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06-04-2008, 04:02 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mill Creek, WA
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| Thinking I might need to find a new home for my Yorkie - Need Advice I'm 25 years old and unfortunately my wife and I are getting a divorce, we have no children, just our little yorkie. She is a little over 7 months old now. I own my own business and am gone 10-12 hours per day and my ex-wife is even more busy than me. I don't trust her to take care of the dog and I know I "could", but I feel like I am unable to give it enough time. It just sits alone almost the whole day. I also feel like in order for me to really move on in life and focus on the things I need to, I can't have the burden of the dog right now, as much as I love her and would miss her. Do you think it would make sense for me to find a new home for her? Would many people even be interested in a Yorkie at this age? She isn't well trained yet, either. Thanks for your help! |
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06-04-2008, 04:03 PM | #2 | |
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Can I make a suggestion..you own your own business so why don't you take her to work with you.
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06-04-2008, 04:05 PM | #3 | |
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7 months is great! I'm sure you'll find someone, maybe even right here that will want her. If I was closer to you, I'd take her. Sorry for everything you're going through and good luck. | |
06-04-2008, 04:06 PM | #4 |
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| I'm sorry for the ordeal you are going thru. I am sure that you can find someone who wants your baby. I don't think 7 months old is too old. Lots of people want older dogs. Good luck.
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06-04-2008, 04:08 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL
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| I am sorry for what you are going through at this time of your life. I wish you all the best. In regards to the yorkie, yes, I am sure that you can find her a home with a family that could really give her the time and attention that she needs. You should post pics and maybe someone here could take care. Hugs, |
06-04-2008, 04:32 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS
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| Please be very careful, though, who you allow to adopt her. Check them out very thoroughly. Make sure that they know all that entails raising a Yorkie. I have heard that you either end up adoring Yorkies or end up hating them. Good luck in re-homing your baby. Wish I was closer. Sorry for your circumstances. Like someone asked, can't you take her with you since you own your own business? I know there are lots of owners that do that and have great luck. Maybe even attract customers.
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06-04-2008, 04:37 PM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I'm sure you'll be able to find a good loving forever home for your furbaby, 7 months is still a pup and it's normal for them to still not be totally trained at that age. My hat goes off to you for being a big enough person to realize your furkid needs to be rehomed. I know you love her and you'll miss her, but knowing she needs more time then you can give her makes you a pretty good preson in my eyes. It take a lot to admit that and an even bigger person to do right by the furkid. Post some pics on here of her if you're able, you just may end up finding her a forever home from with one of the great members here at YT! Good luck to you.
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06-04-2008, 04:39 PM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale
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| dogs can be alone for a while just make sure they have enough food and water or u can do doggy day care...whenever i leave the house i put on animal planet and i leave food and water |
06-04-2008, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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| wow.. so sorry for what you are going thru. I went thru the EXACT same thing three years ago. But sage is a big dog, half sharpei and half akita. I left my husband the house, and it had a huge yard, so it was best for sage to stay with him. Also a dog like that is perfectly fine in a big yard all day. Yorkies require A LOT more care.... But I totally understand where your coming from. I'm sure you will be flooded by people here wanting to adopt her! I just picked up my second two weeks ago, or I would! Two is the LIMIT!!! lol.... Good luck to you, and take good care of yourself during this difficult time. x
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06-04-2008, 06:35 PM | #10 |
Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio
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| Yep as everyone has said, 7 mos is not too old. A lot of people like the older pups. Kudos to you for looking out for your pups best interest as much as it may hurt. I'm sorry about your situation, sometimes life just doesn't always work out like we planned, does it. I'm sure if you post some pics and some more info, a YTer would snatch her up. Then you could see her grow through YT! BUT as said please be careful in your consideration of who if that ends up being your decision. Do your background work on the person, it worth it for your pup Best of luck, I look forward to see you posting again Last edited by erino77; 06-04-2008 at 06:36 PM. Reason: sp |
06-04-2008, 06:41 PM | #11 |
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| Oh I'm sorry. You don't live far from me, maybe we could figure out a way for you to keep her.
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06-04-2008, 09:12 PM | #12 |
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| hoping you find the perfect home for her. How difficult to make this decision, but I applaud you for your willingness to act her best interest.
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06-05-2008, 01:36 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio
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| I'm sorry about your situation and I'm sure this is a difficult decision for you. I think it's important to do what is best for the dog. If you don't have the time to devote to her, then I think it's a very loving choice to find her a new home where someone is able to do that! Good luck! You would have no problem finding a home, Yorkie lovers adopt dogs at all ages, we just adopted a girl who is 2 1/2!
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06-05-2008, 05:47 AM | #14 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| i think whats best for the puppy is a loving home. they really need attention and love and like you said , you work long hours, its not fair for the dog... plus being single again, it not easy doing it by yourself and trying to have a life... my life revolves around my dog and im single. sometimes its not soo good, but thank god i found someone who understands.
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06-05-2008, 05:54 AM | #15 | |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Quote:
good luck !! and yes - you should have many people interested in her - just please screen them well !! It sounds like you want to do right by her and I wish you all the best....can I say something though ?? she isn't an 'it' | |
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