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| Remi kisses the hand of his mommy |
Yorkie 911 Rescue is a wonderful organization of small dog lovers who give an enormous amount of time, effort and resources to help abandoned and relinquished small breed dogs-- primarily Yorkies, but not exclusive of other small breeds. We have had small breed dogs of all kinds, ages and shapes come into the rescue. Some are young, adorable and in excellent health, others are at death's door due to abuse and neglect. Our foster parents take in dogs that are in all stages of training, from the well trained, outdoor toileting dog, to the incorrigible leg lifter. The dedicated group of volunteers work to train, socialize and bring neglected dogs back into good health!
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| Remi |
What I have learned about foster groups is that they go to great lengths to help save pets and find them permanent homes. My last foster dog was a 10 year old Yorkie that I will call Remi. He was my 8th foster dog who actually belonged to a friend of mine. Her husband was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and she had her own health issues--as many of us do as we get older.
My friend first contacted me to ask if her pup could come and stay with me for a while, she did not know for how long... her world was spinning out of control. She and her husband have known each other since their teens--he was her life...her strength. She needed to give her all to her husband and there was no time to give to their dog during this prolonged crisis. They would be away from home for months at a time as her husband went for surgery and treatments. She didn't know what to do--their fur baby was a senior dog; he has some issues, he was very timid; he was on prozac; he was paper trained--but that could be hit or miss.
I reassured her that he could stay with us as long as she needed. In time, she came to the difficult decision that her little guy would need to find another home--her focus would have to be the treatment and healing of her husband--but what could she do? She loved this quirky little dog. She had had him for 10 years. Who would take him? Who would love him?
In a panic one day, feeling overwhelmed with the emotions she was dealing with, she called me saying that she felt she could no longer impose on me, she was going to discuss putting Remi down with her Vet. I told her ABSOLUTELY NOT! Remi had already been added to the adoption list for Yorkie 911 Rescue. Heidi Walker, the head of the group had assured me that they had adopted out all kinds of dogs that seemed un-adoptable. We would find a home for this little guy.
Later my friend told me that her Vet refused to euthanize Remi and he assured her that foster groups were dedicated to saving dogs just like him. But really, I knew she was just reacting to the terrible situation she found herself in, and could never follow through on ending the life of the little dog she dearly loved--that would only add to her suffering. Not to worry, Remi would find a loving home.
It took 7 months, but eventually Heidi of Yorkie 911 Rescue found my little foster his new home. There was a couple who had been watching his story on the Yorkie 911 Rescue website. One day they decided they had room in their home and hearts for another senior dog. Heidi drove Remi to their meeting point and this lucky little guy was delivered to his new family. His story has a very happy ending. The ironic thing is he left Long Island and wound up back in the state of Delaware--which is where he was born and his life story started. His new family adores him and he loves his new adopted sibling-- they have another senior dog that Remi bonded to right away. Another happy story thanks to the dedicated ladies at Yorkie 911 Rescue!
There are many wonderful little dogs of various breeds that are being fostered by the Yorkie 911 Rescue group. Please considering adopting a waiting dog. Experience the joy you will receive when you save one of these little lives! Click here to view available little doggies!
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