Issue 7

JULY 2009

ABOUT YORKIE HAVEN

RESCUE (YHR)

Yorkie Haven Rescue is a non-profitorganization dedicated to the rescue ofyorkies/yorkie mixes regardless of age, sight,hearing, or other handicaps and is run solelyby unpaid volunteers. We ensure that allyorkies we rescue from “throwaway land” aresafe and can live their lives in a loving,caring, healthy and safe environment untiltheir forever home can be found. Our maingoal is not finding the right pup for a home,but finding the right home for each and everypup.

YHR receives no outside government fundingand is supported by private donations and ourown fundraising efforts. 100% of the moniesreceived goes directly towards the care of thepups in our rescue.

Please visit our website to see our rescuesthat are available for adoption. We have anonline application for adoption and also aform for surrendering a yorkie. We also havea boutique of fabulous items for your pup, acurrent list of our donors, etc.

www.yorkiehavenrescue.com

KIBBLE TALK

ADOPTION FEES - LET’S BREAK IT DOWN

Every rescuer has heard it. “If you really caredabout finding the dogs a good home, you wouldcharge less or give them away”. Or, “I could goto a pet store or breeder and purchase a dog forjust a little more than the adoption fee”.

Although we cannot speak for all rescue groups,this section is an attempt to explain more fully theadoption fees charged by Yorkie Haven Rescue(YHR).

Yorkie Haven Rescue takes in all Yorkies/Yorkiemixes that we have room in foster homes forregardless of age, sight, hearing, or otherhandicaps and medical issues and treat them foranything that is needed. We are an approved501(c)(3) charity that receives no outsidegovernment funding and is supported by privatedonations and our own fundraising efforts. 100%of the monies received goes directly towards thevet care of the dogs in our rescue. The public caneasily look up our IRS f i l ings atwww.guidestar.org. We set our fees on a scale that is much like mostyorkie rescues. One look at many of our dogs onour website will tell you that we could not possiblyrecoup all of our veterinary expenses on adoptionfees alone.

Although the adoption fee is one way we use tosubsidize the cost of caring for our rescued dogs,it also serves one other function. The adoption feewill put off anyone who is not willing to spendmoney on properly caring for his or her companion

dog. If you cannot afford an adoption fee,then you are unlikely to be able to afford carefor your companion throughout its lifetimewhen it falls ill or has an accident. Saving themoney it takes to adopt a dog is a lot easierthan having $500.00 cash in hand whensomething goes wrong and medical attentionis necessary IMMEDIATELY.

It is a harsh world out there for dogs, andmaking sure the dogs go to a good,responsible home that will care for them forthe rest of their life is the number oneconcern of most rescue groups.

WHERE DOES MY ADOPTION

FEE GO?

Every penny of an adoption fee goes towardsthe dogs' medical expenses. In fact, inalmost all cases, the adoption fee falls farshort of the actual medical expenses spenton the dogs (a fact you can easily see on ourForm 990 that is available for public viewingat www.guidestar.org), so we rely on publicdonations we receive, the many fund raisingefforts of our volunteers, and crafted anddonated items that we sell in our Boutique.

The adoption fees are used to cover the costof medical treatments incurred while the dogis in the possession of YHR prior to adoption.We may pull a dog from a shelter that ishealthy and we may only have to spend asmall amount of money to have that dogready for adoption. In this case, the profitfrom that dog's adoption fee is applied to thevetting costs of the many others whosevetting costs are not so fortunate. There aretimes the adoption fee for a dog that is nothealthy starts as low as $100 when it couldeasily cost YHR as much as $2,000 to vetthis dog depending on the medical issues.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN RETURN

FOR MY ADOPTION FEE?

Question: What can I expect in return formy adoption fee?

Answer: A fully vetted pup.

When a rescue pup first enters YHR, it gets thebasic vetting which includes the following:

Medical exam $40.00Rabies vaccine and tag $17.00Heartworm Test $25.00Bordatella $17.00DHPP Vaccine $20.00Fecal $17.00Microchip $50.00Blood Work $70.00Spay/Neuter (including anesthesia) $150.00Medication after surgery $30.00Heartworm (6 pack) $40.00($6.66 per month for each month the pup is withYHR)Flea Preventative (3 pack) $45.00($7.50 per month for each month the pup is withYHR)

It is true, some pups sometimes come into rescuealready spayed/neutered and possibly up to dateon shots. This is a rare treat for rescue, although,YHR still will get an initial exam done to check thedog out, a fecal; because when incorporating anew dog into our homes, we have to be sure thatthe new dog does not have any worms that theymight spread to our own personal pets; bloodworkto be certain that there are no underlying problemsthat need to be addressed before adoption; and amicrochip since we register all of the dogs thatcome into our program to YHR and when adopted,transfer paperwork to the new owners.

Most of the dogs we receive require a dental. Ifthe vet recommends a dental, we try to have thisdone at the same time the spay or neuter isperformed to save on anesthesia costs. But thedental itself runs approximately $80. This is if noteeth need to be extracted, which can runanywhere from $8 to $80 per tooth depending onthe severity.

If a dog tests positive for heartworms, that dog istreated for heartworms before being adopted out.This cost runs approximately $300.

An adopter can also expect to find out everythingthere is to know about the foster dog's personality(as experienced by the foster home while in theircare). If in a foster home long enough to tell thequirks, likes, dislikes, etc., each and every detail is

discussed with a new home before enteringthat home.

Aside from all of these items, the main thingthat an adopter can expect in return for theiradoption fee is the unconditional love fromowning a rescue dog, and that is priceless.

I FEEL THAT RESCUE ADOPTION

FEES ARE TOO HIGH!

The assumption that rescue is a business, orthat rescuer's make a profit on the pups intheir rescue could not be further from thetruth.

Take the list of services above to yourveterinarian and ask them what they wouldcharge you to complete everything thatrescue provides.

Some things a vet cannot give you a pricequote on is the time spent rescuing,transporting, caring for, teaching, feeding,bathing and loving these dogs while they arehoused in our own homes, co-existing withour own family and pets, just so they canfinally find a family to call their own. Those ofus who do rescue truly do it for our love of theanimals, because there is no money to bemade in rescue work. Only a pat on the backevery now and then from a fellow rescuer andthe joy felt when you see the strides made bya dog who is now happy and healthy andfinally joining their forever family.

I COULD GO TO THE PET STORE

OR A BREEDER AND GET A DOG

WITH PAPERS FOR THIS PRICE!

Yes, one could go to a pet store to purchasea puppy or adult dog with papers for a littlemore [more likely a LOT more] than theadoption fee a rescue group may request —and be responsible for encouraging thepuppy mill industry to flourish. Perhaps thereare those who are unaware of the conditionsthat these animals are born to. Perhaps thethought of that sweet puppy's mother andfather living out their entire life confined to acage, covered in mange, and barely able to

stand does not trouble some folks.

However, even if the plight of the pup's motherand father didn't concern them, and theirmotivation was to “save a few dollars”, “not gothrough the hassel of being screened by rescue tohelp match them with the pup that best fits theirfamily”, or, to “show those rescue groups” — theywould be woefully misinformed. Pet store pupsare notorious for costing their owners — not justin the funds to cope with the many healthproblems, but emotionally, as many owners fighta losing battle with bad genetics, compromisedimmune systems, and unstable temperaments.

Prospective pet owners could also seek a breeder,pay $500-1,000 for a puppy and, IF they areresponsible pet owners, they would still need tospend the funds to properly vet their new pet (Seepricing for basic vetting above). There arebreeders who do bred for the betterment of thebreed and make sure that the pup's family historyis known and all health concerns addressed, butyou can expect to pay far more for a puppy fromthis type breeder for the piece of mind of getting a"quality" pup.

IF YOU REALLY CARED ABOUT

FINDING THE DOGS A GOOD HOME,

YOU WOULD CHARGE LESS

OR GIVE THEM AWAY!

Rescuers care enough to provide for these dogswhen their original owners did not, to screenhomes, to invest their hearts, time, and personalfunds. Rescuers care enough to know that ifsomeone cannot afford an adoption fee, it is likelythat person would also be unable to provideproper veterinary care for the animal. Rescuerscare enough to have researched and know whathappens to those "free to good home" pets - theneglect, abuse and abandonment that theseanimals, deemed of no value, will suffer. We careenough that we cannot be governed by expenses.

Rescuers will foster these animals in their homes,making them part of their family while providingcare and training. The animals will be screenedfor behavioral and health issues, have thoseissues addressed, and every attempt is made tomake the best possible match with adopting

families. Rescuers spend hours on thecomputer each day seeking the perfecthome, help for a dog, or transport for a dogneeding to be saved. Setting up transportsfor these animals may take weeks to arrange,and require hundreds of e-mails. Phone billsare frequently outrageous, as rescuers stillfind it necessary to call shelters and vets, tointerview prospective adopters and checktheir references.

Rescuers devote a lot of energy trying toclose down the puppy mills and back yardbreeders, the places that breed grief – thatvictimize the animals and the poorunsuspecting families that love and lose theirbeloved pets because of greed.

WHY DO RESCUE GROUPS

CHARGE MORE THAN ANIMAL

SHELTERS?

Animal Shelters receive city, county, state orfederal funding, or any combination of thesegovernment entities. Rescue groups do not.

Animal Shelters are temporary safe housesfor dogs in immediate need and they do notprovide long term housing, extended vet care,or training. Rescue groups do this and it ispricey. Rescue groups a lot of times get theirdogs from a shelter, as shelters often haverelationships with the rescue groups and willcall upon them when needed to take in a pupthat they cannot afford to pay for the vettingcost and know that it will get adopted to thehome that best fits its personality and needs.

The sad truth is since we are living in amaterial world, pets without value areconsidered disposable.

This is in no way intended to convincesomeone to adopt a dog from a rescue ratherthan a shelter. It is to simply let you know thedifference in cost between the two. In oureyes, an adopted dog, from any organization,is a rescued dog.

FOSTER HOME’S EXPENSES - NOT

REIMBURSED TO THE FOSTER HOME!

The below list of expenses are incurred by YHRfoster homes each month for each dog they foster.These expenses are not reimbursed to the fosterhomes, so they are not considerations toward youradoption fee, but they are fees to considernone-the-less.

These are just estimates and do not include allitems that volunteers pay for but do not getreimbursed for:

Food $40.00/monthToys/bedding $15.00Grooming fees @$35.00/monthUnconditional time and love PRICELESS

YHR volunteers and foster homes are not paid asalary and usually have full-time jobs, family, anddogs of their own to care for. This kind of sacrificetakes away a substantial amount of time andenergy from their personal lives and is the hugestdonation on their part.

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF VETTING

COSTS VS. ADOPTION FEES

AND HOW IT BREAKS DOWN:

For this example, we will use a puppy namedDavey that was previously a YHR foster dog.Davey was actually born in his foster home, sincehis mother, Allie, was already pregnant whenbrought into rescue and had 5 puppies, one ofwhich was named Davey. We chose Davey forthis example because he was a young puppy withno health issues with a $600 adoption feerequired. The veterinary expenses below involvedin bringing Davey to his "adoptable status" are thecosts from just one vet’s office that is used byYHR. Vet costs do vary, but the ones shownbelow are pretty typical.

Money Spent on Davey:

1st Exam $16.002nd Exam $41.003rd Exam w/Medicine $78.591st DHPP $12.002nd DHPP $12.00

3rd DHPP $12.00Neuter $117.12Rabies $17.00Parvo Booster $12.002nd Parvo Booster $12.00Microchip $50.00Baby teeth extraction $137.00w/anesthesia(these were baby teeth that did not fall out ontheir own and had to be removed)Flea Preventative $13.00(the foster home provided for some monthswithout reimbursement)Heartguard $25.00(the foster home provided for some monthswithout reimbursement)

TOTAL VETTING COSTS: $554.71

So as you can see, on this young, healthypuppy with no issues or major surgeriesneeded, the vetting costs to YHR was$554.71 and the adoption fee received forDavey was $600.

We at YHR hope this helps the public inunderstanding "why" there are adoption feesand "why" they are what they are, but if youare still upset or confused, then adopting a“rescue” dog is clearly not for you.

PUP-IN-THE SPOTLIGHT:

SAMSON

Samson started off like any regular pup. Hewas born on 1/16/07 and as is shown by the

picture below, he was anadorable puppy. Whenhe was 9 weeks old, hisnew owners tookcustody of him and couldnot be happier. Atapproximately 4 - 5

months of age, Samson had what wasthought to be a Hypoglycemic episode orseizure. At approximately 6 months of age,Samson was dropped causing trauma to hishead. From this period forward, Samson

would not be the typical, normal puppy and as youread on, you will understand why, if one choosesto buy a puppy, it is extremely important to do sofrom a reputable breeder who breeds for thebetterment of the breed as opposed to a backyardbreeder or puppymill (petstore).

On July 22, 2007, when Samson received thetrauma to his head, his owners presented him tothe animal emergency clinic immediately where hewas kept overnight. He was released the next daywith instructions to be transported to his regularveterinarian for continued supportive care. Upondischarge, Samson was presenting with significantneurological deficits due to the hypoglycemicepisode/seizure and head trauma. He wasshaking his head, had a high stepping gait, turningin circles and falling over.

The diagnosis was thought to be vestibulardisease because of the circling, but as monthspassed, Samson started to tilt his head to the left.When examined, there was evidence of a healingtorn eardrum so he was treated for inner earproblems and was recommended to an animalneurologist.

The diagnosis from the neurological appointmentwas: Strongly suspect congenital malformation,such as hydrocephalus. Other possibledifferentials include chlari malformation, arachnoidcyhst, or inflammatory CNS disease. Thetreatment recommendation to definitivelydiagnosis Samon’s problems was to perform anMRI or CT of the brain.

With Samson’s owners working so much andSamson spending so much time alone and cratedfor his safety, they realized that it was only fair tosurrender him to rescue where he could get themedical attention that he needed and ultimatelyfind a home where he would get more attentionand be loved.

Samson entered his Yorkie Haven Rescue fosterhome on 3/20/09 and had his first vet exam thenext day. After examination, he was referred toLSU School of Veterinary Medicine for blood workand a MRI of the brain. On 4/9/09, Samson’s MRIwas performed and the findings were mildhydrocephalus which they attributed to a

Samson as a pup!

congenital malformation. Hydrocephalus is acondition where therei s e x c e s s i v ecerebrospinal fluid(CSF) produced orreduced fluid outflowthat results in dilationof the ventricles in thebrain. YorkshireTerriers are a breedthat is predisposed to having hydrocephalusand can often live without any clinical signs.They believe Samson’s head trauma at 6months exacerbated these symptoms andthis is what was causing Samson’s highstepping awkward gait. The vet felt that thehead tilt was a result of his previous torneardrum and was permanent.

I’ll now go back to my initial statement of “Ifone chooses to buy a puppy, it is extremelyimportant to do so from a reputable breederwho breeds for the betterment of the breedas opposed to a backyard breeder orpuppymill (petstore)”. If a reputable breederfinds that a female Yorkie they intend tobreed has Hydrocephalus, this female wouldnot be allowed to be breed so as not to passdown this congenital malformation to herpuppies. Puppies that would then be sold tounexpecting individuals wanting to add a cutelittle Yorkie to their family.

There is a shunt surgery that could beperformed for this condition, but is notrecommended by vets unless thehydrocephalus is a severe case, whichSamson’s is not, and usually perform thissurgery when they are very young. SinceSamson’s hydrocephalus is mild, and he hasalready reached his 2 years of age mark, (theage where it has leveled off), the vet felt thathe could live a normal life when managed bya dedicated owner.

So, after finding out the reasons forSamson’s “adorable prance” and “cute headtilt”, he was scheduled for his normal vettingprocedures, i.e., being brought up to date onyearly vaccines, neutered, heartworm test(which was negative), a dental and amicrochip so he could be totally ready for his

furever family once they filled out an applicationand were approved to add this sweet little man totheir home.

Samson has such a great personality and zest forlife, you forget that he is“special needs” and fallhead over heels in lovewith him. He’s a comicallittle man and keeps hisfoster mom and dadlaughing. He thinks he islarger than life, andnormal as any other pup,as is evidenced in thevideos taken by his foster mom.

Samson will need a quiet, calm home with nochildren or other hyper animals. He thrives onroutine and loves to be talked to and have the sideof his head rubbed. He has a very heartyappetite, does great with a bath and brushing, andis trained to do his business on a puppy pad andoutside. Even though Samson would beconsidered “special needs”, there is nothing“special needs” about him. He’s the best fosterpup a foster home could ever ask for and willmake someone the luckiest adopter ever.

NOTE: BEFORE JULY’S ISSUE OF THE HAVENCONNECTION CAME OUT, SAMSON HADALREADY FOUND HIS FUREVER HOME -CONGRATULATIONS SAMSON!

DOGGONE GOOD EATIN

Crunchy Peanut Butter Dog Treat(found at dog-paw-print.com)

Ingredients:

1 cup dry oats

2 cups whole wheat flour

1cup all natural peanut butter

1cup water

1/4 cup canola oil

1 egg, beaten

Samson after entering

his foster home!

Samson waiting on his

new furever family!

Preparation and Cooking:

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all of the

ingredients together in a fairly large bowl.

Sprinkle a bit of flour over a flat, clean

surface, and roll the mixture out over the

flour to about 3/4" thickness. Use dog-

themed cookie cutters or simply cut in

rectangles and place on a lightly greased

cookie sheet. Cook first for 20 minutes on

one side and then flip the treats over and

cook an additional 20 m inutes. Remove

to cooling racks and let dry out thoroughly.

Dog biscuits are ready after about two

hours.

Your Pup Will Wuf You!

POETRY CORNER

A WISH Author: Barbara Lewis

I wish I was a Rottweiler and I could carry a gun

I'd go after all those folks, who think that tortures fun

I gather up a gang of us, a Spitz, a chi, a hound

We'd travel in a motorhome, and hunt these people

down

We'd start with all the puppy mills, we'd open all their

doors

And tell them all "run like the wind, and head for

golden shores

There's someone there that's waiting, with open arms

for you

I promise you can trust them, they're animal rescue

If I could talk, I'd call the millers out into the night

I'd bear my teeth, and hold my gun and watch them

shake in fright

And then I'd laugh and laugh and laugh and then I'd

laugh some more

As I threw them in the wire cage and slammed the

metal door

So it's on to the next, Oh this is fun as we joke around

with each other

We start drawing maps and making plans

Got alot of ground to cover.

There's a pit on the road, someone has dumped

We offer him a ride, Its not hard to see the life he has

led by the pain that's in his eyes.

We give him lots of food and drink, and he shows no

aggression

He hears our plan and wants to join, and teach

mankind a lesson

We're off again, to search this land for the murderers who

went free

To teach the ones who stomped and burned and hung dogs

from a tree

One by one we paid them back for everything they've done

And repeated their words back to them, "isn't torture fun?".

After days and days of traveling, gathering troops along the

way

Thinking of our forever homes and the people who threw us

away

We long for a loving family, Oh wouldn't that be neat!!!

Instead, they dump or beat us or have us put to sleep

Maybe we are not thru yet, there's many more folks to see

The judges and lawyers, the USDA or maybe the AKC.

We give all politicians giardia and mange, on the highway by

the side of the road

And strip them of their dignity, give them fleas and ticks

abode.

I smile to myself as this vision dances in my head

My eyes grow very heavy, as I snuggle in this soft bed

I can hear in a far distance, dogs whining and then a scream

When I wake up, I realize that this was all a dream

The wire digs into my side, my feet and body's sore

As I look down to the ones below that cold, hard, wire floor

I start to beg like all the rest, please set me free today.

I pray to God, I'd rather be dead then live this horrible way

And guess what, I'm not a rot nor do I have a gun

I'm just a little Yorkie, put on earth to play and run

To be loved by ALL humans, like every dog should be

But if I did have a gun right now, I'd use that gun on me.

LOOK WHO’S HOME:

CHLOE

One of the great rewards in doing rescue is the joyof seeing these wonderful pups find their ownforever homes with lovingfamilies.

By the age of 1 year old,poor Chloe had alreadylived in 3 homes. Whatcould Chloe have done todeserve being bouncedaround so much? Nothing.She was first purchased as a puppy by lady thatdid not realize what taking care of a puppy wouldbe like. So she went in search of a new home forChloe. She found that in June of 2008, when aman heard about Chloe and wanted to get her for

Chloe in her 2 homend

his wife as a present. Nice present, but theresult is the reason no one should “surprise”another individual with a “live” present.Needless to say, approximately four monthslater, Chloe’s new mom was in search ofanother home for her because the family didnot have the time to devote to her as theythought they would. Someone she knew puther in contact with Yorkie Haven Rescue, andas soon as a foster home became available

(which happened tobe in another statefrom where she was)she was taken in.Her mom met one ofthe YHR members inB a t o n R o u g e ,Louisiana on October19 , 2008 , andhanded Chloe and all

her belongings over. She was then driven toTexas where her foster home was waiting forher.

When Chloe first entered herfoster home, she was a littleshy since she had been theonly pup before and now hadother foster fur-siblings. After afew short weeks, Chloe startedto get into the routine of thepack and enjoyed playing withher friends. Over the next fewmonths, Chloe’s hair grew outand she blossomed into agorgeous young lady as isevidenced by her photos that were taken ather foster home.

On March 14, 2009, Chloe’s new mom anddad picked Chloe up and brought her hometo meet her new fur-brother, a 3 year old, ratterrier named Coastie. Coastie is not quite asfond of Chloe as she is of him yet, but he istolerating her better than he was at thebeginning and things get better daily. Chloe’s mom and dad have updated us onChloe and recent trip she took that we wouldlike to share:

When we first adopted Chloe, she was"fearful" of humans - she would pull away

from a meeting, or growl when a personapproached. However, she was GREAT withother dogs (a major plus here at the marina,where there are LOTS of dogs all the time.)Chloe's 2 "best friends" are a pair of Shih-tzus thatare 1-1/2 years old and 7 months old.

In the beginning, we would advise people to usecaution when approaching her - holding their handout palm up - while we would encourage Chloe togive "kisses". Sometimes, she would lick theirhand, sometimes she wouldn't. After 2-1/2months, there aren't many people she is shyaround, and most people can even pet her. Onelittle girl in particular was heartbroken becauseChloe wouldn't let her touch her. "Bug", as she'scalled, can now pet Chloe on most occasions (Istill have Bug approach Chloe calmly, becauseChloe gets frightened when someone comes ather quickly.)

I recently took a trip backto Northwest Indiana tovisit family, and took Chloewith me (in the truck -1300 miles one way).Chloe travels well -although she still wants toride in my lap. (I don'tallow it when I'm driving,because I don't think it's safe.) Within our firsthour of arriving at my oldest daughter's home inIndiana, Chloe and I were surrounded by 5 of mygrandchildren. Chloe did very well, giving kissesall around, and not growling at any of them (theyranged in age from 4 to 10) There were alsonumerous occasions when Chloe was aroundbabies (10 months old). She did great! Naturally,I never left her alone with them, because you cannever be certain a dog won't attack.

My oldest daughter also has a yellow lab puppynamed Lily (she was only 7 months old, butalready weighed 75 pounds). Chloe and Lilywould play a bit, then Chloe would let Lily knowthat she was being too rough. Quite often, wewould have to separate the two of them by puttinga baby gate in the kitchen doorway - Chloe wouldcontinuously leap in the air if I wasn't in the kitchenwith her. One of my sisters has 2 kittens, andChloe thought they were the greatest things toplay with. Unfortunately, Chloe also liked the kitty

10/19/08-Chloe on

her way to her

foster home

Chloe in her

foster home

5/09 - Chloe after

being adopted!

food buffet. If we didn't put a gate on thestairs, we could be assured that Chloe wouldbe eating as much of the kittens' food as shecould before being found out! Chloe alsoliked to play with the kittens' toys, and soonhad to have some of her own. Yes, even acouple of catnip mice.

My mother has a 6-year-old toy long-hairedChihuahua, and after a few minutes ofchecking each other out, Chloe and Daisybecame fast friends. As I said, Chloe is greatwith other dogs (and cats).

Chloe's favorite place to be is still the back ofwhatever chair or couch a human is sitting on- so she can be close enough to give"kisses". We have found that Chloe will oftenjump up on the gunnels (or sides) of our boat,and walk around to the front. She seems tobe part mountain goat, and part kangaroo.

All in all, Keith and I are very happy to haveChloe as a member of our family - thank youagain for all you and your organization havedone and continue to do to help thesewonderful dogs find "forever" homes.

DID YOU KNOW . . . .

* * * * * * * * *

Cats have more than one hundred

vocal sounds, while dogs only have

about ten.

* * * * * * * * *

PAWS UP TO YOU

If you have given Yorkie Haven Rescue adonation, purchased from our boutique,

donated craft items to sell on our website, etc., wewould like to take this time to say Thank You verymuch. Through your acts of generosity, you, thepublic, are rescuers too.

April 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Alison Jones Lee CordaniAndrea van der Neut Leroy/Jody NewmanAngela Brumley Linda ChenoreAshley Mahoney Linda ChiltonBelinda Humphrey Linda DominickBobbie Dykes Linda FreedmanBrenda Van Valen Linda RennerBrigitte Chorey Lindsey BrowningCarrie Kelly Lisa JonesCasey Wilson Lissette RodriguezCecilia Hoyle Louann AndresCharles Savage Louis/Karen AdamsChena Garrison Lynetta MooreCindee Copeland Margaret GregoryClaudia England Mariko HernandezCyndi Adzema Marilyn NauhausCyndi Sweger Mario/Brie LamorteDarlene Chodzinski Marion BradenDarlene Watts Marlene BeanDebbie Riggins Megan HartyDebra Harscher Michael FreedmanDhara Henderson Ruthann JohnstonDiane Cheadle Michele ElrodDonna Bell Michelle BelausteguiDonny McKinley Michelle FlowersElizabeth Webb Mike StackableEllen Herrick Natalie McClintockFrances Stenberg Nicole KurekGena Koepke Nadine CombeGita Bhatia Patricia SandlinHouston Lab Rescue Paula CargleJackie Slade Penny TilleyJacqueline Johnston Penny WaltersJacqueline Mayer Rachelle HeinerJanis Kuykendall Randie DearmentJanyce Dyer Rebecca ChaitJen Meyer Robert D’uvaJennifer Belanger Robert MaiellaroJennifer Silvernail Robert ResurizJenny Corlas Robin HolkJenny Freudenberg Rose AndersonJeremy Chadwick Ruth Monnig

Joanne Hickox Sandy ChestnutJoanne Vogel Sandy DybdahlJohn/Jennifer Beard Shari KronforstJoe/Kathy Mills Sherri StenbergJodi Pilles Shirley PenningtonJody Newman Stacy ArguellesJoy Risinger Stacy LouqueKaren Shannahan Stephanie HovermanKaren Todd Sue HegdahlKaris McCutchen Susan BreitsprecherKathryn Martinez Terri HaakeKathy Coldewey Terri/Larry WayKelsey Lenihan Terry/Marti LaBueKerianne Karlberg Tina NormanKim Connally Thomas BellKim Runge Vicki DykesKristin Balon Wes/Kathy GoforthKristina ReedLaura Bower

YHR STATS

Below is a summary of the pups YorkieHaven Rescue has taken in, adopted out, andthose who have crossed over to RainbowBridge while in our care.

May 1, 2006 - June 30, 2009

Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Rainbow Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009

Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rainbow Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

YHR currently has 28 pups in fosterhomes that are available for adoption.

WAYS TO HELP YHR

Fostering - YHR does not have a shelter andour members integrate each pup into theirfamilies. This is a very big responsibility andfostering is not for everyone, but if you areinterested, please send an e-mail toyorkiehavenrescue06@yahoo.com to requestmore information and an application. All fosterhomes must go through the same process as anadoption applicant.

Grooming - Yorkies are a high-maintenancebreed when it comes to coat care. Many of ushave learned to groom our own dogs and cangroom the rescues as well. Unfortunately, someof the rescues come to us as one giant, mattedmess, making professional grooming necessary.If you are a groomer and live in a state near wherea YHR pup is being fostered and can donate oroffer a discount to groom a rescue pup, you will belisted on the donor page of our website and yourservices will be greatly appreciated. To offer yourgrooming services, please e-mail us atyorkiehavenrescue06@yahoo.com and let usknow where you are located so we can determinewhether we have a foster pup in your area in needof grooming.

Surfing the Net - When surfing the net, usewww.goodsearch.com as your search engine anddesignate Yorkie Haven Rescue as your charity.For every search you perform, a donation is madeto YHR without any cost to you. Your clickinghelps keep the Haven ticking.

Shopping on the Internet - When shoppingon the internet, shop through www.igive.com andselect Yorkie Haven Rescue as your charity. Atno extra cost to you, a portion of each onlinepurchase will be donated to YHR. You shop, theydonate, the pups benefit.

Don’t know what to get those “hard to buy forpups”? Check out the Haven Boutique atwww.yorkiehavenrescue.com. You’ll get a greatgift and at the same time, donate much neededfunds to the welfare of YHR’s foster pups.

Last, but not least, by telling your family andfriends about Yorkie Haven Rescue and all ofthe ways to help listed above, you bringawareness to YHR and animal rescue.Thank You!

Join Yorkie Haven Rescue in providing careand food for animals in shelters andsanctuaries. To do this, go towww.theanimalrescuesite.com and clickONCE A DAY - EVERY DAY on the “ClickHere to Give - It’s Free” box. That is 365chances each year to care for animals inneed. If your memory isn’t that greatanymore, don’t worry, you can sign up for“free click reminder service” and The AnimalRescue Site will send you a free e-mailreminder as often as you like to remind you toclick to feed.

PLEASE DONATE!

Monetary donations are a great way to helpthe Haven pups! (Some employers offer a“matching gift program”. If yours does,consider donating through them)

Date: ________ Donation Amount: ________

Name:_____________________________

Address:_______________________________City:____________ State:___ Zip:________

E-Mail Address: _______________________

___ My gift is for _________ (specific pup)!___ My gift is for all YHR pups!

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Please cut the top half of this section andsend your check or money order to:

Yorkie Haven RescueP.O. Box 219

Seabrook, TX 77586OR

Use PAYPAL at: www.yorkiehavenrescue.com

Keep this bottom portion for your records. YorkieHaven Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization,therefore your contributions are tax-deductible.You will receive a statement for your taxes at theend of the year regardless of your method ofpayment.

Donated to YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE

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