Hi everyone! I have written about this before, but I'm still freaking out about all the hawks in my area.
I have read a ton of horror stories about Yorkies being carried off by large birds.... I saw one sitting in my tree just watching us when I had my dogs out yesterday...so I called the North Carolina Raptor center! I talked to a woman (who owns a 4lb
Yorkie) that works there, and then a Dr. who works there! They both assured me that I have NOTHING to worry about! They said it was impossible for a hawk to pick up a 5lb Yorkie! Physically IMPOSSIBLE!!
They said they will dive at dogs and people to protect their nest, but the only birds in my area that were capable of picking up my dog were Bald Eagles or Great Horned Owls. I argued with them for half an hour,
telling them about all the stories on here, and the Dr. finally got a little perturbed with me, and told me how tired he is of having to deal with these rumors all the time!!
He told me to take my dogs out... let them play... and enjoy them while they are outside!!! Said I have NOTHING to worry about!
What do you think? Has anyone actually seen a hawk pick up a Yorkie or just heard about it. My little guy HATES being on a leash the whole time! HATES IT!!!!
I know he is not getting enough exercise! This Dr. said it's impossible!!!
AHHHHHHH!!!!! Help!!!!!