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06-16-2009, 03:32 AM | #16 |
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| I'm sorry, I can't offer you any advice, but I just have to say-absolutely LOVE that tongue pic, too adorable!!
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06-16-2009, 03:54 AM | #17 |
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| I haven't been through this as of yet, so I cannot offer any advice on how I would feel. I know how much I love my "kids" and I know I would love their pups as well. My sister had yorkies years ago and had 2 litters of pups. I know it was hard for her to see them go. The 2nd litter she had produced 4 and she ended up keeping 2 of them just because she couldn't find the proper homes for them. I think, for me, I would keep any of my babies that I couldn't find a proper home for. Since you are so attached to little Runtley, can't you just keep him? I think that you should . . .he's completely adorable and you've devoted so much time and attention to him he'll probably be the hardest to find a proper home for since you've done everything for him since the moment he was born . . .
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06-16-2009, 05:02 AM | #18 |
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| I am not a breeder, and found myself over the last few days saying, "I could never be a breeder." I said that for the same reasons you have said those things. The time, the emotions, the heartbreak of letting them go and the thoughts that something might go wrong with your little girl or the new babies. There's really not money to be made in it unless you have a dog that has a large litter - I'm mean like a retriever that had 12 pups! My Yorkie had her babies this past Saturday. It was not a planned litter. She had two, and we are keeping one, and the father's family is keeping the other. They live two doors down from us, so it won't be so bad. It's all so exciting, yet I feel like I need to decompress. So, I am writing to let you know that everthing you said could have come out of my mouth. I completely understand and agree with what you are saying. It might not mean much, but I hope you get some peace knowing you are not alone in your thinking. I wish you lived closer to Texas. There are so many great people I know that were so disappointed that we only had two puppies, b/c they wanted one and they know their worth (not just $$ LOL) Before I knew we were only have 2 babies, I was scrutinizing everyone, so I know how you feel about finding the perfect home for him. For what it's worth, I would keep the little guy, if at all possible. It is in caring for something that you become attached to it, and you have definitely done that. You saved that baby's life, and it sounds like he has touched yours infinitely. Maybe the reason you haven't found the perfect home for him, is b/c he's already there. Last edited by tammys; 06-16-2009 at 05:07 AM. |
06-16-2009, 05:13 AM | #19 |
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| I just thought of something I do, and I tell my kids when they're trying to make a decision. Imagine, I mean really, really imagine, yourself in both situations. Close your eyes, and make a little movie in your mind. You have found him a home or you have kept him. Try to envision yourself in both situations, and see which one gives you more peace. |
06-16-2009, 09:08 AM | #20 |
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| Heeeheehee It sounds to me like you already made up your mind and know for him there is no one out there better than you! I KNOW I wouldnt be able to give him up if it were me. Good Luck! |
06-16-2009, 09:48 AM | #21 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tennessee
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| Can't Let Go I had never breed before either. And upon deciding to do so my first littler was back in January. We had 5 three boys and two girls. The one little girl I fell in love with and decided to keep her after all she was the first litter for me too. The second little girl is very small and I am holding on to her until she gets a bit bigger and have her spayed myself because she looks as though she may be to small to breed and to prevent anything bad from happening to her. One of the boys my mother has, the other two boys are little sweet hearts. One was sold and I cared for him held him but tried my best not to get to attached. -Didn't happen- he wasn't named he was just middle boy. The other boy no one wanted because he was a boy. Now that they are almost 5 months old I have posted them on a few websites. I have the same problem people want them but they want them for NOTHING...and because I ask questions they get offended. They don't deserve him if they aren't willing to talk to me about children, large dogs, if they have had a toy breed before, etc. I don't know if I will breed again. It is still up in the air. Ok so now I have made the mistake of giving them names...It just didn't seem right not having anything to call them. They are known as Milos and Dakota. It was their bed time. |
06-16-2009, 12:38 PM | #22 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
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Your Prince Lorenzo is a cutie! So, if you wouldn't let him go for 4, what do you think would be good enough? Any thoughts? | |
06-16-2009, 12:54 PM | #23 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
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I will see if any other family members are interested. Most have their own dogs already though - - & most of the dogs are bigger & would be way too rough for this lil guy. I am almost positive I don't have any friends or family that could take him temporarily, or that would. I don't mind at all keeping him, holding onto him until we find his home, or anything... but... my significant other on the other hand thinks we need to try harder to find him a good home because we already have 2 yorkies. So I'm afraid as much as I want to keep him... we're going to have to keep searching until we find a suitable home. P.S. Thx for sharing a photo of your son's little guy! | |
06-16-2009, 12:59 PM | #24 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
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My boy always has his tongue out like that too. He won't be panting, won't be hot, or anything but he'll sit there w/that lil tongue barely hangin' out all the time. Lol. Funniest thing. | |
06-16-2009, 01:31 PM | #25 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
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Decisions decisions. I hope we find a wonderful family soon or that my hunny comes around & we agree to make this his forever home. | |
06-17-2009, 04:38 AM | #26 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Herndon, PA originally--Jacksonville, FL currently
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| I think the reason it's so hard for this one is bc of the attachment you have to him. I know if I was breeding and had one that took special help, that I wouldn't want to let it go either. He is adorable!!! Good luck with your decision. |
06-17-2009, 07:27 AM | #27 | |
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i would not let him go to anyone who offers so little money for him. you need to make sure that this baby finds a good family to go to. he deserve to be spoiled rotten and LOVED by his new family. (like ALL yorkies deserve) so definitely don't let him go until you can find him a perfect forever home. i think you are being really selfless. it sounds like you would love to keep him but you won't be able to give him enough attention with all the things happening in your life right now. are you having trouble finding qualified families for him? there are some ways that you might be able to get help. you might contact rescues near you to see if they have qualified loving family that they've already done interviews with. i had experience with a couple of rescue places, and they do a pretty good job with trying to make sure the people are qualified to adopt an animal from them. the little guy is so cute, i would be heart broken too if i have to let him go live with another family. but just think that he will be so loved and spoiled by the perfect family you find for him. best of luck to you and the little guy!
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06-17-2009, 09:33 AM | #28 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: in the beautiful USA
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| ~Its always so hard for me to let a puppy go, I just get completely attached. There are alot of people that want something for nothing, I would stick to my guns and would not sell him for anything less than what your asking, even it means waiting a little longer. You want to make sure he is going to a good home, and whomever gets him will be able to afford the vet bills, and everything else that goes with being a pet owner. Good Luck with everything!! |
06-17-2009, 09:46 PM | #29 | |
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06-17-2009, 11:15 PM | #30 |
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| Hi, I am interested and sent you a pm. |
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