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Rosie's Momma · 10-16-2009, 01:02 PM

I’m not sure I’m making this request in the right area however; I’m hoping someone can help me.

I’ve just recently placed my husband in a care home as he has Alzheimer’s Disease. He dearly loves our wee Rosie and I take her to see him every day and he sits and holds her so close to him and talks away to her. The home has suggested that maybe I could find a stuffed soft toy that would look like Rosie – i.e look like a Yorkie, for him to hold when I’m not there with Rosie as he seems to be calmed down when holding something soft and cuddly.

Can anyone tell me where I might purchase a stuffed toy that looks like a Yorkie? It would be easier for me to purchase in Canada as that is where I live but buying from the US would also work for me.

Thanks so very much for your help !

maxmom · 10-16-2009, 01:05 PM

Sorry I can't be of help.I just hope you find what you are looking for, I think its a great idea.
Hugs

Britster · 10-16-2009, 01:06 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your husband. Dogs have a great way of helping people out.
I found these:

Amazon.com: Melissa & Doug Yorkshire Terrier -...

Amazon.com: LIFE LIKE YORKIE PUPPY: Kitchen &...

Amazon.com: Plush Camilla Yorkie 12": Toys &...

Armani Alexis · 10-16-2009, 01:08 PM

I just tried Google and multiple pages uploaded with pictures

-pam & armani

immaculate · 10-16-2009, 01:13 PM

Yorkshire Terrier Stuffed Animal Plush Small Classic Yorkie at Animal World®
Yorkshire Terrier Stuffed Animal Plush Small Classic Yorkie at Animal World®
Yorkshire Terrier Plush Stuffed Animal TY "Yapper" at Animal World®
Yorkie Stuffed Animal Plush Yorkshire Terrier Camilla at Animal World®

These are a few I found when I googled "Yorkshire Terrier stuffed animal" but there were plenty more. Also, I haven't shopped at this particular site before, so I can't vouch for it.

lovespandp · 10-16-2009, 01:14 PM

I am sorry about your husband I am sending good thoughts your way!

I found these:
Stuffed Yorkshire Terriers from Stuffed Ark
Yorkshire Terrier Stuffed Animals thats a really good one
Yorkshire Terrier Puppy, Sitting - Lifelike Plush - CatsPlay.com - Fun furniture, condos and climbing gyms for cats and kittens.
REALISTIC 12-inches long AND 12-inches-tall STUFFED YORKSHIRE TERRIER DOG - YORKIE
YORKIE PUPPPY STUFFED TOY - Unlimited Marketplace for electronics, jewelry, DVDs, toys, video games, and everything else!

cCat · 10-16-2009, 02:07 PM

You have a ton of great options above but I'll add one for good measure... Doesn't resemble a Yorkie but has a heartbeat and can be kept warm.
SnugglePuppies

Rosie's Momma · 10-16-2009, 02:18 PM

WOW !! ........ THANK YOU all so very much - you've given me lots of good leads to check out ... I should be able to find something that will do the job

marcerella02 · 10-16-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosie's Momma

WOW !! ........ THANK YOU all so very much - you've given me lots of good leads to check out ... I should be able to find something that will do the job

Let me know if you haven't found one- i have one- it was a gift but it sounds like your husband needs it more than I do. it looks like this

http://www.stuffedanimals.com/v/vspf...TY90029-2T.jpg

but is not beenie baby size- it is the size of a regular stuffed animal. Let me know

mickey3696 · 10-16-2009, 06:33 PM

Wal-Mart has them in the kids department. They come with a carrier. Good luck!!

msjagg · 10-16-2009, 07:03 PM

Heltzberg Jewelers sells "Toodles" a stuffed Yorkie who wears a BackPack that he could also put on and take off of her. She was $14.99. I got one as a gift and just love here, She's so soft. My 2 1/2 y.o. Grandson loves to carry and snuggle with her. She even has a Pink Bow in her hair... Blessings to you and your Husband....

MI Yorkielover · 10-17-2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britster

I'm sorry to hear about your husband. Dogs have a great way of helping people out.
I found these:
Amazon.com: Melissa & Doug Yorkshire Terrier - Plush: Toys & Games

Amazon.com: LIFE LIKE YORKIE PUPPY: Kitchen & Dining

Amazon.com: Plush Camilla Yorkie 12": Toys & Games

So sorry about your husband. The #2 option Britster forwarded seems great as it actually simulates breathing. Good luck in your search, I hope it helps.

Jackie & Sophie

johnnagraham · 10-17-2009, 08:37 AM

Walmart has a toy soft yorkie for 15.00 (God bless you and your husband).

lechy02 · 10-17-2009, 09:07 AM

That is such a good thing to do for your husband. I care for Alzheimers patients and things that remind them of home provide great comfort and really do seem to keep them more calm during times of high anxiety. Good luck finding the right furbaby

for your husband.

jenn1381 · 10-17-2009, 09:18 AM

I'm so sorry about your husband. I cared for my grandma who had Alzheimer's for many, many years. Cancer ended up taking her from us quicker than we ever could have thought (10 days from diagnosis to death). We had just gotten her name on the waiting list for a home. It is such a terrible disease and even worse for family members to watch. I can sympathize. God bless you both. I hope one of the options given helps you find what your husband needs.

10-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
Rosie's Momma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 66	In urgent need of a Yorkie look-alike soft toy I’m not sure I’m making this request in the right area however; I’m hoping someone can help me. I’ve just recently placed my husband in a care home as he has Alzheimer’s Disease. He dearly loves our wee Rosie and I take her to see him every day and he sits and holds her so close to him and talks away to her. The home has suggested that maybe I could find a stuffed soft toy that would look like Rosie – i.e look like a Yorkie, for him to hold when I’m not there with Rosie as he seems to be calmed down when holding something soft and cuddly. Can anyone tell me where I might purchase a stuffed toy that looks like a Yorkie? It would be easier for me to purchase in Canada as that is where I live but buying from the US would also work for me. Thanks so very much for your help !

10-16-2009, 01:06 PM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I'm sorry to hear about your husband. Dogs have a great way of helping people out. I found these: Amazon.com: Melissa & Doug Yorkshire Terrier -... Amazon.com: LIFE LIKE YORKIE PUPPY: Kitchen &... Amazon.com: Plush Camilla Yorkie 12": Toys &... __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-16-2009, 01:14 PM	#6
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I am sorry about your husband I am sending good thoughts your way! I found these: Stuffed Yorkshire Terriers from Stuffed Ark Yorkshire Terrier Stuffed Animals thats a really good one Yorkshire Terrier Puppy, Sitting - Lifelike Plush - CatsPlay.com - Fun furniture, condos and climbing gyms for cats and kittens. REALISTIC 12-inches long AND 12-inches-tall STUFFED YORKSHIRE TERRIER DOG - YORKIE YORKIE PUPPPY STUFFED TOY - Unlimited Marketplace for electronics, jewelry, DVDs, toys, video games, and everything else! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

10-16-2009, 02:07 PM	#7
cCat Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Haven, MI USA Posts: 216	You have a ton of great options above but I'll add one for good measure... Doesn't resemble a Yorkie but has a heartbeat and can be kept warm. SnugglePuppies __________________ Me Reighny

10-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#10
mickey3696 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemphill, Texas Posts: 632	Wal-Mart has them in the kids department. They come with a carrier. Good luck!! __________________ Angel,Muffy,&Buddy

10-16-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
maxmom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,307 Blog Entries: 1	Sorry I can't be of help.I just hope you find what you are looking for, I think its a great idea. Hugs __________________ maxmom My belongs to Max and Sophie Mei

10-16-2009, 01:08 PM	#4
Armani Alexis My Sweet Cupcake Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 4,390	I just tried Google and multiple pages uploaded with pictures -pam & armani

10-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#5
immaculate Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland, CA, USA Posts: 26	Yorkshire Terrier Stuffed Animal Plush Small Classic Yorkie at Animal World® Yorkshire Terrier Stuffed Animal Plush Small Classic Yorkie at Animal World® Yorkshire Terrier Plush Stuffed Animal TY "Yapper" at Animal World® Yorkie Stuffed Animal Plush Yorkshire Terrier Camilla at Animal World® These are a few I found when I googled "Yorkshire Terrier stuffed animal" but there were plenty more. Also, I haven't shopped at this particular site before, so I can't vouch for it.

10-16-2009, 02:18 PM	#8
Rosie's Momma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 66	WOW !! ........ THANK YOU all so very much - you've given me lots of good leads to check out ... I should be able to find something that will do the job

10-16-2009, 07:03 PM	#11
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	Heltzberg Jewelers sells "Toodles" a stuffed Yorkie who wears a BackPack that he could also put on and take off of her. She was $14.99. I got one as a gift and just love here, She's so soft. My 2 1/2 y.o. Grandson loves to carry and snuggle with her. She even has a Pink Bow in her hair... Blessings to you and your Husband.... __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella... Last edited by msjagg; 10-16-2009 at 07:05 PM.

10-17-2009, 08:37 AM	#13
johnnagraham Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 142 Blog Entries: 2	Walmart has a toy soft yorkie for 15.00 (God bless you and your husband).

10-17-2009, 09:07 AM	#14
lechy02 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 93	That is such a good thing to do for your husband. I care for Alzheimers patients and things that remind them of home provide great comfort and really do seem to keep them more calm during times of high anxiety. Good luck finding the right furbaby for your husband.

10-17-2009, 09:18 AM	#15
jenn1381 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 427	I'm so sorry about your husband. I cared for my grandma who had Alzheimer's for many, many years. Cancer ended up taking her from us quicker than we ever could have thought (10 days from diagnosis to death). We had just gotten her name on the waiting list for a home. It is such a terrible disease and even worse for family members to watch. I can sympathize. God bless you both. I hope one of the options given helps you find what your husband needs. __________________ Oliver & Mya are my