I'm so sorry about Mooney. I'll say some prayers for her safe return.
It's probably best to have your pets micro-chipped in case they get out. Their is another problem that is happening in our area. People are stealing the small dogs, especially yorkies. They have tried to take mine three times since I've had them. The last being a couple of months ago and we live in a very nice area. Just goes to show, your not really safe anywhere now a days. The economy is in bad shape and anything of value... especially Yorkies are at risk.
The second time this happened I was able to get their license number and found out where they were living. I turned this information over to the police and let them handle it. Didn't get much of a response so I went to the apartment manager and asked about these people. He told me it's best I don't press this issue because they were druggies. I did let it go.. I was afraid they would come back and harm my babies.
The third time, I was at City of Hope and my neighbor was walking them and two guys tried to take them. This time they made the wrong decision. Larry is about 6'4" and weight is about 240. Big Mistake.. lol He was walking both of them one on each side and one of the guys tried to come up behind him and snatch Breese. He turned around and said, " You really want some of this", that guy ran so fast back to the car. Need I say, I was scared when Larry told me what had happened.
After these two experiences I decided we needed a little help with this problem. We were having a City Counsel Meeting the next day and what better way to prove my point. I attended and had my say. ( Smile )
Our city meetings are on cable and everyone know's my babies. The mayor has even seen them at sunrise services.. She just happens to be a minister herself. Did I get a reaction... Yes, I did.
As you get to know me better... I'm a real kick.. I have this saying, if you can't laugh at yourself.. you are lost... lol
We have a senior citizen complex a block from my place and some of the tenants have small dogs. I made the point at the meeting that I would go down fighting for my little girls and they may just be picking me up off the street. My main concern were for the seniors' and they well being. Besides being hurt and devastated from the loss of their pet.. something needed to be done for safety reasons.
After getting all this off my chest, I felt better. It only took about 10 minutes before I was tapped on the shoulder. Too my surprise, It was the Chief of Police asking me if he could talk to me. What a guy..lol He took care of business... smile.... I had a call from an officer wanting all information and when I walked my babies. I now have police protection and so do our senior citizens.
Just goes to show you, that if you speak up, you can make a difference.
I'm sorry about the long read but when it comes to my little girls, I'll go to the ends of the earth. My Tuffy did that for me when I needed her the most. She's waiting for me in heaven and someday, I'll be with her again.
Kathleen
Punken Pie
