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chandracz · 03-18-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by erickajm

That would work! If everything should check out that this little girl does indeed need a new home, I am open to having her join our crew. So, Wolfer pm me if you do need me. At that point we can worry about doing a Yorkie Train.

what's a yorkie train?

phfgkl · 03-18-2009, 06:15 AM

If it were me, I would be doing the right thing and trying to find the owners. It would devastate me if one of mine escaped(as many yorkies have done) and it's been wandering around for awhile. I think the person that was looking trying to find people that have lost their yorkies was a good thing, and I would be doing everything I could to get this dog back with the owners

Charlene1963 · 03-18-2009, 06:16 AM

Lost Dogs - Lost Yorkshire Terrier in Rockford MI - Fido Finder®

Not sure if this dog has been posted. Name is Cooper-lost in Rockford in early March. doesn't specify if a boy or a girl.

TOY · 03-18-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chandracz

what's a yorkie train?

A Yorkie train reminds me of the underground railroad.

It is a type of passing the found/rescued Yorkie along a particular route helping get the dog from Point A to Point Z with exchanges along the way if needed.

For instance, if a Yorkie in GA was going to IL, they may drive to the TN border, hand her off to the next driver, meet the next, and the next, until they reach the IL destination of the forever home for the pet.

It's a beautiful example of people coming together to help someone and a Yorkie....just another demonstration of the love and concern Yorkie owners have for the breed and other owners.

...And a perfect picture of the best of the best in neighbor helping neighbor.

mackymom · 03-18-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Is there any possibility that she has been on her own for several months?

I would suggest looking for "Lost" ads on the web for your area, and also checking to see if she's chipped. I can see how you would not want to give her back if her owners are not taking good care of her. However, it would be so wonderful if her family has been waiting for her. Also, I think there could be an issue taking her to a vet if she's been chipped with someone else's info.

Just giving my thoughts. I am sure you will do the right thing.

Thinking the same as you....I hope she wasnt stolen from someone then released...

chandracz · 03-18-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOY

A Yorkie train reminds me of the underground railroad.

It is a type of passing the found/rescued Yorkie along a particular route helping get the dog from Point A to Point Z with exchanges along the way if needed.

For instance, if a Yorkie in GA was going to IL, they may drive to the TN border, hand her off to the next driver, meet the next, and the next, until they reach the IL destination of the forever home for the pet.

It's a beautiful example of people coming together to help someone and a Yorkie....just another demonstration of the love and concern Yorkie owners have for the breed and other owners.

...And a perfect picture of the best of the best in neighbor helping neighbor.

OMG how sweet and loving and thoughtful!!!! I just love YT!!!!!!!!

Sunnie · 03-18-2009, 09:07 AM

This post so saddens me. Please OP. you need to do everything in your power to try to find the owners before you make an attempt to rehome this yorkie. Just because it has long nails does not mean it was neglected by it's owner. It could have gotten lost months ago and been living with someone other than the owner who did not get proper care. You cannot make that assumption that the owner neglected it. You need to put ads in the paper and check with the local shelters and vets to see if a yorkie has been reported missing in the last several months. If you cannot do that, then you need to turn it over to a no kill shelter to let them find it's owner. I would be so PI$$ED if someone rehomed my lost pet without trying everything they could to find the owners. Please update us OP.

Rosiegirl · 03-18-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

I would be so PI$ if someone rehomed my lost pet without trying everything they could to find the owners. Please update us OP.

kimrob · 03-18-2009, 09:30 AM

I agree with most of the others, PLEASE try to find the owners, there could be circumstances that we could not know and the owner might be completely heartbroken and still looking for their baby. My little ones can escape in a blink of an eye and be down the street before I even know they have escaped. Please update us when you get a chance.

LilMissy · 03-18-2009, 09:42 AM

I would definitely have the Yorkie scanned for a chip and check out any lost articles that have been posted. From the lost Yorkies I've seen happen on this website, some of them seem to be gone for quite some time, which would explain why this Yorkie is a mess.

I really think that I'm going to get Missy microchipped when she's spayed next week. All these lost/found Yorkies is really freaking me out!

manolos mom · 03-18-2009, 09:44 AM

Out of all the homes around that little Yorkie found yours. This was for a reason. You could check the area and take her to the vet. And if no one claims her then I would do what Nichole- TLC said to do. That rescue in your area seems like they will check to make sure she gets the proper home. Believe me, Rescues check everything, its almost as hard adopting a child. You dont just want to offer this girl on YT without checking the families background. And that includes shot record, grooming,walks. Thats why I think rescue groups will handle this better than you or I. Good Luck on whatever you do and Congratulations for being picked by that little lost girl....Lissette

erickajm · 03-18-2009, 01:10 PM

Just checking in to see if the OP had checked into any of the suggestions made. Hope all is well

kooki · 03-18-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnie

This post so saddens me. Please OP. you need to do everything in your power to try to find the owners before you make an attempt to rehome this yorkie. Just because it has long nails does not mean it was neglected by it's owner. It could have gotten lost months ago and been living with someone other than the owner who did not get proper care. You cannot make that assumption that the owner neglected it. You need to put ads in the paper and check with the local shelters and vets to see if a yorkie has been reported missing in the last several months. If you cannot do that, then you need to turn it over to a no kill shelter to let them find it's owner. I would be so PI$ if someone rehomed my lost pet without trying everything they could to find the owners. Please update us OP.

I completely agree.

roxies_mom · 03-18-2009, 02:16 PM

checking back, i'm so curious about this little dog.

Sunnie · 03-18-2009, 02:46 PM

I want to add that just looking for lost yorkie ads is NOT ENOUGH! The OP needs to place her OWN ads for a FOUND yorkie. If the OP is not willing to do everything possible to PROACTIVELY try to find her rightful owner, then the OP should turn this dog over to a shelter who WILL try to find it's owner. In my opinion it is not good enough to just look for someone elses ad looking for a yorkie. You need to place your own ad.

03-18-2009, 06:16 AM	#48
Charlene1963 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 166	Lost Dogs - Lost Yorkshire Terrier in Rockford MI - Fido Finder® Not sure if this dog has been posted. Name is Cooper-lost in Rockford in early March. doesn't specify if a boy or a girl. __________________ Charlene and Ziggy Member of the Little Gentleman's Club

03-18-2009, 09:07 AM	#52
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	This post so saddens me. Please OP. you need to do everything in your power to try to find the owners before you make an attempt to rehome this yorkie. Just because it has long nails does not mean it was neglected by it's owner. It could have gotten lost months ago and been living with someone other than the owner who did not get proper care. You cannot make that assumption that the owner neglected it. You need to put ads in the paper and check with the local shelters and vets to see if a yorkie has been reported missing in the last several months. If you cannot do that, then you need to turn it over to a no kill shelter to let them find it's owner. I would be so PI$$ED if someone rehomed my lost pet without trying everything they could to find the owners. Please update us OP. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

03-18-2009, 09:42 AM	#55
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I would definitely have the Yorkie scanned for a chip and check out any lost articles that have been posted. From the lost Yorkies I've seen happen on this website, some of them seem to be gone for quite some time, which would explain why this Yorkie is a mess. I really think that I'm going to get Missy microchipped when she's spayed next week. All these lost/found Yorkies is really freaking me out! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

03-18-2009, 01:10 PM	#57
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	Just checking in to see if the OP had checked into any of the suggestions made. Hope all is well __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

03-18-2009, 02:46 PM	#60
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I want to add that just looking for lost yorkie ads is NOT ENOUGH! The OP needs to place her OWN ads for a FOUND yorkie. If the OP is not willing to do everything possible to PROACTIVELY try to find her rightful owner, then the OP should turn this dog over to a shelter who WILL try to find it's owner. In my opinion it is not good enough to just look for someone elses ad looking for a yorkie. You need to place your own ad. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

03-18-2009, 06:15 AM	#47
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	If it were me, I would be doing the right thing and trying to find the owners. It would devastate me if one of mine escaped(as many yorkies have done) and it's been wandering around for awhile. I think the person that was looking trying to find people that have lost their yorkies was a good thing, and I would be doing everything I could to get this dog back with the owners

03-18-2009, 09:30 AM	#54
kimrob Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tazewell, VA USA Posts: 24	I agree with most of the others, PLEASE try to find the owners, there could be circumstances that we could not know and the owner might be completely heartbroken and still looking for their baby. My little ones can escape in a blink of an eye and be down the street before I even know they have escaped. Please update us when you get a chance.

03-18-2009, 09:44 AM	#56
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Out of all the homes around that little Yorkie found yours. This was for a reason. You could check the area and take her to the vet. And if no one claims her then I would do what Nichole- TLC said to do. That rescue in your area seems like they will check to make sure she gets the proper home. Believe me, Rescues check everything, its almost as hard adopting a child. You dont just want to offer this girl on YT without checking the families background. And that includes shot record, grooming,walks. Thats why I think rescue groups will handle this better than you or I. Good Luck on whatever you do and Congratulations for being picked by that little lost girl....Lissette

03-18-2009, 02:16 PM	#59
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	checking back, i'm so curious about this little dog.