My step dad who is a very smart man said that sometimes people come onto these types of sites and are predators looking to steal animals, so just be careful, I am not saying that there are people on here that do that but there could be, like child predators getting on myspace and facebook.

I know to well the feeling of lossing a pet. Our six month old kitten (Jasper) ran out Nov.14 and I have not seen him since. We placed ads and posted signs went door to door visited the shelters weekly and nothing. My vet told me sometime people find and keep them not even looking for their owners. To this day it is still hard not knowing what happened to him and I still look for him. If I every lost Peanut my world would come to an end, he his mommy's baby and loves every minute of it. I hope who every has Yoshi will have a change of heart and return him to his family. They should think how they would feel if the shoe was on the other foot.

Oh My Gosh...:eek: I have been unable to keep track of this thread the last few days...am I right in thinking that maybe someone on YT may have him????!!!:confused: What on earth is going on?:(:mad:

Wow, this is really breaking my heart. I really hope you find him, and if someone has him and they are doing this to you, they need to be arrested, and any personal pets of theirs should be taken away! People are really horrible out in this world. My boyfriends ex wife got rid of his beloved Scampie, a yorkie/chihuahua mix and ever since we found out, i've posted everything, so I know the feeling. I hope Yoshi will come home, and that the person will be caught and dealt with!

Wonderful post!

Also, to the person that may be lurking, and possibly has Yoshi. I am asking you, not just to consider Mary and her family, but please consider Yoshi. His feelings are the most important ones. These little dogs bond with their "person" so deeply and are never truly happy away from them. He loves them and he needs them.

Sheila

I'm asking you
 

Come home to us little man...We want you home safe and sound. To whomever has done this,just turn it around and do the right thing. Boomerang Karma is no joke. I do Reiki, and just sent out good positive energy to you my furbutt friend. Please return Yoshi t his mom. Do you truely know what a horrible situation your actions have both this poor dog and his mom in? You can and will go to jail,if you just return the dog, I'm sure they will listen to Mary and knowing her,she would drop any and all charges,you are facing right now. I pray that you find your way,and you bring peace back into the lives of all the people you have pulled into this drama.

Is it possible the lurker being referred to is a former YT member?

Sometimes I don't think people really grasp the bonding that occurs between an owner and their pet. My dog is my world, I alter plans to make sure he is taken care of, I worry when he is sick, I work a lot to care and make sure his every need is met...if heaven forbid the day came when he went missing a huge part of who I have become in the 8 months I have had him would be lost. I'd feel very hollow and would be distraught trying to find him and bring him home. I would have an empty void that would be there until I knew what happened or had him home.

I really hope and pray that if someone who may be reading any of these posts has this dog to please consider the fact that even if this dog is bringing you enjoyment HE IS NOT YOURS TO KEEP. He has an owner who loves him very much that you basically are robbing of the love of their dog. If you are young, I wish you would return the dog and I am sure if you explained yourself and the fact you found a dog that was hard to part with, the owner would understand and forgive you. If you are an adult, even in these hard times I really wish you would own up and do the right thing..this has gone on far too long and the fact you would allow this to continue reading the posts here is just cruel. I would indeed question your compassion for a dog when clearly you lack some for the rightful owner and the sadness she is in.

I pray that no matter who has the dog, young/old, lurker or not..they are caring for him and that they do find the change of heart and return him promptly.

I read this whole thread through, did I miss something?
What led Mary to believe that someone from YT has Yoshi? And what would her not posting do to help? I don't understand. I feel like I missed a page!!!!
Everyone else is still talking about it and if it is someone on here who has him, they must be loving that.
We all wish for his safe return to his Momma, I can't help but think that if there truely is a creepy evil person who has her dog out there they will enjoy reading about it, even if it is Mary not writing.
I cannot imagine what she is going through. I hope she finds him soon.

WHAT?!?! that is horrible!!!! why would anyone do such a thing? ugh, the world we live in today is sad. that scares me to death!!!!

Just lite another candle and still praying for Yoshi's safe return home.

This is now up to you!!!!
 

Please return Yoshi to his mom. You can turn this around. Do the right thing. You are going to go to jail for a stupid childish act, that hurts everyone involved. Please think how you would feel if someone took you dog. Everyone is hurting from what you have selfishly done. Make it end. Take him home. I know you are human,and you can't possibly want to hurt this many people. Life in this world is hard enough. Whatever you're going through,Don't act out by hurting an innocent woman. She has done nothing to you and does not deserve this. Yoshi,your friends and family love you very much. We will not stop looking for you little angel. Hugs and kisses to you every day and night. I hope they are taking good care of you until they return you to your home and to your mom and your family. Know that we won't ever give up the search. THIS IS UP TO YOU!!! YOU CAN RETURN THIS DOG AND SAVE YOURSELF ALOT OF TROUBLE....DO IT NOW.

I deleted what I really wanted to say here. But if there is a chance that someone who has Yoshi and is watching this site to follow the rescue events then let's not entertain them any longer. Let the threads die unless Mary herself posts.

when i worked as a vet tech we had people stealing dogs out of cars, yards, stores, its just nasty! :confused::(

If someone has indeed found Yoshi and is hanging on to him, this could be considered grand larceny depending on the dollar value of Yoshi i.e. what you paid for him (we *know* he is priceless). There could definitely be charges and jail time involved for the person involved.

I am keeping my candle lit for you. Come home baby!

Our neighbor in Illinois had their Pom stolen out of their yard and found it in another woman's yard a few miles away in town. When I worked at the vet's office here we heard MANY stories of dog theft. You can't leave your pets unattended anymore than you can leave your children unattended.

I would definitely donate $5! Count me in!

I would ABSOLUTELY be willing to do it!! Let's find Yoshi!!!!!

Who knows if it will work, but its definitely worth a shot!!! It couldn't hurt! The more people aware of the missing baby, the better!!!

I would donate too! just let me know! :)

i want to thank everyone for everything you are doing...without your support and help i don't think i could make it...with disappointment after disappointment...my heart breaks more and more with each passing day...

tomorrow marks exactly 3 weeks since he has gone missing...and i am lost without him...i don't know if in fact anyone on yt has him...it is just that this is a public site...and my fear is the person that has him may be following my thread on the search for yoshi...

i am not saying anyone has him..but there is a slight chance that they are reading everything i have posted because being this long with him with no intentions to give him back i too would be on the internet researching about the breed..and of course YT is the first to pop up in a google search.

if i get him back i won't press any charges my main concern is his safety and having him home. finding him with the intention to keep him would be considered a theft..and his cost would be consider a felony. i won't go into detail with how much he cost me..but just know it is a felony...anything over $500 is a felony...

i don't care about who, why, what, when or how...just need him back home where he belongs...

Oh! my heart just breaks for you. My eyes are full of tears. Everyday I so hope that you have gotten your little man back. Prayers for you and Yoshi.:animal-pa

Is this the postcard by AKC? The more awareness in the surrounding area this dog is still missing, the better. Count me in!

Perhaps I should not even voice this thought here but perhaps if the culprit is reading this, it might give pause for thought.

Is there any possible way that that geographical area could be isolated in their interaction on this website?

I know it sounds far-fetched but I also know that computers and service providers, etc. have ways and means we general users "know not of."

To Yoshi's jailer: I pray that you will have a good old-fashioned case of guilt...that your conscience will not allow you to continue in your "rescue" of Yoshi. Deep within your heart, you know this Yorkie was not abandoned nor abused. You know that. I'm sure you love Yoshi, but will you be able to continue to like yourself knowing that you have separated an owner from her beloved Yorkie? Do the right thing and get Yoshi back to Mary. Trust me...you'll sleep better at night and you will be able to respect yourself again. You know what is right. Just do it!

Mary, I really believe this will have a good outcome. So many people are praying for you and Yoshi. In the same sense they are praying that whoever has Yoshi will have that nagging feeling of conscience that they will be unable to ignore. No matter what lie they are trying to believe, they know your Yorkie is a beloved pet. The mind cannot help but eventually believe what the heart cannot deny.

Blessings,
TOY

I don't have a problem with it but don't feel right about accepting it...i am thankful to be a part of such a great community...thank you

Mary...please
 

I'm willing to help out...Mary, please just accept our help...it's the least we can do for you & Yoshi. I'm sure you'd help me if you could if I were in your shoes. I actually saw a segment about FindToto.com on the news the other day...it's worth a try.

One Last Try
 

Mary do you realize this is a humanistic story? The public eats this stuff up! The local newspaper in your area would grab this story and run with it. Free of charge. You should forward this whole thread to a reporter that writes for your local newspaper and believe me, they will run with this story. THIS IS WHAT SELLS NEWSPAPERS! Not the ad in the tiny square under Lost and Found. It than gets passed on to Fox News or your local TV channel. I know, I've been there. People eat this stuff up and suddenly you'll have calls coming out of the wall. People in your local neighborhood wanting to do whatever they can do to help you but are probably on aware you lost your dog. If this girl has your dog they'll flood her neighborhood. Local teachers in her school will be talking about this story. Before you know it, it could hit the front page of the newspaper!

My heart aches for you!!! I hope Yoshi finds his way home soon!! :D

btw...I agree with Obie, this would be a great article and has potential for lots of coverage. It's worth a shot to get the word out!

We wish xxmxaxrxyxx the best in her search for her Yoshi and hope that he is found safely.

Members are free to donate to whatever cause they wish, however, due to past problems and the potential for abuse, we do not allow solicitations for money or donations here at YorkieTalk.

Thank you.