Bailie

As of Thursday my little munchkin Bailie (Zoe B) has been adopted and into the arms of a married man! Yes it's true! Lorraine and Alan Bagen are now Zoe's new mom and dad ..and Lilly and Mila her new dog sisters. Zoe has been making herself comfortable on Alan's comfy lap and chair, and making sure she gets the best seat in the house which is sitting next to and on Alan! To her credit she IS sharing her chair space with Lilly and Mila When Lorraine arrived she immediately got on the floor with treats for Zoe who was then eating out of her hands so to speak. Lorraine was so happy to meet little Bailie she stayed with her on the floor most of our meet and greet time. But then it was time to leave... My heart nearly broke when I helped put Zoe in her car seat for the ride to her new home. My little tiny girl leaving me but now so strong and healthy. Zoe is ready to start the best part of her life now thanks to Save a Yorkie Rescue. Thank you Lorraine and Alan for giving our little rescue Zoe a forever life of being loved, spoiled, happy and healthy with her new family! Congratulations Bailie!!!

Pinky

On May 1 we picked Pinky up from the airport in Millville, NJ. I want to once again thank Andy from Pilots N Paws for flying Pinky up from Va. I also want to thank Susannah and Sara for picking her up from the shelter, taking care of her and texting me everyday until her arrival. I have been with SAY for 9 years doing phone interviews and a few home visits. This has been my first time fostering and I have to say I have come away with a new admiration for all our foster families. During my phone interviews I always encourage people to consider fostering and that the foster parents are what keeps this rescue going. If we had no foster families we could not rescue all the dogs that need our help. During the 4 weeks that we have had Pinky I’ve learned that fostering is not only the hardest job in the rescue but also the most rewarding. The paperwork, pictures, bios, talking with and texting with potential adopters, making vet and grooming appointments, house training, etc are just a few of the things that need to be done to find potential adopters and to care for the dog. But, the best part of fostering is watching the dog thrive, learning to adjust, to trust and to love. Ruth and I knew from day one when Pinky came into are home that it was probably going to be impossible for us to let her go. On May 24 we adopted our beautiful, smart and funny little Pinky. Some people call it failing fostering but as I said to Kathy Moore many years ago I call it knowing where the dog belongs. In 4 weeks I’ve seen Pinky grow into a secure, confident and happy little girl. Everyday she does something new that surprises us and makes us laugh. In the 3.5 weeks that Pinky was on our website I received 3 calls, one about her cost and two about her health. I thought it was very sad that no one asked what is she like, what does she need, what makes her happy. Ruth and I have been truly blessed with our new little girl. I would like to also thank my mentor, Bonnie for helping me to become a foster and answering all of my many questions, Sharon for her advice and fostering video, Shona for all the supplies and Kathy and Tom Moore. I would not be involved with SAY if it weren’t for Kathy and Tom. We adopted our first rescue and little miracle Darcy from them and they encouraged me to volunteer. Kathy trained me to do phone interviews and taught me a lot about rescuing. It takes a team and SAY is a great team to be on. Congratulations Pinky!!!

Jaze

Pam and Jaze, I adopted Jaze a year ago. He's been an absolute love! I got a letter wanting a picture of us but I wasn't sure how to post it. Congratulations Jaze!!!

Snikers

Snikers was our first foster and after 2 weeks with him, we couldn't fathom the idea of parting from him. We have been wanting to adopt for about a year now and decided to become foster parents as we waited for our "perfect" pup. He and our other yorkie Mila, have really started to bond over many rounds of tug of war. He gets sweeter with every day and as he gets to know us and vice versa. Congratulations Snikers!!!

Inky

Inky was adopted to Keith & Matthew on Saturday. It was love at first sight! These gentlemen having been trying to adopt a dog for 18-months. They never gave up and refused to buy from a breeder. Saturday their dream came true. They live in Washington, DC ,which is perfect for Inky, who grew up in NYC. Although Inky has some anxiety, the guys are committed to giving him the best life possible and help him be the best dog he can be! From today’s report, it seems like Inky is adjusting super well! He’s loving his city walks and time in the park. He went shopping with his Dad’s today for new harness, leash and rain coat and enjoyed brunch outside. Inky had a tough time these last few years but is now in an amazing forever home. I have no doubt his anxiety will quickly improve thanks to the security & love he will feel with Matthew & Keith. Congratulations Inky!!!