Like the other posters, my heart is breaking. I cannot imagine your dil being so "hard hearted" about your dear little companion. I don't think that starving your sweet little one is "training", in my book that constitutes abuse. I agree that on sit/stay or down/stay as a prerequisit for putting a food bowl down, but training must occur before you can expect it to happen regularly.
I know that you must feel trapped in your situation. It sounds like your Yorkie is hper-protective of you and has taken that protectiveness one step too far. I sincerely hope that you are able to get everything resolved. Have you talked to you son? Perhaps you could check about assisted living facilities - many of those allow dogs.
Good luck to you. I will keep you close to my heart and in my prayers. Please keep us updated, 'cause we will worry about you. |