Yorkshire Terrier Dognappings

Tiny dogs are often the target of dognappings.

In the UK recently,

A devastated dog owner is joining police in

an appeal for witnesses after a Yorkshire terrier was stolen from

outside a shop. Poppy, a three-year-old dog,

was tied up outside a store. Film footage shows the dog being taken away

by a young man or boy while its owner was inside.

Jacqueline Horner, 51, said: "She's lovely and would

go with anyone - she's too nice and not aggressive."

That's the problem with so many dogs.

They have such kind hearts they would in fact

go with anyone.

A Texas town has reported a string of

dognappings. A Yorkshire Terrier was stolen right out a woman's

parked car. Since then, more stolen terriers have popped up.

The owner of a Boston Terrier says her dog was taken

right out of her fenced yard. Since her dog "Radar" has gone

missing, Lynn Kelly says she's placed ads in the paper

and put up fliers. Because of it, she says she's received many calls

from other owners claiming their terriers have also been stolen.

Lynn says she thinks someone is stealing the dogs and

reselling them, leading her to believe there's a stolen dog ring,

right here in East Texas.

"I don't know if people are just cruising by and you know,

maybe they're keeping their eyes open for them,

maybe it's spur of the moment, maybe they are seeing

them and coming back, I don't know....but I think something's

going on, something's going on," she says.

"They didn't steal my dog, they stole my heart."

BE CAREFUL.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR SMALL DOG UNATTENDED!

Yorkshire Terrier Saffy Swallows Needle

Animals are like children.

And you really have to pet-proof your house in a

similar way you would child-proof it. Animals are

inquisitive. They like to investigate things!

Little Saffy was taking to her vet with a bad cough.

Come to find out, she swallowed a 2-inch sewing needle!

Saffy's owner Susan comments: “I caught Saffy playing with

the cotton reel, but had no idea the needle was missing.

It was only when she started making retching noises and

pawing at her mouth that I realised something

was wrong and she needed to see a vet straightaway.”

Saffy was taken to the hospital where a long thin

object was discovered at the back of her throat. Veterinary Surgeon,

Eva Rodriguez, comments: “Saffy must have caught sight of the

shiny needle and while playing with it, accidentally

gulped it down. She was very lucky not to have swallowed it!”

Saffy’s throat was very sore, so she was given

medication to reduce the swelling. After a few hours rest,

she was bright, alert and very hungry!

Susan says: “It was heart-breaking to see Saffy so distraught.

She’s usually so happy and bursting with energy.

“Although she’s been on her best behaviour

since the accident, my sewing box is now locked away

and the whole family makes sure we don’t leave any small

items lying around the house, just in case!”

Moral of the story: pay attention to what your dog investigates.

Don't leave small items out.

If a child could choke on it, so could a dog.

Custom Yorkie Yarn from Your Pet's Hair

I have never heard of this,

but a lady from Nebraska contacted me and

said she can turn your pet's hair into yarn

that you can then work with or she can even make into

a keepsake scarf!

"Fur-Ever Creations specializes in making this yarn,

sometimes called cheingora, so that you can have a lasting

memory of your pet and a great way to brag about

the special member of your family. We can spin just about any

kind of hair, provided that it is at least 2” long.

The longer the hair, the better the yarn will be."

· It’s a wonderful, lasting memory of your pet.

With a little TLC, your yarn will last a lifetime—or longer!

· It’s a great way to show off your award-winning pet!

· It’s chic! More and more people are discovering

that they can make fashion statements with garments

made out of their pet’s hair.

· It’s a great way to get some use out of all

that hair your pet sheds anyway.

· It’s warm! Animal hair is meant to keep your pet warm,

so it makes sense that it will keep you warm, too.

There’s nothing like using your pet’s hair to make a scarf,

sweater, or hat to keep you warm on a cold winter’s day!

Where Did Yorkies Come From?

(some of my Yorkie Flickr Friends!)

It is said,

Many years ago in England,

a wee breed of dog was developed from humble terrier stock

of many a disputed source. Its spirit was tenacious

and unquenchable - with an added spoon full of mischief.

Faithful and true was the heart they gave him.

Though coated with soft, shining blue and gold fit for

a queens parlor - this little one seldom stays beautiful with grass,

dirt and holes to explore.

Being designed as companion to Yorkshire’s weavers small homes -

this small fellow handled the vermin population which sought food

in the residences around the Factories and mills.

If ever man was meant to have a dog so perfect a friend -

it would be the Yorkshire Terrier!