UPDATE 05/18/2020: There is very sad news on Billy Bob. Billy saw the vet today on an emergency basis due to his delicate health and his many medical conditions. Although there were many medical issues going on with him, the most pressing issue was the deep, gaping infected wound on his neck. However, the vet suggested that due to the fact that Billy has had trouble in his foster home eating and opening his mouth, it was necessary to do an exam of his mouth and jaw. Due to his significant heart murmur, Billy was unable to undergo general anesthesia, but he was given light sedation to keep him comfortable. Even under sedation it was difficult to open his mouth, and it was subsequently determined that whatever event caused the deep ulcerated open wound on his neck also broke his mandible or back end of the jaw. That is why Billy had such difficulty eating, and the repair would be major surgery, which would be risky even for a healthy young dog, but with Billys heart murmur and his emaciated condition, he could not withstand nor survive such a complicated surgery. The decision was made to help this little one to the Rainbow Bridge, which was heartbreaking for those who championed rescuing him from the shelter and to the many donors who stepped up to donate to Billy's medical care.

United Yorkie Rescue is so appreciative of our angel donors for without you and others like you, we would be unable to continue to rescue and rehabilitate other little needy dogs like Billy Bob. Billy, your life did matter. And your strength of character that sustained you for weeks and possibly months while you were in pain and slowly starving to death was a testament to you and other animals who suffer at the hands of humans. RIP Sweet Boy - you will never ever be forgotten. May we all remember that .....Animals have no voice. They can't ask for help. They can't ask for freedom. We are their voice. If you see something - say something. Speak up for animals and be heard..........