ZUZU now LILLY

Cathie - here are some photos of Zuzu with some of our family. She’s fitting right in – we love her.  Bailey is even getting used to her stealing his attention. Thanks for providing such a wonderful opportunity for the adoption of our second Yorkie.  She’s so perfect! – Mary Creager

P.S. – She enjoyed her first snow today.  It was hilarious watching her hop around in it.

Update 1/3/06:We just returned from the vet’s.  ZuZu received a clean bill of health.  They were very impressed by her, the doctor even took your card and xeroxed it in case any one she knows is looking for a yorkie.  They didn’t do a urinalysis on her today, she felt that she has been through enough the last few weeks.  If I can collect her urine here at the house and bring it in she will check it that way.  Hopefully I will be able to do that tonight or tomorrow.  She is getting very used to being spoiled rotten.  She is literally a “lap” dog.  She is beginning to get used to the outdoors more and more and she is even beginning to play with Bailey a little.  I expect that within the next few weeks she will really open up and we will see a whole new side of her. 

Update 2/5/06:I just wanted to check in and let you know how Lilly is doing.  As you can tell we changed her name from Zsu Zsu to Lilly.  After the first week with us we realized that her name just didn’t fit her personality.  So we made a list and found the one that fits her best.  She is doing wonderful by the way.  She is enjoying the life of a princess and has the complete household wrapped around her little paw.  She is doing very well with the housetraining.  She still does not like going outside very much and prefers to use the housetraining pads.  We will work on weaning her from those in the spring.  She is such a perfect match for us and for our other dogs.  It seems like she’s been a part of our family for years.  You really did an amazing job finding us a dog that fits our home and personalities.  I know I’ve said it a million times, but thank you so much.  

Mary Creager

                                                                   JACK

Hello Sue,
 
Things are going just wonderful.  Jack was a little nervous at first but has settled into the routine of his new home.  His first week with us he did a lot of begging for people food but now he sits peacefully until we are finished eating.  Resultantly he has lost one pound!!  He is so funny, when he is most relaxed he sleeps with all four legs sticking straight up in the air!   We are very happy to have Jack!   Thanks for checking in!  

Elizabeth and Ed

and Jack!
 

                                                                 CALI

Sue and Cathie-

So last weekend we discovered Cali is not a big fan of the snow! We were surprised because of how much he loves being outside and running around. Doug tried to take him for a run and they got down the street and Cal turned around to come back home - his little paws were cold! So we went out to get him some booties but he hates them. I guess he will not be as active over the winter as he was for us in the fall. I just hope he doesn't get fat! Speaking of, he had put on just under 2 pounds at his last trip to the vet and they were very happy with him. They were a little concerned about his low weight on our first trip with him. Everything else relating to the vet is fabulous as well. He has his first trip to the official groomer (he had been given a bath and the vet and at home for the first month or so) and he didn't enjoy it so much. The groomer said he showed his teeth every time anyone got close to his face - so they were unable to trim him much around his head. I am sure as he gets used to going that will be fine. His personality has changed a great deal as well. If you remember, when we first brought him home he was literally scared of his shadow. He didn't go into the kitchen for days after he saw his reflection in the stove - we had to move his food bowls! He was also constantly on edge. He would never curl up and lay down - he would sit there and keep one eye open all the time and was extremely jumpy and nervous. So much to the point that everyone meeting him was asking me if I was going to have the vet put him on anti-anxiety meds! Well that is completely different. He is so comfortable with us now. He sprawls around the house wherever he wants - couch, futon, floor, our bed! He doesn't jump when people touch him and he doesn't freak out when he is picked up now. He has also become very snuggly. He used to be so hyper he would make my head spin! Now he wants to be next to me all the time. When he wants to cuddle he picks me - when he wants to play or go running outside he goes to Doug! He has the best of both worlds. And when he is in a cuddly mood I have to pry him off of my lap to get anything done. He needs to be ON TOP of me! Even when we go to bed at night - he lays right up against me - if I move over he gets up and moves closer - this would go on until I fell off the other side! He is too funny. He's also becoming much more behaved. We've done a lot of training with him here at home that I just knew from having dogs my entire life. He used to steal anything he could grab and destroy it - like a new puppy. Socks, slippers, clothes, tissues, toilet paper, pens, mail - whatever he could reach was in his mouth and destroyed in about 3 minutes. When we would try to get it away from him he would hide in a place we couldn't reach him and sometimes get snappy. We worked on it little by little and now he is to the point where he only takes our slippers and socks - but we look at him and say "drop it" and he spits it right out and runs over and gives us kisses. He mostly does it when we are ignoring him as his way to get us to love him - it works every time! The stuffed toys is still an issue for us - but it's getting better everyday. I bought a book on "resource guarding" and he starts an official class in January. That should be an adventure! Basically for now we don't give him those toys that he goes nuts for - we give him the ones that are in the middle - he likes them but could live without them - and we practice giving it and taking it away - and rewarding him when he drops or lets us take it from his mouth. He's doing extremely well with everything but the little stuffed baby toys - but he's even improved so much on them. As you know - we've had our issues there! Like everything else - I am confident that will get better with time and patience. He still gets a little uneasy in places he is not so familiar with and in the car. He is good with most dogs but definitely thinks he is bigger than the Rottwielers down the street. After we tackle the toy issue we are going to work on staying next to us with no leash. Right now that is a lost cause! During the summer we will be vacationing with my family in Maine and I don't want to have to leave him on a runner while all of the other dogs are running free - so that is important for me. 

So there is his progress summed up as much as it can be! Basically, he is a little doll and we adore him. Getting him was much like getting a new puppy - with the additional challenge of "untraining" whatever he learned from his background. The way he is behaving at this point is that of a dog in his age range that has been with us since he was a baby. He adapted to us so fast! Oh and I am so happy for Quentin! I read the update the other day and was so glad for the rest of the day - what a perfect match up! Quentin and his new owner could not have gotten any luckier! I am sure he is a special one that you will miss greatly.

Hi Cathie,

I haven't talked with you for a while so I just wanted to say hi. Cali is
doing awesome! He has me, Doug, and everyone who meets him wrapped around
his paw. Our landlord keeps telling us to go on vacation so she can keep
him for a week. I have a ton of pictures at home so I know I have to send
you some. We're actually going to be moving to Florida over the summer so
hopefully you will get a chance to meet him before we go. I can't make the
April play date because it's my father's birthday. I am DYING for another
one but Doug won't let me until we're moved and settled in (which I know is
for the best anyway, but I can't help it). I have a neighbor up the street
with 2 Yorkies, one she bought from a pet store and the poor thing had a
liver shunt. She went through so much last summer and I was thinking of you
with all of the sick dogs you have taken in lately. They had the surgery
done out in Grafton and little Daisy is MUCH better now. She is thinking
about getting a third so I was going to give her your website and contact
info. Her name is Vivian and she is fantastic. She's a widow and works only
part-time, has a big yard, and treats her dog better than her kids (in her
own words) so I think she'd be a great person to adopt to. Her dogs love
others dogs and are great with people too. Daisy is 1 and Rocky is either 2
or 3.

I hope all is well with you - let me know if you need anything!

 

Tammy Carter

                                                            TAZ now BARNEY

Cathie-

Barney (was Taz) and I attended his third private obedience class Friday night and we continue to make progress ! His behavior and my ability to manage him with the training techniques we learned from Nancy has made a world of difference. His class Friday wasn't the most productive but we seemed to attain a new level in our (man's best friend) relationship. We were back at Performance Plus on Saturday morning for his first of a four week class with other dogs in a group. We will be there the next three Saturdays at 10 AM which will just about finish his formal training. He was so well behaved and I was one proud Papa. That would have been impossible one month ago. We cleared the seven week mark since his arrival at 649 Elm and it seems like I have had him for ages. Nancy noticed a significant improvement especially with his head always being up and looking to me for direction. He can sit, lay down, give paw, roll over and come on command. He'll do anything for a treat ! I had him in the big part of my back yard this weekend doing yard work and when he was getting in trouble (trying to dig a hole under the fence) I would just call him "Barney - come" and he would make a bee line to me. It was so precious to watch. Molly has been picking up on all of this as well so it is a 2 for 1 deal. I got him eating the Artemis which is key because he put on some weight since I got him. Which is all my fault but I got it under control and hope to get him back to tip top shape soon. Molly is starting to eat as well it cause she sees him and thinks it is a treat. He follows me every where I go and is always by my side or on my lap. He has been getting along very well with Molly and I think he now has her approval to be part of the family. I am so glad I kept that little rascal. I don't have to worry about him at all and I can trust him as he now trusts me !

Bob

Note:  Taz (now Barney) came into Yorkies Inc labeled as a "biter". He was very young and his previous home was very inexperienced, so we wanted to give him a chance. He was adopted into an experience "Adult Only" home on the stipulation that Obedience Classes would be given. We found a wonderful Trainer Nancy Droukas of Performance Plus to take on Barney and give him a second chance. We thank Bob Marsh, Barney's new Dad and Nancy for putting forth the effort and dedication to make a difference for one very special little Yorkie!

Hi Cathie,

Georgetta-Bernadetta (Georgette) is doing well. She is doing fine with house training on going...she is fine with supervison.  The new place has a large fenced in yard. Miss G-B is fine she is a different dog...she is at my feet as I type SNORING away in her fleece lined doggie plush bed with your blankie around her tomorrow we shop for winter coats will put an order in with you on-line..she is the sweetest of babies and spoiled rotten, she graduated obedience suma cum doggie...we love her as does Sammie and her sister Queenie

 Love from us all,  Nikki and Joe

Hi Cathie,  

 Well, this little guy has made himself at home. For now, I am the chosen one. He follows me around, he watched the game with me on the couch, walks well on a leash, actually followed me upstairs when I went to change last night and slept 8 hours with us in bed. He never makes a peep!! Karen did take him out last night and he peed and pooped.

When I took Brewster to work he immediately went over to where he could smell where other dogs went and he peed and pooped. YIPPEE!!! He did so well today at the clinic, he hung out with the techs and actually did very well alone in the office managers office with her in his little dog bed. He was so into it that I don't think he slept much today. I expect a huge power nap from him tonight.  He does not have ear mites as treated for, but he has a yeast infection in both ears. I dug quite a bit of stuff out and he did not even move. He is on the ear meds now and will do just great. His heart and lungs are fine, only left patella is luxating, open fontanel and he weighs 4.8 lbs...all no biggies. He ate very well today and seems very content. He is on the futon now and says HI !!! I will keep you posted.  

 Doc Paul and Karen

Update 10/16/05

Ginny (Honey) is doing very well.  Wants to go with me everywhere, even if she has to wait in the car.  So when the weather or location permits, she is with me.  Sleeps with me now.  Toilet training to pads is almost complete.  Very few accidents.  She had her first grooming and she & the groomer got along well.  She has met both of her vets, her MA vet for any problems when we are home and her VT foot visitors, that even if Ginny did something wrong she lived in a no scold zone.  Tonight I broke my own rule.  I had collected all the household trash for collection tomorrow. Before I took it out, I went into another room to read for a while.  When I came back, the trash had been trashed.  I called Ginny and just said "Bad Dog"  IF YOU COULD HAVE SEEN THE LOOK IN HER EYES AS SHE DROPPED HER HEAD. I waited a couple of minutes and then said, "It's all right Ginny, it's OK"  She perked up and I picked her up & hugged her.  I figured that her transgression meant she was really a dog and her remorse like all dogs was good while I was in the room. Meanwhile, my neighbors have also fallen in love with Ginny.  If I go out for an evening unusual) they invite Ginny over to stay  until I return. Ginny likes leashed walks.  I always use a harness, better for the esophagus.  She loves unleashed runs, usually in the back yard.  She goes no where near the road and never gets more than about 40' from me, and then runs to catch up.  She is always very happy after those outings. She can get on the sofa by herself, has a den of her own to escape to if she needs to feel secure, and as it gets colder she seems happy to sit beside me as I read in the lounge chair. She still won't do toys, and believe me, my house looks like the toy aisle in PetSmart, so I am now trying carrying around a hedgehog stuffed animal with squeaker and rope tail.  She sleeps with it at night, but the affinity has not taken yet. Finally found the treat she tolerates, Freeze Dried Liver.  Cheerios, nor anything else on the market has not interested her.  In fact I made a shelter very happy with her rejects. All told, I think her insecurity is beginning to fade, and her trust level is going up. I could not be happier for both of us.  And I thank you so much for being the angel who brought us together. As far as we are concerned and I think I can speak for Ginny, we have found her forever home!

Take  good care!!!!!
Cheryl

Cathie, 

Krizi is every thing I wanted and more. She is so precious. We all love her. She is every thing you said she was. It is, a perfect match. And it sure helped by giving me that list from diet through her favorite pastime. I have referred to that list a lot. Thanks again for picking my application, for I was the lucky one. I will keep you updated on her and will send you pictures. 

Sue

Update: Cathie,
Had Krizi to the groomers, notice her Halloween bows!! Krizi does NOT like her picture taken, she won't look at the camera. She is doing wonderful and is loved by all. She loves her new cousins, Toby and Nick, she actually gets excited to see them. I take her everywhere, which makes it hard to leave because everyone wants to pat and hold her!! What a ham!! Okay will send more pictures in the future.

Sue

Note: Krizi was my little shadow. She even cried for me while I showered. Krizi seemed a bit shy in taking to new people, but strangely enough it seemed she was just waiting for Sue to come and be her new "Mom." She immediately wanted Sue over me....just look at the picture of Krizi and Sue's first meeting! It was love at first sight for BOTH! Krizi is 11 years old and still has much more love to give and receive...And this is what it's all about. ~Cathie Cyr co-founder Yorkies Inc.

 Ron & Kathy

Update: 

Hi Cathie,  

I just wanted to let you know how much we love Ginger (Violet) and how well she is doing! I can't believe that it's over six weeks since we got her!  The time has flown by so quickly! She has been everywhere with us - birthday parties, wine and cheese parties, family barbecues - the list goes on and on.  She will go to anyone and just loves to be the center of attention!  She readily gives kisses and adores being held!  She is so in love with her "brothers", Panda and Frosty (picture attached), especially Panda (the black and white one).  She has really become a member of the Smith Family pack! She is completely housetrained and no longer requires her crate.  She has "staked out" her spot on the bed at night with both her brothers and "sister" cat.  She really likes our older cat, Storm.  However, our younger cat, Misty, isn't so tolerable of Ginger.  She prefers to stay out of her sight, since Ginger constantly barks at her!  However, they still get along - no fights!   Except for the occasional "submissive peeing" when I try to put on her leash, she loves her walks!  She isn't shy of anything, including the deer!  She loves to see them run when she barks at them on our walks or in the yard.  She is such a love!  We feel so blessed to have added her to our family!  We absolutely adore her!  Thanks again for choosing us to be her family!  Hope you like her picture!  I think the last one is the best one to add to your "Happy Tails", but you can choose any one you wish.   Talk to you soon!  

 Love, Vanessa, Gregg & Kyle Smith

Hi Cathie,  Wow, I can't believe that we have Ginger over three months!  Where has the time gone?!  She is doing so well.  She plays with the "boys" now, and even plays with the little cat, Misty, the one she used to bark at all the time!  It's so cute to see her.  Ginger does most of the playing, running around her, nudging her, etc. and Misty just lays there and paws at her, or hides under the couch and pounces when Ginger comes close.  She plays with toys all the time now, not just chewing her chewies.  I bought a small spray of silk flowers for her to wear tomorrow for thanksgiving, since the boys wear scarves and I didn't have the same material to make her one (they are about two years old).  She will look so cute!!!  I also bought her the jeweled tiara that was in Petedge and the holiday scrunchie with the bells on it for Christmas!   I can hardly wait!!!!  I gave her her first bath here this week.  She was really great.  The submissive peeing has just about stopped - just a few dribbles now and then, usually when she has to go out first thing in the morning.  I make sure that I put her leash on at the front door on the tile, so clean up if necessary is a snap.  She's even getting better about putting the leash on!  She is just as happy as a clam!!  We are so blessed to have her.  If fact, when we each get to say one thing we are thankful for tomorrow, she will be mine!!!

                                                           CANDY now CHLOE

Cathie- I was thinking of you recently because on June 16th we had Chloe for 6 months….it seems like so much longer!!!!!!!  I just had to tell you how absolutely wonderful she is.  She really is the best little girl in the world and has added SO much to our lives.  Oz and Harry are  wonderful too and doing so well with her.  The ride home is so exciting for both of us because we know what is waiting on the other end…..3 babies who just want to please us and love us.  They are pure joy and really do make our lives so good.  We were out last night and had a friend come over to sit with them….tonight we are SO looking forward to getting home and hanging out with them.  It’s like having children…….we stay home and spend all our time with them.  We wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks again for letting us have all of them- especially Chloe.  I know you guys thought she was so special and you were so right.  She really is something.  She is our world. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.  Take care.

Lynda and Wayne

                 BENTLEY & MEGELLAN now BENTLEY  & SPANKY

Hi Cathie,

Sorry we haven't written sooner but, we have just been having too much fun! Bentley and Spanky (Megellan) adjusted immediately. They were our boys the minute we walked out of your door. As you can see in the pictures it is certainly a dog's life at the Thomas' home! They both are two love bugs. When they are not kissing then they are asleep in the bed. Every day is an adventure. From listening to the birds, chasing a leave or challenging the Great Dane across the street. We can't imagine life without them. Thanks for everything!

Sincerely, Bentley and Spanky's Mom and Dad Jim and Louise Thomas

                                                                        DAISY

Good morning Cathie, Just wanted to send you a quick email to update you on the newest addition to the Biggieri family.  Every day we see Daisy becoming more and more part of the family --  from hiding her "greenie" and taunting us to find it, to being the watchdog and alerting us that someone is at the door.  She has claimed the middle of the pillows as her sleeping spot each night and stretches out her little body so that her toes are under our blankets.  We have a sun room similar to yours that leads out to our back yard and the bird & squirrel feeders.  She has taken to scratching on the door to let us know she wants to head out to explore, but we have decided she can never go out alone.  She is virtually "pee pee" trained to go outside.  She knows that is what we are up to, when I just stand there and don't move.  Next is the poop training, but I am not going to rush that, especially with the rain coming. She is truly living the American dream.     

Talk to you soon ~E

                           BEAU

Beau had a great night! We walked leisurely around the neighborhood after dinner. Then watched a little TV and went to bed. He slept through the night. He started at the foot of the bed and ended up on the pillow next to me! He woke me up about 7am to go out. Today he and I sat outside and played a little ball. I don't think he's too down with bringing the ball back but who cares! We had fun all the same. You were absolutely correct about his hacking and wheezing, almost not at all today (except for the ball playing) when he got too excited we stopped and did something else. He's a true joy!!! He doesn't like me out of his sight and that's just fine with me. Ty also for the history, the lady that had him for the 4yrs must have given him much love, that's why he is so sweet, and loving. Be Safe & Be Happy!! God Bless you, you have rescued 2 lives....mine and Beau's!
Angell & Beau

                                                                   HONEY

I just wanted to thank you both so much for what you did for Honey and for my whole family [Michael, Me, Patrick, Michael, Devin, Alyssa, Buddy, Hope and now Honey].  You both gave her a new chance at a great life...Debbie by taking her into your home and your heart when no one else would and Cathy for listing her for me to find her.   Debbie you are an amazing woman, your stories about your dogs were great and I could tell that you truly care about each one of them.  They are so lucky to have found you.  Thanks again for the opportunity to do something truly special for a dog in need...we feel so fulfilled.

 She is settling in nicely.  Finally, she snuggled with my husband last night and he was so happy.  She follows everyone around the house in search of the best "belly-rubber".   Buddy let her share his sunny spot on the floor this morning which I think is progress.  I think they will be good pals in time.  I have gotten them to sleep downstairs, which took some work but they have been wonderful.  They are wide awake and ready for their morning walk when I come down.  She is still favoring the paw but is going up and down the stairs on her own and we are working with it every day [she must be so sick of hearing [slow down...4 on the floor please].  She will meet our vet this Saturday.  She is going for her heartworm test and so we can discuss micro-chipping. 

Thanks again...as promised, I have attached pictures for you.  She may not play with toys but she sure likes to sleep with them as well as the down blanket she stole from Buddy [though I'm sure she would share it if he tried because she's just so easy going].  Buddy, on the other hand de-stuffed and de-squeaked his new toy in about 15 minutes...now he just carries the carcass around like a trophy. 

 Tina Carroll

                                                        EDDIE now SHERMAN

Hi Cathie!

I just wanted to update you on sweet little Sherman (ne Eddie).  He is the funniest, most adorable, most lovable little old man I have ever seen!  His number one favorite thing in life is FOOD!  He would weigh as much as a tank if I let him!  He will eat anything in sight – and we have to be careful because he will often snap something up before he realizes it’s not edible LOL! (One day I dropped my glasses, and if they hadn’t been as big as they are I think they would have been gone! LOL)  He loves eating treats, and to help keep his weight down we have been giving him baby carrots.  Since he doesn’t have a heck of a lot of teeth left, it takes him a bit to finish one off, but he sure has fun doing it!

His number two favorite thing in the world is to sit on my lap.  He has decided that nap time is lap time.  I often hold him while I am on the computer, and usually end up having to type with one hand as the other one is wrapped around him. J  He loves giving kisses, and has to do so at least three or four separate times before he settles in for his nap.  We have started him on Anipryl for his Cushing’s symptoms, and already it seems to be helping.  He is able to hold his bladder a bit longer and is drinking less. He has had no more seizures (thank goodness!) and so far we have not started him on any anti-seizure medication.  I know we will have to one day soon, and pray that day is a long way off. I started using some sign language with him a few weeks ago.  Trying to teach him some simple signs, like “no”, and “cookie”, and “go out”, and he seems to be catching on very well (especially “treat”!  Actually sometimes I think he thinks every sign means “treat” LOL!).

Thank you so much Cathie, for letting this little love bug come into our lives!  He is sweet and precious, loves to be brushed and cuddled – and even seems to enjoy bath time!  I have not, for even one second, regretted bringing Sherman to spend the rest of his days with us.  I wish I could convince other folks of the joy and love they can receive by taking in an older dog.  I know his time with us may not be that long, but they will be happy days, safe days, and loving days.  

 Debbie in RI (The Crazy Dog Lady of Cumberland Hill)

Happy Tails to us-                                               DOLCE

     Update: 3/31/05

                                                              LULU

 LuLu came into our lives about 15 months ago. She was rescued off the streets of NYC, and had hardly any fur. Tests were done by the rescue to determine what was causing her hair loss, but in the end it was realized that LuLu was doing this to herself. When I first saw her picures, my husband said "why do you want to get another Yorkie after how sad you were when Debbie (our previous Yorkie) died."  I told him it had been two years an I missed not having a baby, and this little one needed us.  LuLu is our Baby in every way! Yes, we had a few moments that we wondered if she would ever be all right and stop pulling out her hair when ever she was left alone for any length of time. But after working with out vet and with Cathie's support we have solved the problem. LuLu has been receiving an injection of Depomedfrol once a month. We started her on 20mg/ml and now she has weaned down to 15mg/ml. As you can see she is doing wonderfully. She loves to sit in the chair with her Daddy (who by the way loves her to pieces)  or cuddle up on the couch with me to watch a little T.V.  We do spoil her a little, as she has brought so much joy to our lives. She has a doggie stroller, carseat and more outfits than most movie stars!! She loves to travel and goes everywhere we can take her. LuLu might have been on the streets of New York all alone before, but she is very happy in her new home! We are so lucky to have her!

    Love and Wags to All,   LuLu, and her Mommy & Daddy

(note: Chloe came into Yorkies Inc. with a severe double fracture that required surgery to repair.)

                                                                    CHRISTY

Hi Cathie,

Christy is doing so great!!!  She is so wonderful!!! I can’t seem to imagine how my life would be with out her in it.  Tommy and I enjoy spending so much time with her.  When we get home from work she is the first one that we run to.  Tommy and I have no children (YET), so we consider Christy as our little girl.  Playing, sleeping, getting her belly rubbed  by us and going for rides are her favorite things to do.  Almost every time Tom and I go out she comes along with us.  I love dressing her up in her cute outfits.  Between her spring jacket, t-shirts and sweaters, she is better dressed then I am. There isn’t a day that I go to the store that I have to buy her a treat or something new for her to wear. What can I say, she spoils me every day with love, I have to spoil her right back.  She has been a joy to have around and I am so glad that we adopted her and I have you to thank for that.

Yours Truly,  Nubelia

Christy with Pikachu

(Pikachu is also a pup placed by a member of Yorkies Inc. and lives with Christy's Aunt)