Yorkie Haven Rescue

25/06/2024

SEEKING A FOSTER HOME WITH NO OTHER PETS!

Mia is a silky terrier who is currently in the Charlotte, NC area; but, we could arrange transportation to another city and/or state if we could find the right foster home.

Mia needs to be an only dog and all of our foster homes have dogs and this is not allowing her to fully become the dog that she has the potential to be. Being around other animals stresses her out immensely.

You can read all about Mia on our website: www.yorkiehavenrescue.com She is on the adoptable pups page.

If you think you might be able to help Mia, please send an email to [email protected]

*** We do require a vet history and will do a vet check and home visit on anyone interested in fostering.

We pay for all medical needs of our fosters.

24/06/2024

JoJo (White w/1 eye) is now living his best life with his new mom and dad and 2 fur-shih-tzu brothers, Emmett (black) and Norman (White/Tan). He was found stray in horrible shape, taken in by an awesome foster mom who loved him dearly, and then, on 6/2/24, adopted by a mom and dad needing to add a third Shih-tzu to their pack.

This was definitely Kismet!!

12/06/2024

6/12/24 - Please everyone join us in praying for the family of Brady Engel who crossed over to Rainbow Bridge on 6/11/24. A little about sweet Brady:

On 10/25/17, a member of a shelter in Texas reached out to YHR for help with a brother/sister pair that was abandoned in the dropbox outside their shelter.

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“Thank you for taking the time to look at these two, I appreciate it! The little girl is overall in better condition than the boy he looks like a hot mess right now. They are aged at 10 years old, but that is an estimate of course since they were abandoned here. The little girl is thin and weighs 5.2 lbs and the boy weighs 6 lbs, both tested heartworm negative, are not spayed/neutered, and are in need of dental cleanings and likely extractions. The girl is missing incisors and may have gum disease, but there are no apparent eye issues and no masses/lumps/tumors that we can see. The boy has no teeth in the front and the back teeth are covered in tartar and infected, he may have cataracts and his belly seems slightly distended. For the boy the vet diagnosed "neglect", how sad. The vet recommends amoxi for a week before dental work on both of them and pre-anesthesia bloodwork. I didn't see the boy walking outside, but the girl is super cute and very friendly. Their stray holds are up at the end of the day today, so starting tomorrow we can proceed on releasing to rescue or getting medical done here.” **********************************************************

A YHR member in Texas scooped them up from the shelter and held onto them until a great friend of the rescue (Sandy Lynch) could transport them to their foster home in Baton Rouge on Halloween (10/31) 2017. The foster mom who fostered them only fostered females before this pair came in, but could not turn this couple down. It is by fostering Brady and Belle that she fell in love with the males and has fostered them every since. lol

Brady was estimated to be 10 years old at that time, and as you read above, had a laundry list of medical issues. When we got him to the vet in Baton Rouge, we found out he had grade 4 luxating patellas on both back legs, a back right leg cruciate ligament tear, and a back right torn meniscus. He had surgery on 11/16/17 to fix his legs and was a champ on them ever since.

A wonderful full circle, Sandy’s Aunt, Valerie Engel, and her family fell in love with them and wanted to adopt them. So, they adopted them on 1/7/18 and this spoiled little pair have ruled the roost at their home ever since. Brady was a mommy’s boy, and as you can imagine, Valerie is heartbroken and hasn’t stopped crying. Brady will be greatly missed by his family and extended family, numerous YHR members, and his sister, Belle. We aren’t sure of their situation at the home that brought them to the shelter, but we do know that as of 1/7/18, both their lives changed for the better and they never looked back.

Brady is now being held by his cousin, Stephanie who was waiting for him in Heaven with open arms.

10/06/2024

Sweet Molly came in to rescue on September 24, 2023, a terrified shell of a dog. Her foster mom taught her a kind voice and routine which is very important for backyard breeder dogs like this. On May 31, 2024, she was adopted by her guardian angel. Her new mom knows EXACTLY how to handle Molly as she has experience with these poor babies that have never been like anything other than a cash cow. She has been in her new home for a little over a week and the strides she has taken are heartwarming. She has a long way to go, but her mom and new fur-sister, Coco are going to be right there for her

07/06/2024

Just a quick update: Due to Betty contracting kennel cough we have postponed her ortho eval and surgery. We will update when it is rescheduled. She is doing fine.

29/05/2024

DONATIONS NEEDED TO HELP BETTY!

5/29/24 - Betty was found as a stray and ended up in a shelter that reached out to us because she has a torn Achilles tendon. She is a very sweet little pup who wags her tail at everyone! We will update more about her personality later, but she really needs medical attention before she can be adopted.

We will update her bio after she is seen by the specialist on June 6, 2024. We do know she will need surgery, but we are not sure what will be done. Our vet is not sure if the tendon tear is a new or old injury so much will depend on that. For now, on our front page we are posting her vet bill costs plus her referral to the specialist but we suspect her bills will be much higher.

Thank you for any help you can give whether a monetary donation or prayers for sweet Betty.

You may donate here on Facebook or on our website:

www.yorkiehavenrescue.com

Thank you!

22/05/2024

Sweet Mr. Charley, who was adopted by his foster mom in January of 2018, crossed over to Rainbow Bridge peacefully with his mom right by his side. Please keep Charley and Theresa in your prayers. We all know how hard it is to lose these special little ones.

21/05/2024

Update: Twixx wanted to update everyone on himself and his dad. He said they are really doing well and appreciate all the prayers. For 14 years old, he’s a very lucky, spoiled old-timer.

Both are made for each other and are looking forward to many more birthdays together.

21/05/2024

Charlie was adopted by his dad in April of 2020 after he was surrendered to a shelter by his previous owner. He is now living a life he never had the whole 8 years his previous owner had him. He and his dad are close buds. We are so happy for you Charlie.

10/05/2024

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY STAR BRIGHT!

In July of 2023, you absolutely ended up in the most correct, permanent home for you. It was in the stars!

01/05/2024

We are sad to share that sweet senior boy, Drew, went to Rainbow Bridge this week. He was adopted from YHR on January 29 of 2022 and was so loved and spoiled by his mom and dad. Please keep them in your prayers as they grieve over their baby.

30/04/2024

Opie, now Yogi, was adopted on October 3, 2021. His new mom and dad were passing through Baton Rouge from South Carolina on their way home to Texas and stopped by at Yogi's foster mom's office so she could see him. He looked so good and is totally in love with his mom and dad. Did not even recognize foster mom. So happy for you Yogi, you little traveling yorkie.

27/04/2024

4/27/24 - Cash was sprung from the hospital yesterday. We have two pictures of him in the car on his way to his foster home and two in his foster home. He is still on medicine for his bladder and urethra, as well as a pain med, an anti-inflammatory, and an antibiotic. He will be able to get his sutures out soon; and, as long as his ti**le stream progresses, we will start to wean him slowly off the bladder and urethra meds. He is a happy young man. And as cute as can be. He was excited to meet the dogs in his foster home and all seems to be going well. Thank you to everyone who donated and prayed for this baby.

21/04/2024

Vada was adopted a little while back and she and her brother, Wheezy, love each other. This was the best fit and we are so happy for Vada. Congratulations sweet girl!

20/04/2024

Hey everyone. It’s me, Twixx. Dad and I wanted to let everyone know that your prayers have been working because I’m feeling better.

Since I’m feeling better now, can you turn your prayers to my dad, Anthony? He was diagnosed with stomach cancer and goes to radiation three times a week. They found it in time, and are ahead of the game. Dad and I talked and we will both win this battle. I’m a good nurse and I’m taking care of him, but your prayers will help. I know, because they helped me.

18/04/2024

UPDATE: 4/27/24 See new post at top of the page!

UPDATE - 4/26/24 - Cash was discharged today from the hospital and in his foster home!!!

UPDATE: 4/22/24 - Unfortunately the good news was short lived. Cash is unable to urinate on his own again; so the catheter is back in. They are starting him on a new medicine to try to help him.

UPDATE!!! 4/22/24 - We have good news this morning! The hospital had to leave a catheter in Cash all weekend and this morning after they took it out, our little guy peed on his own!! We are SO excited to share this news! He will remain hospitalized until tomorrow so they can be sure this will continue! Thank you again SO very much for all the love, prayers and donations for sweet Cash! We are SO grateful to have been able to save him thanks to all of our wonderful supporters!!

UPDATE: 4/19/24 - Cash is stable but needs further observation due to the fact he had so many bladder stones for so long. We have found out he had them over a year ago and they had gotten worse. SO, he will be in the hospital for a day longer, perhaps the weekend.

UPDATE - Cash's surgery went well and he is resting comfortably.

UPDATE: 4/18/24 - The hospital called and Cash's surgery is scheduled for 1:30 PM today. They are going to try to get the stones in his urethra flushed into his bladder prior to surgery. Will update as we know more. THANK YOU to all for your words of encouragement, prayers and donations!

4/17/24 - EMERGENCY - DONATIONS NEEDED
We just took Cash in late this afternoon. He was surrendered to a shelter in terrible shape with an enlarged tummy and he was leaking urine. Upon exam it was found that his bladder was full of stones and he had a couple in his urethra which was mostly blocking urine. His bladder was drained by the shelter's vet because they could not pass a catheter. They then reached out to us to see if we could help him.
This is an emergency situation and he is at the EC/Veterinary Hospital where they are attempting to put a catheter in for tonight. He will be having surgery first thing tomorrow.
Please pray for this precious little guy!

You can donate here or on our website. www.yorkiehavenrescue.com THANK YOU

17/04/2024

Bella, now Ellie, was recently adopted and adapting to her new family and home quickly. She is getting quite attached to mom. This is your last move sweet girl. Congratulations!!

16/04/2024

Reggie (head down) was adopted in September of 2023. When he joined them, he completed the household and his fur-brother Wicket was sooooo glad he came. They are inseparable now and were absolutely meant to be together. Here they are being daddy's personal assistants while he works. 'slife!

01/04/2024

Kaia was adopted in January and made quite the smooth transition. Here she is with her sister, Cassie, enjoying her life. She also has a human sister and a very doting mom and dad.
We are so happy for you Kaia!

Kaia was adopted in January and made quite the smooth transition. Here she is with her sister, Cassie, enjoying her life. She also has a human sister and a very doting mom and dad.

We are so happy for you Kaia!

30/03/2024

Kaia was adopted in January and made quite the smooth transition. Here she is with her sister, Cassie, enjoying her life. She also has a human sister and a very doting mom and dad.

We are so happy for you Kaia!

26/03/2024

Riley (or Riley Rooster as his foster mom & dad called him) came into rescue with a laundry list of medical issues. Riley came into YHR on 12/21/17. His first vet appointment revealed he had:

Liver shunt
3 broken ribs
Hydrocephalus
Broken jaw
No teeth
Stone in gallbladder
A tooth root that was still in the nasal cavity

After surgically fixing all that could be repaired, Riley was the sweetest, the smartest, the most adorable baby ever that his foster mom and dad had the pleasure of loving.

Then along came his permanent mom and dad. They knew they had to have him. Quirkiness and all, they were in love from the moment they saw his pictures and read his bio. His dad drove many many hours to pick this baby boy up. He was adopted on 8/11/18 and started his "Life of Riley".

As can be expected, his mom and dad, and even fur-siblings are in much pain right now and could definitely use prayers and good vibes.

This was definitely a great rescue and reward. Thank you Rooster for making so many people fall absolutely in love with you. You are the Man!

24/03/2024

Sweet Zeke was adopted on 4/21/12 from Yorkie Haven Rescue and crossed over to Rainbow Bridge on 3/22/24. Zeke was a very loved and cherished part of his family. His mom said he gave so much love. They shared a co-dependency and went everywhere together. YHR is very grateful for being able to have been a part of his life and help him pick the perfect family for him.

23/03/2024

Hi everyone! Twixx turned 14 years old yesterday. Please join us in wishing him a Happy Belated 14th Birthday. 🥳

From Twixx: Hello everyone it's me the one and only Twixx. I'm celebrating my 14th birthday with my daddy today and we are having a nice day. I am getting better little by little but I am still here and fighting. We showed that veterinarian something because he didn't think that I would live till my birthday but we proved him wrong didn't we. I'm on a lot of medications and my daddy gives it to me around the clock but that's okay I need it to be able to live and I want to live but I wanted everyone to see my 14th birthday picture.I'm so happy and content in my home it's just me and my daddy and my daddy takes really good care of me so everybody involved in my adoption did a wonderful job and gave me a great Daddy. I love my daddy so much. Again it's my 14th birthday can you believe it yes I made it and I'm going to continue to make it. My kidneys are not doing very well but they are improving a little bit and I'm just going to keep fighting to live because I don't want to die anytime soon so thank you all for praying for me please keep praying 🙏

14/03/2024

Little Jameson (former YHR foster) is at his photo shoot with mom, dad, fur-brother, Louie, and fur-sister, Gidget.

Everyone looks so good! 's life!

09/03/2024

Some of you surely will remember Summer, a YHR foster who came to us after having been attacked by a large dog and untreated until she was horribly infected. Thanks to our wonderful supporters and due to Summer's amazing strength we were able to save her. That was in 2011. She was adopted in 2012 and has a wonderful, loving family!

27/02/2024

Did you know that if you live in Texas and shop at Kroger, you can link your card to a charity for a part of your purchase to be donated? Yorkie Haven Rescue is one of the charities you can choose.

Directions from the site: 2. Link your Card to an organization.
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

1. Sign in to your digital account.

2. Search for your organization here.

3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support.

4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.

Learn more about how you can help raise funds for community schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations. Our community rewards program makes it easy. Learn more about Kroger Community Rewards.

26/02/2024

IF YOU RESPONDED TO THE POST BELOW AND DID NOT HEAR BACK, PLEASE EMAIL AGAIN!
Some of our emails went to our Spam folder. We think we caught them all, but if not, please let us know so we can resend!
EMAIL: [email protected]

ALSO: If you had a problem completing the application in .pdf we can resend in .doc if you let us know!

Thank you!

26/02/2024

THANK YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK!

2023 was a great year for YHR. As we have already dipped into 2024, we are already doing some great things for the pups we have been lucky to rescue so far.

We know that we aren’t that group that is able to take in hundreds of dogs per year and get more than 75% adopted out the same year. But as we are sure all of our followers are aware of, we are a small group and take in everything we are able to financially and when foster homes are available. We also do not cherry-pick what dogs we take in. We help whatever is needed whenever we can. We also are very strict and particular on where our dogs are placed. This is why you may see some of the babies on the site for a while. Some don’t get applications due to medical issues or age. But still with the applications we do get, we pride ourselves in making sure that the dog applied for will thrive and be a good fit for the applicant. You can be a great dog owner, but not the fit for every dog out there, and we know the dogs in our rescue.

The ONLY way are able to take in these precious cast-offs, bring them back to health when needed, and pick just the right home for them so they are never adoptable again, is because of our supporters. YHR has it all. We have donors who donate here and there when possible. We have monthly, recurring donors. We have donors who just KEEP on giving, many of whom have been with us for years. We have people who shop online to benefit the pups and people who use the Paypal Giving Fund, people who donate part of their earnings on Ebay and people in TX who shop at Kroger to benefit the pups. We have people who pray for the safety and well-being and good placements of our dogs. We have individuals who help us with transport when we don’t have a local foster home for a dog in need, but a foster in another state is willing to take the baby in…. Like we said, WE HAVE IT ALL! We are so very lucky to be followed and loved by such amazing people who want what is best for these 4-leggers waiting for a better life and trusting us to give it to them.

For all of you, WE SAY THANK YOU! You don’t know how much your commitment means to us and these dogs. But we see the happiness and hope in their eyes when we get them. We get the kisses from them. So we thank you from them.

We hope everyone is having a great year so far and we love you all!

25/02/2024

One of our foster moms had to let one of her babies fly to Rainbow Bridge on 1/8/24. Carly was taken into YHR in 2019 in very bad shape. She was picked up stray and brought to a shelter who reached out to YHR. Her foster mom quickly said yes to this baby. Carly only had two teeth and pretty much, crippled back legs when we received her. After taking the remaining two nasty teeth out and having an amazing surgeon that helped her walk like she never thought possible, she was a happy camper. Carly was a sweetheart of a baby and she wormed her way into the heart of her foster mom. So she was adopted by her foster mom and never had to move again.

Carly is terribly missed by many, especially her mom, who is still grieving her everyday. We know pain slowly goes away, but Carly has left a hole that won't fill in quickly.

However, we do know that Carly is having fun at rainbow bridge with all the other pups that have gone before her and is feeling like a 2 year-old again.

We love you sweet baby!

23/02/2024

Laila was adopted in January of 2023 and has been living her best life as an only dog with 2 doting parents. Well, Laila thought since it was her human pop's birthday, it was time to dote on him. See her card to her pop here. What a sweet girl!