I have had my yorkie for almost a year now and I have found that they are very expensive dogs. If you just turned 21 and are about to go out on your own you may want to think about a few things before committing to keeping M.J.
She needs to get to a vet asap, no questions about it, for a check up and to get on a monthly flea/tick repellent and a monthly heartworm preventative. This is going to cost you roughly $20 a month and it is absolutely necessary every month and meds from walmart and target are garbage, she needs a vet.
Second there is grooming which some can do themselves, involving nail trimming and secreting the anal glands ( you can google it cause I don't want to get into detail about that). She also needs yearly shots.
Can you possibly get a kennel / crate where she can go for refuge from the larger dog and keep food and water in there?
Also you mentioned that there is a child in the house, please keep an eye on MJ around the child as yorkies are very fragile.
As someone said already no human food please and a good quality food is going to be costly.
It is only fair that you give her the best life possible and if you can't do it at this time its ok! There is no shame in rehoming her and there are lots of people on here that have links to yorkie rescue sites where you can turn her in and she will go to a home after they have been thoroughly screened. If you really like the breed than research them for a while get out on your own and buy one from a reputable breeder with a health guarantee.
I think taking her in like you did as admirable and so far you have done the best you can. I know giving her up would be SO hard cause she is a doll! But it might be the best thing for both of you as it sounds like you can''t afford her right now. Just be fair to MJ. |