kibble talk - Yorkie Haven Rescue

Issue 13
April 2011
The Yorkie Haven Rescue Newsletter
Post Office Box 219
Seabrook, TX 77586
yorkiehavenrescue.com
[email protected]
About Yorkie
Haven Rescue
Yorkie
Haven
Rescue is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the
rescue of yorkie/yorkie m ixes regardless of
age, sight, hearing or other handicaps and
is run solely by unpaid volunteers. W e
ensure that all yorkies we rescue from
“throwaway land” are safe and can live
their lives in a loving, caring, healthy
environm ent until their forever hom e can
be found. Our m ain goal is not finding the
right pup for a hom e, but finding the right
hom e for each and every pup.
YHR receives no outside governm ent
funding and is supported by private
donations and our own fundraising efforts.
100% of the m onies received goes directly
towards the care of the pups in our rescue.
Please visit our website to see our rescues
that are available for adoption. W e have
an online application for adoption and also
a form for surrendering a yorkie. W e also
have a boutique of fabulous item s for your
pupa current list of our donors, etc..
yorkiehavenrescue.com
KIBBLE TALK
Clearing up the Myths - Teacup/Toy/Pocket Yorkie!
Teacup (T-cup) Yorkies, Toy Yorkies, Pocket Yorkies. They simply
DO NOT EXIST!
These myths were concocted by greedy backyard breeders
and puppymills as simply a ploy to make more money by
telling people that these are "special" or “rare” breeds.
Occasionally, within a litter, there may be a puppy that is
unusually small. That puppy is the “runt of the litter” and any
other breakdown in description is not correct. Some unethical
breeders take 2 poor little runts and breed them hoping to get
a smaller dog. This is pathetic because it causes very
unhealthy little babies. Not to mention that the female will
always have to have a c-section for delivery. Why would
anyone want to put a female dog thru a c-section every time
she has a litter? MONEY!! They will sell these poor “runts”
for large amounts of money.
Sometimes ignorance comes into play also. Sadly, there are
people out there breeding Yorkshire terriers who simply aren't
knowledgeable enough about Yorkies to know that there is no
such thing as a teacup, toy or pocket Yorkie. They hear it,
believe it, so they sell it.
A Yorkie should not be a frail nervous little dog, yet these little
ones tend to be just that! The well bred Yorkshire Terrier
"yorkie" is a proud, high spirited, exciting little terrier who
thinks it's as big as a Great Dane.
NONE of the kennel clubs: AKC, CKC
(continental), APRI, CKC (canadian) etc.
endorse or condone the use of any of these
terms and are concerned that these terms may
be used to entice perspective buyers into
thinking that puppies described in this way are of
greater monetary value. They are not; and the
use of these terms is incorrect and misleading.
To attach any of these additional labels to a
particular pup is to misrepresent that animal as
something that is rare or exceptional and causes
a great deal of confusion. This is very much
frowned upon by the kennel clubs.
The breed standard states “Weight must not
exceed 7 lbs. as an adult”. Most Yorkshire
terriers that you see participating in the show
ring tend to be 5 to 7 pounds.
This is not to scare you away from wanting a runt
of a litter at all. The runts are just as special as
the rest of the litter. But please keep in mind
that a very small and fragile Yorkie is going to
need more attention (personal and medical). A
1-2 lb Yorkie, will not live as long as a 5-7 lb.
Yorkie because they tend to have more heath
issues.
If you think you might be in the market for a
Yorkie, please do your homework and research
this breed. Don’t just see all the celebrities
carrying them around in fancy bags and get in
your mind that you want a dog that you can carry
with you wherever you go. No matter their adult
weight (since no one can truly judge this), you
have to love the Yorkie for its personality and
spirit, not its size.
Please beware of any breeder that consistently
advertises teacup, toy or pocket Yorkies for sale.
If they are misleading you into thinking that they
have very rare or special Yorkies by calling them
something that they are not, why or how can you
trust buying a puppy from them? Raising the
price to get more money proves that they are in
it for the money and not the well being of the
puppy or the betterment of the breed!
Yes, there are Yorkies out there that are
Championship show dogs, agility champions or
conformation champions that deserve a higher
price for their puppies. They have worked very
hard to uphold the integrity and bloodline of the
Yorkie breed and the high quality is worth the
money. They go for thousands of dollars and, of
course, people that are looking to show are the
people that are willing to pay those prices. Also
keep in mind those puppies are NOT 1-2lbs but
the standard 5-7 lb. Yorkies. Otherwise they
could not register for the shows.
W e come in many shapes and
sizes!!
DOGGONE GOOD EATIN
POETRY CORNER
The Happy Dogs’ Bedtime Prayer
Author: Unknown
15 M inute Liver Treats
(found at thepoop.com)
Ingredients:
1
1
1
1
1
1
lb. chicken livers
cup flour
cup corn m eal
egg
tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 cup flour
Preparation and Cooking:
Place chicken liver and liquid in blender, liquify.
Add egg, m ix a m inute m ore. Pour into bowl. Add
flour, corn m eal and garlic powder. Mix. Spray jelly
roll pan with pam . Pour m ixture into pan. Bake 15
m inutes at 400 degrees. Cut into sm all squares
while still warm .
Som e dogs like them frozen too!
Now I lay me down to sleep,
The queen-size bed is soft and deep.
I sleep right in the center groove,
My human being can hardly move.
I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight,
And here is where I pass the night.
No one disturbs me or dares intrude,
Til morning comes and I want food.
I sneak up slowly and it begins,
My nibbles on my human's chin.
She wakes up slowly and smiles and shouts, "You
darling beast! Just cut it out!"
But morning's here and its time to play,
I always seem to get my way.
So thank you Lord, for giving me,
This human person that I see.
The one who holds me tight,
and shares her bed with me at night.
LOOK WHO’S HOME: TOTO A/K/A ANDY
DID YOU KNOW???
Dogs sweat from the pads of their
paws. They discharge heat by panting.
The call and email came in from the LA-SPCA on November 22,
2010, explaining that they had a male yorkie that they could not put
up for adoption themselves because he failed the food aggression
test. For those who do not know, this is when they give the dog a bowl of food and reach
in the bowl and move the bowl around with a fake hand on a stick. Well, Toto did not care
to share his food with this "hand" and took quite the nip at it. This deemed him adoptable
to the general public since they cannot screen for potential applicants for issues such as
food aggression.
So, on November 27th, the Yorkie Haven Rescue volunteers went to visit with Toto and
see just how big his bite was. They determined that he could and would be worked with
and bailed him out of doggy jail right away. Even though Toto missed Thanksgiving Toto at the LA-SPCA
turkey, he entered a loving foster home just two days after Thanksgiving day and that was
something to be thankful for.
Over the next few weeks, Toto proved to have more anxieties than just food issues. He was not good in public
and with certain men. He would snarl and bark as if he were a 90 lb. Doberman when at the pet store, at the vet,
and sometimes, when just on a walk. This, along with other certain behaviors proved to us that poor Toto had
really been worked over in his previous home or on the street (since he was picked up as a stray by the SPCA)
and just needed to learn love and patience to see that not all humans were bad and instead of punishing him for
his shortcomings, he would be taught to deal with them in a positive manner.
While in his foster home, Toto did make friends with another male foster yorkie in the home and they loved playing
together. He was such a sweet, happy dog and deserved a home of his own that would be patient and let Toto
come around to the good life at his own pace.
Well, on January 7, 2011, just that application came into the YHR database. This family of true animals lovers
had previously dealt with, were currently dealing with and were ready to deal with again, issues just like Toto's.
They saw his face, read his bio and knew that he had to be the newest addition to their home. After all interviews,
home checks, etc were completed, everyone knew that this is exactly where Toto needed to be and the adoption
date was set. Toto's new family lived in Texas, which was quite a drive to Toto's foster location, but they
nevertheless gassed up the vehicle and set out to pick up their new baby boy.
On January 16, 2011, Toto met his new family and happily hopped in the vehicle for his long ride home. The
weather was absolutely horrible. They had rain from Houston to Baton Rouge and back. Their first introduction
to Andy was very positive and they knew that he would be just perfect for their home. Since the SPCA deemed
him aggressive with certain people and food, they wanted him to have a kinder, gentler name, so Toto is now
Andy.
FROM THE NEW FAMILY:
It has now been 2 months since Andy joined us and he has settled in quite well and is a gem. He fits in well with
our other two rescues, a poodle and blue heeler mix. Andy has learned the “pecking order” and routine of the
household, and continues to learn in new situations. He has visited with his new Vet (male) without incident and
he was very placid and cooperative with the groomer.
He has had a couple “meltdowns”, and they always happen after 8pm (during darkness). We believe that when
he was on the streets of New Orleans, he was terrified and became very defensive. We also believe that he was
never socialized with his own litter mates and he was discarded in early puppyhood. Despite all this, Andy is
definitely a lap pup who enjoys lap naps everyday and kisses everyone that takes the time to slowly and gently
introduces themselves.
Andy was deemed unadoptable, but that is not the case. All he needed is someone to love
and care for him and assist him in accepting new situations. We are indeed very thankful
that Andy is a part of our hearts and family. Later this spring we plan on introducing him
to golf cart rides through the neighborhood with Alex and Sassie (his four legged siblings.)
Andy today
(freshly groomed)!
YHR LOVES HAPPY ENDINGS, BUT COULD NOT DO ALL THIS WITHOUT YOU!
PAWS UP TO YOU
If you have given Yorkie Haven Rescue a donation,
purchased from our boutique, donated craft items to
sell on our website, etc., we would like to take this
time to say THANK YOU very much. Through your
acts of generosity, you, the public, are rescuers too.
January 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011
Abby Hulick Humbles
Kelly Brown
alldogboots.com
Kelly Collins
Allison Benton
Kerri Ouber
Bruce Denson
Kim Bierwas
Amanda Overton
Kimberley Atherley
Andrew Selke
Kimberly Bigelow
Ann Langlois
Laura Mota
Annette Larue
Laurette Griffin
Anooshea Taghdisi
Leslie Aguiar
Barbara "Cricket" Dionne
Leslie Anderson
Beth Fox
Leslie Lapres
Betty Cowin
Linda Freedman
Bill/Becky Aglinsky
Linda Hawkins
Bonny Sheppard
Linda Herrera
Brenda Van Valen
Linda Renner
Brie/Mario Lamorte
Lisa Edwards
Brooke Chodzinski
Lisa Rainforth
Camille Bourgeois
Louanne Andrews
Carol English
Lynnette Madden
Carol Yanche
Macuqarie Group Foundation
Carolyn Tapp
Magnum Yorkies
Catherine Walker
Mar Gregory
Cathy Sansonetti
Marcella Strub
Catio Sebastiany-Cho
Margaret Hammerle
Cecilia/David Hoyle
Margaret Maloney
Chana Peacock
Marilyn Nauhaus
Charmagne Cobb
Mary Dorsey
Chena Garrison
Mary Snow
Cheryl Geary
Mava/Charles Vandervennet
Cheryl Maifeld
Melinda Miller
Cherlyn Tumlin
Merry Jones
Chris Bell
Michael/Anna Ray
Christina Plaisance
Michael/Ruthann Johnston
Cindy Hasty
Michelle Hilton
Claude/Nicole Boyd
Morgan Lamandre
Consuelo Staser
Nancy Gardner
Corinne Haith
Nancy Vise
Cristy O’Herron
Pamela Verrinder
Cookie/Jim Ashe
Pat/Ted Jenkins
Dan/Joan Aumack
Patricia Gonzalez-Powell
Darlene Chodzinski
Patricia Jenkins
David Stukenbroeker
Patricia Key
Deb Sillers
Patrick Fasano
Debbie Misroon
Patrick Loyd
Debbie Suggs
Peggy Storsved
Deborah Stern
Penny DeForest
Debra Harscher
Penny Needham
Denis/Sean Beyer
Rachel DeFelice
Donna McSloy
Rachelle Heiner
Doug/Siobhan Marrone
Robert/Linda Scallan
Elaine Freund
Robin/Pat Burke
Elaine Kimberley
Romas LaRue
Elissa Carrick
Rosemarie Sage
Elizabeth/Tim Fox
Rosmery Cruz
Elizabeth Webb
Roxane Richter
Eva Cardrino
Ryan DeBattista
Gita Bhatia
Sallie Norsworthy
Gloria Smith
Sally Ann Frazier
Harry Meyers
Sandra Carr
Hazel Levatino
Sandra Chesnut
Imperial Tresaures
Sandy Dillion
Jacqueline Babcock
Sarah Kruse
Jacquelyn Johnston
Sharon Davis
James Pruitt
Sharon Forster
Jean Payne
Sharon Oswalt
Jean Vitale
Sherrie Orr
Jeanie Geer
Sherry Shiavone
Jeanne Falzarano
Sheryl Moulden
Jennifer/John Beard
Shinja Towsley
Jennifer Carnahan
Shirley Shelbyl
Jennifer North
Sonul Mahendra
Jennifer Suey
South Paw Sanctuary
Jeremy Bergeron
Stacey Wilson
Jessica Endiso
Stephanie Hoverman
Joann Hickox
Stephen Ridgill
Joann/John Malinski
Steve Anzalone
Jose Gonzalez
Sue Hegdahl
Judith Palomar
Susan Noblett
Judy Leblanc1
Suzanne Montague
Judy Stresser
Karen Fratesi
Karen Rene-Peterson
Karen Rocher
Karen van Lieshout
Karen Walker
Karis McCutchen
Kat Edmondson
Kathleen Spreng
Katherine Hunter
Kathryn McCurley
T. Bumpkins & Co.
Tanya Voelcker
Teresa Ditlow
Terri/Larry Way
Thomas Flowers
Tina Norman
Valerie Leavitt
Valerie McField
Vicki Dykes
Vicki Konikson
Wes/Kathy Goforth
Below is a summary of the pups Yorkie Haven
Rescue has taken in, adopted out, and those who
have crossed over to Rainbow Bridge while in our
care.
May 1, 2006 - March 31, 2011
Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Rainbow Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
January 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011
Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rainbow Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
YHR currently has 31 pups in foster homes that
are available for adoption.
ways to help YHR
1.
Fostering - YHR does not have a shelter and our members integrate each pup into their families. This
is a very big responsibility and fostering is not for everyone, but if you are interested, please send an e-mail
to [email protected] to request more information and an application. All foster homes
must go through the same process as an adoption applicant.
2.
Grooming - Yorkies are a high-maintenance breed when it comes to coat care. Many of us have
learned to groom our own dogs and can groom the rescues as well. Unfortunately, some of the rescues
come to us as one giant, matted mess, making professional grooming necessary. If you are a groomer
and live in a state near where a YHR pup is being fostered and can donate or offer a discount to groom
a rescue pup, you will be listed on the donor page of our website and your services will be greatly
appreciated. To offer your grooming services, please e-mail us at [email protected] and
let us know where you are located so we can determine whether we have a foster pup in your area in need
of grooming.
3.
Surfing the Net - When surfing the net, use www.goodsearch.com as your search engine and
designate Yorkie Haven Rescue as your charity. For every search you perform, a donation is made to
YHR without any cost to you. Your clicking helps keep the Haven ticking.
4.
Shopping on the Internet - When shopping on the internet, shop through www.igive.com and select
Yorkie Haven Rescue as your charity. At no extra cost to you, a portion of each online purchase will be
donated to YHR. You shop, they donate, the pups benefit.
5.
Don’t know what to get those “hard to buy for pups”? Check out the Haven Boutique at
www.yorkiehavenrescue.com. You’ll get a great gift and at the same time, donate much needed funds to
the welfare of YHR’s foster pups.
6.
Last, but not least, by telling your family and friends about Yorkie Haven Rescue and all of the ways to help
listed above, you bring awareness to YHR and animal rescue. Thank You!
Join Yorkie Haven Rescue in providing care and food for animals in shelters and sanctuaries. To
do this, go to www.theanimalrescuesite.com and click ONCE A DAY - EVERY DAY on the “Click
Here to Give - It’s Free” box. That is 365 chances each year to care for animals in need. If your
memory isn’t that great anymore, don’t worry, you can sign up for “free click reminder service” and
The Animal Rescue Site will send you a free e-mail reminder as often as you like to remind you to
click to feed.