Blind Yorkshire terrier

Congratulations! You have years of fun ahead.

That's brilliant Willow you will both have great times together, I wish you both the best of luck.

At last some good news! Met the most adorable 6 month old Westie at Wood Green animal shelter this morning. Spent a couple of hours walking and getting to know him. I collect my new friend Bertie on Thursday (after he's been separated from his family jewels!). Thank you so much to everyone who has been so supportive on what has been a long journey. Wood Green were wonderful, taking time and great care to match me with the right pet.

Thank you Sodapop. If I wasn't looking for a cat friendly dog, I know my options would be so much wider. Almost every dog I enquire about is a 'no' as far as cats are concerned! I'm sure I'll find one eventually, but the wait gets harder every day, especially when I just long to be out walking a dog in this lovely weather!

Keep on looking Willow there is a lonely dog out there just waiting for you.
A word of advice don't make your search too narrow, we ended up with lovely dogs but not the ones we set out to adopt, the ones you don't expect often tug at your heartstrings.
Good luck

Not sure if I should start a new post on my search for a little companion. Some kind people seem to think I'm still looking for advice on adopting a blind dog! But the latest update is that the last, lovely little dog I desperately wanted has now gone to his new home - adopted by the first people who reserved him. I'm still saying HIM although it appears that when the dog went to the groomers, HE turned out to be a SHE! Easy mistake to make I guess considering his/her lovely, scruffy long coat.
So - still looking!

Poor Slinky knew that the back ex Paris room- was safe to go running at full pelt in - about 15 metres long. One day I forgot the Hoover in the middle of the room, as the phone rang when I was cleaning. He came in running with joy and I could not stop him before he crashed into it! He was so shocked, poor thing. It took him a while to 'trust the room' again.

I had a poodle that became blind in her old age, she managed very well, but was in the home she had grown up in.

I could see there being problems while a blind dog is getting used to a new home. it might be best to keep her on the lead indoors and walk round the house slowly to help her find her way about.

It has got a zip up net to stop dog jumping out, and a mesh at front so it can see ahead- brilliant.

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He actually got into the Tatler, thanks to my niece who worked there ;)

Ahh - that's lovely! Slinky the celebrity!?

(Wish I hadn't had that chocolate - yuk!)

We had to adopt our daughter's dachshund, a rescue she had had for 10+ years and he became diabetic (had to give insulin injections twice a day) and blind. He was very happy, but reluctant to go on walks, which he previously adored, because being bling made him scared.

We were about to go on a holiday in Tuscany, meeting up with friends for UK, and I realised I could not carry him all the time visiting all the hill towns. I didn't tell OH as I knew he would go mad- but I ordered a dog pram on line. It was not expensive and he totally loved it. OH swore he would pretend he was not with me- but fortunately our UK friends are true dog lovers and were happy to help push him around, and OH actually said it was a great idea.

Everywhere we went he was the star attraction, and every tourist and local came to say hello- he had his photo taken 100s of times. We continued to use it here until he had a bad stroke a couple of years later and we had to say goodbye to Slinky.

Oh what a shame Willow but mistakes do happen to all of us. Keep looking there are so many dogs needing a loving home, one of them will find you I'm sure. Fingers crossed.
Don't worry about the choc that's exactly what I do when I'm stressed, unhappy, bored, happy - need I go on

Oh fingers crossed for you Willow10 !!

Sadly there are thousands of dogs all over UK and beyond that NEED their very own humans.always adopt.

This is turning into a long saga! The Yorkie was adopted and then returned because it was aggressive. It has now been adopted again. I hope it has found the right home this time.

Last Wednesday I met the most adorable, scruffy and soppy little dog at the rescue centre. I took him for a walk and we bonded instantly. He is perfect - happy, sociable, cat, dog and people friendly - everything I'm looking for. But when I went to reserve him and request a home check, it appears that the kennel person and the office hadn't been communicating and he was already reserved. I was devastated - I've never felt such an instant connection with any animal before. I was registered as a second reserve and returned on Thursday to walk him again. A kind kennel person could see how I felt and joked that I should put him in my bag and sneak off. If only! The first people are still waiting for a home check apparently and although I feel guilty saying it, I'm hoping they don't pass or maybe even change their minds! I even whispered to the dog to make sure he misbehaved when they returned, even biting them if necessary! Realistically they are bound to get him, but I can't get him off my mind. Finding another one like him is going to be so hard!

Eating a whole Easter egg (as well as nine chocolates ) has not helped. Why does it have to be so difficult?

Yes. Adopt ! These Yorkies are loyal and lap dogs. Once she gets to know you she will be a lifelong friend.

They could get on really well Willow but I would be more concerned about the dog than the cats - cats usually get the upper hand and show a dog, even a large one, who is boss, who is charge of the household.

I have, we already had two dogs and a cat when we rescued a Yorkie cross. There were some spats mainly around food, the cat slaps the Yorkie in the face when she goes too far.
Generally they coexist well and often share a bed. It's a case of being firm and ensuring no one gets bullied. Pets will usually sort out their own hierarchy.

Another update! I've just spoken to someone at Wood Green about a little Yorkie female. It appears she is cat friendly but very nervous and needs a quiet home with minimal visitors ( which mine is). The only problem appears to be that she has bitten a stranger who approached her in the previous owners garden, which was why she was given up. Hopefully with training classes, this could be worked on.
I'm seriously thinking of going to visit, but looking at my four year old cat sleeping peacefully on the chair, I wonder if I am being fair to her or just being selfish? How have others introduced dogs to their existing cat(s)?

I used to volunteer for Cats Protection and have had several rescue cats as well as dogs over the years. Down to one cat now - each and every one has been a real character and will never be forgotten. The world would be an empty place without our pets I think.

Willow10 You know what they say: "There is no love like the love you will get from a rescued pet."

It's been true with all the cats I've rescued over the years.

There will be a little dog who needs all the love you have to give.... and will return it 10-fold.

Happy Christmas to you.

That's good news Willow, that the little blind Yorkie is to be fostered on a permanent basis, it means the rescue will pay her vets bills.
Best of luck in your search for your next dog

Update about Lily, the little blind Yorkie. Apparently she has some quite serious on-going health problems. So rather than adoption, she is being fostered on a permanent basis.

I'm registered with two adoption charities so hopefully the right little friend will turn up at the right time. Thank you for all your advice and comments.