[StewiesMom]

Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ

I understand your sentiments. However, I adopted a 9.5 year old yorkie from a woman who had him from birth. She was single when she got him and had since been married and had 4 kids. He got little attention and, in his senior years, was getting susceptible to being knocked into by kids and trampled. His owner bawled when she dropped him off to me. I think she honestly thought she was doing what was best for him. Nevertheless, a part of me thinks "how could she...??" but now I think it was destined.

Within hours, he was the love of my life. It's been nearly 7 years. He's now 16 and he adores me as I adore him. When she left my house, he stood by the door waiting for her for an hour or so and then I entertained him. And became the center of his attention.

A few years ago, he was very sick and I thought he was going to die. He was at the vets while I was a work. I called her and told her and said that if she wanted to visit him at the vet (because I thought he was going to die), she was welcome. When she showed up, she said he jumped up...and when he realized she wasn't me...his enthusiasm faded. She said it was clear that I was his momma and it was me that he wanted.

He is my best friend I can't imagine my life without him, though I know a time will come soon.

My point is that there can be a very happy ending to these situations, as sad as they may seem.

That is sad and happy at the same time. I don't think we should judge people who want to re-home their adult Yorkies; sometimes circumstances, like this one, can work out to be the best.