YANKEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

MEET YANKEE!

A gorgeous and sweet 3 year old chocolate Labradoodle who was picked up as a stray in New York City and ended up at the New York City Animal Care and Control Shelter. When Yankee's owners were finally located and contacted, they told the shelter to "keep him." They also could not provide any veterinary records for Yankee as they had never bothered to neuter him, vaccinate him or take him to a vet for any routine vetting at all since buying him at a pet store at 10 weeks of age.

Through no fault of his own, Yankee ended up being bitten by another dog while at the shelter. This dog also had no vaccine records. Because there was no proof that either dog had any vaccines New York State law demanded that Yankee either be held in rabies quarantine for 6 months or be euthanized!

Fortunately, a wonderful animal advocate and rescuer saw Yankee at the shelter and she immediately reached out to DRC for help. Knowing that New Jersey Rabies Quarantine laws are much more lenient than New York State we made arrangements for Yankee to be released to us and boarded with our wonderful vet Dr. John at Willowbrook Animal Hospital in New Jersey.

Yankee arrived on Friday after being in the shelter for nearly 7 weeks. He was filthy, matted covered in feces and fleas! In spite of all he's been through, Yankee is the biggest, goofiest, happiest, most well-mannered doodle pup in the world!

We were shocked quite frankly that he arrived in the state that he was in as we were promised he would receive all basic veterinary care before leaving ACC including HW testing, treatment for parasites and a DHLPP vaccine shot. He was supposed to have received all of the above before leaving their custody and their facility.

Sadly, Yankee received none of this care while at NYACC and now in addition to his quarantine, he needs to be completely vetted.

Yankee will have to be held in quarantine with our vet for 30 days at a cost of approximately $1200. He is scheduled to be neutered, vaccinated and treated for various parasites and skin and ear infections this week.

Because so many wonderful people came forward on Facebook offering assistance for Yankee's expenses, we have set up a "Chip In" specifically for Yankee to cover the costs of his extended stay and his vet care.

All funds raised will be utilized to cover all of sweet Yankee's expenses including his quarantine boarding, food, neuter, and any and all all veterinary needs.

New photos of Yankee will be updated later this evening.

Thank you all so very much for helping DRC provide Yankee with everything he needs to prepare for his new home, family and wonderful new life!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Bless all of you who are helping this wonderful boy! He has such a great smile in spite of all he has been through! Just made a small donation to help with his care! Thank you!!!!

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Thank you so much Ricki & Tara! He does have an infectious smile....When he arrived last Friday all stinky smelly and matted, the first thing that he did when he jumped off the transport was smile at Jeannine and Dr. John! His big butt was wiggling back and forth along with his tail......Just adorable and delicious...: )

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

G & M just chipped in their allowance money for Yankee.....now they're asking for an "advance" on next month's allowance. 

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Thank you so much Jane!...That is mighty generous of Guinness and Murph!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Things are quite difficult for us right now, but I made a small donation for Yankee.  It breaks my heart to think that, through no fault of his own, he has to deal with all of this.  I am hoping he finds a wonderful forever home where he will be loved and wanted as he deserves to be.

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Thank you Phoebe's Mom! Your generosity at this difficult time means so very much to us as do your well-wishes for our Yankee. So sorry to read that things are tough right now. Please take comfort in knowing that you are not alone at this difficult time and we are all here for you if you need us.....:  )

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Just donated-what a sad thing to happen. Thank you for helping him. People are terrible to NEVER take him to a vet?? I hope he gets the best care and can find a very loving home.

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Thank you Jennifer!.....I know....It's hard for us to imagine as well but we see it happening more and more every day. Times are tough  right now for all with the economy being in such a "state".....Of course when people are suffering financially, their pets suffer so much more...

Unfortunately providing basic vet care for our beloved pets is becoming more and more difficult with the rising costs of care, pharmaceuticals, liability insurance etc.

Seems veterinary professionals especially in certain areas of the country, are following the lead of medical doctors these days.....Pack em in, see as many as you can in the least amount of time and charge ridiculous amounts of money for services....

With money being such a factor and cost making vet care so prohibitive for so many you can really start to see why so many people fail to spay/neuter, provide heartworm and flea/ tick preventatives and vaccines and how companion animal "ownership" is starting to become a luxury that fewer and fewer people are capable of affording.......

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

My contribution's in!  Hopefully by now Yankee's had a bang trim so he can see!  He's a cutie pie!

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Thank you so much Deanna!...Yes Yankee had a "bang trim" yesterday and we can finally see his big beautiful eyes..lol...He seems much happier being able to see everyone as well...:  )

[Sally]

just made a donation for Yankee!!! It's from Duncan Doodle and me. We would love to get updates on Yankee as he goes thru the quarantine period. I feel so terrible for this guy. Praying for an amazing new life for this lil' guy.

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Thank you Sally! Please give Duncan Doodle a big hug and kiss from your friends at DRC! We will be providing updates on Yankee as he continues through his quarantine ......First Update!  Yankee surrendered  his family jewels this morning and is recovering nicely this afternoon...lol