A Beauregard (Beau)

It was a cold, blustery day in early December as I stood gazing out across my backyard without seeing the brown grass, when my phone rang. It was my sweet Christian Jewish friend, Cindy, calling to wish me a Merry Christmas. We giggled and whispered and chatted about everything and nothing when she asked the simple question: "If you could have anything in the world for Christmas, what would it be?" I didn't hesitate because it was something I had been praying about for a long time. I answered, "A tiny." Cindy knew exactly what I meant. She asked me to tell her more. "Well, Cindy, I've had many Yorkies in my life and a good many of them were tinies -not a teacup, not a miniature, not a toy. Just a tiny. But all of them have passed and I miss them so. Today I have three Yorkies. Perfect dogs - smart, sweet, loving - you couldn't want better dogs. But they are all a bit larger than usual which just means having more to love. But my heart yearns for one last tiny. It was always my fervent evening prayer: "Please, just one more tiny, before I'm too old. It would have to be an adult, an older dog, because I am no longer young and I don't want it to outlive me. But only if this is a good thing for the dog too. I would love to rescue one. You commanded us to come before the throne boldly and make our request known. Please consider my heart's desire." I prayed that prayer for months and left it up to God to decide if he should answer me. There was nothing more I could do. I was not unhappy. I had my wonderful boys and pretty girl. Their antics kept me satisfied and content. Until one day... I got the call. NO! God does not use a cellphone. His voice was not what you would expect either. It was Kathy, president of our rescue calling, asking for help. She had a very small dog, found as a stray in terrible condition. He was so matted, dirty, he needed help. He also needed to see a vet and soon. Could I help her find one? Immediately I went into rescue-mode and started calling my vet and several others. All were booked and could not see him any time soon. What to do? I called her back and told her I would keep trying vets when she mentioned one, not too far from me, that other rescuers had used. I called them and yes, they could see the dog now - I made the appointment and soon a transport was set up - the dog was on his way to meet me at the vet. It was exciting but worrying. Could I handle a dog who needed so much medical care? I had to try. "What are you calling him?" I asked. Kathy replied, "I love the name Beau. We were going to call him Beau Jangles but we already have used that name. "Ok", I replied, 'then he must be Beauregard." Kathy giggled and agreed. Beau got to a vet. He started at 3.3 pounds but now goes almost 4. He has gained weight and is blossoming into a confident mature Yorkie. The vets guessed him to be between 6 and 8 years old so we gave him the birthdate of May 1, 2019. Just three days before he came to me. Beau loves to eat but it takes time for him to devour his meals. He is messy because he has so few teeth that the food often falls out of his mouth and he must start over. Don't think for a minute that he is all soft and sweet. As my husband and dogs will attest, he can be snappish. While he's fine with grooming, albeit when I get near his mouth his personality switches to Monster Mode. But he never frightens me. I understand him. I know his life hasn't been easy, his body is permanently damaged, his legs don't always work the way he wants them to. But he's small, he's tiny, he's mine. Many people have inquired about Beau- asking about his health and progress. It has been a long slow process with him because he has had several health issues and needed special care to recuperate. At one point we almost panicked because he could neither stand nor walk. More vets, more special care. Improvement was slow and scary. He would try to stand but wobbled like a newborn colt. When he collapsed, as he did so often, our hearts sank. Beau never gave up and he stood right back up again. He seemed to be baffled by the pain and the way his legs moved differently than they had all of his life. Daily we work on his physical therapy and his improvements are very small but progressing as the vet advised. Beau shows us different aspects of his personality - sometimes so happy his tail literally vibrates with joy, other times, not at all happy, ears pinned back and teeth showing his annoyance. But we are learning to live together, with patience and forgiveness. I am willing to give him everything I have because he is my gift from God. The answer to my prayers. God hears and answers prayers. Believe.

A Yoshi

After a whirlwind year of loss, change, and uncertainty, Yoshi—the sweet little guy with the unforgettable “bat ears”—has finally found his forever home... and we couldn’t be happier for him! Yoshi’s journey wasn’t an easy one. After losing his beloved owner, he found himself shuffled between four different homes, each unable to keep him for one reason or another. But through it all, Yoshi remained the same: friendly, adaptable, and full of quiet resilience. He never gave up hope that the right home was out there—and it turns out, it was waiting for him all along. Enter a couple with big hearts and a long history of rescuing small dogs. After the loss of their last beloved pup this past spring, they thought it might be time for a break—a few years without the pitter-patter of paws. But the silence in their home said otherwise. They quickly realized that life just didn’t feel whole without a dog to love. And that’s when Yoshi came along. From the moment they saw him, they felt that spark. While waiting for Yoshi’s dental procedure to be completed, they didn’t just sit back and wait—they checked in every single day. We exchanged texts daily, filled with updates, pictures, and videos. Their excitement and commitment were clear, and it was obvious Yoshi had already claimed a place in their hearts. Now, Yoshi is home. Both of his new parents work from home, which means he’ll never be alone for long—a perfect match for a dog who’s experienced his fair share of instability. They’re patient, loving, and calm—just like Yoshi. And they understand separation anxiety because they’ve helped dogs through it before. They know it may never fully go away—and that’s alright. What matters most is that Yoshi will always feel safe, loved, and supported, no matter what. Yoshi is finally where he belongs, surrounded by love, security, and companionship. We couldn’t have dreamed up a better ending—or, better yet, a new beginning—for this little guy. Congratulations, Yoshi! Your forever family has found you, and your journey of love has just begun. 💕

Abigale

We were expecting winter weather that day, so Margie came bright and early. Abby seemed to remember her from the meet and greet and video chat and was happy to see Margie again. They played on the floor for a bit then Abby and Margie sat for a picture. Abby stayed close by while we filled out the adoption agreement sniffing Margie’s legs. Margie assured me she will send lots of updates and pictures and she has. Abby is coming out of her shell and becoming more confident. She is exploring her new home and even showing her playful side. This is a big change from my shy submissive, fearful little foster girl and I couldn’t be more happy for her and her new forever family. Although I will miss her, I am confident and grateful that Abby will be living her best life from now on! Congratulations Abigale!!!

Andrew Jackson

Jack and Bernie have been with us 6 weeks. They arrived as frighten, disheveled dogs who lacked trust and confidence. In a safe loving environment these two dogs have shown what wonderful personalities they have. They are happy, trusting and secure with us. They wake up in the morning and start wiggling their bodies, wagging their tales and Jack has started to squeal to communicate. Jack and Bernie are such good dogs and they make us so happy. We knew we could not let them go so, we're happy to say THEY HAVE FOUND THEIR FOREVER HOME.

Anakin

The little guy met his new Mom, Jana, and her Mom Kathie on St. Patrick’s Day. Jana and Kathie had traveled to Connecticut from South Jersey, arriving around 11:30 am. Anakin, Jana, and Kathie hit it off right away, with Anakin showing them around the house and the yard. Following a brief visit, many pictures, and a lunch, Anakin hopped into his car-pen for the drive home to New Jersey with his forever family. Pictured above is the Happy Family - Anakin, Jana and Kathie who is Anakin's Grandmom! Congratulations Anakin!!!