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October, 2010
In This Issue
Annual Meeting Announcement
Member Spotlight
Rick Caran
Donor Recognition
Mary Margaret
Tellington Touch
Yorkie Boutique
Neeko's Joke
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Julie Gedro

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Mary Elizabeth Dugmore

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Letter from the Editor
Julie GedroJulie Gedro

I love this time of year!  This is when life gets a little serious and
school starts and I find myself reaching for my fleece at night.  The guys love it too!  There has not been much new at my house lately,
seems just more of the same: teaching, writing, Yorkie-ing. As the foliage changes, the walks seem to get longer because Buzzy wants to check out every tree and bush along the way. He picked up as the Mayor of Westcott Street after his brother Max, who was the original Mayor, passed.  My boys keep me balanced. My YTNR friends keep me connected. One of the many things I love about our community is that we have a built in support system, it seems, when we have questions or problems with fosters or our own dogs.  Zack had a cough that I did not like, so I was able to network and get some support and of course we went to the doc to get it all checked out. After a visit and appropriate treatment, the ol' guy is doing great. I can't imagine my life without a few Yorkies in it and I treasure my YTNR friends just about as much!

Enjoy the Newsletter and please let us know if you have an idea for an article.

Love,
Julie, Buzzy, Zack and Nick
Annual Meeting
Just a reminder that the Annual Meeting of the YTNR Board of Directors will be held in Las Vegas October 16, 2010. We have a room at the Orleans Hotel suitable for hosting a hospitality room "meet and greet". Some of us are arriving on October 13 and will be there through the 17th.

We are also planning to get together for dinner on Saturday evening, October 16, the details will be announced soon. If you are interested in joining us for either of these events please let us know as soon as possible so that we can let the hotel know how many people we are expecting.

Please contact Mary Schmidt if you are planning on joining us for either of these get togethers.

MaryElizabeth
Member Spotlight
Editor's Note:
We are delighted to feature our groomer extraordinaire, Rosemarie Cunningham! Rosemarie has a contagious smile and a fun loving personality. Thank you Rosemarie for all you do for YTNR, thank you for taking the time to permit this interview!
 
YT: I've watched you groom, when you so generously offer your grooming services at the Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Annual Ball in Nashville (and donate your proceeds to YTNR).  How did you become a dog groomer?  Tell us about it?
 
I was coaching the Howell School Equestrian Team and the mother of one of my riders owns a dog grooming salon called "The Barking Lot." She needed some help with her filing and computer, so I started helping her out on Saturdays.  As time went on, she said I was very good with the clients and their dogs and wanted to know if I wanted to learn how to groom. I have been grooming dogs over 15 years now.  I just love getting a dog that is in desperate need of a hair do and transforming it into a beautiful dog!

YT:  Tell us about yourself. Where did you grow up? Where do you live now? What is your life like?

 I grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan.  I am one of ten kids and the third oldest.  I have 1 daughter and three grandchildren. I grew up loving dogs and bringing any "stray" dog home (the ones I could catch).  I had horses since I was a teenager. When my daughter was nine, I moved out to Howell, Michigan so we could keep the horses on our own property. When my daughter was old enough, she started showing Arabians and that took about 11 years of my life, but was well worth it!  A few years ago, I got divorced and moved back to my old stomping grounds where most of my family still lives.  I guess it is true that life is a full circle, because I am back where I started.
 I now have four Yorkies ranging from one to 13 years old and three pounds to seven pounds.  They are all related in someway. After my divorce, I bought my own home.  I have lived on my own for the past three years.  I have never been on my own before until the divorce.  I work full time as an admin assistant and I groom dogs in my "spare time."  I also dog sit some of my clients' dogs. My dogs just look and me and seem to say, "How long do we have to share you and the bed with this one!"   I am currently dating a lawyer who is very sweet and will do anything for me, which is a complete difference from what I was used to.

YT:  How did you get interested in Yorkshire Terriers?
 I fell in love with them at first sight.  I love long hair.  I was determined when I got older I would have 1.  I bought my first yorkies in 1981 and have never been without one.

YT:  How did you get involved with YTNR?
 I found YTNR online and filled out an app to be a foster home.

YT:  How did you learn how to groom?  Are there standards, licenses, etc. for dog groomers?  What advice would you give someone looking for a good dog groomer? I have tried to do a little 'at home' grooming of Buzzy and frankly I failed so many times, I never try. I use a professional groomer exclusively. 
 
There are no licenses for dog groomers.  There are certifications you can try and get, but they are not required.  There are dog grooming schools you can learn from that require 800 hours of training. Some grooming shops would rather train their own groomers. There are grooming expos you can attend that have seminars on grooming different breeds, equipment, etc.
 I would first say, ask your dog friends who they use and try that groomer out. When you bring your dog to the groomer ask if you can observe them grooming your dog from a distance. If you are a distraction to your dog, ask to observe them grooming a dog you do not know.  If they say no, go somewhere that will.
 Also find a shop that will take your dog on an appointment basis.  There are some shops that want the dogs there first thing in the morning and you don't get them back until the afternoon. Your dog is sitting in a cage most of the day for no reason.
 Make sure you tell the groomer exactly how much hair you want cut.  If you say a puppy cut, it could vary in lengths per groomer and location.  Let them know if you want hair cut on the tail or ears.  Some groomers do not cut them unless instructed to do so and some will without asking.  Be exact or you may be surprised! Once you find a good groomer, make sure you ask for her the next time you make an appointment.

Rick Caran and Jilli Dog
Hello YTNR friends! I hope you are well, and have your little fur babies nearby! My column this month is about Pet Therapy, and those of you who have done it, know how nice and welcomed it is when we share our little friends with people who really need to smile, if even just once in awhile...

Wow, today was the last day of summer! I can't believe it! Seems I say that every summers end, though, huh? You don't hear too many people saying "I can't believe that winter is gone, already!"  But to put things in perspective, when I used to snow ski, I would be happy when the temps dropped below freezing, because I could picture the snow makers blowing big clouds of fluffy white snow! Go figure! Haha!

It has been a wonderful summer, though, even if quick! The Jilli Dog tour in Italy, San Marino, Midwestern US, and East Coast! And there's Spidey Chihuahua winning MR NYC Chihuahua King, Ruby now becoming a VERY popular part of our performing family! We were taped for a special on Russian TV with the possibility of doing an on-going TV show, of dog training (it seems that Yorkies and Jilli Dog are vary popular in Russia)... Our Team Jilli Dog Home Party/Seminars are really taking shape, and my becoming a Grandpa has filled my life with even more joy and love!

So that brings me to the subject of this column: Pet Therapy. We can sometimes take for granted all the activities we do, and the pleasures we have in life, and certainly at the top of that list, is having the love and devotion of our pets. If I come back from a trip of a week, or a trip of five minutes, to get the mail, I get the most amazing greetings, of waggy tails, kisses, and snuggles! So you can imagine what it means to people who are confined to a hospital, senior facility or to their own homes, to have a visit from that same friendly little critter that greets us! Sometimes when I return to a place that Jilli and I have visited before, some residents cry "Jilli is back!" I admit that it's also very therapeutic for me, to walk into a place and just see it fill with smiles! I picked someone up at a medical center today, and the staff was very professional, friendly and helpful, in a serious manner (perfect in a medical center)... Well, when I stuck my head in the door, to say I was here to pick someone up, a person behind the front desk said "Ok - - - - - - - - heyyyyyy, what do you have there? Bring her in here!" I did, and within a minute, the place looked and sounded like a junior high school gabfest, shrieking about some rock star! Staff and waiting patients came forward to share in the fun!

So, if you are so inclined, and want to share that wonderful joy and love of your little babies, I would highly recommend it! Basically, you should get certified, but some senior centers allow you to bring a dog to visit people you know, if you just want to get a feel for it... Your dog has to be friendly, gentle, non aggressive and not afraid of people! Google pet therapy, to find organizations in your area.

Any breed, any size dog can possibly be a therapy dog, but let me tell you, there's a special thrill when these tiny pups walk in! I guess it's a combination of people loving to see babies and puppies, and little dogs like Yorkies, is both!

I hope some of you try it! Please write me, and tell me about it!

Here are some pictures of the pups, from our mid west tour in August. We did home parties in Chicago,  Indiana and Pa, and in Indiana, we did two shows at a senior center. The first one was with an audience from the healthcare facility, and the second one was from the Assisted Living Center at Indiana University! Please look at the sweet faces in the pictures.




Hope to see or hear from many of you soon! Much love, Rick, and crew
Special Thanks to this months Donors
We couldn't do it without you...

Some of the dogs we helped this past month:
Brooklyn update: Brooklyn went to The University of Tennessee (UT) with liver shunt.  A scintigraphy was inconclusive, it showed two very tiny veins which isn't typical.  We approved UT to go ahead with the surgery so that they could see exactly what was going on inside.  They found many acquired veins surrounding her very small liver indicating liver disease.  A biopsy was done and verified that she has MVD. She also had one gigantic stone in her bladder, the doctor said it was the size of the end of your little finger with many jagged edges causing the blood in her urine. The stone was sent to the lab and a culture taken.  Dr. Hodgeson called and said she has 3 different types of bacteria growing in her bladder, so she's on an antibiotic.  She is doing fantastic with potty training! and she is the sweetest little yorkie baby! Brooklyn's expenses to date are $2064.65

Gidget is the little girl with the ectopic ureters which were blocked between the kidney's and the bladder which prevented her from having any control of her bladder.  The doctors at the University of Tennessee were able to locate the problem and open the hole.  Recovering at home and doing so well with her potty training that she no longer has to wear a diaper.  She is one of the sweetest little yorkie's and craves love and attention. She is a kisser and is on her way to a healthy happy life.  Gidget's expenses so far are: $1738.21

Baileyis the little 3.7 # snuggle pup who came to us from Florida with liver shunt. The doctors at The University of Tennessee found that he has no portal vein and all of his insides were backwards. Dogs without the portal vein are terminal. Please keep him in your prayers as he lives out his life in the loving care of his foster mom. Bailey's expenses so far are:  $1212.05

Brooklyn
Carlyn Clement
Terry Martin
Amalia  Spaulding

Donation
Marilyn Cole
Ida Safari-gashtegani
Robin Harris
Elissa Diggs
Lynne Schnupp In Loving Memory of "Chester Bear Bear"
Betty Cowin  
   
Gidget & Bailey
Debbie Malloy
Patricia Johnson
Chris Bault
Allan Hill
Ruth Ward
Beatriz Fernandes


The Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Inc. is run solely on private donations and fund raising efforts made by people like you who love this Breed. We appreciate your support
Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Donations
We are a 501 (c) (3) organization, your donation is 100% tax deductible.

Mary Margaret
Mary MargaretMary-Margaret O'Brien
Orange is NOT my color!!





All day long I'm getting stuff like "Oh, is she getting bigger?" and "My how she's grown!". Like I'm NOT any bigger or fatter or anything. It's this PUMPKIN colored shirt, I tell you. That, and I really need a hair cut. It's just fluff. I'm not an ORANGE person. Maybe next year I can be a ghost or something. Sheesh!











Here's me all freshly brushed and dressed up. The hat is a bit much but I'll grit my teeth and try to stay neat for a while to keep my Mom happy. 

Gianna heard I was here in costume and she wanted to come play with me. Which is fine. Actually, more than fine. We visited for long time (in dog years) and I got cuddled a lot. Gianna is four and one of my very best friends. She's a pirate. 

You know why? Aw...sure you do! OK OK...it's a "Johnny Depp" thing. She's a big fan of his and wanted to be a pirate just like "Johnny Depp". 
Ding dong...the hat is GONE. You can tell by the look on my face I'm glad to be rid of it.(Yes, I AM sticking my tongue out, but Gianna can't see me! I didn't want to seem rude!)


Oh crud. The hat is coming back at me. Gianna has decided that I'm supposed to wear the hat. I will let her put it back on. But I tell you, the minute she's gone it comes back off.





One of my most favorite people is Miss Cathleen. No tummy lotion today but I got lots of cuddles from Gina and Crystal, two of Miss Cathleen's clients. Crystal does make up on the pretend dead people at the Temecula Haunted House. I wish I could go. It really sounds like fun.





Good way to end a fun day, dontcha think? Getting a belly rub and falling asleep in Mary-Ann's lap. Ahhhh yes. She knows what a puppy likes.

Hope you all have a great Halloween.

Love ya....

Mary-Margaret


Tellington Touch
My clients and friends are increasingly concerned about a growing epidemic of previously calm, well adjusted animals companions exhibiting stress related behaviors.  Most of them agree, anxiety is in the air, and we inhale it with every breath. 

A worldwide economic crisis spawns fear, instability, political unrest.  Volcanic eruptions ground air travel for half the globe.  Earthquakes, hurricanes, wild fires, floods, wars and oil spills disrupt human and animal life in devastatingly cruel ways. 

Whether we recognize it or not, we are, all of us, effected by the fear and chaos of these events.  The animals who share our lives are effected, too.  While they cannot understand the source of our anxiety, they certainly feel it, and they reflect our state of mind and emotion.  If they are stressed and out of balance, it's probable we are stressed and out of balance, too. What a perfect set up for health and behavior problems, human and animal alike. 
 
LET PEACE BEGIN WITH ME....
 
In the wake of world events and personal challenges, we can feel overwhelmed and helpless, bringing more stress, eroding the quality of our lives. 

Good news!  I know for sure we are NOT helpless!  Just the opposite.  We CAN help ourselves and our animals, beginning with a few simple, yet empowering, tools.  Really?? Yes,! 
There is a catch: we have to actually USE the tools!  :)  That's a big one for me, getting myself to use these tools on a regular basis.  But when I do, the rewards are huge!
 
HOW  TO:


Whenever possible, take a few minutes to release and renew. Stand or sit, with your animal(s) with you.  Scan your body, noticing where you are holding tension.  Then, as you slowly inhale, clench your entire body as you would clench your fist.  Hold the clench for several seconds, then exhale through your mouth, consciously releasing tension with your breath.  Repeat three times. 

Now be still for a moment, noticing how your body feels, noting any remaining tension.  Repeat if necessary.

Next, close your eyes.  Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, imagining your breath filling every cell in your body.  As you slowly exhale, imagine your breath flowing out through the bottoms of your feet and creating roots deep into Mother Earth.  Repeat three times, or more if that feels right. 

You are now in a better place to help your animal companions.  Use one hand to support your animal, and the other hand to stroke gently from head to tail, until you've covered  the entire body. Then place your hand softly across the shoulders and ask Mother Earth to 'please hold this one".  Be aware of your breathing, careful not to hold your breath.  I learned this grounding technique from my mentor, Barbara Janelle (BarbaraJanelle.com).  It can be used on animals and humans alike, whenever grounding is needed.

At this point it's useful to begin Ttouches on your animal. A few minutes of Ear TTouch is a good place to start.

 "Position yourself so that you can support the head with one hand. On the opposite side of the head, the thumb of the other hand is on the outside of the ear and the folded forefinger on the underside.  Slide finger and thumb towards the tip of the ear and repeat several times, covering different portions of the ear with each slide." Copyright Linda Tellington-Jones. 

With a Yorkie-size dog, you can rest your thumb in the center of the head for support, and you may wish to use both hands at the same time, one hand on each ear.  Gently stroke from the base of the ear to the tip, release very slowly, repeat in a slightly different spot.  Ear work relaxes, reduces stress, improves digestion, and much more.  I often work my own ears, exploring what feels good, and always feel more relaxed and comfortable after I do. 

Reassuring your dog that all is well, and that she is safe and secure, adds a further positive note to your session.  Talking to them also helps us keep breathing, too! If you notice your dog holding his breath, check in with yourself, as that is often a sign we are holding our own breath. 

If there's time  after Ear Ttouch, Ttouch your dog with any of the Ttouches we've covered in the past.  If your dog resists your touch on any part of her body, move to another place.  By honoring what your animal is telling you, and not forcing your own will on her, you build trust and strengthen your relationship.

Conclude your session with Noah's March:

"From the head/neck area use the entire hand-fingers and palm-to make long strokes in the direction of the hair.  Cover all of the body, including the tail and all the way down the legs to the toes."
 
 
Stay in Ttouch!
 
Penny Case
Guild Certified Tellington Ttouch Practitioner
[email protected]
 
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Built over 100 years ago this little three bedroom house sits in the middle of a 66 acre farm.  We are proud of the high quality items that our volunteers make and donate to help us raise funds for ever increasing medical expenses on the more needy yorkie's that we rescue and try to help.  A daily UPS pick up insures that your orders are filled and on the way to your home as soon as possible. 

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Neeko's Joke

~ A police officer saw a lady driving and knitting at the same time, so after driving next to her for a while, he yelled: "Pull over!"

"No!" she yelled back. "It's a pair of socks!" ~
 
 Love to all,
 Neeko :o)