My daughter want's to adopt a baby!!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mustangbee · 10-24-2005, 07:33 AM

On the way to school today my daughter asked if we could adopt a baby.
My first thought was oh my, A BABY! I said I’m not sure we are ready to adopt another child at this time. (Three of my five children are adopted, she’s one of them.) I think she heard me talking to my husband last night, as I asked him if Santa would bring me a little yorkie baby. My daughter said no not a real baby, a yorkie baby. Hmmmmmmmm, well we have to see about that, I said and off to school she went.
Now she has me sitting here wondering if it’s a good idea. She is a special needs child, and I have never told her she couldn’t have something. I think its sweet she wants to adopt one, because then they would have something in common. I’m just not sure what age to get, or even where to look for a healthy one. We already have a year old Rottie, four year old Chihuahua & Princess who is going to be three in March. We have a big home with a very large yard, so I know we have lots of room, and more than enough love. Do you think this would be a good idea? And if you do, What age should I look for?
Thanks for your advice!

LvLaila · 10-24-2005, 07:45 AM

Maybe you could look to adopt a special needs Yorkie? Then she could share her love and help the yorkie. I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but maybe a 6-7lb yorkie would be best. The tiny ones are more difficult or more worrisome for an owner as they need a lot of supervision and safety precautions. There may also be less health issues involved. I wouldn't get a Yorkie that is too old, maybe under 4 years is good. You want to be sure it will be around for a long time with your daughter. Good luck!

whispersmom2 · 10-24-2005, 08:23 AM

I agree that a special needs Yorkie could use your special home. I have concerns about having so many pets, especially the Rottie. You could be overwhelmed with those responsibilities and not be able to enjoy a Yorkie as much as you would like. But, I say, if you can manage all that your plate now holds. go for it..

mustangbee · 10-24-2005, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LvLaila

Maybe you could look to adopt a special needs Yorkie? Then she could share her love and help the yorkie. I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but maybe a 6-7lb yorkie would be best. The tiny ones are more difficult or more worrisome for an owner as they need a lot of supervision and safety precautions. There may also be less health issues involved. I wouldn't get a Yorkie that is too old, maybe under 4 years is good. You want to be sure it will be around for a long time with your daughter. Good luck!

I do agree with you on a larger Yorkie. My daughter loves all puppies, but I think she really wants a Yorkie because she knows how much I love to dress up Princess. She is 14, but her mental age is only 9. I think it's sweet she wants to adopt one, I know I'll be taking care of the baby. I'm sure he/she will be sleeping with her. At least I hope so. LOL

mustangbee · 10-24-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by whispersmom2

I agree that a special needs Yorkie could use your special home. I have concerns about having so many pets, especially the Rottie. You could be overwhelmed with those responsibilities and not be able to enjoy a Yorkie as much as you would like. But, I say, if you can manage all that your plate now holds. go for it..

Our Rottie thinks she's a Yorkie. We had another one for 12 years who acted the same way.Princess loves Mandy, they play all day together. We do have lots of pets, but with five children there's lots of love to go around. I'm home all day, as I retired from working after the adoption. I think I will look into a rescue puppy that needs lots of love.

Julz · 10-24-2005, 09:37 AM

I think that is very sweet. I agree on a bigger Yorkie, but not a special needs one. As you said, you will be the one taking care of it. I think it would mean the world to her to have a pet "all her own". And you know a Yorkie will give her tons of love and won't be able to physically hurt her. (I just mean a larger pup/dog can accidently hurt with their tails or claws, that sort of thing). Let us know what you end up doing

twnty_yrs_later · 10-24-2005, 09:51 AM

that is a sweet idea. i agree with Julz go with a bigger Yorkie but not special needs. that might be too much to deal with, since you already have so many responsiblities to handle. she would really be able to appreciate and love having a pup that she could take care of herself for the most part

keep us updated

crystalsmom · 10-24-2005, 10:11 AM

I agree with Julz to go with a larger yorkie but not special needs ( and although a nice
idea but maybe better for someone that would just have that one dog) and you certainly have
your hands full. What extremely lucky children you have to have parents like they do.

reich1514 · 10-24-2005, 10:17 AM

hi, i am a pediatric nurse for the last 24 years. a yorkie is a wonderful small pet but i agree a bigger one would be better. my girlfriend with a boy with special needs just got a bishon and there are some issues. his lower tone and easy excitabilty have caused him to drop the active puppy a few times. he also always wants to be in her face even when she is tired and going inot her crate and i believe that sets a child up for a dog bite even in a great dog(i worked er for 5 years and saw lots of those even from small dogs). only you know your child best and what she and you are capable of. good luck making your decision. michelle

YorkieShadow · 10-24-2005, 12:05 PM

AWW what a sweet heart. I think its a great idea.

mustangbee · 10-25-2005, 08:29 AM

I talked to a lady here today who has a neutered three year old male.
His name is Max, and he is seven pounds. She said he is very sweet, but needed to sell him due to a illness she has. We are going to meet this weekend for a play date with Princess. I'm not going to tell my daughter just yet, I'll wait for the weekend to come. She has a report due Friday, and I think she will be too excited to get it done. I was wondering if I should go over and meet her this week, before I bring my daughter and Princess. Do you think that might be too much to ask?

Julz · 10-25-2005, 08:52 AM

Oh my, I'd definetly go without your daughter first. She will want him no matter what and you will know if he will actually work in your family or not. You couldn't possibly take her there to see him and then you not want him for some reason or another. Please let us know how this goes for you! I really really wish you the very best!!!!!! I also want to hear about how your daughter feels when she does get one (I hope it is this male, sounds perfect!).

mustangbee · 10-25-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Julz

Oh my, I'd definetly go without your daughter first. She will want him no matter what and you will know if he will actually work in your family or not. You couldn't possibly take her there to see him and then you not want him for some reason or another. Please let us know how this goes for you! I really really wish you the very best!!!!!! I also want to hear about how your daughter feels when she does get one (I hope it is this male, sounds perfect!).

I think so too. I don't know her, but she's a friend of a friend from our church.
My friend called her, and we are going to go over there on Friday. If all goes well
I'll bring my daughter & Princess on Saturday. Wish us Luck!

AIM · 10-25-2005, 02:40 PM

Bless you for adopting children and for caring so much about your daughter and her wishes! It sounds like your home would be a wonderful place for an adopted yorkie. We adopted Lucky from a shelter when she was two, and she is our beloved baby, although she does have a few behavioral problems. If you know someone who can no longer care for her yorkie, it could be a good opportunity for you and your daughter. Just make sure that the dog has been well socialized, since you will be introducing it to children and other dogs. Lucky wasn't particularly well socialized by her former owners. She is very loving towards my husband and I and is friendly towards most adult strangers, but she is nervous and anti-social around other dogs and uncertain around children. We have been making an effort to introduce her to new people, places, and dogs, but it is hard to socialize a dog at the age of two which must not have been exposed to much as a pup.

mustangbee · 10-26-2005, 12:32 PM

Your right, I hope he is well socialized. I'm sure I will be able to tell
on Friday. My daughter is very excited, she's been looking in the
paper everyday. If all goes well on Friday, she will meet Max this weekend.
I hope she likes the name Max, (I think it's sweet) it would be hard to change
a three year olds name. But I'm sure she will like it.

I sure am glad Lucky found you!!!!
Have you been on any play dates?
That's a good way to socialize them.

10-24-2005, 07:33 AM	#1
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	My daughter want's to adopt a baby!!!! On the way to school today my daughter asked if we could adopt a baby. My first thought was oh my, A BABY! I said I’m not sure we are ready to adopt another child at this time. (Three of my five children are adopted, she’s one of them.) I think she heard me talking to my husband last night, as I asked him if Santa would bring me a little yorkie baby. My daughter said no not a real baby, a yorkie baby. Hmmmmmmmm, well we have to see about that, I said and off to school she went. Now she has me sitting here wondering if it’s a good idea. She is a special needs child, and I have never told her she couldn’t have something. I think its sweet she wants to adopt one, because then they would have something in common. I’m just not sure what age to get, or even where to look for a healthy one. We already have a year old Rottie, four year old Chihuahua & Princess who is going to be three in March. We have a big home with a very large yard, so I know we have lots of room, and more than enough love. Do you think this would be a good idea? And if you do, What age should I look for? Thanks for your advice! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-24-2005, 07:45 AM	#2
LvLaila YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 266	Maybe you could look to adopt a special needs Yorkie? Then she could share her love and help the yorkie. I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but maybe a 6-7lb yorkie would be best. The tiny ones are more difficult or more worrisome for an owner as they need a lot of supervision and safety precautions. There may also be less health issues involved. I wouldn't get a Yorkie that is too old, maybe under 4 years is good. You want to be sure it will be around for a long time with your daughter. Good luck! __________________ Love my Little Laila!

10-24-2005, 09:51 AM	#7
twnty_yrs_later Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 244	that is a sweet idea. i agree with Julz go with a bigger Yorkie but not special needs. that might be too much to deal with, since you already have so many responsiblities to handle. she would really be able to appreciate and love having a pup that she could take care of herself for the most part keep us updated __________________ Adriana Crunchy

10-24-2005, 10:11 AM	#8
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	I agree with Julz to go with a larger yorkie but not special needs ( and although a nice idea but maybe better for someone that would just have that one dog) and you certainly have your hands full. What extremely lucky children you have to have parents like they do. __________________

10-24-2005, 10:17 AM	#9
reich1514 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: il Posts: 60	hi hi, i am a pediatric nurse for the last 24 years. a yorkie is a wonderful small pet but i agree a bigger one would be better. my girlfriend with a boy with special needs just got a bishon and there are some issues. his lower tone and easy excitabilty have caused him to drop the active puppy a few times. he also always wants to be in her face even when she is tired and going inot her crate and i believe that sets a child up for a dog bite even in a great dog(i worked er for 5 years and saw lots of those even from small dogs). only you know your child best and what she and you are capable of. good luck making your decision. michelle

10-24-2005, 08:23 AM	#3
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I agree that a special needs Yorkie could use your special home. I have concerns about having so many pets, especially the Rottie. You could be overwhelmed with those responsibilities and not be able to enjoy a Yorkie as much as you would like. But, I say, if you can manage all that your plate now holds. go for it..

10-24-2005, 09:37 AM	#6
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	I think that is very sweet. I agree on a bigger Yorkie, but not a special needs one. As you said, you will be the one taking care of it. I think it would mean the world to her to have a pet "all her own". And you know a Yorkie will give her tons of love and won't be able to physically hurt her. (I just mean a larger pup/dog can accidently hurt with their tails or claws, that sort of thing). Let us know what you end up doing

10-24-2005, 12:05 PM	#10
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	AWW what a sweet heart. I think its a great idea.

10-25-2005, 08:29 AM	#11
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	I talked to a lady here today who has a neutered three year old male. His name is Max, and he is seven pounds. She said he is very sweet, but needed to sell him due to a illness she has. We are going to meet this weekend for a play date with Princess. I'm not going to tell my daughter just yet, I'll wait for the weekend to come. She has a report due Friday, and I think she will be too excited to get it done. I was wondering if I should go over and meet her this week, before I bring my daughter and Princess. Do you think that might be too much to ask? __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-25-2005, 08:52 AM	#12
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Oh my, I'd definetly go without your daughter first. She will want him no matter what and you will know if he will actually work in your family or not. You couldn't possibly take her there to see him and then you not want him for some reason or another. Please let us know how this goes for you! I really really wish you the very best!!!!!! I also want to hear about how your daughter feels when she does get one (I hope it is this male, sounds perfect!).

10-25-2005, 02:40 PM	#14
AIM Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 95	Bless you for adopting children and for caring so much about your daughter and her wishes! It sounds like your home would be a wonderful place for an adopted yorkie. We adopted Lucky from a shelter when she was two, and she is our beloved baby, although she does have a few behavioral problems. If you know someone who can no longer care for her yorkie, it could be a good opportunity for you and your daughter. Just make sure that the dog has been well socialized, since you will be introducing it to children and other dogs. Lucky wasn't particularly well socialized by her former owners. She is very loving towards my husband and I and is friendly towards most adult strangers, but she is nervous and anti-social around other dogs and uncertain around children. We have been making an effort to introduce her to new people, places, and dogs, but it is hard to socialize a dog at the age of two which must not have been exposed to much as a pup.

10-26-2005, 12:32 PM	#15
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Your right, I hope he is well socialized. I'm sure I will be able to tell on Friday. My daughter is very excited, she's been looking in the paper everyday. If all goes well on Friday, she will meet Max this weekend. I hope she likes the name Max, (I think it's sweet) it would be hard to change a three year olds name. But I'm sure she will like it. I sure am glad Lucky found you!!!! Have you been on any play dates? That's a good way to socialize them. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS