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Originally Posted by EsmeeKimme  I am appreciative of all the posts and such I have gotten here. Only a couple hurt my feelings some but I know they came from a good place. Because of the advice here, he is staying longer than I had originally arranged for, she knows I want copies of all testing that has been done on him and his parents, vet release for him and proof of his first shots and such when I go to get him, of course she knows now he has to weigh at least 2 pounds that day and I know a lot of great advice to have on hand in case anything goes wrong.
I understand everyones passion, heart and wisdom that have gone into the responses so I am learning and paying attention to each of them.
So thank you all. As for home date, it will depend on when Riley is ready and I know he will have more chance of a great start cause of this thread and the advice given here. I can't walk away from him, I won't even apologize for that weakness. I would frankly rather deal with the loss of respect that I will get from a few you than undo my promise to him. It has been a couple weeks since I met him I think and yet I can still remember the way he felt in my hands and the look on his face. I was already bonded and I can't help that now.
That being said IF I ever consider myself able to have another yorkie, I will be going to a YT recommended breeder and make sure he/she is 12 wks and everything else I have learned here will be followed to the letter. |
That's really beautiful, Kim. I think it might be easy to sit behind a keyboard and offer advice about walking away because the circumstances aren't ideal. But perhaps some in our midst have forgotten that emotions are involved and you have already committed to this little boy. He is a lucky Yorkie baby to have you as his mommy. I am happy to hear that the breeder has been willing to compromise on her normal routine in order to start Riley off on the right foot in his new home. I can't wait to see your "1st day home" photos!