I am sick to my stomach right now.
I have some very sad news.
As you guys know from my other thread, I got 4 boxes in today from Pet Edge and as I was opening them all, Linda (my disgusting co-worker) came by and said she has a Yorkie! (Keep in mind that I don't really know Linda too well -- we sort of say hi and bye but that's about it). Anyway, she started to tell me about how she wants to give her Yorkie "Daisy" away because she can't have pups anymore.
Here are the few background details I know about Daisy:
- She is about 2 1/2 years old.
- She has had 2 litters of puppies (BOTH were c-sections)
- She is obviously not spayed
- She is NOT on heartworm medicine or feal/tick prevention
- She is very tiny - 3 lbs
I was trying SOOO hard not to scream at her because that would totally blow my chances of getting this baby. Linda said I should take her "since I like dogs so much" -- I wanted to deck her for that comment.
But I remained totally cool and friendly. I was too afraid that if I yelled at her like she deserved, she wouldn't let me save this baby.
She was making jokes that her sons (she has 2 young boys, I don't know their ages but they are around 5-8) are always beating her up. I asked her if she meant that they REALLY BEAT HER UP and she said no, they just play rough with her. She said "You know how boys are"
Linda is going to go home and talk to her hubby about giving Daisy to me. So hopefully I will be able to get this baby and save her. As far as I know, Linda is going to give her to me for free but I will pay to get her if I have to. I don't know what will happen ... Linda may tell me NO tomorrow.
But I'm praying I can get her and help her.
Here's my problem. I can NOT keep her. I already have 2 dogs and I'm bringing Cali home in November. 4 dogs would be just way too much for me. So I'd like to have her adopted. But first she WILL be vet checked,
SPAYED and have any baby teeth removed (if there are any left). This little girls breeding days will be over.
She will also get all her shots (rabies too). I don't want to make any money off this girl -- I just want her to get a great home. So I will not charge for the shots, spay and care that I will give her. I will only ask for the money that I had to pay for her (and that's if she charges me at all). I kinda got the feeling that she was just looking to get rid of her. I feel so bad that I cannot keep her but I promise, if I get her, I will make sure she gets the best home.
I know this is all premature since I don't even know if Linda will give me Daisy yet but I just wanted to post this so that, if anyone lives near by (I am willing to drive 5 hours in one direction), they will keep Daisy in mind. I really prefer not to have her flown. I'd like to meet her new family.
Also, please keep in mind that I WILL be asking for references. I don't want to sound harsh but this is an INTERNET forum ... I won't take any chances with this baby. I can't live with the guilt of giving her to someone on YT without properly checking them first and then she ends up on the streets. I'm sure that wouldn't happen because we all love our babies but I just could never live with myself if that ever DID happen. I hope you all understand.
Also, I do not know her temperament -- I don't know how she is with other dogs, cats, kids, people, etc. But if and when I do get her, I will post all of that information. I also don't have any pictures. I don't know her health or if she has any hereditary illnesses. But as soon as I get it (if it works out), I will post answers to all these questions.
I will keep you guys updated on this situation!! Let's hope I can get this poor baby!!
PS - Nobella, I've been trying to call you all day!! CALL ME!!
