10/23/24 – Amber and Emma are such sweethearts. They could be adopted separately, but honestly, they would do great together as they have similar, yet different personalities that balance each other out so well. Amber is submissive (and is a less confident than Emma) and very sweet and obedient. She will come when she is called. She loves giving kisses to her humans and yearns for attention. She is in a foster home with other pups and is fine getting along with all of them. However, just like Emma, if something goes sideways, Amber definitely will exhibit her alpha side and knows how to handle herself to put the other pups in line. You know that saying, “don’t start shit, but don’t take shit”? That’s Amber. She doesn’t sleep in the bed with her humans, but does love getting in the bed and being rubbed on and loved on. She is welcome to sleep in the bed, but when the lights go out, she jumps down and sleeps in one of many places in the house. She does have that terrier hunt in her as she will chase down a squirrel, bird, lizard, frog, butterfly, etc. That is when her obedience comes in handy. A sharp, loud “AMBER”, and she stops what she is doing and comes running. Eager to please and longing for love, this baby, and her sister, Emma, are a power couple and a joy to have.


4/14/24 – Amber has come out of her shell quite a bit since entering her foster home. She loves men and women, but would do best in a home with no children since she can be frightened with loud noises and chaotic movements. Anytime you reach down to pet her, she will roll over and show her belly. She loves attention and loves getting and giving kisses. She loves sleeping in the bed with her foster mom and dad, but is also fine to go and sleep in any one of the numerous dog beds around, or the back of the sofa. Especially if it is crowded. Amber knows her name well and will definitely come when called. She is quite the chow hound at breakfast and supper time, but is very respectful of the other dogs’ bowls and if she goes near them while they are eating (since she finishes so fast), a quick, “No Amber”, deters her automatically. She loves to please her humans.
She would do great in a home with other dogs her size, but definitely NO CATS! She is quite the hunter outside chasing birds and squirrels and even stray cats if they happen to get into the yard. She is submissive, but don’t mistake that for a pushover. She is quite the mom when she needs to put another dog in line for something, but she doesn’t start anything. Even though she isn’t your typical looking yorkie, with her longer legs and her full tail, Amber is a very beautiful girl. She has the most angelic face and is just the sweetest baby. She is such a good girl and will use the pee pads when she needs to, but will also do her business on her many trips outside.

We have found out that she and Emma would do fine either being adopted together or being separated. They love each other, but they also love all the other dogs in their foster home, so if there is at least one other dog in her new home, she will be just fine.


4/14/23 -Amber, Bebe and Emma all came to YHR from the same home. Their elderly owner could not care for them any longer so surrendered them. All three are very tall, slender, have nice tails and have beautiful faces. They all thought about going into modeling, but after giving it careful consideration, figured the better path would be to join a family and be pampered, loved and retired. They all three seem to have had puppies before and show signs of uncertainness of humans, so were aren’t sure of their full background of socialization. We believe they are sisters as they are all the same age and look a lot alike.
When they first arrived, they did not have any vetting done, so they received the works. Bloodwork, dental, spay, shots, heartworm test, etc. Their skin and hair were in pretty bad shape too, but good food and baths are helping the hair feel more like hair and less like hay.

Even though they have a lot in common, they do have differences in their personalities, so we asked each of them to give you details about themselves.

Hi, I’m Amber. I am such a sweetheart, so I’ve been told everyday since I arrived at my foster home. My foster parents are constantly saying how pretty my face is and how dainty I am and how sweet my personality is. I’m very humble too. I love getting attention and if I even think you are going to want to give me a kiss or pet me, I will scurry right up to you, hunker down and roll over. I am a very submissive girl and appreciate any attention and love I can get. I’m always happy too. My tail is always wagging and my butt wags with it. My whole backend moves when I’m happy, which is all the time now. I just love being talked to and will look at you as if you hung the moon.

I haven’t quite got the hang of being held. I’m rather uncomfortable and don’t know what to do since I haven’t been held much previously, but I’m getting better. I’m not so clingy that I follow my humans everywhere, but foster mom keeps inviting me to every room she goes in, so I’m learning to understand that I’m wanted. I’m a very good girl to go outside and do my business (but have been seen going on the pee pad, and sometimes on a rug); I’m not a huge barker (unless the other dogs in the home bark and they need back-up); and I get along fine with other calm dogs. I really don’t care about toys, just comfortable places to lay.

I really enjoy having other dogs around, but I don’t like very active, obnoxious ones. I’m a sweet calm girl and would like to share space with another sweet, calm dog or two. I’ve learned to use the bench to get up and down in the bed, however, I haven’t gotten quite comfortable enough to sleep the whole night through in the human bed. I will start off there (because foster mom brings me to bed), but in the middle of the night, I wind up going to sleep on the back of the sofa. I have also learned about all the comfy dog beds in the house and foster mom and dad have been catching me in a new one every so often.

So the lowdown on me is that I’m VERY sweet, pretty, kind, gentle, dainty and loving and I’m looking for a home with a fur-sibling or two, a mom and dad, no young children, a fenced in back yard (doesn’t have to be large), healthy food and nightly massages (I absolutely love my belly rubbed). I know that is a tall order, but I’m a believer and I truly believe that there is a perfect home out there just for me, or me and one of my sisters. I’m not settling this time. I’m happy in my foster home, so I will hold out until what I read gives me the warm and fuzzies. Wouldn’t you? Thanks for understanding!

10/23/24 – Emma and Amber are such sweethearts. They could be adopted separately, but honestly, they would do great together as they have similar, yet different personalities that balance each other out so well. Emma is submissive (but is a little more confident than Amber) and very sweet and obedient. She will come when she is called. She loves giving kisses to her humans and yearns for attention. She is in a foster home with other pups and is fine getting along with all of them. However, just like Amber, if something goes sideways, Emma definitely will exhibit her alpha side and knows how to handle herself to put the other pups in line. You know that saying, “don’t start shit, but don’t take shit”? That’s Emma. She will get in the bed at night with her humans to be rubbed on and loved on and might even sleep in the bed for a while, but ultimately, she wakes up and jumps down and sleeps in one of many places in the house. She does have that terrier hunt in her as she will chase down a squirrel, bird, lizard, frog, butterfly, etc. and think she is playing with it. That is when her obedience comes in handy. A sharp, loud “EMMA”, and she stops what she is doing and comes running. Eager to please and longing for love, this baby, and her sister, Amber, are a power couple and a joy to have.


4/14/24 -Emma has come out of her shell quite a bit since entering her foster home. She loves men and women, but would do best in a home with no children since she can be frightened with loud noises and chaotic movements. She loves sleeping in the bed with her foster mom and dad, but is also fine to go and sleep in any one of the numerous dog beds around, or the back of the sofa. Emma knows her name well and will definitely come when called. She is quite the chow hound at breakfast and supper time, but is very respectful of the other dogs’ bowls and if she goes near them while they are eating (since she finishes so fast), a quick, “No Emma”, deters her automatically. She loves to please her humans.
She would do great in a home with other dogs her size, but definitely NO CATS! She is quite the hunter outside chasing birds and squirrels and even stray cats if they happen to get into the yard. She is submissive, but don’t mistake that for a pushover. She is quite the mom when she needs to put another dog in line for something, but she doesn’t start anything. Even though she isn’t your typical looking yorkie, with her longer legs and her full tail, Emma is a very beautiful girl. She has the most angelic face and is just the sweetest baby. She is such a good girl and will use the pee pads when she needs to, but will also do her business on her many trips outside.

We have found out that she and Amber would do fine either being adopted together or being separated. They love each other, but they also love all the other dogs in their foster home, so if there is at least one other dog in her new home, she will be just fine.


4/14/23 - Emma, Amber and Bebe all came to YHR from the same home. Their elderly owner could not care for them any longer so surrendered them. All three are very tall, slender, have nice tails and have beautiful faces. They all thought about going into modeling, but after giving it careful consideration, figured the better path would be to join a family and be pampered, loved and retired. They all three seem to have had puppies before and show signs of uncertainness of humans, so were aren’t sure of their full background of socialization. We believe they are sisters as they are all the same age and look a lot alike.
When they first arrived, they did not have any vetting done, so they received the works. Bloodwork, dental, spay, shots, heartworm test, etc. Their skin and hair were in pretty bad shape too, but good food and baths are helping the hair feel more like hair and less like hay. Emma had a lump by her private part and the doctor took a biopsy and it turns out that it was a mast cell tumor (low grade). Please don’t let this scare you off because they got it and it could never come back. She will need to be checked over and any sign of any lumps, she will need to be brought to the vet to make sure all is well.

Even though they have a lot in common, they do have differences in their personalities, so we asked each of them to give you details about themselves.

Hi, I’m Emma. I have the sweetest personality that you will ever come in contact with. Yep, that’s right, no one out there sweeter. You can just wrap me up and stamp “Godiva” on my back end! I’m pretty flexible too, I could just lay in your lap or sit in your arms all day without so much as a peep or follow you everywhere you walk in the house. I’ve heard that I am an absolute gem to have around and very dainty. I would rather spend all day with my people being petted and loved on. I eat great and fast; I sleep curled up next to my humans all night; I’m a very good girl to go outside and do my business (but have been seen going on the pee pad, and sometimes on a rug); I’m not a huge barker (unless the other dogs in the home bark and they need back-up); and I get along fine with other calm dogs. I don’t seem to know anything about the things called toys, but foster mom and dad are trying to teach me. I love both my foster parents, but, and please don’t tell foster mom this, but I do favor my foster dad. Aside from the fact that he is good looking and I’ve been told I look like a model, I just melt when men are sweet to me. This in no way means I cannot be a momma’s girl because I CAN!

I’m sure I’d be a great only dog, but think it would be best if there were another dog or two with laid back personalities. I say this because when foster mom or dad have to leave me, I’m more comforted with friends around. However, even with fur-siblings around, if you are just outside washing the car or doing yard work, you might want to think about bringing me out with you, because if I can see you, I will whine for you and the other dogs have said I hurt their ears. I’ve learned to use the bench to get up and down in the bed to sleep at night, can jump up on the sofa for napping during the day, and am running quality check on all the dog beds in the house. But, if you are sitting, I’m sitting right beside YOU!

Let’s sum me up: sweet, attractive, loyal, kind, gentle, dainty, and loving, looking for a laid back home with a dad and a mom, no young children, a fenced in back yard (doesn’t have to be large), the ability to sleep in the master bed, but have dog beds for napping, healthy food and nightly massages. Am I being too needy? Well, I’m now retired from having puppies and have gained enough confidence in my foster home to realize that I am a catch, so bring your “A” game when applying because foster mom is one of those “crazy rescue individuals”.

5/6/25 - So here is how this all started: I have been the apple of my mom’s eye for as long as I can remember. Some changes in the family dynamic occurred a while back and I was not able to get all of the attention and love I was used to, and mom felt that I needed more. So she reached out to Yorkie Haven Rescue. Then a member of Yorkie Haven Rescue came and picked me up from my house and it was straight out of a sad movie. Once in the vehicle, I turned my head and looked back at my mom and whined until she was too tiny to see anymore. This broke my heart and I was just not myself for a little while. Bu,t since I'm a Yorkie, I decided to brush myself off, pick myself up and make the best of everything. I finally settled into my foster home and am now really showing them who I am, what I want and what I will not stand for.

Seems the first thing on the list for my new life was a trip to the vet. I got all the yearly things I needed and came home a toothless wonder. I thought it was a mistake, but nope…. they are all gone! Seems I didn’t need them anyway and they were just holding me back with all their bacterial build-up and gum disease they caused. I can eat my canned food mixed with my hard food with gusto and I still have my girlish figure.

Since all of the dogtor visits are out of the way, I’m finally ready to find my new mom and/or dad. Just mom and/or dad – no kids. I’M THE BABY! I am a loving and happy girl who is eager to find my forever home. In full disclosure, I am a member of the “Velcro Dog Club”, and I love nothing more than being close to, on top of and around my human(s) all the time. Whether it’s sitting in your lap receiving lots of affection, or simply being carried around, I am the ultimate companion who just wants to love and be loved. I will stick with you through the good times and bad. Together we can move mountains. With all of this information being given out about just how much attention I need, even though I’m ok around other dogs, I’d do best with being an only dog, or maybe 1 or 2 others that really aren’t hogging the humans attention.
I’m so little, I will need help on and off your lap and the bed at night. I’m a very good sleep buddy and will snuggle up to you. I have a playful and curious spirit and love all adults that I meet. I’m doing good with these pee pad things in the house and I always go when taken outside, but I'm no liar, so I will admit that I make mistakes sometimes. They are tiny, but mistakes nonetheless.

Are you retired and able to give me the love and attention that I long for? Are you looking for a baby to share lazy afternoons cuddling on the couch, or outside working in the garden with? We can even go on walks as long as you purchase a baby stroller for when I get tired and just need to be strolled home. If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a furry companion that sounds like me, fill out an adoption application. You will not regret this commitment as I am sure to steal your heart, and your time, and your lap, and your kisses!




5/1/25 - BIO COMING SOON!

Major Tom is a Yorkie/Schnauzer Mix

10/23/24 – Major is still his quirky, loving, obnoxious, smart, diamond-in-the-ruff self. He is such a smart dog. Currently at his foster home, he is potty trained. And his foster mom doesn’t take this sentence lightly. We never promise a dog won’t make mistakes. He will use a pad if he has to go and his humans aren’t paying attention, but does his business outside. When you talk to him, he turns his head from side to side as if he is truly listening and understanding what you are saying. He is the biggest baby you will ever meet. He is scare of most things, which is where his obnoxious behavior comes out. He isn’t great with new people and if someone comes over, he will bark and act as if he is not scared, but is actually uncomfortable with new people and situations. It will definitely take a little while for his new owners to win him over, but once you do, he is like glue. His people are his life. After you work through the “I’m a killer, but I will tinkle myself if you come near me” exterior.



4/14/2024- Major Tom thought it was about time he updated everyone on what was going on with him since he has been in his foster home. He is a sweet boy, but does have fear issues with new people. When he first meets someone, he will bark at them as if he is scared and trying to protect himself. Sometimes he might even go hide if meeting someone new at his foster home where he is secure. But once introduced and comfortable, he will love unconditionally. He loves men and women, but definitely is more comfortable with women. In his foster home, he plays and loves on foster mom and dad, but will submissive tinkle if foster dad picks him up too quickly. He would benefit from a young playful dog in the home as he loves to play and can be aggravating to dogs that don't want to play or have his energy level. He loves to play with toys and run and play chase with other dogs. He is not very comfortable walking on a harness and leash, so a secure fenced yard is a must for him. He is a very good sleeping companion and adores laying right next to his humans either on top or under the covers. Major does well at the groomer and is great for his weekly bath and blow dry for his foster parents.

He doesn't like a chaotic, busy or loud home, so he would probably do best in a home without children. He is a smart baby. His foster mom taught him to sit for a treat in just 1 day. So he has potential to learn more basic commands.

Major is a happy little guy that did not learn a lot of socialization as a young pup and that has resulted in him being a little socially uncomfortable and timid, but he loves his people 100% and is a great pup. He has enjoyed living at his foster home, but wouldn't object to starting his life with his forever family. Since he is scared around new people and will need time to adjust, visits will probably be beneficial in his transition when getting adopted. So, he will need to be adopted in Louisiana to make sure that all goes well.

If you feel that you are the one for Major Tom, we are accepting applications now!


11/22/21 - Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! The name is Major Tom, but you can call me Major. Or, you can call me Tommy Boy. Or you can call me Baby. Just call me in a sweet voice, because I love that.
I was surrendered by my previous owner because I was too much to handle. My last home did not have enough energy outlets for me and I really need exercise and also needed more socialization. Not getting this resulted in me playing too rough snapping and biting at my mom. She did what was best and surrendered me to YHR. I explained to my foster mom that I didn’t mean it and she said that it’s just puppy antics that needed to be redirected.

I do have a very submissive and fearful personality. I’m afraid when meeting new people and will sometimes submissive tinkle. Other times I will try to overcompensate for my fear by barking and growling. Foster mom tells everyone to just sit down and let me get to know them and come to them on my terms. She told me that she understands my issues and we are going to slowly work on them. She’s cool. I’m timid around other dogs too. I’m just learning to play with them a little because there is a Shih-tzu in my foster home that is trying to show me the ropes. So having another dog in the home would be a plus so I can pickup ques from them and it helps me trust humans too. I just don’t need to be around any that are too rough because it scares me.

Once I trust you, I’m definitely my human’s dog and I will follow you everywhere and can even get protective of you. I f foster mom and I are in the bed and foster dad walks in, I will bark and growl at him until he comes over and talks sweet to me and pets me. Foster mom said that I cannot go to a home with children of any age or one that is too chaotic because I get overly stimulated easily. Exercise, i.e., walking, playing fetch or chase with my humans, etc. will help with this and help me to gain confidence.

I know I’m not doing the best at making myself sound like a gem to be adopted, but I am actually a great boy. I come when called, sleep right next to my human all night perfectly, and loves to give and receive love and affection. I’m learning to play with toys and it is the bomb! I’m pretty good in the potty department as long as you let me out enough and stay out with me If you think you will sneak off and go inside, forget it. I will run back in too and do my business inside. So, it’s up to you if you want to stay out with me, or clean up. Lol

I’m not a springy fellow. I’m actually just starting to walk up the steps/benches to the bed. But I still like to be picked up and put in the bed. I will come down the steps though. Foster mom says it is just adorable to see me raise up on the side of the bed and scratch to be picked up. I guess since I’m bigger, she just assumes I’d be able to jump up and down the steps with ease.

While I’m continuing to get love and attention here and learning discipline and how to trust, if you think I have the potential to be a part of your home, please apply. Remember, I will need a quiet home with parents that will exercise me regularly, no children, and another non-rowdy dog to learn from and play with.

Don’t let my shortcomings scare you off, I’m quite handsome and a great catch. Or so says foster mom and she wouldn’t lie to me. I'll be spending Thanksgiving with my foster family, but maybe by Christmas, I can have a family of my own. Major Tom signing off!




11/15/21 - We will post a bio as soon as we learn Major's personality, but have already learned that he IS NOT good with children of any age.

3/18/25 - Are you stressed, over-worked and in need of a mental massage? Well look no further, as I am the answer to all your ailments. When I sit next to you, and you gently stroke my head, all of your worries fade away. When you look into my eyes, (full disclosure, one of my eyes is cloudy; and, due to previous trauma when I was young, I cannot see out of it), you can see the love I have to share with you. I am an oasis of peace, love and devotion.

Now I’ll share how I got here. My human mom that had me since I was a wee little pup, passed away. Another family member took me in and truly loves me, but quickly realized that their home wasn’t right for me and they wanted me to be happy. So, they reached out to YHR and even drove me to my foster home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, all the way from San Antonio, Texas.

There are other pups in my foster home and I co-exist with them fine, but have no interest in playing with them or toys. I’m a sweet little old lady that would like a lap to sit in and a non-chaotic home. So that means no children. That is way too much for me. My ideal home would be a mom and/or dad who are retired and want me to join them watching daily shows in between going outside to soak up some sun and maybe watch them do some gardening.

Foster mom has my bed in her bed and when it is night-time, she puts me in it and I snuggle up and sleep all night. Even though I lost all my teeth during my recent dental, I eat soft food with a couple pieces of hard just fine.

My personality can be a little timid, but I think that makes me special. I am not your typical cocky yorkie trying to rule the house. I’m more shy. When foster mom reaches down to pick me up, sometimes I get nervous and run a couple steps away, but then I stop and let her pick me up.

We go outside a good bit and I will do my business, but I have no interest in the grass. Nope, not getting my feet dirty, not squatting in the grass, it’s just not going to happen. I’m content to go on the concrete on the patio. That’s my routine and I’m sticking to it.

I’m not a barker. All that noise is nonsense and not needed. I’m also not a big kisser. If you want to give me kisses you can, but don’t expect any in return. I like napping in one of the many dog beds here and have been known to try them all out.

We learned that my good eye is dry and the tear production in it isn’t all that great, so foster mom puts some ointment in it twice a day to help with that. I will admit, I don’t care for it, but I know that she is doing what is best for me.

I think I’ve given you just about all there is to know about me. Well, except for the fact that I really would love a home to call my own with parents that will love me like my previous mom did. I know that my eyes, ears and joints may not be what they used to be, but my need to be loved is very much alive. My heart has been broken and needs mending.

Lord, please replace my sorrow with joy and my despair with hope. Please connect me with someone who needs me right now as much as I need them. Amen.

10/23/24 – Shelby isn’t making much progress coming out of her shell. Her previous life absolutely took a toll on her. The one saving grace is that she is 50% better than she was in the beginning and eats good and goes outside great now without being scared of the threshold of the door going out or in. She co-exists fine with the other dogs, but does not interact with them. She does watch them for cues on things that normal dogs are used to doing. She still has a ways to go, but we are just proud of her for being able to get where she is now.

1/7/24 -Ok, I’ll just start off by letting you know that I realize that I am not the most adoptable pup in the world. I really have a fear of humans right now. Some have really worked me over in my lifetime and it’s just not that easy letting my guard down.
My sister, Molly, and I were locked in cages since we were puppies. We produced litter after litter to make money for greedy people. We had no contact with humans except to be treated badly which has resulted in our total fear. We also were never brought to the vet, or given heartworm prevention, which has resulted in both Molly and I being heartworm positive. We have started our treatment and received our second round on December 28th. We are doing well for now and not having any complications thank goodness.
We are used to our foster mom now, but still don’t like to be picked up by her or anyone. And if anyone new comes over, we will run and hide or freeze in one spot. Seems like it should be easy for us to forget our past when people are trying so hard to be nice and talk sweet to us, but it doesn’t work that way. I’m sure after a long-term relationship with VERY understanding and VERY patient parents, I’ll figure out that you aren’t wanting to hurt me and I’ll come around.

Now dogs are a different story. They seem to be my safe haven. So, if you want to adopt me, you must have another dog(s). I also would not hate it if you wanted to adopt Molly and I together, but we can go separately. It’s not that I play with the other dogs, but I need them for comfort, guidance and learning. Since Molly and I have been in our foster home, the other dogs have taught us that the threshold of the back door isn’t scary, so we follow the others in now instead of darting from corner to corner in the back yard. However, I sometimes resort back and want to stay outside and foster mom has to act like she is shutting the door on me to convince me to come in. They are also teaching us when it is breakfast and supper time. We all get excited at this time! Pee pads are another thing we’ve learned. We will also go outside, but still make mistakes. I haven’t graduated to sleeping in the human bed. Molly and I usually sleep together in a dog bed/or on a comforter on the floor in the bedroom where everyone else sleeps. I absolutely love toys and play with them alot. We had another foster in our home recently and she taught me to tear all the toys up, so now that is what I do. But I still love them.

I am more scared of things than Molly is. I'm not brave enough to want foster mom to pick me up and definitely don't go up for any pets. I will need a very secure back yard since walking on a harness and leash scare the dickens out of me. I am a knee-jerk reactor and if given the opportunity, would bolt away. In a way, both Molly and I have sweet, but feral personalities. We don’t like it and aren’t proud of it. Foster mom tells us that there are people out there that will still be interested in loving us and giving us all the time in the world to trust and love. We sure hope she is right, but for now, she and her other dogs are doing a really good job of helping us learn this outside world that seems so large and scary.

I know what you’re thinking, “Why adopt this dog, she’s hopeless”. Well, this is your chance to really “adopt” and “rescue” a poor lost soul that will in time come around and is literally the meaning of “a diamond in the rough”. I might not greet you at the door with tag wags and licks, I won’t cuddle up next to you on the sofa to watch a movie, and my eyes are usually very wide open like a deer in headlights, but I really deserve another chance at a life that was stolen from me at the hands of inhumane people.

9/16/24 - Bruno's skin condition has been in remission for over a year. He no longer takes any medication for his skin. He is just on supplements for his joints since his hips are not the best. He is very sensitive to the food he eats and can get runny poo very quickly, but his foster mom has found a food that is working and he has no longer had any poo issues. He still loves to play with toys and likes to be chased, he crawls under blankets to nap, and unfortunately still has to wear a belly band because he will pee on anything at any time. He still always looks so happy and excited too.

11/30/22 – Today we found out Bruno has an autoimmune disease called Pemphigus Erythematosus that is causing all of his skin issues. His dermatologist is going to start him on high dose steroids for two weeks to try and get it in remission as quickly as possible so we can back down and get him ready to have his torn ACL repaired. He will also be going on a medication called Mycophenolate for the autoimmune disease, and that will likely be for the rest of his life to keep it in remission. He is still going to physical therapy weekly and is still not too thrilled with the hydro treadmill. He just does not want to use his back legs to walk while in it. Might just take more time and hopefully once we can get the torn ACL repaired it will get even better. Despite all he has going on, he is still so happy and loving! He gets to spend more time out of the crate now that he is six weeks post hip surgery. Thank you to everyone for their prayers and support for Bruno!

11/2/22 – Bruno had his hip surgery on 10/18. We have been doing his exercises at home, but unfortunately he is not using the leg like he should, so we will be starting with physical therapy on 11/4. We are hopeful this will help to get the leg moving the way it should and build up some more muscle as it feels like he has lost even more muscle mass in that leg. He still needs the ACL repair to happen, but the skin needs to be figured out first.

Bruno has also seen the dermatologist and she initially thought his skin issues were from an antibiotic resistant staph infection, but he has had two negative cultures. She is now thinking it could possibly be an auto immune disease, even though she did not see the cells she usually sees when doing a skin scrape in the office. We are spraying him with a topical antibiotic/steroid spray and medicated baths every 3 days. We have a skin biopsy tentatively scheduled for 11/15. We need to get the infection cleared up more before doing a biopsy otherwise it could skew the results.

Poor Bruno has so much going on, but even through all of it he is so happy and loving. He will just stare lovingly into your eyes and snuggle into you.



10/12/22 – Bruno went in yesterday and was neutered and had his dental done. After dental x-rays were done, it was found that he had major bone loss around several teeth and the start of bone loss around others. Given they were so bad, as we suspected, he had to have the remaining teeth he had removed. He is doing good with no teeth and ate some food last night and breakfast this morning. The dogtor said as he was under anesthesia and she wiggled a few of the teeth his blood pressure would go up, meaning she could tell they were painful to him. His mouth should feel so much better now. We also went to see the specialist last week as his leg has become worse being on crate rest. It was decided that he will go in on 10/18 for an FHO on his worst hip and if his skin is much better at that time she will also fix the torn ACL. He cannot have any infection for that repair, so we are crossing our fingers. If not, he will have to go in when his skin is cleared up and have the ACL repair. He has been battling the skin issues since December 2021 when his savior took him out of the bad situation. The dogtor suspects it is still flea dermatitis. His skin is better, but not good enough. The hip surgery is estimated to be around $2500 right now. Despite all his ailments he is still such a happy and loving little guy.


9/21/22 – Bruno is a happy go lucky little man that you can just see the smile on his face. He loves belly rubs, lots of affection, and loves to play with toys now that he knows how to. He did not have a great start to his life by living the first years of his life in a building with several other yorkies that were just given food and water a couple of times a day and not having all the love and attention they deserved. A wonderful lady went to help his original owner clean up all the dogs and convinced her to let her take two of the pups in December 2021. When his savior brought him home he had fleas, was not using his back leg, and had a bad rash. She worked very hard to make him feel better. Due to her own health, she unfortunately had to surrender him, which is how he came to YHR.

We are still working on clearing up his rash, his bloodwork is slowly improving, but he has very bad teeth that need to be cleaned. He is scheduled for his dental and neuter on 10/12. We saw the specialist today regarding his limping and lameness in his left back leg. He does have bilateral hip arthritis, restricted mobility in both hips, but he also has a torn ACL in he left knee. He is going on crate rest for about 4 weeks to see if he can build scar tissue to naturally heal it and try to avoid surgery. If that does not work, then he will need surgery to repair it. Once we get that fixed, then we will see if his mobility gets better and if not, he may need surgery on the hip to give him mobility. With the issues with the back legs, he does put more pressure on his front legs and sometimes limps on the front legs, but x-rays show there are no issues with the front legs.


Bruno really is just the happiest little guy we have seen in a while. He looks like he is smiling a lot of the time. He does great riding in the car and has been doing so in a doggy car seat. His crate rest will be in a stroller, which he does not mind either. He went for a stroll last weekend in the stroller and did great. Given he is older and was never neutered nor trained to go potty outside because he peed where he lived, he does mark a lot. That likely will not change given his age, so he may need to remain in a belly band, which he is great with too. He has lost some muscle mass in his backend, so the bellybands will slip off his hips, but suspenders have worked great to keep it in place. We are not sure about him likely to cuddle given the pain he is dealing with in his knee and hips, so hopefully when that all gets fixed we can see if he is a cuddle bug too.

4/14/25 - Harley came to YHR because her mom was moving and her medical issues were getting to be too much. Harley has some significant skin issues and itching and throws up occasionally. Her skin issues have caused some of her skin to turn black around her eyes, all over her backend, and her back ankles. Because of her itching, she does have to wear a cone occasionally otherwise she scratches until she bleeds. She will be seeing the dogtor this week, so more to come!! Other than her medical issues, she is opening up and is very sweet. She has been fine with all the other pups and has been very patient with her baths.

9/16/24 - Harper is doing great! She still has her fecal incontinence, but her foster mom just has blankets everywhere she lays to clean if an accident happens. Her foster mom has added some additional supplements to her food and Harper has gotten a little more spunky with running around outside and is asking for attention more than before. She does have some allergy issues, but the supplements and different food have helped with some of her licking and chewing. Everything else is going good for Harper.

1/3/2024 – Harper is doing great! Harper did have an MRI that identified she has a pocket of fluid pushing on her spinal cord. This pocket of fluid is right where her back humps up and is the cause to her occasional bowel incontinence. Being this pocket of fluid is pushing on the spinal cord, draining it is riskier than just leaving it alone. Her symptoms are not severe, so it is not worth the risk. She may develop urinary incontinence over time and her fecal incontinence may get worse, but other than that she is doing just fine. Her foster mom just keeps blankets where she sleeps so if she does go poo, the blanket can just be washed. She is not on any meds and we did try a round of steroids that did not change anything.

Harper is a very loving little girl. She loves attention and to give kisses. She is good about laying on the couch or in a doggy bed during the day. She sleeps in a doggy bed on her foster mom’s bed and does great. She does not play with toys much. She does good in the car, but does shake when in the car. Her foster mom puts her in a car seat and she does good and lays down. She also does well in a crate if she needs to be put in one.


6/26/23 – Harper is a very sweet and loving little girl that we unfortunately do not know anything about her background. She does occasionally cower down, which could be fear or a something happened to her at some point. She has a cute little under bite and recently had a dental where she lost 9 teeth. She had teeth missing prior as well, but she does still have some teeth left. Harper does have a walk that is off, walks with a hump back, and occasionally has bowel incontinence, meaning she poops without knowing it and it usually ends up in her bed when she is sleeping. She is at the specialist today getting an MRI done so we can maybe figure out what is causing her problems and to see if we can fix it for her. We will post an update when we know more about what is going on for our sweet little Harper.

4/14/25 - Nupe (said Noop) and Quba (said Kooba) are brothers and came to YHR at the same time. Their dad had to surrender them because he was working two jobs and his landlord was doubling the pet fee, so he did not have time for them like he once did. They are both very happy and loving and want all your attention. Nupe has ear infections in both ears and has some scarring in his ears from previous infections. When Nupe was 2 he jumped off an apartment one story balcony and hurt his right hip. At that time, he did have surgery, so he does not have the ball of the hip. He sometimes will drag that foot when he walks but does not appear to be in pain or discomfort. He will be getting neutered and having a dental. Once he is done with those, he will be ready for his new home.

This photo is very sad, but we wanted you to see what compelled us to help Olivia no matter the cost. If you click on photos, you will see she looks SO much better now and is happy!!

12/11/24 - BIO COMING SOON! Olivia came to us a few weeks ago in pretty sad condition with multiple mammary tumors. We have already had her surgery for them done and she recovered well. She does need some more things done but thankfully there is no cancer! We will update soon, but wanted to get her on our website because she does need donations for her veterinary bills we have incurred and that will be continuing. Posting before and after photos....she was SO very sad at the shelter and has blossomed in her foster home which makes us all very happy.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR HIP SURGERY (FHO) Quba was born with a genetic condition and has lived in pain for all of his 8 years.

4/14/25 - Quba (said Kooba) and Nupe (said Noop) are brothers and came to YHR at the same time. Their dad had to surrender them because he was working two jobs and his landlord was doubling the pet fee, so he did not have time for them like he once did. They are both very happy and loving and want all your attention. Quba has ear infections in both ears and has had ear infections over the years. His right hip is fully luxated out of the joint, and so Quba will be having hip surgery. You can tell his hip really bothers him because he tries not to use that leg and will hop around. He does also have some arthritis in his knees. Once his hip is healed from surgery, he will need to be neutered and have a dental.

THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING!

Hi everyone! My name is Batman, and I have dedicated my life to an endless crusade, a war on all squeaky toys in the name of my parents, whom I was taken away from far to early. Since that tragic day, I have trained my body and mind to near physical perfection to be a self-made Super Hero! I strike fear into the squeakers of toys everywhere! TeeHee

That’s actually not accurate, but I had to say it. I’m a little into fictional DC comics right now since my mom rescued me from a shelter and gave me the name Batman. Figured I’d better see what all the hype was about.

Currently in my home, there are 2 teen girls and I’m good with them, but I’m being real when I say that my energy level would be too much for any children 10 or under. Unless you think they can handle 69 lbs. of pure jumping, energetic “knock you down” fun! Just kidding, no kids under 10.

Currently I have my own room/bed in the house. Well, actually it’s the living room and my bed is the whole couch. However, I seriously won’t be mad if my new mom and/or dad want me to sleep and cuddle with them at night in the human bed.

I’m a really good boy and when everyone goes out, I’m free in the house and I don’t mess up anything. I’m pretty good in the potty habit department too. Take me out enough and there is no need to mop. But you have to do your part for me to be a “Good Boy”. I love attention from all people, so a mom and/or dad will be fine with me. Just someone who is sure that it will be permanent this time.

I walk well on a leash, but I appreciate a big fenced in back yard to run and play in. It would also be great if you have another dog my size to play with. I can seem fearless and cocky at times, but I think it’s just my adolescent age coming through. Also, I don’t have any dogs to play with, so I tend to seem a little stir crazy at times. I just have an over exuberant zest for life, people, toys, etc. I’m 100% all in.

Normal indoor household noises don’t seem to faze me, but very loud noises, like that darn leaf blower thingy outside brings out the scaredy cat in me. I will also need someone who isn’t comfortable opening the front door thinking I’m all trained and all and won’t make a break for it. Or, in the alternative, someone who can run faster than me (good luck) and can catch me to wrangle me back home. I’m a very good eater and not bad with a bath.

So, let’s get serious for a moment. I know I can be quite the joker and always trying to make everyone laugh, but I really do need a home to call my own. Some parents who will love me and give me attention. Another fur-sibling or two to play with so we can exhaust ourselves … I hear that makes for a better pet. Basically, some unconditional love and affection. I don’t think that’s too much to ask for. If you cannot provide all I’ve asked for, please don’t apply, because I will give your number to all the kids and tell them it’s Santa’s hotline.

2/1/25 - Betty has been doing well in physical therapy. She does not have 100% use of her leg. Unfortunately, her body produced some excess bone while healing from the surgery so her leg is in a fixed position at the point of her lower leg. It is a bit shorter than her other leg so she carries it. She can put it down but being a small dog, she can just run without using it. In therapy and while walking with her brace, she will use it but that does not carry over when the brace is off. She is at least in better alignment now and her leg does not stick out like it did and she can scratch with her leg. She is the absolute sweetest girlie ever and does not have a clue there is anything not working 100%.

She recently had a bout of pancreatitis so she has had a diet change and is eating canned gastro low fat food.

Her dental to remove her last two teeth is scheduled for 2/12/25.


11/18/24 - Betty is starting physical therapy to assist her in using her leg again. We had a custom made brace done for her. She will be starting with that next week. Donations appreciated.


9/4/24 - Betty goes to the surgeon weekly for a splint/bandage change. She is doing well.

8/8/24 - Betty had her surgery to reconstruct her Achilled tendon yesterday and is in her foster home recuperating. It was a bit of a tedious surgery; but, we are hopeful her leg will heal well and she can start to use it again. She is spending much of her day being wheeled around in a stroller so she can be with her foster family all the time.

7/29/24 - Betty was seen by the ortho surgeon and she is scheduled to have achilles tendon reconstruction on Aug 7, 2024. She will have an internal fixator until it heals and then will need a minor surgery to remove the fixator at a later date.
We are thrilled at the prospect of being able to help her return to walking on that leg!

6/7/24 - Betty ended up with kennel cough from the shelter she came from; so, her ortho evaluation and surgery has been postponed. She is ok, but we don't want to do surgery while ill and certainly don't want to expose other pets at the surgeons office. We will update when she is rescheduled.

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.

SEIZURES & ELEVATED BILE ACIDS - MOST LIKELY HAS A LIVER SHUNT

5/3/2025 - BIO COMING SOON!

10/7/24 - Harley is having issues again with pancreatitis and renal failure. He was hospitalized today for IV fluids and meds. Hopefully he will respond well as he has in the past.

8/5/24 - Harley has up and down days, thankfully mostly up; but, he continues to have GI and kidney issues. He is on cerenia at present for his tummy and is on a low fat diet. He is a precious boy who loves his foster mom and his foster buddies.

6/28/2024 - Sweet Harley has been ill twice this month with pancreatitis and renal failure. He just spent three days (daytime only) in the hospital for IVs and is doing better. His appetite has improved.

11/18/2023 - Harley's eyes have improved since we started the eye ointment.

11/9/23 - Harley recently started having increased eye drainage. A trip to vet found that he has KCS (dry eye). He was started on Optimune eye ointment and we are seeing an improvement.


8-2-2023 - Harley is stable on the Lomotil for coughing. He does cough some when running and playing, but has not experienced any respiratory distress.

His skin is doing really well. We changed his treatment and he now gets a spot treatment weekly of Dermoscent and a bath weekly in Dermoscent shampoo. This has been amazing for him.

He has not had any episodes of GI issues and/or pancreatitis but must remain on RX low fat food. (Royal Canin) If he does have breakthrough itching, he receives a Cytopoint injection at the vet but the treatments above have decreased that frequency dramatically.

Harley is quite the charming little senior boy who loves, loves, loves to play fetch with his toys! He also loves his foster siblings and would love to have another senior companion or two. He sleeps on a pillow next to his foster mom. Because he has been with us for some time, we do want to do a local, slow adoption so that the adjustment will be easier for him.

He is located in Kemah, TX.


August 8, 2021 - Harley has been on Lomotil and showing some improvement in the coughing.

July 1, 2021 - Harley is feeling better and does not require further hospitalization for pancreatitis. We will be re evaluating his meds for collapsed trachea as this week was stressful for him.

Due to Harley stressing easily and causing increased coughing from the collapsed trachea, we have decided to look for a home that is close to his foster home. He is being fostered in Kemah, TX. We want to be able to make it a slower adoption with Harley getting to know a new family before making a move.



June 29, 2021 - It is not a good month for Harley. He had an appointment scheduled for tomorrow for med review for the collapsed trachea; but woke up ill this morning. He was diagnosed with pancreatitis and admitted for IV fluids. Hopefully he will be feeling better in a couple of days.
Please keep our little buddy in your prayers.

June 11, 2021 - Harley was seen at the vet today and diagnosed with a collapsed trachea. He had started coughing recently when barking and/or playing. He has been started on medications for 2 weeks and then will be re-evaluated.

6/27/2020 - We have found that Harley needs a Cytopoint injection every 4 - 6 weeks for allergies/itching. He also needs to be bathed weekly.

3/30/2020 - We have found that Harley has recurrent skin
issues/allergies. Cytopoint has helped the itch, but his hair gets super oily only a few days after a bath. We are trying different shampoos to see what may work.

1/27/2020 - Well, this is one we in rescue have heard so many times. Girl gets yorkie and he is her baby, girl gets married years later and has human baby, and the four legged baby must go. :(

Unfortunately for Harley, the date they chose to let him go was Thanksgiving. We have promised Harley that his next Thanksgiving will be full of love, belly rubs, kisses and treats with a family that will never give him up.

Harley is a sweet boy and sleeps on a pillow next to his foster mom's head. He gets along well with the easy going pups in the house, cuddling with a couple of them from time to time. He tends to be a bit nervous around a lot of activity, so we are looking for a quiet household.

He is very good about going outside to go to the bathroom and comes right back inside. He goes to the door and looks at his foster mom to let him out. Keep in mind that sometimes they do have accidents and things can vary from home to home so don't expect perfection in the housebreaking department!

Harley does have some skin issues due to allergies. This was reported to us when he was surrendered. He recently had some issues and responded well to Cytopoint.

His teeth were a mess when he came to us and a dental was done where he ended up losing 22 teeth. He recovered quickly and eats very well! He is on canned food with some water mixed in.

Harley's blood work looked very good. He does not seem to have any issues other than allergies ... oh, and he does have luxating patellas which is common in yorkies. Best to keep him from jumping up and down on things. Harley walks up steps to his foster mom's furniture!

This is a charming little guy with a whole lot of love to share with someone. <3

1/3/2020 - Harley is a 10 year old owner surrender.
BIO COMING SOON!

11/9/2023 - Kimmie has come a long way from the terrified pup she was when she came to us. She is very afraid of loud noises, especially thunder and fireworks. She is better on meds when we know ahead of time that something is happening noise wise. She is good about grooming but is not a fan of her face being cleaned.
She is basically housebroken but does have accidents.
Loves her four legged pals in her foster home and loves to play.

5/13/2022 - Kimmie had her follow up CT Scan at the dentist today and we are happy to report that her fractures are healing well. She sends kisses to everyone who donated towards her care.

4/3/2022 - Ok, I’ll just start off by letting you know that I realize that I am not the most adoptable pup in the world. I really have a fear of humans right now. Some humans have really worked me over in my lifetime and it’s just not that easy letting my guard down.

I don’t exactly remember when, but I was kicked out into this cruel world to fend for myself. I obviously wasn’t doing that great of a job since one of those huge things with four wheels ran me down. It was all a blur of pain and being moved around at that time.

I finally ended up in a nice foster home with Yorkie Haven Rescue and my foster mom is helping me heal and learn to trust humans again. She took me to a special dentist who said I had a lot of fractures in my jaw and face but that I would heal in time. The doctor told my foster mom I am a lucky girl because my teeth are still ok and my jaw had not moved, so I didn't need surgery or a splint. The first doctor that had seen me had put one on and I hated it. My foster mom is giving me soft food and she seems real nice. I am starting to let her pet me. I heard her tell people that she is giving me time to figure out that people aren’t wanting to hurt me. I hope she is right and my awful days are behind me, but to be totally honest, I’m afraid of people at this point. Now dogs, I love other dogs. Love to sleep by them, love to play with them, love to always be near them. My foster mom has other dogs and they are very kind to me; so, having another friendly dog in my future home will only help me to trust you more.

Quick movements frighten me. Also, while I will let my foster mom pet me now, most times it has to be on my terms. If she reaches for me I tuck my tail and run. I like her, I just am so afraid of being hurt again.
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So now you’re probably thinking, “Why adopt this dog, she’s hopeless”. Well, Kimmie is not hopeless and this is your chance to really “adopt” and “rescue” a poor lost soul who will in time come around.

If you are able to provide this sweetheart with the patience and space she needs to learn that life from here on out will be good for her, Kimmie will, in time, reward you tenfold with her loyalty. She’s not going to greet you at the door right off with a big lick, she doesn’t want to cuddle up next to you on the sofa and watch a movie, but this baby is one that really deserves another chance at a life that she has missed out on at the hands of inhumane people.

4/2/2022 - Kimmie is doing well physically. She does not seem to have any issues with the multiple fractures of her jaw and face. She is eating well and has put on some much needed weight. She will be returning to the specialist in May for a follow up CT scan of her mouth.

She still has a long way to go. She is extremely timid but is starting to learn that the hands that feed her are not going to harm her. We have no idea how long she was a stray but she acts as if it was a very long time. She is doing very well with the other pups in her foster home.

4/2/2024 - Kirby is a "work in progress". His testing showed that he does not have a liver shunt. He likely has MVD (microvascular dysplasia).

He came to us because he had bitten a child. He was not groomed and would throw a fit if we tried to trim his hair; so, we finally h ad to anesthetize him and shave him down. He is doing better as his foster mom has worked with him slowly. He isn't ready for a full groom, but she can do a little bit at a time.

The biting turns out to be a response to excitement where he will nip. He is a nice little boy, but will jump on a leg and nip. We are working on that.

So, bottom line, he is being worked with and really not yet ready to be adopted.

NICO IS A SHIH-TZU/MALTESE MIX

11/4/24 - Nico wanted to show everyone his new Halloween collar. Kind of hard to see, but oh so cute on this handsome boy.


10/1/24 - Nico went for his check-up today and they did x-rays on both legs and all looks AMAZING! He is now clear from any restrictions!! Time to run and play.


7/19/24 - Nico is recovering well from his surgery! His other knee is scheduled to be repaired on July 29th.

7/1/24 - Nico had TPLO surgery today on his left knee. The other will be done in a few weeks. He is back in his foster home this evening and doing well!

Thank you everyone for your good thoughts, prayers and donations!

6/26/24 - Hey everyone. Nico here. I went to the specialist on Monday and he gave me some news that I’ve somewhat heard before, but frankly was surprised. It seems my left CCL is torn and on my right, there is a partial tear. You would not really know it. I am the happiest little man and love running and playing, but yep, somehow, I’ve managed to mess up both back legs. So, the plan is that on July 1st, just around the corner, the doctor will operate on my left leg and then I will have to rest for 4 weeks. Then we will look into fixing the right. I know this is going to cost a lot, but my foster mom said that I am worth it and that it is important to fix them now before it gets worse. So, if you don’t mind, say a couple prayers for me and think of me on July 1st. I’d really appreciate it.

I’ve been in my foster home long enough now to give everyone an update on what my personality and the permanent home that would fit me best. I am currently in a foster home with other dogs and I am doing great with them. I tend be passive, as I don’t mind other dogs in my space, but if one of them shows any “warning” signs, I will match that energy. So, let’s just say, I won’t start it, but I can finish it.

I love sleeping in the bed with foster mom and the other fur-babies. I am a hearty eater and I clean my bowl every time. My idea of playing with toys is to pick up one, shake it around a little bit and then walk away. Foster mom says that I am doing well in the potty-training department, but do have a few accidents here and there. I’m blaming these on a little anxiety when my person leaves right at first. Also, don’t even think about opening the door for me to go out to potty on my own. Not going to happen. I need my person with me or I’m not going.

I’m really attached to foster mom, but if you want to know a secret, I love all people! So, if you like giving and getting attention, and don’t mind a handsome shadow, you just might be the person for me. Just no little ones in the house please. They make me nervous and I’m just not myself around them.

Foster mom says I walk fine on a leash, but can be timid when outside the house. It’s too hot outside right now anyway. Let’s just go in the backyard and sit on the patio furniture. I love laying on the couch with my human, but I’ll need a little help getting up and down. I will occasionally use the doggy stairs, but I’d rather just be picked up. Truth be told, I would lay in my human’s lap ALL DAY LONG if they would let me.

Not a huge kisser currently. Guess I just never learned that activity, but I do watch my foster fur-siblings kiss on foster mom and it seems like fun. Apartment life probably isn’t for me since I do know how to use my voice. When I see anyone passing by, I let them know that they will not be arriving unnoticed. Household noises don’t really faze me.

Oh, I’m also vey good taking a bath and being groomed. Truth be told, I love spa day. Pamper me all you want.

Foster mom is always telling me how smart I am. She’s right, and I don’t mind hearing it. I kind of dance to the beat of my own drum. I’m usually the first one to do things and don’t need another dog to follow me.

To sum me up, I’m just a happy, sweet, handsome guy that is looking for a mom and or dad to adopt and love me. We can turn from strangers into family without the same blood, but with the same love. Are you that special someone who will give me a second chance at life and a new beginning?

4/30/24 - Nico came to YHR because he was not happy sharing time and space with the 3 small grandchildren coming to his previous home. Also, he had supposedly torn both of his ACLs and needed to visit a specialist to see if they were in fact torn and needed surgery and that was just all too much.
He’s now in his foster home and his evaluation with the specialist is scheduled for May 2nd. Then we will definitely know what needs to be done and we can get on it.

He is a very happy boy in his foster home and is fine around the other dogs. He loves sleeping in the bed with his foster mom and has an all-around pleasant personality. We are still assessing his personality and will update after his upcoming appointment.

1/20/25 - Sushi has had some issues with her bowels that we are trying to manage. Nothing alarming....just disturbing for her. She gets very upset when things are even a bit out of kilter. She thankfully has not had any recent neurological issues.

8/8/24 - Sushi has been under the weather recently with some GI issues. She is doing ok but will need labs repeated in 10 days. We are hoping for some improvement in her numbers,

11/18/2023 - Sushi had her dental on 11/9. She lost 11 teeth which came as a surprise to us. We knew she might lose her incisors, but had some other issues with a few of her molars. Thankfully, she has been seizure free since then; so we believe we now know how to proceed if/when she needs other anesthetic procedures.

11/9/2023 - Sushi's dental is tomorrow. Good thoughts and prayers appreciated.

10/9/2023 - Sushi's vet has been consulting with numerous specialists (her neuro and anesthesiologists) regarding anesthesia for an upcoming dental. She has had anesthesia four times and every single time she has had seizures starting within 48 hours after the procedures. She handles the anesthesia well. THese things occur after the procedure and each one has gotten worse, with her ending up in ICU in 2022.

The consensus is that this could be due to the hydrocephalus OR perhaps the hepatic microdysplasia. They don't think it is due to the COMS. That said, they are increasing her Gabapentin and Keppra for two days prior and that will also continue for two days after her dental. There are also some adjustments with the meds used for pre anesthesia. She will also have two extra meds at home to be used IF she starts having issues....Trazadone for anxiety and Chlorazapate for seisures.
We will update when we have a date for the dental and would deeply appreciate prayers and good thoughts for Miss Sushi. We wish we could avoid this, but she does need a dental.


3/16/2023 - Sushi recently started have some neurological symptoms and also painful yelping. We doubled her Gabapentin dose and she has, thankfully, shown improvement.

Her post below explains her medical issues and care needed.

12/8/2022 - Sushi is doing well. She must remain on her medications around the clock.

Keppra every 8 hours.
Gabapentin every 8 hours
Omeprazole every 12 hours
She is no longer on prescription food.

Her medical diagnosis:
1. presumed microvascular dysplasia
2. caudal occipital malformation (COMS) and associated congenital issues
3. epilepsy
4. possible movement disorder

Sushi is a happy, social pup! Due to her medical issues and size, she is not available to a home with young children. Sushi is a happy pup and loves to play with her foster siblings. Her future home should have at least one other young, small pup that loves to play!

She is coming along in the housebreaking department, but does have some accidents.

She loves to cuddle at night with her human.

It is advised that her adoptive home have access to, not only regular veterinary care, but also a neurologists and vet dentist. She has twice had issues with seizures after being anesthetized so special care must be taken.

Sushi's medical/neurological conditions are not "curable" but are "treatable". She should be fine as long as her meds are continued. She does have occasional yelping episodes which may be related to fluid on her brain, or the fact she is a bit of a drama queen. Difficult to determine but thankfully they are short lived.

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9/1/2022 - Sushi had her MRI on Aug 29 and a spinal was also done. She was discharged that afternoon and is doing well.

Her diagnosis:
1. Suspect paroxysmal dyskinesia (unclassified movement disorder)
2. Suspect idiopathic epilepsy
3. Caudal occipital malformation with mild ventriculomegaly

Her meds have been adjusted and she was put on a prescription diet - Royal Canin Hydrolyzed

We so appreciate your donations and sweet messages about Sushi.


8/27/2022 - Sushi started having some neurological issues and after being treated for two days, she started having increased seizures in spite of medications being increased. She had been to the vet a couple of times and by yesterday evening, it had become an emergency. She was hospitalized last night at the Specialty Hospital and will be there until at least Monday, 8/29/22, when she will be transferred to the neurological service in the hospital. She is currently in ICU being very closely monitored and medicated. She is in the same hospital that originally diagnosed her with epilepsy and COMS and in very good hands.



1/6/2022 - Sushi is a happy pup and loves to play with her foster siblings. Her future home should have at least one other young, small pup that loves to play!
She is coming along in the housebreaking department, but does have some accidents.
She loves to cuddle at night with her human.
She was seen by the neurologist in November and her meds are the same. Sushi's medical/neurological conditions are not "curable" but are "treatable". She should be fine as long as her meds are continued. She does have occasional yelping episodes which may be related to fluid on her brain, or the fact she is a bit of a drama queen. Difficult to determine but thankfully they are short lived.
She remains on:
Keppra every 8 hours
Gabapentin every 8 hours
Omeprazole every 12 hours.
She will need a follow up MRI in September 2022 and anyone interested in adopting Sushi should be able to provide neurology follow up, tests and meds as needed.


11/16/2021 - Sushi is doing pretty well. She has some occasional yelping due to what we assume is pain from fluid build up. She has not had further seizures. She will be seeing the neurologist this week for a follow up.
She is on the following meds daily:
Keppra every 8 hours
Gapapentin every 8 hours
Omeprazole every 12 hours

9/20/2021 - Sushi had the brain MRI today. It revealed that she has caudal occipital malformation (COMS) and associated congenital issues. These structural changes may lead to seizures and other neurological deficits. We are starting Sushi on an oral antacid which has been shown to decrease cerebrospinal fluid production and may alleviate clinical signs. She also will continue her anti epileptic medication. Additionally, she will be on Gabapentin as needed for pain. Results of the spinal tap are pending.
Thank you to everyone for your kind words and for your donations that made it possible for us to find out what was going on with Sushi so that we can help her.

9/20/2021 - Due to increasing seizures Sushi has been seen by the neurologist and is having a MRI and other tests done this today. Will update as we know more.

Sept 1, 2021 - UPDATE: Sushi most likely does not have a liver shunt based on the CT scan; but, we are to repeat bile acids in 4 - 6 months. She likely has microvascular dysplasia.

She has had some breakthrough seizures, so a neurological consult is scheduled for October 6th since it is unlikely the liver issue is what is causing these seizures.

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated and prayed for Sushi. We could not do what we do for these pups without all of you. <3

August 30, 2021 - Sushi is having a CT Scan & Angiography today to rule out a liver shunt.

8/23/21 - Sushi came to us with a history of seizures which are presently controlled with medications.

Her bile acids are elevated and her xray revealed a small sized liver. She was referred by our vet to Internal Med Specialists and was seen there today. They sent a Protein C sample out today. Further treatment will be determined after the test results are back.

Her vet bills as of today are $990.

Donations for Sushi are appreciated.

I think y’all have misunderstood me because of my nickname. I am, just like Dennis the Menace was, an energetic, loving little guy who is just a bit mischievous at times. Nothing a lot of exercise and understanding won’t cure.

I love, love, love my foster home! I have pups to play with here and they have taught me to be a dog! When I first arrived in my foster home, I was what they call unsocialized. Patience and love has molded me into a fantastic boy. My foster mom tells me that all the time. She says I am a very good boy! I would love to stay here, but she said I need my own home with a more active human caring for me. The last two things that need work are housebreaking (but I will wear a belly band with no complaints) and my habit of barking at the TV.

At first I didn’t even understand being on a lap and being loved on. Things like hair dryers and vacuum cleaners set me off. I am largely desensitized to most of the things that bothered me. I still don’t like the hair dryer in my face, but I actually don’t mind being groomed at all and I LOVE to be brushed in between groomings.

I also love to sit on foster mom’s lap and I give kisses. These are things I have leaned here. At first I pretty much avoided human contact. Crates totally freaked me out. They are a definite NO in my forever home. I spent WAY too much time in one in my first year of life. The people who bought me as a puppy clearly didn’t understand how to socialize a puppy. Thank goodness they found YHR because I now see a happy life ahead of me!

Oh, I have also learned to “sit” and “shake hands”. Foster mom says I am super smart. She tells me I would probably be great at agility.

I need a younger, active forever home where I can continue to blossom! If you are not addicted to the television and love walking, maybe hiking, just generally doing fun active things that dogs love, I may be just the guy for you!



Webster AKA Dennis the Menace – We know, we know. He is adorable. All fluffy and handsome and innocent looking, like a dog you can trust with your secrets. Don’t be fooled. Yes, he is a great listener. But inside that innocuous adorable black and tan package exists tons – indeed, whole square miles – of naughty.

It's true: Webster can be a jerk, and there are many reasons you should not adopt him; but he can also be a kissie face adorable yorkie so there are also many reasons to adopt him. We believe in full disclosure and the right fit for each of our fosters. So....here goes the full disclosure on Webster AKA Dennis.

Do you like watching television in peace? Not with Webster in the house. He is so smart, he will sit and stare at the tv and if the hears a dog bark or anything that sets him off, he alerts….. well, EVERYONE. Even if he is in another room and hears something on tv, he comes running to stare at it and bark incessantly. And his bark is LOUD!

Do you own a crate? Do you plan on crate training your next dog? WRONG! Webster hates crates. He will actually rip things up and drag the crate around the room. There isn’t a pill made to fix this scenario. However, he is fine in a room with a gate or loose in the house if you must leave.

Looking for a new dog that is past the destructive phase? Keep on looking! It’s like having a toddler in the house. If there is any paper on the counter where he can reach it or if it falls to the floor, he will quickly run under the bed with it to make confetti. He is food motivated, so you can divert his attention to pick up the pieces.

Wanting a baby to watch movies with and share popcorn? No and No! Webster’s middle name is ENERGY. He will need another active pup in the home to play with and continue to learn from, as well as active parents that like to go for walks, etc.

Placing him a home with any senior pups isn’t going to work as he can be aggravating and obnoxious while all along thinking he is being cute with them. He currently wears a belly band because he will still hike his leg, but he is getting better about doing his business outside or on a pee pad. He is not the dog to let outside and be unattended. If he gets bored and finds a way out, he’s gone. Also, he will need to be watched around open doors.

He absolutely loves playing fetch with squeaky balls. He is getting better with grooming, but isn’t in love with the dryer in his face. He doesn’t really sleep with his foster mom and other pups. He usually ends up snoozing in chair or dog bed somewhere. This could change with less dogs in the mix.

With all this being said, Webster has come a long way from when he first entered his foster home. But, let’s face it, unless you're looking for a dog that will keep you on your toes, laughing AND crying, Webster is not the dog for you. We know, we know. He's super loyal, cute, the smartest foster we’ve ever had, and a lot of fun; but as we said in the beginning, he’s kind of a jerk. But he's a jerk we believe in and have come to love. Crazy how that works, huh?

After reading this, we're not expecting you to run and fill out an application. But, if you are as nuts about dogs as we are, love a challenge, are looking for the dog of a lifetime, we won't stop you. Go ahead, fill out the application…. But don’t say we didn’t warn you!




7/8/22 -My name is Merriam-Webster, but everyone calls me Webster for short. I know, I’m named after a dictionary. Wish my original humans would have looked up the word puppy in the dictionary before purchasing me and educated themselves so I wouldn’t be up for adoption right now. Anyway, this is my story on how I came to be a Yorkie Haven pup.

I was purchased when I was just week’s old by an older couple that wanted a yorkie puppy. As is actually very common, this couple did not give thought to how much work it takes to take care of a puppy. Unfortunately for me, since I was the only dog in the home, I was not socialized with other animals, or too many humans for that matter. This made me turn into a “Dennis the Menace”/“Bull in a China Shop” without an energy outlet to save me. My human parents tired of me quickly and were fed up essentially because I was simply “being a puppy”. Since I can become afraid to the point of destruction with a crate, it’s probably safe to say that I was kept in a crate a good bit as punishment for my energy. SO, NO CRATES PLEASE!

Foster mom says that I am just a little rough around the edges and with a little positive reinforcement, I’m going to be a great addition to a family. I’ve been told I can be very sweet.

I’m not housebroken yet, and currently wear something called a belly band. They are pretty awesome since if I raise my leg to mark on something, I don’t get in trouble because I don’t mess up anything…. Except for my diaper. Lol

I love to play fetch with squeaky balls and would love another active pup to play with and learn from. Going to a home with older dogs probably would not be best since I can be a bit of a pest. I reach out to play and hit them in the face with my paws and can be a badger at times. I’m sure I would be great as an only pet too as long as there’s plenty to keep me busy and I’m not left for long periods (remember, I was given up because no energy outlet made me a “bad dog”.) I like to start my night off sleeping in the bed with foster mom, but eventually get out and into a dog bed. It’s a little too crowded up there for me. So again, either an only dog, or just one or two more and the bed should have plenty space then.

I do good with a bath, but the noise of the dryer and the blowing in my face, not a fan. I’m sure this will get better with time, but if you want to offer me treats during my spa time, I might come around a lot quicker.

I’ll end my story with asking you to look up the word “lucky” in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. You will find: 1. Having good luck; 2. Happening by chance; 3. Producing or resulting in good by chance; AND, 4. SOMETHING YOU WILL BE IF YOU ADOPT WEBSTER! I might have added that last one myself, but you will never know unless you adopt me now, will you? 😊













5/28/21

4/10/25 - IVE BEEN ADOPTED!


9-11-24 - Hi, my name is Willow, and my heart is somewhat of a ghost town. Until recently, I lived with the same mom and dad since I was old enough to remember. I know they loved me, but I spent a lot of time by myself and was never really socialized with people or other animals, and never received a lot of attention. So, I became this adorable little shell of dog that didn’t realize what it was to give and receive love.

Fast forward to 7 weeks ago, mom and dad realized they were too busy for me and surrendered me to Yorkie Haven Rescue. So, here I am now, at the mercy of the internet, with only my cuteness to lean on, in hopes of finding another set of parents to ween me into a different way of living. And I KNOW I'm cute because foster mom tells me all the time! I pretend like it doesn't matter but it makes me feel so good to hear it.

Currently, my potty habits aren’t the best, but with the help of my foster parents, I am getting better. I go straight out in the morning with the others and do my business. Sometimes during the day I will do my business outside, sometimes I go inside. It’s a work in progress. I currently wear those comfy diapers and that helps me hold it. As soon as mom bring me outside and takes it off, I go.

Since my love as a young pup was turned into a wasteland, I have very little social skills with people or other dogs. There are two other small dogs in my foster home and I’m co-existing with them fine and observing how dogs really act. I don’t care to play with them and could really be an only baby. I was kind of like a flower in a pot that’s never been watered, sitting out in the sun, lifeless inside. But, slowly, with the help of foster mom and dad, I’m learning to blossom. They are teaching me love and affection. Don’t tell foster mom, but I am more partial to foster dad. So, a sweet, gentle male figure in my next home is a MUST. I don’t really like to cuddle but will lie next to foster dad on the couch and will get in foster mom’s lap sometimes. I want to be close to my humans, but not too close. I’m hoping, with time, I become one of those obnoxious yorkies that follows you everywhere and has to be with their humans non-stop.

Once I arrived at my foster home, we visited the dogtor and he said that I needed a dental. I don’t ever remember having one of those before, and guess what, the teeth that I had left, HAD TO GO! Yep, I’m a toothless wonder now. Guess my teeth are another thing that didn’t get a lot of attention. It’s ok though, foster mom gives me soft food and soft treats, and they go down just fine. Actually, even though I don’t have any teeth, that doesn’t stop me from wanting the other dog’s food too. I’m a bit of a piglet. Foster mom puts me right in front of my bowl and stays there until we are all done so I won’t try to steal the others. I love my snacks!

I sleep well in my crate at night since that is what I was used to, and I go in there periodically during the day to take a nap with the door open. I think I’m eventually going to like getting in the big bed and sleeping there when my right family comes along. When Foster mom puts me in bed with her for naps I snuggle right in against her so she doesn't get lonely. I don’t really like to play with toys, so that should save you a good bit of money.
Foster mom works from home, so I’m not left alone much now. This is the total opposite from my last home. In my next home I choose for the life I’ve become accustomed to now. If you are looking for a social little princess, then keep on looking. It takes me a little while to learn to trust and love people and I’m just really not that interested in others. If I have a great mom and dad, my black book will be pretty full. I’ll learn to love them and I’m set in the human department. Also, I’m not huge in the affection department yet. I’m not really big on being held, don’t really like to give kisses, and a lot of the time, will choose to a dog bed on the floor where I can see my humans rather than in your lap. I’m really hoping you help change this aspect about myself. But SLOWLY please!

Normal household noises don’t seem to bother me although I'm not a fan of thunder or cell phone ring dings. When I hear the storm roll in I climb into my foster dad's lap so he can reassure me everything is going to be ok. They've changed their ringtones so they don't sound like a bell and I personally think we're all happier that way. Why listen to a bell when you can hear a soothing song or happy tune? And I’ll make some noise of my own, along with the other dogs if they are barking at something. My personality is timid and more unsure than cocky and confident.

I’m a really good girl that just needs someone to give me the time and patience I need to come out of my shell and learn how to be loved. Someone who is willing to help me, shape me, love me. In just the last 7 weeks, I don’t cower around foster mom and dad like I used to. And I would constantly hang my head low from being scared. I don’t do that anymore either. And now I do want to be near my people, not just on them yet. When my humans now come home from going out, I rush to them wagging my tail and get petted just like my foster siblings. And now when I’m put on the couch or chair with my humans, I stay longer and longer before retreating to the floor or dog bed. And, I’m getting a little better with the potty training, but please understand that this may take me a little while. So, if you aren’t ok with mistakes, I’m not the girl for you. I'm trying the whole exercise fad thing and humor my foster mom by taking walks with her but I walk VERY slowly so that she doesn't get too tired too quickly. I'm starting to enjoy sniffing the exciting things in the grass as we walk but I'm very thorough, so it takes a bit to move on to the next interesting smell.
If you are still reading my bio, you just might be in the market for a sweet, older, gentle, awkward, timid, shy, little lady who has years left in her. And, if you are still reading and smiling to yourself, knowing that you could give me all the things I need, I just might be in the market for YOU!