My Pekingese is missing - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Sirius · 08-09-2008, 06:04 AM

I just got my first yorkie about 4 weeks ago.
I have already had an 8 year old Pekingese named Merlin.
Merlin has ran away just two days ago- with no where to be found. We've done EVERYTHING. Called everywhere. He wont turn up.
There has been one time before when he got out and ran away for 2 or 3 days, but this time feels different.
I know he wasnt adapting to my new Yorkie in the house very well at all.
I just really miss him. Maybe he will turn up- he shouldn't have gotten far.
Any tips or ideas?

thanks.

J_is_my_initial · 08-09-2008, 08:37 AM

No tips or ideas but a lot of prayers and thoughts going your way.

Jody Renfroe · 08-09-2008, 08:46 AM

I'm so sorry, I hope either that you find him or that he comes home very soon.

YorkieRose · 08-09-2008, 08:48 AM

Post signs and contact the local animal places..vets, shelters etc...Pekes have such short legs, I wouldn't think he got far before someone picked him up...best wishes

dogbert · 08-09-2008, 08:53 AM

Call animal control to see if they picked him up, call the Humane Society to see if someone turned him in. Find out where your local inpound is and see if he was turned in there. Keep looking, asking and checking everywhere. If he was wearing ID I know in my state you can call DOT and see if they picked him up, they note info on pets they find incase an owner is still looking. (I pray that isn't the case for you little Pup)

Our beautiful seal point Ragdoll cat came up missing once (wearing ID) and I went to Kinko after three days and made up flyers with his photo and our info on it and put one on every door on our street. I also noted that he was on meds every day and a children's pet who missed him very much. I walked in the rain all day asking everyone I saw with no result. But by 11:00pm the day I put the flyers out he was back at our house sitting in the driveway. A neighbor called to say he was out there. He was thin and dehydrated but ok. The vet said it looked like he'd been caught in a live trap which alot of people use in our area, or locked up in someone's shed by accident. We believe the flyers may have made some people check for him and when he was found they set him free and he made his way home.

Good luck!

Sirius · 08-09-2008, 05:24 PM

I called the Humane Society after I posted this and they said that they didn't have anything at all.
I left them a Lost Report and they said they'll let me know if anything happens...

Two hours later, they said they had a man there with a dog matching my exact description and was responding to the name "Merlin" like I had given.

The man had found him in the woods and he was hurt- so i was immediatly in panic mode.

We drove out to him, and it was the most pitiful site ever.
His hair was in tangles allover and he was wet in some places on his fur.
He was constantly crying and howling. He was shaking really bad.
I felt so terrible.

We signed some forms, micro-chipped him, then brought him home.
He was COVERED in deer ticks.
We gave him a flea bath and treated him for ticks and things.
That was about 5 hours ago... I came home from work and he has been doing excellent! I still have to keep my yorkie pup away from him though just to be safe for the next few days, to mkae sure Merlin is back to normal and the ticks and fleas are gone. [Right now we're not finding any- so that's a plus]
Merlin has an appointment for the vet first thing on Monday.

I'm so glad he's home!
Thanks everyone for your support! THANKS SOOOO MUCH!

YorkieRose · 08-09-2008, 05:29 PM

Good to hear good news for a change!!! Hope all goes well at the vets.

MeganS · 08-09-2008, 05:34 PM

I just saw this thread and I was so sad, and then I saw your update! I'm SO SO SO SO SO happy that you found Merlin!! I know how relieved you must be.

Jeri Cunningham · 08-09-2008, 05:41 PM

I'm so glad you got your baby back. It is hard to imagine not knowing what happens to them.

dogbert · 08-09-2008, 06:16 PM

Thank God that man turned him in. I am so happy for you and your little dog I hope he gets a good report from the Dr tomorrow. Sounds like he found out there are worse things out there than living with a Yorkie.

izzierj · 08-09-2008, 07:06 PM

Just read your post...We have 3 and we do a head count going out and coming in....I know they can be little escape artists, that's why we put a baby gate on the front porch !!

grandmatoall · 08-11-2008, 07:12 PM

I just read this and I was in tears.. then I got to the wonderful outcome. I am so glad he is back and safe.

And I'll bet he is happy to be back home. Poor little angel. Hopefully he will settle down now and get used to the new baby. They will probably end up being the best of friends. Praying for a good check up at the Vet's.

BrodyF88 · 08-13-2008, 01:56 AM

im so glad u found your peke
i have one too and they are the sweetest dogs ever

PANAMA69 · 08-13-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dogbert

Thank God that man turned him in. I am so happy for you and your little dog I hope he gets a good report from the Dr tomorrow. Sounds like he found out there are worse things out there than living with a Yorkie.

Yay I'm so happy for you!! ayayyyyy love happy ending

diggy4 · 08-13-2008, 03:32 PM

wow just seen this and i didnt have to stress!!!! HE IS HOME YAY

08-09-2008, 06:04 AM	#1
Sirius YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North America Posts: 7	My Pekingese is missing I just got my first yorkie about 4 weeks ago. I have already had an 8 year old Pekingese named Merlin. Merlin has ran away just two days ago- with no where to be found. We've done EVERYTHING. Called everywhere. He wont turn up. There has been one time before when he got out and ran away for 2 or 3 days, but this time feels different. I know he wasnt adapting to my new Yorkie in the house very well at all. I just really miss him. Maybe he will turn up- he shouldn't have gotten far. Any tips or ideas? thanks. __________________ Yorkshire Terrier

08-09-2008, 08:37 AM	#2
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	No tips or ideas but a lot of prayers and thoughts going your way. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

08-09-2008, 08:48 AM	#4
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Peke Post signs and contact the local animal places..vets, shelters etc...Pekes have such short legs, I wouldn't think he got far before someone picked him up...best wishes

08-09-2008, 05:24 PM	#6
Sirius YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North America Posts: 7	Great News!!!!! I called the Humane Society after I posted this and they said that they didn't have anything at all. I left them a Lost Report and they said they'll let me know if anything happens... Two hours later, they said they had a man there with a dog matching my exact description and was responding to the name "Merlin" like I had given. The man had found him in the woods and he was hurt- so i was immediatly in panic mode. We drove out to him, and it was the most pitiful site ever. His hair was in tangles allover and he was wet in some places on his fur. He was constantly crying and howling. He was shaking really bad. I felt so terrible. We signed some forms, micro-chipped him, then brought him home. He was COVERED in deer ticks. We gave him a flea bath and treated him for ticks and things. That was about 5 hours ago... I came home from work and he has been doing excellent! I still have to keep my yorkie pup away from him though just to be safe for the next few days, to mkae sure Merlin is back to normal and the ticks and fleas are gone. [Right now we're not finding any- so that's a plus] Merlin has an appointment for the vet first thing on Monday. I'm so glad he's home! Thanks everyone for your support! THANKS SOOOO MUCH! __________________ Yorkshire Terrier

08-09-2008, 05:34 PM	#8
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I just saw this thread and I was so sad, and then I saw your update! I'm SO SO SO SO SO happy that you found Merlin!! I know how relieved you must be. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

08-09-2008, 08:46 AM	#3
Jody Renfroe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	I'm so sorry, I hope either that you find him or that he comes home very soon.

08-09-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	Call animal control to see if they picked him up, call the Humane Society to see if someone turned him in. Find out where your local inpound is and see if he was turned in there. Keep looking, asking and checking everywhere. If he was wearing ID I know in my state you can call DOT and see if they picked him up, they note info on pets they find incase an owner is still looking. (I pray that isn't the case for you little Pup) Our beautiful seal point Ragdoll cat came up missing once (wearing ID) and I went to Kinko after three days and made up flyers with his photo and our info on it and put one on every door on our street. I also noted that he was on meds every day and a children's pet who missed him very much. I walked in the rain all day asking everyone I saw with no result. But by 11:00pm the day I put the flyers out he was back at our house sitting in the driveway. A neighbor called to say he was out there. He was thin and dehydrated but ok. The vet said it looked like he'd been caught in a live trap which alot of people use in our area, or locked up in someone's shed by accident. We believe the flyers may have made some people check for him and when he was found they set him free and he made his way home. Good luck!

08-09-2008, 05:29 PM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Good to hear good news for a change!!! Hope all goes well at the vets.

08-09-2008, 05:41 PM	#9
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so glad you got your baby back. It is hard to imagine not knowing what happens to them. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

08-09-2008, 06:16 PM	#10
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	Thank God that man turned him in. I am so happy for you and your little dog I hope he gets a good report from the Dr tomorrow. Sounds like he found out there are worse things out there than living with a Yorkie.

08-09-2008, 07:06 PM	#11
izzierj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 710	Just read your post...We have 3 and we do a head count going out and coming in....I know they can be little escape artists, that's why we put a baby gate on the front porch !! __________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole

08-11-2008, 07:12 PM	#12
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,440 Blog Entries: 1	I just read this and I was in tears.. then I got to the wonderful outcome. I am so glad he is back and safe. And I'll bet he is happy to be back home. Poor little angel. Hopefully he will settle down now and get used to the new baby. They will probably end up being the best of friends. Praying for a good check up at the Vet's. __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: Sandy & Leo Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile

08-13-2008, 01:56 AM	#13
BrodyF88 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 66	im so glad u found your peke i have one too and they are the sweetest dogs ever

08-13-2008, 03:32 PM	#15
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	wow just seen this and i didnt have to stress!!!! HE IS HOME YAY __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN