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LauraMichelle · 02-01-2008, 05:43 AM

Back story: Me and the DH left for 6 months to travel, leaving the kids with the MIL.

I remember her calling and telling me their hair was too long for her to care for...so, I referred her to our groomer. I sought this groomer out after 2 1/2 years of looking found someone who could do exactly what I wanted. Well, their hair was "still too long," (that's because they were groomed exactly the way I like them done). When we get home this is what we found, two dang near bald Yorkies. I wanted to scream and cry at the same time, I'm still furious waiting for their hair to grow out, it's looking like another 2 months before I can get a good top knot again. They're still cute I know, just not the babies I expected to come back to.

Thanks for listening to my rant, Lord knows I can't say much about it around here.

parker · 02-01-2008, 05:51 AM

OHhh poor baby's, I bet the feel nakey!!! In time they will grow...I bet your just happy just to have em in your arms again

Brookef18 · 02-01-2008, 06:34 AM

Awww poor bald little babies! What was you MIL thinking? But the bright side is they are healthy and back home... no horrible mishaps! I would cry my eyes out if I had to leave my babies that long. Heck a week is too long! Do they remember you ok and all???

LauraMichelle · 02-01-2008, 06:37 AM

You bet!

Although, it seems an all out one upping contest has started. See, Marilynn had a litter of pups last year, 3 girls, we gave all three to our Grandparents and his parents. His parents were adamant about not wanting animals, not being good with animals (this has obviously been proved WRONG), yet, their dog is so freakin' spoiled it's ridiculous. When we came back our babies had so many little new "quirks," their food had been switched, suddenly they were allowed in bed (big no no at home), they learned to shiver to be held and had been allowed to pee in the garage. Livvy, their dog, hasn't peed on grass since October, she prefers carpet and cement, because it's too cold outside. The typed list of instructions (I'm a little OCD with the kids) had been thrown out the window!

They even kept our dogs things after we reclaimed them! Stating- "Oh, those are Livvy's." No, lady, they're not, you buy your own! After they got Livvy "the cutest dog dish in the world," I asked for Marilynn's old dish back, their response? "Oh, you mean Livvy's old one?" Nooooo, Marilynn's stolen one.

Every time I go over there, I get to see something new and fabulous they've bought her. So, I'm on a mission to buy whatever they get- only way cuter!

GRRRRR!

LauraMichelle · 02-01-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brookef18

Awww poor bald little babies! What was you MIL thinking? But the bright side is they are healthy and back home... no horrible mishaps! I would cry my eyes out if I had to leave my babies that long. Heck a week is too long! Do they remember you ok and all???

Oh yes, they remember just fine. I think they love us more if possible!

See, DH, travels for work and asked me to quit my job to come with him. We've gotten to see majority of the north east in the last 6 months, it's been amazing. Originally we planned to take the kids with us, but after a few months we realized how hard it would be to manage two dogs and a cat. I still want to bring my little girl with us, but he says no. As much as I get irritated with his Mother, I can just be grateful they are well taken care of, if not spoiled so much it takes 2 months to get the dogs we know back.

daisy mae06 · 02-01-2008, 06:42 AM

Awe They Still look So very cute.......
I do have to say WOW you left them with your MIL for 6 months. That was great of her to care for them for that long... If all that went Wrong (in your eyes) was Shorter Hair. That is GREAT

It is Only hair, and Yorkies Hair Grows Really fast.

Cinq1964 · 02-01-2008, 06:42 AM

They still are adorable!!! I don't get what groomers don't understand about trimming. Not totally shaving them!!! About the top knot, I tell them not to cut it. At first I thought this might look funny, but he wasn't shaved just trimmed (go figure, they got it right once) and his face was cut in a puppy cut. Cute as could be!!! There are times I ask for a trim and he looks the same as when I dropped him off!! ugh!!! Anyway, they are adorable and their fur is very healthy and shiny!! It will grow!! Sorry!

LauraMichelle · 02-01-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinq1964

They still are adorable!!! I don't get what groomers don't understand about trimming. Not totally shaving them!!! About the top knot, I tell them not to cut it. At first I thought this might look funny, but he wasn't shaved just trimmed (go figure, they got it right once) and his face was cut in a puppy cut. Cute as could be!!! There are times I ask for a trim and he looks the same as when I dropped him off!! ugh!!! Anyway, they are adorable and their fur is very healthy and shiny!! It will grow!! Sorry!

Well, the problem with groomers is one thing, but they weren't "groomed" per say. MIL, decided she couldn't handle Marilynn going into heat, which is fine, I had been meaning to get her spayed anyway. When she took her into get spayed, after she didn't like what my groomer did, she asked if they had a groomer at the vet. Most vets just have a set of shears and don't do cuts, she told them "I want it short"- and short is what we got. Keep in mind, those pictures were taken when we got home in December, they were groomed in October.

At least she says she knows better now, hopefully she'll heed my warning that their hair is to be done by my groomer. When and if we leave again, my Mom has offered to pick them up and take them to my groomer for us. Just so we don't have this little problem again.

daisy mae06 · 02-01-2008, 07:01 AM

OMG I have to Side with MIL sorry At least you had a great care taker....
Not many would do what she did .. and I bet she didn't charge you

....
Sorry I don't mean to sound harsh, but think about it

I would consider myself really Lucky to have her.

ARCHIE · 02-01-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

OMG I have to Side with MIL sorry At least you had a great care taker....
Not many would do what she did .. and I bet she didn't charge you

....
Sorry I don't mean to sound harsh, but think about it

I would consider myself really Lucky to have her.

Me too

LauraMichelle · 02-01-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

OMG I have to Side with MIL sorry At least you had a great care taker....
Not many would do what she did .. and I bet she didn't charge you

....
Sorry I don't mean to sound harsh, but think about it

I would consider myself really Lucky to have her.

Oh, no, we paid.

And your right, I am lucky to have her.

RMKC · 02-01-2008, 09:44 AM

Been there too,

but i think they still look very cute, one good thing, it will give you a break from Grooming

yorkieusa · 02-01-2008, 11:00 AM

Just think! No knots to comb out!

maxs_momma · 02-01-2008, 11:21 AM

All i can say is if my MIL did that i would be screaming to

LauraMichelle · 02-01-2008, 12:07 PM

Yeah, no knots to comb out is a very good thing! I went crazy about a year ago trying to find a product for Marilynn's hair that would fix the knots. I figure their hair will be long again, just in time for 100 degree weather! Fun, fun!

02-01-2008, 05:43 AM	#1
LauraMichelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 171	Grrrrr, bad haircuts! Back story: Me and the DH left for 6 months to travel, leaving the kids with the MIL. I remember her calling and telling me their hair was too long for her to care for...so, I referred her to our groomer. I sought this groomer out after 2 1/2 years of looking found someone who could do exactly what I wanted. Well, their hair was "still too long," (that's because they were groomed exactly the way I like them done). When we get home this is what we found, two dang near bald Yorkies. I wanted to scream and cry at the same time, I'm still furious waiting for their hair to grow out, it's looking like another 2 months before I can get a good top knot again. They're still cute I know, just not the babies I expected to come back to. Thanks for listening to my rant, Lord knows I can't say much about it around here. Attached Thumbnails

02-01-2008, 06:34 AM	#3
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,855	Awww poor bald little babies! What was you MIL thinking? But the bright side is they are healthy and back home... no horrible mishaps! I would cry my eyes out if I had to leave my babies that long. Heck a week is too long! Do they remember you ok and all??? __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

02-01-2008, 06:42 AM	#6
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Awe They Still look So very cute....... I do have to say WOW you left them with your MIL for 6 months. That was great of her to care for them for that long... If all that went Wrong (in your eyes) was Shorter Hair. That is GREAT It is Only hair, and Yorkies Hair Grows Really fast. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

02-01-2008, 06:42 AM	#7
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	They still are adorable!!! I don't get what groomers don't understand about trimming. Not totally shaving them!!! About the top knot, I tell them not to cut it. At first I thought this might look funny, but he wasn't shaved just trimmed (go figure, they got it right once) and his face was cut in a puppy cut. Cute as could be!!! There are times I ask for a trim and he looks the same as when I dropped him off!! ugh!!! Anyway, they are adorable and their fur is very healthy and shiny!! It will grow!! Sorry! __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com

02-01-2008, 07:01 AM	#9
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	OMG I have to Side with MIL sorry At least you had a great care taker.... Not many would do what she did .. and I bet she didn't charge you .... Sorry I don't mean to sound harsh, but think about it I would consider myself really Lucky to have her. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

02-01-2008, 05:51 AM	#2
parker Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,921	OHhh poor baby's, I bet the feel nakey!!! In time they will grow...I bet your just happy just to have em in your arms again

02-01-2008, 06:37 AM	#4
LauraMichelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 171	You bet! Although, it seems an all out one upping contest has started. See, Marilynn had a litter of pups last year, 3 girls, we gave all three to our Grandparents and his parents. His parents were adamant about not wanting animals, not being good with animals (this has obviously been proved WRONG), yet, their dog is so freakin' spoiled it's ridiculous. When we came back our babies had so many little new "quirks," their food had been switched, suddenly they were allowed in bed (big no no at home), they learned to shiver to be held and had been allowed to pee in the garage. Livvy, their dog, hasn't peed on grass since October, she prefers carpet and cement, because it's too cold outside. The typed list of instructions (I'm a little OCD with the kids) had been thrown out the window! They even kept our dogs things after we reclaimed them! Stating- "Oh, those are Livvy's." No, lady, they're not, you buy your own! After they got Livvy "the cutest dog dish in the world," I asked for Marilynn's old dish back, their response? "Oh, you mean Livvy's old one?" Nooooo, Marilynn's stolen one. Every time I go over there, I get to see something new and fabulous they've bought her. So, I'm on a mission to buy whatever they get- only way cuter! GRRRRR!

02-01-2008, 09:44 AM	#12
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Been there too, but i think they still look very cute, one good thing, it will give you a break from Grooming __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

02-01-2008, 11:00 AM	#13
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Just think! No knots to comb out! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-01-2008, 11:21 AM	#14
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,722	All i can say is if my MIL did that i would be screaming to __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

02-01-2008, 12:07 PM	#15
LauraMichelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 171	Yeah, no knots to comb out is a very good thing! I went crazy about a year ago trying to find a product for Marilynn's hair that would fix the knots. I figure their hair will be long again, just in time for 100 degree weather! Fun, fun!