Need forever home for my 8yr old yorkie--Lubbock, TX - YorkieTalk.com Forums

melleap1 · 12-11-2011, 01:15 PM

Hi. I am a new member here "offically" although I have lurked on this site for years. I have been around yorkies my whole life. I have 2 right now. An 8 year old and a 6 year old.

Here's my problem: The 8 year old male (Darby) and my husband have never been great friends. Darby has a few little quirks my husband has never liked. It was tolerable until we had a baby. Now my husband wants Darby gone. I keep putting this off as my baby is now 18 months! But it is an issue daily.

Darby is a typical terrier, has an attitude. The two problems we have are him marking his spot and his barking. He wears pants and a pad when he is running around the house. He goes on potty pads and outside. But my husband is tired of the pads. The only other thing is his barking. He isnt a yappy dog at all but if someone new comes over or he sees someone outside, he goes crazy barking! Crazy and wont calm down unless we put him up and then he continues for 30 minutes or so. I have tried everything I can think of. His mother was the same way lol.

I would be willing to work through it but my husband wants him to find another home. Darby isnt bad with kids but he has snapped at the baby if he pull his hair (I understand). I just dont let him be alone with the lil one.

Anyway. This is my situation. I live in Lubbock, Texas. We dont have a yorkie rescue here. I dont want him to go to a rescue anyway. I want to know he is going to a home that understands yorkies and the little things that come with them. I have found a few prospective homes for him on my own but once I tell them about having to wear pants and being so stranger wary, they change their minds.

He needs a home without small kids and with someone who can give the attention and understand him. I have had him since he was 9 weeks old. He is still my first baby. This will be the hardest thing I've have ever done. I want to find him a home where I know he will be happy and can check and see how his new life is going.

Thought maybe I would check here on this forum and see if anyone has any ideas or may be interested in him

Thanks,
Melissa

gidget529 · 12-12-2011, 06:03 AM

Actually, there is a member who lives in Texas who is affiliated w a yorkie rescue and has done great work helping sick, abused, and yorkies who need rehomed. I would PM Ladyjane and ask her for help.

ladyjane · 12-12-2011, 06:18 AM

There are four different yorkie rescues in Texas! Right now all of our foster homes are full; but if you send an email to yorkiehavenrescue@yahoo.com we will do our best to assist you.
You can also try:

United Yorkie Rescue
Chris's Rescue Angels
Yorkie & Small Dog Rescue

They all have foster homes in Texas!

You can place him yourself, but I must tell you to be extremely careful in doing so. Yorkies are "easy" to place in that everyone seems to want one; but their placements often fail if a thorough review of the potential adopter is not done. It is extremely important that you find a home that suits him, not the people who might want him. You should make sure that the people have taken excellent care of previous pups (call their vet and asks very detailed questions) .. also do a home visit.

If you choose to do this yourself and need assistance, I will be happy to help...just send me a PM.

melleap1 · 12-12-2011, 01:58 PM

I know. I have tried and tried but I havent ever found someone I trust to take him. I dont want him to end up thrown away or passed along or in the pound. I want someone who has experience with yorkies and will love him and will give him a forever home. I cry everytime I think about it. This is so hard for me. I know it is going to be so hard for him as well. He will have a hard time adjusting I can guarantee

Thanks for your replies. I will check into the rescue. It sounds like the best and only option at this point.

Jacksmom052709 · 12-12-2011, 07:04 PM

Have you thought about additional training? Maybe get a trainer/behaviorist to help you break his barking at strangers and get him to go potty outside. If he is marking so much, I have to ask if he is neutered? If he is not neutered, he may be too old and may be set in his ways, but I am sure that with extra training you may be able to break him of either pottying on the pads or marking. I couldn't imagine getting rid of my baby after 8 years. Good luck to you.

BabyGirl Rosie · 12-12-2011, 07:12 PM

I am so sorry you are having to face giving your furbaby away.

How hard that must be for you. I would look into the rescues that LJ gave to you. At least you will know that the homes are screened and he will be properly placed. And not end up in a terrible situation like a puppy mill.

Please let us know how this works out for you.

maci_mace · 12-12-2011, 07:25 PM

I understand where you are coming from as far as needing to do what is best for everyone... keeping baby safe, the dh happy, and making sure your yorkie is loved all around!

I would take the advice and info given by LadyJane.

If you do decide to continue to rehome him on your own, I would not let him go to a home with no other dogs. I would look for a home that already has at least one dog, small, medium, large doesn't matter as long as your boy gets along with him/her. And get vet references, and ask how long they have owned their current dog/dogs. The longer the better.

A lot of time first time buyers end up rehoming the dog because they thought they could handle the "quirks" because the dogs cuteness was more important. But things like his excessive barking or snapping at baby will be faults and the new family could tire of his quirks easily. and soon enough he will get passed again.

melleap1 · 12-12-2011, 09:58 PM

I cant imagine getting rid of my baby after 8 years either which is why I havent yet. my dh has been wanting him gone for years already. I would get a trainer but Im sure dh wouldnt go for it. He is just done with Darby. The crazy thing is Darby minds perfectly in every aspect except barking at new people. It's like a switch goes off and he can't calm himself down. That is the bigger issue for dh more than the belly bands. He doesnt mark all the time just randomly...and most the time on my husband's things lol....which I tell him is his fault for leaving it on the floor

Im 100% confident he coud be trained to go to the door to go outside. He will go outside if you let him out...he prefers to go outside but if a potty pad is around he will use it too. He just marks sometimes, that is more of the potty issue for dh. He was neutered when he was 6 months I think, I cant remember exactly. He has enough testosterone to father an entire yorkie village lol. He thinks he is a rottweiler.

He is the perfect little yorkie otherwise. Has champion background. AKC registered. right under 7# No health issues at all. Gets his shots routinely, heartworm monthly, teeth professionally cleaned, etc.

Plus we have another yorkie who is perfectly behaved. Perfectly socialized. I dont know what happened with Darby. They were raised together. Worry about splitting them up too. But not interested in letting Riley go.

Thanks everyone for your support. I contacted LadyJane so I will see. I have also received some private messages from someone who may be interested. I keep praying for the perfect answer for this situation.

Open to any advice/suggestions...

azkaty · 12-13-2011, 06:05 PM

My guess is Darby can sense that your hubby does not like him..These little ones are extremely perceptive, and they can pick up on these feelings. He may be acting out just because of the feelings he is sensing.

He may be picking up on the tension between both of you.

A professional trainer may or may not help..

Weigh your options carefully, and let your heart lead you to the right road.

I wish you the best in your search.

melleap1 · 12-14-2011, 08:58 PM

I agree. I think he may be feeding off of dh also. Still working on a solution.....

AbbysMom08 · 12-15-2011, 01:50 AM

My heart just breaks for you.
I can't imagine giving up a furbaby of any age let alone one that is that age.
God has blessed me with the 3 that I have had. No real issues.
I so wish you could get someone that could help your little guy with the barking. Would your husband not agree with trying that?
Perhaps it would make a big difference to your husband if that wasn't an issue.
I'll keep you and your little guy in my prayers in hopes that you can find a solution that will allow you to keep him.
Just so sad.

littlebitx3 · 12-27-2011, 12:36 AM

Melissa,
I am going to just put this out here.....I live in Lubbock. I have one Yorkie....named Cricket. I lost my oldest Yorkie "Lucy Girl" at the end of November. If ur looking for a good home I can assure u visits with Darby....and excellent care. I'm not a breeder just a Yorkie lover who has been grieving since I lost my Lucy. I have been thinking of getting another Yorkie since Cricket and I both seem to be grieving..and the house is so quiet without Lucy......I dont mean to sound like a pity case.....I'm just putting out an open door offer....if u would like to come to my house or check my references i am sure u will find my home is a loving Yorkie home. If ur not interested I understand completely. Here is my email. littlebitx3@yahoo.com my cell 577.0050

littlebitx3 · 12-27-2011, 01:05 AM

Melissa,
I tried to post earlier but I am having difficulty posting with my phone....I will use the big computer tomorrow. My original post offers Darby a home in Lubbock with visitation for yourself. I have one Yorkie ....I recently lost my Lucy Girl and Cricket and I have been heartbroken since. The house is so quiet with one yipper I have been considering getting another Yorkie.....anyway I wanted to offer u a great home for Darby if u r interested. I have great references and room in my heart if u so choose. Cell 577-0050. Just so u know I am not a breeder.

12-11-2011, 01:15 PM	#1
melleap1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock, Tx, US Posts: 5	Need forever home for my 8yr old yorkie--Lubbock, TX Hi. I am a new member here "offically" although I have lurked on this site for years. I have been around yorkies my whole life. I have 2 right now. An 8 year old and a 6 year old. Here's my problem: The 8 year old male (Darby) and my husband have never been great friends. Darby has a few little quirks my husband has never liked. It was tolerable until we had a baby. Now my husband wants Darby gone. I keep putting this off as my baby is now 18 months! But it is an issue daily. Darby is a typical terrier, has an attitude. The two problems we have are him marking his spot and his barking. He wears pants and a pad when he is running around the house. He goes on potty pads and outside. But my husband is tired of the pads. The only other thing is his barking. He isnt a yappy dog at all but if someone new comes over or he sees someone outside, he goes crazy barking! Crazy and wont calm down unless we put him up and then he continues for 30 minutes or so. I have tried everything I can think of. His mother was the same way lol. I would be willing to work through it but my husband wants him to find another home. Darby isnt bad with kids but he has snapped at the baby if he pull his hair (I understand). I just dont let him be alone with the lil one. Anyway. This is my situation. I live in Lubbock, Texas. We dont have a yorkie rescue here. I dont want him to go to a rescue anyway. I want to know he is going to a home that understands yorkies and the little things that come with them. I have found a few prospective homes for him on my own but once I tell them about having to wear pants and being so stranger wary, they change their minds. He needs a home without small kids and with someone who can give the attention and understand him. I have had him since he was 9 weeks old. He is still my first baby. This will be the hardest thing I've have ever done. I want to find him a home where I know he will be happy and can check and see how his new life is going. Thought maybe I would check here on this forum and see if anyone has any ideas or may be interested in him Thanks, Melissa

12-12-2011, 06:03 AM	#2
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Actually, there is a member who lives in Texas who is affiliated w a yorkie rescue and has done great work helping sick, abused, and yorkies who need rehomed. I would PM Ladyjane and ask her for help. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

12-12-2011, 06:18 AM	#3
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,451	There are four different yorkie rescues in Texas! Right now all of our foster homes are full; but if you send an email to yorkiehavenrescue@yahoo.com we will do our best to assist you. You can also try: United Yorkie Rescue Chris's Rescue Angels Yorkie & Small Dog Rescue They all have foster homes in Texas! You can place him yourself, but I must tell you to be extremely careful in doing so. Yorkies are "easy" to place in that everyone seems to want one; but their placements often fail if a thorough review of the potential adopter is not done. It is extremely important that you find a home that suits him, not the people who might want him. You should make sure that the people have taken excellent care of previous pups (call their vet and asks very detailed questions) .. also do a home visit. If you choose to do this yourself and need assistance, I will be happy to help...just send me a PM. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-12-2011, 07:04 PM	#5
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	Have you thought about additional training? Maybe get a trainer/behaviorist to help you break his barking at strangers and get him to go potty outside. If he is marking so much, I have to ask if he is neutered? If he is not neutered, he may be too old and may be set in his ways, but I am sure that with extra training you may be able to break him of either pottying on the pads or marking. I couldn't imagine getting rid of my baby after 8 years. Good luck to you. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

12-12-2011, 07:12 PM	#6
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I am so sorry you are having to face giving your furbaby away. How hard that must be for you. I would look into the rescues that LJ gave to you. At least you will know that the homes are screened and he will be properly placed. And not end up in a terrible situation like a puppy mill. Please let us know how this works out for you. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

12-12-2011, 01:58 PM	#4
melleap1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock, Tx, US Posts: 5	I know. I have tried and tried but I havent ever found someone I trust to take him. I dont want him to end up thrown away or passed along or in the pound. I want someone who has experience with yorkies and will love him and will give him a forever home. I cry everytime I think about it. This is so hard for me. I know it is going to be so hard for him as well. He will have a hard time adjusting I can guarantee Thanks for your replies. I will check into the rescue. It sounds like the best and only option at this point.

12-12-2011, 07:25 PM	#7
maci_mace YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 797	I understand where you are coming from as far as needing to do what is best for everyone... keeping baby safe, the dh happy, and making sure your yorkie is loved all around! I would take the advice and info given by LadyJane. If you do decide to continue to rehome him on your own, I would not let him go to a home with no other dogs. I would look for a home that already has at least one dog, small, medium, large doesn't matter as long as your boy gets along with him/her. And get vet references, and ask how long they have owned their current dog/dogs. The longer the better. A lot of time first time buyers end up rehoming the dog because they thought they could handle the "quirks" because the dogs cuteness was more important. But things like his excessive barking or snapping at baby will be faults and the new family could tire of his quirks easily. and soon enough he will get passed again. __________________ Maci May, Leonidas, Tyler&Ashley our small happy family!

12-12-2011, 09:58 PM	#8
melleap1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock, Tx, US Posts: 5	I cant imagine getting rid of my baby after 8 years either which is why I havent yet. my dh has been wanting him gone for years already. I would get a trainer but Im sure dh wouldnt go for it. He is just done with Darby. The crazy thing is Darby minds perfectly in every aspect except barking at new people. It's like a switch goes off and he can't calm himself down. That is the bigger issue for dh more than the belly bands. He doesnt mark all the time just randomly...and most the time on my husband's things lol....which I tell him is his fault for leaving it on the floor Im 100% confident he coud be trained to go to the door to go outside. He will go outside if you let him out...he prefers to go outside but if a potty pad is around he will use it too. He just marks sometimes, that is more of the potty issue for dh. He was neutered when he was 6 months I think, I cant remember exactly. He has enough testosterone to father an entire yorkie village lol. He thinks he is a rottweiler. He is the perfect little yorkie otherwise. Has champion background. AKC registered. right under 7# No health issues at all. Gets his shots routinely, heartworm monthly, teeth professionally cleaned, etc. Plus we have another yorkie who is perfectly behaved. Perfectly socialized. I dont know what happened with Darby. They were raised together. Worry about splitting them up too. But not interested in letting Riley go. Thanks everyone for your support. I contacted LadyJane so I will see. I have also received some private messages from someone who may be interested. I keep praying for the perfect answer for this situation. Open to any advice/suggestions...

12-13-2011, 06:05 PM	#9
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	My guess is Darby can sense that your hubby does not like him..These little ones are extremely perceptive, and they can pick up on these feelings. He may be acting out just because of the feelings he is sensing. He may be picking up on the tension between both of you. A professional trainer may or may not help.. Weigh your options carefully, and let your heart lead you to the right road. I wish you the best in your search. __________________ Katy

12-14-2011, 08:58 PM	#10
melleap1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock, Tx, US Posts: 5	I agree. I think he may be feeding off of dh also. Still working on a solution.....

12-15-2011, 01:50 AM	#11
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,268	My heart just breaks for you. I can't imagine giving up a furbaby of any age let alone one that is that age. God has blessed me with the 3 that I have had. No real issues. I so wish you could get someone that could help your little guy with the barking. Would your husband not agree with trying that? Perhaps it would make a big difference to your husband if that wasn't an issue. I'll keep you and your little guy in my prayers in hopes that you can find a solution that will allow you to keep him. Just so sad. __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby

12-27-2011, 12:36 AM	#12
littlebitx3 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lubbock Posts: 4	Forever home for Darby Melissa, I am going to just put this out here.....I live in Lubbock. I have one Yorkie....named Cricket. I lost my oldest Yorkie "Lucy Girl" at the end of November. If ur looking for a good home I can assure u visits with Darby....and excellent care. I'm not a breeder just a Yorkie lover who has been grieving since I lost my Lucy. I have been thinking of getting another Yorkie since Cricket and I both seem to be grieving..and the house is so quiet without Lucy......I dont mean to sound like a pity case.....I'm just putting out an open door offer....if u would like to come to my house or check my references i am sure u will find my home is a loving Yorkie home. If ur not interested I understand completely. Here is my email. littlebitx3@yahoo.com my cell 577.0050

12-27-2011, 01:05 AM	#13
littlebitx3 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lubbock Posts: 4	Melissa, I tried to post earlier but I am having difficulty posting with my phone....I will use the big computer tomorrow. My original post offers Darby a home in Lubbock with visitation for yourself. I have one Yorkie ....I recently lost my Lucy Girl and Cricket and I have been heartbroken since. The house is so quiet with one yipper I have been considering getting another Yorkie.....anyway I wanted to offer u a great home for Darby if u r interested. I have great references and room in my heart if u so choose. Cell 577-0050. Just so u know I am not a breeder.