Max is doing very well! He's on the road to recovery.

Big day for Max!  He had his sutures out, and the two inch long cut is healing beautifully.  No swelling or redness.  The vet was very pleased with the work of the vet from VA.  The other leg that had scratches on and we covered is also healing nicely.

             The vet rewrapped the leg and Max is maneuvering around quite well on three legs.  We are continuing to keep him quiet.   

             And a big day for us too!  Max wagged his tail for the first time today!  Such a big deal!  He is bright, alert and watches everything. 

             We are continuing to offer dog food to him three times a day to put back on the bit of weight he lost when he was on the meds for the first several days.  Max doesn’t overeat.  He loves his rawhide chew toys and is quite interested in the soft play toys that are scattered around the house.  He is one sweet boy!

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Here is what his foster family says:
  "We will be watching Max carefully and asking the vet questions the next time Max goes to visit .  We are going to the vet on Wednesday, February 6, to have sutures taken out and will have the microchip inserted then.

His foster mom was worried about Max and took action: 

    "We had a concern about Max and took him to the vet yesterday afternoon.  We think he is fine.  When he was in his crate and sleeping most of the time with the meds, we had to carefully pick him up from time to time when he was lying down.  A few times he yelped, which really scared us.  We thought we were picking him up wrong, that maybe he had a bruise behind his shoulders.  But after a week we thought maybe there was something else wrong that had not been picked up.  So we took him to the vet for an x-ray.
     The x-ray did not show anything at all.  The vet looked at him carefully and found nothing wrong.  He did give us tramadol, which we are now giving to him.  Beginning some on Thursday and then on Friday, Max was clearly feeling better and sleeping in the ex-pen but outside the crate.  When we asked him to go 'out' he got up, so picking him up was/is no problem.  Nothing has happened since, but we are watching it. 

      Other than that, Max is now friends with our Yorkies and watched a movie with me on the couch this afternoon.  He is in great spirits and really gets along well with our dogs, so he would fit well into a home that had other small dogs.  Because we are keeping him quiet, we have not yet seen all of his personality, but we are betting that he is the typical energetic, happy Yorkie."

So there you go - Max is healing by leaps and bounds. He is being lovingly, carefully watched and attended.  What a wonderful foster family. 

Are you looking for a brave, happy, loving Yorkie? Well here he is!  Don't wait to put in your application or you will miss out on this wonderful dog. He is in Wayne, PA with Mac and Craig. 

 

Day 8: Max is enjoying a nice routine.  He gets tons of attention from his foster dad, Craig and me and much more than his share of petting!  Our other two rescued Yorkies go by his pen to check in on him and somehow know that Max is not ready for any kind of play.  They are patient Yorkies!

             Max is eating well now and likes snacks too.  He lost weight while he was on his meds, which the vet said would happen, but he is eating normally now and we give him whatever amount he will eat.  When he is ready he lets us know he wants to go out and is very efficient outside.  He loves to lie on a blanket on the couch in the evening and watch NCIS and Castle with Craig, then off to his crate to sleep.

             As he is getting better and stronger he wants to move around and be out of his crate, which the vet told us would happen.  He cautioned us to not let Max walk very much at all, to keep him in his pen at least until the sutures come out, which is this Tuesday.  We will get further marching orders for Max, but we think we will be told to keep him very quiet.

Day 5:  BIG news!   We went to the vet today for Max's checkup.  Max's
incision is looking perfect, his teeth are healing well, and the neutering
area, while sensitive, is doing well.  The bandage covering the pain patch
came off and the vet re-bandaged the leg.   He also replaced the bandage
that we had put on his left leg where the scratches from the car accident were
being opened by the right-leg bandage.  So Max is doing extremely well!  The
vet wanted him to have an antibiotic, Simplicef, which we are to give once a
day, along with the med that we got from Heartland.

        AND, when we got him home, we once again offered him a bit of sliced
chicken, which he has been refusing.  Tonight, he grabbed it!  And wanted
more!  We wrapped the regular dog food in a bit of the chicken and, ta da!
down the hatch!  Max is back!  He's alert and interested in everything.

        Of course we are keeping him very quiet, in his crate, which we will
continue to do.  We understand how important that is.  He goes in next
Tuesday to have his sutures out and be reevaluated.  We asked about the microchip
but the vet said it does hurt to be put in, so we brought it back with us.
His teeth are cleaned and assuming the leg heals
properly, he will not be going under anesthesia again.  He gets a new x-ray
February 21, four weeks from his surgery.

        We will get some good pictures in the morning.

        We took care of the bill at the vet, and we will take care of all of
Max's bills. (Is Max one lucky dog??  YES!!!) Thanks to the foster mom and dad who are caring for this little guy who has suffered so much!

DAY 4: Surprise this morning!  When I was talking to him while he was in his crate, I asked him if he wanted to go “out.”  His ears picked up at the word and he was interested!  We carried him out and he took just a few steps.  He was slow, but in control.  We picked him up right away and walked with him for a few minutes outside.  He was alert and wanted to see everything.  We got a quick photo of him.



DAY 3:  Max:  it’s amazing.  We fed and watered Max this morning and he was more alert and responsive than he had been yesterday.  He didn’t want the food and water, but he took it when we administered it to him.  He got his med and we put him back in his crate.

             About ten minutes later we were shocked!  There was Max standing up outside his crate!  He was a bit wobbly, but there he was.  He was up for about ten minutes and then sat down again.  We put him back in the crate and he curled up, but his head was up, watching.

DAY 2:  What a good boy!  He actually stood and wobbled out of his crate to use the newspapers in front of his cage! He didn't make a mess! This is one smart cookie!  He isn't very interested in food just yet but his foster mom and dad are doing their best to encourage him to try to eat.  Look at that little leg! What a brave little dog. Stay tuned for updates on Max.  We think he is the best dog!



DAY 1:  A light shone in his eye but he couldn't lift his head to decide what it was. 

He hurt. All over... ahhh... the pain was everywhere. His left back leg was a problem. It throbbed with pain but he couldn't move it. Something was very wrong but he couldn't remember how he got to this place. 

In the distance he heard voices... he recognized the only human voice he cared about - his dad.  Max was sure everything would be all right. Dad was here. He laid his head down and drifted off to the blessed darkness. 

A human lifted Max to a crate. He was slowly laid on a towel as the door shut. He couldn't tell what was happening, the drugs kept him from focusing but he knew his dad wasn't there anymore.

Hours later, he slowly rose to the surface of pain - even worse than before. He hurt all over but now he was bumping along in the car. The gentle rocking, the soft hands, a sip of water and he floated into oblivion. 

.... Max is resting peacefully in his crate, buffered by strong pain meds, he isn't interested in food. But his foster mom is watching him with knowing eyes and experienced gentle hands. He's safe with us. His dad signed him over to be conveniently killed. The vet refused. Rescue stepped in.  All of his vaccinations, checking for worms, a complete dental, a neuter and the plate, pins and wires to hold his shattered leg in place. Max's teeth were broken when the car hit him. Max was loose, looking for love because the hormones were pumping. All of that is over. Done. Finished. History.

Life starts anew for Max  today. NOW!  He doesn't know it, he is in too much misery to care. But from this minute on, Max is going to be better than new. He's on our watch and we will do whatever it takes to make one Yorkie a very happy dog.

Max is fostering with a very special family in Wayne, PA.  Give him a few weeks to learn how his life has changed. He is a wonderful young lucky Yorkie boy.

Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc.  is a 501(c)(3) qualified non-profit organization operating on donations from Yorkie lovers who care. Please help by donating your tax deductible donations. 

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Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc., 1702 W Allen St #602,  Allentown, PA 18104

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KEEP THESE FACTS IN MIND:
1. Yorkies do not usually get along well with small children and can be injured by small children, even ones who love them. Be aware of this and keep them apart. 2. Yorkies can be very difficult (nearly impossible) to housebreak. If you are gone for more than 3 hours at a time, the dog will have to have access to wee wee pads, or need someone to stop in to let him out to potty.
3. We almost NEVER get a puppy (less than one year old) in Yorkie Rescue. If only a puppy will do, check the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America website for a recommended breeder - never buy over the Internet, or from a newspaper ad or a petstore. The heartache you save will be immeasureable.
4. There is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie, so don't be misled by such a description. LEARN about the breed BEFORE you decide to adopt.
5. You will need to make arrangements to drive and meet the dog at the foster home which can be in New Jersey, western PA, Maryland,  etc. The dog's biography lists where the dog is fostering. We want you to meet the dog with your family and your dog, if you have one. This is a requirement for adoption.

WHAT IS THE ADOPTION FEE?
Adoption donations generally vary from dog to dog, it depends on the health, the age and the size of the dog.

Young Yorkies will have a higher adoption donation since they are the most highly sought after and they help to cover the costs of the older dogs who have a harder time finding a loving home. It is sad but true that people overwhelming demand very young dogs when they would be infinitely happier with a mellow adult. 

 

 ADOPTION AREA

Save A Yorkie Rescue prefers to adopt only in the PA, NJ, western NY, DE, MD, VA, some CT area's. If you are in the NYC area or near Long Island, there is a Yorkie Rescue closer to you. 

Be aware that you will be asked to drive to meet and pick up your dog.

 

 

 

 

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