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Mykkah · 10-15-2013, 11:59 AM

The two loves of my life Moses and Bentley are in need of a great new home full of love. My wife and I are about to have our first child and being that I'm the one who takes care of these little guys we've decided that since my wife is quitting her job and I'll be picking up a second that they'll get lost in the mix. It breaks my heart to even consider this option (I'm litterally having some depression issues), but I'm one of those weird people that like animals more than people and I believe this is the best for them.

They just turned 3 yrs old on October 12th and they're scrappy little brothers. Moses is the bigger one (about 9lbs) and Bentley is the small one (about 6lbs). I'm looking for someone to adopt them both and commit to keep them together for life as they really do need each other. I really want someone who know's Yorkies, so preferably no first timers...

They're some of the most loving and fun dogs you'll ever meet and the majority of our days are spent going on walks and playing around in the house. I'm a photographer and work from home so these guys are use to having someone around all day. They're not really in to kids because they're tiny and don't like being man handled so ideally someone older would be preferable.

Bentley, He'd live on your lap if he could and he's the sweetest little guy you'll every meet. He does have some anxiety issues as he was my brothers dog for the first year and kept in a cage almost 18 hours a day. My brothers kids exercised him by letting him out and chasing him so as you could imagine it wasn't a good environment and what that's done to the little guy. He's a little snappy with his brother when they're barking at squirrels and stealing treats, but otherwise he's recovered wonderfully! My wife and I rescued him from my idiot brother about two years ago when I found out how he was being treated.

Moses, He's just wonderful! He reminds me of a little teddybear with a sweet personality and an independent spirit! He's either wanting to go outside and walk or he's sleeping on a pile of clothes in the bedroom. He loves walks (short ones) and we go on about 4 a day... We don't have a fenced in yard, but I'd really love it if you did.

Moses sleeps beside the bed in his bed and loves saying hello in the mornings by asking to come up, and bentley prefers sleeping in a blanket rolled into a "O" on the bed or sometimes couch. Moses uses his paws like little hands to let you know what he wants and bentley has a cute little whimper to tell you something.

I could go on for hours about their personalities and habits and I will with the right match, but I'll try to keep it short.

The boys both would need help becoming fully house trained as they go outside and inside on Pee-Pads. They've never been crate trained either. I'm home all day so we like to hang out and chill in the living room so I've never needed to crate them.

They hate cats, squirrels, and birds. They bark at other dogs, but they're both great with dogs if you let them go meet them

. Then they'll walk away like they're hot stuff and the dog is yesterdays news... lol

I love them more than I can say and I really hope there's someone out there as obsessed as I am to keep these boys life full of love and happiness. They are wonderful, beautiful, and full of life!

Here are some pictures attached to my instagram account

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Thank you!

-Micah

nanahas3 · 10-15-2013, 06:58 PM

I am so sorry you are having to give up these handsome little guys. Will be praying you find them the very best of homes.

Bellabean · 10-15-2013, 07:21 PM

I hope you find a wonderful hone! I know your heart must be broken.

lillymae · 10-15-2013, 07:29 PM

Your post breaks my heart. I'm so sorry you are having to rehome your boys but congrats on the new baby. Many of us here have new babies & other kids as well. I do Daycare in my home as do a few others here at YT & we manage. I am always in favor of the owner finding a way to make if work out but IF you simply can't then a reputable Yorkie Rescue is your best bet. A Rescue WILL keep them together if that's your wishes & they do Vet checks, Home visits & often revisits AND IF they don't for any reason feel that the home turns out not to be in the best interest of the dog/s, they have the Legal rite to remove them from the home. BUT they rarely have the need to do so as their screening is very thorough. I wish you much luck.

theporkieyorkie · 10-20-2013, 05:10 PM

Oh wow....I just looked at your pics of them. They look really cute and it looks like you love them a lot. I have 2 boys and I can't begin to imagine life without them. They are a lot of work, but I love their little furbutts.

It sounds like you really love them....perhaps you should consider waiting until the baby comes and see how things go first. It may take a minute, but these little guys can surprise you. Mine were constantly home with someone 24/7 and my living situation changed drastically to the point where they had to be home alone a lot more. They were upset at first. It took a few weeks and a steady routine and they did adjust. I definitely don't have all of the time I want to have with them and I've had to find ways to make things work....but I do my best with them. There are lots of people with kids and yorkies on here that probably have some great advice on how to introduce the two.

If it's a money issue, I've found ways to cut corners as well. There are low cost vet clinics...I am signed up to get coupons for the food I feed(just got $3.00 off a $18 bag of food yesterday)...i am constantly looking for sales and I groom at home, which saves a lot of money.

Ultimately, you've got to do what's best for you and your family...but I've seen a few cases where people were having their first child and they were sure their dogs wouldn't cope well with the change and would have to go...and they ended up being great with the new baby.

Good luck and congrats on the new baby!!

sandy simpson · 10-20-2013, 07:05 PM

If I lived close to you I would come get those adorable dogs. I pray you will find a really dog loving person to take your dogs. Be picky and do not let them go to just anyone. They are precious.

Mykkah · 10-21-2013, 11:25 AM

Thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement! I do feel that finding them a new and loving home is the way to go at this point after speaking with my wife. Do you all believe that a rescue is a good option? I don't know much about "rescues" and to me all I can think of is dogs kept in a cage at a shelter... I don't want that at all! These little guys need belly rubs, walks and a ton of love! They sleep with us about every other night if that tells you anything...

Have any of you ever heard of "Save a Yorkie Rescue"? I want to find a place that will find them the perfect home as well as make the transition easy and stress free on them.

Any advise or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

theporkieyorkie · 10-21-2013, 12:32 PM

IMO, working with a rescue is definitely the best way to go when it comes to rehoming your pets.

Unlike shelters, a lot of rescues use foster home settings for their dogs...meaning someone takes the dog into the home and they care for it and love it like their own pet until it finds its furever home. Rescue's, IMO give better health care. They also seem to stress the dogs out much less since they are in a home environment instead of some huge kennel setting where a lot of dogs don't thrive. On top of that, a lot of rescues don't seem to have the time limits that a lot of shelters have. If you take your dog to the humane society here, there is a chance your dog will be put down. Rescues tend to be more patient and forgiving than shelters do. I've seen dogs stay at rescues for a year plus.

On top of it all...IMO, most rescues do a better job at placing pets. Since they aren't so worried about a time limit and other dogs needing the spaces, they take the time to find the right adopter. A lot require home visits...they do back ground checks...some require fences....and a lot will make you sign a return policy, meaning that if the dog doesn't work out, it goes back to the rescue and nowhere else. It is much harder to adopt a dog from a rescue than it is from a shelter because the rescue wants to find the best home they can.

I will say...it's probably going to be a lot more challenging to rehome both of your boys in the same home. That means someone is going to want to adopt 2 dogs. What they do have going for them is that they are younger and they are small dogs. Small dogs tend to get adopted out much quicker than bigger dogs...and taking 2 small dogs on is not as big of a task as taking 2 big ones on.

I am not super familiar with a lot of rescues out of my area, but I would call around and ask questions. I know that some rescues will let you participate in the process of rehoming your dogs. If you don't have to give them up ASAP, they may even let you keep them until they find a new home, or the baby comes...whichever comes first.

You could also place up flyers at local vet clinics to see if anyone is interested...and on other pet forums. Maybe someone will step up here and want to take your boys. I've seen other people post that they needed to rehome their pets and people have shown interest here.

Hope this help a little!! I am sure there are others here who can tell you a lot more than I can. I know quite a few people here, bless their hearts, are involved in rescue's and rehoming Yorkies. Hopefully they can chime in with some more advice.

TxVicki · 10-21-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykkah

Thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement! I do feel that finding them a new and loving home is the way to go at this point after speaking with my wife. Do you all believe that a rescue is a good option? I don't know much about "rescues" and to me all I can think of is dogs kept in a cage at a shelter... I don't want that at all! These little guys need belly rubs, walks and a ton of love! They sleep with us about every other night if that tells you anything...

Have any of you ever heard of "Save a Yorkie Rescue"? I want to find a place that will find them the perfect home as well as make the transition easy and stress free on them.

Any advise or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Save A Yorkie Rescue is a very REPUTABLE RESCUE Group. They are in Fosters Homes while waiting for the perfect home.
Just make sure that you really want to do this, as when you surrender to a rescue group, it can not be reversed. They will make you sign a release form that you are surrendering them.

lillymae · 10-21-2013, 08:59 PM

Yes, Save A Yorkie is a very Reputable Yorkie Rescue & I would deff, if I HAD to give up one of mine , go with them. Your babies would be placed in a background checked Foster home & get all the belly rubs they desired both before & after their adoption. Yorkie Rescues are VERY picky about who they adopt to & do very thorough screening on the potential adopters & that's what you want, to ensure they NEVER end up in a shelter or worse.

intilis · 10-21-2013, 11:55 PM

I can echo the posts above about Save A Yorkie Rescue! I have worked with the founder, Marilyn Faughner, and she is a true yorkie lover. The group has VERY high standards regarding the adoptive homes they place their pups in. If you go with them you can be certain your pups will find the perfect home. I you do decide to place them yourself, please make sure you check vet references at the very least.

Mykkah · 10-22-2013, 04:47 AM

Thank you for that great insight! That makes me feel much better about placing them with SAY Rescue. I'll keep you all updated as things change. Thanks again for all of your great support!

lynzy420 · 10-22-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mykkah

Thank you for that great insight! That makes me feel much better about placing them with SAY Rescue. I'll keep you all updated as things change. Thanks again for all of your great support!

I know your doing the right thing, because I know you wouldn't be doing it if you didn't think you had to. I would like to make a suggestion to you, please talk at length openly and honestly to someone about this, come to a real understanding and acceptance of this, I've seen couples fight over this years down the line. Good Luck and yes a Rescue is the best way to go.

JuliannaB · 10-22-2013, 07:18 AM

Wow... tough decision I am sure! Wishing you the best during this process. Congrats on the baby

Mykkah · 11-21-2013, 06:19 PM

So after connect exiting with "SAY" rescue they've suggested that I split the boys up for the sake of adoption. If I thought I was full of sorrow before it's just been multiplied x1000 thinking of them being split up. The foster moms each would have a yorkie of their own so the boys wouldn't be technically alone at first, but once adopted it'd just be them. Am I being selfish for wanting them to be together or should I get past this ideal??

Advice and encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

10-15-2013, 11:59 AM	#1
Mykkah YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lynchburg, VA, USA Posts: 5	2 great boys in need of a new and loving home. The two loves of my life Moses and Bentley are in need of a great new home full of love. My wife and I are about to have our first child and being that I'm the one who takes care of these little guys we've decided that since my wife is quitting her job and I'll be picking up a second that they'll get lost in the mix. It breaks my heart to even consider this option (I'm litterally having some depression issues), but I'm one of those weird people that like animals more than people and I believe this is the best for them. They just turned 3 yrs old on October 12th and they're scrappy little brothers. Moses is the bigger one (about 9lbs) and Bentley is the small one (about 6lbs). I'm looking for someone to adopt them both and commit to keep them together for life as they really do need each other. I really want someone who know's Yorkies, so preferably no first timers... They're some of the most loving and fun dogs you'll ever meet and the majority of our days are spent going on walks and playing around in the house. I'm a photographer and work from home so these guys are use to having someone around all day. They're not really in to kids because they're tiny and don't like being man handled so ideally someone older would be preferable. Bentley, He'd live on your lap if he could and he's the sweetest little guy you'll every meet. He does have some anxiety issues as he was my brothers dog for the first year and kept in a cage almost 18 hours a day. My brothers kids exercised him by letting him out and chasing him so as you could imagine it wasn't a good environment and what that's done to the little guy. He's a little snappy with his brother when they're barking at squirrels and stealing treats, but otherwise he's recovered wonderfully! My wife and I rescued him from my idiot brother about two years ago when I found out how he was being treated. Moses, He's just wonderful! He reminds me of a little teddybear with a sweet personality and an independent spirit! He's either wanting to go outside and walk or he's sleeping on a pile of clothes in the bedroom. He loves walks (short ones) and we go on about 4 a day... We don't have a fenced in yard, but I'd really love it if you did. Moses sleeps beside the bed in his bed and loves saying hello in the mornings by asking to come up, and bentley prefers sleeping in a blanket rolled into a "O" on the bed or sometimes couch. Moses uses his paws like little hands to let you know what he wants and bentley has a cute little whimper to tell you something. I could go on for hours about their personalities and habits and I will with the right match, but I'll try to keep it short. The boys both would need help becoming fully house trained as they go outside and inside on Pee-Pads. They've never been crate trained either. I'm home all day so we like to hang out and chill in the living room so I've never needed to crate them. They hate cats, squirrels, and birds. They bark at other dogs, but they're both great with dogs if you let them go meet them . Then they'll walk away like they're hot stuff and the dog is yesterdays news... lol I love them more than I can say and I really hope there's someone out there as obsessed as I am to keep these boys life full of love and happiness. They are wonderful, beautiful, and full of life! Here are some pictures attached to my instagram account #moandbean Instagram photos \| Webstagram - the best Instagram viewer Thank you! -Micah

10-15-2013, 06:58 PM	#2
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	I am so sorry you are having to give up these handsome little guys. Will be praying you find them the very best of homes. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

10-15-2013, 07:21 PM	#3
Bellabean YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Ridgeville, Oh. US Posts: 1,396	I hope you find a wonderful hone! I know your heart must be broken. __________________ Kathy & Bella

10-20-2013, 07:05 PM	#6
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	dog If I lived close to you I would come get those adorable dogs. I pray you will find a really dog loving person to take your dogs. Be picky and do not let them go to just anyone. They are precious.

10-21-2013, 12:32 PM	#8
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	IMO, working with a rescue is definitely the best way to go when it comes to rehoming your pets. Unlike shelters, a lot of rescues use foster home settings for their dogs...meaning someone takes the dog into the home and they care for it and love it like their own pet until it finds its furever home. Rescue's, IMO give better health care. They also seem to stress the dogs out much less since they are in a home environment instead of some huge kennel setting where a lot of dogs don't thrive. On top of that, a lot of rescues don't seem to have the time limits that a lot of shelters have. If you take your dog to the humane society here, there is a chance your dog will be put down. Rescues tend to be more patient and forgiving than shelters do. I've seen dogs stay at rescues for a year plus. On top of it all...IMO, most rescues do a better job at placing pets. Since they aren't so worried about a time limit and other dogs needing the spaces, they take the time to find the right adopter. A lot require home visits...they do back ground checks...some require fences....and a lot will make you sign a return policy, meaning that if the dog doesn't work out, it goes back to the rescue and nowhere else. It is much harder to adopt a dog from a rescue than it is from a shelter because the rescue wants to find the best home they can. I will say...it's probably going to be a lot more challenging to rehome both of your boys in the same home. That means someone is going to want to adopt 2 dogs. What they do have going for them is that they are younger and they are small dogs. Small dogs tend to get adopted out much quicker than bigger dogs...and taking 2 small dogs on is not as big of a task as taking 2 big ones on. I am not super familiar with a lot of rescues out of my area, but I would call around and ask questions. I know that some rescues will let you participate in the process of rehoming your dogs. If you don't have to give them up ASAP, they may even let you keep them until they find a new home, or the baby comes...whichever comes first. You could also place up flyers at local vet clinics to see if anyone is interested...and on other pet forums. Maybe someone will step up here and want to take your boys. I've seen other people post that they needed to rehome their pets and people have shown interest here. Hope this help a little!! I am sure there are others here who can tell you a lot more than I can. I know quite a few people here, bless their hearts, are involved in rescue's and rehoming Yorkies. Hopefully they can chime in with some more advice. Last edited by theporkieyorkie; 10-21-2013 at 12:33 PM.

10-15-2013, 07:29 PM	#4
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Your post breaks my heart. I'm so sorry you are having to rehome your boys but congrats on the new baby. Many of us here have new babies & other kids as well. I do Daycare in my home as do a few others here at YT & we manage. I am always in favor of the owner finding a way to make if work out but IF you simply can't then a reputable Yorkie Rescue is your best bet. A Rescue WILL keep them together if that's your wishes & they do Vet checks, Home visits & often revisits AND IF they don't for any reason feel that the home turns out not to be in the best interest of the dog/s, they have the Legal rite to remove them from the home. BUT they rarely have the need to do so as their screening is very thorough. I wish you much luck.

10-20-2013, 05:10 PM	#5
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	Oh wow....I just looked at your pics of them. They look really cute and it looks like you love them a lot. I have 2 boys and I can't begin to imagine life without them. They are a lot of work, but I love their little furbutts. It sounds like you really love them....perhaps you should consider waiting until the baby comes and see how things go first. It may take a minute, but these little guys can surprise you. Mine were constantly home with someone 24/7 and my living situation changed drastically to the point where they had to be home alone a lot more. They were upset at first. It took a few weeks and a steady routine and they did adjust. I definitely don't have all of the time I want to have with them and I've had to find ways to make things work....but I do my best with them. There are lots of people with kids and yorkies on here that probably have some great advice on how to introduce the two. If it's a money issue, I've found ways to cut corners as well. There are low cost vet clinics...I am signed up to get coupons for the food I feed(just got $3.00 off a $18 bag of food yesterday)...i am constantly looking for sales and I groom at home, which saves a lot of money. Ultimately, you've got to do what's best for you and your family...but I've seen a few cases where people were having their first child and they were sure their dogs wouldn't cope well with the change and would have to go...and they ended up being great with the new baby. Good luck and congrats on the new baby!!

10-21-2013, 11:25 AM	#7
Mykkah YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lynchburg, VA, USA Posts: 5	Thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement! I do feel that finding them a new and loving home is the way to go at this point after speaking with my wife. Do you all believe that a rescue is a good option? I don't know much about "rescues" and to me all I can think of is dogs kept in a cage at a shelter... I don't want that at all! These little guys need belly rubs, walks and a ton of love! They sleep with us about every other night if that tells you anything... Have any of you ever heard of "Save a Yorkie Rescue"? I want to find a place that will find them the perfect home as well as make the transition easy and stress free on them. Any advise or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

10-21-2013, 08:59 PM	#10
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Yes, Save A Yorkie is a very Reputable Yorkie Rescue & I would deff, if I HAD to give up one of mine , go with them. Your babies would be placed in a background checked Foster home & get all the belly rubs they desired both before & after their adoption. Yorkie Rescues are VERY picky about who they adopt to & do very thorough screening on the potential adopters & that's what you want, to ensure they NEVER end up in a shelter or worse.

10-21-2013, 11:55 PM	#11
intilis YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayreville, NJ, and Stuart Fl, Posts: 881	I can echo the posts above about Save A Yorkie Rescue! I have worked with the founder, Marilyn Faughner, and she is a true yorkie lover. The group has VERY high standards regarding the adoptive homes they place their pups in. If you go with them you can be certain your pups will find the perfect home. I you do decide to place them yourself, please make sure you check vet references at the very least. __________________ Lori ,Phoebe , Stanley , Joey ,Tink RIP.

10-22-2013, 04:47 AM	#12
Mykkah YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lynchburg, VA, USA Posts: 5	Thank you for that great insight! That makes me feel much better about placing them with SAY Rescue. I'll keep you all updated as things change. Thanks again for all of your great support!

10-22-2013, 07:18 AM	#14
JuliannaB YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: canada Posts: 782	Wow... tough decision I am sure! Wishing you the best during this process. Congrats on the baby

11-21-2013, 06:19 PM	#15
Mykkah YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lynchburg, VA, USA Posts: 5	So after connect exiting with "SAY" rescue they've suggested that I split the boys up for the sake of adoption. If I thought I was full of sorrow before it's just been multiplied x1000 thinking of them being split up. The foster moms each would have a yorkie of their own so the boys wouldn't be technically alone at first, but once adopted it'd just be them. Am I being selfish for wanting them to be together or should I get past this ideal?? Advice and encouragement would be greatly appreciated!