Working together to save lives... One Yorkie at a time.
Your help is desperately needed! Won't you please give us a hand with our latest rescued Yorkies?

MARCH 2010 UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT

First of all, I want to express my deepest appreciation to all of you out there who make UYR successful! We could not rescue such sick little ones without your help! I know that when we rescue a very sick Yorkie like: Sandee and now Henry (and so many others) all I have to do is alert our wonderful donors and you always respond with your donations and prayers. For that I remain a very humbled person.

Secondly, I want to acknowledge our membership and those individuals who care for these sick little ones day in and day out to ensure that they are getting all the care and love that these little ones desperately need to get well again. Those of you that have beloved Fur-babies know...all the pills, IVs, and surgeries in the world are not going to work if these little innocent beings no longer have the will to live. They have to know that they are important to somebody, even a stranger, if they are going to survive. Our members continue to step up to the plate and open, not only their homes but their hearts to these needy little ones!

Thinking of what some of these doggies have gone through prior to ending up in our homes is a very frightening thought! The obvious neglect and abuse that some of these tiny little beings have endured is more than some grown up humans could endure! I cannot imagine what it would be like to be tied to a post covered in ticks and fleas with no water to drink, no food, no shade in the sun, and noone that gives a Hoot! Add to that a kick to the leg or head and narrow escape with cars, predators and everything else that is out there in the dark of night and it is a wonder that any of them keep trying to stay alive.

But it is those tiny survivors that we are blessed to have enter our lives that teach us the true meaning of the 'will to live'. For those of you that have had the privilege of fostering or adopting one of these special little souls...I don't have to explain the feeling you receive from being privileged to be part of their lives!

UYR and the many pups that would have been a part of his life lost a very special member of our team in December. Patrick Dodgin was one of our Florida members who lost his life way too early but Patrick lives on in our hearts! His loving wife, Amy Smith, who is also a UYR member, has graciously asked that donations be made in Patrick's memory to UYR. UYR has received dozens of donations in Memory of Patrick that will allow us to continue the work that Patrick did with the saving of rescued Yorkies. THANK YOU AMY for your thoughtfulness during this unbelievably sorrowful time.

Finally, I want to let everyone know that UYR has developed a 'page' on Facebook. If you currently have a Facebook account, you can find us by typing in United Yorkie Rescue. We would love to have you join us and post some pictures of your pups! It is always so nice to see pictures of Yorkies (and of course other pets) that are very loved and live in the lap of luxury. It helps to renew my faith that our beloved Rescues will end up finding a home where they will be spoiled for the rest of their lives as they all should be....

Anyway...Spring is in the air and I hope all of you have survived another Winter and that soon flowers and trees will be blooming and my 'Forever Ours' Ohio Louie can get back to squirrel hunting with his brother, Toto, and sister, Dottie!

Get more information and have fun on our Facebook page. United Yorkie Rescue on Facebook

Blessings and love to all of you....

Mary Sullenberger

President UYR.

UYR's Latest Rescues

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UYR could not continue to rescue Yorkies in need without the help of our donors. To date we have rescued: 1551 Yorkies and Yorkie mixes. Our vetting costs to date are: $611,924.22!! .

Any amount is truly needed and appreciated. A $5.00 donation allows us to purchase Heartworm prevention for a month for a rescue. For $25.00 we can rescue a Yorkie from a shelter that would otherwise be put to sleep. Won't you please consider joining the list of donors on our page to help us continue to save our beloved breed?

If you would like to make a donation to our organization, please use the following PayPal button! Or, send a check to our treasurer at the address below the Paypal button. We are an approved 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

United Yorkie Rescue
C/O Carl Sullenberger, Treasurer UYR
7170 Deer Run
Amherst, OH 44001
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Have questions? info@uyr.us


United Yorkie Rescue will be participating in the following:


To learn more about this Pennsylvania event click on the picture.


Any commissioned artwork through the TommyPopArt.com site will result in a 10% donation to UYR. Click on the picture of the yorkie to see a larger version.

If you have any questions about this or donating items for future auctions, please contact: president@uyr.us



Special Announcement: Made to Order belly bands are now available in the Shoppe. Fit your custom sized pup with custom sized belly bands!

Request to Surrender Form

If you need to place your Yorkie or mix in a hurry, please, use this link "Request To Surrender Form" to contact our Foster Coordinator. Please provide your name, location and information about the dog, including age, health and any behavioral issues if possible. Someone from your area will be in contact with you soon thereafter to make arrangements or refer you to another rescue if we do not have members in your area.

Dogs In Need!

Megan Lee has been diagnosed with Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the bladder. Her bills to this point are $733.42. Can you help us help Megan?

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Read about Ozzie, our first liver shunt pup, on the Yorkie Tales page. See a happy ending to a serious medical condition. Your donation can make a BIG difference.

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A percentage of your sale will be donated to us! Please be sure to pick UYR as your cause.
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Here's a great idea. Donate your cellphone and help UYR. Use this button to find out how.
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Looking for a new calendar and a way to help UYR? Check out this site! fortheloveofrescues.com
News Updates
FOREVER OURS - 12/20/2009
December 20, 2009, 2009: Megan Lee is the newest Yorkie to join the Forever Ours program. Megan was rescued on April 30, 2009 and shortly after she was rescued she was diagnosed with Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. If you would like to help this precious little lady or be her sponsor please visit the Forever Ours page. Thank you!!

We are pleased to announce that Forever Ours yorkies Pablo and Trooper have been adopted by their foster moms. Thank you to their moms, Donna Pruett and Susan Fidler for taking great care of them and making these two guys a permanent part of their families.

Total cost of vetting to date for our 8 present Forever Ours Yorkies is: $13,058.38!!


We are looking for people who would be interested in being a 'Sponsor' to one or more of our Forever Ours Yorkies! As a sponsor you would become a cherished person in this dog's life.
You would receive communications about your sponsored pup and your name would appear in their story on the Forever Ours page. If you are interested please contact Mary Sullenberger at marysullenberger@hotmail.com

Please, visit our Forever Ours page!!!
In Lieu Donation - 08/11/2007
We have had many requests for a way to make a donation to UYR in lieu of gifts for family and friends on birthdays and other special occasions. We listened and have designed a special card that we'll send to your loved one. Please, be sure to include to whom and what you're designating the donation.
To make this thoughtful gift, contact: auntiem@uyr.us.
To make any donation, use the Paypal button below, or mail a check to:
United Yorkie Rescue: In Lieu
C/O Carl Sullenberger, Treasurer UYR
7170 Deer Run
Amherst, OH 44001
We appreciate the overwhelming generosity of our donors! The members and Yorkies of UYR say THANK YOU!!!

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