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The Yorkie TimesMay 2010 / The Official Newsletter of the Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue | |||
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Julie Gedro
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Mary Elizabeth Dugmore
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Laura Morrisey
Chris Dugmore
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Editor's Message: It's Who I Am!
These past few weeks, I have been working a little 'overtime' even by my standards (which are pretty far out there). I have been engaged in various dinners
and doing a little business entertaining. After one of the dinners, a colleague who knows me very well observed, when we were alone, that I am quite open
about my life with new folks. She said it was intriguing for her, and she wanted to know if I did that as a strategy, or if I did it because that's who I am.
My response was, like the cream I like in my coffee, half and half. It is important for potential colleagues to get to know one another, and to get to know
important (as opposed to passing) interests. However, I think that my Yorkie Rescue career defines me just as much as my business and my academic careers.
It is a hard proposition to think about myself and my life outside of the context of Yorkies.That may seem a little lighthearted, even silly to some. Which bothers me not.
I think the world is a much better place because of passionate interest and commitment to worthy causes, and I actually support several. Yorkie Rescue is not just a worthy cause for me, though. It is part of my life. My friends in YTNR are really my extended family. My latest greeting at school is to show folks pictures and videos of Buzzy, Pete, Zack and Nick the Foster Dude on my iPhone. I rarely walk the guys when I am not stopped by a neighbor, like Chuck who adopted Scorpio, or like Sonnet who adopted Marky Mark, and check up on them and see how the Yorkies and their "people" are doing.
Yorkie Rescue. It's not what I do. I think it's who I am.
Enjoy this month's newsletter!
Happy Mother's Day!
Hello Yorkie Moms!Aunt Mary Elizabeth emailed us this morning and asked us if we could write up a little piece about Mother's Day. We're happy to oblige. Pete even woke up from his nap to contribute. We would like to wish every Mother in the Yorkie Rescue community a most wonderful Mother's Day. Thank you for all that you do: feeding, cleaning, loving, going for check ups and medical care, disciplining (we read about that once, but are not sure what it means. Pete's going to look it up after we finish our article and tell us what it means). Where would we be without Mothers? Lost, for sure! In the figurative sense but also, as evidenced by all of the rescues out there, in the literal sense, too. Our Mom is a bit laid back with us, but we always assure her we won't tell anyone. We pretty much have her wrapped around our paws.
Buzzy is a country music fan (imagine that-with our Nashville Tennessee connections to the famous and one and only Dan Dugmore) so he whipped up a little modification of Billy Currington's That's How Country Boys Roll:
We wake up in the morning and we eat our Solid Gold,
We always try our best to do just what we're told.
Well, we play, play, play and drink water from one bowl,
That's how Yorkie boys roll.
If you feel like you want a hug, we'll snuggle right up.
When you're down there's nothing like the kiss from a Yorkie pup.
We'll refresh you with love when your life seems to take it's toll,
That's how Yorkie boys roll.
Happy Mother's Day from our crazy fun house on the Westcott Nation in Syracuse, New York, to yours!
Buzzy, Zack, Pete and Nick
TRACHEAL STENTING
TRACHEAL STENTING FOR TRACHEAL COLLAPSETHE INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY APPROACH
Chick Weisse, VMD, DACVS
The Animal Medical Center
New York, NY
The trachea (or "wind-pipe") is a cartilage, muscle, and ligamentous tube that connects the larynx (or "voicebox") to the lower airways and lungs. When working appropriately, the trachea is very flexible and remains rigid during movement and the different phases of respiration as well as during extreme conditions such as coughing and sneezing.
IMAGE: Collapsed trachea with no apparent tracheal lumen. BELOW: Normal trachea with open lumen (*).Tracheal collapse is a progressive, degenerative disease of the Trachea collapsed and open cartilage rings in which hypocellularity (fewer cartilage cells) and decreased glycosaminoglycan content (which contributes to the rigidity of the trachea) lead to dynamic tracheal collapse during respiration. Alternatively, the muscles of the trachea can weaken and sag and collapse during respiration (breathing). This is a condition of predominantly middle-age, small and toy-breed dogs (particularly Yorkies!!) which can present with signs ranging from a mild, intermittent "honking" cough to severe respiratory distress from dynamic airway obstruction. Many of these animals are palliated with medications including anti-inflammatories (steroids such as Prednsione), cough suppressants (such as hydrocodone or butorphanol), and bronchodilators. Candidates for surgical therapy are those that have failed initial conservative medical management. Life-style changes such as weight loss, avoiding second-hand smoke and neck leads, and reduce activity can also help reduce the common clinical signs. Various surgical techniques have been described however the most commonly recommended surgical therapy is extraluminal polypropylene prostheses ("tracheal rings"). This technique involves placing extraluminal support rings around the trachea during an open cervical approach (surgery on the neck) and has a reported 75%-85% overall success rate in 90 dogs for reducing clinical signs. This procedure is not without complications however. The same study reported that 5% of animals died after surgery, 11% developed laryngeal paralysis (paralyzed voice box) from the surgery, 19% required permanent tracheostomies (when the trachea is sutured open to the neck), and 23% die of respiratory problems with a median survival of 25 months. More importantly, only 11% of the dogs in this study had intra-thoracic (inside the chest cavity) tracheal collapse (all dogs had extrathoracic tracheal collapse or collapse outside the chest cavity). The authors advised against this surgical technique in animals with intra-thoracic tracheal collapse as the associated complications were unacceptably high.??
IMAGE: A. Tracheal measurements. B. Stent delivery system inserted into trachea through the mouth. C. After stent deploymentDue to the relatively high complication rate associated with surgery, A. Tracheal measurements. B. Stent delivery system inserted into trachea through the mouth. C. After stent deployment Tracheal Stent the use of intra-luminal stents has been investigated. Clinical improvement rates in 75%-90% of animals treated with self-expanding, intra-luminal stainless steel stents have been reported. Immediate complications were mostly minor although there was a peri-operative mortality rate of approximately 10%. Late complications included stent shortening, excessive granulation tissue, progressive tracheal collapse, and stent fracture. ??
The advantages of intra-luminal tracheal stenting include minimal invasiveness, avoiding dissection around the peri-tracheal nerves and blood vessels, shorter anesthesia times, and access to the entire intra-thoracic trachea. While most commonly performed under fluoroscopic guidance (live video x-rays), some are now placing tracheal stents under endoscopic guidance. The search for a better intra-luminal tracheal stent continues and long-term studies will be necessary to determine late effects of these stents on the trachea and whether the progression of the tracheal collapse syndrome can be prevented or delayed through earlier intervention. We are currently performing tracheal almost exclusively for tracheal collapse as we have found the complications to be fewer and manageable compared to the tracheal rings. For more information on Tracheal Stenting, other interventional radiology techniques in animals, or to view a video of the tracheal stenting procedure, please visit the AMC Interventional Radiology website at...
http://www.amcny.org/interventional-radiology-endoscopy/current-veterinary-applications
Member Spotlight: Helen Hendricks
Editor's Note: I first became acquainted with Helen Hendricks when I applied to serve as a volunteer in Georgia and Florida back in 1999. I found Helen to be warm, welcoming, and very organized! Originally from Chicago, Helen makes her home in North Carolina, where she continues to be one of the "matriarchs" of YTNR. We are delighted to feature her this month.
YT: We're interested to know what makes you tick. You are one of the founders of Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue. Tell us about its start?
HH: This love story began when I was adopted by my very first Yorkie, Tiffani (Helen's Pretty Girl Tiffani) in February 1996 when Jim (my late husband) and I first saw this beautiful little girl. We were relatively ignorant about recognizing the red flags that should have alerted us to the way that she was poorly bred. First, she was bred by what is called a "backyard breeder." Among other practices, the breeder kept dam and sire together all of the time, and they were unkempt condition. Second, we failed to recognize the red flag that Tiffani's litter mate was twice as small as her and not healthy looking. Third, the Breeder let us take her at five weeks old, which is much too young.
There are several other signs that I have come to recognize. We had previously had a kennel of Basset Hounds which we bred and raised. Fortunately, therefore, we knew how to care for newborn pups. After a year, we realized Tiffani needed a playmate and the Yorkie list I was subscribed to on the Internet was asking for help for a Yorkie rescue who was in bad shape. This opened my eyes to the need for Yorkie rescue and I asked for names of persons I could contact to get active in this area. We adopted a special needs Yorkie and named her Jodi. This is another story too long to talk about now, but we had her for seven years before she went to the Rainbow Bridge.
In this interim, I became acquainted with Mary Elizabeth. This relationship developed into a deep and lasting friendship to this very day. I joined the then active YTCA Rescue of which M.E. was head of, until it was terminated in 1999 and YTNR was born. I wore many hats then as we were small and jobs overlapped.
I created the YESS (Yorkie Express State to State) transport system so we could move needy Yorkies from where they entered the YTNR system to where cost efficient health care was available. Our very first transport was for four Yorkies from Oregon to our then YTNR vet in North Carolina, which was no small deed as our membership was small and scattered over the nation. It took several weeks to get them to their destination. I was listed as YESS Coordinator in which I would map out the trip, coordinate the members, and arrange meeting places. I have served as Membership coordinator, State Director of North Carolina, and Vice President and Board member. I have served as Microchip Coordinator, Treasurer and I cannot remember all the other hats I have worn over the years. My husband and I fostered, transported and cared for hundreds of Yorkies, including a pregnant Yorkie from Colorado flown to me in North Carolina who had four babies three weeks after arriving here. The pups stayed with me until they were four months old and ready to be adopted. Jim was just as dedicated as I was, and he was my driver, transporter and caregiver of all the rescue Yorkies as long as his health made it possible.
When Jim was diagnosed with Renal Cell Cancer and during his death, YTNR and its members were incredibly supportive. I don't know what I would have done without them. Tiffani and Jodi slept with Jim in his hospital bed at home everyday until his passing. After he passed, they kept looking for him.
YT: Why have you stayed with it all these years?
HH: This is easy to answer. They are my family, so why would I turn my back of them? I could name many who are like my sister/brother and who are there for me when I experience the high and lows of life. They are as passionate, loving, caring and sincere as you would ever want. When any of them loose their Yorkie family member, for whatever reason, I feel the loss and sadness as if it were my own. YTNR members are a special group and I am proud to be a member. We have had many highs and lows throughout the years, and we survived to come back even stronger in our efforts to aid and help those needy Yorkies who count on us to help them to a second chance to experience love. Our written procedures are based on our experience as a volunteer group.
YT: What advice would you give to someone interested in volunteering with Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue?
HH: For anyone interested in becoming a YTNR volunteer, I would advise them to commit fully to our cause, to be sure they can handle the heartbreaks of taking an abused, hurting Yorkie and to give them the love and care they deserve and then to be able to let them go to a deserving new forever home. It is not an easy job nor does it go without anger at how they endured the abuse or neglect before YTNR, nor heartbreak when after all the best efforts we lose them, but imagine the wonderful feeling of success and happiness when they are ready to be placed in their new forever home. It is not a job for the weak of heart.
YT: Tell us about your own Yorkies.
HH: My own Yorkies are like my own children. I love them as much as life itself and I know they love me unconditionally. Tiffani is now 14 yrs old, has had Luxating Patella surgery, has thyroid problems, had a terrible reaction to her annual shots at which the hairless spot at the sight of injection became an area from her hindquarters to her front let on the right side and across her back is completely void of all hair, but she is my forever Princess and Champion. She is housebound now, as she cannot tolerate any more shots, and wears the prettiest warm "jammies" made by one of our members. Jodi has long gone to the Bridge but she lived 14 years of which she shared 7 of them with the Hendricks family, in spite of the horrors of having been a puppymill dog. Mandi has the notoriety of chewing hearing aids. She destroyed three of my mothers' and two of mine over the years. She is a little wild and loving girl going on 11 years old . She is a "bolter" and I have chased her over two miles on one specific day, prayed the entire time for her safety and could hardly make it back home because I was breathless. Lotti is a beautiful sweet little girl of 6 yrs who wants nothing but to be cuddled lovingly and prances around like royalty. I am in the midst of moving to an apartment and the first thing I asked was if the owner was pet-friendly. I would not even consider anything less, because these dogs are my family.
YT: Could you share with us one of your favorite rescue stories?
HH: There are so many. The one that stands out in my mind is the one I traveled down to SC to rescue, and then found that she had ringworm, and by that time, so did I. This is one of the perks of fostering! Another is where the previous owner of a yorkie died, the son didn't really want to be bothered by a "fufu" dog and thru her out to his hunting dogs, which in turn, tried to kill her, causing her to loose one eye before the granddaughter rescued her and called me. I took her and nursed her back to good health. She was adopted by a Greensboro couple who thought the sun rose and set on her. Didn't it? She won YTNR rescue of the year, known as the Smoky award, soon after that.
YT: What does the future hold, in your opinion, for Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue?
HH: The future of YTNR, in my opinion, will continue its efforts for many years to come. We have over 800 dedicated members and so many supporters both in service and financially, and I don't believe there is any other Rescue group that has continued its efforts for more than 10 yrs and remained strong, true to its efforts and guidelines and with such an unblemished reputation because of our loving teamwork and unwavering leadership. And oh, what I have learned about the Yorkie breed and their breeders could fill a book. I know I have made lasting friendships within this organization that will never die. I look forward to our Fundraising event/Ball in Nashville to renew those friendships and meet new ones. In nearby towns, I am known as the "Yorkie Lady." My vet has become a YTNR special veterinarian of the year twice in a row now, giving us gracious discounts for all my rescues. When their practice gets a stray or abandoned Yorkie brought in, they call me. It's a special network that begins with a needy Yorkie and ends with the "Yorkie Lady." I always try to rise to the challenge. My human children think I am crazy over these Yorkies, and I am crazy in love with them. These days, I am in a small apartment. That, combined with my senior age, means that my fostering days are over. However, my love and commitment to YTNR, the Yorkshire Terrier breed, and Mary Elizabeth Dugmore remain true.
Freeway Fun....
We took GrandPapa's phone to him yesterday. Mom's so thoughtful. Mary MargaretShe figured she'd drive up there, have lunch and then come home. What's that, maybe 4 hours on the freeway and 2 hours for lunch? Maybe six hours total? Maybe? If you think so, you don't live in Los Angeles.
Getting there was pretty easy. We left the house at 10:24AM (we have a digital clock...who needs to know how to tell time?) and got there about 12:10PM. We picked up GrandPapa and went to my favorite restaurant, Carrow's. I said "Hello" to all my friends and then hunkered down for a nap while Mom and GP (short for GrandPapa) had lunch.
We dropped GP back at his apartment at 2:28PM and hopped back ...make that NAVIGATED back...to the 90. From the "90" to the "105" was a breeze. From the 105 to the 605 was ok and so it was from the 605 to the 91. But YEGADS...the 91? "arf vey" (in humanese, that would be "oy vey")...it was slow. By the time we hit the 55 interchange it became a parking lot. Two hours from the 55 to the 15 interchange and it usually only takes maybe 20 minutes or so. Howeverrrrr.......this is fine by me.
We're going so slow (if we're moving at all) that we roll down the windows and open the sun roof. I stand up and say "Hello!" to anyone who feels friendly, which is actually a lot of people. If Mom sees a "friend" (defined as another person of the canine pursuasion), she gets all excited and says "Doggie Doggie Doggie!". That's my cue to zero in on my compadre...sorry, make that "com PAW dre"...and play the game.
First we catch each other's eye and wag hello. Then we pass....then they pass...then we pass...then they pass. This goes on for about ten miles and every time we pass we "Arf" at each other. See photo? It's everly so much fun and makes a long time in the car go faster.
About the photo...it was taken on Mom's new Droid phone. She's getting the hang of it, and actually cracked open the teensy little manual that came with it this morning. She's got her gmail account and her voice mail accounts set up, and she's learning that when she's got a touch screen she's got to be very careful about where she touches. This can get out of hand. If you remember the trouble she had keeping her finger off the camera lens in her RazR phone, you'll know how difficult all this new technology is for her.
She is stubborn, though. Already Jami and Seka's dad laughed at her and gave her grief over getting a 'Droid. Which, if you know her, only makes her more determined to prevail. So this morning, she's actually reading the instructions. Meanwhile, it took about six shots to get one of my new Maltese friend on the freeway. She had taken pictures of her head, the steering wheel, the floor of our car (yuck) and me before she finally got it pointed in the right direction.
My heart stopped a few times as I pictured us plowing into the rear of the little Jeep in front of us, but we got lucky. And NO, Mom...it wasn't your skill as a driver. You scare me like that again and I will PERSONALLY see to it that you don't find your cell phone for a long long time.
Cheerfully yours,
Mary-Margaret
In Memory of Louie...
Two and a half years ago, we were blessed with a YTNR adoption. Louie was our first rescue ever. His foster mom was Heather Batchelor from Running Springs CA.
We very recently lost Louie to a battle with cancer. We are terribly heart broken and have a huge void in our lives. We tried everything to keep our precious boy with us. There are so many advances in cancer treatment for our beloved fur children.
Louie was our earth angel and the best dog we have ever had the pleasure of having in our lives. Everyone who knew him loved him. We own a Bed and Breakfast and Louie greeted all our guests. Louie was an absolute joy in our lives. Vicki and Mark Tebo
Big Bear Lake, California
THE JOY OF HAVING A YORKIE: LET ME COUNT THE WAYS
Yorkies are the essence of joy! They are a reason to awake each morning with a smile on your face. For more than half a century, my husband and I have shared our life, love and yes, our bed with Yorkies. We have had the companionship of the most wonderful breed of dogs. These precious pooches have been the sunshine of our life each and every day. We've learned so much from them: from living with them, watching them and interacting with them.
So, travel with me and let me count the ways.
A Adorable and adaptable
B Beautiful
C Cuddly companions
D Delightful and devoted
E Entertaining
F Funny and friendly
G Good natured
H Happy
I Irresistible
J Just plain wonderful
K Kissable
L Loveable
M Magical
N Nothing negative about a Yorkie
O Obedient
P Patient, playful and portable
Q Quick to learn
R Ready to go with you anywhere
S Sweet, smart and sensitive
T Tolerant
U Understanding
V Vivacious
W Walks and wagging tails
X "Xtra" special
Y Yours forever
Z Zippy
These are the traits of the Yorkie. So, add sunshine to YOUR life. Open your heart and your home to a little treasure that needs your love and care. They will give you so much in return: more than you could ever imagine.
Arlene Klein
DESIGNING POET
The Adventures of Jilli Dog
Claes Hammer and Rick
Jilli Dog Visits DC Mall and the Swedish EmbassyWe're so lucky that Jilli Dog brings us along on her adventures! Last year she was invited by Yorky Club and Swedish Yorkshire Terrier Society to appear and perform at social events around the World Dog Show in Sweden. After the weekend event, we were guests of a Swedish diplomat to America, Claes Hammer and his wife, Kathy, in their beautiful Stockholm residence! Claes changed assignments, and he and Kathy invited us to visit them in their beautiful DC residence, with their new pup, Watson!
We had a great weekend, and our hosts took us on a private tour of the Swedish Embassy! If you are in DC, you should try to get there, they have a fascinating exhibit about Swedish medical advancements, including the 'Virtual Autopsy'. We enjoyed a weekend of Swedish food delights, my favorite was the 'Fish Soup'; a variety of fish, cubed and quickly cooked in a coconut milk base with a variety of veggies! Hmmmm! (excuse my description, I'm not much of a cook, but I loved it!-)
Jilli is getting her exercise (carried 80% of the time, walking 20%)
Our little girl will get her cast off next week! YEAHHH! She continues to be a little trooper, letting nothing stop her from making people smile! I can't stress too much, how important it is to get an injured or sick pup 'back' to their normal routine, as soon as the vet says they can! Any of you who have read my lesson column in Yorky Club Magazine, know how I preach a continued lifestyle of training FUN things like tricks ("Five Minutes a Day")! It's been a tough year for little Jilli, with the dog attack last fall, and then her fractured limb, but in both cases, her recovery was sped up when we could start doing her tricks (slowly at first). She perked up when she heard some of the words from her training, "Pirouette" or "Through the tunnel"... Then when the vet said that exercise and therapy were required, he agreed that the perfect Jilli Dog at FDR Memorial Jilli at FDR prescription were for her to do what she loves (Poker and basketball were first! lol)! And when I was able to add an 'audience', we were well on our way to recovery! Jilli LOVES a friendly audience!
Jilli Dog at FDR Memorial
COMING UP- ITALY TRIP!This year, we appear in San Marino/Italy, as guests of Yorky Club Magazine! We will perform at the "Grand Prix" event in San Marino, and visit and tour Venice and Rome! We are thrilled to be joined by Connie and John Lamanteer and Dave and Diane Ross! We have set up a few 'Home Workshops' too! I will cover this wonderful trip in my 'Yorkie On The Town" column for Yorkie Club, and will also send out newsletters with pictures through Constant Contact and Facebook and do a story for the YTNR newsletter!
Wherever we go, we always talk about Jilli's being a rescue pup, and that she's the YTNR Ambassador! We are proud to be part of such a wonderful group, with so many devoted and loving members!
Please contact us anytime to say "hi" or possibly tell us of an interesting story!-)
Best regards, and love to all!
Rick, Jilli, Spidey and Ruby
Dear Mary Margaret...
Questions to Mary MargaretPlease Help
I have a yorkie who can leap over any gate I have. I don't want to keep her cooped up all the time, but I'm afraid she's a broken leg waiting to happen. It seems nothing stops her.
Dear Jumping Yorkie's Mom:
Yorkies like challenges! Your little girl sounds like an "alpha" pup and "Anything You Can Do (I can do better)" is her theme song. Take a lesson from "Supernanny" and try positive reinforcement instead. We Yorks and Yorkettes really just want to be recognized for our exemplary behavior, rather than punished for meeting our challenges.
Put up the gate and put your baby behind it. Tell her to "stay" and walk around the corner, out of sight, and count to ten. Come back and tell little Jackie how good she is and give her a treat. A few minutes later, do the same thing except count silently to 20. If she has obeyed you, make a big fuss over her and give her another treat. Repeat this pattern throughout the day, each time adding a little more time and walking a little further away from her.
I absolutely guarantee that this will make a difference in her behavior. Hang in there and be patient, loving and appreciative of her little successes
ME TOO!!!
"ME TOO"SadieBy Bill Wynne
It has been 14 years since Margie had her reservations about Smoky and the way our lives changed after she was found in a New Guinea foxhole in 1944. Margie proclaimed on our Golden Wedding Anniversary, "Bill, it has been 50 years since Smoky came into our lives and that damn dog is still here." Toward the end Margie finally came to enjoy the things that were happening. Smoky memorials were in progress. The book was a success if not financially, at least in the high percentage of reader response. Some people who didn't necessarily like dogs called to say" I liked the story." There have been 11,000 copies of Yorkie Doodle Dandy printed. Amy Tan, the best selling author I met that YTCA National in 1997 and Yorkie lover wrote recently that 11,000 printed were a lot!
I had read that few books ever sell 15,000. YDD is still selling. My book was self published. After a Literary agent quit trying after 12 top publishers showed no interest, I felt this story must be told so everyone could continue to share this wonderful dog that just happened to fall into my hands. I " bit the bullet" and self published. Best sellers are relatively few among the 175,000 or so books published in the U.S. a year. Since YDD I have to look at the figures. Almost 2 million books have been printed in the U.S. since 1996. I am amazed at the number of dog books and particularly Yorkie books being published a year now. There must be 30-50 new Yorkie books this year, something that the AKC ranking of 2nd in breed popularity has probably helped bring about.
Right now in the U.K. there are four childrens' books, one reader and a book on War Dog Hereos that include Smoky to be published by summer this year. " Beyond the Call of Duty" by Isabel George, Smoky will be on the cover. This is her second publication on War Dogs. She has had many childrens' book published also. Another book, a school reader, will be published in India. The board of directors include U.K.and American members.
I must tell I about Sadie a four pound plus yorkie 14 months old I took into my life to share with Smoky Too. Saw an ad in the paper. It intrigued me, shots, Obedience trained, female spayed. Had to see this. Went 75 miles to Solon,Ohio and in the home setting couldn't resist getting this loving of everyone Yorkie. I asked, " Why are you giving her up," of the middle aged couple that had her. Oh my husband and I are traveling so much and I don't want to leave her in a kennel so we thought she would be happier in a new home. She came with toys, all 10 of them. I should have suspected this is a Lab pup in Yorkie uniform. . Exuberant plus she flies, she loves. She plays,-- she destroys paper, flies up on furniture and to the kitchen table so you have to keep the chairs in. She destroys paper. I began to suspect their traveling was picking up paper. And more paper. Stole a half peanut butter and jelly sandwich on me yesterday. I'm getting a little old to run her down. But I did. But Lord you have to love this little ruffian. She is so bright, outgoing, and the strictly keep one step ahead type I like so much in a dog. Will I ever have time to train her? Smoky too has been waiting and everybody else has been waiting too.
Me too.
Bill
Yorkie Doodle Dandy
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