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jaypain · 03-06-2011, 08:40 PM

Last week, my 2 dogs and I went to the elevator to go on our morning walk. My 10 yr. old dog, Poochi, began to poop in front of the elevator (I usually carry him out) and while I was picking his poop up, the elevator doors opened. My other dog, Max, went towards the open elevator doors and the person who was inside the elevator lost control of her large dog (who lunged towards Max) and ended up on the floor, holding her dog, trying to control him. The impact of the large dog and his owner trampling Max killed him. He died as soon as I touched him to try to soothe him. The owner of the large dog drove me to the animal hospital, where the vet told me the impact caused internal injuries that killed him. He was a 3 yr. old teacup yorkie who had been abused for the first 2 years of his life and I miss him dearly. In the little time we were together, he gained 2 lbs and underwent a complete personality transformation, no longer fearful of people petting him.

While driving back to the apartment building, the dog owner confessed she had trampled Max.

I would like to add another yorkshire terrier to my family next month.

Max was a CKC registered dog and weighed 3 lbs as a 3 yr. old. While researching yorkies in the midwest area, I noticed dogs his age, weight and color range from $1,500-2,500 in price. I know this is because the buyer is guaranteed a small dog. I am not interested that, but it brings up the financial loss standpoint. Objectively, Max was not only a beloved family member, he was worth a lot of money and had significant future income potential as a breeder.

My 10 yr. old dog weighs 4 lbs and has arthritis, so the size of a new dog has to be taken into account. I am not looking for another yorkie to replace Max, but because I like having the yorkie personalities, having a young dog at home and the thought of Poochi having a playmate during the day. Yorkshire Terriers of the same age and weight as Max are over $1,000 and puppies range from $800-900.

Would it be acceptable to ask the owner of the large dog who caused Max's death for damages money?

03-06-2011, 08:40 PM	#1
jaypain No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8	Yorkie accidentally killed by neighbor. OK to ask for money? Last week, my 2 dogs and I went to the elevator to go on our morning walk. My 10 yr. old dog, Poochi, began to poop in front of the elevator (I usually carry him out) and while I was picking his poop up, the elevator doors opened. My other dog, Max, went towards the open elevator doors and the person who was inside the elevator lost control of her large dog (who lunged towards Max) and ended up on the floor, holding her dog, trying to control him. The impact of the large dog and his owner trampling Max killed him. He died as soon as I touched him to try to soothe him. The owner of the large dog drove me to the animal hospital, where the vet told me the impact caused internal injuries that killed him. He was a 3 yr. old teacup yorkie who had been abused for the first 2 years of his life and I miss him dearly. In the little time we were together, he gained 2 lbs and underwent a complete personality transformation, no longer fearful of people petting him. While driving back to the apartment building, the dog owner confessed she had trampled Max. I would like to add another yorkshire terrier to my family next month. Max was a CKC registered dog and weighed 3 lbs as a 3 yr. old. While researching yorkies in the midwest area, I noticed dogs his age, weight and color range from $1,500-2,500 in price. I know this is because the buyer is guaranteed a small dog. I am not interested that, but it brings up the financial loss standpoint. Objectively, Max was not only a beloved family member, he was worth a lot of money and had significant future income potential as a breeder. My 10 yr. old dog weighs 4 lbs and has arthritis, so the size of a new dog has to be taken into account. I am not looking for another yorkie to replace Max, but because I like having the yorkie personalities, having a young dog at home and the thought of Poochi having a playmate during the day. Yorkshire Terriers of the same age and weight as Max are over $1,000 and puppies range from $800-900. Would it be acceptable to ask the owner of the large dog who caused Max's death for damages money?