Is anyone else sick of "I want a free yorkie"?

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I think there is a difference in your situation and the one that seems to be a common complaint here...it's quite different to ask/demand/whine for a free/cheap/discounted Yorkie than to come about one in the manner in which you described.

It's like everyone wants a Cheap/Free Show Quality Teacup Yorkie w/ Champion Bloodlines and Breeding Rights. Already housetrained, free of health issues, and fluent in at least 3 major languages.

LOLOL!! hahaha

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by MeganS

I don't agree with begging for free puppies. All they have to do is go to their local shelters and they'll probably manage to find a yorkie for about $200. It may not be their dream yorkie, but if they want a dream yorkie they'll have to be like other people and save up the money.

and as far as only being concerned about weight...that really gets to me. We were at an ice cream shop the other day with Tucker. This one woman there...was being really obnoxious anyway...but then she saw Tucker and she was like "What is he?" and I was like "A yorkie." and then she walked over and started to play with him so I got down too to hold his leash tightly and she was like "Oh it's ok." and I didn't really say anything, then she stood up and she was like "Well, they're not usually so big!" and walked away.

I can understand if one of the questions someone asks a breeder is how big they will be, because for some people that is very important, whether it's for a medical reason (not being able to lift things over 10 lbs, maybe, or they live in an apartment with a weight restriction, or they just really, really want a smaller yorkie). But I think if they obsess over how big it will be, that's a problem.

I agree with you, Meggers.

[tiggerr36792]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I don't want to offend anyone - but I get tired of the obsessive WEIGHT posts - THEY ARE ALL SMALL - but sometimes it seems that's all people want to talk about.

and ya the free yorkie Ads are usually scams so those looking need to be VERY CAREFUL

Well said Vi....

[JohnnieWalker]

People who want a free dog need to know, there IS NO SUCH THING! If you can't afford the initial cost, you more than likely can't afford what follows: shots, neutering/spaying, tick & heart worm meds, food, toys, etc.... My vet told me once that new dog owners spend around $1000,- to $1300,- on misc. stuff the first year. And that's if the dog is a healthy one. What do these folks do when their "free" pet turns out to have diabetes or has any other special medical need? As somebody already posted: the poor criters get dumped at the local pound. A pet is a commitment. Financially AND emotionally

[CharBar]

Originally Posted by ProfessorPeteZa

Also, people get so upset on CL when someone posts a rehoming fee of like $200 for a yorkie puppy. The post usually gets flags and other bitter posts spring up about stop trying to sell your dog on cl, etc. its insanse. Same with the ones who say I dont have a lot of money but I have a lot of love. Um yeah, the vet doesn't accept "love and happy feelings" as a form of payment. People truly do not understand the cost of keeping a dog. or they refuse too.
i could go on for longer lol but I better stop ranting.

I agree. I understand that everyone has a budget and sometimes when looking for a pet, you want to stay within that price range and I respect that. That's what I did, however, it doesn't make sense to ask for a dog for free... If you can't pay $200 for a rehoming fee then how can you pay $100 for vaccinations/vet visits/dog food/supplies/etc? The cost of a yorkie does not end with how much you pay for it... you have to consider what kind of food you'll feed it, chew toys, training supplies, grooming brushes, toys, crates, etc. In the end, if you say you have no money then DON'T GET A YORKIE. They require more $$$ in terms of grooming and attention and care. I'm not saying that you HAVE to buy all that stuff but I don't like when people post boo-hoo sob stories on Craigslist for a free yorkie and they don't know the first thing about how much care a yorkie requires.

[alishasmom]

You should tell this people, who ask for a free yorkie, to go to the shelter. The question about the size is what makes me nuts. I shopped for about a year before I got trixie , and I never asked for a small yorkie. Yet, trixie is a very small yorkie. they should know better and go to a shelter. the shelter fees here in pa is 120. that includes spade, and vacinations, plus flea treatments. I try to get one from the shelter myself, (yorkie) but they turn me down, because I have a child, who by the way has proved herself to be very gentle with my animals.trixie and her sleep together, all three of us in the same bed. Still, I think people with children, Should not have one, unless, there is an adult in the house 24/7, there is only one child, who has more animals in the house, and is used to them. The person must prove that she or him is capable of paying vet bills.

[Mybabyboymax]

Wouldnt we all have loved our yorkies to be free Honestly I dont let those ads bother me if they can get the free pup or not what does that faze me? Then again I am not a breeder so I do not have to deal with the calls. as far as size, I wanted a smaller yorkie and that is what I bought. I dont think it makes me shallow or any less of a pet owner. when paying money for your pup you should get what you want.

[Mybabyboymax]

Originally Posted by alishasmom

Still, I think people with children, Should not have one, unless, there is an adult in the house 24/7, there is only one child, who has more animals in the house, and is used to them.

Im glad not everyone believes that a person should only have 1 child in order to add a yorkie to their family becuase I have 3 and would be yorkieless

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by kt_luvs_kitties

I don't know if this has ever been discussed or not on YT, but is anyone else sick of people begging for a free yorkie, a low cost baby yorkie, or make up a story on why they NEED a yorkie?

That just drives me crazy! Everywhere I look, someone is begging for free yorkies. Craigslist, Kijiji, Hoobly, Forums, other sites.

Why do people feel entitled to a free dog, when everyone else has to pay for one? Why do they want one if they can not afford the initial price?

I just read one tonight about how a lady had a yorkie, and it got stolen from her yard, (must not have been watching it) and now she promised her kids she could get them another one, but could not afford one. She then went on to post, that it must be a baby, get no bigger than 4 pounds, and be a female, BUT that she would "accept" one that gets 5 pounds Accept, are you kidding me??? You are begging people who you don't know, for a very expensive pet none the less, for FREE, and then you have the nerve to want to be specific?

Sorry but this drives me crazy! Rant over

wow.. what a harsh thread for some one with 10 posts..I have been on here a year and do not try to start a drama thread..you may not understand anyone's reason's for why they do or think or say ... but they obviously have reasons..
What I have found since I have been on the forums.. soo many times there is some one either rehoming a young yorkie, or some one is posting a yorkie or two need homes fast.. and there have been other stories of cheap yorkies..so maybe a person has seen this.. and missed a couple of chances.. so they think maybe if I make a thread.. people might know of one needing a home in my area... something to think about..
We really are real people on the side of a monitor. We must think of how we type things.. when we just would like to make a thread..

anne

[alishasmom]

Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

Im glad not everyone believes that a person should only have 1 child in order to add a yorkie to their family becuase I have 3 and would be yorkieless

May be I should fraise it better "if I was to give one of my precious yorkies for free" I would most definitely made those conditions, I am glad you are an eception to this rule, yet, I am not about to take the chance, and believe that all kids are as well behaved with animals as yours and mine are. althou IO dont expect everyone to agree with me; I do espect them to be careful enough to consider, this when rehoming, if need it.

[Mybabyboymax]

Originally Posted by alishasmom

May be I should fraise it better "if I was to give one of my precious yorkies for free" I would most definitely made those conditions, I am glad you are an eception to this rule, yet, I am not about to take the chance, and believe that all kids are as well behaved with animals as yours and mine are. althou IO dont expect everyone to agree with me; I do espect them to be careful enough to consider, this when rehoming, if need it.

The topic of yorkies and children has been discussed here so many times and we have come to one conclusion...we all feel differently some are for it and some are against it, so why beat a dead horse by bringing it up again lol

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by alishasmom

You should tell this people, who ask for a free yorkie, to go to the shelter. The question about the size is what makes me nuts. I shopped for about a year before I got trixie , and I never asked for a small yorkie. Yet, trixie is a very small yorkie. they should know better and go to a shelter. the shelter fees here in pa is 120. that includes spade, and vacinations, plus flea treatments. I try to get one from the shelter myself, (yorkie) but they turn me down, because I have a child, who by the way has proved herself to be very gentle with my animals.trixie and her sleep together, all three of us in the same bed. Still, I think people with children, Should not have one, unless, there is an adult in the house 24/7, there is only one child, who has more animals in the house, and is used to them. The person must prove that she or him is capable of paying vet bills.

I need to add that the children thing is not always 100%.. and I think a dog is better off with children in the family then sitting in a kill shelter..
M nephew who is like a younger brother to me.. brought up three children from young babies.. with a yorkie.. that dog died of old age.. I do not worry about the children.. I worry about the parents.. for they are who makes it a good home for both their children and there pets..It is no guarantee that due to having children means a yorkie is not meant for you.. my grandsons.. both of them grew up with my dogs.. sleeping with them, falling asleep on the carpet with a yorkie cuddled to them.. my youngest grandson now 14 years old is the most gentle child in this world with yorkies..he was taught how to hold them.. when not to hold them, and how to walk when they are on the floor..My sister had the brother to her son's yorkie, and again her grandchildren were always there at her house, or she was at their house with her yorkie.. the two dogs. always knew each other and were glad to be together..
my opinion only... anne

[mscat]

Nothing in life is for free.... Yorkie's are known to be expensive, and if people believe they can write down a sob story to get what they want, then that is shameful.
One of the first things out of strangers mouths when they see my Suzi is how much did she cost? That is not something to ask a stranger...
Other comments are mostly about wanting one like her.... That bothers almost just as much because then thing they are going to grab her. It scares me.

[alishasmom]

Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

The topic of yorkies and children has been discussed here so many times and we have come to one conclusion...we all feel differently some are for it and some are against it, so why beat a dead horse by bringing it up again lol

I wasn't dicusing this particular issue, someone else was, I just responded to her coment. please read the whole thread, so you know. in my other post, i was talking about conditions to rehome a yorkie, and that brought up the issue. Thanks.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

I need to add that the children thing is not always 100%.. and I think a dog is better off with children in the family then sitting in a kill shelter..
M nephew who is like a younger brother to me.. brought up three children from young babies.. with a yorkie.. that dog died of old age.. I do not worry about the children.. I worry about the parents.. for they are who makes it a good home for both their children and there pets..It is no guarantee that due to having children means a yorkie is not meant for you.. my grandsons.. both of them grew up with my dogs.. sleeping with them, falling asleep on the carpet with a yorkie cuddled to them.. my youngest grandson now 14 years old is the most gentle child in this world with yorkies..he was taught how to hold them.. when not to hold them, and how to walk when they are on the floor..My sister had the brother to her son's yorkie, and again her grandchildren were always there at her house, or she was at their house with her yorkie.. the two dogs. always knew each other and were glad to be together..
my opinion only... anne

So true! I have one daughter but I have neighbor kids in the house all the time. So having one child doesnt mean they wont be exposed to alot of kids because mine are