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Philly · 07-26-2008, 04:37 AM

I would try to educate the owners about the dangers of putting a little one outside tied up and not supervised. If that didn't work, I would take him. He belongs inside.

I don't understand why anyone would get a Yorkie and treat it as an outside dog. They have "hardy" personalities, not hardy consititutions. Not to mention the thought of predators. He is much too vulnerable right now.

Chrissy0277 · 07-26-2008, 05:52 AM

You can always send an anonymous letter to the owner of the dog through Dogs Deserve Better Home: No Chained Dogs! I did this before and had letters sent to the owners of the dogs. It helped somewhat. They ended up getting rid of one of the dogs. I couldnt save both but at least it helped one more dog

Email DDB and ask them to send a letter or sometimes even better they sometimes get an area rep to go out to the house and talk to them

info@dogsdeservebetter.org

ctvol · 07-26-2008, 05:54 AM

KNoelleV, I appreciate you coming by and seeing what I was talking about. I am concerned about the large buckets also which are way too tall for the dog to get food or water from if that is what they are for. I did see the dog on the line when I left work yesterday morning and then late in the afternoon on my way home. There is no doubt that it stays out there a long time. I'm sure these dogs are tougher than a lot of us are giving them credit for but I am only going by how I treat my dog as opposed to how this one is being treated. Many dogs are tied to chains but that is no life for any animal in my opinion.

The fact is that I see the Yorkie out there just about every day and its always right there in my face and I can't put it out of my mind. I still think that calling animal control and at least having them give the people a visit is one way to anonymously get the word to them that someone thinks that they are leaving a small inside do outside in the heat for way too long and that they are also concerned about it having to get food and water out of those buckets. Maybe if they get a visit and know that someone is watching then they will start to take better care of it. It's just a thought! I may do something about it today. I'll check back in later.

KNoelleV · 07-26-2008, 05:59 AM

Chrissy: That is a wonderful idea! Thank you for providing the link to the website.

Chrissy0277 · 07-26-2008, 06:00 AM

I cant beleive I didnt think of it sooner

mscorgi · 07-26-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

No dog deserves to be on a chain, left in the heat. When an animal is showing anxiety this is a huge problem!! This man is trying to help a pup with anxiety in extreme heat - not some couch potato

In my opinion - your comments are way out of line here. We are trying to help this man and this dear yorkie. Not justify why someone would tie up a dog

We don't need to go back to roots -- when people know better, they should do better - not regress!!

I do not think that I said any thing out of line. I don't know why you took it so personal. I did not point it at any one, just generalizing. I did mention my self. I did not suggest that , that yorkie was a couch potato. I did say maybe he needed to let off energy. Maybe let outside he runs off, They don't want to watch him. Guessing does not help out here. And going back to our foundations doesn't hurt any one. Living in an enviroment where animal husbandtry has been forgotten isn't good for future generations. We all dont live in citys , around black top, concrete, and little nature around us. I love my animals dearly. I just don't like to judge someone with out knowing the circumstances first. You can write back what you want. I will not subscribe to this topic any more, as I don't feel like this is what the yorkie forum is about. Starting a disagreement with a fellow yorkie lover.

yorkiesmiles · 07-26-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mscorgi

I do not think that I said any thing out of line. I don't know why you took it so personal. I did not point it at any one, just generalizing. I did mention my self. I did not suggest that , that yorkie was a couch potato. I did say maybe he needed to let off energy. Maybe let outside he runs off, They don't want to watch him. Guessing does not help out here. And going back to our foundations doesn't hurt any one. Living in an enviroment where animal husbandtry has been forgotten isn't good for future generations. We all dont live in citys , around black top, concrete, and little nature around us. I love my animals dearly. I just don't like to judge someone with out knowing the circumstances first. You can write back what you want. I will not subscribe to this topic any more, as I don't feel like this is what the yorkie forum is about. Starting a disagreement with a fellow yorkie lover.

You're the one that started the disagreement - you said you knew you would upset/offend people. You gave your opinion -- I gave mine. That is what yorkietalk is about.

Also, I don't like hijacking someone else's thread.

Personally, my yorkies are outside a lot more than most. My female would live out there if I would let her on nice days. I have a fenced yard in the city. She's safe out there when I'm home.

No little dog should be tied to a chain for a number of reasons and this what this thread is about. If you're leaving your yorkies chained on your property than your part of the problem too.

roxies_mom · 07-26-2008, 09:36 AM

I do feel for this yorkie if it's just left out and no one is checking on it or home all day long. How big do you think this yorkie is? If it's as small as roxie I can't imagine leaving her chained out all day by herself. But my daughter has a husky that has to be chained when outside. She'll bolt and could end up on the highway or get into some sort of trouble, she's a runner she loves to run. But when she's out she wears a tracking devise and she has access to plenty of fresh water (I even put ice in it during the day) and food. She can go in and out of the garage and we run a fan in the garage for circulation. But I'm also home during the day so if she starts stirring around I'm here and go check on her. If I leave then she's inside and not left out. If it's too hot we bring her in frequently to cool off. She's pretty content outside and doesn't mind the leash, it's long and she can get around quite a distance. Depending on the circumstances the animal has is weather or not it's cruel. I also remember one time when hubby had an English Pointer that would run and run and run and just chase birds all the live long day. He was for a specific purpose and was quite difficult to train other then for hunting so he was kenneled alot of the time. Well a neighbor thought we "kept him in a box" in the garage and called animal control on us. They came out and observed the situation and said there was nothing wrong with what we were doing. They also said that some folks have a hard time with the kennel training ideas. All I'm saying is I agree for a small dog it's not a good idea to leave them out all day alone. Every animal that is domesticated should have proper care that suits the breed. Hope I'm not rambling too much just wanted to share a few thoughts.
If there's a concern for this small dog, just call animal controll and let them check it out.

ash0248 · 07-26-2008, 11:19 AM

Not trying to be ugly so dont take this wrong but, if you think this is a bad situation GO TALK TO THE PEOPLE. Dont let it go on another day. They may be doing the best they can and need a little help. Dont call anyone, go talk to the people. If they are decent and you can do something to help, great. If not then call somebody and report them. But stop talking about it and do something. Time is wasting.

DONNADEE · 07-26-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ash0248

Not trying to be ugly so dont take this wrong but, if you think this is a bad situation GO TALK TO THE PEOPLE. Dont let it go on another day. They may be doing the best they can and need a little help. Dont call anyone, go talk to the people. If they are decent and you can do something to help, great. If not then call somebody and report them. But stop talking about it and do something. Time is wasting.

I agree, i suggest if not a busy highway to park around the corner and walk your yorkie and stop by and that you saw there yorkie and wanted to talk about your babies and they way you can open a conversation with out them thinking your a threat. just a suggetion.

07-26-2008, 05:52 AM	#77
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,451	You can always send an anonymous letter to the owner of the dog through Dogs Deserve Better Home: No Chained Dogs! I did this before and had letters sent to the owners of the dogs. It helped somewhat. They ended up getting rid of one of the dogs. I couldnt save both but at least it helped one more dog Email DDB and ask them to send a letter or sometimes even better they sometimes get an area rep to go out to the house and talk to them info@dogsdeservebetter.org __________________ CHRISSY Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Lena Taboo

07-26-2008, 05:59 AM	#79
KNoelleV Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 67	Chrissy: That is a wonderful idea! Thank you for providing the link to the website. __________________ Mother of our wonderful daughter, Alyce, and our furbaby son, Bailey!

07-26-2008, 06:00 AM	#80
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,451	I cant beleive I didnt think of it sooner __________________ CHRISSY Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Lena Taboo

07-26-2008, 09:36 AM	#83
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I do feel for this yorkie if it's just left out and no one is checking on it or home all day long. How big do you think this yorkie is? If it's as small as roxie I can't imagine leaving her chained out all day by herself. But my daughter has a husky that has to be chained when outside. She'll bolt and could end up on the highway or get into some sort of trouble, she's a runner she loves to run. But when she's out she wears a tracking devise and she has access to plenty of fresh water (I even put ice in it during the day) and food. She can go in and out of the garage and we run a fan in the garage for circulation. But I'm also home during the day so if she starts stirring around I'm here and go check on her. If I leave then she's inside and not left out. If it's too hot we bring her in frequently to cool off. She's pretty content outside and doesn't mind the leash, it's long and she can get around quite a distance. Depending on the circumstances the animal has is weather or not it's cruel. I also remember one time when hubby had an English Pointer that would run and run and run and just chase birds all the live long day. He was for a specific purpose and was quite difficult to train other then for hunting so he was kenneled alot of the time. Well a neighbor thought we "kept him in a box" in the garage and called animal control on us. They came out and observed the situation and said there was nothing wrong with what we were doing. They also said that some folks have a hard time with the kennel training ideas. All I'm saying is I agree for a small dog it's not a good idea to leave them out all day alone. Every animal that is domesticated should have proper care that suits the breed. Hope I'm not rambling too much just wanted to share a few thoughts. If there's a concern for this small dog, just call animal controll and let them check it out. Last edited by roxies_mom; 07-26-2008 at 09:38 AM. Reason: just adding something

07-26-2008, 11:19 AM	#84
ash0248 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Al Posts: 195	Not trying to be ugly so dont take this wrong but, if you think this is a bad situation GO TALK TO THE PEOPLE. Dont let it go on another day. They may be doing the best they can and need a little help. Dont call anyone, go talk to the people. If they are decent and you can do something to help, great. If not then call somebody and report them. But stop talking about it and do something. Time is wasting. __________________

07-26-2008, 04:37 AM	#76
Philly Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 108	I would try to educate the owners about the dangers of putting a little one outside tied up and not supervised. If that didn't work, I would take him. He belongs inside. I don't understand why anyone would get a Yorkie and treat it as an outside dog. They have "hardy" personalities, not hardy consititutions. Not to mention the thought of predators. He is much too vulnerable right now.

07-26-2008, 05:54 AM	#78
ctvol YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Knoxville Posts: 7	KNoelleV, I appreciate you coming by and seeing what I was talking about. I am concerned about the large buckets also which are way too tall for the dog to get food or water from if that is what they are for. I did see the dog on the line when I left work yesterday morning and then late in the afternoon on my way home. There is no doubt that it stays out there a long time. I'm sure these dogs are tougher than a lot of us are giving them credit for but I am only going by how I treat my dog as opposed to how this one is being treated. Many dogs are tied to chains but that is no life for any animal in my opinion. The fact is that I see the Yorkie out there just about every day and its always right there in my face and I can't put it out of my mind. I still think that calling animal control and at least having them give the people a visit is one way to anonymously get the word to them that someone thinks that they are leaving a small inside do outside in the heat for way too long and that they are also concerned about it having to get food and water out of those buckets. Maybe if they get a visit and know that someone is watching then they will start to take better care of it. It's just a thought! I may do something about it today. I'll check back in later.