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04-28-2005, 08:57 PM | #1 |
Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey
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| Me ranting I could scream!!!! I have a sister that has twin girls who are almost eight years old. She had trouble conceiving so she has really spoiled them. Since they were young the whole family has tried to tell her she was asking for trouble if she didn't get them under control but she hates to see them unhappy about anything. As a result they can be very wild. Well, they LOVE Gus and guess what? Yup, she got them a yorkie!!! If ever there was a household that shouldn't have a small dog it is their house. I fear for this dog. I still can't believe she did this. We are a very close family so she knows all of the dangers because I talk about Gus all the time and don't let her kids even touch him unless I am standing over them. I would NEVER even consider leaving him alone with them for a minute! I know some kids do well with small dogs, another sister (I have five) has a Maltese but she is the boss and has very strict rules. Her eight year old is wonderful with Gus-still supervised but I know she won't pick him up or jump around him. She sits and plays with him. I'm starting to ramble now but I'm sure you can all understand why I'm so upset. I see this as an accident just waiting to happen but there's very little I can do. I will be seeing them this weekend for the girl's communion and I will try to talk some sense into her but I doubt it will do much good. Oh, and to add to my unhappiness I had a girl's name that I loved before I knew I was getting Gus and told them I didn't want to tell anyone because I didn't want anyone to use it in case I ever got a girl. They convinced me to tell them saying they wouldn't use it, yup again, they named her it because her girls loved it. Sorry this is so long but I am very upset and worried about this dog.
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04-28-2005, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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| Erin, you will probably end up with that yorkie, so maybe its good they stole the name! Your sister sounds like she needs to get a grip on her children! Its hard for any mother to see her child unhappy, but its part of life and you just can't give in to everything! |
04-28-2005, 09:07 PM | #3 |
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| Thats horrible! I hope thier yorkie does okay and thats awful they took your name!
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04-28-2005, 09:13 PM | #4 |
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| Wow, Erin, I know you're frustrated! It seems like family can get under our skin like noone else. Can't tell you how many times I've said, "...and did my sister take my advice, NO!!" I think that just increases the aggravation. If your neices are like mine, perhaps they would take some advice straight from you about how to handle and play with the new puppy. Try to teach them the best way to approach her and care for her so that she will love them and not be afraid. Help them to understand that Yorkies are very intelligent and sensitive dogs and are very special and require careful handling from special people. Good luck, I feel your pain!!
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04-28-2005, 10:48 PM | #5 |
Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey
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| Thanks for your replies. eensor, I completely agree. We have tried telling her children need discipline, that it actually makes them happier but to no avail. I thought about the puppy maybe ending up here, I don't think she realizes how much more work and attention lap dogs need. Hearing about it and living it are two completely different things. I'm worried something terrible will happen early on. Cynthia, thank you for the encouraging words. She didn't even want to tell me she got her but I am sleeping at her house tomorrow night so she couldn't wait any longer. She knows I will have plenty to say but sometimes there is no getting through to her. I will try to tell the girls how delicate yorkies are and to be gentle. They don't listen very well though and I don't have high hopes.
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04-29-2005, 02:34 AM | #6 |
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| Oh my, ! I can definitely understand your frustration and concern. Id share the same exact feelings if I were in your shoes. I do hope she listens to you when you try to explain the dangers. WOW, my prayers are on a possible Yorkie in that home for sure!
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04-29-2005, 06:13 AM | #7 |
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| If there is no point in arguing with them, then be supportive. Do a much as you can to be helpful and to teach the girls to be gentle with their new puppy. This is the only way you can help keep this puppy safe. And if this new puppy thing ever wears off then tell them you will be more than happy to take this puppy into your home. good luck. I hope the puppy will be okay. |
04-29-2005, 07:07 AM | #8 |
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| i would be upset too. i don't have any children (way too young only 20) but where i work people come in here with their kids to tour and they make no attempt to control them at all and it's not my place to say anything to them. i really hope all goes and maybe she'll realize that you can't keep such a small dog around young children and give her to you!! |
04-29-2005, 07:49 AM | #9 |
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| It a hard situation, FAMILY, but if it was me my main concern would be the puppy, even if I ticked them off. Atleast you will be there and maybe you can help them under stand. We all know it is a full time job having a yorkie baby. Make it even seem harder and maybe she will realize how hard it is and give it to you. A lot of people don't have any ideal how delicate these puppies are. Good luck, let us know how it goes. Is Gus going with you? If so say look how much Gus loves her, he needs a sister. lol
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04-29-2005, 09:48 AM | #10 |
Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey
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| I feel like an idiot telling you all this but I am so relieved I don't care. The dog isn't real. Thank God. It is a battery operated stuffed animal that can bark and walk. My niece wants everyone to think it's real and over the phone told her aunt (my sister) all about her new puppy. Then her mom gets back on the phone and tries to tell our sister it's fake without coming right out and saying it in front of her daughter. Well, she doesn't catch on and later calls me, freaking me out. I didn't call to ask about the dog until today because it was midnight by the time I got off the phone. I feel so bad for all the terrible things I thought last night. I seriously thought the little maniacs would accidentally kill it and couldn't believe my sister would be so irresponsible. I didn't know how I was going to see this puppy and then leave thinking it was in danger. Sorry for going off on a rant without knowing all the facts but who would've thought it was a fake puppy.
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04-29-2005, 11:03 AM | #11 |
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| LMAO
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04-29-2005, 12:03 PM | #12 |
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| Even though you were mistaken, I think you should be commended for caring and worrying about the puppy. I think your sister needs to call Nanny911: LOL.
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04-29-2005, 01:36 PM | #13 | |
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She does need Nanny911 - lol We did laugh about it, she wanted to know what my reaction was and I told her I thought she had lost her mind. She said she might be crazy but she's not that crazy. I am leaving for her house now and won't even be able to sneak on YT until Sunday. Everyone have a great weekend.
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04-29-2005, 02:49 PM | #14 |
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| Oh, Erin, I am so relieved too!! You know it's like when you have a nightmare and you wake up and think "Thank heavens it was only a dream!!" I'm happy for you!
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04-29-2005, 03:46 PM | #15 |
Esme's My Princess Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami
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| Wow! Your post made me so upset and she is not even my sister! Boy am I relived to find out it isn't a 'real' yorkie! You are a great person for being so concerned for the safety of their dog!!!!!
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