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Our Available
Pups...
A
note about our adoption donations
*Adoption donations are based on but not limited to: health, age, and
sex of the pup. Adoption donations range from $50.-$750. You may ask
"Why would you charge an adoption fee? Why not just place in a good
home?"
The
answer is: because we rely heavily on these adoption fees in order to be
able to take in ALL Yorkies in need. A
young, healthy dog may cost us $200-400 in vet care, and have many homes
interested in adopting him/her. An older or sick yorkie, or one with
health issues can easily cost $500-1500+ in veterinary expenses. He/she may
require months of foster care for rehabilitation or expensive surgery; yet we can only ask a
minimal adoption fee. Often times these are also the same dogs that
don't receive as many inquires for adopting. Please keep in mind that the adoption donations of younger, healthy
dogs help defray the higher costs of the veterinary care of older,
injured or sick dogs.
We
hope that people looking to adopt through
Yorkies Inc. are
willing to give an opportunity for a better life
to ALL of our
dogs by supporting them through adoption fees.
We are a non-profit organization. Without these
adoption donations we would not have the funding to take in all yorkies
in need.
Yorkies Inc.
completely vets every dog we take in. All dogs are groomed given a
complete exam and brought up to date on all vaccines. They are
also given a dental cleanings, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested and any
medical needs and needed surgeries are met before placement.
We are only
interested in loving responsible homes that are willing to commit to the
care and up keep of the pup for a lifetime. If you are not willing to
pay the adoption donation now you are likely not to pay for quality food
or to see to the pups health care needs in the future. Remember we are
looking for our pups to become family members and cherished companions
not a convenient impulse purchase.
If you are only looking into "rescue" as a way to save money or "don't want to pay
breeder prices" please check your local shelters. They are able to
adopt out much cheaper as they are often state and/or federally funded
and have vets on staff.
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If
interested in adopting with Yorkies Inc please submit an
adoption application. We always go to applications already on
file when dogs become available. Thank you so much for
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Howdy folks, like to introduce y'all to a very special little dawggie. This lil' feller here is, Wyatt Twerp! He's all of 15 weeks old and just knee high to a grasshopper! Poor youngin' can't walk right at all, he wobbles and falls over. so he came here to us so we can fix'em up. He's already been to see the Doc. We had our suspicions of what we reckon it might be and after a lengthy appointment that included some tests, and a couple sets of them there Xrays he was diagnosed with AAI. (that is Atlanto Axial Instability) For those of you who have been following us a couple years, you may remember our lil gal "Posey." She has the same condition only she was much more severe than Wyatt. However, Doc Farabaugh, who was a miracle worker with Posey back in the day, says treatment and time frame will be much the same....6-9 months in a body cast so the little misaligned bones in his spine can fuse properly. He's got a long row to hoe ahead of him, but Doc feels confident that he'll be walkin' again in no time as long as he can stand fer the cast and he's taken well care of...no gun slingin', ridin' bronco's, or ropin' calfs! We need your help to get Wyatt Twerp "back in the saddle again"
With his first vet appointment we are already at
$511.59 with many more appointments for cast change,
Xrays and possible surgery ahead. If you would like to donate to make that happen, please click the horseshoe button below and become part of Wyatt's "pawssee". All of Wyatt's "pawssee" will be listed. This lil' buckroo is in need of your thoughts and prayers as well. Thank Y'All!!
Update 9/10/11:Wyatt developed a contact sore from
the cast rubbing under his chin so we took him back
in to Angell where they recast him in a shorter cast
to allow the area to heal. He was also put on an
antibiotic. The sore healed quickly however, the new
cast no longer supported his neck and he he started
to decline rapidly...so much so that we had an
emergency visit back into Boston on Wednesday. They
did more tests at that time and put him back in a
full cast. When results from bloodwork etc came back
it appeared that he was dehydrated (likely from not
being able to to get water) so we returned on Friday
for a recheck and he is also given Sub Q fluids
under his skin which we are continuing for the next
5 days. We are hoping this is just a bump in the
road for him and he'll be back motoring as he was.
Update 9/22/11: Wyatt is now doing great in his new
cast! He was soo happy to see all his friends and
supporters at this past weekends Rescue Rodeo! I
think he had a great time and got lots of attention!
He's motoring better and better each day! The cast
is working and he's much stronger.

Wyatt 10/15/11
Update 10/11/2011: Wyatt went in of Friday for yet
another cast change...but within 24hours he didn't
seem right...was not wanting to eat or move around
like he was. So we started to syringe feed him again
and made the second trip of the week back to Boston
we went to get cast adjusted. Another 24 hours and
he wasn't any better in fact by now he has some
discharge from one eye and was sounding "snorky" So
back we go, this time through emergency where the
Vets felt he may have the start of pneumonia. Xrays
were done and though his lungs were clear they did
discover another genetic abnormality that Wyatt is
dealing with! He has Pectus Excavatum which means
his sternum is inverted rather then bowing outward.
This is pressing against is organs especially the
lungs and is causing the distress. He will need
surgery to correct this before he is full grown. The
plan right now is to get him over the infection and
then under Dr Farabaugh's supervision the surgery
will be done. He's a little fighter and doing much
better today...but please continue to keep him in
your prayers.

Wyatt 12/5/11
Update12/3/11: What has had
the surgery to correct the Pectus Excavatum and it
was a success! He is breathing much better and now
eating like a champ! He went the 4 weeks with the
bulkier cast and he is now back to a normal brace
for the AAI. He will now only have to go back for
rechecks with a cast change every 4-6 weeks. Thank
you all for the prayers and well wishes!
Update 1/18/12: Wyatt went in
for a cast change on Tuesday, we had noticed that he
seemed to again be having some labored breathing and
wasn't as interested in eating. Sure enough our
fears were confirmed...Wyatt's repair for the Pectus
Excavatum has failed and his chest has reverted
back. After some discussion on what might be our
best option for him it was decided to repeat the
surgery and leave the sutures in place much longer
to see if the bones will fuse. He will be going back
in for this surgery on Friday. Please keep him in
your thoughts and prayers...he's been through so
much for such a little guy.
1/21/2012:
It is with a heavy heart that we share this very sad
news. Our little Wyatt did not survive the surgery
yesterday and passed away. We are devastated and
grieving the loss of this very special little one.
Thank you for all your support over these past few
months we know you are sharing with our devastation.
For more information on Atlanto Axial Instability click the following links:
www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/
www.petplace.com/

Wyatt w/Christmas cast & his friend Trinkette
Wyatt 1/18/ waiting for another surgery
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Wyatt's "Pawssee"
$2625. Raised
"Millie,
Roxie & Raz" ~ in memory of Sissy
XO ~
Brenda, Walter, "Sasha & Mollie" Bissonnette-Cwiek
Joanne Eddy
Kerri & "the boys"
Nancy McCannell & Mary Madden
"Peanut" sends his Best ~ Rich Rosenstein & Jody Abrams
With love & licks from "MaggieMae & Buddy"
~ Betsy Faraci
In memory of Oliver~ Robert Vaz
In memory of "Cooper"~ Cindi & Mike Ingalls
Suzanne Dawson
Mike & Linda Vincent and Our Gang~ "Charlie, Red & Killian"
Love & Hugs from Debra McCarty & "Sammi Jo"
Louise & Jim Thomas~ In memory of Spanky
Barbara Lillibridge
Ruth Molin & Lisa Geis~ with love from "Eddie Joe" & "Posey"
Yorkies Inc.'s
lil Miracle AAI baby!!
Margo Banks
LeeAnn Christ & "Pooh, GiGi & Glitter"
James Judge
Robert & Jeanne Chase
In memory of "Gizmo"~ Jim Judge
Bill & Claire O'Leary
We love you Wyatt Twerp!~ "Simi" & Shirley Geis
Nazi Masoum ~ Stanbridge College
Elin & Stephen Whittier~
On behalf of our own Yorkie's Inc. pup "Casey", our "Lily", "our angel
yorkie Scottie" &"our rescue angel Max"
Scott Jenkins
Shana Shields
Christine & Richard Wallace~ In memory of "Blackie"
Karen Hursty
Rosanna Bayonet~In loving memory of "Sherry Baby"
Rosemarie Sage
Carissa Danesi
June McCarthy
"RUBY"
With Best Wishes & Prayers "Sir Peanut"~Rich Rosenstein & Jody
Abrams
Kim Condon~In memory of "Willie" Roberti
Jill Edmonds
Merry Christmas Wyatt~Rich Rosenstein & Jody Abrams
We are praying for you Wyatt With Love the Sabbia and
D'Agostino families
Theresa Caruso
The Soucy Family: Rachel, Andrew & Marina~ Thank you for giving dogs better
lives :)
Nazi Masoum ~ Stanbridge College
Kaitlyn Calabro
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Toto

Toto
is a 6yoo male Yorkie who weighs about 9 lbs. Toto had a very
rough start to life but that is all going to change now! Toto
was seized during a drug raid on a house that had a "Meth lab"
in it. Animal Control took custody of Toto during the raid and
eventually Toto made his way to Yorkies Inc. Right away we
noticed that Toto was a fun, spirited dog who likes to be on the
go whether taking a walk or playing with a ball. He loves
attention and to be with his person and at times will let you
know if your not paying attention, but corrects easily. While he
loves attention he is not that much into snuggling for long
periods of time, but we feel that might change in time as he
gets use to all the love he is now receiving. His favorite thing
is to have someone throw his ball or to for him to fetch. He
responds well to "quiet time" and sleeps through the night in a
crate. In the morning he goes out and does his business. He
seems to be well house trained.
When Toto first arrived we did notice that he had a funny
gait when he walked, which has already improved since coming
into Yorkies Inc. We feel that the fresh air and getting
more exercise and good quality food have helped. His back legs
would seem wobbly or go out on him so while he was in for his
dental cleaning we also had x-rays taken of his rear legs and
spine. Toto does have grade 4 patellas which is fairly common in
toy breeds and our vet feels because he is still a very active
little dog who loves to play with his ball there is no need to
pursue any surgery. There is also a small abnormality on his
spine at the L3 &4 vertebrae but again the vet did not
feel it was anything to be concerned about as Toto gets around
fine and it did not seem to be causing him any discomfort. We
also consulted with another vet who agreed with our first vet's
opinion. Toto came to us with a raspy bark which we were not
sure if he always had this or if this was the effects of living
in a house with a Meth lab. We did put Toto on a couple of
supplements to rid his body of any possible toxins from possibly
being exposed to drugs. We are so happy to have him out of the
place and here safe with us. He is a joy and is embracing his
new life. We think he'd be great as an only or maybe with one or
two other dogs his size. If you would like to adopt this happy
little man please submit an adoption application as he is ready
fro his new home. Any questions please email
Cathie@yorkiesinc.com
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Ellie

Ellie is a
tiny 5lb 5yo female Yorkie who needed to relocate because of
allergies. She was living with a breeder down South but the vet
suggested she move North to avoid the things that were setting
her skin allergies off. She is currently on Natural Balance
Sweet Potato & Fish and she's doing well. She is also currently
finishing up with allergy shots which we will provide. She also
needs ears cleaned more often and flea protection is a must.
Other then that she is very healthy, happy, easy, and very clean
pup! She would be fine with another pup but could also easily go
as an only as she doesn't interact much with dogs and prefers
people. If interested in adopting Ellie please submit an
adoption application. Any questions please email
Cathie@yorkiesinc.com
9/23/11: Ellie skin looks fantastic! She hasn't needed any meds
in the last week or so and we haven't seen her scratching at
all. We feel the environment change as vet had suggested
has worked! We feel as long as she is maintained and
remains up north and pest free she will be fine. She is such a
love! A very easy pup. She is now playing with the other pups
here if they introduce play to her but she also loves to just be
in her bed or in a lap.. She prefers to use a pee pad but she
will go outside as well if taken.
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Chase

Chase
is a 2yo tiny purebred male tri colored apple head Chihuahua
recently retired from the show ring. He weighs maybe 5lbs
soaking wet. He was retired because he had a luxating patella
(bad knee) which the breeder did not want to pass on in her
breeding program. The knee was surgically corrected and he is
doing great no limp or any issues of any kind. He has a
wonderful personality and isn't at all nippy or yappy as most
people assume Chihuahua's can be. He can be a bit shy when he
first meets new people but very quickly warms up. He is pee pad
trained but will also go outside if taken. He is healthy
up to date on vaccines and will be neutered before being placed.
Because of his small size we will not be placing him with young
children. If interested in this little guy to be your new
companion please submit an adoption application. If you have any
questions please email
Cathie@yorkiesinc.com
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Smooch

Smooch is a 5 year old male yorkie who weighs around 4 lbs.
Smooch is a love bug and loves attention. He enjoys being held
and cuddling in your lap. He gives the best kisses and tail wags
He loves going every where you go and would love his new person
to be home more than not. Smooch is looking for a home where he
will be an only so he can get all the love and attention he
wants and does not have to share with anyone else. We are still
waiting for the result of some testing before Smooch will be
ready for adoption If you have any questions please write to
Kerri@yorkiesinc.com
Update:1/12/12 Due to Smooch having high liver values on
some testing Smooch went for an ultra-sound to see if he he
had a liver shunt that needed to be surgically repaired. No
shunt was found and there were no abnormalities with his
liver or surrounding organs. However, due to high liver bile
levels it is suspected that he has MVD (small shunting in
the liver). He will need to be on a low protein diet and
liver supplement for life and should then lead a pretty
normal life. Smooch still needs to be neutered before he is
ready for his new home. If you have any questions about MVD
or Smooch please contact his foster Mom.
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Onix

Onix
is a beautiful 7yo male Yorkie retired from a show breeder. He
weighs about 7lbs and is a quiet, lovable boy who loves
attention. He will paw at you to be picked up and cuddle and be
held. He is very well behaved and does well with the other pups
in his foster home. He also has found a favorite spot on an easy
chair and loves to snuggle in whenever possible. When the
breeder acquired him from Argentina he had already been
debarked...a practice that has since been outlawed in the US. He
is healthy and up to date on all vaccines and is neutered and
had a dental cleaning. He will need some work on house training
but usually once they are neutered and on a regular routine they
catch on fairly quickly. However he may need to wear a belly
band (male diaper) if left along for long periods. If interested
in Onix please submit an adoption application. Any questions
please email
Cathie@yorkiesinc.com
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Sampson

Sampson is an 8 month old male Yorkie who weighs about 3 1/2
lbs. Sampson was surrendered to Yorkies Inc because he has an
open fontanel (he has a large soft spot on the top of his head)
and is going to be seeing a neurologist for further evaluation.
He is not ready for adoption quite yet. If you have any
questions please email
Kerr@yorkiesinc.com . If you would like to become a
friend of Sampson's and help pay for his vetting please use the
paypal donation button below.
1/2/12: Sampson went to the vets and had both a neurology
consult for his open fontanel and an ophthalmology consult
for a possible case of dry eye and ulcers on both eyes. The
neurologist felt that Sampson has a mild case of hydrocephalus
and vestibular concerns. Sampson will be going back to the
neurologist for further consult and possibly x-rays of his
spine. The ophthalmologist did not see any ulcers on
Sampson's eyes but continued him on one medication for dry eye
and would like to see him again in 2-4 weeks
Update 2/1/12 Sampson went for another neurological
consultation. It was confirmed that Sampson has hydrocephalus,
most likely congenital. Sampson will need a special home that
understands hydrocephalus and what it entails. Unfortunately the
prognosis of this condition in not clear cut with no certain
path that it will follow. Some dogs live a relatively normal
life others die young due to seizures or other neurological
issues. We are hoping because Sampson is older (at 8 months) and
his symptoms are not severe he will be able to live out a happy
long life, but there is no guarantee when it comes to this
disease. Sampson is a happy. goofy, clumsy, quirky puppy who
loves life and loves to snuggle with you. However, he is also
very squirmy so you need to hold him tight till he is settled
and relaxed on your lap. A normal fall or bump for a typical dog
could be deadly for Sampson because of his open fontanel. Due to
this we are looking for a home with no children and maybe only
one other small dog Sampson's size. We would not want him to
accidentally get hurt while rough housing with another dog and
Sampson does like to play. Sampson still needs to be neutered
before he is ready for his new home, because of the
hydrocephalus there is a greater risk for Sampson to go under
anesthesia so we will be going to a specialty hospital for his
neuter and please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Informational links:
Friends of Sampson
$940.00 raised
Darlene Joltki
Joanne Eddy
Debra McCarty
Jody Abrams & Rich Rosenstein
XO~ from Brenda, Walter, "Sasha & Mollie" Bissonnette-Cwiek
Louise & Jim Thomas
Jeanne Coulombre
Michelle Goldthwaite
Gayla Hutton
Ruth Molin & Lisa Geis
Greg Woodland
Barbara Mahoney
Nazi Masoum ~ Stanbridge College
Shirley Geis
Debi Schiavone Flynn
Janice Tomlin
Jeanne & Robert Chase~ In memory of "Wyatt Twerp"
Cindi & Mike Ingalls & "Tiki Rudy & Pippin"~ in memory of "Wyatt
Twerp"
Arlene Swirsky
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CUPID IS NOW A FOREVER FOSTER

Sponsor Cupid
June 2011
This month marks one year since Cupid had his stent put in!
Yorkies Inc is very excited to be celebrating this one year
milestone as we were told on many occasions Cupid would
never make it. Here it is one year later and he is still
going strong. Cupid still has his bad days which included
him needing to spend a week in the hospital back in March
due to scar tissue forming at the end of his stent. At that
point,
we thought he was going to need a new stent but he surprised
us once again and responded very well to strong medications
which reduced and dissolved the scar tissue.
He will need a new stent in the future due to a small
collapse after his current stent but we will worry about
that when the time comes. For right now Cupid continues
to enjoy life. He is a high strung active little guy who
loves his walks, playing with his foster brothers, and
giving the hugest, wettest kisses ever!
Cupid and Yorkies Inc thanks everyone for their
continued support. A special thanks goes to his vet Dr.
Rozanski for her continued support and treatment for
Cupid.
Yorkies Inc. wants to thank everyone who has supported Cupid. Without your support we never would have been able to get Cupid all the medical care he has needed. Your contributions helped Cupid reach his 1st birthday and hopefully many more to come. Again Yorkies Inc and Cupid thank you. |
or if you prefer, mail check or money order to:
Yorkies Inc.
80 Theresa St.
Taunton, MA.02780
We
thought with the recent Liver Shunt pups we should give you all more
background on this dreadful condition that is become more prevalent
in our beloved breed. Below is a link to some success stories
including Bella who came into
Yorkies Inc in early February
2006. She is
now known as "Paisley" Please take the time to read her story and
that of the other Liver Shunt Survivors. Through this link you can
also find other links for more info on Liver Shunt's and what it
means to the pup and the owner. We'd like to thank a good friend
Stephen Glass for featuring Paisley and getting the word out about
Liver shunts.
founder
Yorkies Inc.,
Cathie Cyr
Paisley/Liverhttp://livershunt.net/
Shunt
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"Saving the life of one dog may not change the world, but the world will
surely change for that one dog"

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