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jegi0107 · 02-18-2009, 08:48 AM

Hello all.. I will be a new owner to a 3yr old female yorkie... A little background: The current owner moved from fl to ny, a house to an apt. she is overwheled and prefered to give away the two yorkie (she also has an 11 month old male) instead of not giving them the time and love they deserve. Originally, I was going to take both, however she notified me and said that she will keep the younger one because her children begged to keep him. She said that was the only reason to keeping Toby than Missy. She syas that Missy is 3 yrs old, well behaved, and healthy. Missy has never been breeded and both dogs were purchased from the saem breeder, however are not bro/sis.... She told me that Missy is due for her yearly immunizations, which as soon as I get her I will take her to a vet. Is there anything that I should be concerned with as I am getting an older dog and not a puppy???? Any advice is appreciative. (I have had dogs before, mostly labs and pits but I have always brought them home as puppies)

TeresaM · 02-18-2009, 09:13 AM

Hi!

Is she spayed? If not that would be one thing I'd get taken care of right away. I'm not sure how much the vets in NY push the Lepto shot, but I would recommend not getting that. It is not required and Yorkies can have a lot of problems with it. Do a little searching on here for threads that talk about it. You can also do an internet search for Lepto and you'll find a lot of info there too. None of my have ever, or will ever, get that shot.

Other then that, I think just be prepared for her to maybe be a little depressed acting. She's use to having another dog and kids around. Take her on as many walks as you can to help bond with her. Walking is the best way to bond with them. Give her room to explore and get settled in. Try your best to let her initiate the contact at first. Whenever I got an adult dog, I always made sure I had treats with me so that whenever they did come to me I had something good to give them.

Read as much on here as you can. There is soooo much great info on this site. Ask as many questions as you want, we all love to share our advice and experiences. And please post pictures as soon as you can!

SophieKatesMom · 02-18-2009, 09:17 AM

I can't offer much advice since I am a first time dog owner also and mine is still a puppy.

Would it be out of line to ask her if you can take the Yorkie to your Vet for an examination? I think regardless, that would be my first priority and to get her updated on her shots.

I kind of feel badly that the poor dog is going be seperated from her family, I hope you take her.

I can tell that owning my Yorkie has been one of the best most rewarding experiences of my life. She is loyal, sweet and fiesty - such a joy to be around.

Good Luck and be warned these little dogs are addicting.

MyDuke · 02-18-2009, 09:47 AM

I'm glad that you're able to take atleast one and doing your research.
The advice so far are right on. And if she's not spayed, look into taking her to People for Animal in Hillside, NJ after taking her to the vet ofcourse. But I took my Duke there and they did a great job for a portion of what the vets would.
Enjoy her and take your time also.
We are in Jersey City if you want to have a play date.

LilMissy · 02-18-2009, 09:50 AM

I have a Missy too

W*E*L*C*O*M*E!

SweetViolet · 02-18-2009, 10:05 AM

In the past five years I have rescued 4 small dogs. The thing I found most helpful was to put the dogs in bed with me at night and let them sleep cuddled against me. I let this go on from 2 to 5 nights, depending on how sad the dog seems. This seems to calm the dog and give him/her something to cling to in a very stressful time.

Be prepared for symptoms of separation anxiety. One of my dogs had been raised with a sibling...six years they were together and then they were separated. Nobody told us, so we couldn't figure out why this sweet little dog howled for the entire time we were gone. After a year of futile attempts to solve the problem, my husband got another dog and shortly thereafter he stopped howling. A year later we got his sister and he was her shadow until she passed about a year ago. He was SO excited when he saw her again after a 3 year separation, I actually cried, his reaction was so touching!

So if she starts behaving badly...crying, tearing things up, forgetting her house training, suspect she is mourning the loss of her companion and/or family. Don't punish her, just correct her, and consider getting her a friend. I've heard Yorkies are even better in pairs...and when Puddin' gets a little bigger, I aim to find out!

MollysMum54 · 02-18-2009, 10:55 AM

I rescued molly when she was 2years old and she settled in really quickly. I had my vet give her a check up and had her spayed as soon as i could. I tried to get her to sleep downstairs, but that lasted 2 nights, then she was on my bed, where she has slept at night for the last 18 months!
I would always recommend adopting an older doggie.

02-18-2009, 08:48 AM	#1
jegi0107 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: union city Posts: 4	New owner and clueless Hello all.. I will be a new owner to a 3yr old female yorkie... A little background: The current owner moved from fl to ny, a house to an apt. she is overwheled and prefered to give away the two yorkie (she also has an 11 month old male) instead of not giving them the time and love they deserve. Originally, I was going to take both, however she notified me and said that she will keep the younger one because her children begged to keep him. She said that was the only reason to keeping Toby than Missy. She syas that Missy is 3 yrs old, well behaved, and healthy. Missy has never been breeded and both dogs were purchased from the saem breeder, however are not bro/sis.... She told me that Missy is due for her yearly immunizations, which as soon as I get her I will take her to a vet. Is there anything that I should be concerned with as I am getting an older dog and not a puppy???? Any advice is appreciative. (I have had dogs before, mostly labs and pits but I have always brought them home as puppies)

02-18-2009, 09:13 AM	#2
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	Hi! Is she spayed? If not that would be one thing I'd get taken care of right away. I'm not sure how much the vets in NY push the Lepto shot, but I would recommend not getting that. It is not required and Yorkies can have a lot of problems with it. Do a little searching on here for threads that talk about it. You can also do an internet search for Lepto and you'll find a lot of info there too. None of my have ever, or will ever, get that shot. Other then that, I think just be prepared for her to maybe be a little depressed acting. She's use to having another dog and kids around. Take her on as many walks as you can to help bond with her. Walking is the best way to bond with them. Give her room to explore and get settled in. Try your best to let her initiate the contact at first. Whenever I got an adult dog, I always made sure I had treats with me so that whenever they did come to me I had something good to give them. Read as much on here as you can. There is soooo much great info on this site. Ask as many questions as you want, we all love to share our advice and experiences. And please post pictures as soon as you can! __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

02-18-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	I can't offer much advice since I am a first time dog owner also and mine is still a puppy. Would it be out of line to ask her if you can take the Yorkie to your Vet for an examination? I think regardless, that would be my first priority and to get her updated on her shots. I kind of feel badly that the poor dog is going be seperated from her family, I hope you take her. I can tell that owning my Yorkie has been one of the best most rewarding experiences of my life. She is loyal, sweet and fiesty - such a joy to be around. Good Luck and be warned these little dogs are addicting. __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate

02-18-2009, 09:47 AM	#4
MyDuke YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ & NY Posts: 356	I'm glad that you're able to take atleast one and doing your research. The advice so far are right on. And if she's not spayed, look into taking her to People for Animal in Hillside, NJ after taking her to the vet ofcourse. But I took my Duke there and they did a great job for a portion of what the vets would. Enjoy her and take your time also. We are in Jersey City if you want to have a play date. __________________ Owned by a Yorkie name Duke

02-18-2009, 09:50 AM	#5
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I have a Missy too WELCOME! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

02-18-2009, 10:05 AM	#6
SweetViolet Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Immaterial Posts: 351	In the past five years I have rescued 4 small dogs. The thing I found most helpful was to put the dogs in bed with me at night and let them sleep cuddled against me. I let this go on from 2 to 5 nights, depending on how sad the dog seems. This seems to calm the dog and give him/her something to cling to in a very stressful time. Be prepared for symptoms of separation anxiety. One of my dogs had been raised with a sibling...six years they were together and then they were separated. Nobody told us, so we couldn't figure out why this sweet little dog howled for the entire time we were gone. After a year of futile attempts to solve the problem, my husband got another dog and shortly thereafter he stopped howling. A year later we got his sister and he was her shadow until she passed about a year ago. He was SO excited when he saw her again after a 3 year separation, I actually cried, his reaction was so touching! So if she starts behaving badly...crying, tearing things up, forgetting her house training, suspect she is mourning the loss of her companion and/or family. Don't punish her, just correct her, and consider getting her a friend. I've heard Yorkies are even better in pairs...and when Puddin' gets a little bigger, I aim to find out! __________________ Sweet Violet Puddin's Mama

02-18-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	I rescued molly when she was 2years old and she settled in really quickly. I had my vet give her a check up and had her spayed as soon as i could. I tried to get her to sleep downstairs, but that lasted 2 nights, then she was on my bed, where she has slept at night for the last 18 months! I would always recommend adopting an older doggie.