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Ivy Lucille · 10-03-2007, 08:52 AM

Hi everyone,

It's been a while since I have posted but today I feel compelled to gently remind everyone about a safety issue that could have been very tragic for my Mayzie today.

PLEASE make sure computer cords and cables are safely gathered together/anchored or whatever to keep them out of the way.

I left my house this morning and was gone for 2 hours. When I came home only Mozes met me at the door. I finished unloading my groceries when it occured to me that Mayzie wasn't there. I called and she didn't come. I found her at a window that faces the driveway and porch. She was just looking at me very pathetically. I realized that she apparently stepped partially through a cable that was looped and got hung up. Her back legs were off the floor and she couldn't move. Fortunately, it was not her neck that she was hanging from! I shudder to think about the whole thing and I am glad I was not gone all day. I am not sure how long she was stuck--it had been a while because of the redness she had on her abdomen. Poor baby.

I got her out of the tangled mess and promptly gathered the cords/cables and then taped them to the table that she was under. The kids' computer sits on this table. She likes this window because she can see the comings and goings of everybody. I don't know why I didn't see this danger earlier. I am just thankful that it did not cost me my baby's life.

This might be a good time for us to do a safety check around the house. I know I am going too.

Ivy Lucille · 10-03-2007, 08:56 AM

I accidently posted this in the wrong forum. Sorry about that. I put it in the general YT now. I am not sure how to delete this one.

MIZBROWN · 10-03-2007, 08:56 AM

Good warning... However, I dont and probably never will allow Meka to have full run of the house. She always has an area that she is confined to when we're away. There are just to many items in the average household that can harm these lil pups when left unsupervised (i.e. computer cords, etc)

SWEETPEA · 10-03-2007, 08:57 AM

OMG!!! what a crare for you. im glad your baby is ok. im going to check all the cables in my house. thanks for the warning

Ivy Lucille · 10-03-2007, 08:58 AM

Mine don't have the run of the house either when I am gone but unfortuately this is in a room that they do have access. Sometimes things you see everyday disappear from view, if you know what I mean.

JCarlson2004 · 10-03-2007, 09:01 AM

Wow, what a scare you had!! Thank god she's ok!! I am DEFINITELY going to do a review of my house now for any possible dangers. Thank you for the reminder, it's such an important one!!

sasha1 · 10-03-2007, 09:08 AM

Thanks for that every bit of info helps, mine got his lower jaw caught in his collar when he was 8 months old. I dont know how he managed it as his collar was as I though quite tight but obviously not tight enough. They are little rascals for getting into bother, far too inquisitive!!

Yorkiekids · 10-03-2007, 09:12 AM

I bet you were scared to death. I'm so happy she's okay.

MICKEYK · 10-03-2007, 09:19 AM

thanks for the tip i have 2 pc and i went and checked the cables right when i read this.so happy your little ones ok thanks again

10-03-2007, 08:52 AM	#1
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	A gentle reminder... Hi everyone, It's been a while since I have posted but today I feel compelled to gently remind everyone about a safety issue that could have been very tragic for my Mayzie today. PLEASE make sure computer cords and cables are safely gathered together/anchored or whatever to keep them out of the way. I left my house this morning and was gone for 2 hours. When I came home only Mozes met me at the door. I finished unloading my groceries when it occured to me that Mayzie wasn't there. I called and she didn't come. I found her at a window that faces the driveway and porch. She was just looking at me very pathetically. I realized that she apparently stepped partially through a cable that was looped and got hung up. Her back legs were off the floor and she couldn't move. Fortunately, it was not her neck that she was hanging from! I shudder to think about the whole thing and I am glad I was not gone all day. I am not sure how long she was stuck--it had been a while because of the redness she had on her abdomen. Poor baby. I got her out of the tangled mess and promptly gathered the cords/cables and then taped them to the table that she was under. The kids' computer sits on this table. She likes this window because she can see the comings and goings of everybody. I don't know why I didn't see this danger earlier. I am just thankful that it did not cost me my baby's life. This might be a good time for us to do a safety check around the house. I know I am going too. __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes Last edited by Ivy Lucille; 10-03-2007 at 08:55 AM. Reason: wrong forum --oops!

10-03-2007, 08:56 AM	#2
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	oops I accidently posted this in the wrong forum. Sorry about that. I put it in the general YT now. I am not sure how to delete this one. __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

10-03-2007, 08:56 AM	#3
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	Good warning... However, I dont and probably never will allow Meka to have full run of the house. She always has an area that she is confined to when we're away. There are just to many items in the average household that can harm these lil pups when left unsupervised (i.e. computer cords, etc) __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

10-03-2007, 08:57 AM	#4
SWEETPEA My Little Princess Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SUNNY,FLORIDA Posts: 2,764	OMG!!! what a crare for you. im glad your baby is ok. im going to check all the cables in my house. thanks for the warning __________________ RACHEL & MISTY

10-03-2007, 08:58 AM	#5
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	Mine don't have the run of the house either when I am gone but unfortuately this is in a room that they do have access. Sometimes things you see everyday disappear from view, if you know what I mean. __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

10-03-2007, 09:01 AM	#6
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Wow, what a scare you had!! Thank god she's ok!! I am DEFINITELY going to do a review of my house now for any possible dangers. Thank you for the reminder, it's such an important one!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

10-03-2007, 09:08 AM	#7
sasha1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 39	Thanks for that every bit of info helps, mine got his lower jaw caught in his collar when he was 8 months old. I dont know how he managed it as his collar was as I though quite tight but obviously not tight enough. They are little rascals for getting into bother, far too inquisitive!! __________________

10-03-2007, 09:12 AM	#8
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I bet you were scared to death. I'm so happy she's okay. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

10-03-2007, 09:19 AM	#9
MICKEYK BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 2,052	thanks for the tip i have 2 pc and i went and checked the cables right when i read this.so happy your little ones ok thanks again