Great News on a dismal morning. I have a yorkie that was really badly treated by his previous owners. I fostered him from a rescue centre for a bank holiday weekend 8 years ago, and he never went back!! He was half the weight he should be, had very little fur and was terrified of his own shadow. I was told that he was out of control. 'Out of Control' indeed! He is a total little softie and soon became a confident and very loving little dog indeed. He wouldn't hurt a fly.
Here he is at 14 years old
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I see red at the thought of any animal cruelty or mistreatment. Most of my animals have been from rescue centres and the ones noone else would want (the only, the funny looking, or the disabled)
May Oliver continue to enjoy his lovely life. Best wishes to you and thanks for being so kind. x