and she left a hole in many hearts. Her mom and dad are very sad and miss her very much. It's amazing how one man's trash is a treasure to so many others. You are missed Gracie. Along with all of the other YHR babies that have gone this year before you. Run and play with the others now sweet girl. 5/27/18 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! 3/19/18 - Fancy has completed heartworm treatment and will be able to be spayed and get her teeth cleaned early April. She will then be ready for adoption. 2/17/18 - Fancy is doing well and will be going back for her second half of her heartworm treatment on 2/27/18. Then she will have 30 more days of rest. She is such a sweet little girl and you can tell she knows that this is for her own good to keep her healthy. It's a shame that people don't realize that monthly heartworm prevention can remedy this costly disease. That is why when someone is wanting to get a dog, they should consider the time they have to give, the monthly and yearly expense, the mess.... everything before taking on an innocent animal and then not taking care of it. 1/15/18 - My name is Fancy, yes, Fancy. Rumor has it that I do not have a family of my own. Can you believe that? Iďż˝m approximately 10 years old and do not have a family. I am also heartworm positive, have horrible teeth and was not spayed. Wow, someone really did not take care of me. I truly donďż˝t know what I did to be treated so badly, but Iďż˝m not going to let that get me down, because my new life starts now and it is going to be FANTASTIC!! 2018 is Fancyďż˝s year! Lucky for me my foster mom scooped me out of the shelter I was turned into and brought me home to get me healthy and ready to meet my new family. I started my first round of heartworm treatment at the beginning of the year and it should take about 2 months to complete. Then we will fix it to where I will not have anymore babies. Time to be the baby. Then for some pearly whites. Wow, itďż˝s like Iďż˝ve been chosen for one of those reality shows where they get you healthy and happy and confident. Iďż˝m in a foster home with other pups and Iďż˝m fine around them and playful, but can be dominate if there is another dominate dog in the home. This brings out the alpha in me. I may be small, but I do not take any crap. I sleep in bed with my foster parents and the other dogs and I like to be touching my human. I am a social butterfly and love all people and will sit next to or on the lap of whoever is sitting down. And although I donďż˝t have to be held, I will not whine if you want to hold me. teehee I also like belly rubs. I like to play with toys, the small, squeaky kind. Iďż˝m doing well with potty training and will use potty pads inside, but still have the occasional accident. When outside, Iďż˝m not really interested in the grass and tend to want to do my business on the concrete and come right back in. Iďż˝m not much of a kisser like the yorkies that I see here in my foster home and Iďż˝m not as clingy as some of them. I have a playful personality and a mind of my own. Iďż˝ve even heard foster mom use the word spitfire and just know that she was speaking about me. Foster mom says that I am a gem and that whoever adopts me is going to be very lucky. I feel the same way. Like I said, 2018 is my year and I am done with being treated bad. I want a home that respects me and wants a member of the family, a pet. Iďż˝ve spent about 10 years too long not demanding what I want and look where it got me. So, look out, Fancyďż˝s accepting applications! 12/28/17 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Graham Cracker 5/14/15 - Sweet Graham Cracker went to Rainbow Bridge today snuggled in his foster mom's arms. RIP sweet baby .. you were so loved by all of us at YHR and our supporters. 5/5/2015 - Graham Cracker has adjusted well in his foster home. He has cataracts, but is able to navigate around very well, so we assume he can see somewhat. He loves to eat and always goes to the kitchen when he hears foster mom in there! :) He went back to the vet today to be re checked. He has only gained one ounce since coming to us 2 months ago. He is so skinny. :( His blood work and urine is being tested to see where he is losing protein. He eats very well. We will know more when we get those results tomorrow. Also, she said his age is more than likely around 15 or 16. For now, the plan is to continue doing what we are doing. He may need meds....we will update when we know more. 2/21/15 - Hi, my name is Graham Cracker, but you can call me whatever you want, because I cannot hear. Also, my eyes seem to be a bit cloudy because of some things called cataracts, but I can see to get around. Don’t feel sorry for me, sometimes this is a real advantage. You know how you have those annoying people that you wish would just quit talking? I can’t hear them. Unfortunately, I can’t hear the ones I love either. I was found stray by some nice people who realized that I needed to be saved. Looked as if I had been on my own for awhile since pretty much every bone in my body was showing and a bath looked to be something that I haven’t had in a very long time. Again, don’t feel sorry for me. You see, out on the streets, I had God as my co-pilot, so I never doubted that when the time was right, I would be saved. Well, that time is now. Oh, since I wasn’t able to find food on my own, I definitely couldn’t convince anyone to give me heartworm prevention, so it seems I’m positive. They say that the good dogtors can fix that in time when I’m strong enough to go through treatment. The foster home I’m in is working magic. I’m getting much needed medical attention, I’m clean, I’m getting food and medicine multiple times daily and a soft bed to rest my weary bones. Life is good! How can I say that? Because it is. God told me he would never give me more than I can handle. Almost unable to carry my own load any longer, he stepped in and put people in my path to handle my load for me. How lucky am I? Well, it will be a little while before I will be ready for adoption. But once I am, we will be sure to let you know and we’ll keep you updated on my progress along the way. Kind of like being read a bedtime story every night. Again, something you won’t need to do for me since I can’t hear. But, I’ll lay by you while you pet my now soft fur and pretend I can hear every word you say if you choose to read or talk to me since my devotion and love runs just that deep. I don’t want to brag and say that you would be one lucky family to be the ones to adopt me, but remember, I have God on my side, so I’m already a blessing. It’s up to you if you can handle all this faith. 2/20/15 - Graham has medical issues. He has possible ulcers, ear and skin infections, elevated liver enzymes and he is heartworm positive. He is terribly underweight, has cataracts and is deaf. We will update his bio as we know more about him. His current and future veterinary costs are estimated to be around $1600 but that amount might change in time. Thank you for anything you can do to help us save Graham. Name: Griffin Update: October 20, 2006 It is with a broken heart that I let you all know that my sweet little Griffin crossed Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday October 18, 2006. Griffin had taken a turn for the worst and was in heart failure. It just wouldn't have been fair to keep him going so the decision was made to send him home peacefully with the help of my vet, Dr. Effie. Poor Griffin was so tired and so ready to be at peace. He past away cradled in my arms about 5 to 7 minutes after Dr. Effie gave him the sedative injection. She never had to administer the euthanasia injection. We feel that Griffin was older than what is mentioned on his profile. I just couldn't bring myself to update his bio at the time but I want to thank each and every one of you for your warm and caring thoughts, prayers and donations. Godspeed to my beautiful little angel, until we meet again. Update: 10/11/06 Griffin is now back home at Carly's Castle after being in the hospital on an IV and medications for seven days. His lab values are still well above the high end of normal but they have improved greatly since they were first checked last week upon his arrival to the hospital. Unfortunately, at this time Griffin will not eat or drink on his own, so we are feeding him his food and water through a syringe. Griffin is very tired and exhausted and just wants to rest at this time. I am in hopes that Griffin will soon come around and show some interest in wanting to eat. I greatly appreciate all of your kind emails telling me that you have little Griffin tucked away in your thoughts and prayers as well as your generous donations. This precious senior boy is definitely not out of the woods by any means but I will be sure to keep you updated on his progress. Thank you! UPDATE: 10-05-06 Sadly, Griffin is in renal failure. Can you help with a small donation??? In the last 24 hours Griffin had become very picky about wanting to eat his food. An appointment was made to see his vet today and after a thorough examination, blood work and urinalysis I was given the sad news that Griffin is in renal failure. As if that wasn't heartbreaking enough for the day, it was also discovered that since his last visit, Griffin has developed a heart murmur. Griffin is now in the hospital on an IV and antibiotics. He will definitely be there for a few days and we will gladly update you on his progress as we get more information. We appreciate any donations, no matter the amount to help us with Griffin's vet bills but most importantly, we ask that you please keep this little senior angel in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much. ___________________________________________ Original Biography: Welcome to the Yorkie Kingdom!!!!! Princess Carly would like to introduce to you one of the "regulars" here at the castle and his name is Griffin! Griffin is a senior but don't let that stop you from considering giving him that fur-ever loving home because honestly, Griffin is a really cool senior at that. Even though he's turned out to be quite the grumpy little fella in his old age we really want to think that he was a popular guy in his younger days. Griffin is absolutely adorable but he definitely does not like to be rushed into anything. Griffin is extremely mellow and minds his own business, takes his time when he goes out to potty and basically, doesn't have a care in the world..... just make sure you don't rush him into doing anything! As a matter of fact, I don't think he would complain if the sun decided not to come up one morning, just as long as he gets his meals and treats and that no one bothers him while he sleeps. He even prefers eating away from the other princesses and furry knights. Another thing about Griffin is that he does not like to be touched by any of the other Princesses or Furry Knights here at the castle. If Griffin is walking or just lying around enjoying a "senior moment" and one of the other pups runs past him without even touching him, Griffin snaps out a bark/growl noise as if he's telling the younger furkids that they had better slow down and watch where they're going. Griffin's is not into the party scene and goes to bed rather early and basically could care less if there are any other pupsters around for company. Though, Griffin is a senior, we really aren't exactly sure how old he is but the vet guesstimates him to be around 12 to 13 years old. He does have arthritis settling into his lower back and his back legs will stiffen up too. Griffin weighs a solid 5.7 pounds and even though he has some of his teeth he does prefer to eat soft food. He also does a wonderful job of going outside to potty. Griffin would do best in an adult only home as your only furkid but would most likely do just fine in a home with an older pupster who wasn't rambunctious. If you are interested in giving Griffin a forever loving home then please feel free to fill out our on-line adoption application. Name: Gus In Memory of Gus : I found Gorgeous Gus, a Westie, wandering the roads of our little town, he was dazed and confused. I can only think someone must have dropped him off, so they could forget about him, and his cancerous tumor on the left side of his mouth and face. Sadly, it was a very aggressive cancer, and nothing could be done for him. I made him as comfortable as I could and let him know he was loved and how sweet and gorgeous he was. I only had him a couple of weeks, but how I grew attached to him and the pawprints he left on my heart will be forever felt. Sweet Gorgeous Gus, I miss you. Name: Harley Name: Harley Littlefield April 2016 - "In loving memory of Harley Littlefield." Name: Heidi 8/20/2019 - Sweet Heidi earned her angel wings today. She was a very loved pup and we know she will be watching over her mom and dad until they meet again at Rainbow Bridge. Godspeed precious Heidi <3 I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! November 30, 2010 - Heidi had the growth removed and it was found to be melanoma. It was completely removed and the pathology report said that it has a relatively low metastatic potential. Her sutures will be removed next week and then she will resume physical therapy. November 11, 2010 - Poor Heidi...seems she cannot catch a break. She had her sutures removed about a week ago and was seen by the physical therapist who prescribed a home program for her and she was to start underwater therapy tomorrow. The therapy is postponed because today we found a growth on her chest just under her left front leg. She was seen by the vet and it is felt that she has either melanoma or melanocytoma. She is scheduled for surgical removal of the growth next Thursday, November 18th. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. October 20, 2010 - Heidi had her surgery today and all five pins were removed from her right hind leg. All of the previous surgery that was done on that knee has healed very well! The one pin had migrated to her muscle, so removal was a bit more tedious. She is home and being kept comfortable on pain medication. October 19, 2010 - Heidi's back has definitely improved; but she went back to the orthopedic surgeon today for an exam because she is just not using her leg as much as she should be at this point. Xrays show that some of the pins in her leg have moved and they feel that she is experiencing some discomfort from that. She is scheduled to go back tomorrow to have the pins removed. Then, in two weeks, she will be evaluated by the physical therapist. October 12, 2010 - Heidi had some problems with a slipped disc the yesterday. Today she seems to be responding to the medications. Heidi's surgery cost: $2,800 Any help to pay her bill is greatly appreciated! September 9, 2010 - Heidi was seen by the surgeon yesterday and xrays were taken. Her knee has healed nicely and she is ready to move on to her furever home. Heidi would do best as an only child. She could live with another, but she does not socialize with other pups. She loves to be held and travels well. August 16, 2010 - Heidi is doing well. She has an appt with the surgeon on Sept 7 for xrays on her knee. July 28, 2010 - Heidi is recovering well from surgery to repair her right knee. It basically had to be reconstructed as it was a mess from a previous injury that was not repaired. We could not let her go on in pain, so her foster mom put the money up for her surgery. Any help with her bills is appreciated. July 14, 2010 - Heidi came to us from a shelter after no one claimed her. She was found as a stray. She is presently in pain and unable to use her right rear leg. She was seen by the orthopedic surgeon today and her case is complicated. There was obvious trauma to her knee at some point with ligament damage and she has arthritis in the knee. The knee cap is difficult to see on xray. She will either be stabilized with surgery or a fusion may need to be done. She really does need something to ease her pain as the medicine is not helping her. We have had many pups with various surgeries and treatments lately. Anything you can do to help us raise funds for Heidi's surgery will be very appreciated. And, please remember her in your prayers. Thank you! Name: Helen Poor little Helen. Although we do not know your history, it was very apparent you were neglected in many ways and were very sick. We hope you are now able to see, hear, walk around without pain, and most importantly are happy and running around playing with the other Haven’s Angels. And even though we had less than 24 hours together here on earth, I hope you will be there waiting for me when we can meet again. Rest in peace sweet little girl. Name: Henry 9/13/2016 - It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our sweet puppy, Henry, went to Rainbow Bridge today. Multiple medications did nothing to abate the seizures and other neurological symptoms he was having. In consultation with his general vet and the neurologist at the specialty hospital we had to make the decision to let our boy be at peace. His foster mom was with him as he left us for his journey to Heaven where we know he is now able to see and play in the flowers with the other pups who passed before him. We are so grateful to all of you for helping us do our best to try and save little Henry. 8/25/2016 - UPDATE on little Henry. He was seen by the neurologist and MRI was done and revealed that he has hydrocephalus. They have started him on meds to see if we can get the seizures and other symptoms under control. He will be followed closely and we will update as we know more. 8/19/2016 - Henry continues to have neurological issues. All medical issues have been ruled out; so, he is scheduled to have a MRI and Spinal Tap on August 23rd. The cost for this is $3,000. Anything you can do to help with this will be very appreciated. 7/29/16 - Henry came to YHR when his owner contacted her vet about him having possible seizures. She could not afford to provide him the care that he needed , so she let the vet reach out to rescue. The vet felt that Henry was developmentally delayed and his foster mom was advised to feed him every two hours because he was very underweight and the vet felt that the possible seizures could have been due to hypoglycemia. Henry has not had any further seizure activity, but does appear to have some lingering issues with his gait and his vision. Complete blood work and xrays have been done which have been relatively normal. He is being referred to an ophthalmologist. We will keep everyone updated as we get new information. Name: Holly 4/9/19 - Our sweet Holly joined Ellie (another YHR foster) in Heaven today. Holly lived to be 15.5 years of age and was loved so much by her previous owners and her foster mom and dad. Her sight and hearing had gone and the dementia was getting worse by the day. She let her mom and dad know that she was ready to cross over to rainbow bridge with a little dignity. We will miss you Holly and thank you for gracing the YHR site with your beautiful soul. God speed little one. 10/31/18 - Happy Halloween Everyone! I wanted to let ya'll know that I had a birthday on October 25th and am now a young 15. Please don't let that stop you from wanting to adopt me. I'm very young at heart and still need a home. If you adopt me, foster mom can give another needy dog a place to become whole again. 4/3/18 - Yes, you read it right, Iďż˝m 14 years old. However, you would never know it by looking at me and being around me. Sure, I take more naps than the normal dog. Sure, my hearing isnďż˝t what it used to be. Sure, my eyesight isnďż˝t 20/20. Sure, Iďż˝m not going to be running in any races in the near future. But, I am a sweet, adorable senior baby that loves to play with toys and has many good years left. I had a human mom and dad from when I was just a pup. There lives changed a lot and they felt that I was not happy anymore so surrendered me to Yorkie Haven Rescue. Iďż˝m currently in a foster home with other dogs, and even though Iďż˝m co-existing ok, I was used to being an only baby and would not mind being the only baby again. I get along for the most part, but just as any granny would do, I will snip if any of the other dogs get too close to my food or get too close when foster mom is giving me attention. Iďż˝m a sassy little momma and have no problem standing my ground. I will bark when I want a treat or want to play or just to get your attention. Foster mom says Iďż˝m doing very well in the potty department, but I will of course need someone that will let me out often. For goodness sake, I have a small 14 year-old bladder. I do my part in trying to keep my girlish figure by walking around... alot Foster mom says I am a traveler inside and in the yard. Iďż˝m not one of those clingy yorkies in the sense that I have to be loved on or held all the time. I donďż˝t mind you holding me for a little while, but then I will wiggle to get down. I donďż˝t have to be in your lap. Iďż˝m not really comfortable in the bed or on the couch. Foster mom thinks itďż˝s because Iďż˝m not used to it, or that it makes me uncomfortable because my eyesight isnďż˝t that great. I will follow you around the house though and I do like to give kisses. I need a laid back castle that doesnďż˝t mind me being the ruler. Someone that understands that I do get underfoot and donďż˝t like fast movements or loud speaking people. Iďż˝m active for my age and donďż˝t just sleep all day but am still a little old lady that isnďż˝t up for any of the foolishness. Iďż˝m constantly walking around smelling and playing with toys. I am a little demanding and will try to finagle getting treats with excessive barking. I just know there is a senior home out there just waiting for me to join them and love me til the end. 3/20/18 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Isabella August 5, 2021 - Former YHR foster, Isabella went to Rainbow Bridge today. Isabella, had 10 wonderful years with her loving family. Her father described her as: " the most gorgeous,, loving, funny, smart, friendly and goofy girl." Rest in peace sweet girl until we all meet again at Rainbow Bridge I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 4/21/11 - Itďż˝s just really sad that a young gorgeous gal such as myself is still in need of a permanent home. I was given up at a very young age and none of the applications that have been submitted for me previously match what Iďż˝m looking for and need. Iďż˝m going to break this down for everyone: Iďż˝m a bigger girl (13 lbs. of pure yorkie to love) with a mind of my own. I am head strong and will need an alpha role (with a tender touch) to keep me in line and on my paws. I tend to want to take over if my human will let me and we all know in the yorkie world that can be grounds for disaster. I have a bit of separation anxiety, so will not be able to go to a home where I am left all day. I donďż˝t see this as being a problem. I love my humans so much I never want them to leave. I still have some puppy nature and can be a bit mischievous, but again, this is where you come with your alpha role. I can be a bully with other female dogs, but get along fine with the males. Should I be punished because other females donďż˝t have the confidence that I do? I think not. I love children and get along great with them. I would probably do well with a larger dog, just as long as it isnďż˝t too alpha where friction pursues and someone gets hurt. Now on my softer side, I am a nurturing, sweet and loving when I want to be. There is another foster at my home right now that is much smaller than I, and I tend to ďż˝look after himďż˝. Iďż˝m also gentle with another one of the foster pups that is a little sickly right now. Iďż˝m also a very smart pup. Once one of the other fosters was on crate rest after surgery, and I kept ďż˝freeingďż˝ her from her jail cell. Boy, did this make foster mom think she was going crazy. Everytime she crated her for rest, minutes later, she and I would appear from that room together, like partners in crime. I am more than likely the result of bad breeding and lack of positive direction when I was younger and will need to be kept in tow now for those humansďż˝ failures. I know, a tall order to fill, but havenďż˝t you ever heard that ďż˝The best things in life arenďż˝t easy?ďż˝ Maybe itďż˝s ďż˝The best things in life arenďż˝t freeďż˝. Well, Iďż˝m not that easy and Iďż˝m not free. March 13, 2011 - Isabella is waiting for her special furever home! She is a happy girl who loves to cuddle. November 16, 2010 - Isabella was seen by the surgeon last week who said that her knee has healed well. We are looking for a home with no other females since Isabella does not do well with them. She would love to have a brother to play with. :) September 9, 2010 - Isabella was discharged from the hospital yesterday. She is back in her foster home and resting. September 7, 2010 - 5:50PM - Isabella's surgery went well. She is in recovery. They did a TPLO and MPL repair and she should be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. September 7, 2010 - Isabella was admitted to the hospital today following her exam by the surgeon. She will be having a scope today and if her ligament is torn as suspected she will be having surgery to repair her knee and also the ligament. August 23, 2010 - Isabella was seen by the surgeon today. She may have a partially torn ligament in her left hind knee, but the best way to determine that is to watch her for two weeks to see if there is improvement. She does have luxating patellas and it may be just that and not need surgical intervention. She is using her knee somewhat, but still is favoring it often. She is being medicated as needed for discomfort. August 21, 2010 - Isabella got up this morning, went outside to play and somehow injured her left rear leg. She was seen by the vet who feels she has either a stretched or partially torn ligament. She is being referred to the orthopedic specialist for a second opinion. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She is on medication for the discomfort, but has her ears down and is very sad today. August 9, 2010 - Isabella is a joy! She loves to play and she actually watches TV! She is a very smart pupster and loves other pupsters as well as children! January 22, 2010 - Isabella has a new look! January 17, 2009 - Isabella is a ball of energy! She loves to play with her foster siblings and would love to go to a home with another pup, preferably a male. Does much better with males than females as she is a very strong willed alpha girl! Her excitement piddling has gotten better, but with new people it still does happen on occasion. She needs work on housebreaking but is a very smart little girl who will get it! October 6, 2009 - I have been spayed and am ready to go to my furever home! I am not yet housebroken, but we are working on it. Also, I have some "excitement piddling" going on. I get very excited when meeting new people and in new situations and show this by piddling. The vet says this might just be a passing puppy thing. I would love to have a home with a playful pup or two! September 17, 2009 - Tomorrow will be my six month birthday! Foster mom is going to have a party for me and my friends! August 24, 2009 - I turned 5 months on August 18th. I now weigh 9 pounds. I am a playful, happy girl. Foster mom said I am to be spayed in a couple of weeks and then I can go to my furever home. July 28, 2009 - Isabella is 7 pounds and is 4 months of age. 7/7/09 - Darling Isabella is growing in leaps and bounds. She is currently 15 weeks old and 6 lbs. Ms. Priss will definitely be able to hold her own with other furbabies since she will not be a tiny one -- just that much more to cuddle and love! She gets sweeter by the day and is such a lovable pupster. June 25, 2009 - Isabella loves to play with other pups and is looking for a home with another pup to play with. She rips and runs through the house with one of her step brothers playing tug of war. Boundless energy! But, at night, she settles down and sleeps well! June 16, 3009 - Since she was not responding to her name, we have opted to change it to Isabella! Isabella went to the groomer today and was pretty well behaved given her age. We want her to get used to being groomed now so that she is comfortable with it for the rest of her life! She is getting along very well with her foster siblings and loves to play with toys! June 14, 2009 - Rosie was surrendered to Yorkie Haven by her parents who found themselves unable to care for her. Her mom must have surgery this month, and her dad travels, so they asked us to find a wonderful home for Rosie. She just arrived today, so we will update her bio as soon as we know more about her personality. Name: Izzy 10-18-2021 Rest in Peace Izzy until we see you again. 10/15/2021 - Izzy has been out of the hospital since October 4 and doing fairly well, but her neuro symptoms increase after meals which indicates something going on with her liver. She was seen by the internal med specialist yesterday and we have decided to move forward with a CT Scan with angiography so that we will know if there is something else that can be done for Izzy. It is possible that her shunt did not close completely. She is definitely mildly improved but definitely has something going on and we don't want to just guess now that she is well enough to handle anesthesia. 9-29-21 - THANK YOU for responding in such a wonderful way for IZZY!! It TRULY "takes a village" and we are so grateful to our wonderful supporters who do so much to help us save these precious pups. Izzy still has a long way to go, but we are happy to report that she is showing mild improvements. Izzy's liver is responding to her treatment and medications and continuous dextrose IV supplementation was discontinued today. Thankfully, her glucose has remained stable all day! She remains on IV fluids but that may be discontinued tomorrow if all goes well. She is eating well and taking oral medications. Her main problems now are neurological. She is unable to sit up or stand without support. She has shown slow improvements, so we are taking this day by day. Often these pups improve quickly, but sometimes it can take up to 8 weeks. As long as she is trying, we will help her. We are starting her tomorrow on HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen) treatments. She will remain in the hospital for five days of two treatments daily. We will then review how she is doing and make a decision regarding her care. If she is continuing to improve neurologically, she will be discharged from the hospital and hopefully being in a home environment will help her continue to improve. To date, Izzy’s bill is $9,444.22 and each day in critical care is between $1,200 and $1,600. HBOT treatments will total $1,500. WE WILL NOT GIVE UP ON IZZY AS LONG AS SHE IS FIGHTING AND IMPROVING! 9/28/2021 - Izzy was very quiet yesterday....today she was a bit more alert. She is eating well and that is encouraging but she is not out of the woods. She has so much going on with her liver and her brain. Everything humanly possible is being done to help Izzy recover. Please know she is not in any discomfort. Please pray for Izzy. 9/26/21 - Izzy was a tiny bit more alert today; but, still has a long way to go. She remains in Critical Care at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists 9/25/21 - Izzy had a visit today from her foster mom. She is showing some improvement. She actually stood up for a short while today which is a major thing! She is eating which is also good. Her liver needs time to adjust. It will not happen overnight! Anything you can do to help is so appreciated. Remember dollars add up!! It isn't the amount of money per person...it is the amount of people donating. UPDATE: 9/24/21 - Izzy has shown slight improvement in her mental awareness. She is eating (hand fed) and her blood sugar has remained stable throughout the day. She remains unable to stand and walk and her head is still pulling to one side. Her ultrasound didn't show anything alarming. Just basically what we already know about her liver and shunt that was ligated. She does have some crystals or small stones in her kidneys which often happens with liver shunt pups. Bladder clear. No signs of portal hypertension which is good. Her chest xrays were fine and the placement of her central line is ok. Basically, she has hepatic encephalopathy and all they can do for now is take it slowly and we all need to continue to pray for her. She is on lactulose and appropriate meds . We know that she isn't leaving the hospital for at least 4 or 5 days so our bill is going to be pretty high. We appreciate anything that can be done to help with this unexpected expense. 9/24/2021- UPDATE: Izzy is in very guarded condition and in the Critical Care Department. They are taking excellent care of her. They put a central line in this morning for her meds as she is frail and veins are not that accessible. Thankfully, she is eager to eat ... hand fed for now because she is too unsteady to eat on her own. She falls over đź™� They are doing testing today and that will tell us more. She also had a neuro consult. We will post this evening after we get the evening update. 9/23/2021 - Izzy is ill and in need of specialized testing so she has been transferred to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston for evaluation and treatment. We will update as we know more. Please keep her in your prayers. 9/19/2021 - Izzy has been hospitalized since 9/17. She showed some improvement but not yet back to where she was. Hopefully we will know more this week. 9/17/2021 - Izzy suddenly started circling and falling down. She is at the Emergency Clinic now. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. 9/8/21 - Izzy went for her 2-week check-up at Baton Rouge Veterinary Specialists today. Dr. Bordelon said that she looked great. Her sutures on her eye were taken out and they refilled her antibiotic, Clavamox. They discontinued the Keppra and Gabapentin. Overall, everyone is impressed with the drive this little baby has and we can't wait to see her gain some more weight and grow a full body of hair. Her next appointment is on October 6th for bloodwork. Stay tuned. 9/4/21 - Izzy is almost 2 weeks out from her liver shunt surgery and as you can tell, she is doing fine (click on video link under her photo). She still needs to put on weight, but she is a happy little jack rabbit. 8/26/21 - Izzy is doing great in her foster home. She is eating well and more everyday, and walking around more. She is still catching up on much needed rest, but is finally loving life and craving attention. 8/23/2021 - Izzy was discharged from the hospital today!! She is at her foster home this evening getting some much needed snuggles, rest and good food!! She will go back in 2 weeks for follow up and suture removal. Thank you again to all for your donations and good thoughts and prayers. 8/22/2021 - Izzy is being changed from IV meds to oral meds. She will be discharged from the hospital as early as tomorrow! She is doing amazingly well! 8/19/2021 -Izzy is out of surgery and doing fine!!!! There was a liver shunt and it was repaired. They also had the time to remove her eye....we are saddened by that but she will be ok. Time will tell if ALL of her symptoms were due to the shunt. We are certainly hopeful! Thank you again to all for helping our sweet foster girl.......for your donations, words of encouragement and prayers. We will continue to fund raise until we have raised all of her vet costs. 8/16/2021 - Izzy's labs were repeated this morning and show obvious liver impairment. The surgeon and neurologist saw her today and their suggestion is exploratory surgery. If there is a shunt, repair it; if there isn't a shunt, perform a liver biopsy. She is scheduled for surgery on Thursday. She could have neurological impairment as well but until the liver issue is straightened out, they cannot pursue that because liver issues do cause neuro signs. If surgical time permits, her eye removal may also be done on Thursday. She will remain hospitalized until that time as she needs continued monitoring and medications. They are adjusting some of her meds to get her ready for surgery. Thank you to everyone who has messaged us, prayed for Izzy and donated towards her care. 8/14/2021 - UPDATE: Izzy's bile acid test showed some elevation. She will see the specialists on Monday for further evaluation and testing. She is more comfortable, but she still walks in a tight circle and falls over. :( She will remain hospitalized over the weekend. THANK YOU everyone for your kind words and donations! August 13, 2021 - Izzy remains hospitalized on IVs and medications and is more comfortable today. We are awaiting lab result in order to develop a plan of further care. August 12, 2021 - Izzy was surrendered to us today as a possible liver shunt and transported from TX to LA. We had been advised by her owner that she sometimes walks in circles and falls down; but were shocked to find that she cannot walk at all without falling over. She also had an obvious eye ulcer. As soon as she was turned over to our foster, she was taken to the Emergency Clinic. She was dehydrated and clearly in pain. The vet is sure she has a liver shunt based on lab work and symptoms; but she could also have other issues. For now they are starting an IV to get her hydrated and putting her on pain meds (she is definitely going to lose her eye but that cannot happen now), lactulose enemas, antibiotic, and seizure meds. As soon as we know more, we will update. Fortunately, the EC she is at also is a Specialty Hospital so she will be staying there for treatment. Name: Jack London November 17, 2012 - It is with great sadness that we report that our sweet Jack London went to Rainbow Bridge. RIP sweet Jack London You will be forever in our hearts. November 16, 2012 - Jack went downhill today and the surgeon called for permission to place a tracheal stent in. This was the last option for him as he was not able to breathe on his own. This was done and he is in recovery now breathing well! Thank you to all of you for your donations and words of support..and the prayers for little Jack. Please continue keep little Jack in your thoughts and prayers. November 15, 2012 - Jack London had surgery yesterday and now is having issues with his collapsed trachea. This could possibly be due to the tests prior and the intubation for surgery, or it could be due to the change in pressures in his body because he was left untreated for so long :( He is stable, but if he does not improve by tomorrow they may need to remove the rib splint which is really not what we want to happen as it will leave his ribs floating and his chest flail will remain. Please, please keep this little man in your thoughts and prayers. November 13, 2012 - Meet Jack London, the new kid on the Texas block! Precious boy was turned over to us due to his medical issues. He suffered some kind of trauma previously leaving him with with fractured ribs on his right side and a dislocated hip. Whatever it was, a kick or a slammed door, it was traumatic and obviously left untreated. This poor baby's chest flails due to the multiple rib fractures....you can see it in the video of him that is posted. He has moments of very noisy and labored breathing and is very restless at night. He walks with a limp. Jack London was admitted to Texas A&M last night and is being evaluated today. He will definitely be needing surgery. They are hopeful that they can do a splint to repair his ribs ... it is an old injury so there is some concern. They also will be trying to stabilize his hip, but he may need to have a femoral head ostomy (FHO). They are doing a full workup on him today, including an ultrasound and also a scope because they suspect he also has a collapsed trachea and they want to know the degree of that prior to surgery. Anything you can do to help will be so appreciated; and please, please keep Jack London in your thoughts and prayers. Name: Jax 8/31/2020 - Rest in peace my handsome boy until we meet again. 8/6/17 - Due to Jax's issues with settling things with his teeth, we will only adopt him out to a home in the Houston area that is willing to do a "slow" adoption, allowing Jax and his potential family to get to know each other. 12-20-16 - Jax is the same as written below May 23, 2015 - While Jax is showing improvement, he is still having some issues adapting to life in a loving home. He is coming along, but really needs patient loving people around him. Currently, when Jax gets overwhelmed he tends to want to "get up close and personal" with his mouth to whatever is annoying him (or anything/anyone in his way). . We are working on this, but it will take some time to convince him to be a lover/not a fighter. January 15, 2015 - Time for a Jax update! Jax has had a bit of a trying time adjusting to life in a loving home. As you can see from his original photos he was either neglected or left to live alone outside for a very long time. He is a bit of a challenge at times, but is a very sweet boy. He as come a long way and is getting a bit better about being handled; but he still needs more rehab time. He can be bathed cautiously and his hair trimmed a bit; but his foster mom is taking it in baby steps. In the end he will be a super loving wonderful pet! Just going to take a bit more time. The latest photo of him shows that he is a bit "shaggy" but we think he is very handsome! :) May 22, 2014 - Jax is doing well. He goes on short leash walks throughout the day. He is walking better and better! He is on crate rest and will be for about 6 more weeks. His eyes looked much improved. He has an appointment next week to have his sutures removed. May 11, 2014 - Jax had surgery to repair his pelvis on May 7. He was discharged from the hospital on May 9. He was shaved down and was seen by the eye doctor. He is being treated for a bacterial skin infection and infection of his eyelids. He also is being medicated for pain and is on crate rest. He is coming along well but his recovery will be slow. May 6, 2014 - Jax was admitted to GCVS. Will update as we know more. May 6, 2014 - We received an emergency call about a yorkie that was found on the side of the road late yesterday. He spent the night at the Emergency Clinic where he was found to have a severly fractured pelvis. He is very dirty and matted...his eyes were full of green discharge...the EC cleaned his face up as best they could. He is of course on pain medications. He is on his way this morning to see Dr. Beale at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston. Anything you can do to help financially will be appreciated. This surgery is definitely going to be in the thousands. Jax is a young man and deserves a chance at a good life! Please keep Jax in your thoughts and prayers. 11-18-12 Name: Jelly Bean 1/7/12 - It is with great sadness that we must inform everyone that our sweet boy, JB, has cross over to rainbow bridge today. He was in renal failure, so his foster mom had decided to let him go. She went in the back of the vet's office to see him and hold him so the vet could help him with his journey, but when he saw his foster mom, he slowly, but happily crawled into her arms and went on his journey on his own without the help of the vet. He was just waiting on foster mom to kiss him and tell him it was ok to travel alone. Rest in peace sweet JB and play with all the YHR babies that have crossed over before you. Now you are in perfect health. XXXOOO 11/9/11 - JB had another senior profile (blood-work) done and we're happy to say his values are the best they've ever been. We realize how close we came to losing this sweet guy. His white blood cell count is up though indicating another infection for him to fight off. He has been placed on several antibiotics and will be neutered on November 15th after being on the antibiotics for several days.. The news is not all good however. When doing an ultrasound on JB the vet noticed he had an enlarged prostate and a cyst. We are praying that the neuter will clear up several of his issues. Please keep this sweet little boy in your prayers!!! 8/1/11 - Hi JB here ... Foster mom is so funny she told me I had to update my bio because tonight I wagged my tail for her for the first time. She picked me up and kissed all over me. If I knew that's all it would have taken I would have wagged it a long time ago! It's been a tough adjustment leaving my long time home and going into foster care. I stopped eating and was having to be force feed for 10 days. I lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks and everyone got really worried about me. I even had to stay in the hospital where they could make sure I ate. They also found out I had a UTI but wasn't sure if that would cause me to not want to eat. I finished all my medication and I'm feeling better even eating without being forced but foster mom has to hand feed me. I've gained my 2 pounds back and I go back for bloodwork recheck Sat. Aug. 6th. Hopefully everything will be good so we can proceed with my neuter soon. Thanks for everyones support! Xoxo JB June 27, 2011 - Hi, my name is JB! I am really sad and I'm hoping that you can cheer me up. You see after 11 years of being in the same home my parents regrettably had to give me up. Don't let my age fool you! I am just as spunky as a teenager but I don't have the attitude of one. I am a really nice guy and get along with everyone! I will be neutered soon and have all my shots up to date (ouch) so I'll be ready to go to my new home. You won't ever have to worry about my teeth because I don't have any. Won't you consider adding me to your family and making all my dreams come true? xoxo JB Name: Jewels I was first captivated by our Jewels a few months after we had adopted Molly (who came into our lives just a few short weeks after the passing of our 14-year old, Precious Pebbles). Just like with Molly, I knew the moment I saw Jewels on the rescue site that she was a part of our family and I just needed to get her home. Eric was cautious, but believed in what I felt. Everyone agreed- we were the perfect forever home for Queen Jewels. Eric brought her home from Texas-like a proud papa; she was waiting for me by the door, with her beautiful tail fanning, when I got home from work that evening. It was as if she knew my schedule already-she had been with us all along, and we never skipped a beat. Jewels left us unexpectedly and far too soon, though. Our hearts ache for all we are going to miss with her. Her silly sound (chirp) in the middle of the night when she wants back on the bed, how she chews the leash when you walk her, how she falls/rolls on her back the instant you touch her, insisting on a belly rub...But we feel so blessed that we were able to come together- as we feel we were always meant to be. Jewels brought such light and enthusiasm and love into our home. Her memory will continue to do so forever. Our little girl was something amazing- truly special. Our lives are richer for having shared them with her. Jewels, we hope you and your sister Pebbs have met and are comparing stories about how mommy and daddy smothered you with hugs and kisses and rides and toys, and most of all, love. We miss you terribly Jewelie-bean...we always will. XOXOX Name: Kat's Miss Clare aka Missy Feb. 13, 1997 - Mar. 12, 2011 The day before Missy went to Rainbow Bridge, my sister Sharon, Director of Legacy Boxer Rescue, gave me a great idea! Missy and I went out for burgers and ice cream! Then we went to the park to chase ducks. We decided it was better to sit and let the wind blow in our face! It was almost as good as sticking your head out of the car window! Godspeed Missy! We will see you at Rainbow Bridge! Name: Katie August 25, 2012 - It is with great sadness that we let you know Katie went to the Rainbow Bridge during the night. She started having seizures on Wednesday and has spent the past couple days in emergency care. After being sedated for 48 hours and coming off of the sedatives she started having seizures again. Katie is now feeling like a new pup at the Bridge with all the other furbabies that have gone before her. Thank you for all your prayers and support for Katie over the past several years. 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. Name: Kiki 6/7/12 - Our poor Kiki has passed over to rainbow bridge. Seems Kiki had an undetected condition called subaortic stenosis which is a defect in her aorta where there is an abnormally narrow passageway from the heart to the aorta. This usually occurs in puppies (normally larger puppies) and she had a clot in her heart muscle causing her electrical system to fail. Please everyone take a moment of silence for our sweet Kiki who was enjoying life at her foster home and having a blast playing with her foster siblings. Kiki, we hope rainbow bridge has enough tennis balls for you. We love you! 5/24/12 - Just call me Kiki Williams, since I seem to be following in Serena & Venus’s footsteps. I just love me some tennis balls. Foster mom is practicing with me currently for the US Open. If I don’t make the cut I can always be one of the ballgirls, but the ones I collect will have a tad of slober on them. I was surrendered to YHR because my family was busy and realized that they did not have enough time for me and the training a 6 month old puppy needs. I am one of those Texas size yorkies as I am already 8 lbs. at 6 months. This just means that I can hold my own in playing situations. I love playing with dogs my size, large dogs and cats. I pretty much get along with ANYONE. Currently in my foster home, there are two 60ish lb dogs and several cats. I could play with them all non-stop. When I’ve tired everyone out, I’m good to go get my tennis ball and throw it up in the air practicing on my game. I love humans, but I’m not so needy that I have to be with you every moment or follow you everywhere. I’m also not one of those selfish little yorkies. I do not get jealous if foster mom is giving love to another. I just watch and wait my turn. Not a mean bone in my body. Oh wait, I’m not a fan of the groomer, so the one time I went there, I wasn’t a happy camper. I wasn’t mean so much as uncomfortable and uncooperative. It’s just that I’m only 6 months old and haven’t experienced this enough yet to be a lady about it. I’m working on my potty training, but have the mind of a puppy and forget to do my business outside sometimes because I’m busy with other things. Even though I’m playing when outside, foster mom just makes sure I do my business as much as possible before we come back in. I walk ok on a leash, but will need a home with a fenced in yard so as to be able to run around and stretch my legs. My foster sibling and I play a mean game of chase in the backyard. If you have any size dog and/or cat in your home that wants something to play with, I’m your gal. I’m ready to find a home to call my own and be part of a four and two legged family. I am puppy with many puppy traits, but foster mom says that I seem to be more mature than your normal 6 month old puppy. I tell her that my mind had to grow with my body since I don’t have the body of a normal 6 month old puppy. If you are interested, please fill out the online application and we’ll see if you will be the lucky family joining me at the US Open. 5/21/12 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Kimber My sweet Kimber (Killer Lynn), How does such a little one leave such a big hole in my heart? We miss you so much and we are so thankful that you came to us and changed our lives forever. There will never be a day that I don't think of you and your funny face and your Sasquatch noises, making all of your demands known. I would give anything to hold you one more time and kiss your little head. Until I see you again, I will miss you every day. Megan Tisdale I'VE BEEN ADOPTED April 10, 2010 - Kimber got a spring haircut during her recent surgery where she had her growth removed from her eye and her teeth cleaned! Now she has even sweeter kisses and a cute new do :) Now that Kimber has been in her foster home about a month she has come out of her shell even more, she is a VERY vocal little girl! She will say hi to you when you get home and any time she wants to play. Kimber really enjoys her toys and could care less about her bully sticks that her foster sisters and brother go bonkers for! Since she is a senior girl she tends to sleep a lot, she wakes up sometimes honking, she has a colapesd trachea and starts to cough very easily with any excitment. She does NOT like to be brushed or groomed in any way so you better have lots of soft reward treats ready if you want to wipe her little eyes or fix her up. Kimber loves her outside time in the yard helping her foster mom plant things and cut herbs, she is a devoted companion and a joy to have around. We are going to see a specialist in April for the inital assessment of her ligament issue and also to have her Grade 4 luxating patellas looked at again. Kimber appreciates everyone's patience and understanding that her recovery may take a while she says, "I'm worth waiting for!" March 18, 2010 - Hello everybody! This is Kimber, she is a sweet 10 year old little girl with personality plus. She came to Yhr as an owner surrender and does not do well with small children. However, she is great with other pups.She needs a home with no steps as she struggles with even the small ones. Kimber has a few medical issues that we are working with right now, she has Grade 4 Luxating Patellas in both back legs and a ligament problem in her left front shoulder. She has a growth on her little eyelid that will be looked at and she is missing a few teeth and a few more are loose, but eats her food just fine! She really loves her toys and has bonded with her foster dad very fast. She is good about going potty outside when the door is open but has a little voice so we are working on getting her to tell you when she needs to go. She is such a kind hearted little sweetie with big doe eyes, Kimber would rather be on your lap than anywhere else in the world. Name: Lacie 11/29/20 - We adopted Lacie on February 9, 2007, from Yorkie Haven Rescue and had the best 13 1/2 years that anyone could ever have. Finally, after slowing down considerably, losing her sight and hearing, being in kidney failure and it being uncomfortable to walk around, last night, Lacie let us know that she was tired and ready to go home and be with her previous fur-siblings. So, with tear-filled eyes, broken hearts and lumps in our throats, we held her as she crossed over to rainbow bridge. With everything else that is going on in the world today and with how messed up everything else feels, I would take all of that 10 times over right now just to have 1 more week, 1 more month, 1 more year with the old Lacie when she was my little fierce fire ball, kicking ass and taking names. Lacie started out her life living in a crack house, with animals, babies and humans. She played with pit bulls and took naps in the street. She was definitely not afraid of anything and was more stubborn than any dog we've ever met. Thank goodness she was saved by Linda Freedman and Karis McCutchen with Yorkie Haven Rescue before she ended up being hit by a car or severely mistreated or abused. After many baths to get all the fleas off and going to the vet to get up to date on everything, the little devil in an angel costume was ready for her victims. In came Pat and Robin. Adopting Lacie introduced us to Yorkie Haven Rescue, which we have been members of every since. Being owned by Lacie has been a journey. We were two peas in a pod; she was my mini me. She loved her daddy, kept her fur-siblings in line and got everything she wanted, when she wanted it. We feel like a part of us left last night and this house will never be the same. I know tomorrow is going to come no matter what, but right now, I can truly say, I don't care if it does. We love you Lacie. Thank you so much for coming into our lives. We will miss you forever and cherish the memories and attitude you gave us. I HAVE BEEN ADOPTED! ---------------------------------------------- January 2, 2007 - Sweet little Lacie is your typical yorkie, and the little darling got dumped in a shelter by her owner for that very reason. Apparently her owners did not research Yorkies prior to obtaining her; and they decided not to keep her because she was difficult to housebreak and she is yappy. Poor baby was just being her typical yorkster self. When she was turned into the shelter, she was dirty and full of fleas. Hard to imagine how anyone could treat a little Princess like that. She is a young girl with a lot of energy. Lacie loves to play with the other pupsters in the house. She also is a loveable pupster and loves to cuddle up with her foster mom to watch tv. She also loves sleeping in bed, close to people! Because of her size, Lacie will not be adopted to a home with young children. She needs a fenced in yard, but that is not a substitute for walking her; and she should never be left outside unattended, of course. She just needs to be able to run and play and release that energy! If you are interested in adopting Lacie and giving her a loving home, please complete our online application. Name: Laddie January 29, 2013 - Little Laddie went to Rainbow Bridge early this morning. RIP Sweet 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. Name: Lexi 12-10-09 Adopted from Yorkie Haven 08-04-15 Passed to Rainbow Bridge My sweet Lexi, you are whole again. I can see you running and jumping with all the other pups. Keep the big piece of my heart you took with you, until we meet again. I miss and love you always little girl. Your forever mommy. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 11/20/09 - Lexi is doing GREAT!! She went in and had some masses removed that were thankfully benign! Prior to this surgery she started having trouble with her back leg, so the doctor repaired her knee while he had her under. The muscle was continually contracting and wasn't in the right place. So the doctor moved it over and repaired her patella and she is doing fantastic since! She almost never bent her knee, but now she can bend it whenever she wants to! It is doing so much better than before the surgery. Lexi is still happy as ever and loves to give lots and lots of yorkie kisses! 10/12/09 - Lexi is doing well! She went back to see the oncologist last week about a strange hard line that has appeared from one of the tumors left. She doctor took cell samples and has sent them off to the pathologist for review. They also extracted cells from another questionable area to see what it comes back as, but it could be from her hernia repair which was close by the area. We will hopefully get the results soon. 07/28/09 - Lexi is doing very well!! Last week we went to see the oncologist to see what their thoughts were on the tumors that have been removed since some were cancer and others were not and a group of them looked to be a chain of tumors stemming from one of the mammary glands. They did an ultrasound of her belly to make sure her lymph nodes looked good and had not been impacted, and that is exactly what they found. They also checked her heart since she has a slight heart murmur and one side is slightly enlarged. The cardiologist said that at this time she does not need any medicine for that and it is just something to monitor at this point. We are waiting for the results from the oncologists pathologist to see if they come back with anything different before we determine if there is anything we need to do right now, or if we just need to monitor her going forward for any new tumors. Everyone fell in love with her at the specialists office, they even put a bow in her hair and put a bandana on her. Lexi is a very sweet little girl that just loves to receive attention and kiss you all over. She loves to chew on bones and toys. Please consider adding Lexi to your family, she can't wait to have a furever family of her own! 06/29/09 - Lexi had her tumors removed on 6/18. There weren't as many as originally thought and they were spread among the two strands of mammary glands, so the doctor decided to just remove the tumors instead of the entire strand, which was much better for her. The bad news is that the tumors were cancer, but not the worst kind of cancer. He is sure he did get all of the tumors out, but now she needs to be watched closely for any new ones to appear. She has to go back in to have a hernia repaired near her leg that was amputated, and at that time he is going to check the lymph nodes to see if the cancer has spread to them. There were also some new lumps that appeared under her one leg since the surgery and they had lymph node tissue in them, so the doctor has sent a sample of the tissue from one of the lumps to the lab to be checked for cancer cells. We should get the results back from that tomorrow or the day after. Once we know more on whether the cancer has spread or not, we will decide what the next steps need to be. You would never even know Lexi was sick at all. She is such a sweet little girl that loves attention and has to be with you at all times. She loves belly rubs and playing with toys. She has continued to do well with her house training as well, just a few accidents here and there. Please keep Lexi in your thoughts and prayers while we work to figure out whether the cancer has spread anywhere else in her little body. 06/12/09 - Hi, my name is Lexi! I was out wandering the streets one day and ended up at the shelter. The shelter decided to contact the local rescue groups when my family didn't come to get me and no one else had adopted me yet, which is how I ended up here. I do have a series of medical issues, the first being I only have three legs and the one back leg I do have left isn't in the greatest shape. I keep it straight all the time and the vet couldn't even get my knee cap back into place! Even though I keep it straight and do drag it sometimes, I get around really well. That doesn't hold me back at all! I also have several mammary tumors. I am going back to the vet next week to have them all removed, which is a lot, and I was told it is going to be a very painful recovery. I also have a heart murmur and therefore my heart is a little enlarged, I have a skin infection that I am on antibiotics for, and I need my teeth cleaned. Even with all my many medical issues, I love everyone! I like to give everyone kisses and will roll on the floor and nibble on your fingers if you let me. I am a very good girl at bed time and whine a little bit and then I go and lay down and am quiet for the rest of the night. I am doing my best to make sure and go potty outside and have done very well so far! If you want to become my new forever home, please fill out an application! Name: Lexi July 29, 2012 - RIP Sweet Angel Lexi - You will live forever in our hearts .... Until we meet again. Name: Libby In Memory of Libby : Libby came to me quite by chance. Some visitors came to look at my horses, they had three little yorkies with them, Libby was the oldest at about 11. They had adopted her from California, and moved here, but their landlord told them they had too many dogs, and they had to find a home for one. I immediately fell in love with Libby; who could not fall for that sweet little face? She gave me so much love and joy in the short 4 1/2 years. I lost her in December of '06 due to heart failure. She had struggled the last year with a collapsing trachea and chronic bronchitis. I know that she is strong and healthy now, bouncing around chasing butterflies. But I miss her so. Libby, you left your little pawprints on my heart and soul, I can hardly wait to be with you again..... Name: Libby October 19, 2019 - It’s with a very heavy heart that I have to report that our beautiful sweet Libby passed this morning. She’d been diagnosed with cancer a few months ago and was doing well until these last few days. She stopped eating and drinking and had lost so much weight we just couldn’t let her suffer any more, so I held her in my arms and she passed peacefully at the vet’s office. Words can’t express how much we loved her. She was so sweet, so beautiful, such a stubborn little girl when she wanted to be, and so incredibly loved. Joe and I can never thank you enough for allowing us to be her family. We will never forget her, she will be forever in our hearts. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 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 timid than Sophie Kate, but I am more playful. I am extremely affectionate, but not clingy. I love sleeping in the human bed with foster mom, but I tend to get a little crowded in the middle of the night with all the other pups in the bed and go down the steps and end up sleeping in one of the many dog beds strategically placed in the master bedroom. I really enjoy walking in the neighborhood on my leash with foster mom and I am very good at it if I must say so myself. 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 arenďż˝t the enemy. Iďż˝ve been checking the applications daily and havenďż˝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 11, 2010 - My previous owners totally underestimated me. They underestimated my will to live, my strength to love and my determination to be happy. Since they did not want me any longer, they just dropped me (and my friend and possible mother, Sophie Kate), off at the nearest high kill animal control one cold evening. Since the shelter was closed and they didnďż˝t feel like coming back the next day, they conveniently tied us up outside with not as much as a kiss on the cheek. If not for our foster mom who came to our rescue and pulled us from animal control to foster, we might not be alive today. Iďż˝m a social butterfly who is very affectionate and loves to be held and petted, but also have my independent side with spunk and curiosity. I get along with the other pups in my foster home and my favorite games to play are ďż˝tug-o-warďż˝ and ďż˝chase the other four-leggers with toysďż˝. Iďż˝m getting used to this bath thing and liking it. It feels so good and Iďż˝m even a perfect lady when being blow-dried. Everyone has something they are good at, and mine is climbing. So if you are thinking of baby-gate, think again because Iďż˝ll be over that thing in seconds. This is where my independent side comes out in that Iďż˝m going to be where I want to be when I want to be there. Donďż˝t take this as unruly, just cute with a mind of my own. As far as my previous owners go, donďż˝t worry, I know where you live and just as soon as I get adopted, have a last name and permanent family, weďż˝ll drive by your house with the windows down, the wind blowing in our hair and smiles on our faces yelling, ďż˝Eat your heart out - oh, thatďż˝s right, you have no heart.ďż˝ January 23, 2010 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Lily August 2021 - Sweet Lily (previously known as Lexi) crossed over to rainbow bridge recently with her mom by her side. She had developed pulmonary hypertension and sadly did not respond to treatment.. Lily was adopted by her mom in October of 2020, so she did not even have 1 year in her new home; but, we are certain that it was the best 10 months of her life. He mom said that she definitely ruled the house and was right by her at all times. It is so sad when our babies cross over, but especially sad when they have only been with us for a short while. Your mom and fur-sister miss you terribly Lily. Watch over them! 10/25/20 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! 9/15/20 - Lexi is doing great in her foster home and is a very clingy little girl. She loves attention, belly rubs, petting, to be talked to visitors, to sit in your lap to get kisses, etc. I think you get the hint.... she loves her people. Lexi's one con is that she is food aggressive. Since she is in a foster home with other dogs, her foster mom feeds her separately and waits until everyone is done to let Lexi out. Also, she doesn't like human fingers in her food. It's an easy fix, just don't touch her food while she is eating and pick up the bowl after you have let her out. Otherwise, she is awesome. She has got personality plus and puts on an act for everyone that visits. She would be best in a home with none or 1 other dog. 1/3/20 - Well, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ME! I can only assume my previous family of 7 years didn’t want to share their turkey this year as they surrendered me to the animal shelter TWO DAYS BEFORE THANKSGIVING. I sure hope their turkey wasn’t too dry. Teehee. What I was most thankful for at Thanksgiving was that I finally had the chance at a better life. Since it’s a New Year, it’s out with the old (owners) and in with the new. I’m now living with a foster parent of Yorkie Haven Rescue and I got to go to the dogtor and get my vaccines, have my teeth cleaned and I was finally spayed after all these years. I now have a microchip too. I guess the rescue is prouder to own me than those other people. Anyway, Happy New Year everyone! My name is Lexi and as you tell by my pictures, I’m cute and sassy. In my foster home there are several other pups my size. I’m co-existing fine with them, but don’t play with them. My main issue is that I am food aggressive to other animals and with people. It’s not a big deal, just put my bowl down and step away so I can eat. I eat separated from the other pups so they can’t get in my space. Seems my anger only has to do with food. For this, I will not go to a home where there are small children. I absolutely love people and haven’t met a human I don’t want to sit in their lap and give them kisses. I’m not as clingy as some yorkies but would still love it if someone were home with me a lot. I’m doing well on my housetraining. I use the provided pee pads but go outside when taken. I prefer the grass but will go on concrete if it’s raining. When the weather is pretty, I love catching up on some Vitamin D and watching the squirrels do their thing. I’m a climber if you sit down and don’t pick me up, I will try to climb up your leg. Must have lap! Lol We recently learned that I’m not scared of the bad weather or fireworks but will bark when the thunder is loud. Have to protect my foster mom and new fur-siblings. So recap…. Given up before Thanksgiving and spent Christmas and New Years in a foster home learning that all humans aren’t mean and uncaring. Next step…find awesome permanent family preferably by Valentine’s Day. Be Mine! 12/30/19 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Lizzie June 4, 2012 - It is with great sadness we share with you that sweet Lizzie passed on to Rainbow Bridge this past weekend. She is with the angels now..... RIP Lizzie 5/25/2012 - LIZZIE IS SPENDING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN THE HOSPITAL. :( She has been ill lately and has been going downhill. Her kidneys and liver are failing and with all of her other issues the specialists said that there really is nothing we can do surgically to help her. She did show some improvement today and they are hoping that medications will help her for some time; but sadly she is a very sick little girl whose time is limited. Please keep sweet Lizzie in your thoughts and prayers. 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. Name: Logan June 5, 2020 - It is with a heavy heart that share that Logan, has earned his wings today. He has crossed over to Rainbow Bridge and joined his two previously passed fursiblings. He has left behind another adopted YHR foster, Sarge, now Piper, and an awesome mom and dad. Logan was adopted in November of 2008, so had over 11 years with his parents and was loved beyond measure each and every one of those days. Have fun running and playing up there sweet boy. You will be missed. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!!! 10/2/08 - Logan has been in his foster home approximately 7 weeks now, so we know his personality a little better and are able to fill the public in. Logan is a sweet "puppy". He will need another pup in the household to play with that is around his age and energy level, but is timid around young children. He walks well on a leash, is a hearty eater, sleeps like a log at night and loves to give his humans kisses. He is working on his potty training, but a 10 month oldďż˝s attention span is very short at times. He is in his chewing stage and loves to have an army of toys at his disposal (along with a foster fursiblingďż˝s ears to pull on - Ouch!). He does tear up, chew on and pull out the occasional item that isnďż˝t for him, but this is typical puppy behavior and he is getting better and understands "no-no" if caught in the act. Logan is going to make some person(s) very lucky when added to their family. Donďż˝t miss out on this one, fill out an application today. August 20, 2008 - May I Have Your Attention Please! Yorkie Haven Rescue would like to announce the arrival of the cutest pup in the world. Who Me? Yes, you Logan. Awww Shucks! Well, like she said, Iďż˝m Logan and I donďż˝t really have a sad story to tell because life hasnďż˝t been bad for me. I was in a loving home, but my owners realized that "puppy" was going to take a little more time and work than they had. So, I hopped on the next transport out and Iďż˝m now in a YHR foster home with other small dogs like myself to play with. Foster mom would like to talk to you now. As Logan said, he is in his "puppy" stage. Unfortunately, the definition of puppy in the Websterďż˝s Dictionary doesnďż˝t explain this too well. So Iďż˝ll try. Chewing things that are theirs, but mostly things that arenďż˝t; going outside, forgetting to do business, coming back in and instantly remembering; wanting to play at the oddest times ďż˝ like bedtime and 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, etc. Itďż˝s definitely not all bad though. Logan is a real sweetheart and he loves to kiss his humans and show them how much he loves them; heďż˝s like a great big sponge right now waiting to soak up all of your positive training; and you canďż˝t beat that face which should be on the next Dog Fancy Issue. If you think youďż˝ve got what Logan needs, please fill out an adoption application and heďż˝ll be the judge of that. Name: Louie 5/9/22 - Precious Louie crossed over to Rainbow Bridge today with his foster mom at his side. Although he was never adopted, he lived a very good life while with YHR and was loved very much. He will be missed, but he can run and play now with no aches and pains and be young again. God speed Louie! 10/7/21 - Louie’s foster mom brought him to the vet recently because she noticed that he was having labored breathing and hacking frequently. X-rays were taken and it seems that Louie does have a collapsing trachea and they also found a huge mass on his heart/lung area. Louie currently takes Metacam for his arthritis/spondylosis. The plan now is to take him off the Metacam so they can start him on prednisone in addition to Hydrocodone for his coughing and Terbutaline for the collapsed trachea. 3/12/21 -  I have been with my foster mom for almost 2 years now.  I know that I have some medical issues and am up in age, but I just want everyone out there to know that I am a catch, if you cannot tell from my photos. Here’s a little recap on me: -                 I am 14 years young (I don’t look or act my age).  I have approximately 7 teeth left, but still eat hard food with a little dollop of soft food mixed with warm water. -                 I’m on thyroid medication because of a low thyroid – Thyroxine ½ pill twice daily (which I take in a pill pocket like a champ).     I have arthritis and spondylitis in my left front leg and take Metacam that this once daily – this helps me tremendously, but there are times where I will still hold up my front left leg if you hold me too long or I’ve used it too much. -                 I have a condition called Paraphimosis – this is where my private part doesn’t always retract back into the sheath.  So basically my lipstick sometimes is out of the tube a little.  This is a real condition and foster mom just checks me a couple times a day and if my lipstick is poking out, it’s easy just to put a tiny bit of Vaseline on your fingers and pull the sheath back over to where I’m hidden again.  I know that sounds bad, and I’m so embarrassed, but it is what it is, and helping me with this will be a necessity if you want me to join you. I can still hear pretty well, but I have selective hearing. Now, if all of the above did not scare you off and you are still reading, I am a great companion that isn’t too clingy, but still likes attention.  I good about doing my business outside if brought out enough.  Remember, I have a small bladder and am 14 years old.  I will also use pee pads inside, but I still might have a mistake here and there.  I sleep in the bed with you and am a great bed partner.  I don’t take up too much space and do not care if you snore.  I would like a fenced in yard as I do like to sunbathe when the weather is nice and like a little privacy when doing my business.  I get along with other dogs fine, but really do not engage in play.  So it’s ok if you have other pups or a cat, just as long as they don’t expect me to play with them.  Now here is the one thing that I think is a big deal, I am a man’s dog.  Yep, I would absolutely love to have a daddy over a mommy.  A mom is fine and if you are the perfect home, I can make do.  But I’m just saying, I light up more when there is a man around.  Yep, I would absolutely love to have a daddy over a mommy.  A mom is fine and if you are the perfect home, I can make do.  But I’m just saying, I light up more when there is a man around.  So all you guys out there who think it’s macho to own and love a little dog, give me a shout. 3/22/20 - The dosage of Louie's Thyroxine (1/2 pill twice daily) is good and this will be his regimen from here on out. He is still waiting on that forever home that realizes that with age comes issues and that is OK. 1/27/20 - Sweet little Louie went to the doctor recently for bloodwork and his thyroid was low. The vet started him on Thyroxine (1/2 pill twice daily) and we will recheck in 1 month to make sure this dosage is accurate. 6/18/19 - So here's the deal. Dad started to have to travel a lot for work which meant I was left alone of had to be boarded. Dad knew this wasn't what he or I wanted, so we sat down and discussed it and I agreed it would be best if I joined another family that was around more. Now, here I am in a foster home with Yorkie Haven Rescue. I used to be an only dog and know I'm in a home with more furry friends. Even though we don't actually play together, I sleep in the bed with them and get along with them all fine. Even though my eyesight is getting a tad cloudy, my hearing might be a decibel off and my joints are definitely not what they used to be, I can see, hear and get around fine. I have arthritis in my left front leg and will hold it up at times, but I'm taking some Glucosamine for it and I can run like the wind in the back yard. I am a hearty eater, good for a bath, have very soft hair and a teddy bear face. I would love nothing more than a home where mom, dad and I can sit around watching some shows, go out in the backyard and play a little while, back in for a snack, take an afternoon ride in the car, come home for some loving and cuddle time, eat some supper, watch a movie and then lights out. I will make the perfect addition to your family and all I ask in return is your unconditional love.... well, food, your bed, baths, toys and treats would sweeten the deal. Name: Mason Mason March 28, 2004-March 28, 2009 He came to our home three years ago today, Soon it was clear, people would turn him away. Scrawny when he came, this would simply not last, Like many through our doors, he ballooned pretty fast. Tina called him Mason, a fitting name we would find- He worked through a hard life due to a challenge of mind. Much joy that he brought us was at his own expense, That was mostly because of his lack of good sense. Always happy to see us, he would bark really loud, He even overpowered the rest of the crowd. He was a happy boy, but pick him up too quick, Better keep body parts clear or end up with a nick. Outside with the others-while they were having their fun, Mason was prancing and barking, then would take off in a run. At doors, he’d get so excited that he’d start to spin, We found that only tapping his tail would usher him in. He’d stop and he’d stare. We didn’t know what to think. His tail stood stiffly straight up, and he wouldn’t blink. Afraid of doorways? Well, we were never quite sure. But, many times we were glad that there wasn’t a cure. Because distemper took ahold of him while he was a pup, his poor body was forced to, too quickly grow up. Due to seizures and stress, he was an old man at age five, But his life was a full one, because we helped him survive. We made a decision, in my hands he passed from this life. He lived three extra years, though, due to the heart of my wife. Name: Matty August 25, 2017 - It is with profound sadness that we let everyone know that Matty left us today to be with the angels at Rainbow Bridge. 12/16/16 - Matty does fine in his foster home, but if someone is interested in adopting, they should be an experienced adopter who is familiar with a biter and understand cues. Matty's previous life was such that he has been this way since he entered his foster home and has gotten MUCH better with his foster mom, but needs someone that realizes that it will take a while to earn his trust and even then, quick movements and grooming provoke a Napoleon. 12/5/2015 - Matty is doing well. He still has issues with being groomed, but his foster mom is able to do it now so he doesn't have to be anesthetized. He sometimes gets annoyed and will nip at the dryer or the clippers and can get easily agitated if foster mom doesn't stop when he is getting nervous. She has managed to keep Matty looking good without stressing him out . He goes to the vet to have his nails clipped and does do well with them. May 23, 2015 - Matty's toe healed well and he has had no further issues with it! It had turned out to be a benign cyst on his toe. :) January 5, 2015 - Matty has been having issues with a toe on his right rear foot since Dec. 1. It started out with a broken nail that had to be surgically removed. Then it progressed to an infection and it just did not heal. An x-ray was done last week and the bone is involved. Today, he went in to have a deep tissue culture done but the vet thinks this is a possible malignancy. The x-rays had been sent to a specialist who also felt cancer is a possibility. We made a decision today to amputate that toe (it is the last one on the outer aspect of his foot). Even if it is infection and not cancer, it is taking forever to heal and sometimes they need them removed anyway. We are hopeful that this will help him feel better. It clearly has been bothering him. April 16, 2014 - Matty is doing well. August 19, 2014 - Matty had a wonderful Christmas and is looking forward to the New Year! He is a happy boy who just wants to be loved. :) August 5, 2013 - Foster Mom told me that she met some people at the dog show in Houston last month who have been following me. Just want to send out kisses to all of you and also to my special angels who send money to me every single month....foster mom says they love me...kisses Patricia and Nuri! Foster Mom says I have come a long way...I still don't like those loud things that cut my hair. If you love me, you just have to be careful and learn to cut my hair with scissors! December 13, 2012 - Matty is doing very well! He has recovered well from his knee surgery. October 21, 2012 - Matty is recovering well from his surgery...he was seen last week by the orthopedic surgeon and will be seen again in 8 weeks. September 23, 2012 - Matty is on pain meds and is resting...he is having a bit of a difficult time with this surgery and is very stressed out. Poor little guy. September 21, 2012 - Matty tore a ligament in his left knee and was admitted this morning for TPLO surgery to repair it. May 13, 2012 - Matty is doing well. He has been allowing his foster mom to do some grooming with him which is a huge step for him! 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. 12-12-05 Name: Max October 2013 Name: Maxwell Perhaps later I will write more about my sweet Maxwell, but for now this is all I can manage: We learned a lot together over the years. He taught me patience and I taught him trust. He had the heart of a lion and I know if he could have stayed with me forever, he would have; and if I could have kept him forever, I would have. A piece of my heart went with him at 7:20 AM on July 6, 2006. I like to think that my Mother is taking care of him until the day I will join them both. Name: MayMay MayMay Summer 2004 - December 4, 2007 My sweet MayMay crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on December 4, 2007 where I know she was met by all my children that crossed over before her. The pathology report showed that the problem was in her bone marrow although I do not know the medical terminology. In the late summer of 2004 as a stray kitten, MayMay was lucky to find my sister Cindy's fenced back patio where she found protection, food, water and love. When the tomcats started bothering her, Cindy had her spayed. MayMay moved in with me in February, 2005. Cindy's rescue work saved MayMay's life. I just gave her a loving home. Only God knew His plans for her. MayMay's life was short but, oh, she was loved. MayMay purred louder than any cat I've ever known. All you had to do was walk by her & she would start purring. MayMay & her 'twin' sister Maggie loved to play with each other. I called their late evening playtime "Kitties Gone Wild" as they ran up & down the hall chasing those invisible creatures only cats can see. MayMay stood her ground when Duffy ran up to her. I know she was thinking "stupid dog" & he was thinking "she won't run!". MayMay loved her window bed, crumpled paper, having her head scratched & her ears cleaned, she & Maggie's matching cat towers that sit in the front kitchen window where they crouched for hours watching birds eat sunflower seeds under the azaleas, sleeping near me, her "first mother" Cindy, my nephew Darren & my big sister, her Aunt Judy. Thank you Dr. Scott, Dr. Meschler & the staff at Glade Valley Veterinary Clinic for your dedication to MayMay's health and for the love I always feel the minute I walk in the door. The clinic has been my "home away from home" for so many years. We've been through this a number of times now but losing one of my kids is as hard on you as it is on me. I love you all. Dr. Scott sent MayMay & I to Animal Emergency Clinic NE @ Deerbrook for her overnight stays on Saturday, Sunday & Monday. The care, support & love given by Dr. Linton, Dr. Digilio, Meishia, Pamela, Stevie, Maybelline & the rest of the staff defies description. I will never forget your kindness. You will forever have a special place in my heart. Life is short. As Kenny Chesney sings "don't blink". It passes so quickly. Godspeed, my sweet MayMay. We miss you. I know you were happy here. Love, Vicki, Maggie, Mindy Grace & Duffy Name: Mia Another precious soul has crossed to Rainbow Bridge and become a Haven's Angel. Little "Mia" was hit by a car on 11/26/07 and was waiting to be released from a shelter to receive medical treatment and become a Haven Foster Pup. Despite our pleas, the shelter would not release her for 10 days, and Mia passed away on the 7th day before we could get her out. Our hearts are broken for this little angel that we named Mia (since the shelter didn't even give her the decency of a name other than "This Dog"). We never got the chance to find out if Mia liked to munch on a Milk Bone or if she liked to sleep under the covers. We never got to smell her clean hair after a bath or get a Yorkie kiss before going to bed. It’s because of her that we do what we do. It’s for all the Mia’s we’ve not yet met. We know Mia is now free of pain and running with the other Haven pups. Hopefully she knows that some people on this earth did care about her and will always remember her in their hearts. Name: Mickey November 9, 2020 - We are so sad today. Due to increasing difficulties with multiple medical issues we said farewell to sweet Mickey. Rest in peace sweet boy. October 6, 2020 - Mickey is a special needs pup. He is on the following medications: Desmopressin eye drops Omeprazole Cisapride Gabopentin He is on prescription food : Hills ZD Ultra In addition to the medical issues mentioned previously, he also has a collapsed trachea. He doesnt like to be groomed and has bitten his foster mom. Hes getting older and can be a love but can also be very cranky. May 9, 2020 - Mickey is showing his age. He sleeps quite a bit but feisty when awake and eats well. He can be nippy if not handled carefully. He is on meds for his back, gi issues and also on desmopressin eye drops for a disorder with the anti diuretic hormone. He is a sweet boy who just doesn't like to be handled too much. It must be on his terms and he is very vocal when he wants attention! :) March 29, 2019 - Mickey sure has had a bit of a rough time. He was having symptoms of pain on his right side and xrays revealed some that he has some compressed discs in his spine. Because of his reflux he is not a candidate for anti inflammatory meds, so he is on Gabopentin which does seem to help. He was seen by a board certified dentist today because he is a higher anesthesia risk due to his reflux, regurgitation and also collapsed trachea.. He still has the fractured tooth and also needs a dental although his teeth are not dreadful for his age. We don't know if he had dentals in the past or if he just is one of the rare yorkies with good teeth. His is scheduled for April 15. Prior to that we will have blood work and chest xray done. On top of it all, he is having recurring ear infections. He will be seeing a vet dermatologist for this. He had his ear packed again today....he has been treated back to back four times now...as soon as it clears up he gets another. The thought is that it may be due to allergies. Hopefully the dermatologist can get to the bottom of it all so Mickey won't have this discomfort. January 13, 2019 - Mickey is on Cisapride and Omeprazole for his reflux. He was diagnosed with IBD and is on Hill's Ultra ZD prescription food. His personality is still the same as noted in his August 3rd post. His fondest wish is to be the center of someone's universe! November 11, 2018 - Mickey is doing well and recovering from his surgery.....his cytology revealed that he does have reflux and also has an infection in his esophagus. His meds are being changed. Still waiting on the biopsies. Thank you all for everything you have done!!! 11/15/18 - Mickey is ok and resting in the hospital. His neuter and hernia repair went well; but, the scope showed that he definitely has some issues going on in his GI tract. Biopsies were done of his intestines and stomach...and washes of the esophagus. His treatment will depend on those results. 11/10/18 - Mickey is doing well. His test for Myesthenia Gravis was negative. He does continue to regurgitate water. We tried thickening it but he rejected that. His foster mom picks him up whenever she sees him drinking and holds him up so the water can pass. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. He has one more test to be done...a scope of his esophagus. He also needs to be neutered and have the hernia repaired. He will be having these things done at Gulf Coast Vet Specialists in Houston this week. He will need a dental but that will have to be at a later date. Anything you can do to help with his vet expenses is appreciated. Prayers too!! We are slightly concerned about anesthesia for this little guy due to the regurgitation issues and aspiration risks.. 9/22/2018 - After extensive testing, we have found that Mickey is unable to hold water down; but is able to hold food down. It is thought to be a sensory issue and we are now trying different things to help him. We will update as we know what works best. What we DO know is that it is not causing any noticable health issues for him. He is not getting dehydreated and his blood work is fine! We are keeping him on canned food which provides water for him. We are waiting for the results of a test for Myesthenia Gravis. He will be neutered this coming week and have his inguinal hernia repaired. Hopefully, in the near future Mickey will be ready for his forever home! August 20, 2018 - Mickey has been having some ongoing medical issues that we are sorting out. His neuter and hernia repair have been put on hold while further tests are being done. He has increased water intake and increased urination and also has been regurgitating water 3 or 4 times/day. His blood work looks great. He is going to have an ACTH stim test this Wed, the 22nd, and also a urine culture. X rays will be done to see if there is anything obvious regarding the regurgitation. We will take it from there .. he may end up needing an internal med referral. Donations and prayers appreciated! August 3, 2018 - Whoďż˝s the leader of the club thatďż˝s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y V-E-L-C-R-O This is my theme song says my foster mom. I just want to be with her all day long and I let her hear it when she leaves the room without me! She is not sure if I have always been this way or if it is because, after all these years, my family left me at a shelter saying they did not have time for me; but, the bottom line is that she has promised me a home where I will be with someone all of the time! This means a home where someone is not going to leave me to work all day and is not going to be bothered by my barking to get what I want. I do carry on when I want to go out, when I am not sure where my foster mom is, when I want to be held, when I want to eat and whenever I want anything! If I am content, then the whole house is content! I love to go out in the car and love to shop! There are many stores I am welcome inďż˝.I have been to Hobby Lobby and Home Depot in the past week and made a lot of friends! I am just recovering from a pretty bad bout of kennel cough that I probably contracted at the shelter; so, I have not yet had the surgery that I need. I need to be neutered and also have an inguinal hernia that will be repaired at the same time. I also have one broken tooth so, when I have my dental that tooth will be removed. My teeth look really good ďż˝ the doctor said I must have hit the genetic jackpot since yorkies usually have bad teeth she said. I had horribly infected earsďż˝.they have cleared up nicely. I get along with the other pups in my foster home; but, I donďż˝t spend a lot of time playing with them because I really do prefer the company of my foster mom. Foster mom has been putting a thing on me called a belly band because I do have accidents. So, after all of the things mentioned above are taken care of, I will be ready for my forever home. Donďż˝t forgetďż˝.I want to be attached to you with Velcro, just like my nickname! Nothing else will work out. I promise I will give you lots of kisses and love. Oh, and I LOVE to snuggle with my foster mom in bed at night! If you think I might fit in nicely with you, please complete the online application for me. 7/17/2018 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Millie 12/27/15 - RIP sweet little Millie. You were such a great little lady and gem of a pup. You braved your cushings for as long as your little body would let you and now you are ready to be whole and go play with all the Yorkie Haven pups that have passed before you. Love You Millie. 11/12/14 - Millie is doing great. She currently takes Trilostane for her Cushings and Benazapril and Amlodipine for blood pressure. All of these are in the pill form and taken daily. She will eat ANYTHING put in a pill pocket, so giving her her medicine is a breeze. Millie is a sweetheart and does not demand a thing. She will take attention if you give it to her and if you are busy, she will go find one of her spots and take nap. Yes, Millie's Cushings is a disease that can not be cured, just managed, but that doesn't mean that she doesn't need a home and someone to love her. She is a very happy girl that doesn't take up much room and just lives everyday to the fullest. Someone would be blessed just to have her light up their house. 4/24/14 - So, Ms. Millie had her appointment with the specialist today and she does actually have early onset Cushings. Sometimes these tests are very difficult to read and her last negative test was actually positive. We will be starting Millie on Vetoryl and watching her to get the dosage regulated. Also today, they checked her blood pressure and it was very high. So Millie will also be on two blood pressure medications. The blood pressure meds were $30 for the two medicines combined. Once we know the amount of the Vetoryl for Cushings, we can post that so someone would know the monthly amount that would be needed for Millie. Whatever it is, it will be nothing compared to knowing that she is feeling good and blossoming. 4/23/14 - Millie went back to the vet yesterday and now diabetes, thyroid, and alot of other issues are ruled out, along with the cushings that we initially thought because of her symptoms. We made an appointment with the internal medicine specialist in hopes that this could possibly give us some light on what Millie has going on since she seems to be healthy, but we strongly feel that something isn't right. Her appointment is tomorrow, so hopefully soon we will have some answers on Millie's condition. It really is baffling right now, especially since she is such a happy, lively, great baby that is just the best little baby ever. 4/20/14- The result of the ACTH Stim test came back negative for Cushings. The vet wasn't convinced so she performed a Dexamethasone suppression test. The results of that test came back Friday and it was negative. So, the good news is the Millie does not have Cushings. Unfortunately, with the symptoms that she has we still know something is going on that needs to be diagnosed and taken care of. Millie is going back to the vet on Tuesday so we can discuss other avenues to explore. Don't worry, we won't stop until it is figured out and addressed. In the meantime, keep this precious little girl in your thoughts. 4/3/14 - Millie came into rescue because her mom was very sick and wasn’t able to take care of Millie any longer. We are glad we got her when we did because after her arrival, a lot of little things made the foster mom think that something might be going on with little Millie medically. She would eat her food like there was no tomorrow, drink a lot of water and her belly was very bloated and tight. These things were mentioned to Dr. Kulinski at her first vet appointment, and the results of her complete blood chemistry led her to believe that Millie could have Cushings. They did an ACTH Stim test and sent it off and the results should be back next week. This will let us know if Millie has Cushings, as is believed. If so, she will be put on medicine to medically manage her condition and make her a more comfortable, happy baby. Cushings is not something that can be fixed, but can be managed with daily medication. We will update her bio once the results come back and we have a definite life plan for sweet Millie. Don’t let this scare you away from this gem as she has quite a few years left in her and is such a sweetheart of a baby. She loves attention and following her foster mom whereever she goes. She will smile at you when you talk to her and would love another pup to follow around. She isn’t too playful, but does like another calm dog to take the lead. If you think you want to give Millie a great calm home with lots of love and attention, please go ahead and fill out your application. She’ll be waiting patiently for applications and emails from her admirers. And this is one rescue that won’t disappoint you. 3/23/14 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Milo 6/24/22 - sweet Milo crossed over to Rainbow Bridge last night with his foster mom holding him. His body was tired and he was ready. These babies are much stronger than we are. We are never ready for them to go, but have to be selfless and do what is best for them. We will miss you tremendously little man. 10/25/21 - Poor Milo started labored breathing early Sunday morning and was rushed to the ER. After x-rays and ultrasound, a mediastinal mass was seen. He also has a mild collapsing trachea which is, unfortunately, common in yorkies. He received oxygen and medicine and finally was able to be released to the comfort of his foster home. Milo will now take Prednisone, along with the Trilostane for his Cushings and Optimmune for his dry eyes. He will be kept comfortable and loved and spoiled for however long he gives us. He is just the sweetest, most loveable baby ever and simply adores to be held and loved on. 9/8/21 - So we brought Milo to the vet recently and after testing, it appears that he has Cushings. Since he is so small, the medicine needed to be compounded. He will take Trilostane liquid; 5 mg in the a.m. and 3 mg in the p.m. Other than that, he continues to receive Optimmune ointment for his dry eyes; 1 strip in each eye twice daily. Milo is still the sweetest little man ever and still absolutely loves to be held. 7/26/20 - Hey everyone.  It’s Milo the Magnificent!  Yep, that’s how I feel now.  No longer in a field having to fend for myself, no longer in a home where they don’t want me, no longer just Milo… MILO THE MAGNIFICENT!!  I know this sounds as if I know some magic tricks, and I actually do.  You see, I’m blind, but everywhere I go, I adjust very quickly and seem to learn my way around without fail.  I do lightly bump into things, but I’m not timid or scared of my shortcoming which makes me all the more magnificent.  I haven’t been blind all my life, but I will be 13 years old in December, so there were bound to be some body parts that started to give up.  I’m just glad it wasn’t my bladder. Haha.  Yes, a magician AND a comic.  Two dogs for the price of one.   So, my upkeep, since I have KCS, which is actually a fancy term for dry-eye, I get Optimmune ointment, 1 strip in each eye twice daily.  I also get artificial eye drops in my eyes a couple times a day I’m fine with the other fur-beings in the house as long as they don’t get too much up in my business.  Being blind does keep you on higher alert.  I don’t like to sleep in the human bed since I’m afraid I might fall.  I’m very content in a very comfy doggy bed with a blanket.  Foster mom feeds us twice daily.  This is when I do my best magic.  She puts my bowl with soft food down and I empty the bowl.  Not all dogs are this good, I know.  I get along with all people and will LOVE anyone who holds me.  I absolutely LOVE to be held like a baby over your shoulder.  I could stay there all day.  I am pretty free with my kisses too.  I don’t play with toys, but you never know later on. Even though I cannot see, I’m pretty good with my potty habits if you do your job and take me out often.  Once I get comfortable, I will even get out of my bed and bark and when foster mom brings me out, I tinkle.  I like to walk around outside, but not sure if a fenced in yard is totally necessary if you are sure you stay out with me the whole time.  Then again, who would put a dog out and let it stay out alone to use the bathroom with all the hawks and wild animals around.  That’s not the type owner I want next.  Not sure that apartment or condo life would be for me since I do have a bark and am not afraid to use it.  That’s all I have to say about myself for now.  If you would like to help me take this magician act on the road, just fill out an application and my new employees will see if you can cut the mustard. Signing off for now.  POOF! 7/2/20 - Milo had his dental yesterday. He lost 7 teeth that were just aching to come out. His tummy was a little upset last night and he wasn't feeling all that great, but today is a new day. And, it is the first day of the rest of his great life. Rotten teeth and bacteria free now, and still eating like a champ. Milo eats soft food and cleans his plate. For his eyes, he gets Optimmune ointment, 1 strip in each eye twice daily to help with the KCS/dry eyes. He also gets Neopolydex, 1 drop in each eye twice daily for inflammation and the infection in his eyes. We will be following up with the ophthalmologist later to get the long-term regime for this sweeties little eyes. Being blind is not something that holds Milo back. Some dogs just adjust well, and he is one of them. We think Milo was an agility dog in his previous life. How else could you explain the way he just flies over all the hurdles that have been put in his path? Well, that and he must have angels riding on his back. June 25, 2020 - Milo is 13 years old, blind and was found lost in a field near Arlington, TX and turned into Mansfield Shelter. Milo had a chip and his owners were contacted. They informed the shelter that he had gone missing a few months back and they could not find him. The owner had since gotten a new job and was working long hours and said that getting Milo back would not be in Milo’s best interest, so agreed to surrender him to Yorkie Haven Rescue since the shelter had already reached out us. He was pulled from the shelter Monday, June 22nd and transported to a layover home in Shreveport. We brought him to the vet since his eyes were very infected. He has very mature cataracts and had bilateral conjunctivitis with mucoid discharge. He also has KCS (dry eye) so will be on medicated ointment from now on. Saturday, June 27th, Milo will complete his transport to his foster home in Baton Rouge. Once he is comfortable, we will get him to the vet to get blood work done, along with a much needed dental and we are sure he will lose infected teeth. Even with his rough journey lately, being blind and changing multiple hands, and not know what was going on and who to trust, Milo has been a champ through it all. He does love to be attended to and talked to. The bad pictures are of Milo when he was first brought to the shelter after being on his own. The cuter one is, of course, after the shelter trimmed and bathed him. Once we get him in his permanent foster home, he will get to visit the professional groomer and photographer and we will show you just what a handsome boy Milo can be. Basically, all dogs ask for in life is food, grooming, vetting and love. We don’t feel this is too much to ask for from a companion that never asked to be brought into this world but was purchased as a young pup to give a human. Then, WHAM, when they need us the most, …….. the humans cannot give that in return. That is where rescue comes in. Seems we can pick forever homes MUCH BETTER than the majority of breeders who sell them in the beginning. Harsh, I think not! Proven! Milo will be letting you know more about his personality, needs and wants as we get to know him better. Stay tuned! Name: Mindy 8/13/2013 - We are heartsick over little Mindy. Unfortunately her condition was so extreme that nothing could be done to help her. She had a very severe congenital anomoly that none of the specialists had ever seen before. We let sweet angel Mindy go peacefully to Rainbow Bridge this morning. RIP Mindy 8/11/2013 - Mindy was admitted late yesterday to ICU and will be there through at least tomorrow when they will be doing a CT scan on her. 8/10/2013 - Sweet little Mindy has some medical issues and we have her at the hospital now for testing. She has been sick for a few weeks and was surrendered by her owner so that she could receive proper medical care. We know that she is very ill..we just do not know yet how ill and whether or not we can help her to be well. She had an ultrasound so far and blood work. There were some serious concerns after her ultrasound, so a CTscan will be done on Monday, 8/12/2013. All prayers and donations greatly appreciated. Name: Miranda Dear Heavenly Father~ Please take my beloved friend this day, From my arms to yours I humbly pray. It's so hard for me to let her go, Please make her know, I love her so. Please free her from any pain, And make her happy and healthy again. Among the other angels I hope her to play, It's with the kindest love I send her today. Until again her precious face I see, Please bless her and keep her safely with thee..... Amen. Name: Missy May 31, 2010 - Heaven has another angel. :( Dear sweet Missy passed away quietly this morning. 9-24-09 - I kept having problems with my eyes. The vet said that I have dry eye, so they started putting drops in my eyes and they feel so much better now! I will need these drops for the rest of my life. Other than that, I have no medical needs! The vet said that I am quite the spry little senior girl! :) My hair is growing in and foster mom says I am a beautiful girl! All I need is a lap to call my own! Could it be yours? August 2, 2009 - Like a woman’s biological clock, my life clock is ticking and it seems that time to have a human family of my own is running out. The older we get, the quicker time passes and it seems that my twelve month year passes in about 6 months now. Because of my age, I may not be able to give you the next 15 years of my life. But I promise you this, whatever time we would have together would be memorable and I would love you and adore you more than any other pet could. Don’t be afraid and write me off because I’m a senior. You’ll be a senior one day and you would still want love and companionship. July 28, 2009 - It has become apparent that Missy and Mr. Jiggles are not as bonded as previously thought; so unless you just want to adopt them both, they can be adopted separately. Missy loves to be held and is quite active and alert for a 15 year old pup. July 2, 2009 - Missy had her dental today and has only a few teeth left. The vet said her teeth were some of the worst she has seen. She had two growths removed and the cysts on her eye were also taken care of. She came home and was bright eyed and bushy tailed already! She ate like a little piglet! It is so good to see her looking so well right after all of this. See attached pic of her as we were checking out at the vet. June 20, 2009 - Missy's blood work looks good and she is heartworm negative! Her dental has been scheduled for July 2, 2009. The only thing new that is noted is that we do not think she can hear. She is a very sweet girl and loves to be held. June 19, 2009 - Mr. Jiggles and Missy were discovered by family members to be living in difficult conditions. Their father was unable to care for himself or them any longer. He is now in a nursing care facility and the family reached out to YHR to help Mr. Jiggles and Missy. These two pups are 15 years of age and were very loved. You can clearly see that in the way they interact with people. It was just a very sad situation that led to them not being cared for except for food and love which clearly was provided. The family has paid for the grooming and intital vetting of these two pups. Missy will need a dental and will probably lose all of her teeth. She also has numerous skin growths that will need to be removed. Her vetting will be probably in the $500 - $600 range, so anything you can do to help will be very appreciated! Name: Missy Traded in for a new pup, left to just be put down, Missy was a Yorkie, standard black and brown. Friends sent her out the back door so that she could be free Even in this 12-year-old, life is what they could see. Rescuers looked around for just the right home And found it as if using a fine tooth comb. Her name was changed quickly, to protect the guiltless She was really quite healthy, not plagued with illness. Never feeling quite right in the midst of a crowd She was perfectly happy with her head in a cloud. A sweet little girl, she just liked being alone Yet her foster loved her, as she did her own. Now if dogs could choose people, as people choose them, She’d have chosen Tina, even when things got grim. Missy lived in a walk-in closet the last months of her life, Blindness and deafness were only part of her strife. Tina simply cared for her, in spite of the little dog’s mess Always there close by, in Missy’s times of distress. Another blessed little animal, 4 years here in our abode To never to be forgotten, we write her this little ode. 9/5/15 - It is with a heavy heart today that Missy's foster mom had to let Missy cross over to rainbow bridge to join all the yorkies before her. She had a great life with her foster parents, and even though she never got a permanent last name, she had a permanent home that loved her very much. 11/11/14 - Missy’s senior status is starting to kick in and her hearing and eyesight just aren’t what they were. She has the start of dementia now and her FM and FD watch her closely (especially when outside). She is still a sweetheart of a girl and loves attention from her people. June 19, 2013 - Isn't there anyone out there that wants to give a sweet ole gal a home to call her own? Foster mom tells me not to give up that someone special will come along. I dream of having my very own human to love and that will love me unconditionally. I wait patiently. Xoxo Missy Missy is showing some signs of dementia and hearing loss but she still has a lot of love to give to that special person. November 1, 2012 - Hi it's Missy! It's been a while since my last update but I wanted to let all my fans know what I've been up to lately. I've had several rounds of blood work done and also have had my teeth cleaned. I'm on a special canned food diet to help bring my levels up to where they should be. I'll have a follow up blood test soon to see how I'm doing. I love to walk around the back yard and get some fresh air but mostly I'm just a chill girl and like to lay around. I love my foster home but I need a home to call my own. Maybe one that's a little more peaceful but I'm not picky. Can you give a special older girl a home to call her own? And a last name would be great! Xoxo 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 Name: Mitch Mitch 09/06/2003 – 10/07/2012 Twinkling Stars When you look to the heavens each night, And observe a sea of white, Take comfort in knowing that I am not alone. For each twinkling star burning bright, Is a furry friend of mine shining his light, So their loved ones on earth know too that they have come home. By Cathy Blay Dear sweet, precious, loving, adorable Mitch, We are all in shock over your passing. Your time here was cut short. The first 8 years of your life were so hurtful to you and you deserved better. It is possible the abuse and lack of care caused your life to be shortened and your heart just could not hold up. Your life truly began in September 2011 when you came into the YHR. The past 13 months you were loved dearly. Your foster family, Terri & Larry, taught you how to accept love and how to trust. In July 2012, you were ready for your furrever family. We picked you out on the website on July 11th, met you on July 13th and picked up on July 14th. We fell in love with you from your picture and bio on the website. When your foster mom, Terri brought you to our home for the home visit and inspection, we loved you even more and picked you up the next day. You were so adorable, loving and handsome. You had so much personality. Sometimes when we looked at you, it looked like you were smiling. I loved the way you would you would hold your front paw up as if to say please. Your favorite place to be was in someone’s lap. We watched you as you blossomed and experience everything new. You were always entertaining. We still get a kick out watching the video of your birthday in September and watching you enjoy your doggy ice cream!! We are sad and heartbroken to lose you. We miss you so much but we know you are at a peace. You will never be gone from our hearts. Sleep well precious angel xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 2/21/12 - Hi ! It's me, Mitch. Someone woke me up. Is it daylight already? I have nothing to do today. Same as every day. Except I do like laying around . I do that really well. I don't demand much attention. I really REALLY look forward to dinner time however. That is one of the highlights of my day. That and when my foster parents come home from work. I found out that I LOVE car rides! I lay down and am quiet. I get out when you take me out. If you don't expect much from a dog, I'm the one for you! I'm easy-going, and who doesn't love a pup sleeping with them, waking up like this in the morning??? Please - fill out an application to adopt me. You'll be glad you did. 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! Name: Mitzi 11/8/2022 - Sweet Mitzi has now joined her previous foster siblings, Louie and Milo at Rainbow Bridge. These seniors are now running and playing like they never have before. Even though none of them were adopted, they all had something in common. They were all in the same foster home, lived long lives, and were very loved by their foster mom until the end. 2/11/21 - Republican, Democrat, Independent. Doesn’t matter to me. As long as I get a family that will love me forever through thick and thin and never desert me. My name is Mitzi which in German and Latin means “star of the sea”. This could not be further from the truth since I AM NOT a fan of water. Grooming and bathing is not pleasant for me or the person bathing me. I was surrendered to the shelter by my owner because she had some medical issues. As you can imagine, I was terrified at the shelter. Thank goodness Yorkie Haven was called and came and scooped me up. They could not believe my age when they first met me because I’ve got some spunk to me. I’m a fast walker and busy - when I’m not napping. I co-exist fine with the other pups in my foster home, but do not play with other dogs or toys. Foster mom keeps trying to get me to sleep in the bed with her and the others, but I’m content in one of the dog beds. I was brought to the vet when I first arrived and they said that my teeth needed to be cleaned. Turns out they lied. I had 19 teeth left and they all needed to come out. So, now I eat soft food with a little warm water and a few hard pieces of kibble for kicks and giggles. Apparently at my previous home I was given table scraps, because I am quite the beggar. They also found out that I have dry eye, so I am now on optimmune drops twice daily in both eyes. NOT a fan of that. Anything activity around my face makes me fussy, but I guess I have to get used to it unless I want my eyes to get worse. I love all people but will hunker when someone goes to pick me up. This could be because my sight and hearing are a little compromised. I run outside with the rest of the crew to do my potty business, but foster mom has caught me using the pee pads she has down. This made her very happy. Some people are so easy to please. I’m an explorer. When we are outside, I love going around and sniffing and checking out everything. Foster mom thinks if I could find a way out, I would take advantage of it. I have that terrier instinct. I would love to say that I am a snuggle bunny, but I’m not a huge fan of being held for long periods and don’t give doggy kisses. Loud noises, i.e., vacuum cleaner, etc. scare me a little. Don’t know about any fireworks or bad weather yet, but will update you when it happens. So that about sums me up for now. Back to you - I don’t care what party you are or who you voted for, dog ownership just requires humanity and love. So if you aren’t scared of a senior showing you up in the energy department at times, take a chance on me. 2/4/21 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Mocha 11/1/18 - I hope everyone had a successful trick or treat. I didn't get to go trick or treating since I tend to be unpredictable at times in the biting department. It's ok. I watched scary movies on tv. I'm still doing good, but need an experienced adopter that knows how to handle my type. I wont fit in just any home. You have to be seasoned for me. lol 7/14/16 - Mocha came to YHR when his previous family had to take in a family memberďż˝s children and Mocha and the children did not see eye to eye. They wanted to aggravate Mocha and he wanted to bite them. So away Mocha went. He has been with YHR since September of 2012 and reason being is that he has a special personality. He gets along with other dogs, but does have a little alpha side to him when challenged. So being an only pup for him would be great too. He likes playing with toys and loves running and chasing squirrels in the back yard. Mochaďż˝s special personality: He is a bit quirky and deep down has a lot of insecurities that make him difficult at times. He is a fear responder. If he is in a situation where he seems to feel fear, he will bite and has done so on several occasions. Seasoned dog owners understand this and look for body language and just make sure that dogs such as Mocha arenďż˝t put in a position that would cause him to be uncomfortable. He truly needs a non-active, calm home where someone can sense his ďż˝cujoďż˝ coming on when it does. Despite how this makes him sound, he is the sweetest, most loveable, most appreciative handful anyone could every want. Humans have personality quirks too, but everyone deserves the chance to be all they can be. Mocha is truly great. He just went through a lot being given up by his first owners and we think that set the precedent for Mochaďż˝s future aggression and need for consistency. Once you learn his personality and shortcomings, owning and loving him really isnďż˝t any different than any other pup. 11/11/14 - Mocha wanted to update everyone since it has been a while since his first posting. Mocha is a very sweet little guy who loves attention from his humans and would do great as an only pup. He co-exists fine with the other pups in his home, and is actually submissive, but if challenged, will stand his ground. Mocha can be misunderstood easily since he his personality can sometimes be a bit quirky. Once you learn his personality and shortcomings, owning and loving him really isnďż˝t any different than any other pup. Mocha has some insecurities that make him sometimes come off as a bully. He is what we would most likely call a fear responder. If he is in a situation where he seems to feel fear, he will nip/bite. Seasoned dog owners understand this and look for body language and just make sure that dogs such as Mocha arenďż˝t put in a position that would cause him to be uncomfortable. Such as, we know he doesnďż˝t like children, so he will need a home that does not have children visit often. Even though Mocha loves people, he is not his loveable self in an active household or for holidays where multiple people visit. It sends his little mind into overload. So, we are looking for a quiet household where Mocha can enjoy the retirement life and not have people in and out of the house at all times. His foster parents do not put him in this predicament and if they have multiple people coming over, they put Mocha in another room until the house is settled. I know a lot of this makes Mocha sound like a handful, but this is the sweetest, most loveable, most appreciative handful anyone could every want. Humans have personality quirks too, but everyone deserves the chance to be all they can be. Mocha is truly great. He just went through a lot being given up by his first owners and we think that set the precedent for Mochaďż˝s future and need for consistency. He gives as much love as he gets and just needs the chance to be able to be loved unconditionally and without hesitation. 9/13/12 - I used to have a mom and dad and we had a very nice life together. I was loved, I was spoiled and then WHAM, it all came to a crashing end. Mom and dad had to take in a family members children and it seems that I am NOT a fan of children. So, seems I was asked to leave. I'm so sad, I wish I could have come to terms with my dislike for kids, but I couldn't and the house wasn't big enough for all of us. I am now in a foster home waiting to find another mom and dad to love me. Please don't take this thought to adopt lightly because you don't know how hard it is for us pups to be uprooted. We can't speak, but we definitely hurt and have feelings. Foster mom and dad say that I am doing well, but can tell that I have been wounded by losing my previous parents since I am so wanting their love and affection. I love being with my humans and would honestly be perfectly fine if it were just I and my parents. Other furbabies will be fine, but I really don't "play" with them much. I have tried to show my alpha side with the other male in my foster home, but foster mom thinks it is just because I'm not sure where I fit in the pack and am still trying to figure that out. Since we all sleep in the human bed, when we first get in bed, there are some cross words between he and I, but we quiet down quickly. I love playing with squeaky toys and sitting in your lap or next to you on the sofa. My foster mom says although I'm very masculine, I have "precious, soft feet", 'cause they don't hurt her like some pup's feet do. I also LOVE giving kisses. Sometimes a little too much. WHO SAID THAT? I need a calmer household where my parents are confident in their role so I don't have to feel as if I need to rule the roost. I would really love it if somebody could be home with me most of the time. I'm working on my potty training here, and tinkle outside very well each time. I just sometimes forgot to complete my job and come back in and go no. 2. My life was turned upside down, so with consistency, I know I'll get better. I'm ok on a leash and would get better with time, but would prefer a fenced back yard to chase the squirrels and do business in. I guess I'll wrap it up for now. It's raining here in Texas right now and 2 of the other pups are scared of the weather. Not me, I just want to take a nap by foster mom/dad, enjoy the company and dream about my new parents adopting me. 9/10/12 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Mr. Jiggles August 27, 2009 - Sweet Mr. Jiggles went to Rainbow Bridge this morning, cradled in his foster mom's arms. He had been ill the past few days and had become increasingly weak. He had a seizure early this morning and was taken to the vet where he passed quietly. Little angel is is at peace now. July 28, 2009 - It has become apparent that Missy and Mr. Jiggles are not as bonded as previously thought; so unless you just want to adopt them both, they can be adopted separately. Mr. Jiggles is going to be evaluated by a specialist for a suspected mass in his gall bladder. June 25, 2009 - Mr. Jiggles had an x-ray today to check his spleen which may have indicated cancer. Thankfully, the spleen is ok; but we found something totally unexpected. He has what appears to be a huge gall stone! For now, he is going to be started on SamE .. so far he is asymptomatic...no vomiting or other signs of distress. He does have a diminished appetite, but loves baby food and actually gained two ounces! We will check his blood values in a couple of weeks after the antibiotics have had a chance to work. June 20, 2009 - Sadly, it looks like Mr. Jiggles does have some medical issues. His white blood count is extremely high and suspicious for either Ehrlichia, Leukemia, or Lymphocytoma. He is scheduled for an x-ray in two days to see if his spleen is enlarged. Please keep this little man in your thoughts and prayers. June 19, 2009 - Mr. Jiggles and Missy were discovered by family members to be living in difficult conditions. Their father was unable to care for himself or them any longer. He is now in a nursing care facility and the family reached out to YHR to help Mr. Jiggles and Missy. These two pups are 15 years of age and were very loved. You can clearly see that in the way they interact with people. It was just a very sad situation that led to them not being cared for except for food and love which clearly was provided. The family has paid for the grooming and intital vetting of these two pups. At this time we do not foresee any immediate vetting needs for Mr. Jiggles. Name: Mr. Louie Louie 08/07 ~ 03/14/08 It is not the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away. We do not remember days, We remember moments... The moment you smacked Maggie in the waiting room of the vets office. The moment you peeked your head out of the box & made a furever friend in Quincy. The moment you stole our hearts with your happy go lucky hippie self. When you covered the house in feathers, when you made everyone you met your friend. The moment you got sick, and the most difficult moment, the moment we let you go. We cherish every moment you gave us. We are thankful for every moment we knew you. Travel safe our dear friend. Always remembered, Never forgotten, Forever Loved ~Elizabeth~ Name: Mr. Tido Savage August 4, 2012 - "My heart is with you Tido..Take care of it and I'll get it next time I see you. Dad" Name: Nessa 7/11/16 (7:16 p.m.) We are saddened to have to report that Dr. Ralph at MedVet in Metairie had to help Nessa with her journey to Rainbow Bridge. It was felt that this was the best choice for her as her seizures could not be controlled, her erratic, aggressive-like, unbalanced actions were not subsiding, but getting worse, and her quality of life was being questioned. We were very hopeful in the beginning that all Nessa had to endure was the Hydrocephalus; but, it became apparent that after 13 days on the Omeprazole, Prednisolone, Clavamox and most recently Kepra and Phenobarbital, she was not going forward, but spiraling backwards. Her mentally inappropriate actions were becoming more intense and happening more frequently.. She still could not stand on her own and this was not a life for such a sweet little princess. It was apparent to Dr. Ralph that Nessa had more going on outside of the Hydrocephalus, but to do more testing would have required anesthesia; and, with her seizures it was not safe, nor do we feel that it would changed the outcome. Dr. Ralph will be doing a necropsy so we will hopefully know a little more of what Nessa was dealing with and hopefully help another pup somewhere down the line in the process. We want to thank every single one of you for your thoughts, prayers and donations to try to help Nessa have a full life. Unfortunately, it was not in the cards for her. Note: Outcomes such as this are only the result of the bad breeding that is so in over abundance today. These babies suffer unnecessarily and Nessa was at least one of the lucky ones to have people try to save her and then let her go humanely. The rest of the 99% aren't so lucky. Thank you all and rest easy knowing that Nessa is now comfortable and finally using her legs and has a full body and brain. Thank you Nessa for bringing everyone together for such a worthy cause at a time when humanity is so easily questioned. Finally, please keep Nessa's foster mom in your thoughts and prayers as this was an extremely difficult experience for her. She is understandably very upset tonight and could use the support. 7/9/16 (4:31 p.m.) Nessa is not doing well. She started to change yesterday and she was taken back to the hospital....she has now started having seizures. Since yesterday, she will not sleep and and only dozes off in very small intervals and reawakens very irritable and out of sorts. They have started her on anti convulsants and are watching her closely. This is a specialty hospital and everything that can be done for her is being done. Please pray for Nessa. She seemed as if she was doing so well, so needless to say, this has devastated her foster mom. 7/5/16 - 3:05PM - Time for your Nessa Update - Nessa had a checkup with Dr. Ralph today and he is very pleased with her progress in such a short amount of time. She is still on Presnisone, Omeprazole and Clavamox. Foster mom said that Nessa gives kisses now and.... “She walked several steps and did not fall over” Yay! Please continue to pray for her. Prayers are helping. I know that she is adorable and that we are all elated by her progress, but if interested in her later when she is able to be adopted, do not forget that Nessa does have Hydrocephalus. She is improving, but her condition is life-long. At this point, we do not know what her life regime will be or if there will be one or if her life span will be shortened because of her condition. What we do know is that we are so glad we got her, so glad she is improving and still praying for more improvements daily. NESSA UPDATE - 7/3/16 (9:40 a.m.) - Nessa continues to want to eat and has even had her e-collar removed. The self-mutilating of her leg/foot has subsided so she is free of the collar. (pic attached) Yay! Because of the neurological issues, she still is aggressive when she eats and gets very frustrated trying to poop. She is unstable, so it is difficult for her to do these things without assistance. She has bitten (pretty good puppy teeth bites) when trying to poop since this is a hard task for her and she thrusts her neck and mouth while you are trying to hold her stable so she can complete her business. With all of this, we still see tiny improvements and keep reminding ourselves that we have only had her, getting her the treatment she needs, for 4 days now. So, hopefully, the improvements will continue to make us smile daily. Again, thanks to everyone who has prayed and donated to and for Nessa. To see her walk and eat and play will be a blessing and, if we get to see this, it will only be because of all of your support. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE FROM YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE..... AND NESSA! NESSA UPDATE - 7/1/16 - Nessa's IVs were discontinued today. . She is becoming more alert and wanting to eat, but needs assistance. She continues to be unstable, uncoordinated and not mentally appropriate. She somewhat thrusts her mouth aggressively at her food biting at it. This will all take time, and we are hopeful that the prednisone and omeprazole will continue to help her symptoms. They are doing wonders so far, but she is definitely not out of the woods. The video shows just how unstable she still is. It is difficult to watch, but, as we said, she is improving and we are hopeful that will continue. We will just have to be patient and wait and see if she continues to improve so we can predict how she will do long-term with this condition. She is also on pain medicine and antibiotics for her leg. We are posting two videos, the first showing her unstability and uncoordination and the second showing her thrusting her mouth at her food. 6/30/16 (1:33 p.m.) - Per the vet’s office, Nessa is more alert today and seems to have a little more mental function. She ate a tiny bit of puppy food, although she grinds her teeth and just bites at what she is smelling (which at this point is not abnormal for a neurological patient when eating). The infection in her ankle joint will more than likely have to be drained, but not until she is doing better neurologically. We know that everyone has reached deep down and far exceeded the amount we thought we would need (assuming at first it was a liver shunt and would require surgery), but so far, since she arrived yesterday morning, her bill is at approximately $1500; so it will continue to add up since she is in ICU. Right now, they are mainly focusing on reducing the CSF fluid around the brain since that is the major issue. We are hoping the steroids will do their job and Nessa’s body will do hers and this will happen. Once the fluid is to a comfortable point (understand that she does have hydrocephalus and this condition will never go away), if any further tests are needed, i.e., x-rays, CT scan, more bloodwork etc. the vet’s office will let us know. We know that everyone is pulling and praying for this little girl or we wouldn’t have seen the outpouring of generosity that we have with her donations; and, she is feeling better today, so the prayers are definitely helping. We’ll update as we know more.... Good News hopefully. 6/29/16 (9:32 p.m.) - Well, Ms. Nessa does not have a liver shunt. Actually, liver shunt would have been surgically fixed and better news. An ultrasound was performed today and Nessa has mild hydrocephalus. This is a neurological disease in which there is excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricular system of the brain. There are 1 centimeter spaces in between each ventricle where fluid is building up. For now, the treatment is steroids to decrease the production of fluid. As to why she chewed on her foot so obsessively, Nessa's "wrist" joint on her right leg is VERY inflamed. It is felt that if she was in pain, this might have caused her to continuously maul her own foot. Also, in the mental state she was in with the pressure on the brain and fluid build-up, she wouldn't actually know "not" to do this to relieve the pain. So she is on pain meds, and antibiotics for her foot. We are so thankful that we have her now and she is at the right place to get the medical attention she needs. Even a few more days untreated would have been detrimental and ultimately fatal to Nessa. We are attaching an updated photo of Nessa at the hospital. June 29, 2016 (11:10 AM) - 6/29/16 - Our great member in New Orleans just picked up “Baby Girl” (now named Nessa by her Foster Mom) from the LA SPCA. She is rushing her to the vet right now. As you can see in the new photos, she is wearing an e-collar. The SPCA put that on her because they saw that she was into “self-mutilating”. She has been obsessively chewing at/on her front right paw. So much to tune of her chewing a good portion of one of her digits, the pointer one off. We have no idea what might be causing this behavior, but she will be at our vet in New Orleans in just a few minutes and they will immediately get her on some fluids, pain meds and start doing some major work up to get all of us some much needed answers on her condition. She is also very unstable on her little legs and isn’t really walking. Please everyone pray for this little girl today. But know that she is in the best hands now and YHR and the vet’s office will be doing everything possible to get her stable, comfortable and turn her into a healthy, happy little yorkie. We want to thank everyone who has donated so far to Nessa’s care. You are all such great supporters to us when we are in need and have a little one that is desperate for medical care. We simply could not save any of these babies, including Nessa, without your help and just want you to know that by helping us, you actually rescue these pups along with us. June 28, 2016 - Yorkie Haven needs your help to save this baby. We were called today by the LA SPCA about this approximately 8 week old tiny little girl who was surrendered because of medical issues that were unknown and the owner could not financially afford it. We will be picking her up tomorrow, and getting her to the vet to be assessed so we can start the process of finding out what is going on with this baby. While we do not know exactly what she has, and will not know until all testing is done, the description from the SPCA of her symptoms and behavior, sounds very consistent with a liver shunt. There are many other things that it could be, but with the issues she is presenting, whatever she does have will be costly. Not knowing what her diagnosis will be, we do not have an estimate at this time. YHR has had several liver shunt pups and that work up and surgery runs in the ballpark of $3500. So knowing that, that will be our goal right now until we find out exactly what she does have and then will update everyone at that time. Even though we have many other costs that exceed our budget currently there is no way we could let this baby girl be euthanized without giving her chance at life. Currently she does not have a name, but her foster mom will be giving her one very soon so we can call her something other than baby girl. We would appreciate any help financially and prayer wise that you could give. No amount is too small and no prayer will never go unheard. Thank you from YHR and Baby Girl. Name: Noelle Name: Olly 10/5/2016 - Heaven has another angel. Sweet Olly had been failing of late and he passed quietly to Rainbow Bridge held by his foster mom. Rest peacefully sweet Olly 5/4/15 - Olly is now the oldest pup in his foster home and does the things senior pups do, which is sleep a lot. He now has Tacrolimus drops for dry eye in both eyes twice a day, otherwise he is pretty healthy. He does limp more on his front legs in colder weather, but that does not keep him from moving around. He gets the most excited at bed time because he loves nothing more than to sleep in bed with you and of course he loves meal time. 5/22/2014 - Olly is such a happy and loving little old man. He doesn’t play or chew on bones, but he is right there waiting if he thinks there will be any food involved. When not waiting for food or treats he spends a lot of his time napping like most older pups do and absolutely loves sleeping in bed with his foster parents. He still limps with his front legs and we tried laser therapy that seemed to help a little bit, but did not take it away. Other than the limp Olly is doing great health wise. He does have to wear a bellyband most of the time because as the pups get older they cannot hold it like the younger kids can. Although he doesn’t play with the other pups he does need to have other pups around and with him when no one is home. We tried him at a different foster home for a short time to help with his front legs but he had too much anxiety when no one was home because there weren’t pups running around the house with him. 9/9/13 - Olly is a little old man who will turn 15 in December. He loves attention and food. He went to the dogtor last week and his liver levels were off and the bile acids were not good. We are trying a supplement and are looking at doing an ultrasound to see if we can find out what is going on. Once we figure out what is going on with his liver we will discuss him having a dental as his teeth are pretty bad and bad teeth can cause health issues as well. If you are looking for a sweet little old man, Olly is the pup for you. Name: Oscar 5-28-2010 - Our dear little Oscar, has crossed over Rainbow Bridge. He had been sick since Corky passed away and just had gotten worse. He is no longer ill, feeling no pain, and chasing all the gophers he wants to. Name: Ozzy While you were with me for a short time, you will live forever in my memories and in my heart. Until we meet again...... Rest in peace, sweet Ozzy. December 24, 2009 - Dear sweet Ozzy passed away this morning suddenly. He was in his foster moms arms when it happened. He will be with the angels for Christmas. Rest In Peace little man. October 18, 2009 - Ozzy was doing a little bit better for a while, but this past week has been extremely difficult for him. We have started him on new medications and late yesterday he started to respond. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. He is such a sweet little pupster. August 11, 2009 - Ozzy has good days and bad days. Sadly, the bad ones seem to be outnumbering the good. He is not a good candidate for surgery on his trachea, so we are doing all we can to manage him with medications and rest. The specialist said that his condition is guarded. Please continue to pray for this sweet little pupster. 7/30/09 - Ozzy is having a difficult time. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. His collapsing trachea is causing issues and he is on many medications that we hope will soon get him under control. 7/21/09 - Foster mom told me my talking needs to be minimized. I have been very sick for the past few days. Seems my collapsed trachea cannot take all of the excitement and barking. I have been to the vet a lot lately and they put me on all kinds of medicine to help me breathe properly and to minimize my coughing. Please say prayers for me...I love to talk and I just cannot do it right now. If I talk (bark) I go into terrible coughing fits. 7/8/09 - Can we talk? It is what I do best. In case anyone was wondering if I were ready to go to my furever home, I am. I have had all the necessary vetting needed, my legs are stronger than ever and I am as cute as a button. I know, that last one has nothing to do with being ready to leave my foster home, but you have to admit, it is a plus. I mean, just look at me in that polka dot cup and tell me that I would not bring a higher level of cuteness to your home. I do like to play with other pupsters, but attention from an adult two legger is something I would never pass up. My foster siblings and I have been talking (did I mention I like to talk), and none of us can believe that I have not been adopted yet. We even had a vote here in the house (secret ballot, of course), and I was voted “most likely to be adopted first”. So I ask you, why and I still here? June 25, 2009 - Ozzy is doing very well. His hind legs are getting stronger and he does not hold his leg up any more! He is quite the talkative little guy and loves to be held and cuddled! May 20, 2009 - Check out Ozzy's "glamour shot"! This photo was compliments of Ruth of www.ruthrosephotography.com !! Ozzy has been doing home exercises and will be seeing the physical therapist soon. He seems to still be weak in his hind legs and might need to go through physical therapy. 3-20-09 - PLEASE HELP! Ozzy had his surgery on both hips and is recovering. True to his breed, he has an amazing spirit and was up and walking the day following his surgery! Any donation would be greatly appreciated as the balance due for his surgery is still very large, but we could not put off fixing Ozzy's hips until the funds become available because he was in so much pain. Thank you for the emails and donations to his care thus far! We could not continue to help these pups without the wonderful help of our donors! 4-2-09 - Ozzy's sutures were removed yesterday and the surgeon was pleased with his progress. He has an appointment with the Physical Therapist next week for an evaluation. 3-13-09 - UPDATE! Poor little Ozzy's other hip went out and he needs immediate surgery. Please help, we desperately need donations! 3-12-09 - PLEASE HELP! - Ozzy needs to have surgery to repair his hip. The cost of the surgery is $2,000 and then he will also need physical therapy following that. Please consider a donation to help this darling pup. Thank you for caring! 3-2-09 - Ozzy had his dental today and was neutered. He lost twelve teeth and now only has eight left since some had apparently fallen out prior to him coming to us. He also had the cyst from his eye removed and the cyst on his side was removed and is being sent for a biopsy. His vet bills are now at $700 and he still will most likely need surgery on his hip. Anything you can do to help is very much appreciated. 2-25-09 - We just found out that Ozzy has hookworms, but thankfully, is Heartworm negative! 2-24-2009 - Ozzy, AKA Widget as he is lovingly called by his friends, has a lot to deal with before he can search for his forever home. Sadly, his needs have not been met while he was being used as a breeder to make money for someone. He was seen by the Haven vet today and found to have a collapsed trachea that is quite severe looking on his x-ray although he does not have any real respiratory distress. He does start to cough when he barks a lot (and he is a typical little talkative yorkie :) ) and when he gets excited. He has a meimobian cyst on his lower right eyelid, a cyst on his right side that was aspirated and found to be benign, horrible looking teeth (and some have apparently fallen out), and a very dislocated hip that looks like it could have been Legg - Perthes that was ignored when he was younger. Poor little guy has bones rubbing together in his hip joint and has been started on pain meds for that. He also has a distinct curvature to his spine and some arthritis that is probably secondary to his hip problem and his tendency to favor that leg by tucking it. Ozzy is quite the spunky little guy and so far is getting along quite well with his foster siblings. He is scheduled for his neuter and dental on March 2nd and his cysts will also be removed at that time. After that, he will be taken to an orthopedic specialist for an opinion on what can be done for his hip. Anything you can do to donate to Ozzy's care will be so appreciated. And, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers...especially tonight since he had lab work today and we are hoping that it was ok and that he is heartworm negative. He has enough on his plate as it is. Name: Penny May 5, 2008 - Tina, I am so sorry to tell you that Penny passed over the weekend. I think it was peaceful because everything seemed fine the night before, she was eating well, going outside with the other dogs. We found her in her bed in the room curled up in her usual way when we woke up in the morning, and we knew right away because she was always an early riser and would bark till the husband got up and gave her her first breakfast of the day. ( she got a second breakfast with the other dogs ) I know how much she meant to you and it is very hard for me to tell you. We loved her very much and spoiled her. She always went everywhere the other dogs did, like on car rides, and walks , even though she would be in the stroller most of the time, she ate well and as much as she wanted. She never got to be a cuddler, but did make a lot of progress from when we first got her. At least she let us pick her up and sit in our lap for a while until she had enough. She was a big presence in our home with her cranky little personality, and she always made us laugh. We will miss her a lot. She has a nice wooden cross on her grave in our backyard that my husband made for her. Thank you for all you did for her, and for bringing us together. Laura and Ric --------------------------- 8/1/07 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! ________________________________________________ 6/17/07 - Penny had her surgery and is doing well. 4/25/07 - Update on Penny: She has bladder stones and will need surgery soon. They are waiting for some more tests to get back from the lab. She will have a dental done at the same time. I hope and pray that she is strong enough to withstand the surgery. No heart worms though! The vet tech said she was snapping and biting at them. I tried to warn them. When they brought her out to me her little tail just went to wagging. The more she is with me the more her personality comes out. She is a feisty one and was playing a little with me last night. I put her little kennel in her room this morning because she seems to like it. When I did she ran right in it, went to the back for me to close the door as if to say, "OK, I'm ready lets go" She was so cute, I hated to leave her behind. 4/22/07 - This is Penny! I picked her up from animal control yesterday morning as she was to be PTS on Monday, 4/23/07. She is elderly, probably 10-12 years old; not sure until she goes to the vet on Tuesday. She does seem to have a cold or some other upper respiratory infection. Her teeth are horrible and most likely she will lose a lot of them. The shelter said that she was snippy and picked her up with a towel like she was going to bite their hand off. Poor baby had messed in her kennel and it was caked on her legs. I don't know how long she was her own but she's had some trauma in her life. She was a little snippy with me but the poor girl is scared to death. She is starting to come around and trust me more. Soaking wet she only weighs 3 1/2 lbs. Tiny little angel!! Any donations towards her veterinary care will be so appreciated! Name: Penny Dec. 2018 - Poor Penny's heart was giving up, and we had to make the hard decision to let her cross over to rainbow bridge. Who knows how long she had pulmonary hypertension and the other medical issues that she had to endure, but at least she did not die in that bag that someone decided to dump her in that day. Thank goodness she was saved and did get to learn love. You can breath great again Penny. 4/10/18 - Penny is doing well! She absolutely loves playing with toys and is such a happy girl. She is now doing great co-existing with the other dogs in the home. This is her medicine regimen: She takes Vetmedin 1.25mg 1/2 tablet 2x a day for her heart. Sildenafil 20mg 1/4 tablet 2x a day for pulmonary hypertension. If she happens to have a bad coughing flare up from allergies, she would take Temaril P and Hydrocodone for 7-10 days. 3/27/18 - There has been a change in Penny. When she first entered her foster home, she was not very accepting of the other dogs and was very aggressive towards them. Her foster mom even had to keep her separated from them. Seems she has mellowed out now and is fine around the other dogs. We are assuming that Penny was in so much pain and so overwhelmed with all of the moving around and surgeries, that we was just lashing out. She still does not play with any of the other dogs, but does co-exist with them fine just ignoring them. She would do fine in a home with other dogs that don't expect her to play with them. 2/26/18 - Here is a new picture of Penny and a video of her playing, yes, playing with her toys and foster mom. This is so heartwarming to see. And listen closely while watching the video, Penny isn't honking or coughing. The medicine she is on is definitely helping, but it does happen when she gets overly excited. Beggars can't be choosy and we will take any good news we can get. She is having her dental and the additional mammary masses removed today and then it will be time for this baby to take a break from seeing the doctors. We have learned one major thing about Penny's personality. She doesn't like other dogs. Yep, can you believe a little girl with all these medical issues to overcome and she is going to go and be a diva. The nerve. Well, this just means that Ms. Penny will need to be the one and only. That isn't too much to ask after the life she has led so far. So, if you are looking for a sweetheart of a girl that wants to give all her love to her parents and wants all of theirs all to herself. 2/17/18 - Penny went to the vet and had all of those awful staples removed. She is now scheduled for 2/27 for her dental and will also have the mass on her left side removed at that time. We sure will be glad when she can just sit back and relax. This little girl has been through so much and words cannot describe how much of a happy girl she has been through it all. IMMEDIATE SURGERY: ESTIMATE $2,600 The estimate from the specialist for surgery tomorrow is $2,600 and we would appreciate any donations to offset this bill. If there are donations in excess of that amount they will be applied to her future vet care and/or surgeries needed. 2/9/18 - Well, the news and results from the echocardiogram were not in Penny's favor. The diagnosis is Pulmonary Fibrosis/Hypertension which is basically a lung disease that will be managed with medicine, but cannot be fixed. She also has mitral tricuspid regurgitation which will also be managed with medicine. Poor Penny’s lungs and heart have been working so hard for God knows how long. Another blow is that while doing the full chest x-rays, they found another small mammary mass on the left side. This will be removed, but we will have until we get the staples out from her first tumor removal and give Penny a break. There will be no need to send this mass off since we already know that the previous biopsy came back cancerous. But, it does need to be removed and we will do this at the same time her teeth are cleaned. She is going home today on antibiotics, cough medicine, a low dose steroid; and medicine for the lungs and heart which she will be on for life. While at the cardiologist office, they also noted there were already healed fractures at the right 9th, 10th and 11th ribs. I have to personally say that I am speechless. We see a lot of dogs come into our program in bad shape, mentally, emotionally and physically. Penny definitely has not been a dog that has ever been treated nicely. With that being said, every single person who has come in contact with her at the shelter, each vet's office and at her foster home comment on how happy she is. This is definitely one little girl whose glass is half full. Her outlook on TODAY could bring the most powerful person to their knees. Penny, we apologize for what you have been through and make a promise to you that you will never, ever come in contact with another mean person again. We will continue to update everyone on Penny's vetting. Once she is able to get more settled, we will learn personality, likes and dislikes to be able to post about her. 2/4/18 - We are attaching a video to show Penny's breathing/coughing. She will be seeing the cardiologist hopefully sometime this week to address this and see exactly what is going on. Poor little Penny has so many things wrong, we are having to take them one at a time in order of urgency. She is eating good and feeling better not carrying around the extra weight of that ugly tumor, but unfortunately, the biopsy result have come back and it was cancer. Basically, this means that it can come back. Especially since it was so large to begin with, the surgeon was not able to get all of it because cutting out anymore than he did would prevent him from being able to close her back up. The cancer was very slow growing and non-aggressive, so even though she isn't free of cancer, she could still have very full and happy life. She, just like humans, will just have to be watched for any little growth and have it checked and taken off sooner rather than later. It's called preventative maintenance and we have to do it... Four legs, two legs... it's still necessary. Penny is very positive, and hopes that everyone will stay positive with her. She said there is no room for negative thoughts in her life, especially since she is still going after so many obstacles have been placed in her path. And she is very happy. Keep checking for updates as we will post information as we get it about her cardiac appointment. Some great news, Penny tested heartworm negative. Yay! 2/1/18 - Penny was discharged today and is home with her foster mom. She is on strict confinement for 2 weeks and then the stitches can be removed. She ate supper fine and seems alert and comfortable. There is still some sort of respiratory issue going on and we may need to see a cardiologist after she has healed. Her heart did look slightly enlarged on the x-ray, but they did not hear a murmur. They also said that she is more along the line of 7 years of age, not 11 like the shelter first guessed. She was in such rough shape, they just assumed she was a senior. Nope, no senior here. 1/31/18 - Penny is resting comfortable today and the doctor said she might be able to be discharged tomorrow. 1/30/18 - UPDATE: Penny's surgery went well. The mammary tumor was removed, her hernia was repaired and she was spayed. They also removed a lymph node; and, the tumor and node were sent out to pathology. Please keep this precious baby in your prayers for a good outcome. Penny will remain in the hospital for at least 2 days for observation and pain management. She currently has a Fentanyl patch and is resting. 1/29/18 -Penny, as she is now known, was found on the side of the road in a bag by some good samaritans. Who could do this? Why would anyone do this? But, the most important question of all..... will we ever be able to stop this extent of animal cruelty? This baby was obviously used to have babies to sell over and over and over again until she was just about dead and then discarded like trash to suffocate and die alone painfully. It angers rescue people so much that all we can think of sometimes is that we hope to find the person/people who do these things. Then reality sets in and we realize that we have to focus on the issue at hand, the mess someone else made. We have to worry about rescuing, saving, fixing, loving and then adopting out these sweet, sweet lovable creatures. These babies who time and time again show us that no matter what they have been through, they can love again. How do they do it? If they could just talk, they could probably teach all human kind how to be better humans. One of the YHR members was called about Penny and she immediately said that she would foster her. She is now at the specialists office and will have surgery tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/30/18) to remove the tumor, and we pray that there are no complications and that this necrotic growth that has probably been growing on Penny for years, isn't attached to anything vital, spay her (she will never, ever have another puppy again), and remove an inguinal hernia. After she recovers from this surgery, then we will focus on a dental and extractions, shots and a heartworm test. We are hoping she is negative. The estimate from the specialist for surgery tomorrow is $2,600 and we would appreciate any donations to offset this bill. If there are donations in excess of that amount they will be applied to her future vet care and/or surgeries needed. Name: Pete 9/3/21 - We are sad to have to say that we had to let Pete cross over to rainbow bridge today. The medicines he was on were not relieving his labored breathing and it was apparent that he was uncomfortable and it was going to get worse. So his foster mom held his paw as he joined all the fur-babies that have passed before him. Breathe easy and play now Pete. So sorry we did not know you longer. 8/17/21 - Pete had a check-up today. It seems the prednisone that he was on was helping him a little, but his breathing was still a labored and he was uncomfortable. At today’s appointment, the ultrasound showed that his spleen and liver are also enlarged and ultimately he is in heart failure. The plan now is to start him on Benazepril for the heart (along with the Vetmedin he is currently taking) and Temaril P to help with his breathing. This will give him a steroid component and an antihistamine. We are so happy that we were able to take Pete out of the shelter and give him a chance to have a foster mom that loved him and spoiled him and to live out his days in as much comfort as possible. We will keep everyone updated. 8/6/21 - What would you do if your previous family decided they did not want you any longer and dropped you off at a shelter to be put to sleep? That’s exactly what happened to me. Being that you are human, you would probably hate the world and all other humans in it. I don’t. I love people and other dogs. That’s why dogs are better than humans. They love unconditionally, don’t hold a grudge and turn the other cheek. My people didn’t even care enough to give the shelter my name. That would have been nice so my Yorkie Haven foster mom could have called me by something that I knew. But I guess a fresh start and new name is something that was needed anyway. So, I’m Pete and it’s nice to meet you. I get along fine with other dogs and cats. I’m super sweet and love attention, but I’m not overly needy…. yet. LOL. I’m hoping to become the quintessential yorkie that follows his humans around everywhere and constantly wants to be talked to, petted and loved on. My foster mom took me to the vet right away because while I was in the shelter I had a cough, my breathing was labored and my eyes were infected. Turns out I have the start of a collapsing trachea (which makes me cough/hack when I get excited), and an enlarged heart. The vet started me on some medicine called vetmedin and this is something I will be on for the rest of my life. I’m easy to take pills, so no problem there. This will not make my heart shrink, but it will help manage my condition. I also received medicine for my eyes, and they are all better now. I’m scheduled to be neutered and get my teeth cleaned and then I will be ready to join my new family that wants a companion for life. I’m in it for keeps this time. My old family gave me up when I had problems, so now I’m looking for a new family that wants me with my medical issues. This is the type people I should have been looking for all along. Long term commitment people. Till death do us part. Let my foster mom know if you are special like me and want to share your bed, your couch, your love and your home with this bigger, handsome, loving yorkie. 7/27/21 - BIO COMING SOON! (MEDICAL ISSUES) Name: Pippi January 28, 2010 - Rest in Peace sweet Pippi. We adopted Pippi from our local humane society, after her owner had passed away at an Assisted Living facility. It seemed they had only feed her hot dogs, and early in the morning, too. She was always waking us up by 4:30 am or so for her breakfast of hot dogs. It took a little doing, but we finally got her to eating regular dog food at a more reasonable hour, and hot dogs was her special treat. From the first day we brought her home, she acted like she always belonged here. She was the boss of everybody. She was 10 years old then and we had her for 6 more years. The last two years she had diabetes and was going blind and deaf, but it didn't stop her from keeping up with the other dogs and enjoying her hot dogs She loved going to Oregon with us and combing the beaches. She loved just riding in the car. She passed away unexpectedly January 28th and it broke my heart that I could not be with her. I still her her little toenails clicking on our floors and suspect I always will. Name: PJ 9/22/08 - It is with a very heavy heart that we have to write that PJ passed and went to Rainbow Bridge this morning. We were so hopeful he would recover from his skin infection and that his heart medicine would help him, but his heart just did not hold out. He laid next to his foster mom on the couch this morning, and passed away. She rushed him to the emergency vet to see if they could do anything, but he was already gone. God bless this sweet boy who gave us kisses the minute we picked him up from the shelter. He was loved by all of us that he touched in Yorkie Haven Rescue. PJ - you will always be in our hearts and we know you are running and playing with the other Haven pups at bridge and waiting for us to see you in heaven. 9/16/2008 - Please say Hello to PJ. He is a very sweet boy who has a severe case of pyoderma, which is a skin infection and really needs help. The skin infection is all over his little body and even inside his ears. You can see in the pictures that his skin is very black, red, and inflamed from the infection and he has a lot of scabby stuff falling off that comes from the pustules that form all over his body. His hair comes out very easily because of the infection and he licks and chews on his feet a lot. He is on an oral antibiotic and an ear ointment to try and clear up the infection as well as getting medicated baths twice a week. He has gotten better since being rescued on September 6th, but he has a long ways to go. He also has an enlarged heart, which he is taking Enalapril for. This severe infection is making him very tired and uncomfortable. His thyroid level is also down, but that could be due to the severe infection and his immune system being down. He was 10.5 pounds in June according to some vet records we received when rescuing him, and is now down to 8 pounds. He is eating well and we are working hard to get him feeling better and this horrible infection cleared up. Name: Rambo Rambo was such a special little boy right from the start. He is missed terribly by his Mom, Dad, and Fur sister. We love you sweet boy and always will. You're in our hearts forever, now rest in peace Adopted 6-15-08 Got his little wings 2-16-15 I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!!! Update: 01/20/08 Rambo is having the time of his life!!!! As a matter of fact, Rambo ALWAYS has the time of his life when there are toys involved. Rambo LOVES toys.....especially the kind of toys that squeak non-stop or the soft stuffed toys that he can tear apart. He just loves his toys and he doesn't want any other pupster taking his toys from him. As far as Rambo's health, he was diagnosed with MVD (microvascular dysplasia) a few years ago and given medications and put on a special diet. After a couple of years with following the doctor's orders, Rambo has improved greatly. He has done so amazingly well that he no longer needs to take his lactulose, although he is still on his low protein diet. Rambo has shown no signs of lethargy, seizures, air licking, head pressing or any of the other symptoms that come from having MVD. Rambo will be having another bile acids test done soon to see if his pre and post prandial numbers have changed. If so, then the medications have helped and possibly the liver has regenerated itself. Besides the fact that Rambo is a very loving and precious boy, he is also an alpha boy. Of course, with a name like Rambo you wouldn't think him to be anything but the alpha dog. Rambo does get along with the other castle pups and every now and then we may have a little rumble and that's usually because someone stole a toy from Rambo. Like I said.....Rambo LIVES for his toys! Rambo is just the sweetest of furry knights here at Carly's Castle, but unfortunately he doesn't like to share his things. He loves getting the attention and really loves to play. He is truly one awesome little boy! Please don't let this little lover boy miss out on a wonderfully loving home of his own just because he has a special need. ---- Rambo arrived at Carly's Castle after his owners lovingly surrendered him to the Yorkie Kingdom. In August, 2005 Rambo began to have seizures and after his owners took him to their vet for testing, they were told that Rambo most likely had a liver shunt. The owners were given a few options on what to do for Rambo but after carefully looking everything over, they decided that what was best for Rambo, was to allow Yorkie Haven Rescue to take him. Rambo was born on Oct. 2002 and is a little on the thin side, weighing in at 6 pounds. The first thing we did was get Rambo to our vet to have more testing done. The results showed abnormalities with his liver and his bile acid numbers had doubled from when his owners had him tested last year. Rambo was then scheduled for a scintigraphy to determine, if in fact, he did have a liver shunt. The results came back that Rambo does NOT have a portosystemic shunt. Further testing with an ultrasound and biopsy revealed that Rambo unfortunately, has HMD or Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia. HMD is managed by feeding a low protein diet and giving daily medications. At this time Rambo is on l/d Hills canned and/or dry food, Lactulose and Denosyl. I was also given a couple of low protein diet recipes from my vet to prepare for Rambo so he could have a little more variety when feeding him his meals. He has not had any more seizures since he was put on the lactulose back in August 2005. We can never tell the longevity of HMD dogs, but one thing is for certain and that is that Rambo can live a happy and fun-filled life as long as his new fur-ever loving owners are faithful about following the doctor's order and keeping him on the prescribed foods and medications. Rambo is an extremely sweet little boy who loves to give kisses and thoroughly enjoys life! He loves playing around with the other pups here at the castle but his all time favorite thing to do is wrestle and vigorously shake his stuffed toys. Rambo also appreciates having quiet time with one on one attention of snuggling and belly rubs.....he can never get enough belly rubs! If Rambo is tugging at your heartstrings and you are able to continue on with the foods and medications required to keep Rambo at his healthiest, then I invite you to fill out our on-line adoption application. Please feel free to let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you for taking the time to care about Rambo. Name: Rambo 4/9/11 - Rambo passed away today after he went into cardiac arrest. Sweet Rambo, we'll miss you. 3/20/11 - One one-thousand, Two one-thousand, Three one-thousand — What am I doing? I’m counting the seconds until you come to adopt me. When I entered YHR, my previous owners told them that I had previously had two urinary tract infections in the last two years. They knew that something was wrong, so when I went to the YHR dogtor for my initial exam, heartworm test, etc., he checked this out. Seems I had bladder stones, many of them in all sizes. They were able to admit me right away and I was able to be neutered, have my dental and have the bladder stones removed at the same time. The dogtor said that my prostate was very enlarged and that there was so much infection and inflammation going on inside, he was surprised that I wasn't a very sick baby. Also, since my teeth had probably never been cleaned before, I lost all but 1 tooth, so my cute little tongue hangs out and I will need to eat soft food. I know I may not have a beautiful set of teeth to show when I smile, and I'm considered a senior at age 11, but one thing is for sure, I love to get and give attention, like other dogs, and love being with my people all the time. I love my nap time and sleep well through the night. You would never know my age if it weren't posted here because I'm very energetic. I like playing with other dogs, love to eat and have a great outlook on life. Something to think about when you're trying to choose a new addition for your family - you can adopt me and receive love and admiration on a daily basis, or you can adopt a young one with a mouthful of teeth to chew up all of your precious belongings and stays underfoot all the time. 3/13/11 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Reggie June 6, 2008 - It is with sadness that we report that Reggie has passed on to Rainbow Bridge. 2/2008 Hi Guys! It's me Reggie. Nothing too new here. I'm still having eye problems and I'm blind in my right eye, but can see a little in my left one. I'm a pretty happy fella as long as I have food to eat and a warm body to hold me. I love a quiet house, but the other pups here don't understand the importance of peace and quiet. Well, I'm still searching for my forever family ... Are you all out there? 4/2007: Hi everyone .... it's me Reggie. I wish I had better news to update you, but I've had some medical problems lately. I'm still taking the medicine for pain and for my heart. The other morning I woke up and couldn't see out of my right eye. My foster mom looked at it and I had a blister on it. The vet says that I've rubbed my eye so much, I wore a hole in the cornea and fluid from my eye came through. YUK! It hurts and I have to have medicine put in it 3 times a day and the vet said that either it will help or it won't and then I'll be blind in that eye. I'm having some problems getting around, but I'm hoping this will work and I'll be back to normal again. I'll keep you all updated. 2/2007 - Hi everyone .... it's me Reggie. Well, things have been busy for me. I've been going to this nice vet. He told me and my foster mom that I look to be more around 12 years old and that I'm developing arthritis in my back end. He put me on pain medication for about a week and that helped. My foster mom says that I'm bouncing around a little more than I did before. I also learned that I have a Grade IV heart murmur, which the vet says isn't good. Yesterday he placed me on medicine to help my heart and says that I will have to be on it for the rest of my life. That's ok though, my foster mom sticks it between a piece of cheese and it's helps it go down when there's something good wrapped around the yuckie pill. My vet bills did get a little high due to having x-rays done and blood work, so if you can help by donating .... that would be great. Well, I have to get back to my foster mom so I can get my back stratched .... 08/14/2006: Hello, it's me Reggie. My foster mom took me to the vet the other day and had the benign tumor removed from my foot. I feel a lot lighter now. I have to go back to the vet this week and have the stitches removed. I'll be glad because they poke me when I lick my foot. My foster mom says I'm putting on some weight, it's probably from the extra treats she slips to me when the others aren't around. She tells me not to tell the others .... and I don't because they would be jealous! As soon as a little more hair grows, my foster mom is gonna take me to the groomer to get all handsome .... so ladies watch out... even though I'm already handsome! I hope the groomer doesn't put a bow in my hair, but if my foster mom has her way, I will have one up there. I'm just hoping that my forever family is out there somewhere looking for me. Did I tell you how sweet I am and I get along with everyone?! 7/25/2006: Hello, it's me Reggie again. On Saturday, my foster mom took me to the vet. She thinks I'm about 8 years old, but I don't have to have an operation like my foster brother Eli has to have. Wow, I skirted that one!!! The vet said I don't have any worms in my heart and she poked me like a pin cushion. I was a lot nicer to her than Eli. She looked at the growth that's on the top of my foot and said it looked like a benign tumor, so I do have to go back and have that removed. My foster mom has been giving me extra treats, she says to fatten me up. That's o.kay, I just love to eat. Well, pretty soon I'll be ready to go to my forever family and I hope they are out there .... somewhere .... looking for a pup just like me. 7/16/2006: Hi everybody, my name is Reggie. I know that I don't look much like a Yorkie, but my foster mom said that I'm an Honorary Yorkie! I'm a cute, sweet boy who's already been neutured and I weigh about 10 lbs. I was found on the streets of a town called White Settlement and was in pretty bad shape. My hair was all matted and I had many ticks. The lady who I stayed with, Ms. Pam, before my foster mom got me, gave me a bath and a hair cut. I'm very thin though and you can see my spine and ribs, so my foster mom is going to put some fat on me. That's fine with me, cuz I love to eat! My foster mom says I am always wagging my tail and that's cuz I'm just to happy to have a place to live. I'm not ready to be adopted, cuz I have to go to the vet this week and have some things checked out. I have some type of growth on the top of my paw about the size of a grape and we are going to have to see what the vet wants to do. But, don't worry, I'll be back to tell you when I'm ready. Name: Remington McDuff Remington McDuff November 24, 1996 ~ April 24, 2008 Hello Everyone It's with great sorrow and a heavy heart I must advise everyone of Rem's passing. I said goodbye to my boy yesterday at 10:15 AM. I held him in my arms for the last time as I told Dr. Abramson to administer the final relief for Rem. He gently fell asleep as I told him "I love you" over and over again and long after his last breath left his tired little body. Although we won numerous battles against GME, it won the war in the end as I knew it would. It was time to say goodbye. We had fought GME together for 19 months and we were both very tired from it. The last eight days were spent fighting an infection in and out of the emergency rooms. Dr. Sisson was there for us all the way, but all of our best efforts could not keep the monsters of GME and infection from taking my boy. I'm so happy for Rem now that he is free from suffering. I feel that a huge weight has been lifted from my chest knowing he's with my previous pets Barnum, Bailey, Katy, Holly and Jinx. I'm sure their all running together through endless fields of cool green grass pulling and fighting over squeaky toys. I also know that someday I'll be with them again and be blessed with their love once more. My friends say that Rem had a wonderfully spoiled life for 11 years and that "he" was lucky to have me as his father. I tell them they are wrong............. "I" was the lucky one. Rest in peace Rem. I love you. ~ As written by Mike McDuff, Remington's person Mike & Remington McDuff Summer 2007 I received the Mike's words in an email that touched my heart & I wanted to share them. Meeting this amazing little Yorkie changed my life forever because he is the reason I fell in love with the breed. Rem loved his Tickle Me Elmo, squeaky toys, playing frizby with his dad, barking at the lizards & frogs on the back of the house, chasing squirrels & sleeping under the covers. He softened his dad's heart. Rem was the center of Mike's world. Mike did everything humanly possible to save Rem although I'm sure deep in his heart he knew that Rem would not survive GME. Both Texas A&M & Gulf Coast treated him. Mike also found a GME guru in Boston over a year ago that he talked to regularly. I guess it was almost a month ago that Mike took Rem to Boston to see the doctor. I believe Mike's determination kept Rem alive for the 19 months following the diagnosis. Mike fought for Rem although I'm sure he ruffled a few feathers along the way. I talked to Mike this morning, and Remington is home with him now. As for me, I have a few memories that live in my heart. For Mike's Christmas 2001, I had Rem's portrait painted by Heidi Choquette. Mike had become concerned that Rem had a stalker because I was constantly taking pictures of him! Little did he know that Heidi kept asking for more & more pictures because she wanted to capture Rem's likeness & personality perfectly........and she did. In 2002, Rem marked my brand new TV. No matter what I used to scrub the dried urine out of the little speaker holes, I can still see his mark. My own Remington McDuff signature...imagine that! When Mike would go out of town, I always made sure I had one of his caps or a shirt he'd worn so Rem would have his dad's smell to help him sleep. The fight is over, Remington. Give my Tootsie Mae a kiss for me. Run free, little man. Love, Vicki May 2, 2008 Name: Rex 10/16/24 - Rest in peace sweet baby boy until we all meet again. I pray Cookie and Teddy are with you. 5/3/2020 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 5/19/19 - I am still here waiting for you. I know you are out there....my perfect person! I am a good boy who loves to cuddle with my human. I have gotten used to some of the pups in my foster home and I will play but I need a pup who isn\'t an alpha....I feel that is my role! :) \r\nI need a yard to run and play in and you MUST stay outside with me. I am very busy and love to try to see what is on the other side of the fence. It isn\'t that I want to run away. I am just a bit nosey! :)\r\nFoster mom has to put this thing called a belly band on me. I don\'t like it but she doesn\'t want me peeing on things. I just can\'t seem to get the hang of this \"housebreaking\" thing.; but who knows, maybe in a home with less pups I would be better. If you love me lots, I promise I will do my best to please you. \r\n\r\n7/11/2018 - - Allow me to introduce myself - my name is Houdini.... I mean Rex. I must have been a magicianďż˝s helper in a former life since Iďż˝m awesome at disappearing/escaping. This isnďż˝t actually good though since it always got me in trouble before. I ran off from my previous owners a lot and wound up getting hit by a car one day. I was picked up and taken to animal control and when my owners realized that surgery was needed, opted to surrender me to YHR so I could be fixed. Iďż˝m all healed now and good to go, so my new home that is.\r\n\r\nSeems old habits die hard and even in my foster home I try to escape when I get the chance. What can I say, Iďż˝m just an explorer. Foster mom wasnďż˝t as easy to get past as my former owners. Whatďż˝s funny is that I am a major velcro dog with my people, so why do I want to leave? Excitement! I love cuddling with my people and definitely have to sleep in bed close to them. I honestly would much rather live with humans than other pups. Foster mom says she will find me a home where I can be a prince...I told her I might accept a sister, but brothers are out! \r\n\r\nSo with everything Iďż˝ve let you know about my skills, I will need a very secure yard and very attentive parents (no children) who will be one step ahead of me and before opening the door to the pizza man, pick me up.\r\n\r\nI know Iďż˝m a cutie, so other than having to watch my like a hawk for any escape opportunities, I can make your life quite great.\r\n\r\n\r\n6/6/15 - Rex is now all fixed up and ready to move on to his perfect furever life! He was seen by the surgeon this week and given a clean bill of health. \r\n\r\nHe is a happy little, lovable pup who loves to snuggle with a human. He also does like to play with other pups, but can be a tad bit bossy at times...just needs to be reminded to play nicely :) He does not like to share his human, so it is best he not be with a pup who is super attached to his human. \r\n\r\n4/13/15 - Rex has been in his foster home for a couple of weeks now and being kept calm so that he can heal from his surgery to repair his diaphragm and let his pelvic fracture try to heal as well. He went in on 3/30 to get his staples out, and goes back to GCVS on 5/20 for x-rays to see how he is healing. One good bit of news for this baby is that he was tested for heartworms and was negative.\r\n\r\nRex seems interested in other dogs, so we think that once he has healed, he will be interested in playing with them. He also seems interested in toys. We will all be so glad once he is totally healed and can play. His appetite is great and he sleeps very well. Rex seems to love everyone he meets and is a well rounded baby.\r\n\r\nHe loves exploring when outside. We think it is the first time he has truly had a secure fenced yard to explore in without worrying about cars racing by and the activity of life of a dog able to roam freely in the streets.\r\n\r\nHe loves attention and loves to be held and petted on. Kisses are another of his favorites. He also follows his human around and doesnďż˝t want them out of his sight. So, we think heďż˝ll be a velcro dog unless this changes with time. We will update Rexďż˝s bio after his next appointment and as we learn more about this sweet baby boy.\r\n\r\n3/18/15 - Rex had surgery to repair his diaphragm. His organs from his tummy had to be pushed back down and then the diaphragm was repaired. It is a pretty large incision .. chest surgery. He is not currently using his right rear leg due to his pelvic fracture. That should be fine as his pelvis heals.\r\n\r\nHe is now in his foster home finally getting love and attention. He still needs to be on strict rest for 8 weeks to heal properly, so we may not totally know his personality and what type home he needs to be in for a while. We will keep everyone updated on his progress and thank you all so much for donating and saving this babies life.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWe have no choice but to do this surgery ASAP .. we cannot wait for donations to schedule surgery .. so anything you can do to help is totally appreciated. \r\n\r\nWe were contacted today about Rex who was deemed by the shelter vet to be an emergency. He was hit by a car and has multiple pelvic fractures and a diaphragmatic hernia. Both of these must be surgically repaired. He does have some increased respirations due to the diaphragm, but is not in distress at present. We transported him to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists​ in Houston and he was admitted and evaluated. He will be watched closely overnight. Surgery for both conditions is planned for tomorrow unless his breathing is worse and then they will have to do it as an emergency tonight. Poor Rex is terribly matted and has sticker burrs all over him. They will shave him down tomorrow after he is anesthetized. \r\n\r\nYou also can donate directly towards his care at GCVS by calling 713-693-1122 \r\n\r\nHANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN GIVE!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n3-17-10 Name: Rocky 3/2/15 - My sweet little Rocky the Rockstar went to Rainbow Bridge quietly in my arms today. His little body was just not able to keep up any longer and Rocky was in pain. He started to have more bad days than good and that is not what we wanted for him. I love you Rocky and am so glad you came into our lives. Even though you were never adopted, you were still a part of a family, very much loved and had a last name. Give them hell over there at the bridge Rock!! You'll always be a shining star. 11/11/14 - Rocky still cannot understand why it is that he doesn't get any applications. True, he is a Chihuahua. True, he isn't even your typical tiny Chihuahua. True, he is getting older. True, his legs aren't all that great. But... a better baby you could not find. Rocky isn't clingy and truly doesn't demand much. He does great on his potty habits and truly lives for mealtime and a comfortable place to lay. He has to be put in and out of the bed, and on and off of the couch, but he knows it and will sit and wait on you like royalty waiting on his servants. Rocky loves to give kisses at night before bedtime and absolutely will not go to sleep until he has kissed you enough. He is a great guy with not a lot of facial expressions, but you can feel the love from him.Rocky still cannot understand why it is that he doesn't get any applications. True, he is a Chihuahua. True, he isn't even your typical tiny Chihuahua. True, he is getting older. True, his legs aren't all that great. But... a better baby you could not find. Rocky isn't clingy and truly doesn't demand much. He does great on his potty habits and truly lives for mealtime and a comfortable place to lay. He has to be put in and out of the bed, and on and off of the couch, but he knows it and will sit and wait on you like royalty waiting on his servants. Rocky loves to give kisses at night before bedtime and absolutely will not go to sleep until he has kissed you enough. He is a great guy with not a lot of facial expressions, but you can feel the love from him. 7/28/14 - Rocky went to see his favorite photographer yesterday and got some new pics taken. Julie Amador of jla Photography just loves Rocky and thinks he is “the best Chihuahua ever” even with his leg issues. He was quite the ham for his session and seemed to really enjoy the attention. Even though with Rocky’s instability, he wouldn’t be able to play with a larger dog, he was not disturbed by Julie’s two 60 lb dogs at all even when one was trying to entice him to play. He has been around larger dogs and they do not bother him. Rocky is still up for adoption and will need a special home that is willing to allow kisses at night before bedtime and to put Rocky up and down off the bed since he cannot jump. He is a great little guy who acts more like a yorkie than a Chihuahua. If interested in being a very lucky adoptive family, apply for Rocky the Rock Star online. 5/13/14 - Rocky is still looking for his forever home. One where he can be loved and get as much attention as he does in his current foster home. He is a sweet little guy who is just a joy to have around. He is very easy going and loves to give kisses. Due to Rocky’s leg surgery, he cannot jump up or down on the human bed or sofa, but wants to be up there with you, so will need to be picked up and put down. He has been in his foster home for a while now and we don’t understand why someone hasn’t just wanted to scoop this adorable little type up. He’s safe, loved and happy where he is, but a last name would make Rocky’s life complete. Don’t think that just because he hasn’t had much interest means that Rocky will settle for anything less than perfect. 3/13/13 - Rocky is sorry it has taken so long to update, but he had his lateral extracapusular stabilization surgery on both back legs on 1/28/13 and has recovered quite nicely from it. This has not made his walk any different, but the vet informed that the difference in the fiberwire replacement will/has benefited Rocky’s stability and strength and will be a benefit in the long run. He is still his handsome charming self and is now trying to grow his hair back from the mohawk shave they gave him for surgery. Rocky knows that his perfect home is out there, but knows that it needs to be just as perfect as his foster home. Lol 12/11/12 - Since the new foster arrived in the foster home, Rocky has quickly made a new friend and playing buddy. To that end, he is using his legs more than before and we noticed they are weaker. For those of you who don’t know or remember, Rocky was an owner surrender and when he got to his foster home we could immediately tell it was very, very difficult for him to walk around on his back legs. He had torn both acl’s a long time prior with no vetting or surgical relief in his previous home. This was approximately 2.5 years ago. Also, at that time it was discovered that he had grade 4 luxating patellas where his knee caps were permanently to the inside of his knee which results in him walking bo-legged. He also has severe arthritis in his knee and hip joints. Rocky had his Lateral Fabella Suture Technique surgery back then and was much improved from the awful state he came to us in. He walks just fine with the assistance of metacam as needed and Cosequin (which has Glucosamine and Chondrontin) on a daily basis. He went to the vet for x-rays to see what new might be going on. The vet said everything was still the same except for a little more arthritis. The only thing that was recommended after referral to LSU is that when the surgery was done years ago, they used a nylon (fishing string so to speak) and it was made for expandability and has probably fatiqued over the last few years. The vet suggested we go back in and just change out that wiring to the newer type they are using now which is more of a fiber wire and has two layers and this has no expandability so will not fatigue over time. They felt that this would definitely be better for long term success and strength for Rocky’s legs. They can do both knees at the same time and we will be scheduling this probably after the holidays. They said that he would only need about 1-2 weeks to recuperate and would be up and around in no time with a stronger support system. 11/17/12 - Rocky went to the dog park today and seems to have attracted a sizeable friend who snuck into the small dog yard. lol 11/16/2012 - Rocky is still awaiting his forever home where he can have a family (with no children) to call his own. He has been in his foster home quite some time now and none of us can quite figure out why Rocky hasn’t been adopted. He is the best baby and the easiest pup that gives so much love but doesn’t really demand anything in return. Due to his back legs and small size, Rocky would do best in a home without large dogs. He also seems to have a strong disliking to children, so a home without any children would be best. Consider giving this handsome, loveable, smart Chihuahua a home. 2/22/12 - Well, I had made a New Year’s Resolution that I wasn’t going to do anymore bio updates on myself. I’m tired of trying to sell myself on this site full of terrors – oops, I mean terriers. But I figured I’d give it one last try before I stoop to drastic measures. So here goes: My name is Rocky and I’m a Chihuahua. I’m sweet, pretty well potty trained as long as I don’t have to wait too long to be brought outside, sleep very well under the covers right by you all night long, eat good, and am an all around swell guy. I’m not your typical tiny Chi, I’m a full figured guy at 8.5 lbs., and I’m not a puppy (which I hear is a good thing). I’m laid back and easy to get along with. I have had a stint with surgery. When I came into rescue, it seems both of my acl’s were torn and needed to be fixed and I had obviously been this way for a while without any relief. My acl’s were repaired, but there are times when the weather is just right, or if I play a little too much, that my legs hurt some and I just take a pain pill. So, I would be considered a catch to some and not so much of a catch to others; but you could at least give me a little respect and write to me. I haven’t gotten any interest or emails and I will tell you, it is starting to work on my usual happy demeanor. I do love my foster home, but I’d really like to have a home of my own and a last name. So, I just know that there has to be someone out there for me before I go into a deep depression and have to get on anti-depressant medicine. You wouldn’t like to see me when I’m depressed. Just the other day I was contemplating burying my little Chihuahua head into my down feathered pillow until it was over. Please don’t let it end this way. Just kidding, I wouldn’t do that. But, if it would make you inquire about me, I can play dead. 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! Name: Rocky 7/25/24 - Rocky’s foster mom peacefully let him cross over to Rainbow Bridge today. It was due, but he had someone who loved him right by his side. 2/1/24 - Picture it, living with your owner that loves you and you love her, eating well, sleeping with her, getting all the love and attention. Things could not be better! Fast forward some years, owner passes and as devastated as I was to lose her, my grieving had to be put on hold since her family did not plan on keeping me or even finding me a new home. They opened the door, and out I went. I wandered around the neighborhood for a little while until some nice soul picked me up and brought me home. He had another dog and he quickly decided that two was too much for him to handle. He asked around his neighborhood and a sweet lady took me in. She never intended on keeping me permanently, but weeks turned to months and months turned to a couple years. She has alot on her plate right now with her mom and even though she tries, she is not able to be the mom and owner that I need. So while I am thankful for everyone that scooped me up off the street and gave me a place to stay, I am now in the market for my last home that will match what I need. If you are in the market for a Yorkie, I hope you know that we are not shy and always know what we want, so let me tell you what that is. Since I’m getting older, my eyesight and hearing aren’t quite what they used to be. But hey, don’t judge, everyone ages. I’m a happy little guy that would love to have my own person. I don’t want an active, loud or chaotic household. Since I’m older, when I fall asleep, which can be anywhere, I sleep hard, so it I’m startled awake, I snap when I wake up. Just understand that it is scary for me and be gentle if you need to awaken me please. I do have a voice and am not afraid to use it, so no apartments, or any attached housing. Wouldn’t want to be the reason you are kicked out of your home. Lol I would really love someone that is up in age like myself and retired and can stay home with me a lot. I’m a 100% type guy. I’m all in and want an owner who can be all in. I’m an early riser and will bark to let you know I need to go out and want my breakfast. I tend to be food aggressive, but the way I see it, fix my food, put it down, and go do your thing. You can pick up the bowl after I’m finished and have walked off. I love going for walks because it keeps me in shape and I can keep up with whose been in my neighborhood. I am friendly when we meet up with people, and other animals on the walks, but I tend to be protective of my house. So, when people come visit, I bark for a while. I’m a very sweet dog that can sometimes act dominate to try to be #1. So I would probably do best as an only dog with a stronger owner. Sometimes I think I am an Australian Cattle Dog because I will try to herd my people by nipping at their feet. Hence, the need for a strong, in charge owner that knows how to love me, but keep me in line. When foster mom needs to get me in check, she need only show me the fly swatter (she’s never used it though) and I straighten up my attitude toot sweet. I’m not too much into cuddling, but I will sit at your feet and let you rub me with your feet ALL DAY LONG! I love it! I also like belly rubs if you don’t mind getting on the floor on my level. I am very treat motivated if you want to really teach me some things. Now, I know when I change homes, I will have to get acclimated and may have some mistakes, but I truly haven’t used the bathroom in foster mom’s house. But, she does bring me out a lot. So, you will have to do your part. Well, I guess that’s all I have for now. If you have any questions, just email foster mom, sand if you are interested, fill out an application. Let’s see if you can be my Valentine, for the rest of my life! Name: Roriee May 11, 2011 - t is with profound sadness that we report that Roriee has gone to Rainbow Bridge. She was a little trooper and we all have been touched by her spirit and will to live. She will be missed by her foster family. God speed sweet Roriee. 2/9/11 – Roriee is still doing well. Unfortunately the chemo she is on for her GME is currently on backorder, so in the meantime we are putting her on cyclosporine and will monitor her progress to make sure she doesn’t start to get bad again. There is one other medication we can try if this does not work. They are hoping to have the chemo back in stock in a couple of months, but do not know for sure. In the meantime we will pray adding this new medication will help and keep her continuing down the path she is on now. She still continues to protect the house with her ‘Roars.’ She is such a happy and sweet little girl and we are thankful for every day with have with her! 12/28/10 - Roriee is still doing great and protecting the house from any intruders! She 'roars' to let them know they should stay away. She still gets her chemo treatments every three weeks and is doing well with them. We are thankful for every day we have with this little munchkin! 11/8/10 – Roriee is still doing very well and is continuing her chemo treatment. She is still feisty as ever and lets us know any time any of the pups are getting out of hand, if there is someone at the door, or she isn’t happy with something. She is a very sweet little girl and we are thankful for every day we have with her! ----- We just cannot get over how far Roiree has come since entering her loving foster home. From not being able to eat and stand up, to running around her foster home, giving kisses and co-existing with her foster siblings. When she first came to us, poor Roriee would utter a loud, shreaking scream with just the slightest touch or movement. It was heartbreaking. Without all of your prayers and the wonderful medical attention from Roiree's vet that she needed so desperately, Roiree would probably not be here today. It's always amazing what A POSITIVE ATTITUDE can do! 09/29/10 – Roriee is doing well. She was put back on Prednisone because her eyesight was going, and it has come back in one of her eyes. The other one she can’t either see at all or very little. She has got a lot of spunk in her step since going on the prednisone and her appetite has also increased because of it. She is very happy and ruling the roost in her foster home, which is the way she likes it being the smallest munchkin of the bunch. She goes back into tomorrow for her next round of chemo. Roriee sends her barks and tail wags everyone’s way for your continued thoughts and prayers for her. 09/07/10 – Roriee is at the doctor today for her every three week round of chemo. Within the past few days we have noticed that Roriee seems to be losing her eyesight again. We asked the doctor about it and he agreed that it appeared that way. Therefore, we are going to put her back on prednisone and he is going to have the ophthalmologist check her eyes just to make sure there isn’t something else going on, but we suspect this is being caused by the GME. We are hopeful that the prednisone will help and she can regain some of what she is losing now. Please continue to keep Roriee in your thoughts and prayers. Thank You! 09/01/2010 - Roriee is still doing great!! She does have an infection in one of her ears, but is on medicine for it. She is continuing with her chemo treatment and is still fussing at the other pups when they play! Her red blood count was a little off with her last check, so we are going to check that again after her chemo next week. She is still a little spitfire and has lots of personality! Her specialist wishes he had a video of her at her worst to show how amazingly well she is doing today. Thanks to everyone for you continued prayers for little Roriee, she keeps thriving! 06/28/10 - Roriee is still doing fantastic! She sure has opened up vocally and learned quite well from the other pups in the home! She chimes right in and barks when someone comes in the door or barks at the other pups when they are playing and she doesn't think they should. She loves to play all the time! She is not a fan of baths though, she get very mopey for about a day after she gets her bath. She is continuing her chemo treatments and they are still working! The doctor keeps saying he wouldn't believe it had he not seen it with his own eyes. Thank you to everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers! It has been a miracle for little Miss Roriee! She sends tails wags and barks to everyone! 6/11/10 – Roriee is still doing fantastic! The doctor took the bandage off her leg earlier this week and decided to leave it off because it is healing so well. The doctor will check her leg again next week to make sure it is still healing as it should. We have also transitioned her to the new steroid without any issues. She clearly has a dislike to some non-yorkies though! Her foster family is babysitting a pup that is not a Yorkie and she yells at the pup anytime she sees it or hears it! She started playing with toys yesterday too! She pulls on them, chews on them, and will go get them if you throw them. She is doing SOOO good. She isn’t quite as stable as most pups because of her neurological problems and her back leg, but she does good. We think she may have regained some of her vision as well! She is able to clearly follow objects now. She has come such a long way and continues to improve! The prayers and thoughts for her have done wonders, please continue them!! 06/03/10 - Roriee had her second chemo treatment last week and her bloodwork this week and is still doing great! She got a little spunkier after her treatment, so you can kind of tell when it is getting time for another one. We are taking her off the one steroid and going to start her on the other one so we can get the necessary antibiotics into her system and get her staph infection cleared up. She gets the bandage on her leg change once a week and the doctor said it is healing wonderfully! She is doing fantastic! 5/25/10 - Roriee went in for her second treatment today and a bandage change on her leg. She is still doing really well and her leg is healing. The specialist said today that he never thought she would be doing as good as she is given how bad she was. It must be the power of prayer from all of her many supporters and followers. Thank you so much to everyone who keeps praying for her, you have all helped her so much! She sends many tail wags everyone's way!! 05/21/10 – Roriee is still doing really well from her last chemo treatment and goes in next week for the next round. We did have to take her in the other day because her leg wasn’t healing from where they had put the catheter in and it had become abscessed and was bothering her. The doctor cleaned it really well, took a tissue sample, stapled her up, and put a bandage on that will need to remain for 10 to 14 days to help it heal. Being her white blood count was down from the chemo treatment, her body wasn’t able to heal and fight it off as good as it could have. She is on antibiotics and we will determine if those need to change based on the results from the tissue. In cleaning and digging into this abscess, the doctor found that one of her tendons had torn in her leg that helps with her ability to flex her toes and extend and bend her leg. The doctor said this could have been caused from the prednisone, which can weaken the tendons, and possibly in combination with the catheter being put in. They can do a surgery to fix it, but since we are in the very early stages of her GME treatment we felt it was best to hold off on doing anything at this point. The tendon will not cause her any pain nor will it hinder her ability to walk and move around. She may just have trouble with flexing her toes and may have her leg extend every once in a while because of it. She is a real trooper and it hasn’t brought her spirits down at all. She is still as sweet and happy as can be! 05/18/10 - Roriee is still doing really well! I attempted to see if she has any sight and unfortunately she didn't close either eye unless I touched the hair around her eye. I used my finger one time and a paper towel the next to see if that made a difference, and it didn't. Maybe her other senses, smell and hearing, are just so good that it helps her get around and makes it seem like she has some site left, I am not sure. But, if she is truly completely blind, it has not hindered her at all! She still gets around very well! She is an amazing little girl! 05/16/10 - Roriee is doing SO good! She has been walking around real good, wagging her tail a lot, and even lets out a single bark when the other dogs bark or she wants something. She gets excited when you come home and is wagging her tail waiting for you to pick her up and love her! She always looks at you with those big brite eyes and big ears, but isn't she so cute? She follows you anywhere you go, and if she loses your trail, all you have to do is talk and she figures it out. She has done amazingly well and keeps getting better, so please continue the prayers for Roriee. She goes back in around the 25th for her next chemo dose. 5/12/10 - Roriee went into the doctor today for a blood workup to check to see what the chemo is doing and she had her cast removed. They were going to put the cast back on, but after taking it off she didn't not cry or scream, which indicated she was not in any pain, so she did not need the cast any longer. She has been up moving around more and hasn't been as cranky. She is still quite unsteady and 'knuckles,' meaning she flips her front paw under and cannot get it back to the right way. She sometimes just lays down when that happens otherwise she falls over. She is eating and drinking well and it better than when we first picked her up. With that said, Roriee is still a very sick little girl with so many medical issues against her. We pray for good days, but know that bad days are a huge possibility given all that she has wrong. Her poor little brain has been tortured by her medical issues. Our biggest prayer for Roriee is for her to be pain free and have peace, so please keep the prayers coming her way! 5/9/10 - Today the doctor decided it might be best for Roriee to be in a home environment instead of a clinical environment, so we went and picked her up. This evening we took her outside to try and let her go potty, since that was what they were doing at the vet, and she was actually able to walk around a little bit. She wasn't completely steady, but she wasn't falling over on her side each time she got up like the night we picked her up. It was so exciting to see her move around without falling and without screaming! She didn't scream once while she was moving around and actually came to me when I knelt down a few feet from her. This was one small step forward and we sure hope these are signs of good things to come! Thank you everyone for your continued support and prayers for Roriee, she has so many things against her medically that she can use all the prayers she can get! May 6, 2010 - There is no change today in Roriee's condition. For the time being, she will remain hospitalized. She has received the necessary treatments for the GME and we feel it is best to let her stay there under constant and 24 hour supervision. Hopefully, these treatments will begin to help with the GME. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to little Roriee's care; and to all who have emailed us with your kind words, and also the prayers for this little angel. Please keep praying for her. May 5, 2010 - Roriee is actually doing a little bit better this afternoon. They put the body cast on her and they also have her on Hydromorphone. She does cry a bit when they take her outside, but she is much more comfortable!! Please keep this little angel in your thoughts and prayers. May 5, 2010 - So far, Roriee is not responding to the medication. The biggest problem right now is her comfort level. She is still screaming whenever she moves even the slightest bit. The neurologist is not sure if this is pain from the AAI or something possibly related to the GME, perhaps behavioral. He does lean towards it being from pain. Humane euthanasia is being discussed but we want to be absolutely certain that we have done everything possible to help her. The plan for today is to complete the infusion of cytosar this morning. We asked about a body cast to see if that might make her more comfortable until we can see if she will respond to the medicine. We will then give it another 24 hours to see how things are going. Sometimes it can take a couple of weeks before the medicine will show improvement. The only way we can have the luxury of that time is if the body cast helps her comfort level. May 4, 2010 - Very sad news from the neurologist, but not without some hope. After doing a MRI and spinal tap they have found that Roriee has multiple issues: GME AAI Hydrocephalus ----- Clearly GME is the major issue at this time and she is being started on a chemotherapy drug today. She will be hospitalized for 48 hours of treatment. Providing she responds to this treatment, the next step will be treatments every 3 weeks for a year. Nothing else can be taken care of at this time if ever. The neurosurgeon did say that some of her other issues could be due to the GME. I am sure he did not mean the AAI. But...there is no way they can operate on her. The GME is the immediate problem that must be addressed. We are so sad for Roriee, but also hopeful that perhaps we can get her stabilized and she can have a quality of life for whatever time she may have with all of us. Please keep her in your prayers...she really needs them! May 3, 2010 - Roriee was lovingly surrendered by her mother who could not care for her due to her own medical problems. May 3, 2010 - Little Roriee has some severe medical issues and will be seeing a vet on May 4, 2010. We will update when we have a plan for her care. Name: Roxie On March 6, 2007, Roxie's journey here on earth came to a gentle end. As the heavenly angels gathered around us.....my wonderful vet, Dr. Effie helped our precious Roxie into the heavens of Rainbow Bridge. ************************************************ The following touching tribute was written to Anne, Roxie's foster mom by a YHR member, Robin. Now I lay me down to sleep, My mind was tired, my body was weak; I loved my owner til I couldn't love anymore, But I was no good to him in the end - when I could give no more; So into "The Building" we went one day, And on a cold, wet concrete floor I lay; Wishing he'd change his mind and come back for me, But that day I never did see; Someone did come and take me away, An angel from Yorkie Haven Rescue and I'll never forget the day; She brought me to her home and cradled me in her arms, She promised me that she'd never again let anyone do my any harm; Even though this angel gave me 100% of her love; The heartache of missing my owner was heard from God above; He knew my heart was hurting and wanted me out of pain, But he said for me to see the rainbow, I had to go through a little rain; So when the day came for me to join the yorkies that have passed before, My new friend and Yorkie Haven angel helped me open the door; She was there with me to the bitter end, I could not have asked for a better friend; I sure wish my owner could have seen me off that day, Maybe he was too scared, maybe too cold, maybe too blind -- So for him I Pray" *********************************************** Lab results showed that Roxie was in kidney failure and though she did very well for a couple of weeks on her special diet, the stress of being taken away from her owner was just too much for her 15 year old body to handle. Roxie then got to the point where she didn't want to eat anymore. She was put on antibiotics as well as medication to help stimulate her appetite. She was also getting sub-q fluids three to four times a week, and had to be syringe fed. It didn't take long for Roxie to let me know that she was getting tired of me trying to get medication in her. She would also turn her head and even clinch her jaw when it came time for me to syringe feed her. Roxie was tired and had, had enough. Roxie was ready to go home. As difficult as it was for me to think about letting Roxie go, I knew that she wanted nothing more than to be at peace and I wanted her at peace. I felt so blessed and thankful to have been able to cradle and comfort this loving baby, who so strongly touched my heart in the short time that I had her, while she so peacefully, slipped away into her new loving world. Roxie has now been fitted with her angel wings and I have no doubt that she will be waiting patiently, with the forgiveness that every canine creature so lovingly and selflessly gives mankind......for the moment, when she sees her special person who meant so much to her.....her daddy. Though your journey at Carly's Castle was limited, your love will be everlasting. Godspeed my precious little Roxie. Dear sweet Roxie, ended up in the "throwaway land" because her owner of 15 years decided that he couldn't stand watching his "precious" little girl run into things anymore. So, to solve his heartache, he came up with a brilliant idea and that was to go and dump his precious blind little friend, who had been his faithful companion for 15 years, into a kill shelter and told them that he wanted her euthanized. Of course, this shouldn't surprise any of us, because that's what we would all do.....ISN'T IT!?!?!?!?! Thankfully, the wonderful people at this kill shelter called me immediately, telling me how precious little Roxie was and that they just didn't have the heart to put her to sleep, because she still had some wonderful days left in her, even though she was blind. Well, we wasted no time getting her out of the shelter and to our vet where she was checked out and the one good thing is that Roxie isn't totally blind. She does see shadows and even though she is very cautious when she walks around, she does manage beautifully. The real heartbreaker came when we brought Roxie home to live at Carly's Castle. Roxie arrived at a destination that she was unfamiliar with and was very confused as to why she wasn't with her owner. As hard as I tried to make her transition an easy one, Roxie could sense this wasn't home and definitely knew we weren't her family. It was obvious that Roxie wanted to go back home to be with the only person that she knew and loved for the past 15 years.....her daddy. How do I know this, you ask!?!?! Well, for the first 24 hours, all Roxie did was moan and howl, hoping that her cries would be heard by her daddy and that he would come running back to get her. Unfortunately, this is reality and I can't make up that happy ending, where her owner comes running back for her, tears streaming down his face and they go off to live happily ever after. No, instead I spent the first 24 hours with Roxie cradled in my arms while pacing the floors, praying that she would feel our love and comfort towards her. Honestly, the best loving gift that Roxie's owner could have given her, was to have taken his precious girl to HIS vet, cradled her in his arms and spoke softly to her about all of their wonderful time together, while HIS vet humanely sent her to Rainbow Bridge. But instead her owner, like so many other owners, opt for....the sterile room that smells of death.....a cold metal table.....strangers, though some very loving strangers, trying to craddle and comfort your pet and tell them what a good girl or boy they've been.....a communal cremation and a fragrant landfill sanctuary where their ashes are then laid to rest. We live in such a fast paced, want it now, throwaway society, that sometimes I think we forget what's most important in life. I know if the roles were reversed, Roxie gladly and most patiently, would have been there to the very end for her best friend. Carly's Castle has taken in many pupsters from anywhere and everywhere, but I've never had such a heart wrenching experience like I had when my precious Roxie arrived. There is always a "first" for everything, and no doubt, when the next "first" comes along, I may not understand the "how's' and why's'" of it, but I won't be a bit surprised. Please keep Roxie in your prayers. Thank you. Name: Ruby June 27, 2014 - RIP Sweet Ruby Name: Sammy April 29, 2013 - At 6:00 PM this evening Sammy, our little trooper, went to Rainbow Bridge, held in his foster mom's arms. He will be missed but we take comfort in knowing that he is now pain free and romping in the grass and flowers alongside his foster brother, Sunny D, who recently went to the Bridge. Hopefully they both have lots of squeaky toys that they both loved so very much! Thank you to everyone who helped us help Sammy to live a good life in his foster home these past 2 years. He was quite a little charmer. :) March 12, 2013 - Sammy needs a special home that will be patient and loving with him. He is a tiny pup with a big personality in spite of his neurological issues. Please read his entire bio before applying to adopt him! October 14, 2012 - Sammy is a very special little guy. He has multiple medical issues yet he acts as if he doesn't realize that he isn't larger than life. Sammy has atlanto axial instability, hydrocephalus, syringomelia, subarachnoid cysts, chiari and bilateral perineal hernias. Since coming to YHR, he has had four surgeries and bounced back from all of them with great strength. He definitely is determined to be normal and has a will to live. Sammy's favorite things to do are to eat and play with his squeaky toys. Once comfortable with you, he even barks orders at his people. Yap--come feed me, yap--come pet me, yap--pick me up, yap, yap, yap. He also loves to give kisses. Sammy is willing and ready to join his permanent family and just asks that they understand he is special needs, but wants to be treated like all the rest, just better. Sept 18, 2012 - Sammy continues to have some issues, but is stable. August 16, 2012 - Sammy was discharged from the hospital today and is recovering in his foster home. He is doing well. August 15, 2012 - Sammy's surgery was done today and he did well. He will hopefully be discharged tomorrow. August 13, 2012 - Sammy's bladder had slipped back into the hernia again. They are basically going to do the same procedure as last time but will attach the bladder in a different area. The last time they attached it to the side of the abdominal wall....and also the colon was attached on the other side. The surgeon explained that with the colon, they actually cut into it so that the bonding occurs...but with the bladder they cannot do that because the wall is thinner; so, they do a scraping that is meant to irritate it and hope that it will bond. Apparently that did not work....so this time they will attach it to another area....in the front of the abdominal wall (the linea alba). This area is more amenable to this procedure but they don't like to do it because if a pup needs surgery in the future and the surgeon does not know the bladder is attached there, then they can actually cut into the bladder. I assured him that anyone who might adopt Sammy will be very aware of this. He suggested that if he ever needs surgery that it really should be done at A&M since they have all of his history and will be aware of this procedure. He has spoken with his colleagues and they all agree that going back in and trying to repair the hernia is too risky. He feels very confident that this procedure will work. He is planning on doing the surgery later today since a couple of other cases have come in that are priority. He said that if they get any emergencies up there today, then Sammy may end up being put off until tomorrow. We are hopeful that they get it done today. August 13, 2012 - Sammy was rushed to the vet this afternoon with a problem with his hernia. He is on his way to Texas A&M for emergency admission. Will update when we know more. July 5, 2012 - Sammy is doing very well in his recovery! June 16, 2012 - Sammy was discharged from the hospital yesterday and is recovering well. June 14, 2012 - Sammy's surgery went well today and he will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow morning! June 13, 2012 - Sammy had a medical emergency yesterday. He was unable to void because his bladder had slipped into the perineal hernia. He was seen by the vet and stabilized and then transported this morning to Texas A&M. The surgeon at A&M explained that once these things fail, they become more problematic to repair because of the scar tissue; and the fact that Sammy had the mesh the second time, makes it even more of a mess to deal with. Couple that with the fact that it is a very sensitive area with a lot of nerves, it is not something they like to do. With Sammy, added to all of that is the fact that he is very high risk due to all of his neurological issues. Because his bladder is slipping in there, something must be done because it is life threatening. He is going to do a cytopexy on Sammy tomorrow. They will be attaching his bladder to the abdominal wall. It will form scar tissue that will help to keep it attached...that way it cannot move back into the hernia again. He feels that this is Sammy's best option. It should prevent any further issues like this and they won't have to have him under anesthesia for a lengthy time. He is very concerned about the anesthesia. Please keep Sammy in your thoughts and prayers. May 31, 2012 - There really are no changes with Sammy. The one thing not mentioned previously is that he requires cyclosporine eye drops for dry eye. Sammy is a love! 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!! Name: Sandy September 1 2007: It is with great sadness that I report to you that Sandy traveled to Heaven yesterday August 31, 2007 at 11:03 AM. While he is missed by his foster mom and foster siblings, we all know that he is no longer in pain and is romping in the meadows and sniffing flowers. July 31, 2007: Sandy is really starting to show his age. He is very thin even though he does eat pretty well. He is losing muscle mass and ambulates slowly except for the times he goes outside with the other pups. He then gets this strength from somewhere and bounds out of the house with his ears flopping, barking the entire time. Following is his story prior to becoming a Furever Ours pup: March 31, 2007: After many trips to the vet and to a veterinary ophthamologist, Sandy's eye has healed. He most likely only sees shadows out of his left eye, but has some vision in his right eye. He gets around very well and loves to go ourside. As you can see, he looks SO much better! He still has a good appetite as long as he gets his home cooking and it is warm! The vet believes that he is easily around 15 or older. February 21, 2007: Sandy has been to a vet who specializes in cardiology/internal medicine. He had two ultrasounds...one of his abdomen and one of his chest. We still do not know exactly what is going on with his GI tract, but he has been started on meds for his heart. Poor little man has really been through it. Additionally, his eye was evaluated again today and one ulcer has healed, but not the other; so another drop was added to his regimen. The main goal is to save the eye and to try to retain as much vision as possible. He is certainly much more cheerful. He holds his eye open now and even runs outside with my other pups. His appetite is great with his new food! February 6, 2007: Poor Sandy developed a GI problem for 24 hours and was at the vet yesterday. He received an injection for that and a fecal was done. Results were negative, and he is better today. His eye was still ulcerated so they did a procedure to help it heal. Today he is keeping his eye open more and I am hopeful it is improving. He has an appointment on Thursday, Feb. 8th. His appetite continues to improve thanks to a special recipe from a healthy cookbook for pups! February 3, 2007: Sandy had the stint removed from his eyelid yesterday. His ulcers are not nearly as deep so we think we have saved his eye. Not sure about how his vision will be. He is back to square one receiving the ulcer drops every 24 hours and will be reevaluated on the 5th. Thankfully, the pain medicine has helped him and he seems to be a bit more cheerful. I am cooking for him (he LOVES that) and he has now gained one pound in 10 days!! January 25, 2007 In addition to all of his other medical issues, now poor little Sandy has two eye ulcers in one eye. He has a stint to protect that eye and promote healing; and is receiving eye drops around the clock to try to save his eye. He is on antibiotics and pain medication. Needless to say, his medical bills are mounting and anything you can donate would be appreciated...or just use the links on our front page to help out! I am putting a pic of his eye here not to upset anyone, but to show what this poor baby is going through. January 2007: Sandy has been having a problem with his appetite and has been losing quite a bit of weight. He had blood tests done and an x-ray which showed an enlarged heart and small liver. He then went to an internal medicine/cardiologist and two ultrasounds were done. He also had special blood tests done which have been sent to Texas A&M. Anything you can do to help with his veterinary costs will be appreciated. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. August 19, 2006 - This is a recent picture of Sandy. He is doing SO well and is getting over his shyness. He will be groomed this week and will be even more handsome than he is now if that is possible! Will post a new picture soon. August 2, 2006 - Did some investigating and found out that Lincoln's real name is Sandy. He responds to that, so we have given him his name back! Someone had found him in November 2005 and she had named him and also cared for him for a few months. She gave him to another person and somehow he ended up in a shelter. Poor baby has been around. He is adjusting very well. He is a bit hand shy..seems someone must have hit him at some time. Very sweet little boy! July 15, 2006 - GOOD NEWS!! Lincoln's eyes are doing very well thanks to some super duper concoction the vets make here for ulcerated corneas. It has to be used every hour the first day..every two the second..and so on. BUT...it has worked! His left eye is fine and the right only has a couple of scratches left on the cornea. No cataracts and he is now opening his eyes and can see! He can hear as well...not sure how well..but he does look up when I call his name now! He has another issue that we will need to have addressed...a grade IV heart murmur. He will be seen by the cardiologist for this. He is a darling pupster! Just so wonderfully easy going and gets along very well with the other pups in the house. Someone will be very lucky to have him as a pal! July 9, 2006 - Lincoln has been tossed around quite a bit the past year. He was rescued from the streets in December 2005 by a lady who took care of him for a while, but then turned him over to a shelter in June 2006. He was scheduled to be euthanized when we found out about him. Lincoln is thought to be 6 years old. For his age, he does have quite a bit of "wear and tear" by visual examination; but his lab work was not all that bad except for elevated white count due to an awful upper respiratory infection he is being treated for. He is thought to be almost deaf and now due to ulcerated corneas, could end up partially blind in both eyes. He is receiving treatment for them and does have some vision, but we think it is very limited. His skin is a mess from flea bites, but that will heal. He is an absoulte LOVE. He lets his foster mom put his eye drops in and give him his medicine without a fuss at all. He does not even flinch when she touches him to wake him. Just a very trusting little boy in spite of what he has been through. He loves to go out on a leash for a walk and is housebroken. Please think about taking this special little boy into your home if you have time to cuddle with him and love him. He is a sweetheart! Name: Sassy March 12, 2009 - Sassy you are now with your brother, Maxwell...until we meet again...... Name: Scarlett On December 7th, 2015, with great sadness we saw Miss Scarlett off to the Rainbow Bridge cradled in her daddy’s arms. She had a rough start in life as all she was good for was as a breeding machine. Then once she was no longer needed for that she was dumped outside and ended up with heartworms. But some kind person found her and got her to Yorkie Haven where she was cared for and found her way to us. She was an absolute joy to have as a part of our family. Unfortunately her poor little kidneys gave out. We did our best to make her well and to give her the best life we could. We only had her with us for 3 years and 7 wonderful months. Scarlett’s passing has left a huge whole in our hearts but we know she's running free and happy with Max, Sadie, Gizmo, Sweet Pea, Coco, and Jack over the Rainbow Bridge. She will be missed by her mommy, daddy, Sprocket, Bailey, and Buster and all who knew her. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 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! Name: Scottie 9/4/24 - Scottie's foster mom and dad let him cross over to Rainbow Bridge today. His little body had given all it could give. Now he is with his previous mom and dad in heaven. Bye sweet boy! What’s that you say honey? You are going to have to talk louder because I’m hard of hearing. My eyesight also isn’t what it used to be because of these darn cataracts. And to top it off, I recently went to the vet and was told I have a grade 4 heart murmur. It’s ok though, the vet gave me some medicine to take, (Enalapril, 2.5 mg., ½ tab twice daily; Furosemide, 20 mg., ½ tab twice daily; and Vetmedin, 2.5 mg., ½ tab twice daily) and it makes me feel like new. Well, maybe not like NEW, but heck, what do you expect from a 14-year-old yorkie? Oops, there goes my mind getting all side-tracked again. My name is Scottie and I entered Yorkie Haven Rescue because my mom’s eyes, ears and mind weren’t all they used to be either and she had to go live in a nursing home. This old age thing doesn’t play favorites does it? Well, I hope my age doesn’t scare you away, because I’m definitely not ready to check out, just ready to check into a new home that wants a distinguished older man. Someone they can watch their soaps with and pet as they relieve their stress. Anyway, I’m in a great foster home now and foster mom and dad just love me to pieces. They are always telling me what a good and sweet boy I am. They sure do know how to make an old-timer feel special. They have 2 other dogs here at my foster home and I fit right in and we’ve been known to play a little. However, I do think that a home without young dogs and children would be best since I am in retirement. Foster mom and dad let me sleep with them and I really love that, but I also don’t mind taking naps on the sofa or in a few of the dog beds around here. Once I warm up, I love all people, but since my sight and hearing are diminished, I’ll need you to be gentle and slow in the beginning. I’m really good about doing my business outside when taken and there are potty pads inside that I’ve been known to use as well. I hope you are ok though if I make a mistake since my bladder isn’t what it used to be either. With all of the cons I’ve been telling you about myself, I figured I better throw in some pros so you don’t quit reading my bio and move on to the next dog. I’m not a huge barker, which I’ve been told is a plus for my breed; I sleep good; I eat good; I’m an awesome car buddy; I’m a sweet snuggler; I’m cute; I’m loveable and I like to give kisses. Did that level the playing field? I think it should! I might have a few body parts that don’t function at 100% anymore, but I still feel love and have a lot of it to give. I’m an unconditional kind of guy, and if just given the chance, I would make you the happiest dog owner EVER! Name: Shelby 9/24/2018 - RIP Shelby - wish we could have saved you from that horrible place sooner. 9/24/18 - BIO COMING SOON! Shelby came to us from a bad breeding situation ... we are taking care of her vetting needs and then will assess her personality and post her bio. ***Shelby has a growth in her mouth. She is having her dental and spay done today. She had two oronasal fistulas that are being closed up and the growth removed and biopsied. Her remaining teeth that are in horrible shape are also being extracted today. Name: Snickers-NC 9/1/15 - It is with a very heavy heart that I post this update. Our little Snickers went to the Rainbow Bridge Saturday, 8/29/15. He just couldn't fight the battle that was going on inside him any longer. 5/4/15 - Snickers recently stopped getting chemo on a monthly basis because it is unfortunately ruining other organs and not making him feel well and in turn he stops eating. Since stopping the chemo he has done better and is back to eating, but the recent ultrasound showed that the cancerous tumor has grown a little and his BUN continues to be higher than it should. The tumor had been shrinking and then stopped, but is now heading in the other direction. We are going to see how he does over the next several weeks and see where the tumor is with the next ultrasound before deciding what our next steps may be. His oncologist was so excited because he has made it longer than other pups with his same condition that were on chemo. He was only expected to make it maybe a year but has surpassed that and is at two years post diagnosis and doing pretty well. If only the chemo did not destroy other organs and make him sick he would continue to be on it. We do not want to put him through more than he should be and we will take it one day at a time and see how he does. He is a favorite at the specialists office, even though going there now stresses him out significantly. He is such a sweet and loving little man and when he is feeling good he will still chase and play with the toys and of course loves all the attention he can get. 5/21/2014 - Snickers had his chemotherapy and ultrasound a few days ago and the tumor is a little smaller than the last time! This is wonderful news because in the past year it has decreased in size at three out of the four ultrasounds he has had. He is doing very well in spite of having chemo once a month, he is tired the day of treatment but by the next day he is playing fetch. 9/9/13 - Snickers has been receiving chemo every three weeks since we found out he had bladder cancer. They have checked the cancer twice since starting and surprisingly is has shrunk each time, which is fantastic! It can usually shrink a little, but his oncologist was surprised to see it has shrunk so much. Given it is working we will continue the chemo in hopes that it keeps it either shrinking or at least keeps it from growing. He will also remain on antibiotics to ward off any infections since he is very prone to them given his current condition. 4/22/13 – Snickers visited the oncologist today. Given the type of cancer and where it is located chemo would give him on average another 11 months with us. Hopefully it will keep it from growing or potentially make it shrink a little and maybe we will get more than 11 months with him. Without chemo it would only be 6 months on average. So, we have opted to start chemo for Snickers. He had his first treatment today and will receive chemo every 3 weeks for a total of 6 treatments. At the end of the 6 treatments we will assess where he is at and determine whether to continue chemo and how often or decide to stop. His chemo treatments cost around $300 each time. He will also be on an anti-inflammatory and antibiotics to help keep infections at bay. We are hopeful we will have more than 11 months with him. 4/15/13 – Unfortunately we got some bad news for Snickers today. He has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Because the abnormality is in the smallest part of the bladder a biopsy could not be taken; so they took several pictures and sent them to the pathologist which came back saying it definitely looked like cancer. We are scheduling an appointment with the oncologist to see if she recommends any medications to help keep him comfortable or any other courses of action we could take. He has been struggling with urinary tract infections over the past couple months that medication was not taking care of, so he had an x-ray done to rule out stones and an ultrasound done where an abnormality was found. Our vet took a biopsy of it and sent it in, which has led us to this unfortunate news for Snickers. 11/14/12 – Snickers is still doing fantastic! He LOVES to play with toys. He will play fetch and loves to push the toys under the furniture and then bark at you to get them out for him. He can be quite silly! He has been enjoying playing keep away from another pup in his foster home too. She will chase him around barking at him wanting the toy and he just picks it up and runs from her! Snickers is still quite the little snuggle bug and enjoys some couch time like the other pups in his foster home. He gives kisses, although he can’t quite reach sometimes. 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! Name: Sophie Kate October 6, 2014 - It is with much sadness that we report that our precious Sophie Kate went to Rainbow Bridge this morning. She had been under a vet's care recently due to severe illness and she passed peacefully this morning. Please keep her wonderful foster family in your thoughts and prayers ... they loved her so much. Fly with the angels Sophie Kate until we see you again..... March 13, 2013 - Hi, it's me Miss Kate (Sophie). It's been awhile since I've written an update, how time flies when you're having fun, hmm? My life here is grand, and I'm enjoying my stay but I'm always open to a warmer climate, i.e. Gulf Coastal State, or even a colder climate if you have a warm heart. I'm getting to be a little older now and am thinking I could retire here in Oklahoma too, but I do love to travel and would love to see other places. I love my long walks, there is always something fun to explore, or new dogs to meet. My favorite activity is curling up right next to a loving person, but I'm still a very active senior lady, that loves a good game of chase. 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! Name: Spanky 5/10/16 - It is with great sadness is that Spanky's foster mom and dad had to let him cross over to rainbow bridge this morning. He was a great baby and great foster. We were so blessed to have gotten him and had him for the time that we did and even though he did not get his forever home he was loved and had a last name for the time he was in our program. He could not have been more lucky if he would have gotten adopted as we love our fosters as our own and Spanky was definitely loved. Now you can hear and see again Spanky. So hear me when I say we love you and miss you. 11/11/14 - Along with Senior Spanky's hearing and eyesight issues, he is now on daily Thyroid medicine to keep his Thyroid in check. What can we say, with age comes ailments. Same with people, doesn't mean we aren't just as good. 5/13/14 - Spanky’s hearing and sight aren’t that perfect anymore and his dementia has kicked in, but he still has a great quality of life. Spanky realizes that he isn’t the best catch in the pond and he may just spend the rest of his life in his foster home since there are so many other more appealing pups to adopt. But that doesn’t matter to him since he and his foster parents know that he is the catch of the century and is hands down the best baby ever. March 12, 2013 - Spanky is still the grandpa of his foster home while awaiting his forever home. He makes sure that everyone follows the rules or they will have to deal with his grandpa lectures. Spanky is a great loving pup that truly appreciates life. His eyesight and hearing are diminishing, but he gets around just fine and hears what he wants to hear. He has to be with and near his humans at all times and needs a home where he can be treated with the respect that he never got in his younger years. 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. Name: Sunny Bunny Name: Sunny D February 19, 2013 - Sunny D had two days at home with his foster home and was able to have a small bit of normalcy. Sadly we could not keep him out of renal failure and he took a sudden turn for the worse today. We let Sunny D go to Rainbow Bridge at 3:05 PM today. Our precious boy is with the angels now. God Speed Sweet Sunny D We are so appreciative of Sunny D's angels who have donated $2560 towards his bill of $7,811.74 February 12, 2013 - Sunny D had the part of his tongue that was necrotic removed a few days ago. He is having a bit of a time trying to adapt to drinking and eating without the front 1/3 of his tongue. He is presently in the hospital for 1 - 2 days for fluids and to replace his feeding tube. We are hopeful that he will adapt soon...throughout all of this he is still the same sweet Sunny D! :) February 3, 2013 - Sunny D is tolerating the feeding tube and has not had any vomiting. They plan to advance his feeding tomorrow. They discovered today that he had a blood clot in the tip of his tongue and they are thinking that perhaps that is why he is not eating. He is now being given a mouthwash to help with that discomfort so hopefully he will start eating. February 2, 2013 - Sunny D had to have a feeding tube put in today because he is not eating anything at all. He did lick a tiny bit of vanilla yogurt off of his foster mom's finger tonight when she visited. He is on some new meds and we are hopeful they will help him to feel better and want to eat. Please, please keep this sweet baby in your prayers. February 1, 2013 - Sunny D has been ill this week and was at the vet for three days for IV fluids. He did not respond to treatment and was referred to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston yesterday and admitted to ICU. We will update when we have a diagnosis. He is definitely in renal failure but there are other issues as well. December 20, 2012 - Sunny D has elevated kidney values and has been put on a special diet. May 14, 2012 - Hey there!!! Stop right now..don't you dare scroll down any further! It's ME! I can make you very happy...give me a chance! I would love to be the only pup for you to spoil and I promise to give you all the love you need! 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 will not do well with a home with children. 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! :) ------ 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! 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! Name: Teddy 10/6/25 - It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that we had to say goodbye to Teddy today and let him cross over to Rainbow Bridge. Throughout this, Teddy fought valiantly. Unfortunately, the toll of the lymphangiectasia and pancreatitis proved to be too great and was too much for his little body. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of kindness, love and support from all of you. Your generous donations not only allowed us to provide him with the best care possible during his fight, but also reminded us of the love surrounding these furbabies. Although we hoped for a different outcome, we take comfort in knowing that he is now free from pain and running joyfully in a place where he can be at peace. Thank you for being part of his journey and for the support you all showed him. He will forever hold a special place in our hearts. UPDATE 10/5/25 - The vomiting has stopped and Teddy is being fed through the E tube; but, shows no interest in eating. They are going to have a dentist consult tomorrow to see if there is anything bothering him in his mouth. (he did have a recent dental just before all of this started). They are also increasing his prednisone dose. So, not anything great today, but definitely not worse. Will update tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who is stepping up to help us help Teddy!! 10/4/25 - LSU Update this morning: Teddy has shown mild improvement overnight. Teddy has pancreatis and also a protein losing enteropathy. Because his albumin is so low, they are unable to scope him and biopsy; but are treating as if it is lymphangectasia since it can be common in yorkies. They are doing blood work to rule out another cause of PLE which is fungal in nature. He is being fed through the E tube a very, very low fat diet of potatoes and tilapia. Today's goal, since the vomiting has stopped and he is tolerating the feedings, will be to try to get him to eat on his own. He had a fecal enema yesterday to try to get his intestines back on track. He has had constant diarrhea. So far, no diarrhea for 8 hours, so that is a good sign. Teddy seemed more alert and engaged today! We happy with his progress and will update each day. Thank you for all the well wishes and donations! So very much appreciated! 10/2/25 - We transferred Teddy to LSU Veterinary Hospital today. He is stable but they need to get to the bottom of the cause of his vomiting and diarrhea. We will update as we know more. 9/30/25 - Teddy is still in the hospital with no major improvements, but has not gotten any worse. He could sure use all the prayers he could get. We know he would rather be feeling better, eating on his own, and laying in the comfort of his foster home. We are just having to be patient right now and let his body hopefully respond positively to the medical care he is receiving. 9/26/25 - Teddy had been discharged from the hospital and was doing well; but, took another turn and is now back in the hospital this evening. He has pancreatitis and they have put a feeding tube in because he will not eat. We will update as we know more. 9/15/25 - Sweet Teddy is still in hospital receiving medicine and and appropriate food to try to work towards raising his albumin levels. It is looking as he could have lymphangeactasia and all the necessary steps are being taken to treat accordingly. Keep sending prayers his way that his levels continue to rise and he can get back in the comfort of his foster home and continue a regime there. 9/13/2025 - Teddy suddenly began vomiting and was seen by his vet and referred for emergency care due to low albumin. He had an emergency ultrasound done and has inflammed pancreas/likely pancreatitis and also possible lymphangectasia. He is on IV meds and hetastarch is being give. Please keep Teddy in your thoughts and prayers. Donations for his care deeply appreciated 9/8/25 - Sweet little Teddy had his dental Friday, 9/5/25, and he unfortunately had to lose the remaining of the teeth he had left since they were so bad. Teddy said that he is going to make this into a positive situation and celebrate the fact that now he gets to eat canned food and his mouth feels brand new. Way to go Teddy. You’ve been elected the motivational speaker for the group now!! 9/4/25 - Hi! My name is Teddy and I’m a sweet, independent little guy looking for a calm, understanding home where I can be myself.. I was surrendered through no fault of my own — I was just a little too much for the older, more fragile pup in my previous home. I been told that I have the best mixture in my personality. I’m energetic and calm, happy to join you on walks and adventures, but am also content to snooze the day away in a cozy spot, which is usually the sofa or the dog beds. I don’t really play with toys much, but having a few around is nice in case I decide to take up squeaking. I might need a little extra help hearing your calls because of my diminished hearing, but a high-pitched yodel can get my attention. I do not get spooked by the normal loud household noises, and that is all thanks to the hearing loss. Gotta look at the bright side of things! I am not a fan of big, playful dogs, but I do well with other calm dogs my size — as long as they don't expect me to be their new best friend. I’m more of a "parallel play" kind of guy. I prefer doing my own thing, but don’t mind sharing space. I will use the pee pads that are provided in my foster home, but have been known to make a few mistakes. The good side is that if you bring me out enough, I will always do my job outside. I’m an explorer at heart. When I’m in a new environment, I get very focused on sniffing out every corner of the new surroundings before I pay attention to the humans. Kind of a doggy detective. But don’t worry, once I’m settled, my friendly and affectionate side shines. I love people and will happily sit in your lap for a bit before finding a place nearby to settle. At night, sometimes I choose to sleep with my foster mom, and other nights, I give attention to the sofa and a few dog beds. I’m not clingy and won’t follow you from room to room, so if you are looking for a companion who respects your personal space, I’m your guy! All I know, is that I’m sure to steal your heart if you choose me! 8-27-25 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Teddy Bear 10/29/2020 - Rest In Peace my precious Teddy. I will love you forever..... until we meet again I hope and pray my mom is holding you for me. TEDDY BEAR HAS BEEN ADOPTED! August 2008 - Teddy Bear is quite the amazing little guy! He is finished with physical therapy and gets along so much better than he did prior to surgery. He has maintained muscle tone and flexibility in the right leg that was operated on! 6-4-08 - Teddy Bear was seen by the orthopedic surgeon today and he was thrilled to see how he has progressed! We are discontinuing physical therapy but will continue with a home program and he will be seen in one week and then in two weeks. The goal is to try to get more flexibility if possible, but to at least maintain what he does have. If we see him slipping, he will restart his physical therapy sessions. His left leg is not as affected as his right was, so we are not going to operate on this leg. He will always need to keep his legs exercised to maintain muscle tone and flexibility. Teddy Bear does have hip dysplasia but we are hopeful that because of his size it will not ever cause him any problems. Teddy is a very happy go lucky pup and he loves to play tug of war with his foster siblings. He also loves to run! Anyone thinking of adopting Teddy Bear must be aware and willing to follow up with whatever veterinary care he might need in the future. 5-14-08 - Be sure to check out Teddy's new videos. We have two links on our front page of Teddy hard at work in physical therapy. He uses a treadmill underwater to help build up his muscles and also help him learn to use his right leg properly. He is showing a lot of improvement! 5-8-08 - Teddy continues to improve and is learning how to use his right leg properly. He goes to physical therapy twice/week and has a home therapy program. It is very exciting to watch his progress. His nails on that foot are actually starting to grow! He is now walking on the pad of his foot which he had not been able to do before. We will soon have videos of him at physical therapy and apologize for the delay. The cd had somehow gotten cracked, so we are getting a new one. 4-21-08 - Teddy went to therapy today and they said his knee flexion had improved by 16 degrees! He is using his leg more and more and doing so well! They took a video of him walking and we hope to get a copy of it this week and put it on the site. He is doing just fantastic! 4-18-08 Teddy is doing very well in physical therapy! He is walking on the pad of his little foot now for the first time ever! The physical therapist said he has shown remarkable improvement! We are so excited for him! 4-8-08 - Teddy had a splint on his leg until today..it was removed and he will start physical therapy on Friday, 3-11-08. We are excited and encouraged by his continued progress! He has a recovery period ahead of him, but is beginning to use this leg and can now put his paw flat on the ground for the first time in his life! Once he has mastered using this leg and has regained some muscle mass, he will have surgery to repair the other leg. We could not be doing all of this for him if not for all of the wonderful Haven supporters! Thank you so much for your emails of kind words, prayers for Teddy and your donations to help us pay for his care! Thanks to all of you, we have paid a large portion of the first surgery and we still have therapy and another operation ahead. Your support is deeply appreciated! 3-26-08 - The pins and fixater were removed from Teddy Bear's leg and he is now able to bend his knee! His surgeon is very happy with the outcome of this surgery as are all of us at the Haven! We plan to get a video up in the next few days to show his improvement...it is so exciting to see! 3-20-08 - Teddy Bear's sutures were removed yesterday and the pins in his leg were checked. The vet is very pleased with his progress. He will return next week for a check up. 3-15-08 - Teddy Bear continues to do well! He wants to run and play with his foster siblings but we are having to limit him a bit so that he does not injure himself. He still has the pins in his leg and they don't need to be jostled. He was at the vet again and they are happy with the way he looks. Today, he actually put his foot down on the floor! He will need to learn how to walk on it normally, but it is a good sign that he is trying to use it! 3-11-08 - Teddy Bear is doing very well! He is eating and drinking and his incision looks good. He is sporting his new Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists bandana! Many thanks to them for helping little Teddy Bear and treating him so well! And...thank you to all of his friends and donors. We could not be doing this for him with out all of you! 3-10-08 - Teddy Bear is home! He is being kept quiet and is on pain medications. New pictures of him will be uploaded tomorrow. 3-8-08 - Teddy Bear had his surgery yesterday and was scheduled to come home today, but had a reaction to the ansthesia and pain medications; and is being kept in the hospital until Monday. Only his right leg was operated on because once the ultrasound was done, it was found that, in addition to the contractures, he had a dislocated knee. That was repaired and his quadricep muscle was released. His leg is now in a flexed position and he has an external fixater on that leg. Hopefully, he will be ready to go home on Monday 3-10-08. Due to the extensive surgery that had to be done, the other leg has been put on hold for now. 2-25-08 - Teddy Bear was seen by the orthopedic specialist today and found to have contractures of the muscles in his hind legs which is causing his knees and "ankles" to be stiff and unbending. He walks on his tippy toes and is unable to put the pads of his back paws on the ground. He wears his nails down past the quick. His right knee is actually pulled backwards a bit which makes him actually walk on the top of his foot and he ends up skinning the tops of his little feet. Teddy Bear has been scheduled for surgery on March 7th to cut and release the muscles in his little hind legs. He will then have physical therapy after that. There is a chance this condition could return and being an unusual conditon, they cannot tell us the exact cause although it has been successfully operated on. The chances are 50/50 that he will fully recover and be able to walk normally. The surgery is not so invasive that it will harm him or make him worse. Teddy is a young, healthy pup and we want him to have the best possible chance at being able to run and play normally. Any donation will be deeply appreciated. His surgery and hospitalization will be approximately $2,200. Please, please keep this little man in your thoughts and prayers. We have one picture of him that shows him with his foster brother, Matty. As you can see, he is kissing Matty...Teddy is a dear little guy! 2-15-08 - Teddy is a love! He loves to run and play with his foster siblings. He does sometimes end up with the tops of his little toes skinned up and hates to wear booties. We have made an appointment for another opinion on him with an orthopedic specialist. Hopefully, if there are no surgical options, they can give us some kind of idea of how to prevent further injuries to him. He runs SO fast and loves to play tug of war...such a great spirit! His appointment is on Feb. 25th and his bio will be updated at that time. 12-2007 - Teddy Bear has put some much needed weight on. He is doing very well with his housebreaking. He gets along very well with most of his foster siblings. He will need to go to a home where there are no young children and no steps. 9/23/07: Teddy's orthopedic evaluation was a bit depressing. The vet did not think there is anything that can be done for him surgically. We are considering another opinion although we do not want him to undergo anything drastic. He has some arthritis in his knees and hips. 9/8/2007: Teddy Bear is scheduled to be neutered on Monday, 9/10/2007. His orthopedic evaluation will be done after that. 8/14/2007: Teddy Bear was seen by the vet and had his check up. Thankfully he was heartworm negative and his lab studies were within normal range. He had some fleas and ear mites, but they have been taken care of. An x-ray was done of his hips and legs and no old fractures or injuries were seen. The vet thinks that his problem is probably ligament and/or tendon related. He will be seeing an orthopedic specialist to determine if anything can be done to help him. He does have very limited range of motion in his knees but his ankles will not bend, so he walks on his tippy toes and his little nails are ground way down. He does not seem to have any pain and is a cheerful little guy who is enjoying playing with his foster brothers and sisters. 8/10/2007: Sweet little Teddy Bear needs help to find out why his knees will not bend. He walks with stiff back legs that go out to the side and he wobbles a bit at times. It even appears that his hips may be affected. The family that surrendered him said that they think he was born this way. They had not had him evaluated by a vet in the time that he had been with them and they had no history prior to that. He is 5 pounds but a bit on the thin side. His age is estimated to be 1 but that may change once the vet sees him. He will be evaluated by the our vet on Monday, August 13th and hopefully we will have some answers as to why his legs are like this. An update will follow at that time. Name: Teddy Bear 9/13/15 - Teddy Bear crossed over to rainbow bridge today. We were blessed to have given him a great life for the amount of time that we had him, but we are happy because now Teddy can hear again and is finally in perfect health to run and frolock. God speed Teddy! We Love You! Thanks for gracing us with your presence even if it was just for a short period. 5/7/15 - What’s that you say honey? You are going to have to talk slower and look straight at me when you are talking to me because my old ears have kinda quit working. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t make a great pet, just oblivious to noises. My eyes have started with a tad of haziness too. Heck, what do you expect, my estimated date of birth is 3/05 which means I just turned 10 years old. Don’t be scared away by that because it doesn’t mean I’m ready to check out, just ready to check into a new home that wants a lap dog, someone they can watch their soaps with and pet as they relieve their stress. I was turned into the local dog pound. Guess the fact that I’m as cute as a Teddy Bear couldn’t hold up against my age and declining body parts with my last owners. How cold can humans be? You wouldn’t want your children to just “put you out” once you are getting older would you? We all need love. Seems I was in need of some major dental work when I was pulled from animal control, so I went to see the dogtor and he pretty much took all those nasty stumps out. Boy, can I tell you how much better this makes me feel. I’m not toothless, I’m the proud owner of 2 fine teeth and can eat hard food fine if you mix it with water and let it soften or just feed me soft food. Either way, I’m a chow hound, so I’ll eat. Oh, while we are talking about eating, I’ll just go ahead and tell you, I’m overweight! I guess at my old house, I ate a lot. I’m being cut back now and will need to continue on a diet until I’m at a desired weight. I’m up to date on shots, spayed and tested negative for heartworms. So even though I’m a little on the hefty side, my ears can’t hear anymore and my eyes are just starting to get a little cloudy, my heart works fine and I will love you unconditionally if given the chance. 5/3/15 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Tessie January 8, 2014 - "Tessie - she will be loved forever." Adopted in 2007 Tori and Tess are 2 adorable little girls that came from horrible living conditions. They are 2 of 237 dogs seized from a puppy mill. Despite living in a puppymill all their lives they are very sweet and loving. We think they are a few years old, but will know more after their check-ups. It wasn't long after getting to their foster home that they started playing with each other and their toys. They are very bonded to each other and will only be adopted as a pair. They have been through too much in their lives to be separated now. They will be evaluated for several weeks before they will be ready to be adopted. More updates will be coming soon. Name: Theodora 1/22/19 - Theodora's health has been deteriorating very fast lately and it was decided to let her graciously cross over to rainbow bridge and join the rest of the Haven pups running and barking with their newfound bodies. We will miss you Theodora and although we were not able to find you your forever home, please know you were loved while in your foster mom's care and, there, you were a part of a family. 10/31/18 - Trick or treat! I know what a real treat would be. That would be for someone to want to adopt me and give me that senior home that I could be the only dog and be loved on. Foster mom doesn't believe that I every really knew love. I do enjoy belly rubs and being talked to sweet and would love to sit on the sofa and watch tv with my human. Please don't let me being a senior scare you away. I'm still cute, sweet, lovable and in need of a home. 7/23/18 - What’s that you say honey? You are going to have to talk slower and look straight at me when you are talking to me because my hearing is on the fritz. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t make a great pet, just oblivious to noises. I also have cataracts, but get around just fine. Heck, what do you expect? My estimated date of birth is 7/05 which means I just made 13. Don’t be scared away by that because it doesn’t mean I’m ready to check out, just ready to check into a new home that wants a senior baby to love, someone they can watch their soaps with and give belly rubs to. I was brought to animal control by my so-called owners to be euthanized. How cold can people be? You wouldn’t want your children to just “put you out” once you got older would you? I wasn't really loved that much anyway. I was never spayed, my teeth were in dire need of cleaning, I had mammary tumors, a hernia, and an infection in both eyes. A sweet lady from YHR came and took me out of the cage I was in and brought me to her home. She also brought me to the vet and I have now had all of the necessary vetting taken care of. My tumors were sent off and all were benign. I am a little old senior lady that will roll over for belly rubs. Foster mom gets my attention by letting me see her first so she doesn't startle me and that is very helpful. My foster mom has found out that I am very food aggressive, so if you have other dogs, I will need to be separated to eat or when given treats. I otherwise co-exist fine with other dogs as long as they don't want to play with me and don't bully me. This little old lady doesn't take any crap. I'm not one of those clingy yorkies. I might have wanted to be when I was younger, but when you do without for so long, you learn to live like no attention is normal. Except for the belly rubs.... I do like those. My foster mom said that it is a shame that one of God's creatures had to go through life until the age of 13 years before finding a nice place to sleep, nice people, medical treatment and a soft touch. Well, 13 isn't the end of the road in yorkie years and I'm in the market for parents and a home to call my own. I might not be a young little tot, but I do have feelings and life left and my heart works just fine. If you wouldn't mind sharing space with an old lady that doesn't ask for much, just fill out an application. One click away from your upgraded Inbox 7/11/18 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Tinkerbell August 9, 2006 - January 3, 2007 God speed my little Tinkerbell. I have no doubt that when God calls me home, I will no doubt see your magical twinkle, as you flutter your little puppy angel wings atop Rainbow Bridge. - Anne and Carly's Castle ------------------------------------------------- A special thank you to Suzanne Renaud for allowing us to use her lovely image for Tinkerbell since we did not have a picture. Please view our Links page for a link to Suzanne's website. Name: Tinkerbell August 15, 2010 - Tinkerbell passed away this morning. It is a very sad day for all of us, Tinkerbell was such a special little girl. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 07/06/10 – Tinkerbell is doing really well!! She is able to breathe much better and her coughing has gotten better because of the medicine. She is a very sweet little girl that would love nothing more than to have you pet her all day long! With her breathing better she is now able to roll over and have you rub her belly. She is not housetrained, but has done well with wearing a diaper and the diaper has actually helped to keep hernia in too. 06/29/10 – Tinkerbell is a Chihuahua Yorkie mix that has bounced from home to home her entire life. She is a very sick little girl. She has a series of medical issues, which includes a very enlarged heart, a grade 6 heart murmur (which is the worst a pup can have), chronic bronchitis/respiratory disease, a hernia, and bad dental disease. Her bronchitis is keeping her from being able to breathe very well, so we have started her on some medicine to try and help her breathe better. It is only a matter of time before she goes into congestive heart failure, so we are watching her closely. Her teeth are so bad that they have just been falling out over time. Because she is so sick, we are unable to surgically repair any of her issues because she likely would not make it through surgery. It is amazing she has lived as long as she has with all her medical issues, so we are trying our best to give her some relief and make her happy and comfortable. She is a very sweet little girl that loves all affection. Please keep little Tinkerbell in your thoughts and prayers. Name: Tiny VERY SPECIAL & SWEET SENIOR BOY! 12/21/2021 - It is a very sad day for us, but we know that Tiny is now with his buddy Tiny Tim at the Bridge. His heart was slowing down and he was struggling, so his foster mom made the difficult decision to let him go. We are so thankful that we were able to give him two years of care and love after his family decided to desert him at the age of 14. We want to take this time to thank our wonderful donors who help us take care of these precious babies. While he did not get adopted, he lived in his foster home as if it were his home (which in the end, it was). He was a very loved little pup. 12/13/2021 - Tiny is starting to slow down. He had been stumbling a bit recently when walking and was put on prednisone due to suspicion of back issues. That did help him. Today, he did not want to eat which is not like him so he was taken to the vet. His blood work showed possible infection of some type and he was given an antibiotic injection. He also was given meds for his stomach. It was discovered that he has some degree of heart block. His heart rate is 52. There really is not much that can be done about that. We will just keep a close eye on him and hope his appetite improves. He is not in any distress. 4/9/2021 - Tiny was having diarrhea at night and after tests were done his vet put him on hydrolyzed dog foid and a low dose if prednisone which has proven to be the perfect fix! Because he had such a severe reaction to anesthesia we have decided not to have a dental done. He is eating well and not having any issues. He us simply too high risk for anesthesia. 3/13/20 - Tiny had some problems with anesthesia so his dental was not done. He will be seen by a specialist to evaluate and make a decision of what to do about his teeth. 1/27/2020 - If you are looking for a senior with a lot of love to give, Tiny is your man! We are SO happy to have been able to save this precious boy! He is still being treated for hookworms (second round of treatment) and then we will be checking his bloodwork again to see if we can proceed with his dental. Poor little guy has such awful teeth. He is on canned food with water added and eats like a champ! He gets so excited at meal time! We imagine it will be even better once those awful teeth are gone. He does sleep a lot due to his age, but when awake he is a happy little guy who gets around just fine. He doesn't ask to go outside but his foster mom takes him out every couple of hours and he immediately goes to the bathroom as soon as his feet hit the ground! He has had a couple of accidents but only because he was not taken out when he needed to be....he needs to go outside right after he wakes up and after he eats! His vision is probably limited because he has some cataracts and atrophy of his irises; but, he can see to get around. He cowers a bit when approached. Not sure if this is due to his limited vision or something in his past history. He clearly was not cared for at least in recent years. He is starting to come to his foster mom when she calls him by name. He sleeps in his foster mom's bed. He is picked up and put on the bed and put back down in the morning. He does not wake up early, so he doesn't attempt to get off of the bed. We are hopeful that we can find a home where Tiny will be loved for the rest of his life...he may have many years left. We surely hope so because we would love to make up for the neglect he suffered previously. 1/12/2020 - Tiny is coming along. Poor guy had hookworms on top of everything else. He just had his 3rd day of treatment and he is perking up quite a bit! We are sure this is what caused his anemia. He was sleeping a lot but much more alert now! He loves to go outside! We will get some pics of him walking around. Once he is better and blood work is improved, he will have a much needed dental. Thank you for helping us save this little man! 1/6/2020 - Tiny did have some alterations in his blood work He was anemic but it could be due to having fleas. He is eating well. We are going to give him a couple of weeks to eat and rest and then will repeat labs. He also is on antibiotics. 1/3/2020 - Tiny was going to be taken to a shelter by his owner when someone stepped in and picked him up and called us. He was transported to Houston yesterday and saw our vet this morning. Some of what he has that we know of are the following: skin infection, cataracts and atrophy of the irises, luxating patellas, ear infection, ear mites, small cyst on head, loose and terribly infected teeth and he is underweight. We will know more tomorrow when we get blood and urine results. Name: Tiny Tim 11/20/21 - Our sweet foster boy, Timmy, went to Rainbow Bridge tonight held tightly by his foster mom who loved him dearly. He fought so many health battles over the time we had him but this last one (cancer) was one he could not win. We are comforted in knowing that he is healthy now and running with the pups who passed before him. 12/27/2019 - Timmy is a special needs pup. He is on a prescription diet (Royal Canin Urinary SO) and thyroid supplement. He enjoys being hand fed. We know that his gall bladder is full of stones, but he has never had any issues with them; and the specialist advised to leave it alone as long as he is not ill. He walks slower these days and needs some assistance over door jams and the like. He sleeps cuddled up next to his foster mom. His hair is very thin so he wears shirts for warmth. He has recurrent skin issues and needs to be bathed every couple of days in prescription shampoo. Timmy is will go outside to pee but will still lift his leg in his foster home. Despite all of these things, Timmy is a sweet little love of a pup and would be happy to be held 24 hours/day! 6/20/18 - Timmy had his shoulder surgery two weeks ago and is doing very well! He was seen by the surgeon and also the physical therapist yesterday and he is doing even better than expected at this point! He is definitely a little trooper! He sends lots of kisses to everyone who donated to make his surgery possible! 4/2/18 - Timmy has a stubborn skin infection. Once we get that cleared up, he will be scheduled for surgery. 3/1/18 - Little Timmy can't seem to catch a break. He started having difficulty walking with his front feet crossing and his right shoulder popping in and out; and he was falling down frequently. He was seen by our orthopedic surgeon today in Houston and he said that Timmy needs surgery on his right shoulder. He is scheduled for an arthrodesis (fusion) of his right shoulder on March 16. His other shoulder is a bit loose, but he is hopeful that with the one being repaired there will be less of a demand on it and he may hopefully not need surgery on that other shoulder. 11.16.17 - Timmy went to the vet for an exam and an xray was done and he was found to have gall stones. Photo of the xray is in his pictures. He was referred to the specialist and he went today. An ultrasound showed that he has stones in his gall bladder, liver and bile ducts. We will be doing blood work every couple of months to keep a close eye on him. He is healthy now,and blood work looks great. He may never have issues with the stones; but must be watched closely for signs of obstruction. We don't know how long he has had them...and they may never be a problem for him. He had gone to the vet for something totally unrelated. 12/5/2016 - Timmy continues to do well. He is quite the little charmer and loves to be held. He must continue his RX diet. Timmy needs an understanding home. He likely spent much of his life outside and may never be fully housebroken. He cannot wear belly bands because of his surgery that changed the way he urinates, so the only way to protect furniture is to put a diaper on him. We think his sweet personality makes up for all. :) 3/2/15 - Timmy is doing well. He was recently checked out thoroughly and has not formed any stones. We are thinking the surgical procedure where his urethra was rerouted has fixed that issue; but an adopter must always be aware and have him checked on a regular basis. He is on prescription food: Royal Canin Urinary SO and must remain on that. 9/19/20`4 - Timmy is back in his foster home and doing well. He will need to be watched closely to see that his blood work continues to improve. He is taking all of his meds like a champ! 9/17/2014 - Timmy is doing very well and will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your prayers and donations! 9/14/2014 - Timmy (Tiny Tim) became ill overnight and was in the Emergency Clinic early this morning and then referred to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists this afternoon. Timmy in in ICU on IV fluids and antibiotics. His liver enzymes and white count were very elevated and he had a temp of 103.7. He has a probable liver infection, but he does have stones in his gall bladder; so they cannot rule out an obstruction until further studies are done. He will have an ultrasound tomorrow morning and hopefully that will tell us more. You all have been so generous lately with our sick girl, Lily Rose, so it is totally understood that it may be difficult for many to donate towards Timmy's vet care. If you can help, it will be appreciated. No amount is too small....if you can give up one cup of coffee for him, it will be a huge help and deeply appreciated. One thing we ask is that you please say a prayer for this precious boy. April 16, 2014 - Timmy has been on various diets to prevent bladder stones. With the surgery he had recently it is hopeful he will never have to have surgery again. He must be seen by a vet every three months to have his urine checked and be evaluated for stones. March 24, 2014 - Timmy had emergency surgery today to remove a bladder stone that was blocking his urethra. Because he is a recurrent bladder stone former, a scrotal urethrostomy was done to help him pass stones if they form again which is highly likely. He will remain in the hospital for a couple of days. February 16, 2014 - Since Timmy developed bladder stones again while on a prescription diet, we have done a veterinary nutrition consult on him and have started him on a home cooked diet. Timmy will need to be checked every 3 months for bladder stones. January 11, 2014 - Timmy had his surgery on the 8th and he is recovering well. He sends yorkie kisses to everyone who helped us pay for his surgery and those who prayed for him!! December 24, 2013 - In spite of being on a special diet, Timmy has developed another large bladder stone. Poor baby was in pain and went to the vet this morning. Because it is not considered an emergency, he is home on pain meds and being watched. Unless he becomes obstructed, surgery will not be done until after Christmas. Donations and prayers appreciated! June 13, 2013 - Timmy is doing well and has put some much needed weight on! May 31, 2013 - Timmy had his bladder surgery two days ago and is doing fine in his recovery. The stone was huge! Pictures attached. May 28, 2013 - Timmy was kept in a cage outside and received little to no food and water and no medical treatment at all. He was brought to animal control by his lovely owners (thank goodness) and Yorkie Haven was called to see if they had room for this 3.5 lb. baby. He had his dental and lost 17 teeth and at that time, they found out he had a large bladder stone but had to wait for surgery because he was so emaciated upon arrival. He has now put on some weight and should be good to go for removal of his bladder stone tomorrow. Timmy is a sweet little guy who loves his people and is doing fine with the other pups in his foster home. He and his foster mom will be looking for a home for Tiny Tim that understands these little ones and someone who is ready to give him all the love, attention and comfort that he did not get in his previous home. He moving up in the world and is not looking back. If you can help with his vetting costs, it will be so appreciated. May 25, 2013 - BIO COMING SOON! 4-26-05 Name: Toby 11/18/2016 - Sweet Toby went to Rainbow Bridge tonight ..he passed quietly in his foster mom's arms. He had suddenly become very short of breath and was rushed to the EC where he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He had a history of an enlarged heart and a heart murmur. He did not respond to medications and was really struggling; so the decision was made to let him pass peacefully. His foster mom loved him dearly and is very sad tonight. He was a wonderful little pup and we are happy we were able to give him a secure and loving home for the last year of his life. 8/21/16 - Toby is doing well. He had good news at his last ophthalmology appointment. His left eye continues to look better with the eye drops. He does not need to be seen for another year. 9/24/2015 - Toby has been seen by the opthalmologist and is on eye drops for his left eye for retinal inflammation. He is responding well to those drops and does not need a follow up for six months unless there are problems of some sort. He is doing very well! 8/30/15 - Ok, I’ll just start off by letting you know that I realize that I am not the most adoptable pup in the world. My old eyes aren’t so perfect and my hearing, well let’s just say that it leaves a lot to be desired. Heck, what do you expect, I’m 13 years old. Don’t let my age and lack of sight and hearing scare you away, because I’m not ready to check out, just ready to check into a new home. If you are wondering why my last owners surrendered me to animal control, let’s just say that the fact that I’m still a cute Yorkie could not hold up against the two new dogs that they got. Out with the old, in with the new. They had to know how petrified I would be on the cold concrete floor without them. You wouldn’t want your children to just “put you out” once you are getting older and need more? Well, I hate to hold a grudge, but I hope that is exactly what happens to my previous mom and dad. I know what you’re thinking, “Why adopt this dog, he’s old, deaf and blind”. Well, this is your chance to really “adopt” and “rescue” a poor lost soul that gets around fine and loves to sit in a lap and just be touched by gentle human hands. I may be lacking in two of my senses, but my heart works fine and I will love you unconditionally if given the chance. If you are able to provide this sweetheart with a home, love, food, and a comfy place to sleep, then please fill out our online adoption application. He may not be the one who is going to greet you at the door wagging his tail and ready to give you kisses, but he is one that really deserves another chance at a life that he missed out on at the hands of some really COLD, HEARTLESS humans. August 19, 2015 - Toby update!! ...pretty good news for Toby! The vet thinks the eyes are chronic and there is really nothing that needs to be done; but he did refer him to GCVS Ophthalmology for a thorough exam and opinion. He has that appointment on August 31. His dental is scheduled for next Friday, August 28th. He is heartworm negative!!! His blood work had some mild elevations, but nothing really alarming. We will be doing a urinalysis on him. Oh....and his knees are fine! He is eating and sleeping well...no major issues with Toby at all! 8/16/2015 - Toby was just picked up today by his foster mom, so we don't know a lot about him as yet. His previous owners contacted animal control to come and get him because they didn't want him any more. :( Seems they had two new pups and no time for Toby. They turned his vet records in with him .. he has not seen a vet since 2008. His teeth are a mess and he is in need of a dental and most likely will need to see an opthamologist. His eyes are cloudy and it looks like one has a detached lens. We don't think he can see or hear. :( Praying that he will be heartworm negative. He was not on prevention. :( Foster mom groomed him and he was an angel throughout it all! He is a very sweet boy! We will post more as we know more about him. 9-11-02 Name: Tommy November 18, 2014 - Sweet little Tommy went to Rainbow Bridge tonight while held in his foster mom's arms. RIP Tommy April 16, 2014 - Tommy has been coughing a bit more at night and has Hycodan for this which does seem to help him. November 4, 2013 - Tommy had been having some issues coughing at night and when he is excited. He was seen by the vet and it was found that he has collapsed tracha. At this time he is stable. He could have had this for a very long time and it is progressing. It also could stay just as it is. He does not require medications because the coughing does not last long and he has not been in any real distress. If you don't know anything about the condition, we suggest you read about it. He could get worse and in the end it would possibly kill him. He also could end up living a long life with it....there is just no way to know. September 19, 2013 - Tommy is still looking for his furever home...one where he can be the only pup and be treated like the prince he knows he is! :) November 8, 2012 - Tommy is recovering well from his knee surgery. October 22, 2012 - Tommy is out of surgery and resting comfortably. He will be discharged tomorrow morning. October 21, 2012 - Tommy is scheduled for surgery on his left knee on Tues., October 23. September 23, 2102 - Tommy's TPLO on his left leg is doing well, but his kneecap is out and he is going to need TTT surgery in 2-3 weeks to correct that. His right leg is doing very well. September 5, 2012 - Tommy had his sutures removed today and is recovering well. He will go for another check up in 5 weeks. August 26, 2012 - Tommy is recovering from his surgery. He is being kept on pain meds and comfortable. He is eating well. August 22, 2012 - Tommy tore the cruciate ligament in his left leg. He will be having surgery on that knee and also the other one to repair luxating patella on Friday, August 24, 2012. Any donations towards the cost of Tommy's surgery ($3,600) will be deeply appreciated. Please keep Tommy in your thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery. May 17, 2012 - Can you believe I am still here??? Nor can I and my foster mom says she does not understand it either. I am a love bug! You need to read all of my bio and think about putting an application in to adopt me! I will snuggle with you at night and give you lots of yorkie kisses!! 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! Name: Toots 10/22/18 - We are heartbroken to report that Toots' cancer being an aggressive form, came back and she was brought to the emergency vet on Saturday evening. She had a tumor on her liver and another on her abdomen. We did the humane thing and let Toots go to rainbow bridge peacefully. God speed sweet baby and we are glad that we were able to give you at least some time feeling loved for once in your life. 7/23/18 - Can you believe I was picked up stray by a good samaritan and brought to the shelter in case my owner(s) were looking for me. Well, of course no one came forward, those nasty people used me to make money for themselves breeding me until I could no longer have babies. I have the boobs and had the mammary tumors to back up my story. I wasn't spayed, had awful teeth, many tumors and the early signs of cataracts. The shelter contacted a rescue group and this lady appeared out of nowhere to take me home with all my problems. My foster mom took me to the vet and they did the works. My tumors were biopsied and sent off and it seems that they were cancerous (carcinoma). They removed everything, but that doesn't mean that down the line it cannot come back. I will just need to be watched and any abnormal growth would need to be examined by a vet. I am a super friendly and lovable girl that likes to give kisses and has a sweet, spunky personality. I get attached to my humans really quickly and I love attention. I get along with the other pups here, but don't really play. I do well with my potty habits, but since I have such a small bladder, I will need to be brought out more often. Even though I have cataracts, I get around fine. I just know there is a home out there that needs love just like I do. I have plenty of great quality years left and I deserve to live them being pampered and spoiled. How 'bout giving me a chance to fulfill your life in ways you could never imagine a pet could ever do. I promise we can have a blast together. 7/11/18 - BIO COMING SOON! Name: Truman December 12, 2009 - It is with deep sadness that we must tell you that sweet Truman went to Rainbow Bridge this evening. He had started having severe medical issues and it was thought he had a brain tumor. He was so loved by his foster family and will be missed. They were his furever home after all. September 4, 2009 - Truman has come so far and now loves belly rubs every morning. He is such a good boy and loves to lay in the backyard in the shade of the oak tree. When you look at his sweet face he always looks like he is smiling back at you. Although he does not see well, you wouldn't know it when he is out in the yard. He sure can move fast when he has open space to roam. Truman loves to follow his foster dad around the yard and does the cutest prance. When you come home he is right in there with his brothers and sister to great you, tail wagging and a smile on his face. He's so good for car rides and walks right beside you and never pulls while walking on a leash. April 1, 2009 Hey it's me Truman! It's been a while since I checked in but I've been busy! I've gained a few pounds, got a new hairdo, get 2 great meals a day and my arthritis is so much better with the little pill I get every morning. I love to lay in the yard when the sun it out, hang out with my foster dad in the garage on the weekends and sleep in my comfy bed. I am very proud to say that I am full housetrained and when it is time for me to go outside I just give a bark and outside I go for potty! I love to go for rides in the car and am a great passenger too. My eyesight is not all that great but if I follow close behind my foster mom or dad in the yard I am just fine. I also have great manners on a leash. My foster mom says that I would be best in a senior home that is quiet and peaceful. Due to my arthritis and eyesight carpet and no stairs is also important to me so that I can get around better. If you have what it takes to be my new forever home please fill out my application. Once you see me you will love me. :-p February 25, 2009 Well it’s been 2 whole weeks since I have been living in this new place and boy do I love it here! I am feeling so much better now. Mom cut all the mats off me so now I can look up at her, wag my tail, and she gives me lots of love. Oh yeah, and the food here is unbelievable! I have never had so much food! Wow it is really yummy too! Mom warms it in the microwave and I gobble it up. She gives me as much food as my hungry tummy wants to eat. She told me that since I have been eating I am getting stronger every day. When it is time to go potty I like to stand up in my bed and bark for mommy to take me outside. Since my eyes are not all that great I have a hard time finding the door so I get picked up and carried outside. But I am a good boy and always try to make it outside. When I am finished I come right back to mom for a great bid hug and she always tells me what good boy I am! It’s that neat that someone loves me that much after all the time I was forgotten about. I heard mom on the phone yesterday talking to her friend Mary daGroomer. I heard her say that I get to go for a ride in the car and we are going to visit with Mary daGroomer. I really like to take rides in the car so I can’t wait to meet Mary daGroomer. I’ll bet she will even have food for me! Mom said she is bringing the camera to take pictures because I am going to be so handsome. Hey wait I already am pretty darn handsome from the hair cut that mom gave me after all of those baths that she gave me. Hmmm, I guess she must be giving away money or something because my foster brothers and sister told me they feel like a million bucks after their visit to Mary daGroomer. I will have to send you some of these new pictures mom said she is going to take of me after my visit with my new friend Mary daGroomer! Well, I am back from car ride and my visit with Mary and just look at me now! That Mary daGroomer is great and boy do I feel like a million bucks just like they said I would. Am I not the most handsome little man that you have ever seen? Just wait till I have my teeth cleaned and that neuter thing mom keeps talking about! Wahoo! It just keeps getting better and better. :) February 12, 2009 - I went to the doggie doctor today. They put me and mom into a separate room because I have been coughing and they didn’t want to make the other doggies sick. Then the doggie doc came in to see me. Boy he really nice and paid a lot of attention to me. He had such gentle hands I knew he was not going to hurt me. Well, he told mom that I have a very bad infection in my teeth that has caused a chronic ear infection and upper respiratory infections that was making me cough. He gave me a bunch of medicine that will help make all the pain in my ears and mouth go away. They also took blood and talked about something called a dental and neuter. Boy, mommy really has a thing about baths! I got my second bath today. Hmmmm, before today I didn’t even know what a bath was and now I’ve had 2 in just as many days! When she was finished she started cutting some of my mats away and boy did that feel GREAT! When she was done there was more hair on the floor then on me! Wow I feel great! Oh yeah, I love peanut butter. Daddy gave me some on his finger with that stuff the doggie doc said would help me feel better. YUMMY! So far this place is GREAT! Maybe tomorrow I will be able to meet the other fur kids in the house. I hear them playing and romping around but mommy said we have to wait a few more days until she is sure that I am healthy enough not to make them sick like me. I can’t WAIT because they sound like they have a great time in this wonderful place. Feb. 11 2009 - Hi, my name is Truman and I have become the star of my own show! It was only yesterday that I was in a shelter that was very loud and cold. But it was much better than living on the streets like I had been for a very long time. I stayed at that shelter for almost three weeks and nobody paid any attention to me. But at least I was warm and dry. What I didn’t know was that way over in Illinois over 400 miles away, many phone calls were being made about little old me. When the sun came out yesterday little did I know that a very nice lady would come to pick me up. She scooped me up and tried to look into my scared eyes but there was way too much hair for her to see them or me to see her. She took one look at me and I knew it was love. She put me into her warm car and I knew I was safe! She had a young man with her that liked to listen to rock music on our ride home. Let me tell you I am so glad that I wasn’t living on the street with the storms that were going on outside the nice safe warm car. The nice lady had to pull over a few times because of the storms, it was raining so hard that she couldn’t see the road. Two states, a couple of MickyD’s stops for that hungry young man and we finally stopped. That nice lady and her son told me that I was home and I could call her Mommy. I got to take a nice walk all around their big yard and I met my new daddy too! He’s a really cool guy, he picked me up and gave me some love too! Mom disappeared into the house to let her other “kids” know she was home. Boy were they excited to see her. While she did that I hung out with my new daddy in the garage where I decided to lay on a sleeping bag and take a little nap. You know when you live on the streets you just need to find a place that is comfy and you try to keep warm. I thought I found heaven. But I was asleep only a few minutes and mommy came back and picked me up. Wow! She took me into the house! Then she put me into the kitchen sink and gave me a bath and used a brush and comb on my hair. Daddy was there helping too. He looked so sad when he looked at me and just kept shaking his head. I don’t know why anyone would be sad to be here. This new place is great! When she was finished I got a giant bowl of food and fresh water. Then I get a nice warm blanket in my new crate INSIDE the house. What more could a fella ask for. This is heaven! 2-11-09 - Truman just came to us today ... a long 400 mile journey and is resting quietly tonight. As you can see, he is a mess having been found on the streets and then taken to a shelter where he has been since January 27th. He will be getting a bath tonight and will also be visiting a groomer soon; and we will update his pictures. He has some issues with his back legs. He does not bend his knees and ankles and sometimes falls over when walking. He also is coughing. Truman will be seen by our vet tomorrow and we will update his bio then. Name: Tug 9/10/20 - RIP sweet Tug I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! 11/16/09 - Ladies, please do not cast your eyes upon me, unless you want to fall hopelessly in LOVE!!! Do not be fooled by the lies of the other gentlemen at Yorkie Haven - pffft, pffft - I spit on them. They try to steal my spotlight, but it cannot be done. I am Tug, a male Yorkie/Shih-Tzu mix. My mommy was a yorkie and my daddy was a Shih-Tzu. No matter what my genes, Iďż˝m 100% lap dog. I love to be held, love to sleep in bed with my human and love to cuddle up and watch a good movie. I enjoy playing with other dogs as long as they arenďż˝t too rough with me. My birthday (just in case you need to plan ahead and reserve the dog park) is 11/28/09 when I will be 2 years old. Donďż˝t worry, if you adopt me after my 2009 birthday, weďż˝ll just have more time to plan larger for my 2010 birthday. I just recently arrived at my foster home, so if you think Iďż˝m adorable (and I am), and are thinking of applying to adopt me, go ahead and do so before I unpack. That way, I wonďż˝t have to get attached to my foster parents just to pack and move again. Name: Willie April 2016 - I can't begin to tell you the joy we had with Frisco Willie these past 7 years. He was absolutely delightful. Willie didn't walk into a room, he sashayed; he sauntered. The boy had swag. He didn't care for squeaky toys; he never chased a ball and doing tricks was beneath him. Frisco Willie was his own man. In all the years he was with us, he only spent 2 nights away. If Willie couldn't go, we didn't either, whether it was to visit family or a 2-week vacation. He knew everyone in our neighborhood and everyone knew him. We spoiled him rotten and relished every minute doing so. Frisco Willie will be dearly missed. I have attached some photos, his first Christmas with us, the cool dude in shade, the navigator in the car on a trip, his sweet smile and a recent picture of him and me. Thanks for contacting me. We will be crying for several days. 10/23/11 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!! October 17, 2011 - Bio Coming Soon! Name: Winston 2-1-08 - 5:15 PM - Winston earned his angel wings today. Precious little Winston is at peace now and playing with the Haven pups who passed before him. He will be missed by his foster mom and siblings. He was a such a sweet, sweet little man. 1-30-08 - Please keep little Winston in your thoughts and prayers. His little kidneys are starting to fail. During his hospitalization in August his lab values had been off quite a bit, but had improved with IV fluids. These lab values are not good again and worse than they were then. He was hospitalized today for IV fluids and will be returning each day for the next two days at which point his blood will be tested again to see if there is improvement. He really is a very sick little man, but is amazingly perky in spite of that. The only clue we had that he was not well was a change in appetite. We are hopeful that, with his great little spirit, he will do well over the next couple of days. 12-2007 - Winston is doing fantastic again! Quite the spunky little man! He would love to have his very own furever home! September 8, 2007: Winston is back to being his perky little self. He will be going back to the vet this week for his follow up lab studies. August 14, 2007 - Poor little Winston has been very ill the past couple of days with gastrointestinal distress. He has spent two days at the vet clinic for IV fluids and medication. Please keep this little sweetie in your thoughts and prayers. March 31, 2007 - This little man is quite the character! There is nothing really much to say in addition to his original bio. December 12, 2006 - Winston is a sweet and active 11 year young pup looking for a loving home! He was found wandering the streets with rotting teeth and nails that were so long, they were curving under his little paws. He had his dental and lost 12 teeth, but that has not stopped him! Winston eats like a champ and runs around like a youngster! Winston loves to cuddle and loves belly rubs. Please fill out an adoption application if you would like to make Winston part of your loving family. Name: Winston November 20, 2015 - Winston was the best boy ever! Even though he bit me the first time we met, it was clear that he was my dog and I was his human. Winston was a bit of a curmudgeon and was very selective about who he graced with his love. He loved me, Tina, Van and Alex...Alex who gave him innumerable "turtle waxes". He loved flying ( preferably first class) and the beach. He so enjoyed the beach! Saturdays were our special days...we went to the gym, ran errands in the car, and went to the car wash where he dutifully "watered" the shrubs. I was lucky to share his life for almost 7 years. Winston crossed Rainbow bridge peacefully in my arms. He was a very special boy and is greatly missed. I'VE BEEN ADOPTED! 2/5/09 - Poor little Winston thought he was going to the vet to be boarded while his owner took care of some things. But as the hours turned to days and days turned to weeks, Winston came to realize that he had been dumped by the only owner he had ever known. He kept going over in his mind if there was anything he had done wrong to make his two-legged companion just drop him off and never return, but he could not think of anything. When the vet's office failed at getting in touch with the owner at all the numbers on file, they realized that they would need to find this baby a home, so they turned to rescue. One of Yorkie Haven Rescue's foster homes had a spot available and immediately went and got this poor soul. He is now safe and settling in at his foster home. Winston never had any fur siblings so he's used to being the only child. He doesn't mind having his foster siblings around but he does not like the childish play that they engage in and gets a little "protective" of his toys and bones and will let everyone know not to touch them! Being the only dog for so long spoiled him to being the "main man" in the house. Now, a lap is a different story. Try sitting down for a second and see what ends up in your lap. Winston would love to have a home where he can sleep in bed with his humans and not have to wake up very early. A retired home would be perfect for this little man. If you are interested in growing old with Winston, please fill out an application. 1/2/09 - Bio coming soon!