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04-23-2010, 10:23 AM | #1 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Beverly Hills, CA, USA
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| OOOHHH NOOOO!!!! What do I do now?!?! I've been posting about how I'm supposed to pick up my girl in the beginning of May. Yesterday, her owner took her to the vet for her health certificate and he said that she has hip luxation. He said it isn't giving her any pain right now, but that she will require surgery to her hip sockets. He went on to say that as she ages she will experience severe arthritis as a result. Her owner was honest by telling me this and she revealed that her breeder had not been completely honest with her when she purchased her … she was also kind enough to offer to refund the cost of my plane ticket if I decided not to take her…. I know that yorkies can be prone to some health problems, especially the smaller ones … I just don’t know what to do with this information!!! I'm so disappointed, but I had already started to think of her as my furbaby!!! Also, I have a health issue myself that may require surgery, so I feel terrible with the idea of rejecting a furbaby because of a health issue … oh, I'm so confused!!! I don’t want to just think with my heart here, I want to use my head, but I'm having some trouble flipping that brain switch right now … PLEASE HELP!!! Any opinions would be appreciated…. |
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04-23-2010, 10:29 AM | #2 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| Is this a rehome? or from a broker? Personally you will probably need to add $2000 (each area is different) for hip surgery if you decide to take her. This is not something that will just go away and it will be painful for her down the road. I am sure you have fallen in love with her.
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04-23-2010, 10:29 AM | #3 | |
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Best of luck to you.. I feel sorry about the news but you now know, better then down the road.
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04-23-2010, 10:30 AM | #4 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| I'm bumping this up for you so it does not get lost. I know other's have had hip surgery on thier pups and hope someone sees this for you. Wishing you well in your decision. Yes, I can imagine how hard this must be. Good luck to you |
04-23-2010, 10:32 AM | #5 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA
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| soo sorry That is such a tough spot to be in. I know what you mean that in your heart she was already yours. If you are a person of belief I would suggest praying about it. Also, I guess some one will take her on and would hate to think she would wind up being euthanized. But I am sure that is very unlikely. If you think you could possibly deal with it, the breeder should not charge you for her, because of the expense of getting her 'surg-ed' so to speak. Best wishes and prayers for wisdom. There is no wrong or right decision, but what is in your heart either way. |
04-23-2010, 10:32 AM | #6 |
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| That's a hard question and it will also be a hard decision because you've been looking forward to your baby . . . I know for myself, knowing what you now know, I wouldn't continue with the purchase because of the fact that the poor baby does have a dibilitating disease and that you, yourself, might have to have surgery in the future. While it would be wonderful to think she might not need surgery, you have to expect that being diagnosed with hip luxation and ending up being arthritic, she'll be a very special needs dog and will probably end up costing a lot of money and a lot of worry . . . It's just such a hard decision . . .I'm sorry you have to make it . . .
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04-23-2010, 10:34 AM | #7 | |
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04-23-2010, 10:39 AM | #8 | |
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04-23-2010, 10:47 AM | #9 |
LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee
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| awe...I certainly am not jealous of the decision you are facing. I know you have been looking forward to this, but PLEASE make sure you think about the money and time required to care for this baby properly. If you are able and willing to do that, then *I* would continue with my plans and give her a wonderful home. BUT, there is nothing wrong with passing on taking her in if you are not certain you can provide for her all the care she will need. Then, we can just pray she goes to a home where she can be taken care of. |
04-23-2010, 11:06 AM | #10 | |
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04-23-2010, 11:07 AM | #11 |
My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia
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| Personally, I wouldn't go through with it. I know you are excited and "love" her, but you are facing a lot of problems both financial and those that involve the heart. I think it's good that you found out now and before you actually brought the puppy home and really fell in love with her. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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04-23-2010, 11:38 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play
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| I am sorry you got this news on your baby. My 7mo old was recently diagnosed with the same hip condition. Had I known she had this prior to getting her, I think my decision would have been different. I do feel guilty for feeling this way, but I had just spent the last 10 years caring for another dog with a chronic hip condition (but different issue altogether), so my emotions are at play here knowing what may be in store for the future. My vet did say we would play the wait and see game and that surgery may or may not be needed. Of course, now that I have her, I cannot imagine not having her and I will do what ever it takes to make her happy and comfortable. You will make the decision that is right for you, and you have gotten a lot of good advice here to consider.
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04-23-2010, 12:01 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA
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| This is a very hard decision for you and I am sorry you have to go through this. I can tell you my little Sophie Kate had a badly bruised hip this Winter from a fall and it was a lot work taking care of her. We had to make sure she didn't jump up and off furniture and actually had to carry her down and up our stairs. Now with that said, there are a lot of products that I found that helped such as a ramp for the getting on and off the furniture and I used washable pee pads (at first when she was not allowed to walk for long periods of time). I know you are excited to get her and if you think you can devote the extra time, care and expense that would be ideal. Good luck
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04-23-2010, 12:16 PM | #14 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oswego, IL
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| You really have to appreciate someone being honest with you and offering a refund of your plane ticket, with some of the stories here lately thats quite refreshing. With that said, if it were me and I had the money that may be required later, I would still take the furbaby. *Maybe* she will get along well enough to not need surgery....there are no guarantees even with a dog that doesn't have any known problems.
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04-23-2010, 12:19 PM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Sweden
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| Tough decision. If I had the money and the time I would do it in a heartbeat! So many people can't devote the time to care for a special needs pet - if you can it's a great service to the pet and to others as well who neglect pets. I would personally be worried about who would be able to take the dog if I would not do it.
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