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                                                                                                                       May, 2013                                  

"Among the changing months, May stands confest 

The sweetest, and in fairest colors dressed."

                                                                                ~ James Thomson                                                                      
                                                                                                                    
 
 
In This Issue
Join us in Nashville
Yorkie Times Spotlight
Donor Recognition
How to travel with Your Pet and Receive a Return Invitation
Tellington Touch by Penny Case
Happy Endings...
Trivia
All Star Thank You
Neeko's Joke
Quick Links
Join Our Mailing List!
Editor's Message - May 2013  
 

Buzzy Gedro helping his Mother write her message
 Sitting here on a breezy mild morning on my back perch (that is not a typo; I have a back perch, not a back porch, that I love to sit on, drink coffee, and watch the boyz frolic in the backyard), I am inspired to write about the heretical. I spend my so much of my life in "challenge" mode, challenging myself, challenging students, challenging loved ones, to grow, learn, stretch, push, and achieve.  Certainly, it would be difficult to imagine something worthwhile that has not been constructed or created and maintained with the perspiration resulting from the hard work of someone. Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, after all, was founded by someone we all know and love, who spent an inordinate amount of time and effort to get this fabulous organization off of the ground. It thrives through the hard work and commitment of leaders and volunteers and those who share the passion for the breed.

I was struck this morning, however, by the notion that not everything is supposed to be hard and as I write this message, I am actually giving myself permission to wonder if easy is just as good and virtuous and desirable of a construct as hard. Maybe it's my age, maybe this is some life stage process I am experiencing, maybe I am sobered (too many of these sobering events, it seems, happening in recent years) by the terrible tragedies in Boston and in Texas, reminding us of the fragility of life itself. Friendships should have an ease about them. I know that mine do, and when a relationship changes and becomes more of a chore than a joy, it seems in wisdom's way to permit the dynamic to shift. That shift can occur in the opposite direction, too, when a relationship that might have been a bit proximal or even casual all of a sudden becomes closer and more special. Both types of shifts can and should be easy.

Hitting a tennis ball or a golf ball well come easy for me. Sewing, cooking and crafting do not. Making small talk and raising the energy level of a room full of people are easy for me. Drawing or sketching are not.  When I was in elementary school, I panicked whenever the subject of "art" came up and we were asked to draw something. My brain's wiring for such a skill is faulty. Each of us has God given talents and skills that, the way I see it, are gifts to be rather effortlessly enjoyed and offered. If something is too hard, I think it might be a signal that is not an optimal path. I am not denying the importance of a learning curve that must be ridden in order to achieve mastery of a skill or ability. Certainly, I spend a great deal of my time helping folks negotiate learning curves in a variety of dimensions.

When something is easy, that is a wonderful thing. Falling in love (whether it be with a human, or a Yorkie), is, I think you would agree with me, easy. Easy is cool. I want some more "ease" in my life. If it is too hard, it might not be what is supposed to be happening.


If I may, I invite you to identify something that comes really easy for you, and to (after you have finished reading this awesome Newsletter), to let yourself do it.  Dag blam it, life should not be one constant struggle. Is that not why we exist as an organization? To facilitate the transition -sometimes this is more of an effort than others-of a Yorkie's life from hard to easy.  

 

Leiko and Nicholas Gedro, affirming that life 
should be as easy as a sniff in the backyard

 

 

 

 

Join us in  Nashville  September  5 - 8 
Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue is going to have the
Second Annual  Weekend of Fun in September 5 - 8, 2013.  
We would love for you to join us. 
 
It's not too late to book your room and join us for a Weekend of Friendship and Fun!!
  
 
We have a limited number of rooms reserved for Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue at The Sheraton Music City in Nashville TN.   The hotel has said that they will continue to add rooms to our block as long as they have rooms available.  Please call the hotel 615-885-2200 and tell them you are booking your room with Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue.  

Thursday evening, depending on how many people have arrived, we will have an impromptu dinner to be decided at that time. 

Friday 8:30am - 2:30 pm Annual Board Meeting
Friday evening we've suggested a dinner and dancing at the Wild Horse Saloon. 

Saturday 11:00am  Tea Party at HatWKS, a wonderful little Hat Boutique where we can visit and try on some of her beautiful and curious hats!  

Saturday night  September 7, 7:00 pm we will be having our Smoky Awards Banquet in the hotel.  Dinner will be $65.00 pp.  Please send your payment to:  YTNR Yorkie Event. 1065 Lewis Rd, Chapmansboro, TN 37035.  

Saturday night after the dinner some will go dancing again! TBA! 

Come Join Us if you can.  So far on our list:

Stephi and David Luken
Linda Connor
Corrine Ellison
Pam Mindt and Hannelie
Tara Sampler and her husband
Julie Gedro
Jon and Ronnie Birdsong
Priscilla and Lowell Byars
Amalia and Ron Spaulding
Patti Kushnir and Kathy Dunn
Tina Ann Byers
Michelle Dawn and Mary Margaret
Barbara Buechele
Jessica Frias
Peggy Munke
Karen Dugmore
MaryElizabeth and Dan Dugmore
Karin and Allan Nakashima
Jackie and Jerry Wolfe 
Paula and Brittney Fonseca
Bette Gae Dart 
Nancy Nicoulin  


Lobby of Sheraton Music City Hotel

Their charming courtyard

Yorkie Times Spotlight on Jane Fero - Microchip Coordinator
 


Corrine Ellison called me to ask if I would consider taking over as microchip coordinator in 2006. Naively I agreed to what I thought was a year or two term, not knowing it was a lifetime commitment. I have met many wonderful people through Yorkie rescue, and I value many of them as friends. My job is keeping track of microchips and registering changes in ownership of the dogs, which makes me kind of a pet detective now that there are so many brands of microchips.

I live in the rust belt-in Anderson, Indiana, with my long-time companion Carl, whom I've boonswaggled into driving for Yorkie rescue. Carl has been seen as far as Ohio with a van full of furballs, afraid to stop for gas or coffee lest one escape on him. My own little red HHR is known affectionately as the Yorkiemobile.

I am "Grandma Jane" to my human family in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida to my 3 young grandchildren, my son Adam and daughter in law, Tracie .

I have been a dog rescuer for as long as I can remember. I have had shepherds and terriers, 2 dachshunds, a St. Bernard mix named Hercules, and more. Determined to own my own dog as a child, I paid for it at the exorbitant rate of 50 cents a week (at first I only owned the tail). As a teen, I was a dog exerciser for the Humane Society, so I started early. I took care of dogs when my rural county had no animal shelter, and I even had a 3-legged cat.

My first Yorkie rescue came from the Humane Society in Iowa as a family pet. "Cricket" chased bicycles and probably lost her first home zipping crazily after a bike. Until I figured her out, I got my exercise chasing Cricket. I also enjoyed bike-riding, so I secured her in a backpack. My son once denied knowing me as I pedaled past his teenage friends with Cricket peering out from my backpack. No matter, she and I were enjoying the ride.

For years, visitors to our home were invariably greeted, not by hello, but by "Don't pet the dog!" Reckless fools who bent to pet her got wet shoes, due to her stress incontinence.

Cricket's legacy was 4 more Yorkies: three rescues and one true blueblood that lived with us over the years, plus countless short-termers. Three of the five have crossed the rainbow bridge, but two rescue Yorkies live with us now: Sassy Girl and Cracker Jack, both fostered by those great Chicago rescue gals. These two Yorkies keep love and laughter in our home.

Now I am "retired". That means I have time to help Yorkie rescue, substitute teach (I prefer special ed classes) , help with handicapped swimming at the YMCA, go to exercise class myself, and I have started a small handcrafted jewelry business. I sell at festivals and craft shows. I also do some Small Claims court research on the side.





     
Special Thanks to this month's Donors 

Thanks to all the generous April contributors ♥

General Fund Donations 
Julia Howland 
Sandra J. Flolo*
Brenda Jasper*
Bette Gae Dart*
Pieter Vermeulen *
MaryElizabeth Dugmore *
Karin and Alan Nakashima*
Nancy Nehring
Pam Mindt * 
 
 * = Monthly Donors

 Amy Weight - In loving memory of Scout, Ginger, Max and Pip and on behalf of Bella Joanna and Renae.
 
Patti Kushnir on behalf of Eleanor and Buffy
 
General Fund for Safari's dental

Margaret McConnell   
Barbara Noel  
Madelyn Papineau
Darlene Kanuch  
Tracie Robertson
Michele Le  
Peggy Pittman-Munke
Antoinette Lowery
Sheila Bozeman
Arlene Gilbert

Renee Esterline

Jeanette Jeffcoat  
Jody A Hoffa   
Claudia Lawrence  
Francesca Simons  
Rosemarie Cunnningham
Pieter Vermeulen  
Candace Krakosky
Dr Sujata Gooljar  
Paula Fonseca
Mary Jane Hoisington
Patricia Blackamon

Ann Sousa  
Angela Rodriguez

          Neeko Spaulding ~ Meee is sending good vibes for little Safari and praying for a speedy recovery after her teeth cleaning. 

Love and Smooches, Neeko and my Pack ♥

 

Heather A. Carter

Sam Liu

Sandra Flolo

Suzanne Ditzler
 Priscilla Byars
   Kathy Schuller

   Dayna Culbertson  

Pam Mindt  





We couldn't do it without you... 

 

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

 

We are a 501 (c) (3) organization, your donation is 100% tax deductible.
                                                     
                                                       


How to Travel with Your Pet and Receive a Return Invitation 
by Deborah J. Thompson

 

 

For many of us, it's not a vacation without our family pets. And while it is sometimes difficult to locate pet-friendly properties, more and more owners and hotel chains* are beginning to realize that people who travel with their pets are an untapped market. And property managers like Renata Circeo-Loudon of  Shore Dreams Vacation Rentals says that her renters with pets are some of her best customers.

 

"The people who travel with their pets are compassionate-they care, not only about their animals, but about others and their property as well. They know it is a privilege to be able to bring their pets with them and they want to continue to do so. They realize that if they aren't responsible pet travelers, then the property owners may decide to prohibit pets. So I find that most are ultra-conscientious about cleanliness, picking up after their pets and respecting others. They are some of my best customers." Renata-Circeo Loudon

 

So how do we become one of those "best customers"?

 

Whether you are renting or staying with family or friends, follow these tips for successfully traveling with your pets and ensuring a warm welcome upon your return.

 

1.    If you are traveling by car, make sure that your pets are accustomed to being in the car. You don't want to arrive with a carsick pet. So take them on both short and longer trips before taking them on vacation.

2.    Don't forget the water bowl-we use the "Water-Hole" anti-spill water bowl with lid, but there are other choices out there. Find one that works for you and offer water to your pet throughout the trip.

3.    Switch to a harness with lead rather than just a collar. A harness gives you more control over your pet and prevents neck injuries. It is safer, smarter and more comfortable for you both. Traveling can be exciting and over-stimulating, so do yourself and your pet a favor-use a harness to safely "rein in" all that exuberance and keep you in control.

4.    Stop shortly before arrival for a potty break. It's not fun to finally get to your vacation destination, only to have your dog potty on the sidewalk at the front door! So give them a break before you arrive-then they can be excited to be on vacation instead of just excited to get out of the car.

5.    Take your pet for a short walk before entering the property. Even if you stopped for a potty break, they may still need to relieve themselves. And they probably have some pent-up energy. Better to expend that on a walk than on chewing the sofa!

6.    Take your dog's bedding and crate and bring them into the house first. Your dog will know that he has an acceptable "place" in this new house. It also helps to minimize their anxiety and give them a sense of the familiar.

7.    Don't drop them off and leave them alone right away. Give them some time to realize that you are "staying" here too. Of course you will have to go to grocery store, or out to dinner shortly. But give yourself some time to decompress with your pet. You will put them more at ease when you do need to leave them alone.

8.    Crating is a wonderful thing. If your dog is used to being crated, then continue that routine. It ensures that they are more comfortable in their own "house" and keeps them from taking any anxiety out on their surroundings. However, if you don't crate your dog at home, don't try to start while in a new environment. It will confuse your pet and make him or her more anxious.

9.    Give your dog plenty of exercise and attention. This is their vacation too so help them enjoy it. Don't leave them in a strange place every day and night while you're out having fun. Spend time with them-you brought them so they would be with you-right? Check on them every few hours when you do leave them. They will come to understand that you will be back and they will be less likely to need to "entertain" themselves.

10.    It should go without saying, but make sure that you pick up after your dog. Take pick-up bags with you at all times. You can attach the bags to your lead so you won't forget them. Be a courteous neighbor and fewer people will complain.

11.    Observe ALL local ordinances. Most municipalities require that dogs be on a leash and some don't allow them on local beaches. Find out ahead of time what the requirements are and respect them. Your landlord or property manager should be able to answer any questions and provide you with a list of applicable ordinances. Adhere to them--PLEASE-for all of our sakes!

12.    Respect the property. Even if the owner does allow pets on the furniture, bring along your own blankets and cover the sofa, chair, bed or anywhere else your pet may be. The reason many owners charge a high pet fee is that they have to do a deeper cleaning, hair removal, flea treatment, etc. You can minimize the need for this by covering the furniture.

13.    And speaking of fleas-make sure your pet has been recently treated before taking them on vacation. A great natural treatment you can put on their collar and lead is a few drops of geranium oil. It repels fleas and is a good supplement to whatever you generally use. We have been using it exclusively for years with great results.

14.    Don't expect that everyone loves your pets as much as you do. Don't let them approach others without an invitation. You may be in close quarters on the elevator, the hallways or even outside on a walk. Respect the personal space of those you encounter and make sure that your pet does too.

15.    Verify that the property is pet-friendly BEFORE making your reservation. Don't try to sneak your pet in. That only creates problems and damages the reputation of all of us who travel with our pets.

 

The more responsible we are as pet-owners, the more likely that others will respect our desire to take our pets along when we travel. Consider yourself a good-will ambassador for pet-travelers. You will be helping yourself and pet-travelers everywhere to enjoy our vacation time with our beloved furry children.

 

This is when we had packed up at a cabin to leave and
Sophie climbed up on top of the "heap!"

 

Deborah J. Thompson is a writer, frequent contributor to FIDO Friendly magazine, speaker, artist, marketing consultant, Stephen Minister and Stephen Leader. She got a dog for her first birthday and hasn't been without a pet (or pets) since. She and her husband are avid animal rescuers and travel regularly with their "angel dog" Jazz and  spunky rescue Sophie. Join her on Twitter/InspireReflect and Facebook/DailyInspiredReflections for daily devotions. She is also available for speaking engagements--call or email for details and visit her Speaker's Page for references and bio. You can "bark" with Jazz and Sophie on Facebook at: Shore Dreams Pet Adventures and Malteses and Yorkies 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Tellington Touch - Penny Case 



   If anyone knows what happened to Stevie before she was rescued and adopted, they aren't saying.  The vet's educated guess is that the scars on her back are the result of acid being poured on her.  Acid.  On her tender back.  No accident, that's for sure.  

    Still, Stevie is sweet, loving, loyal, an all around good girl.  She's safe now, healing from her brutal past,  a beloved dog in her forever home.  But the scars on her back limit her life as a dog every single day:  the scar tissue on her back is so tight, so unable to stretch like healthy skin, that Stevie is unable to groom herself thoroughly, unable to reach those private parts that most dogs lick and clean regularly.

     Stevie's people soon noticed her struggling with this limitation. They immediately  began giving her warm, gentle sponge baths on a daily basis.  Stevie loves her sponge baths!  She is demonstrably grateful, happier and more comfortable thanks to  her family's loving care.  

    Hearing Stevie's story made me think about my own dogs, and about the many dogs I meet in my TTouch work. Are any of them experiencing Stevie-like limitations and I don't see it?

     We might be alert to temporary limitations following surgery or injury.  But what about the debilitating sore muscles the day after a fun episode of over exertion?    A twisted back or knee?

        What did I need while recovering from my broken shoulder? Wrist? Foot?  What self care and comfort did I want, but could not provide for myself?  I often itched where I could not reach while wearing a cast or brace.  At one point I could not brush my hair properly.  Cleaning all over in the shower was impossible.  Lotion to soothe my skin, very difficult.    Occasional difficulty with the physical act of getting food from plate to mouth.  

    Thinking about all this has given me new eyes in a way.  I have an awareness to look for things that I did not necessarily recognize before.  My beloved dogs appear to be fine right now, which helps me evaluate situations with less emotion.  But what would I do for them in addition to necessary care? How would I ease their discomfort, soothe them physically and emotionally, when they could not do it for themselves?

    A gentle, all-over brushing is good, scratches itches and promotes better circulation.     A few minutes of  Tellington TTouch ear work brings relaxation while stimulating the body's ability to heal and renew.  A gentle, all-over scratching is  a sweet treat.   We can sit  with our hands on a dog,  breathe slowly and silently express gratitude to them for their loving presence in our lives.  Your dog will let you know what feels good, and will likely sleep better and recover more completely. 

    Special attention as our animals heal, or for an animal that has a permanent limitation, takes little time to pay big rewards.  I am grateful to Stevie for inspiring me to greater awareness, and showing me a new way to offer dogs pleasure, peace and comfort.   Small payment for all they do for us.

Stay in TTouch!

Penny Case
Guild Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner
Visit ttouch.com for further information, books, DVD s, and practitioners near you. 
 
Happy Endings...
Abbey and her new family.  Not shown is her yorkie brother, Tucker.


 
Rosie and her new dad Warren have join together to be happy 
for years to come. Warren needed Rosie so much, perfect match.



 
Hi everyone.   My name is Buffy and I have just joined this wonderful rescue.  My new mom is Patti and she tells me that I am just beautiful.   I come from Lake Arrowhead, I used to be a breeder and my owner bought me when I was 2 or 3 years old. I lived with her for about 10 years and now she cannot take care of me anymore. In fact, I fell off of a 2 story deck 2 times and this resulted in a detached retina in my one eye, and my other eye has a cataract so I really do not see very well.  I don't think I can hear either because I do not hear the music my foster mom plays.  I am about 12 to 14 yrs old and I am so happy to be with YTNR. They gave me to the Humane Shelter on the mountain and the shelter called YTNR.  I love to eat and when I am awake I like to hang out in the kitchen.
I feel so lucky, sometimes when I wake up, my foster mom says I look like I am saying "hey, am I awake, where am I, am I still breathing"?  I think she is falling in love with me.  I sure hope I stay with her, my new sister Eleanor just ignores me, that's ok because I don't play much, I like to eat, sleep and be carried around. My favorite thing is to fall asleep across my mom's chest, I hear her heart beating and I know all is ok.
I just wanted to say hello to everyone and let you all know I am here and safe and glad to meet you all.  I hear someone by the name of "Ray" is very handsome.  I wonder if he would like ME!!!
See you all on Yorkie Spice
Love
BUFFY, (not the vampire slayer, but I am strong, I bet I could)

 
 

Trivia 
told by 
supermodel 
Athena Maria  Aphrodite The Goddess of Wisdom and Love..... 
      
 
 

The month 'may' have been named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified with the Roman goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was held in May.

* Birthstone: Emerald, Flowers: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn

  

Empire State Building opened May 1, 1931.


First U.S. medical school opened in Philadelphia, May 3, 1765.

  

* First postage stamp issued in England May 6, 1840 

Mother's Day became a public holiday, May 9, 1914.
 
Golden Gate Bridge opened at San Francisco May 27, 1937.
 
Christopher Columbus began his third voyage May 30, 1498.
 
 

  

  

   

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All Star Thank You  
We couldn't have done it without you
Thanks for making us a 2012 Constant Contact All Star


We wanted to share the great news and express our gratitude to you, our wonderful members, for receiving this honor. Our emails and events are made with our members and supporters in mind, so Thank You for engaging and interacting with us.
 
 
 
 
 
Neeko Red
Neeko's Joke ;o)

 

~  Driving past the grounds of the university, a professor saw a student running hard. Snarling at his heels were three huge dogs. Intent on rescue, the professor braked his car to a halt and threw open the door.
"Hurry - get in!!" he commanded.
"Thanks for stopping," the bearded youth gasped, "most people won't offer me a lift when they see I have three dogs."
 ~  
 

 

 

 

Love to all, 

Neeko :o)                                                                                         BackToTop

Every time we remember to say "thank you", we experience nothing less than heaven on earth. -- Sarah Ban Breathnach
 

Chris Hogan, Executive Vice President of the Hogan Family Foundation, Inc, is the Program Director of Lifeline-4-Paws. 
She is a YTNR member and has generously supported our rescue efforts, contributing tens of thousands of dollars 
to over 120 of our dogs since 2007.