in Florida and called the 'breeder'. She took my payment over the phone and shipped little
KiKi to me that same week. I have to say.... the moment I laid my eyes on her, I loved her.
She was more adorable than her picture on the website. I had never seen such a precious
thing and I was sooo happy. I was still traveling for work so I took her everywhere with me.
At about 4.5 months old is when our nightmare began. She started showing very odd behavior
and was salivating to an extreme. Then she started head pressing against the wall and crying.
Every episode landed us at the emergency vet hospital. She was diagnosed with a severe
liver shunt. I know I only had her for a short time but I loved her like I had her my whole
life. I went to vet after vet to try to find anyone who can help us. All told me she was
inoperable due to the mass she had. That surgery for such a little girl will not be good and
to..... just let her go. That was something I just could not even think about. I was able to
manage her condition with a strict diet and medication everyday but she eventually passed 2
years later. When she was diagnosed, after research... I realized I did not purchase her
from a breeder, she was a broker and most likely got KiKi from a mill. Having KiKi opened my
eyes to the terrible life most puppies are brought in from. KiKi was not just something I
brought and could have returned. She was a life..... my baby and we spared no expense in her
care. Her vet bills ran up to thousands and i was thankful EVERYDAY how lucky I was to be
able to care for her. Not too many people will be that lucky. KiKi was sick due to the lack of
care in her breeding. After much discussion and thought, Spoiled Rotten Yorkies was
created. We built a house in 2003 in consideration for our growing family. My responsibility
is to my dogs and the proper care and breeding for them.
So KiKi holds a very special place in our hearts. She was the reason I started Spoiled Rotten
Yorkies and because of her, my passion grew.
Rest in peace my liver shunt baby.