Originally Posted by QueenB72  Well, good morning to me🤬. Ok... this is why I am extremely frustrated by my earlier posts/threads not being uploaded because it explains ALOT about my situation, but instead, I am starting to feel like I am being puppy mom shamed. I suffer from Major Depressive disorder and severe Generalized Anxiety disorder that is well documented considering my multiple stays in the hospital. Do I have a letter from my psychiatrist, who was the one who educated me about what an ESA is... you bet your ass I do. And one from my therapist and Behavioral Health Specialist through my insurance. Also, an entire packet that I had to get signed by my psychiatrist, my therapist, the vet and a copy of her license from San Jose Animal control. So yes, she is a TRUE ESA dog in training and no I would never just SAY she is an ESA, so I hope that clears things up for you Matese.
Also, in regards to getting her too early, I had absolutely no choice in the matter since she was gifted to me. I also suspect that the breeder needed the cash sooner rather than later. And I am glad my ex did not pass up this opportunity to get her just because she was young. There are very few breeder in this part of California, and I wanted another Yorkie since they are hypoallergenic and wanted to raise one from puppy stage to train for the ESA and eventually become a therapy dog. I have seen first hand the sheer power that a therapy dog can have in soothing a person suffering from mental illness, both with my previous boy as well as through 4Paws that visited the psych wing in the hospital at Stanford I was in this past January.
In regards to comparing the Yorkies, they are the same breed, and I understand that like humans, they have different personalities. Saying that "they are clones" is an insult to my intelligence. I am not an idiot! My previous Yorkies were three years apart, but I got them at the proper age and did not have to experience the bulk of what I am experiencing now. I understand that, which is why I joined this forum in the first place. For advice... and the fact that it had been 7 years since I last experienced the puppy stage, and never this young. Boo Bear and Bella were 10 weeks when I brought them home and after just a few days, they were just fine. All I was asking for was advice versus criticism when people don't know the full story or my circumstances. I don't know if you have human children or not matese, but I have 4. And just like animals, of course they are not clones. But any parent that says they don't compare their children, whether it be how different the pregnancies were, or how they behaved at a certain age, etc would be lying. It completely natural to expect similar mannerism from the exact breed of dog. All breeds have similarities that are well documented. Doesn't mean that they are "clones" of one another. Nor would I expect that.
I appreciate the advice given thus far, but please ask me rather than assuming what my situation is, what I have or haven't tried. All of us on here have Yorkies, so if ANY ONE decides to say some crap like "adopt don't shop" or some other high horse crap, I will legit lose it. Sorry, but these responses to my very basic concerns have me a bit pissed at the moment. My anxiety makes me EXTREMELY sensitive, so maybe this is not the place for me. Thanks.
PS She has had a crate and playpen since day 1 and a crap ton of toys, chewy items, etc. and yes, I have tried or am currently trying all of the suggestions that were mentioned. I was well prepared and have spent a load of money trying to get everything she needs or would help the situation. Also, I don't live alone, so making sure that teens are consistent with how they react to her is not an easy task. I am trying here people! This too shall pass, but I don't want to be made to feel bad for wanting advice or asking questions. But some how, that is exactly how I feel right now. |