In this issue:

The Husbands

Happy Endings

Rainbow Bridge

Wisdom of Athena Maria

Jackie Wolf

Donors

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We adopted Rocco from YTNR when he was 6 years old, in foster care after roaming the streets of San Jose. He lived a wonderful , healthy life. Last week he had a stroke or seizure and went downhill in 2 days. We made arrangements with the vet, but the night before, after midnight, he passed in his sleep. He was 18 years 9 months old and died of old age. . My husband, Roger is very sad and we miss him so much.

Davi Gainer Mill Valley Ca

Ellie is such a sweet and happy little girl – she chases mini-tennis balls faster than a border collie and has the sweet little face of the cutest Yorkie in town! My three other dogs (Maisie, Nancy Drew, and Clarabelle) have welcomed Ellie with open paws and she is now part of the herd! Ellie has not only won over my heart, but the hearts of so many of her admirers at the dog park where she makes an appearance every morning! Ellie is my second rescue from YTNR – Mouse was my first and I know he sent Ellie to me as a little angel to help me deal with losing him. Thank you so much to Ann Sousa (Mouse’s foster) and Dayna (Ellie’s foster) for all the wonderful work you do and in helping me bring Mouse and now Ellie into my life.   

Warm regards and thanks again!

Jane

Katy came into Yorkie Rescue just before Christmas, 2022 after she had recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Her elderly owner was terrified of giving her shots which resulted in Katy becoming terrified of getting the shots which she needed twice a day. Katy had become so fearful she was attacking her owner and was about to be euthanized. Her blood sugar was totally out of control and the owner was out of options. When Katy first came to us she would stiffen and growl if anyone approached her back. Her blood sugar was over 600 and her target should be between 120 and 150. So, we began earning her trust by placing her in a cone collar so she could not turn and attack us when we were giving her shots. It was very important that she not be able to bite us and that we approached her in a confident manner. Slowly, with time, we have been able to remove her collar and learned how to distract her when she gets her shots. She has become blind from the diabetes but has adjusted to her siblings, our routine, and her surroundings. She is no longer comfortable going on walks but enjoys being near us and going out into our fenced yard. Katy is a yorkie, poodle, chihuahua, min pin mix.

Katy is now 13 years old and we are looking for donations to help with her medical care. She needs periodic blood tests, weekly blood glucose tests, syringes, and insulin. She is on additional medication to keep her stable. She may be developing Cushing's Disease which requires a medical workup and costly monthly medication.

Jackie Wolf

Editor

MaryElizabeth Dugmore

Technical Editors

Cassie Timmermeyer

Laura Morrisey

Contributors

Joan Willner

Davi Gainer

Jane Mcelligott