My name is Annie!

UPDATED BIO 10/13/14: ANNIE is a 6 y/o, 14 lb Female Silky Yorkshire Terrier being fostered in The Villages, FL.
Hello everyone – while Annie is taking a nap, I thought I’d bring you up to date on what’s been happening. Annie has been entertaining us with her happy personality. If she can’t get our resident Yorkie, Charlie, to play with her, she’ll play with a toy by herself, shaking it and tossing it in the air and running and catching it. Of course, sometimes the toy ends up on a table or in a sink, but she just waits for us to retrieve it and she’s back at her game again. Keep in mind that Annie has only one eye, so sometimes the toy lands on her blind side, but she doesn’t give up. If it comes down, she’ll find it. Annie knows her manners and will sit nicely for a treat and will lay down when told. She and Charlie need to lose some weight, so they’re both on diet food and they love it. She gobbles hers up with no problem. Her occasional treat is a dental bone (for clean breath and teeth…). Annie loves going for rides in the car and/or golf cart and she sits quietly in both. She’s happy to greet anyone who comes to our home once we’ve told her “It’s okay.” Otherwise, she’s quite the watch-dog. Annie is just a well-rounded, good natured little girl, who is a loyal companion. I’ll let Annie write her own update next month (if she’s still here). Annie's Foster Mom

Update 09/21/14: Annie is a 6 y/o, 14 lb Female Silky Yorkshire Terrier being fostered in The Villages, FL.

Hi Everyone - Annie here! Well, after all that surgery and stuff, I'm finally free and able to run and play like everybody else. Phew! I've moved into a new Foster Home in The Villages, FL with a resident Yorkie named Charlie and a resident African Grey Parrot named Bogie. Bogie has learned my name and keeps calling me and asking if I want to go for a walk or tells me to go get the ball or tells me to sit. At first, I was going a little nuts, but now I've learned all his tricks and just ignore him, just like Charlie does.

My Foster Parents took Charlie and me to a park where we could run and play ball with other doggies or just sit and absorb the sun. What a great time I had. I sure did get my exercise. I do like to lay on the grass and work on my tan. My fur is growing in pretty good and FM promises I can get a pretty ribbon for my head soon. After all, I am a girl.

I don't think I'm supposed to tell you this because FM might get in trouble, but she and FD let me sleep in bed with them (and Charlie too). FM lets me sleep on my side right next to her and she cuddles me. It feels so great to have her arm around me. I don't think Foster Parents are supposed to do that, so don't tell anyone...

FM explained to me that some day I'll be leaving this home and go to my forever home where I'll have just as much fun and be loved just as much as I'm loved now. Will you be my NFM and/or NFD (New Forever Mom and/or New Forever Dad)? Till next time, Annie.



Update 08/22/14: Annie continues to get better and better everyday. On the down side her weight is up to 16 lbs but she has been sedated and on a no exercise restriction. On the bright side she is walking much easier without the rod in her leg. She is at the vet's today for a check up and we are praying to have her screws removed and have her released in another week. As you can see, she is getting very relaxed with her car rides and vet visits. Hope to hear from you soon!!!!

Update 07/23/14: As of today, the surgeon has decided not to release Annie at this time. Even though she is getting stronger and the bone is healing, he does not feel comfortable removing her apparatus yet. The surgeon wants to keep Annie under medical observation for at least another month. Will let you know how she is going at that point.

Updated Bio 7/23/2014. Annie is a 6 year old Silky Terrier who weighs about 14.8 pounds. She is being fostered in Gulfport FL. As of today, the surgeon has decided not to release Annie at this time. Even though she is getting stronger and the bone is healing, he does not feel comfortable removing her apparatus yet. The surgeon wants to keep Annie under medical observation for at least another month. Stay tuned for updates on Annie and check back often to see how she is doing!


Update 07/15/14: Annie's weight is 14.8 and still believed to be about 6 years old. Foster mom said she is progressing like a pro. She has not been allowed any exercise, so her stamina has been very limited, but she is deciding she doesn't want the stroller walks anymore and is going further on her own. She has shown us she loves to play with toys and has beautiful house manners. I do believe Annie was much loved along the way as she is such a loving soul. Annie would appreciate being the only dog in the house as she is an attention hog!!!

Annie will go up to complete strangers with her tail motoring and beg for hugs. She does ride very quietly in her car seat and usually curl up and sleep. She does NOT like to be crated and will let you know!!! She continues to display her house training, she will use her pee pads when necessary. Annie has also shown she can adjust to different situations and will quietly wait at home while you go to work or go along where you go and attract attention and pets from everyone she meets. Annie can do condo living or would do well with a house and yard setting. She would love either a family with children or a single parent at home 24/7, she is very versatile. Please consider adopting Annie and you will be forever happy ;-)


Updated Bio 6/24/14 Annie is approximately a 6 year old Silky Terrier who weighs 14.8 pounds. She is currently being fostered in Gulfport, FL.

A lot has happened with Annie in the past weeks, so as she goes thru her 3rd surgery today, a little about what we know. We are considering her to be approximately 6 years old, weighing14.8 lbs. Once she heals losing at least 2 lbs would be a good idea for her optimum weight.

Week 1, Annie had surgery to put a rod in her broken leg. Week 2, she had her spay, dental and 8 mammary tumors removed. Yes, we said 8, not 1 or 2, but 8. Week 3, the rod in her broken leg is moving out of place and is causing a raging infection, so back into surgery. The good news, the leg is healing and they think they are going to be able to repair it and not amputate.

Annie continues to have the most positive attitude her foster mom has ever seen in spite of all this, human or canine. She loves people both big and small. As she is not of the pocket size, she would love to have a family, but is very happy to sit quietly with her person and pass the day away. She gets all excited when the leash comes out for walk time and is house broken. If she is forced to be inside for long periods of time, she is perfectly fine with using a pee pad.

Please consider welcoming Annie into your family, everyone she has met has been impressed with her beautiful disposition.

Initial Bio 5/26/14 - Annie is a 5 - 6yrs. old Silky Terrier that weighs 14lbs. and is currently located in Miami, FL. Our sweet Annie came into UYR with a wound on her leg and head. She is missing her left eye but it appears as though she has been missing that eye for sometime now. Annie will be visiting the vet first thing tomorrow morning to assess the extent of her injuries.

Although it's only been a couple of days FM says that Annie is an absolute gem. She loves to be with her FM and always has a happy tail even though we know that she is in a lot of pain. She appears to be completely house trained as she has not had any accidents. She's so smart! We're hoping that after tomorrow's vet visit we will receive some positive news for our sweet Annie.