[Martin0327]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

This little guy is now with Yorkie Haven Rescue. Thankfully, someone from another rescue here in the Houston area sent the CL post to me...I don't like looking a CL, so would never have seen it. Anyway......his name is Gizmo and you can follow his progress on our site if you are so inclined. He does have some issues that need to be addressed and does need a dental in the near future. He had one a couple of years ago and lost quite a few teeth...I am hopeful he will not lose more.

First of all, I want to clarify a couple of things. I, like a few other people on here, was taken aback by the poster on CL saying she would euthanize him; but rather than even address that at first, I chose to write to her and ask who she had contacted in yorkie rescue because she did NOT contact YHR. Well...she did contact a group that will remain unnamed. There are many times that we don't have room, but we always refer people to another group. They, for some reason, did not do that.

Anyway....after her response, I wrote back and offered to assist her. She brought her little guy to me last week and he is in my home safe and sound. She did not want to euthanize him, but had placed him in two different homes and he was returned to her within 24 hours from both places. She felt that if he was going to continue to be traumatized like that, euthanizing him might be less painful for him. I understand why he did not work out with the other homes ....the first day, he sat in a corner and snarled at me! He is past that now....but, he is a very timid little pup and does put his teeth on you as a warning and I have no doubt that he would bite if pushed far enough. I am working slowly with him and he is warming up. At this point, he cannot be groomed and hates to have his feet touched. He hides out most of the day...I have provided a covered crate for him that he can go in to hide out. Gradually, he is venturing out and trying to make friends with my pups. He almost jumps out of his skin if I pet him without letting him know it is me...poor little man. He does give lots of yorkie kisses when picked up! He is a sweet little guy...just has been through a lot.

His owner had all of his vet paperwork and did make a donation towards his care, so she really did care for him. He had surgery for bladder stones a couple of years ago. He is up to date on shots .. will need them again in August...so he was cared for!

Apparently, something went wrong with her child...sometimes people let these things get out of control...they really do not know how to introduce a child to a pup that has been an only pup for years. It is very common. Yorkies especially can get very annoyed and nippy when children play around them. They get scared...their teeth are their only defense. This lady knew that another child would be the last straw.

If you ever see one in the Houston area like this, please PM me so that I get it in my email. Sometimes I do not login to YT for weeks at a time.

That is great. Im so glad he was rescued. I sure will PM you if I see something like this again! I will make sure to add you to my friends.