My name is Bailey!

8/13/15 - I'VE BEEN ADOPTED!


Adoption Fee: $325


Fostered in Texas


Age: 5.5 years


Weight: 4 lbs.



6/23/15 - There have been some changes in Bailey’s foster home that has seemed to have affected him. He is actually doing better on his potty training, and for the first time since being in his foster home, has attempted to play with another pup. This is probably short lived, but he will be ok in a home with a pup or two. His potty habits will be an ongoing thing, but we think that with persistence and a schedule, he just might come around.

11/12/14 - Bailey is a sweetheart of a baby. He loves his humans and would do best being an only dog. He definitely would not do well in an active household and children are a no-no. He is content to be by his people, but not very pushy about it. Bailey's main issue is his potty training. This is one tough cookie, so he has to wear a belly band in the house. If someone is interested, they will have to understand that Bailey may never be totally potty trained and have to come to terms with mistakes.


4/2/14 - The latest bile acids were a tad elevated and the results were sent to the specialist at GCVS to review. Since his pre bile acid results went down from their original number and the post number went up a little, but not to an alarming number, the specialist feels that he probably is one that just has elevated bile acid numbers and should just be checked annually along with routine vetting once a year to stay on top of it. He did not feel that further testing would be needed at this time, nor did he think that Bailey would need any medication for anything.


So at this point, Bailey is ready for his new home. We have found out that even though Bailey doesn't mind other dogs, he would probably do best in a home with no other pups or just 1 pup that does not expect him to acknowledge or play with it. He is more a pup that is always wanting to be with his people. He isn't smothering with it and doesn't have to be kissing or cuddling with you all the time, just HAS TO be in your lap when you are sitting. His potty habits, which is his main issue, seem to do better when foster mom and dad take him out alone or in a different part of the yard than with the other pups. So being an only dog or 1 of 2 would be better for him in this area as well.


3/30/14 - Bailey is doing well. He had his bile acids repeated and although they were a little elevated, we don't think there is room for concern.


They were forwarded to the specialist, who we will talk to in the near future to see if there is anything further that needs to be done.


2/13/14 - Well Bailey went to the internist yesterday and had an ultrasound. A liver shunt was not detected. This is great news, but we will wait 4 weeks, repeat the bile acids and if they stay the same, good, if they go higher, then we will need to have a CT Scan done to see if anything was missed on the ultrasound. In the meantime, we will be scheduling Bailey’s dental since he needs one. The internist informed us that Bailey has Hypoplasia. This is where the enamel does not form on the teeth from a pup. So, over time they take on a discolored appearance and they aren’t as strong. This is not a problem, but Bailey will just need his teeth cleaned on a regular basis and they usually put a sealant over the teeth to help protect them more.


He’s still cute as a bug in a rug and has been taking all this testing in stride. He is just the sweetest, cutest little thing and LOVES his people.


2/10/14 - Bailey came into rescue when one of his elderly owners passed and he was too much for his other owner to take care of. Prior to this, it seems that Bailey was quite the traveler as he was in (that we know of) 4 previous homes. Bailey is just too cute for words and hasn’t seemed to have had the right break, until now. Bailey joined YHR in January of this year.


We were letting him settle in before posting him so we could learn more about him. We found out that he can be a finicky eater and doesn’t quite have the energy level for a pup of his age. He would rather sit in his owners lap, all the time, than run around and play or pay attention to the other pups in the home. Since it seems that Liver Shunt is popular among YHR dogs lately, we decided that when Bailey went for his first vet appointment for a heartworm test, we would have bile acids run just to rule out anything.


WELL, the results are back today, and Bailey levels are high. Not off the charts, but nonetheless high. So the records were faxed over the GCVS and Bailey has an appointment to have either an ultrasound or CT Scan done to definitively tell us if Mr. Bailey has a Liver Shunt.


Other than this, Bailey is a real sweetheart that will steal any heart that he encounters. Even so, he has some quirky traits that have to win you over. He will not eat out of a deep bowl. It has to be very shallow. He does not like, actually won’t as of yet, do his business outside. This would be great if he would hit the pee pad all the time. Lol But seems Bailey's potty training is a work in progress. He will go on the pee pad if in the same room with you, but if allowed to roam the whole house free, will mark. So he gets to sport a handsome little belly band (diaper for pups). His foster parents on working on this with him, but since this is probably the reason he changed homes so many times, someone would need to understand his shortcoming and be patient in this department or choose another pup. Yorkies are one of the hardest on potty training and some are just worse than others.


He would do fine with other pups that don't need a playmate or as only pup since he truly only focusing on his humans. He does not like alot of activity or truly chaotic dogs. He also has no interest in toys. Children in the household would be a definite no since he is so small and doesn't care for a lot of noise.


He doesn't feel the need to talk all the time and really only lets out a growl/bark if the doorbell rings or a knock on the door (even if on the TV). His Foster Mom says for as tiny as he is, he has a big dog bark when he uses it.


He likes to sleep in bed with humans right by Foster Mom. Even though he likes Foster Dad, he is a little more leary of men and more attached to the women. He is like a little Kangaroo and can jump on the furniture. He even bounces up into your line of sight to get your attention. Not barking or demanding, just "hey, I'm here, pick me up".


Bailey is a very respectful pup that doesn't seem to be put off by much once settled in the home. He will just sit and watch. He has a great personality once it shines through.


We will update everyone on his condition after we receive the results from his appointment Wednesday.


Please say prayers and donate to his vetting.