Jacob now Ben

Cassidy, Jane w/ Jacob now Ben (l) & Molly (r)

Hi there! We are so happy and having so much fun! Both little dogs love Cassidy and Jacob  curls up with her in her bed. We have had a couple of long nights, though. Finally, I had to move his crate to the kitchen after  21/2 hours of howling. In the morning I discovered he had pooped in his crate. Poor little guy. He's great in the bath, though. All day, he has peed on the pad- They both do- It amazes me! We have fenced in the back patio and made a little outdoor run for them. I put a used pee pad outside to help them get the idea. I just need to find some wood chips. (Hard to find in the winter in Maine:)) How can I adjust Jacob's feeding schedule to help him poop during the day? Did you feed them 2 or 3 times a day? He likes his crate and crawled in for a long nap yesterday. We went to Petco and hung out on Sat. Molly was in the backpack and was happy to let people pet her and make a big fuss over how cute she is! Mac did a great job walking on the leash and Cassidy was having a ball herding her "baby" She would have made a great mother. I'm getting ready for a long walk with my babes this morning. It will be my first day at work- I hate leaving them home! We bought an x-pen and have put a very washable fleecie at one end with the crate and toys.  Cathie, they LOVE your blankies!!!! The other end of the x-pen has 2 pee pads. Molly does well in her crate, and Cassidy will have the run of the kitchen to keep everyone company. I'll come home @ 12:00 and a neighbor will come over tonight to learn our routine, and then she can come at 2:30 daily. Cathie, thank you so much! We are so lucky!!!!!t  I haven't forgotten the family pix you want- just left my camera at school on Friday- I'll send some soon! Hugs Jane
                     

Cassidy, Ben & Molly (also adopted with Yorkies Inc.)

Molly & Ben

 Update 2/4/10:Cathie, Well, better between Molly and Ben. They mouth each other a lot in a very playful way and Molly has started to initiate it. Her tail is wagging and she sometimes barks but doesn't growl. It is still strange when Cassidy is more actively seeking my attention when Molly is in the room (not on my lap- on the floor in another part of the room) She will zip over and snap at Cassidy's face- Cass backs away and then goes right to the door to be let OUT! She has really backed off and is very wary of Molly. Ben climbs all over Cassidy and bites at her hair. She just lays there, but I can see her rolling her eyes, as if to say, "He's a pup" Ben LOVES to chase the kitty and she keeps coming back for more. This morning David was petting Isis, and she was purring as Ben was standing on his hind legs and  "playing the piano" on her back. Molly will occasional sniff her as she walks by, but doesn't chase or bother her.
Molly will go to Cassidy as she is sleeping on her bed, and join her. I think she is maybe reacting to Cassidy's loud panting, Aussie noise, when she is seeking my attention, it freaks Molly out, and so she lashes out. It has only happened once in the last 4 days. I really think with time, things will settle. The relationship between Ben and Molly seems really to be developing in a very positive way. I am thinking about letting Ben have the run of the kitchen with Molly now during the day. I made 2 "litter boxes out of big rubber made totes with a piece of floor mat to anchor the pee pad, and both are using them. Molly goes to the door and circles to be let outside. Yay! Ben is walking on the leash and I can take all 3 for a walk together in the am and night. I can't wait for warmer weather. Are walks are pretty short at this time

Ben w/ Molly (Yorkies) & Cassidy

Colby now Finn

Kim w/Wally, Aiden w/Colby now Finn & James

Hi Kerri...We LOVE Finn (Colby). I made an appointment with our Vet for Wednesday am. Will let you know how that goes. Here are a few pictures from yesterday. Thank you, Kim

PS... Finn is enjoying all of the attention here at work today.

3/8/10:Hi Kerri... Finn is doing so well. He is learning that it is much better to go outside to pee, etc...Treats work so well for him and now our other 100% trained dog Wally is getting in on the act. Wally is "faking" a pee outside to come in for a treat too. However, I have caught on. Finn comes to work with me and loves the Nuns. They love him too. He is a much better and lighter (Finn is 6 lbs and Wally is 14 lbs) lap dog and enjoys affection from everyone. Finn and Wally love to play chase. Wally runs and Finn chases him. They also wrestle. They take naps together. They play well with the boys across the street and Finn has not stolen Wally's girlfriend down the street, Lola. Finn loves to eat and especially loves treats. He seems to love his new home and we love him too...and don't remember what life was like before he was part of our family.
Thank you Kerri & Yorkies Inc...
Kim, Jamie, Aidan, Wally & Finn

Molly

Cathie, What a sweet girl! We had a quiet ride home to Maine with both girls snoozing in the car. Molly was very timid about the house at first, but what a brave little girl! She sniffed when our Aussie peed outside and then copied her. She has peed outside now 3 times. At first, she wasn't interested in eating, but about 6:00 last night, we tried again and she ate every bit! We took the bed frame off from under our box springs and put our bed on the floor and it is a much better height for her. Last night she slept on her little bed right between our pillows and never moved. This morning, she is watching everything we do and has allowed us both to hold her. She is such a sweet, quiet girl!
Cathie, thanks so much for all your time and patience yesterday helping us make a good match for our Cassidy. We are all in LOVE! (Even kitty was nose to nose with her this morning!)
This is a picture of my husband David and Molly getting acquainted. And Cassidy and Molly snoozing side by side. Cathie, I left a message asking if Reilly was still available, and after talking to Julie, think maybe she's not, but would you consider us for Jacob or his brother? We would love another baby!
Thanks so much!
Jane

David w/Molly

Update 1/20/10: Hi Cathie, Molly had a good night and slept on her little bed between our pillows. I went to bed before my husband and he tried to hold her on his lap while he was watching tv, but she ran in to the bedroom and tried to hide in the corner. When he picked her up she was shaking from head to toe, but once she was tucked in her little bed, calmed right down and even licked my hand. This morning, we went out to pee and had success. Molly sniffs where Cassidy goes and then also squats and pees. What a good girl! She HATES the snow, but will bravely follow Cassidy out when coaxed. She pooped on the rug, so we took it outside and put it in her "spot", and hopefully this will help her know what to do. She hasn't shown any interest in the pee pad. She isn't approaching us yet, but will relax in our arms if we pick her up and wrap her in her blanket, and she peeks around the corner at me if I leave the room. Poor little girl! I wish there was a way to tell her what a good life she will have and not to worry! In time. Cathie, we are still thinking about another pup.  We think a lively, outgoing, companion would help Molly adjust. Cassidy has tried to initiate play by gently nudging Molly, but Molly trembles and curls up on her bed. I think she was interested in Cass at the vets because the other pups were sniffing and she wondered what was up. I would love another Yorkie, and think this would be the right time for all of us to bond. When Molly is ready, she will have a playful companion her size, Cassidy will have a friend to interact with, and we want to fill our house and arms with joyful noise and activity. Thanks so much for your support,
Jane

Fluffnut now Jack

Hi Cathie, FYI, Fluffnut is doing just fine. Lucy is showing signs of jealousy and definitely wants him to know that she's in charge. She tries to keep him from getting too close to me, but overall, I think she's handling a new dog in her home better than we expected. He's very sweet, and quite playful. He loves his carrot and green bean treats as well as the liver treats. He's a little cuddler. He's doing ok with the training-- although really hates going out in the snow. Can't say I blame him there!! I'll try to get a couple of pictures. Bye for now...
Marcia

Riley

Molly

Wiley now Liberace

Boca now Dakota

Alyssa w/ Benji (also adopted from Yorkies Inc) & Dakota

Hi Cathie, Here is Alyssa with Benji and Dakota.  She is doing great!  She has fit in to our family so nicely that it feels like we have had her forever.  She and Benji have started to play and she chases him around our yard, which he loves.  She curls up with both Cassie (which I never thought I'd live to see) and Benji in their beds.  I will send one more of her and Cassie, just so you can see.  Thanks for everything!!
Laurie  

Cassie & Dakota