Leona Helmsley Leaves $12 million to Maltese

Famed hotelier Leona Helmsley,

who died Aug. 20, left her dog

Trouble $12 million in her will.

Two of her grandchildren got nothing.

Here, she holds the dog in 2003.

Helmsley left her beloved white Maltese, named Trouble,

a $12 million trust fund, according to her will,

which was made public this week.

"I direct that when my dog, Trouble, dies,

her remains shall be buried next to my remains

in the Helmsley mausoleum," Helmsley wrote in her will.

HELP! MISSING/FOUND YORKIE IN CHICAGO

We have a Google Alert set up for Yorkies,

so when there is new news, we know

about it fast!

Today I got this notice....

FOUND - Yorkshire Terrier - Chicago

Chicago’s Northside on Barry between Clark and Sheffield

Male - Tan and Gray

This is a Yorkie that may be mixed with another breed.

He appears to be young and looks like someone

has been taking good care of him. He has gray/tan

body with darker tan/brown ears, nose, feet and tail.

And it was listed at this site.....

Lost and Pound!

A great resource for missing animals!

And it was listed at Missing Pets Network.

There are lots of useful Internet tools if you lose

a pet or find a stray pet!

Coco Chanel - Enter Barking

Hello my darlings!

It has been a hectic summer

and I apologize for not posting

as often as I would like to.

I had a little cataracts problem

over the summer, but I am back and

as good as new, running and playing

outdoors with wonderful

eye sight!

I am going to try to promote

particular products and/or stores

that my daddy and I have found,

in a new little monthly spotlight

I will call "COCO'S CORNER".

This month, we highlight

CheapPetStore.com

They offer a wonderful

assortment of products for all kinds

of animals - dogs, cats, birds, even horses!

AND they offer FREE shipping on orders

of $39 or more AND they offer a neat

collection of FREE E-BOOKS

on Yorkies as well as a few

other select breeds.

So stop by and see them!

Pixie is a math-solving Yorkshire Terrier

Pixie the math-solving Yorkshire Terrier

from Michigan is in the Petco

national talent finals!

VOTING ENDS TODAY!

Go to PETCO STARS,

click VOTE NOW,

and you can see the 12 finalists videos!

BEST OF LUCK PIXIE!

PetPop - Make your pet popular!

Ok, so not EVERY post can be about

Yorkies, right?!

I found this delicious little site

called PetPop!

Our top 10 reasons to join PetPop.com:

1.
Create a personal web site for your pet!

2.
Store your pet’s favorite photos and

home videos in a place designed for it

3.
Show everyone your favorite pet photos and home

videos from any computer to anyone in the world

4.
Build your own Pet Community by inviting all

your friends to be part of it and make more

friends with other PetPop members

5.
Meet other breeds like you from all over

and exchange breed specific information

6.
Check out our top rated pet and

resource profiles, and be one of them

7.
Stay on top of your pet's

health with PetPop Healthy

8.
Become a PetStar and get your chance

to shine like you always knew you could

9.
Participate in creative

Contests and win special Prizes

10.
Be part of a fast growing Pet Community

And it's FREE!

See you there!

Yorkshire Terrier Eats MGM Lion?

I found this adorable

little short clip of a Yorkie

over at YouTube!

Paris Hilton and Her Miniature Dogs

There have been so many awful

stories in the news lately about

Yorkie stealings and abuse,

I found these photos online this

morning of Paris Hilton and 8

miniature dogs, that it made

me smile and I wanted to share

them with my readers!

Like FIND WALDO,

try to FIND CINDERELLA!

(That's the her new Yorkie!)

Britney Spears and Yorkie London, Back In The News

Pop Princess Britney Spears

came under attack last from the

Humane Society, when she ran into

a pet store and purchased a $3000

yorkie puppy named London, after

just 30 minutes.....The Humane Society

suggested she didn't give the purchase enough thought.

This week, Spears has given her first interview

since leaving rehab - and it all went terribly wrong.

Sources claim it was 'nothing less than a meltdown'.

Arriving for the photoshoot at a Hollywood mansion,

Britney, 25, is alleged to have been 'completely out of it',

at one point suggesting that the ceiling was about

to cave in. Rather than use the

professional make-up artist, it's claimed

that she insisted on doing her own make-up

which looked smeared and badly applied.

During the shoot, she ordered fried chicken

and afterwards allegedly wiped her hands on an

expensive Gucci dress. 'Britney was in a shocking state,'

a source claims in the Sun. 'She was babbling incoherently,

talking in baby talk. She didn't make sense.'

It's also alleged the singer used a Chanel dress to wipe

up the mess her new Yorkshire Terrier puppy

left when it relieved itself on the floor.

PARIS HILTON AND LONDON

Paris Hilton and Britney Spears are no

longer hanging out together on the Hollywood

club scene, but the 26-year-olds seem to be still

in sync in other ways - recently having both

become mum to a tiny Yorkshire Terrier.

Paris, whose new pup is reportedly called Cinderella,

had hugs galore for the miniature Yorkie,

which sported its own doggie bikini as it

hung out with its famous owner on Malibu beach.

The latest addition to Britney's family, meanwhile,

arrived on Friday after the singer made a visit to

Pets of Bel Air. There she splashed out £1,500

on a mini Yorkie who she has dubbed London.

The mum-of-two, who bought a parakeet last

month, has been inseparable from her new

four-legged friend ever since, taking him along to a

dance studio and on a night out in LA. Cinderella

and London weren't the only pooches getting

A-list affection over the weekend. A host of stars,

including sisters Haylie and Hilary Duff - who had their

hands full with one canine guest - turned out for the

Bow Wow Wow fundraiser in Bel Air. The annual event

is hosted in support of the Much Love Animal Rescue shelter.

Dog Days of Summer Safety

Each year, more than 10 million pets in America

become lost, and summer can be the most dangerous

time for pets. Whether escaping from yards, running away

after Independence Day fireworks or being displaced

due to seasonal natural disasters like hurricanes and

floods, summer is a dangerous time for pets to be outside.

In fact, July 5 has been pinpointed as the day of the year

when the most lost pets end up at shelters, according

to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

An estimated one in three pets will get lost in its lifetime,

and without proper identification,

90 percent of lost pets never return home.

HOME AGAIN is encouraging millions of dog and cat

owners nationwide to ensure their pets' safety

through microchipping and enrolling in a recovery database.

Independence Day Dangers:

Most pet owners can attest to the fact that

fireworks frazzle their pets.

Don't leave your dog or cat outside when

your city or town will be conducting fireworks

displays or a July 4 parade,

and ensure your pet has a cozy spot indoors where

they won't be tempted to run away.

Everyday Warm Weather Awareness:

No matter where they live, pet owners

should be aware that normal outdoor distractions,

such as birds and squirrels, increased outdoor

neighborhood activity and even seasonal

weather disturbances like thunderstorms

can cause pets to run away.

Pets should never be left alone outside,

even if they are in a fenced area.

ALFIES LOST TERRIERS - IN THE UK

Thousands of dogs go missing or are stolen

every year and the figures are growing alarmingly.

Dog theft is on the increase and it's said to

be the fastest growing crime in the UK.

Yorkies crimes especially seem out

of control.

In the UK, Alfies Lost Terriers has

been set up online.

"Our aim is to offer help, advice and

support to the owners of missing dogs of all shapes and sizes."

Visit their site! This is a great idea and

there needs to be more of these sites!

IS A YORKIE THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU?

People fall in love with tiny dogs!

They are like little toys!

But is a Yorkie right for you and your family?

Pros:
A true beauty
A lapdog who loves attention
Loyal to his owner
Vigilant watchdog

Cons:
Gorgeous coat must be groomed

AT LEAST three times a week -

unless you keep the coat short,

like a puppy cut.

S/he'll always bark - you can curb but not eliminate it
Usually do not get along with young children,

they prefer a quieter lifestyle
There’s enough terrier to cause them to chase moving

targets. Buy a good leather leash and body harness.

NOTE: I don’t recommend using a leash and collar for walks.

Attach a leash to a body harness, not a collar.

The collar is only to hold dog tags, not drag the dog around.
This is a small, somewhat fragile dog.

Tugging and pulling on the collar around your

dog’s neck can contribute to a collapsed trachea and

other neck damage. Use a body harness.

They do require attention and playtime.

They don't like being left alone

for hours on end.

VANESSA WILLIAMS REUNITED WITH HER YORKIE

Vanessa Williams was reunited with her stolen

Yorkshire terrier Enzo last Wednesday thanks to a locator

microchip that had been implanted inside of its body.

The actress appeared yesterday morning

on “Live with Regis and Kelly” and explained how Enzo,

thankfully, was already registered with pet

recovery service Home Again, which places a microchip

the size of a grain of rice into a furry loved one so that it can

be tracked down in case he or she is lost, or in Williams’ case, dognapped.

Williams said her pooch was tracked down to a man who

had stolen Enzo out of her yard in Chappaqua, NY on

Memorial Day, and was found with the dog

across state lines in Connecticut.
The former Miss America had raised concerns with

police that a dognapping ring could be operating around

her Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Police, however, were

ready to blame the missing dog on hungry coyotes in the wooded area.

Yorkie Scams

It has been a record year for Yorkie

stealings and Yorkie scams.

Puppy scams are popping up in both online and print classified ads.

The seller appears to be local and offers free English bulldogs or

Yorkshire terriers. But when contacted by e-mail, the seller says

he or she is in Africa on a religious mission and promises to ship

the dog overnight for a few hundred dollars. After getting the money,

the seller never ships a puppy.

It's difficult for people to recover money in an international

Internet scam because what's considered fraud in the United

States may be legal in another country, said Ken Huffer,

special agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service's

Phoenix, Ariz., field office.

"Unless they step on U.S. soil, it's difficult to make an arrest," he said.

"It's like the Nigerian advance fee scams we've been

seeing for years, except with the face of a puppy,"

said Steve Cox, a Better Business Bureau council vice president.
No matter how much was paid, no puppies arrived.

PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THESE SCAMS!

Potty Training A Yorkshire Terrier

HELP!

Potty training can be a nightmare for

some dog owners. We got this

question sent in today....

"I have 12wk yorkie. I would like to know what

is the best way to potty train.

I live in an apartment that has carpet all over

except for the kitchen at the bathroom.

I tried taking him outside but he doesn't go potty.

He does it when he comes back inside.

I found out from the breeder that my boyfriend

got him from that the dog is not use to grass only

the potty pads. I have him in a baby play pen where

is bed is at one end and the potty pad is at the other.

I just recently bought a crate for him but he went a peed

in the crate. In desperate need

of help on what to do. Thanks!"

Being used to potty pads may be why he is

not going outside. - Although I was trained

on paper when I was very small and introduced to

grass I think, around 8-9 weeks.

Maybe try putting the potty pad outside will get

him to do his business outside....maybe even

spinkle some grass blades on the pad...

anyone have thoughts or personal

stories to share???

Vanessa Williams Yorkie Missing

NEW YORK

The pet Yorkie belonging to actress-singer

Vanessa Williams is missing. The dog,

called Enzo, disappeared from her Chappaqua yard

Monday, becoming the second pooch of a

high-profile owner to go missing from northern

Westchester since Mother's Day.

While Williams raised concerns that there's some sort

of dognapping ring, Mount Pleasant Police

Chief Louis Alagno suggested another theory,

that coyotes are snatching the bite-size pets.
Alagno says coyotes are common and they prey on small pets.

Williams filed a missing-dog report with Mount Pleasant

police Monday after she came home from an errand

to find her black and tan Yorkshire terrier missing

from her fenced-in yard.
Another dog, a blond dachshund in Yorktown that ran away

on Mother's Day, has also failed to turn up, despite the work

of a pet detective and a publicist.

There is a $2500 reward.

Pampered Pup Yorkie

Palm Beach, FL --

The winner of the nationally conducted contest

to find America's Most Pampered Pup arrived in style at

the famed Palm Beach Chesterfield Hotel today

via chauffeured Bentley Arnage. Introduced by

Jennifer Hovey, owner of The Pampered Pup boutique

which sponsors the annual event, the winner of this year's

contest is "Phoebe My Love," a

three-year old Teacup Yorkshire Terrier.

The online contest had over 10,000 pampered pooches

entered and more than 1,000,000 votes cast before "Phoebe"

was proclaimed the grand prize winner. Chosen from 12 monthly

winners, she lives in Alpharetta, Georgia with

her owners Liz and John Biltgen.

America's Most Pampered Pup will be showered with

a grand prize package that includes: First Class flights

aboard Delta Airlines for the winner and her owners;

a three-day, two-night stay at pet-friendly The Chesterfield

Hotel located in Palm Beach, Florida; gift baskets that include

designer collars, clothes, beds, toys, and treats hand-selected

for her; spa treatments for both the winner and her owner;

and, inclusion in print and television advertisements.

The 2007 search for America's Most Pampered Pup is

currently underway and can be entered online at

www.thepamperedpup.com.During her stay in South Florida

"Phoebe" will experience the red-carpet treatment with spa visits,

bistro dining, and a shopping trip on famed Worth Avenue.

Since first opening its doors in 2002, The Pampered Pup

has grown into two South Florida locations with its flagship

store on Datura Street in the heart of West Palm Beach.

Further, the franchise has become an industry leader

with its online boutique (www.thepamperedpup.com).

Owned and operated by Jennifer and Derek Hovey,

the boutique strives to provide a top-quality selection of

specialty dog products, as well as unique gifts for the dog-lover,

and a bakery full of fresh dog treats. The designer dog boutique

products include dog apparel, toys, collars, and luxurious carriers.

Whether a champion dog breed or a magnificent mutt,

the Pampered Pup has just the dog accessories you are looking for.

For more information contact The Pampered Pup at 561 833 9948.

Yorkshire Terrier Temperment

I think,though a toy breed, the Yorkie still

retains much of its terrier ancestry in terms of personality.

Individual dogs sometimes differ, but they are

generally intelligent, independent and gutsy.

Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where

they fit in a household's "pack."Their behavior towards

outsiders will vary - they often will be inclined to bark

at strangers, but some Yorkies are outgoing and friendly

towards new people while others are withdrawn and aloof.

The differences in behavior in this regard are largely

based on how the owner trains or conditions (and socializes)

the Yorkie.A few individual Yorkshire Terriers

may be timid or nervous, rather than bold, but the

vast majority do seem to meet the breed standard for

a confident, vigorous and self-important personality.

YORKIES IN NEED

Knitters, Crocheters Craft Sweaters To Benefit Yorkies In Need!

Harrisonberg, VA.

According to Knit Works owner Cris Reid,

the store will give free knitting and crochet patterns

for small-to-medium-size dog sweaters to anyone who

wants to participate in the project, and will take the finished

projects through the end of July. The store has collected about

20 sweaters so far, Reid said, with other customers saying

they are ready to add their creations to the total.

Store employees and the knitters and crocheters

who shop there say they are happy to see Knit Works

go to the dogs while they benefit the mission of the

United Yorkie Rescue Organization.

Knit Works will give out free patterns and take

in dog sweaters through the end of July.

For more information about the project,

contact Knit Works Tuesday through Saturday at 434-6900.

For more information on volunteering, fostering or adopting

a Yorkshire Terrier from United Yorkie Rescue Organization,

visit www.unitedyorkierescue.org.

Self-Serv Doggie Wash in California

Of course, California would be the first!

The sprayer pops out, spurting soap all over the dirty subject.

After that soaks in, the rinse water nozzle comes out and

the soap disappears down the drain.
No, it's not a car wash, although it's patterned after that process.
It's a self-serve dog wash — at a car wash.

Scrubbs Car Wash on the Skyway in Chico, CA, has installed

a do-it-yourself wash just for dogs — no matter the size or shape.
Dog owners link their pet's collar to securing chains and then

grab the sprayer. Just like the car wash, sprays, nozzles,

soap and conditioners come out at appropriate intermissions during

a wash, rinse and blow dry that can last from a quick-do in

five minutes, to a longer, more leisurely 15 minutes.

A two-speed blow dryer finishes the event.

$6 to $10 will clean your tiny Yorkie

or your big German Sherpard!

PAWS FOR READING YORKSHIRE TERRIER HELPER

Rosie's a great listener.
She doesn't judge, criticize or make
fun of anyone's mistakes.
Rosie is a 2-year-old Yorkshire terrier and a registered
therapy dog. A member of the Paws for READ
(Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program,
Rosie helps kindergarten through third-grade
students at improve their literary skills.

"The idea is to help children to want to read.
Rosie makes it a pleasant experience,” said Carol McAulty,
a dog trainer and handler for 20 years.
In Dodie Bedell's third-grade classroom, students
find a favored spot on the floor and sit in groups of two
and three. They take turns reading out loud to each
other. Several volunteers help out, but Rosie is their favorite.

"Rosie helps to calm and relax the students, especially
the ones with the fear of reading out loud,” Bedell said.
Rosie curled up on the lap of a girl with long
blonde hair and listened as she read.

With Rosie present, the shy readers begin to open up.
One of the students started by whispering the words of his
story. By the end of the session, he spoke normally.
Researchers have found children with low self-esteem are more
willing to read and interact with therapy animals than
with another person. Those children who've participated in
the program have stronger literacy skills and more confidence.


In addition, therapy dogs are required to complete a minimum
of 10 hours of supervised visits in two different therapy dog settings.
Rosie and McAulty keep a busy community schedule.
Together they make stops at a local hospital, a seniors housing
complex and the library.
To learn more about therapy dogs and their services,
go to www.therapyanimals.org or www.deltasociety.org.

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO TAMMY FAYE?

(Tammy in 1996)

In a note posted to her Web site,

Tammy Faye Messner said doctors have stopped

her cancer treatment and she only weighs 65 pounds.
Messner, who lives in Matthews, was diagnosed

with colon cancer in 1996. Three years ago, in 2004,

she said she had lung cancer. In a December appearance on

"Larry King Live," Messner said the cancer had spread

from her colon to other parts of her body.

"The doctors have stopped trying to treat the cancer and so

now it's up to God and my faith," according

to the note, dated Tuesday, on www.tammyfaye.com.

"And that's enough! But please continue to pray for the

pain and sick stomach."
In the letter, Messner also thanks her friends and fans for

the "tables full of cards, and beautiful little gifts laying everywhere"

and says that many have been helping to write thank you

notes as she has "been on so much medication."

"To those of you who are suffering as I.....

don't give up !!

Make up your mind you're going to LIVE !!

That is NOT EASY! The path gets so long.

I look at young people and wish with all my heart for just

one day of feeling great. You see,

God gives out his promises, they do not lie, they do not fail.

We do not have to BEG him for them, they are FREE!
You CAN make it!"
Love, Tammy Faye

Yorkie Blog Nominated!

One of our readers nominated us today

for the bloggers choice awards!

So make sure you cast your vote for us!

CRAZY SINGING YORKIES!

What on Earth did we do before YOUTUBE?!

HAWKS AND SMALL DOGS

Can a hawk swoop down and take a small dog?

Maybe, according to Herb Roberts, an animal curator

at the Memphis Zoo.

Hawks are usually looking for rodents like mice

and rats and even rabbits.


Dogs are larger than most rodents so it may be hard

to fly off with them. -- But it has happened.

Also dogs don't act like most prey.

They will bark, bite and fight.

But that doesn't mean a hawk or other birds of prey

can't kill a small dog or a cat.
The birds can swoop in with a powerful death blow using

their talons to kill the animal. They will eat their prey

where they kill it.

Small dogs and cats are also vulnerable to raccoons,

coyotes and foxes, Roberts said.
Tiny dogs should probably always have some adult supervision

while outside or at least be outside with children or other humans.