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**Jason** · 01-30-2013, 01:07 PM

Hello! My name is Jason and my wife and I are the proud parents of Rory, our 2 1/2 year old Maltese, and Yomi, our 7 month old Shiba Inu. I had been reading on this forum for a while learning good training techniques and other information that helped our dogs become well trained and immensely loved members of our family. Here are a few photos of our dogs:

A summer photo about a month after we got Yomi:

A winter photo taken a couple weeks ago:

We got Rory in 2010 from a breeder who we were later horrified to find was shut down due to animal cruelty. There was evidence they had killed dogs they could not sell by neglect and/or drowning. Rory happened to be the last Maltese there and was already 5 months old and was scrawny (about 3.5lbs.). When my wife picked him up, he wrapped his paws around her and didn't want to let go! We knew right away he was meant to come home with us. At least we were able to save him from such a fate! He is our little snuggle buddy and loves to be held and sit on laps.

Yomi came home with us summer of 2012 from a much more reputable breeder (did lots of research first). She weighed about 7 pounds when we got her and was a very high energy puppy. I think Rory was a little put-off by her, but they soon became good buddies and love to play together. She was a bigger handful to train as Shibas can be a bit stubborn. Interestingly, she has learned a number of habits from Rory - probably like how a little sister would learn from watching her older brother. She is now a good 20lbs., but that doesn't seem to bother Rory, who still is able to tackle her and play rough.

**maggieh** · 01-30-2013, 08:44 PM

Welcome! Both of your babies are precious!

**Snowbody** · 01-30-2013, 09:11 PM

Jason, Rory and Yomi.

Those photos are to die for. Talk about BFFs. They looks like they're so bonded. That's great. When it comes to people, are either Rory and Yomi more attached to one of you or are they equal opportunity dogs?
So sad about where Rory came from. The only thing that gives me any joy is when people like that are closed down, and better yet, put in jail. They make money off the backs of these poor babies. I'm so glad you saved Rory from what could have been a death sentence.
Hope you stay with us and you know, we love pictures.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 01-30-2013, 10:19 PM

Welcome to SM! The story was amazing and your fluffs seem so bonded.....I loved your pics of them together. This is a great place but the people are the best. Hope you stick around.

**Piccolina** · 01-30-2013, 10:41 PM

R............Rory was saved by loving parents

O............Oh! It was by grace of God

R............Rest assured he is so grateful

Y............Yes, he is so happy to play with Yomi

and

Y............Yomi doesn't mind being taken advantage of

O............Of course the time will come and Yomi will beat the ......out of. Rory

M............Meant to be

I.............Instant bond

*

**CorkieYorkie** · 01-31-2013, 02:20 AM

awww cuteness overload!!

welcome! and i'm glad the breeder was shut down!!

**MoonDog** · 01-31-2013, 08:40 AM

Welome to Spoiled Maltese! We're so glad you're here! I can tell Rory and Yomi are very bonded and have LOTS of fun together. I just love Yomi's smile in the 2nd picture!

**Yogi's Mom** · 01-31-2013, 10:35 AM

These two Are Fantastic.Just Beautiful.
What A Story--Thank God For People Like You That Open Your Home And Hearts To These Sweet Little Ones.
They Look Like They Are Best Of Buddys. Makes Me Feel Bad Yogi Doesnt Have A Brother. Maybe You Never Know?
Nickee In Pa*

**chichi** · 01-31-2013, 12:04 PM

They are adorable and look so happy together!! Welcome to SM.

**babycake7** · 01-31-2013, 12:07 PM

Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story and the pics! Your babies are adorable!!!

01-30-2013, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Newbie Name: Jason Dog's Name: Rory and Yomi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 2	Greetings from MN! Hello! My name is Jason and my wife and I are the proud parents of Rory, our 2 1/2 year old Maltese, and Yomi, our 7 month old Shiba Inu. I had been reading on this forum for a while learning good training techniques and other information that helped our dogs become well trained and immensely loved members of our family. Here are a few photos of our dogs: A summer photo about a month after we got Yomi: A winter photo taken a couple weeks ago: We got Rory in 2010 from a breeder who we were later horrified to find was shut down due to animal cruelty. There was evidence they had killed dogs they could not sell by neglect and/or drowning. Rory happened to be the last Maltese there and was already 5 months old and was scrawny (about 3.5lbs.). When my wife picked him up, he wrapped his paws around her and didn't want to let go! We knew right away he was meant to come home with us. At least we were able to save him from such a fate! He is our little snuggle buddy and loves to be held and sit on laps. Yomi came home with us summer of 2012 from a much more reputable breeder (did lots of research first). She weighed about 7 pounds when we got her and was a very high energy puppy. I think Rory was a little put-off by her, but they soon became good buddies and love to play together. She was a bigger handful to train as Shibas can be a bit stubborn. Interestingly, she has learned a number of habits from Rory - probably like how a little sister would learn from watching her older brother. She is now a good 20lbs., but that doesn't seem to bother Rory, who still is able to tackle her and play rough.

01-30-2013, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
maggieh Super Moderator Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Sweetness and Tessa Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago - Western Suburbs Posts: 5,488	Welcome! Both of your babies are precious! __________________ Sweetness and Tessa

01-30-2013, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,272	Jason, Rory and Yomi. Those photos are to die for. Talk about BFFs. They looks like they're so bonded. That's great. When it comes to people, are either Rory and Yomi more attached to one of you or are they equal opportunity dogs? So sad about where Rory came from. The only thing that gives me any joy is when people like that are closed down, and better yet, put in jail. They make money off the backs of these poor babies. I'm so glad you saved Rory from what could have been a death sentence. Hope you stay with us and you know, we love pictures. __________________

01-30-2013, 10:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,402	Welcome to SM! The story was amazing and your fluffs seem so bonded.....I loved your pics of them together. This is a great place but the people are the best. Hope you stick around. __________________

01-30-2013, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Piccolina Maltese Guru Name: I'm Sammy: Piccolina, Bambolina and recently Girlie Dolcina are all playing in Heaven Dog's Name: Poupetta (Poupe') born MAR 2005, Pallina Valentina born JAN 2012, & "Little Girle" born JUL 2009 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Somewhere In Sunny California Posts: 746	R............Rory was saved by loving parents O............Oh! It was by grace of God R............Rest assured he is so grateful Y............Yes, he is so happy to play with Yomi and Y............Yomi doesn't mind being taken advantage of O............Of course the time will come and Yomi will beat the ......out of. Rory M............Meant to be I.............Instant bond * __________________ Malteses are angels on earth

01-31-2013, 02:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
CorkieYorkie Maltese Guru Name: Courtney Dog's Name: Ozzie "Poo Butt" & Lisa "Left Eye" Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 991	awww cuteness overload!! welcome! and i'm glad the breeder was shut down!! __________________

01-31-2013, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
MoonDog Maltese Guru Name: Robin Dog's Name: Phoebe Trixibell (adopted) and Griffin (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N Florida Posts: 3,266	Welome to Spoiled Maltese! We're so glad you're here! I can tell Rory and Yomi are very bonded and have LOTS of fun together. I just love Yomi's smile in the 2nd picture! __________________ I would hate to live in a world without dogs, glass, or wine...

01-31-2013, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Nickee Dog's Name: Yogi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uniontown,pa Posts: 2,237	These two Are Fantastic.Just Beautiful. What A Story--Thank God For People Like You That Open Your Home And Hearts To These Sweet Little Ones. They Look Like They Are Best Of Buddys. Makes Me Feel Bad Yogi Doesnt Have A Brother. Maybe You Never Know? Nickee In Pa* __________________ The Love of My Life,Yogi* Last edited by Yogi's Mom; 03-08-2013 at 03:21 PM.

01-31-2013, 12:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
chichi Maltese Guru Name: jill Dog's Name: P.Dink Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: delaware Posts: 1,923	They are adorable and look so happy together!! Welcome to SM.

01-31-2013, 12:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
babycake7 Maltese Guru Name: Hope Dog's Name: Bella Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,141	Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story and the pics! Your babies are adorable!!! __________________ Hope and Bella Breeze

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