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ketters12 · 03-26-2010, 08:28 PM

Hey everyone...
I need advice REALLY BAD! I haven't posted on here in awhile because me and my current pup, Tobey, are just fine

This YT forum was SOOO helpful when I first got him and had lots of questions, so thank you for that! he is the best dog ever!

My problem is this... a coworker of mine- I am a hairstylist- her name is Marty- she had her beloved dog Pepper pass away today. She is a 64 year old woman, and i think Pepper, who was a small terrier (but not a yorkie) was like 13. Anyway, she adopted a little yorkie 2 years ago named Sophie. Sophie came from a puppymill and was three years old at the time of adoption. Marty is so sad about Pepper's passing that she wants to find a new home for Sophie. According to my coworker Marty, Sophie has a lot of issues due to being a puppymill rescue and I just want advice because I am considering adopting her. If I don't adopt her, Marty plans to just turn her over the APA. Here are my concerns given what Marty has told me about Sophie:
1- she isn't potty trained. Tobey is potty-pad trained. Marty says that Sophie doesn't even smell for a spot to go... she just goes. She lived in a cage for the first 3 years of life, so maybe she isn't trainable???? advice???
2- Marty says she LOVES other dogs and that is why she doesn't feel like she can keep her because Pepper is gone. I think maybe Tobey could be a good friend for her, but I am worried about taking on a really challenging dog.
3- Sophie is scared all the time. She doesn't play with toys, she shakes when you hold her, can't jump up on furniture, etc. I am used to my boy Tobey who LOVES to be held, loves toys, jumps on everything, sleeps with me at night, and basically only shakes a little when he knows he is about to get a bath

Sophie is an ADORABLE little girl yorkie. Marty brought her up to work tonight and I just held her close! But she didn't stop shaking the whole time. I would REALLY love advice from people who have rescued dogs that came from puppy mills. I love Marty, but I am wondering how much she really tried to train Sophie. She is so quick to give her up, the day of her other dog passing. She says that Sophie will drive her nuts because she will be running in circles looking for Pepper. I have a feeling that Marty never grew attached to Sophie and just always saw her as a compainion to Pepper. I guess I would love to adopt Sophie if I had some hope she could be rehabilitated??? But she does seem to have some issues.... like she just seems nervous all the time and didn't make eye contact or stop shaking when I held her today. I don't blame her... I hate the puppymill from which she came! She is so precious! I just want to be very responsible in my decision, and if you have had a puppymill rescue that got better over time, I would LOVE some advice and support. Or just if you have advice or an opinion, I would LOVE to hear it!!

the only other option is Marty taking this sweet girl to the APA, and that just worries me. I think she probably would get adopted because people love Yorkies, but she might not find the best home.... you know???

Thanks in advance for your advice!!

Karena

03-26-2010, 08:28 PM	#1
ketters12 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 251	Should I adopt another Yorkie?? I need advice badly!! She is from a puppymill... Hey everyone... I need advice REALLY BAD! I haven't posted on here in awhile because me and my current pup, Tobey, are just fine This YT forum was SOOO helpful when I first got him and had lots of questions, so thank you for that! he is the best dog ever! My problem is this... a coworker of mine- I am a hairstylist- her name is Marty- she had her beloved dog Pepper pass away today. She is a 64 year old woman, and i think Pepper, who was a small terrier (but not a yorkie) was like 13. Anyway, she adopted a little yorkie 2 years ago named Sophie. Sophie came from a puppymill and was three years old at the time of adoption. Marty is so sad about Pepper's passing that she wants to find a new home for Sophie. According to my coworker Marty, Sophie has a lot of issues due to being a puppymill rescue and I just want advice because I am considering adopting her. If I don't adopt her, Marty plans to just turn her over the APA. Here are my concerns given what Marty has told me about Sophie: 1- she isn't potty trained. Tobey is potty-pad trained. Marty says that Sophie doesn't even smell for a spot to go... she just goes. She lived in a cage for the first 3 years of life, so maybe she isn't trainable???? advice??? 2- Marty says she LOVES other dogs and that is why she doesn't feel like she can keep her because Pepper is gone. I think maybe Tobey could be a good friend for her, but I am worried about taking on a really challenging dog. 3- Sophie is scared all the time. She doesn't play with toys, she shakes when you hold her, can't jump up on furniture, etc. I am used to my boy Tobey who LOVES to be held, loves toys, jumps on everything, sleeps with me at night, and basically only shakes a little when he knows he is about to get a bath Sophie is an ADORABLE little girl yorkie. Marty brought her up to work tonight and I just held her close! But she didn't stop shaking the whole time. I would REALLY love advice from people who have rescued dogs that came from puppy mills. I love Marty, but I am wondering how much she really tried to train Sophie. She is so quick to give her up, the day of her other dog passing. She says that Sophie will drive her nuts because she will be running in circles looking for Pepper. I have a feeling that Marty never grew attached to Sophie and just always saw her as a compainion to Pepper. I guess I would love to adopt Sophie if I had some hope she could be rehabilitated??? But she does seem to have some issues.... like she just seems nervous all the time and didn't make eye contact or stop shaking when I held her today. I don't blame her... I hate the puppymill from which she came! She is so precious! I just want to be very responsible in my decision, and if you have had a puppymill rescue that got better over time, I would LOVE some advice and support. Or just if you have advice or an opinion, I would LOVE to hear it!! the only other option is Marty taking this sweet girl to the APA, and that just worries me. I think she probably would get adopted because people love Yorkies, but she might not find the best home.... you know??? Thanks in advance for your advice!! Karena __________________ Karena Tobey's mommy (otherwise known as "pumpkin pants" )