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05-08-2012, 05:20 PM | #1 |
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| Rescuing an adult Yorkie My husband and I were talking tonight about eventually getting another furbaby (a year or 2 down the road). Of course I got super excited and started looking at rescues in our area (have car will travel to neighboring states). I have found that several that I looked at won't allow them to go to a home with a young child. As some of you know I have a 4 year old skin son (see avatar). Our son is so amazing with Georgie and really he caters to him like we do. He gives Georgie belly rubs and love when Georgie allows him to (and unders supervision). I think for most people having a Yorkie and a younger child isn't a great idea. I guess I just think we are different, but I do understand a rescues point of view completely. Having said that do you all think I should just try to look into rescuing a different breed until our son is older? I appreciate everyone's honest opinion and want to do the right thing. Thanks
__________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! |
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05-08-2012, 05:30 PM | #2 |
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| I understand that your son is great with your yorkie. I have 6kids,and when I brought home 3 tiny poodles about 10yrs ago,everyone did amazing with them. It is unfortunate that not all young children are good with small dogs and alot of small dogs are not good with young children. Im thinking that several of the rescues have this rule because they want to protect not only the dogs that have come from some bad situations but protect any young child that comes into contact with them. As for a different breed ,hmmm. I dont know. The only rescue that is in my house is an 11yr old pom that was my mothers and either I took her or she would of ended up at the pound (can not even imagine). She has always been great with little kids. If you are willing to take your time in finding a rescue and your heart is set on a yorkie. I would wait until your son is a bit older or see if a yorkie rescue close to you is willing to observe your son with animal. Hopefully someone connected with a rescue will have a better answer for you. |
05-08-2012, 05:36 PM | #3 |
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| Most rescue groups will not place a dog in a home with small children regardless of the breed or the nature of the child. The primary reason behind this is because rescue dogs come from some of the most abusive situations and not everything can be known about their history. These past experiences can trigger some unpredictable behaviors in rescue dogs, including aggressive behavior. An adult can handle a bit better than a child. |
05-08-2012, 05:39 PM | #4 | |
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05-08-2012, 05:40 PM | #5 | |
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05-08-2012, 05:45 PM | #6 |
Max Main's Mamma Donating YT Member | Go for a Yorkie!!!! Maybe the rescuer will make an exception for you if you bring your son and Georgie with you to meet your new furbaby. Is a 6 year old still considered a "small child"? Awweee. That must be so exciting for you! I truly believe in fate and your new family member will be perfect no matter what.
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05-08-2012, 05:48 PM | #7 | |
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05-08-2012, 06:01 PM | #8 |
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| My 4 year old is also amazing w/ small animals. We just adopted 2 adult yorkies and she is so gentle. Even my 21 month old daughter knows not to pick them up (of course my kiddos are always supervised w/ our new family members). Anyway, I adopted from a private individual for the same reason - we have National Mill Dog Rescue here in Colorado Springs and that really wasn't an option for us. |
05-09-2012, 07:29 AM | #9 | |
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05-09-2012, 07:37 AM | #10 |
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| I will not sell a Yorkie to a family with a child under 6 years of age, I try VERY hard to run that up to 8 years old! If I can watch the 6 year old child, and assess their motor skills closely, I may make an exception and allow that family to have one of my larger Yorkies (7# or more). A child under 6 years of age, thru no fault of their own, just has not developed the coordination skills or motor maturity to safely maneuver around a small dog. If they fall on or trip over a 5-7 lb yorkie, they can do considerable damage, even killing the dog. A larger, sturdier Yorkie 7# or larger, (and I do have those outliers!)makes a wonderful pet for a family with children 8 and older. And of course, runts 3# or less, should never leave the breeder, unless it is to a well know buyer, with NO kids, and NO other pets....someone with tons of working knowledge of Yorkies, tons of experience not only with runts but with Yorkies in general. |
05-09-2012, 07:59 AM | #11 | |
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05-09-2012, 08:21 AM | #12 | |
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05-09-2012, 08:27 AM | #13 |
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| That's something we are very familiar and comfortable with. Georgie had AAI surgery in September and we spent 6k (not including diagnosis and follow-ups). I can say he has been to the vet more in his 6 1/2 years than any furbaby I have ever had combined. No regrets though he's our sweet boy I wish everyone understood the cost and factored that into their decision.
__________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! |
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