This Page is a tribute and dedication to Terri & John Shumsky.
Both were loved and respected by the many lives they touched...
both People and Yorkies who passed through their lives.
Terri Shumsky
R.I.P. 3/26/2005
Founder Fanny Mae Liver Shunt Fund
We Will Always Remember Terri and John Shumsky
by Arlene Gilbert
At the rising of the sun and at its going down,
we will remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
we will remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring,
we will remember them.
At the shining of the sun and in the warmth of summer,
we will remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
we will remember them.
At the beginning of the year and at its end,
we will remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us,
as we will remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
we will remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
we will remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share,
we will remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make,
we will remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs,
we will remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us,
as we will remember them.
Terri was a great friend and mentor to me.
She shared her knowledge of the breed she loved, health concerns
and breeding insite knowledge of her 30+ years in the breed.
She taught me more than I could ever repay her for.
You are missed Terri!
Tammie Ford
~ Friend & Webmaster of Vassar Square Yorkshire Terriers and the
Terri Shumsky Fanny Mae Livershunt Fund
In Memory of a Friend
Today I lost a very good friend
My heart is broken and may never mend
Her work left undone and no one to care
What can we do to make it fair
Her one goal in life was for the yorkie breed
And to support our Angel Doctor in Tennessee
She started a group to help raise funds
To help our little yorkies with liver shunt
A successful group we tried our best
And we saved many from a deadly fate
Her goal will not die with her untimely death
We will continue with what she left
Thank you dear friend for all that you did
In making the world a better place to live
Her heart may have stopped beating
But her dream we will carry on
Long live the TSFMLS
Gloria MacLeod
For all the good
In all the ways
In all the places
At all the times
For all those that you could
For as long as you could,
Thank you Terri and John.
Arlene Gilbert
"When Terri Shumsky passed away, it left a giant void in the Yorkie world. Terri was tireless in her fight against Liver Shunt. Terri wasn't too concerned about all the feathers she rustled, and she rustled a lot. Her primary objective was to get attention brought to this problem of Liver Shunt. This lady still had so much work to do. It just doesn't seem fair that she was taken away from us so soon. For those of us who worked with her so closely as members of the Terri Shumsky Fanny Mae Liver Shunt Fund, it is an especially tragic loss. Terri was our founder, our leader, our friend. I will always miss her. And I will also always remember all the things she taught me."
Ric Ross
TSFMLS Vice President
“Champion Of The Yorkshire Terrier”
When we lost Terri and John Shumsky, we lost our Friends, A Mentor and a woman who Championed the fight against liver shunt. She was the first to bring this disease out of the closet. She was the first to seek the internet to find out who was trying to find a cure for this disease and, when she found Dr. Karen Tobias, she alligned all her efforts to support Dr. Tobias’ research. Being President, at the time of Terri’s passing, my whole focus was to keep it all together and not lose sight of Terri’s goals. I knew I could never fill her shoes. But, I knew that I would do my darndest to see that the Terri Shumsky Fannie May Liver Shunt Fund would continue. I have lost a very good friend and mentor. I will miss her every day of my life. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Shalom
Lorraine Iervolino
Terri & John ~ ~ ~ Atlantic City Paper
SHUMSKY, JOHN AND TERRI - will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary this Sunday, April 10th, in heaven. On March 26, 2005, both John and Terri Shumsky passed away four hours apart at Twin Cities Hospital in Paso Robles, CA. Theirs was the ultimate love story. John and Terri were introduced by their children. She had a daughter, Beth, from her first marriage, who was dating John's son, Lee, from his first marriage. Lee and Beth broke up, but John and Terri went on to spend almost 35 years together.
John was born on May 28, 1923, in Atlantic City. Terri was born on February 12, 1935, in PA. John was a proud veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the Jewish Akiba Club. John was one of the brothers who owned and operated the famous Shumsky's Restaurant, across from the old Convention Hall in Atlantic City. John worked the restaurant for over 55 years; taking pride in serving such luminaries as Al Jolson, President Lyndon B. Johnson and the real Betty Boop. The restaurant opened in 1927. John's favorite saying was "How many, please? Follow me." John was also the organizer of the annual Children' Seashore Home party for the children at Shumsky's Restaurant for many years.
Terri was a Yorkshire Terrier breeder for over 40 years, an AKC judge, and tireless advocate for education, fund-raising and research into liver shunt disease in "Yorkies". She authored two books and was an accomplished artist. She has left behind a legacy to the Yorkshire Terrier breed that will not be forgotten.
John is survived by his sons, Lee Shumsky of Egg Harbor Township and Jerry Shumsky of Atlantic City. Terri is survived by her daughter, Beth Marie Ruffinan of Malibu, CA. Both are survived by eight grandchildren. John and Terri are also survived by their beloved Yorkie "Honey".
It is a heavy heart I write this, it is very hard for me as Terri had helped me so many times over the years with my yorkies and the rescue ones i took in she made me understand that by learning all i could about the problem of health it was easier to deal with i knew i could count on her for the right thing to do and everyone i refereed them to her felt the same she was my friend and i knew that from the first time we spoke on the phone under her guidance many of my yorkies got better and the 1s that had illness that took there lives were able to have some good days and my beloved NICKYDO when he was diagnosed in Sept 2004 she told me what to and he lasted longer than the DR said he would and when nickydo passed Terri sent me a beautiful prayer she was going to do a story on 1 of my rescues when she got sick .she told me many times how john supported what she did i told her how lucky he was to have such a great lady as a soul mate and her reply to me was NO LOIS I AM THE LUCKY 1 they were wonderful, kind,careing people and she always was there for the yorkies . she and i worked together on several fund raisers over the years so say God only takes the best and i know that Terri and john have all there dogs and loved ones with them and she is smiling Terri i love you and i know you are at peace and in your glory but you both have left a big hole in our hearts and lives may God bless you both you were the greatest team.
Lois Doswell
~ MORGAN HILL CA Cole manor yorkies
I have just returned from an Agility Trial in Tennessee of all places,
with Sophie, my Norwich Terrier who now has her Novice Agility (just
finished it this weekend) and Novice Jumpers titles. I am so sorry to
hear of Terri's and John's deaths. They are in a better place, I hope
and pray.
My Sophie would have been dead herself by now (instead of earning
Agility titles) if not for all the support and excellant advice that I
received on this List from many of you and especially Terri. Terri was
a no nonsense person who was very wise, very succinct and very caring,
but she did not suffer fools gladly and did not waste her time nor her
words. Her advice was always pertinent and pointed. She was helpful
and knowledgeable, but had a calm and practical approach to those of
us who were distressed and worried about our dogs and sometimes with
each other.
Last, but not least, she was sooo patient with all of us--she never
gave up on any of us, but was a source of information and support
while encouraging us in turn to be a source of information and support
for each other.
She will be sorely missed here, but all the dogs and puppies at the
Rainbow Bridge will recognize her and be glad to greet her.
Sincerely,
Ursula Walsh
I am saddened to hear about Terri and John. Terri was a
lifesaver to me when I first learned that my baby Paris had a shunt.
With much of Terri's help and advice, I found out about UT and Dr.
Tobias and all the good work they do there. Terri also encouraged me
to hurry and get the surgery that my baby so desperately needed. She
also helped me out with educating me on this disease that affects so
many of our babies. Although I never personally met her, she will
always be remembered and loved for how much care and concern she
provided to our Yorkies! She will be surely missed, but know that she
is in a better place with her love John and her precious yorkies!
Always,
Wilma
and Paris
Today I was unpacking things to put away. We have been doing some remodeling and things have been in boxes for ever. Well I came across something that Terri had made for me. Well let’s just say that everything got a wonderful washing with tears. She had made them and had them on e-bay. She said she was not going to make any more. They took a lot of time and it was hard to get all of the things it took to put the set together. Well needless to say I did not win any of the ones on e-bay. So when chatting with Terri one day I told her how much I just loved that set. Well the next thing I knew she was contacting me and letting me know that she had everything to make the set. Would I make a donation to the Liver Shunt Foundation? I told her why of course. So in about a month she contacted me and told me it was ready to mail. Well that is what I found today while unpacking. It just means so much to me. I have many pieces that she has made over the years but none that touch me like this set she made for me. What a special lady. Like I all ways told her she was the best. Truly the best.
When ever something would happen with my most precious little one Maxwell I would send her a post and it was like she was just sitting there in front of the computer to answer me. I all ways thanked God that she was there for this hyper mother. Maxwell and I send prayers to all of Terri and John’s family. I feel we that loved them and had a special place in our hearts for them are all apart of that family. So everyone please know that I feel your pain too, and I know that now when I pray when Maxwell is having a problem I will get the answer from Heaven now.
I do remember once Maxwell was ill and I taken him to the vet and was not getting the results that I thought I should be getting. So I contacted Terri. She told me what to do and not to waste time. So I went right to my vet and told him what I needed for Maxwell to start improving. He asks me when I went to vet school. I told him where I got my information. Well needless to say most vets do not like breeders or others that have been working with a breed like Terri to tell them what they should be doing. Well we had words. I did get what I was told to get by Terri, and Maxwell started to improve right away. I never told him I told you so, but I was and will all ways be great full to Terri. I believe that she saved Maxwell’s life from the West Coast to the East Coast. She knew what she was talking about.
Peace be with you Terri and John and some wonderful day I will be able to meet you both face to face and meet all of our wonderful babies.
Thanks so much for listening while I run my fingers on and on.
Maxwell's Mom
Terri was a pioneer in the Yorkie world. She was a show breeder, an AKC judge, an educator and the founder of the Terri Shumsky Fanny Mae Liver Shunt Foundation (TSFMLS).
She wrote a book, How to Buy and Raise a Good Healthy Dog and many, many published articles. She impacted the lives of EVERY Yorkie owner she came in contact with.
I had the opportunity to work closely with Terri through TSFMLS. She taught me much. We did not always see eye to eye on things, but we never loss sight of what was important, saving Yorkies.
Terri may be gone but she will never be forgotten. Terri and John will be greatly missed.
Barb Beck - NW Indiana
Founder / President
Indiana Petite Paws Rescue Angels, Inc.
God bless them both in life they were always together now death oh boy i bet FANNY MAE was the first to greet her Mom Terri had some beautiful yorkies and helped so many she truly was an angel and i am very proud to have had her as a friend it is a sad day for me I KNOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE BUT I MISS HER ALREADY .. rest in peace my friend you fought a good battle but on this very special time you and john are going home the Angeles are singing and dancing welcoming you home as you have both earned your wings my tears of sadness must be tears of loss but i know some day we will meet again until them rest in peace my friend you have made a difference to our yorkies love and hugs
Lois and the York's
I am so sorry to hear that Terri has passed away. I never met her in person, but did speak with her on the phone a couple of times. She really did give her all to help people and yorkies get the help they needed. I am glad to hear she did go in her sleep, and hopefully she never suffered. I hope John will join her soon, and leave the way Terri did, in his sleep. She will be missed very, very much.
Jayne
I did not know Terri, have never spoken to Terri only by email. But the work she has done with Fanny Mae is beyond more than words. She was such a special angel sent from above. Terri was truely an asset to the yorky breed. I have learned a lot just being a member of this group and knowing those lives she has touched. I am sure Terri will still be helping to make those final decisions and guiding those who will lend a helping hand. I pray her legacy will live on both in this group and the liver shunt funding.
Rest in peace my dear friend and give all those special furbabies a hug from all of us here.
Betty in Texas
If it hadn't been for Terri my Roxy wouldn't be alive today.
I am so very sorry for her family, having to deal with losing both her and John.
Their is a part of me that smiles, knowing there is alot of licking and kisses going on at rainbow bridge
today, that includes my Gibson & Ponoka.
TerriC
It's awfully hard at the moment for the chin(s?) to stay up and the eyes to stay dry. I, too, will miss Terri and her loving support and help to so many yorkies and humans alike. Bless you, Terri, and hope your trip to the bridge was safe and peaceful.
Sarah
Mom to The Magnificent Seven - Tequila, Baskin(rescue), Sherman (rescue), Klara and Markus, Shelby (rescue), Libby (rescue); cat, Tonto; Birds Rikki, Lucy, TBird, Taco, Skeeter and Zappy. Chico is Waiting at the BRIDGE!!
Fanny Mae and Terri both made a huge difference in many people's lives. Terri was loved and will be missed by many.
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Linda Bush
- California
I haven't posted for a long time, but I read the mail everyday. I've shared the joys and losses with everyone. The loss that this list is feeling now is overwhelming, and I'm compelled to write.
Terri and John where incredible people. I will never forget the guidance that they gave me when we rescued Jackson, and found out that he had a liver shunt. Jackson is a Maltipoo, not a Yorkie. Even though this list is mainly for Yorkies, Terri made sure that I was welcomed, and received all the information that I needed. She even tried to get me to organize a similar group for Maltese. I wish that I could have, but I'm not one tenth of the person that Terri was.
Terri made a difference in our lives, and Jackson owes his to her help. I will be forever grateful to her and John. They'll have a place in my heart forever. I never meet them in life, but I know that we'll meet at the bridge, and I'll be able to thank them in person
Our prayers and sympathies are going out to all of their friends and family.
Dennis & Kim
in the Land of Misfit Malts & Poos.
What a wonderful example of living life the way it was intended..I didn't know John but felt as if I did through Terri's love of him. I never had the opportunity to meet Terri, but when we lost our Skruffy to liver shunt she was there to console us. She is the one that educated us about liver shunt, with Skruffy being our first Yorkie we knew very little about what we should have known, but we learned from Terri.
Terri offered us a one of her beautiful little girls right after Skruffy crossed the rainbow bridge..I can't believe I said we weren't ready for another but our hearts were broken into little pieces and it was too soon. She was understanding that the time wasn't right.
Terri we all will miss you and than you for being here for all Yorkie lovers.
Tearfully we say goodbye,
Donna & Roman Testroet
Mikey, Sweetie & Maxwell
We are so sad about Terri and John - the only thing that seems to make
it easier is that they both went to Heaven together to be in God's
loving arms and to be united with all the Yorkie babies who I know they
will watch over until we all get to go Home and be with those we miss
so much. This is the beginning of an everlasting life full of happiness
and when our day comes to finally go to Heaven to be with our Yorkie
girls, I hope we are lucky enough to be able to go hand in hand to walk
through the Gates of Heaven together like they did. God Bless Both of
you. Remember everyone ---There's No Tears Past The Gate.
Jody and Bruce
and all the Darlington Yorkie Girls
Terri was a remarkable woman, gifted in so many ways, and willing to share her gifts for the betterment not only of her first love, Yorkies, but for dogs and their people everywhere. Visit her site at www.vassarsquare.com and you will see a parade of champions that tells the story of her life of dedication to our breed. When she retired from breeding she became a tireless advocate for education , fundraising and research into liver shunt. For many years, through Alex's FAQ , she dispensed invaluable advice on proper care of Yorkies. She authored two books and was also an accomplished artist. This amazingly talented woman was as bighearted as she was talented. I remember sitting on her couch one night in 1998 listening to her tell the story of Eliza, which you can read on her website. Eliza died tragically in 1981, but Terri cried inconsolably as if the event had just happened. Her heart had burst when she went to the University Hospital to find that the esteemed doctors had not only ended 7-weeks-pregnant Eliza's life accidentally, but they had thrown all her six puppies into the trash. Terri hadn't stopped grieving in all those years.
Terri was my first Yorkie guru, and she guided me well. I will never be able to call her or visit her again, and that makes me unbelievably sad. But every encounter I had with her is still freshly imprinted on my mind, as if it happened only yesterday. I think that's because of the enormous vitality of her personality. I admired so much her vast knowledge, and most of all her greatest gift which was to be able to quickly penetrate the most confusing moral issues that breeding sometimes raises and deliver sound and practical advice... and she was always right!
Goodbye dear friend..... we will miss you very much and we are very, very sad that you had to leave us.
Terry Van Kirk
DaZHill Yorkies
Many yorkies ( and other doggies) have bin saved the ones who did not made it will be waiting for them for cuddles and a playfull time at the rainbow ,
My thougts goes out to Both Terri & John's famely and all there friends in real or in cyber space..........indeed a sad day for the yorkie world...........hope there work will continue with those who loved them...........
Sincerely Anja Aartsen from Holland
Prayers and good thoughts for Terri and John who are now at the Bridge, healthy and happy with all their beloved Yorkies who passed before them.
Shelly Ince Freed
Scottsdale, AZ
I'd like to celebrate Terri's life by saying that occasionally talked and I was awe inspired by her wisdom. Also I sent my lovely Courtney's hair to her when I cut her down and she put it on the doll she made of Bill Wynne's heroic yorkie that is in the Smithsonian. I am quite proud of that as my Courtney was very special to me and what a way for me to remember her. Terri did great research to help the breed to become strong and not weaker and for that I (we) are all grateful. I was just watching the movie "Notebook" and now I am relating that to Terri and John.
Norma Bohannon
(greyfeiryorkies)
My Abbi came to live with us 5 years ago at the age of 9 weeks. She was given to us by a coworker who had an unplanned litter and I thought our other dog, Wink, now at Rainbow Bridge, needed a playmate. I had done a little internet research and had come across the Shooterdog site. Other than that I knew NOTHING about the breed.
When I brought Abbi home all she did was cry unless I was holding her. I now know she was too young to leave her mom and siblings at 9 weeks. She also would soil her crate to the point I had to bathe her several times a day even though I was taking her outside to do her business. I was so frustrated with her after several weeks I finally went to the web site and got Terri's e-mail address and sent her a lengthy e-mail. Terri's response to my e-mail was to "prayerfully consider finding Abbi a loving home with someone else." Loving Abbi as I did I was really offended by this lady who sent such a curt reply without even knowing who or what kind of person I was. Little did I know what kind of person Terri Shumsky was and the zeal she had for the care and protection of our beloved Yorkies.
Needless to say I got over it and learned so much from her and this group. She was also the one who invited me to join the group so that I might learn more about my precious Abbi. If not for Terri, her site, and this group I would never have learned of liver shunt. And, in light of Abbi's recent problems and test results I was so hoping Terri would recover and I could discuss all this with her.
With that said, I along with so many others, will miss this wonderful lady and what she has meant to all the yorkies out there.
Bonnie,
Abbi and Mo
I am so very sad to hear the news of Terri and John. Although I have never met them, she was such a help to me when I got my first Yorkie. I have learned so very much from her. When I had a problem, she was so kind to write me privately at times and lead me in the right direction. She found one of her out of print books for me and I still use that as my Yorkie Bible.
Maybe God knew that if one was left, it was be a very lonely and sad life. What more Glorious time to be allowed to go Home to Him than during Easter. May God Bless her family and give them comfort. She will be missed.
Net Hardin
I too was privileged to have Terri address some questions I had. She has always been a wonderful woman that thought more of the breed than any one I have ever met! She loved Yorkies and loved to work daily trying to help them.
I cannot conceive of a better way of passing than to pass with your life's mate! The last I heard John hadn't passed yet but I am sure that Terri is standing there helping him through the transition. She helped all when alive and she will help now that her life has ended. I can't be too sad however, because it is only us mortals here on Earth that are crying and broken hearted. In Heaven the Angles are so happy to see her and all her LS dogs are barking at her feet. Their smiles are our tears. Their happiness is our sadness and their Joy is our Pain.
Goodbye Terri you were loved by all.
Nan
It is very sad, but it's also time to celebrate Terri's life. She was an amazing woman - stronger than most - with a heart as big as all outdoors. Strong-willed for sure, but rightfully so. She didn't give advice indiscriminately.. she knew what she was talking about. Terri had a way about her that let you know she meant business, but at the same time was so supportive of so many people and their Yorkies. She will indeed be missed, but she left a legacy.... she shared her knowledge with so many either directly, or indirectly through her book, writing, video, phone calls, and participation on lists like Yorkiechat, and for that I am thankful.
No, I never met Terri, but having been on YorkieChat and other lists for the past 8 years, I feel that I knew her. When I first was looking for a Yorkie I joined a few lists and that's where I became aware of a woman who had such a fund of knowledge about Yorkies that I couldn't help but learn. I emailed with her a few times, mostly for information or direction, and she was always quick to respond and quick to teach.
Terri lived a good long life doing what she loved, and we're all fortunately to have been able to learn from her. She and John had a special bond, and it seems almost romantic that they depart this world together. They'll be healthy now, and will live on in eternity together.
Fly with the angels, Terri, John will be there to meet you soon, and you'll be surrounded by all the Yorkies and their human families who have gone before you. The Lord will surely welcome you with open arms, and I somehow know you'll be smiling down on all of us.
DeeGee
in Sunapee, NH
Terri touched so many and will be greatly missed. There have been so many little lives helped by her efforts and she will live on in the hearts of the people who were blessed to know her.
Peggy
There is an old belief that the stars shining in the night sky are the
spirits of those who have died. They have shed their earthly bodies and
exchanged them for bodies made of light; thousands upon thousands of our
dear departed friends all promoted to glory in the night sky. There is
another saying that the brightest flame burns the shortest.
My friend, you were the brightest star in my own universe. While I burn on,
my flame dimmed by grief and despair at your passing, the stars are watching
me. They are too far away for me to touch, just as you have gone somewhere I
cannot follow until my own star-time comes. They cannot be held close for
comfort, just as I can no longer hold you close, though I held you close to
comfort you in your final hours. We were together for such a short time, but
the stars will burn forever.
One day I will grow tired of this earthbound body, my own star-time will
come and my spirit will soar into the sky to burn with all those friends who
have gone before me. On the inky cloth of space we will be reunited in
constellations of joy. Until then, my flame burns low and dim and cold
without you. Through my tears I look upwards to see if you are watching me
and what do I see?
There is a new star shining in the sky tonight.
Sarah Hartwell
I didn't think that I'll react so bad to this ..but somehow ..I feel like I lost a very dear friend..I never met Terri..but I feel like I really knew her.. I'll remember her.. I think that all the Yorkshire Terrier community -all over the world is crying today..
Ricky Cohen
Bney OR Yorkshire Terrier
Israel
What a huge loss to the Yorkshire Terrier world to Yorkieland as well as all of their family and friends. Though I have not met Terri I have grown very fond of her and appreciated her knowledge that she shared so freely. My prayers are with them and their family. This news saddens me also....
Pam Martin
I feel a tremendous loss. I knew that she was very sick but some how didn't believe that it would come to this. Although we never met in person, she and I had a couple of phone conversations and many posts. She encouraged me through my wait for Emma. Many times her words of strong convictions about Yorkshire Terriers and their care gave me encouragement that the breed had strong support in keeping it a viable breed. Her work with the Liver Shunt problem is unbelievable. What she has brought about just in that issue. How many little sick Yorkies have been helped just because of her spearheading this work is remarkable. I guess our best way to give her the recognition that she deserves is to make sure that her work continues until it is needed no more.
Judy
in Knife River
My heart is so heavy and full of sorrow...and I wish I could be there to give her a hug and tell her how much she means to me....how much she means to everybody and she has touched so many hearts all over the world with her genuine love for the Yorkshire Terrier, she spent over thirty years learning and sharing what she had experienced to help us all. Forever I will be grateful for her generosity, compassion, and mentoring. I love her and she has touched me on many things even greater than the Yorkshire Terrier/Yorkieland side of our personal interests. We are both motherless and talked many times about the issues we both faced with that loss as a child of our moms. She was very motherlike to me personally..and I consider her to be one of the most important people who have touched my heart and life and made a genuine difference in my own life.
I have sobbed my heart out off and on all morning, checking the email for news, as its the only way I know what is going on with Terri and John...just couldnt believe what I was reading when I checked email this morning....I had thought Terri was getting better...and now this heartwrenching news...
Please keep Terri and John and their families in your thoughts and prayers...I cannot imagine one of them without the other as they truely had a wonderful loving relationship and marriage.
I love all my members here at Yorkieland...and cherish you all, but Yorkieland for me, will never be the same without her...
Vicci Doyle
We have had some good and bad times on YV but one of my favorite times was one night when a bunch of us got silly and were re-living our lives thru stories and pictures. Terri was there and I really got to know her as a young girl, adult, wife, mother and her views of the world. She became more than the author of the book I have and the generous lady who was willing to share her vast yorkie knowledge. She will be greatly missed.
Ann May
I know personally that I will miss Terri's daily
emails and responses to all of us who looked to her
for guidance.
Last April my Spunki had 7 puppies, and one who was
born with a distended stomach and whom Spunki refused
to nurse or care for...someone in this group urged me
to call Terri at home, which I did - even though I had
never met Terri or spoken with her before, she made
many suggestions to me on how to care for this
orphaned pup and today has gone through several
surgeries, weighs 6 lbs and is a holy terror and the
love of his Mommy's eye.....thank you Terri for
helping not give up on this pup....
hugs and prayers,
Susan F.
I have such a Deep Sadness to hear this, our Family have prayed for both Terri and John daily ,if this is God's will that they both join him ,may they both cross over togreather and may God and his Angels greet them on the other side.Terri and John will be deeply missed and are truly loved and adored by so many,around the world,I know Terri truly had a deep love for the Yorkshire Terriers and the Love for many people across the Globe .
May the Lord embrace them and please pray for the Family at this time,
Our Hearts and Deep Love are and is with you now and forever
Love,
Deb
Family and the Ridgecrest Yorkies
