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Bongos · 03-02-2014, 08:29 AM

So working in a residential area , doing some door knocking (I'm a Real estate agent), a dog followed me back to my car, he was mangled and dirty. Knowing my wife does not want a dog, I ignored it. But the little guy kept following me. It followed me for a hour. I felt bad and gave it some water... As well as ask the people in the neighborhood if they know whom this dog belonged to... No signs anywhere. We'll it was getting late.. I decided to take the dog home.

I called a friend whom have a few strays on advise of what to do. He said to bring the dog over and he can at least give me some supplies for a day or two.. We washed the dog and looking at the soapy water, it had flea droppings. Gave the dog some puppy food and it ate as if it was it's last day (poor guy). I borrowed a crate, leash and off to home I went.

When I got home, my wife said "no" on keeping the dog, I said give it the weekend, so the kids can play with it for at least the weekend, then I'll look for a new home for it.

Worried about it's condition, I took it to the vet, the vet said it's still a puppy.. About 8 months.. It weighs 7.4lbs and is in excellent health, based on the puppy's condition, someone in the neighborhood was feeding it regularly but not take ownership, based on the condition of the mangled coat, the puppy have been roaming or living outside for a couple of weeks. It also did not have a ID chip.

When I introduce the puppy to my kids, I was worried if it would bite, as it tried to bite the vet during the mouth inspection. happily my kids (8 & 10 yr olds) were not bitten, and they were rough with the puppy.. I have to admit I've bonded with it as we'll. the puppy is not potty trained, so I'm working on that.

When I told my kids, they only have the weekend to play with the dog before I look for a home for it. They begged my wife.. She said, how can we take care of a dog when we can barely take care of ourselves. So yesterday, my wife went to a business dinner, I was working downstairs, I hear footsteps above me of a while. When I went up to check on the kids, it turns out, they not only put all of the toys away but proceeded to clean the whole living and dining room.

When my wife came home she was very surprised as was I. The next day, she said if, the house stays clean then we can keep the dog...

Happily to say, we have a new family member... Oscar!

03-02-2014, 08:29 AM	#1
Bongos Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 17	yorkie rescue.... 1st time posting..warning long post So working in a residential area , doing some door knocking (I'm a Real estate agent), a dog followed me back to my car, he was mangled and dirty. Knowing my wife does not want a dog, I ignored it. But the little guy kept following me. It followed me for a hour. I felt bad and gave it some water... As well as ask the people in the neighborhood if they know whom this dog belonged to... No signs anywhere. We'll it was getting late.. I decided to take the dog home. I called a friend whom have a few strays on advise of what to do. He said to bring the dog over and he can at least give me some supplies for a day or two.. We washed the dog and looking at the soapy water, it had flea droppings. Gave the dog some puppy food and it ate as if it was it's last day (poor guy). I borrowed a crate, leash and off to home I went. When I got home, my wife said "no" on keeping the dog, I said give it the weekend, so the kids can play with it for at least the weekend, then I'll look for a new home for it. Worried about it's condition, I took it to the vet, the vet said it's still a puppy.. About 8 months.. It weighs 7.4lbs and is in excellent health, based on the puppy's condition, someone in the neighborhood was feeding it regularly but not take ownership, based on the condition of the mangled coat, the puppy have been roaming or living outside for a couple of weeks. It also did not have a ID chip. When I introduce the puppy to my kids, I was worried if it would bite, as it tried to bite the vet during the mouth inspection. happily my kids (8 & 10 yr olds) were not bitten, and they were rough with the puppy.. I have to admit I've bonded with it as we'll. the puppy is not potty trained, so I'm working on that. When I told my kids, they only have the weekend to play with the dog before I look for a home for it. They begged my wife.. She said, how can we take care of a dog when we can barely take care of ourselves. So yesterday, my wife went to a business dinner, I was working downstairs, I hear footsteps above me of a while. When I went up to check on the kids, it turns out, they not only put all of the toys away but proceeded to clean the whole living and dining room. When my wife came home she was very surprised as was I. The next day, she said if, the house stays clean then we can keep the dog... Happily to say, we have a new family member... Oscar!