Tiny little medical needs Yorkshire terrier.

[Ronni]

I’m going to foster, possibly adopt, this medical needs yorkie,18 days old right now, born with a cleft palate and being tube fed by Paige, my daughter, till he can tolerate solids.

If you know me from the forum, you know I foster, but this is the first time a yorkie has crossed my path. Though I’m very knowledgeable in the care of tiny dogs in general, I’ve never had a yorkie before, nor actually cared for a cleft baby, so this will be a learning experience for me.

This little guy is very healthy other than his cleft, he’s gaining weight well, his medical needs are fully addressed and monitored by a team of vets and techs and his current medical expert foster, Paige

He’s charting to be about 4 lbs as an adult though right now he’s only about 9 oz. He’s prognosis is guardedly optimistic, cleft babies face many challenges.

But nonetheless he’s a tiny little firecracker!

His cleft palate

 

[IrishEyes]

I’m going to foster, possibly adopt, this medical needs yorkie,18 days old right now, born with a cleft palate and being tube fed by Paige, my daughter, till he can tolerate solids.

If you know me from the forum, you know I foster, but this is the first time a yorkie has crossed my path. Though I’m very knowledgeable in the care of tiny dogs in general, I’ve never had a yorkie before, nor actually cared for a cleft baby, so this will be a learning experience for me.

This little guy is very healthy other than his cleft, he’s gaining weight well, his medical needs are fully addressed and monitored by a team of vets and techs and his current medical expert foster, Paige

He’s charting to be about 4 lbs as an adult though right now he’s only about 9 oz. He’s prognosis is guardedly optimistic, cleft babies face many challenges.

But nonetheless he’s a tiny little firecracker! View attachment 448367View attachment 448368

His cleft palate
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Bless your heart!

 

[Pinky]

@Ronni

I'm betting, you already are in love with the precious little guy

 

[Bella]

Though I’m very knowledgeable in the care of tiny dogs in general, I’ve never had a yorkie before, nor actually cared for a cleft baby, so this will be a learning experience for me.

He's darling, and a very fortunate little pup to have you caring for him.

 

[MountainRa]

Keep us updated on how it goes. Thanks for stepping up for an animal in need.

 

[seadoug]

@Ronni you are a saint! I can never understand how fosters can not fall in love with every animal they foster. When we adopted our Bugsy at 6 years old, his foster drove almost 80 miles to our house to make sure we would be capable of taking care of him. When she saw our other cat she knew he would be in a loving home. He is so sweet, and such a character, that I don't know how she ever gave him up!

This little Yorkie is adorable! Good luck not keeping him.

 

[Lewkat]

That is wonderful, Ronni. As he ages, can that cleft be surgically repaired?

That Yorkie is one lucky doggie.