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Originally Posted by RowdysMom  I'm so sorry to hear this! I know she was just scared, hopefuly, someone will take her who knows how to handle this type of stressful situation. Good luck! |
I just thought I would pop in, because I know some may be wondering why I returned Paris.
Paris is a beautiful and sweet little girl. I was so excited to get her (and I did pay for her; she wasn't free like some may have thought--just want to clear that up). She is playful and fun; you should see how she goes after squeaky toys--you will be in tears it's so cute to watch! I know she will make someone a wonderful pet.
My Chloe is an 8.5 month old puppy. She is very sweet tempered, and very submissive. At a recent yorkie meetup, she rolled over on her back for all those other yorkies. She really seemed like she wanted to play with Paris. When Paris would sniff her, Chloe would try and sniff her and tried to give her a little kiss. Paris would snap at her and chase her away. The first time, I thought she bit her, but I brushed it off quickly, because there seemed to be no real incident, so I thought, no she didn't bite her, just chased her off. I chalked it up to two unfamiliar dogs trying to establish pecking order.
I knew Paris had to be a bit nervous, being in a new home, and I wanted her to feel loved and cherished just like Chloe is. So I would hold her on my lap, and she loved to let me cuddle with her. I was really excited about this because this is what we want--cuddle dogs!
I think she bonded with me really quickly, and liked to be at my feet the whole time, so I was making sure to give her plenty of attention. I knew a move was difficult for her, and I wanted her to feel at home as soon as possible.
So on the day after we brought her home--Monday--I had picked up Chloe and was holding her. Paris came over, and I patted the couch and invited her to jump up and sit in my lap too, which she did. After a few seconds, Paris chased Chloe away. When Chloe came back, she did it again, and went down and chased her, and snapped at her. It got progressively worse throughout the day and later, she got on her and in a tangle, she snapped at Chloe's front shoulder. There was no mistaking it this time--Chloe let out a huge yelp, and limped and cowered off into her crate.
I took her out and looked at her, and could not see any broken skin. But after that. It seemed any time that Chloe would try to come to me, Paris would chase her of and snap at her, and it just got progressively worse. It really broke my heart when Chloe seemed to not want to come over to me for fear that she would get attacked.
Maybe with a little more time, it would have worked out--I don't know. But I've never seen my baby in a position like this, and it was heartwrenching to think of having to give Paris back. But I was afraid the longer I waited, if it didn't work out, it would be so much harder on Paris, on me, on Chloe, and on Kathryn to have to give her back later. So I made a judgment call. But I cried over it.
Maybe it is because Chloe is still really just a puppy, and Paris is used to being pushed around by Pixie, she's just trying to do the same. She might get along better as an only dog or maybe with a more headstrong one. Either way, my giving her back is no reflection on Paris--she is a lovely and sweet little girl. It just wasn't the right match for us. But I know there is a perfect home for her out there, and I hope she finds it here on YT!