I would if possible ask for an article of clothing or blanket of the previous owner. That might help the little one with the transition. A little familiarity goes a long way. It might help alleviate the shock factor a bit. and be patient ever so patient with them. Yorkies tend to get seriously attached to their humans, so it might take a bit for the distant and detached phase to fade away.But don't lose heart, it will happen. How old are the children? the new furkid might be a little touchy at first so if they are young supervise their interaction . Especially if he/she isn't accustomed to children. Let the new one get comfortable around them before handling so there is less chance of any negative behavior . Basically , it's like you're inheriting a confused and scared 4 year old that doesn't speak english(and is much cuter than a 4 yr old)...just be mindful of the emotional confusion they are experiencing and you should be just fine. And by the time you get through it and he/she comes out of their shell you'll be wishing you had gotten two of them . Yorkies are addicting little buggers. |