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Originally Posted by SCramer  Hello I have just recently joined your site, I am an Animal Control Officer and I have been employed by the largest Animal Control Agency in the Nation for 12 years. I have read your your story and my heart goes out to you. I also have owned Yorkies and would not live without them, they are wonderful! Although I could purchase a purebread from a breeder, and I do know plenty of breeders, I have been allowed the wonderful pleasure of owning these dogs through the generosity of a lady who had children and did not have the time for these dogs. First of all I do not think that small children should be allowed around these very smart and fragile dogs! They are very delicate (my dogs are both under 3 lbs) and they also can be scared for life by mishandling, which most children when not accompanied by an adult will most likely do! The dogs dont ever forget! It has also been my experience that the dogs are small and more than often escape. Although because of the breed they are a prime target for theives! If you live in a secluded area, the things that are most likely to happen to your small dog would be (1) Owls, hawks (2) Coyotees or just stray dogs (3) Someone picked the dog up because it was loose. In the first 2 instances you wont get the dog back, but hopefully someone did pick the dog up and is probably waiting for you to post a large reward, this could be a drug addict or just someone hoping to make some money at your loss! You should check with your neighbors, check their side of the fencing for any loose boards, missing boards, look for evidence such as fur on the fence or in the yard. I am not sure of the laws where you live but if your dog did get out into someones yard, the fault would fall on you, even if their dogs made the hole, it is your responsibility to keep your dog in your yard! I don't mean to sound so uncaring, but I have seen this happen to many times. If there is a hole you need to find it now before your other dogs find it first! It is a tragedy to loose your dog, but remember you have other dogs that look to you for their safety, if you are going to get another dog look at it as a wonderful gift from a wonderful person who is unselfish enough to see that this dog deserves your love!
Ofcr Sandy Cramer ACOI |
Welcome Sandy! Your experience as an animal control officer will be very interesting to the other YT members! Thanks for signing up!
Regarding your advice, Gen is offering a
very generous reward. She has gone to great lengths to find her little Yorkie, named Cookie. SHe has signs, flyers, and sign on her car, she has contacted the media, every vet in the area, and that's just the beginning! I have been on YT for a long time, and I have heard many stories of lost yorkies. And there have been many happy endings. I don't think, though, that I can recall anyone going to the great lengths that Gen has to recover her Cookie. She is like a tiger fighting for her cub!