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09-27-2012, 11:25 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota
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| I think I need a little consolation I moved out with my sweet baby girl in July and things were going fine. I seriously hate the woman my dog came from, but the one thing I can admit is that she breeds darn good puppies. After Tallulah got over her initial health problem when she came to live with us, she's had pretty rock-solid health since, which (from what I observe) is really not the norm for Teacup Yorkies. My point to that was that my dog has basically NEVER needed a vet in her entire four years of life beyond the yearly checkup. Every time we go in, the vet and techs comment on how good her health is. I pride myself on having a very healthy girl. Which is why it's been so disappointing to me thus far. I live with four other people who, at the age of twenty-something, should be responsible enough to clean up after themselves. Alas, no. About a month and a half ago, she stepped on glass and one of her toes very nearly became infected. First trip to the vet in our new town. $75 visit. I had the money to handle it, but I'm a college kid too and that bill was at least a month's worth of food. Zip ahead to last week. I found fleas. For 98% of her life she's lived in a wooded area and even the summers she hasn't been treated for fleas, they haven't been a problem. But I went to the vet, got her frontline, called a pest control guy... He told us to stay out for four hours, we stayed out for six to be safe. STILL, she had a bad reaction to the pesticides and was trying to retch on Saturday last. We rushed her to the vet where they shot her up with benadryl and she's had soreness and thrown up once since then. There's one more visit, $136 out of my pocket... So I've made the decision to return her to my mom's house until I finish the year, because it's my last year of school, and I know it's the best thing I can do for her, but I'm heartbroken. She's my baby, which I don't feel I need to explain to you guys. Obviously it's not the end of the world and it's not like I'll never see her again, but she's my everything. I packed up her things last night and she just looked at me with the saddest face as if she were asking "You don't want me anymore, mama? What did I do?" I know it's the right choice, and it's probably dumb to get so upset, but I am. (Sorry, I needed to go off on a tangent.)
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09-27-2012, 11:43 PM | #2 |
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| oh i am so sorry you had to make such a heartwrenching decision . You did what you think is best for your baby and that is what makes you a good mama. i know it was so sad but she will be fine cause she is with family. |
09-28-2012, 02:49 AM | #3 |
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| I am sorry you are going through this but glad you are taking her back home to your moms, she will be safer there. Also since you have college roommates anything can happen since they don't love your dog like you do, she could get out, stepped on, dangerous food could be dropped on the floor etc. Shortly after college I lived in a house with 5 people and the couple that ran the house had a Great Dane, and to be honest I did not care for it and was resentful that we were sort of expected to help out with it. One time everyone but me was gone for the weekend so I had to watch Bentley, we had a small yard with a gate, I let him out and went back to get him about a half hour later and saw him running down the street, someone must have opened the gate, we lived in a busy beach community in CA. Bentley would not come when I called him back and I went chasing him but could not catch him, all I remember was him looking over his shoulder as he hightailed it down the street. I don't remember how long I spent looking for him but he never returned that weekend. I had done nothing wrong because they always put him in the yard, but boy did I feel guilty. They wound up finding him several months later, someone must have found him and then kept him on purpose. Anyway I am sure that you did not expect your roommates to take care of your dog, but anytime you have others living in your house with your dog you can never be certain of what will happen when you are not there. Another example, I had house guests this summer, one of them dropped a prescription sleeping pill on the floor and they did not know it, I found it two days layer, laying right next to Lola's bed, had she chewed it up, it most likely would have been fatal, so I commend you for doing what is best for your little girl, take comfort in the fact that she will be much safer and LOL now you can bring your laundry home and visit your pup at the same time.
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09-28-2012, 03:53 AM | #4 |
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| Its not dumb to be so upset you love her and its going to be hard but you are doing probably the best thing for her which is what a good mommy does. I will keep you an her in my prayers and hope she does ok. Also there is no such thing as teacup yorkies.
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09-28-2012, 04:03 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Usa
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| Aww I'm so sorry that you have to send her to your mom's. But at least this is temporary. I hope time moves swiftly for you to be reunited with your baby.
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09-28-2012, 07:46 AM | #6 |
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| This must have been a tough decision, but I think it was the best for her. I made the conscious decision not to get a dog until I had a place of my own (without roomates) at the age of 21. I was still in college, but knew that Couver would be safe in our apartment. We now have our own beautiful house and a fenced in front and back yard and I know that waiting was the best decision for me. I'm glad you've decided to make the best choice for Tallulah and thank your lucky stars that your mom is willing to take her in. A lot of people don't have that option. Tallulah is one lucky girl to have you as her momma
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09-28-2012, 08:31 AM | #7 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota
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| Thank you, guys. This means a lot. I've never expected my roommates to take care of my baby, because that's what she is. MY baby. What I figured was common sense (clean up your broken glass properly, if you drop onion on the floor, clean it up), is apparently not. And I wish I hadn't come into a situation where I'm living with total strangers because in my heart I know my dog is not being treated with respect and almost by extension, I feel disrespected. It was just really upsetting to pack up her things last night. The only thing I'm comforted by is that she'll be with my mom and my sister, and Charlie, who she loves so very much. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...95233511_n.jpg And it shouldn't feel like the end of the world, because I paid for her to be there and it's not like she can't come visit me... I'm going to miss my snuggle nugget though. Thank you for the support. I'm so glad I found YT and have a place to come to where people get the dog-parent thing. Sidenote: Quote:
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09-28-2012, 08:45 AM | #8 |
Donating YT Addict | Im glad she is ok now and Im glad your taking her to your moms and not just getting rid of her. Your schooling and her care are the utmost important. She will be safe and happy to wait for you at your moms. Hugs you made the right decision
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09-28-2012, 08:51 AM | #9 |
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| You know, that is a sign of maturity and a wonderful sense of responsibility you are showing for "just a college kid"!!!!! You are certainly to be commended for that! And I have to agree with you on both points....point one, it is in Tallulah's very best interest to provide her a safe place to live...unfortunately, your room mates do not have the sense of responsibility YOU are blessed with (GOOD JOB, MOM, RAISING A SENSIBLE YOUNG DAUGHTER!!!), so that safe place is with your mom until you can provide that safety for her! She knows your mom, she will be safe there, and you will be seeing her, so while it will be difficult, it will be tolerable until better arrangements can be made for you and your baby girl! Point two, you are a good momma! You have put what is best for your baby, ahead of what you would rather be doing.....you would rather have her with you, like all of us do, but you have made the sacrifice of separating from your girl, until YOU can be the best place for her to be....you hang in there and stay positive, you are doing the right thing! You BOTH will be better for it...and it will be over and she will be "home" with you before you know it! |
09-28-2012, 09:09 AM | #10 |
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| So sorry you have been faced with this tough decision. You can tell you love Tallulah very much and the fact that you thought of her well being over yours shows that you are definitely a good pet mom. Maybe you can visit on weekends? The good thing is that you know she's in great hands. Good luck with your schooling.
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09-28-2012, 02:50 PM | #11 |
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| I know your heartbreak and agony. I had to fly my Yorkie-Poo 2200 miles back home to my Mom temporarily when I was 19...cried all the way home from the airport...heartbroken. I was so happy when I drove back to pick him up. I ed my but I knew it was best for him at the time.
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10-02-2012, 07:32 AM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota
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| My heart is so broken. Last night I was studying and I kept thinking to reach down to the foot of the bed, but there was no Tallulah there to pet. I was just biking home from class and thought "It's such a nice day, I think I'll take the dog for a walk!" But there's no dog here to go out. This little room of mine feels so empty and cold without her here. I miss my girl.
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10-02-2012, 12:17 PM | #13 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| I know it must be awful for you not to have your little one with you. You know you have done what is best for her. I would not want to leave my dog in a house where I did not know what the other people might be doing with her when I was not here, not to mention the general safety factor. As long as you trust that your mom is taking good care of her it should be a great load off your mind and you will be able to study and go to classes without worrying about what may be going on when you are not there. I hope your last year at school is a good one and I'm sure your little one will be glad to see you when you get home to visit. |
10-02-2012, 01:14 PM | #14 | |
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10-02-2012, 01:54 PM | #15 |
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| Sending you hugs! I know how hard it is to be without your baby. I had to leave mine with my mom years ago when I started a new job in another state...she stayed with my mom until I got a place and got settled. It was sooo hard! Comfort yourself in the fact knowing that you are keeping your baby safe. She knows you love her!
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