Re-homing our 9-month old Logan - YorkieTalk.com Forums

puppy_Love08 · 04-26-2008, 07:46 AM

I have posted in the past that my husband and I were considering re-homing Logan. We have talked about this for quite some time, and we have a variety of reasons for even considering doing such a thing.

When we first brought Logan into our home, the timing was not the best, but we didn't want to pass up the opportunity. We had just moved, and my father-in-law was going through some serious health issues that required a lot of our time.

Since then, I have found it difficult to keep the energy needed to give Logan all the attention he needs. I'm still getting up in the middle of the night once or twice to take him outside to potty. Pee pads are not an option, and we really don't have a convenient room to gate him with a pee pad.

Then this week we found out he may have a liver shunt.

Just thinking about re-homing him kills me, but in my HEAD I feel like this may be the best thing. We travel a lot, and we have no one to keep Logan for us since my in-laws can't do it anymore. I want what's best for Logan, and I also want what's best for our entire family.

I am not going to call the breeder who is a vet. When I told him about Logan's potential liver shunt, he seemed irritated that another vet was getting us worried about this. He also said he would not pay for the operation if he needed one, but he would "replace" Logan with another puppy. I'm not complaining about a damaged pair of pants!!

So I called the other vet clinic where I took Logan for his blood work and where we used to take our Maltese before he died. One of the techs there knows a lady who is a client of the clinic's who has two Yorkies and just lost a third a couple of weeks ago. She is going to call this lady to see if she is interested in taking Logan. Of course, she will need to know that she may be facing a huge expense with Logan's liver problem. I should hear back from the tech today.

I am worrying myself sick with this decision. I'm so afraid that if I do re-home Logan I will regret it. And then it's too late.

Have you had to re-home your Yorkie? Can you share your experience and how you made the decision?

BrodyF88 · 04-26-2008, 08:56 AM

no its fine
you are doing what is best for the dog
if i was in a situation where it was overwhelming me and i would feel that the dog wasnt better off with someone else the i would do it
just be selective of who u rehome him too
they need to be in a stable home
best of luck!

puppy_Love08 · 04-26-2008, 10:52 AM

Well, the lady with two Yorkies called me, and we were getting ready to go see where she lives when she called and said she changed her mind. She's not ready for another Yorkie yet; it's too soon after the death of one of their Yorkies. We are trying to find ways to make it work so that Logan can stay with us, but I am not sure my husband is going to go along with this.

Bizzymammabee · 04-26-2008, 10:56 AM

Sorry that you feel the need to rehome him. Maybe contact a yorkie rescue and one of them will find him a good home. I am so sad for him being as he might be sick and have to deal with a new home. But at the end of the day if you can't provide the emotional, physical, financial support and time he needs then he will be better off.

You should check your contract because you might be required to return him to your breeder and not do it on your own. Lots of reputable breeders have this as part of their contract.

puppy_Love08 · 04-26-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Sorry that you feel the need to rehome him. Maybe contact a yorkie rescue and one of them will find him a good home. I am so sad for him being as he might be sick and have to deal with a new home. But at the end of the day if you can't provide the emotional, physical, financial support and time he needs then he will be better off.

You should check your contract because you might be required to return him to your breeder and not do it on your own. Lots of reputable breeders have this as part of their contract.

I didn't get a health contract. And I talked to the breeder, who is a vet, and he said he would not pay for the operation, IF he needs one, but he did say he would give us another puppy. That's not what I want, however.

The Lactulose is causing diarrhea. I just cleaned Logan's crate and gave him a bath. He's not even taking as much of the Lactulose as the vet recommended, and it's still causing diarrhea. So I'm going to stop giving it to him.

nikkinack · 04-26-2008, 12:45 PM

I wish you both good luck, there are a lot of great yorkie rescues out there that would find him a great home.

YorkieRose · 04-26-2008, 01:03 PM

I have rehomed many Yorkies as they retire and ones belonging to others, etc..but never a sick one. Please contact a Yorkie rescue and let them get him healthy before he goes to a new home...the breeder/vet does not owe you the cost of the surgery, only the price of the puppy or a new puppy, whatever the contract stated. Best wishes

puppy_Love08 · 04-26-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I have rehomed many Yorkies as they retire and ones belonging to others, etc..but never a sick one. Please contact a Yorkie rescue and let them get him healthy before he goes to a new home...the breeder/vet does not owe you the cost of the surgery, only the price of the puppy or a new puppy, whatever the contract stated. Best wishes

How does a Yorkie Rescue work? Is it like a shelter? The thought of Logan being in a shelter concerns me. I'd rather he be in a home. We won't know if he needs surgery until some time in June. Does a Rescue pay for dogs' health care to get them well?

Yorkieluv · 04-26-2008, 02:19 PM

A rescue has people whose homes have been checked and they've qualified to be foster moms/dads. These foster parents take care of the dogs and provide them with whatever medical care, behavioral care, etc the dogs may need, and when they become adoptable, they find suitable homes. They are very strict about where the dogs are re-homed.
But you must find a reputable rescue. I know of several if you need suggestions.

YorkieRose · 04-26-2008, 02:38 PM

Ask Yorkiluv for a referral...good luck

Bizzymammabee · 04-26-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by puppy_Love08

I didn't get a health contract. And I talked to the breeder, who is a vet, and he said he would not pay for the operation, IF he needs one, but he did say he would give us another puppy. That's not what I want, however.

The Lactulose is causing diarrhea. I just cleaned Logan's crate and gave him a bath. He's not even taking as much of the Lactulose as the vet recommended, and it's still causing diarrhea. So I'm going to stop giving it to him.

Most breeders won't pay for the operation. They tend to replace the pup or refund what you paid them for the pup. Disgusting of that breeder being a vet to not perform the surgery or get another vet to help with that end at a reduced cost.

Either way getting another dog for you wouldn't be right anyhow as you have said you don't have the time to care for this one.

puppy_Love08 · 04-26-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

A rescue has people whose homes have been checked and they've qualified to be foster moms/dads. These foster parents take care of the dogs and provide them with whatever medical care, behavioral care, etc the dogs may need, and when they become adoptable, they find suitable homes. They are very strict about where the dogs are re-homed.
But you must find a reputable rescue. I know of several if you need suggestions.

Yes, I'd like some suggestions. I don't know that I would go this route, but I'm keeping an open mind.

tammy8833 · 04-26-2008, 03:21 PM

im so sorry for your situration and i cant get over this breeder/vet! he should be ashamed if he is a vet he should know better and be treating the pets better..i think if the public eye saw how a vet was treating one of their own pets and puppies of theirs i think he would have a change of heart on helping..and his dogs being a vet should have been tested before breeding to reduce this factor and being a vet why would he not do the sugery?? some people

good luck hunny

puppy_Love08 · 04-26-2008, 05:46 PM

Tonight I'm feeling rather sick to my stomach at the thought of giving Logan up. I think we are going to try to work it out somehow. The next month orso will be a crucial time for us in trying to decide what to do.

Yorkieluv · 04-26-2008, 07:52 PM

If he's having diarrhea, then you're giving too much lactulose. It's best to give the lactulose 3x a day, but cut back on each of the doses...Skip one dose and when you start back up, cut back. If you only give one dose or two doses, then you're going to end up with diarrhea and then possible constipation if you cut back. That's why 3x a day is best, just lower each dose.
You have to tweak the lactulose doses in order to find the appropriate amount for your particular dog. The goal is for your dog to have two soft bowel movements per day. Not diarrhea, not firm.

04-26-2008, 07:46 AM	#1
puppy_Love08 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AL Posts: 465	Re-homing our 9-month old Logan I have posted in the past that my husband and I were considering re-homing Logan. We have talked about this for quite some time, and we have a variety of reasons for even considering doing such a thing. When we first brought Logan into our home, the timing was not the best, but we didn't want to pass up the opportunity. We had just moved, and my father-in-law was going through some serious health issues that required a lot of our time. Since then, I have found it difficult to keep the energy needed to give Logan all the attention he needs. I'm still getting up in the middle of the night once or twice to take him outside to potty. Pee pads are not an option, and we really don't have a convenient room to gate him with a pee pad. Then this week we found out he may have a liver shunt. Just thinking about re-homing him kills me, but in my HEAD I feel like this may be the best thing. We travel a lot, and we have no one to keep Logan for us since my in-laws can't do it anymore. I want what's best for Logan, and I also want what's best for our entire family. I am not going to call the breeder who is a vet. When I told him about Logan's potential liver shunt, he seemed irritated that another vet was getting us worried about this. He also said he would not pay for the operation if he needed one, but he would "replace" Logan with another puppy. I'm not complaining about a damaged pair of pants!! So I called the other vet clinic where I took Logan for his blood work and where we used to take our Maltese before he died. One of the techs there knows a lady who is a client of the clinic's who has two Yorkies and just lost a third a couple of weeks ago. She is going to call this lady to see if she is interested in taking Logan. Of course, she will need to know that she may be facing a huge expense with Logan's liver problem. I should hear back from the tech today. I am worrying myself sick with this decision. I'm so afraid that if I do re-home Logan I will regret it. And then it's too late. Have you had to re-home your Yorkie? Can you share your experience and how you made the decision? Last edited by puppy_Love08; 04-26-2008 at 07:47 AM.

04-26-2008, 10:56 AM	#4
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Sorry that you feel the need to rehome him. Maybe contact a yorkie rescue and one of them will find him a good home. I am so sad for him being as he might be sick and have to deal with a new home. But at the end of the day if you can't provide the emotional, physical, financial support and time he needs then he will be better off. You should check your contract because you might be required to return him to your breeder and not do it on your own. Lots of reputable breeders have this as part of their contract. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

04-26-2008, 12:45 PM	#6
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	I wish you both good luck, there are a lot of great yorkie rescues out there that would find him a great home. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

04-26-2008, 01:03 PM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	rehoming I have rehomed many Yorkies as they retire and ones belonging to others, etc..but never a sick one. Please contact a Yorkie rescue and let them get him healthy before he goes to a new home...the breeder/vet does not owe you the cost of the surgery, only the price of the puppy or a new puppy, whatever the contract stated. Best wishes

04-26-2008, 02:19 PM	#9
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	A rescue has people whose homes have been checked and they've qualified to be foster moms/dads. These foster parents take care of the dogs and provide them with whatever medical care, behavioral care, etc the dogs may need, and when they become adoptable, they find suitable homes. They are very strict about where the dogs are re-homed. But you must find a reputable rescue. I know of several if you need suggestions. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

04-26-2008, 08:56 AM	#2
BrodyF88 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 66	no its fine you are doing what is best for the dog if i was in a situation where it was overwhelming me and i would feel that the dog wasnt better off with someone else the i would do it just be selective of who u rehome him too they need to be in a stable home best of luck!

04-26-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
puppy_Love08 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AL Posts: 465	Well, the lady with two Yorkies called me, and we were getting ready to go see where she lives when she called and said she changed her mind. She's not ready for another Yorkie yet; it's too soon after the death of one of their Yorkies. We are trying to find ways to make it work so that Logan can stay with us, but I am not sure my husband is going to go along with this.

04-26-2008, 02:38 PM	#10
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	rescue Ask Yorkiluv for a referral...good luck

04-26-2008, 03:21 PM	#13
tammy8833 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,775	im so sorry for your situration and i cant get over this breeder/vet! he should be ashamed if he is a vet he should know better and be treating the pets better..i think if the public eye saw how a vet was treating one of their own pets and puppies of theirs i think he would have a change of heart on helping..and his dogs being a vet should have been tested before breeding to reduce this factor and being a vet why would he not do the sugery?? some people good luck hunny __________________ Tammy YT Gallery Lil Girl Princess & Theodore *Gidget R.I.P**

04-26-2008, 05:46 PM	#14
puppy_Love08 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AL Posts: 465	Tonight I'm feeling rather sick to my stomach at the thought of giving Logan up. I think we are going to try to work it out somehow. The next month orso will be a crucial time for us in trying to decide what to do.

04-26-2008, 07:52 PM	#15
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	If he's having diarrhea, then you're giving too much lactulose. It's best to give the lactulose 3x a day, but cut back on each of the doses...Skip one dose and when you start back up, cut back. If you only give one dose or two doses, then you're going to end up with diarrhea and then possible constipation if you cut back. That's why 3x a day is best, just lower each dose. You have to tweak the lactulose doses in order to find the appropriate amount for your particular dog. The goal is for your dog to have two soft bowel movements per day. Not diarrhea, not firm. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy