PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A tiny four-pound Yorkshire terrier is on the mend after someone left her to die outside the Pennsylvania SPCA's headquarters on Erie Avenue in Philadelphia over the weekend. The dog, now known as Gertie, was covered in fleas and dirt when a volunteer found her inside a sealed plastic container on Sunday. Despite being dumped in 90-degree heat, Gertie was okay. "Gertie was left inside a large plastic container with a lid on in a 90 degree plus heat day, so we consider ourselves pretty lucky and (her) pretty lucky that our volunteer happened to be walking by," said Gillian Kocher with the PSPCA. It's not clear how long Gertie had been inside the container before a volunteer happened to see
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20 Popular Names for Yorkies
Yorkies are small, cute, and friendly! As such, you’ll want a name that best describes the personality of your adorable new pup. We recommend that you pick a name that not only sounds fun, but reflects the true nature of your Yorkshire terrier. Luckiely, we’re here to help you choose a sweet and sassy name for your little one. We think that the meaning of a name is very important and that’s why we have also explained the root of each name to help you choose the one that not only sounds best but is also meaningful to you. Let’s look at some of the most popular names for Yorkies. We have selected both male and female names for your convenience. Popular Male









