In this issue:

The Husbands

Rainbow Bridge

Looking for his forever home

Wisdom of Athena Maria Charlie Schmidt

Donors

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Ellen and Bill immediately knew this little guy was meant to be theirs and he settled right in with them. He was a bright, affectionate, and well-trained little dog which made it all the harder to believe his family would not only give him up, but check the box that gave permission to end his life. 

Ellen was a flight attendant and her husband Bill was a retired pilot. Toby loved them both but Bill was special because they were together all the time. Several years later, Bill developed severe dementia, but Toby was his little buddy, always sitting with him in his favorite chair. 

One winter day Ellen had to go to work and had Bill’s caregiver come to stay overnight. The weather was bitterly cold with sub-zero temperatures and high winds. Toby ran into the caregiver’s bedroom in the middle of the night barking and acting extremely agitated. The caregiver thought he just needed to go out, but because the weather was so bad, walked with him towards the door to the garage where he did his business on newspapers during the bad weather. Toby immediately ran to the other door barking and the caregiver suddenly heard Bill calling for help from outside. He had somehow wandered outside in just his pajamas and nothing on his feet. The caregiver immediately ran outside and helped him in. Toby had saved his life. Bill passed away four years ago and Toby then became Ellen’s constant companion as she retired from her job. I know she misses him so much and I would like to make a donation in Toby’s name and wondered if you would be able to send Ellen a card stating the donation is from my sister and I in Toby’s name. If that is possible can you tell me how I would go about doing this?

Thank you so much,Barbara Christman

I think little Tito is a cowboy at heart. This little 7 lb wonder is sweet as strawberry wine and tough as nails. Don't know what he's been through and he'll never tell, but this boy sure is love to be reckoned. 10 years old. He can't wait to walk a mile with my dogs every morning and has never met a dog he didn't like. He appears to be a little hard of hearing or that just might be a selective yorkie thing. He's had his dental and had to have a couple pulled. One canine that was bad at the root. He's feeling SO much better! His skin issues have starting clearing up with a proper diet. He's tough, strong, kind and an easy keeper all around. Not yappy but will bark when he's supposed to.

This sweet little senior kid is ready for his forever home in Southern California. Apply at YorkieRescue.com

Mary Kuomo

I'm so sad to report that Charlie (Charles Schmidt) has passed away, He joins his beloved wife MarySchmidt who was our YTNR Secretary for many years. I count them as founding members of our organization and I will miss them both forever.

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MaryElizabeth Dugmore

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