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YorkieLove77 · 10-20-2009, 10:02 AM

I know all too well the fear and panic that sets in when my furbaby gets out and runs away. So when I spotted 2 dogs (a yorkie and a bichon - both boys from their obvious constant marking), running loose in my neighborhood streets, I knew I had to do something. I was driving when I spotted them, and I would drive a bit and get out to try to lure them with treats I had in my car. They always ran away, and we all know how fast yorkies are!

I ran after them for over an hour (hey, at least I got my workout today lol), and I finally managed to snag the chubby bichon. Once I had him, the yorkie followed me back to my car thankfully. I finally had both of them safe and sound and I was so thrilled to be able to call their owner to give them the wonderful news that their furbabies were safe and ALIVE.

But what happened next I couldn't believe, and you won't either. When I called and said I have your dogs (6 blocks away, mind you), she said "so, they always run away. They live outside in the yard and they're used to it. They would've found their way home if you let them be". WTF????? I personally witnessed them nearly get run over twice. Then, when this person came to pick them up, she grabbed both dogs and said to them "Let's go.", without a thank you or anything to me. If I was in her situation, I would've kissed the person on the lips! Just imagining JoJo running away tears me up inside!

Now, the fact that she didn't thank me isn't the biggest deal, it's the fact that she lets them run loose through the neighborhood possibly getting killed AND the fact that they live OUTSIDE that ticks me off. The yorkie couldn't be more than 4 lbs!! I swear, next time I spot these dogs running loose they're mine. She doesn't deserve them!!

lovespandp · 10-20-2009, 10:05 AM

Wow! Peanut is 4lbs I could NEVER EVER NEVER EVER Let him stay outside for the night, much less LIVE outside omg He would die!! Thats sad, I agree she doesnt deserve those dogs at all!!

jacquelinebabco · 10-20-2009, 10:06 AM

If it had been one of my dogs I would have smothered you with kisses. some people just don't deserve dogs.

halandshawnie · 10-20-2009, 10:10 AM

How horrible! I would be a wreck if Bella ran off, and I've only had her for a few weeks

I bet they would love a nice warm house

BonBon · 10-20-2009, 10:16 AM

Thank you for going after these babies and helping them. I'm in a tense knot picturing them running loose around traffic. I would've given you the biggest kiss in history if you'd saved one of my babies.

Why, why, why do people have pets only to treat them like this? I wish everyone could experience a week in the life of their animals - maybe that would fix some of these ignorant people.

luvfla · 10-20-2009, 10:19 AM

Stupid woman. Obviously she doesn't have a personal attachment to them.... Soooo...increase your pack!

YorkieLove77 · 10-20-2009, 10:25 AM

I literally came on here and typed my post the moment I walked in the door after rescuing those dogs. But now that I've had a few moments to think, I'm even more furious. And I'm crying because my heart is breaking for those poor little dogs living outside in harsh Michigan weather!! I'm also angry at myself for not personally driving them home so I knew where she lived, in case I am able to do something about their living conditions.

My dog JoJo means the WORLD to me, and seeing those 2 dogs made me imagine what if it had been him?? I ran through so many people's yards I probably looked like a fool, but I didn't care cuz I wouldn't have been able to sleep tonight if I didn't catch them. Now I won't be able to sleep knowing they're sleeping outside. I'm so upset now.

harleyyorkie · 10-20-2009, 10:27 AM

My Scootie got out one night (DH's fault), and the little boy next door found him and brought him over. He was only missing like 10 minutes but I was beside myself. I gave the little boy a big hug & $10.00!

I would snap these two up next time you see them, how awful to have to live outside like that.

lovespandp · 10-20-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieLove77

I literally came on here and typed my post the moment I walked in the door after rescuing those dogs. But now that I've had a few moments to think, I'm even more furious. And I'm crying because my heart is breaking for those poor little dogs living outside in harsh Michigan weather!! I'm also angry at myself for not personally driving them home so I knew where she lived, in case I am able to do something about their living conditions.

My dog JoJo means the WORLD to me, and seeing those 2 dogs made me imagine what if it had been him?? I ran through so many people's yards I probably looked like a fool, but I didn't care cuz I wouldn't have been able to sleep tonight if I didn't catch them. Now I won't be able to sleep knowing they're sleeping outside. I'm so upset now.

Do not beat yourself up for this. You did the right thing.. and I am sure you will see them again, and then you know what to do.

jmdt · 10-20-2009, 10:51 AM

What a horrible woman, who dosen't deserve to own animals. She wouldn't even know if they were gone or for how long. Some people are just so heartless. I often wonder how they could sleep at night. Those poor babies. You did what you could for them. If they are truly out like she says, you will see them again. She has neighbors, I wonder if they have tried to help them.

livingdustmops · 10-20-2009, 10:58 AM

Call animal control to see what the leash laws are. I am sure there are some (I grew up in MI and lived in Royal Oak). I wonder if her backyard is fenced..

This is outrageous especially with winter coming..I hope to goodness they are not outside all the time...if they are I would be stealing them...

Ellie May · 10-20-2009, 11:03 AM

If you go to "Regulations Governing Animal Control in Macomb County", you will see a set of rules that everyone in the county has to follow. The dogs can be picked up by animal control for running at large/no leash or failure to wear a license tag while off owner's property. There are certain specs for living conditions and food and water too. So maybe if it happens again, you can get animal control involved. If you had this person's phone number (and if it wasn't a cell), have a tried a reverse look-up?

http://www.macombcountymi.gov/Publichealth/animal.htm

chachi · 10-20-2009, 11:04 AM

Thats what I was going to do about a yorkie on my street that was running loose. I was going to get him the next time I saw him.. Unfortunately i never saw him again so i dont know if they got rid of him or not.

megansmomma · 10-20-2009, 11:13 AM

I think the title of your thread says it all

LDandPasquale · 10-20-2009, 11:19 AM

I know theres a law in my town that if the temperature outside falls below a certain degrees and the dog is left outside....the animal can be removed from the premises and you will be fined. Definitely check out what the regulations are in your town.

10-20-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
YorkieLove77 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelby Twp, MI Posts: 278	Next time they're mine!! I know all too well the fear and panic that sets in when my furbaby gets out and runs away. So when I spotted 2 dogs (a yorkie and a bichon - both boys from their obvious constant marking), running loose in my neighborhood streets, I knew I had to do something. I was driving when I spotted them, and I would drive a bit and get out to try to lure them with treats I had in my car. They always ran away, and we all know how fast yorkies are! I ran after them for over an hour (hey, at least I got my workout today lol), and I finally managed to snag the chubby bichon. Once I had him, the yorkie followed me back to my car thankfully. I finally had both of them safe and sound and I was so thrilled to be able to call their owner to give them the wonderful news that their furbabies were safe and ALIVE. But what happened next I couldn't believe, and you won't either. When I called and said I have your dogs (6 blocks away, mind you), she said "so, they always run away. They live outside in the yard and they're used to it. They would've found their way home if you let them be". WTF????? I personally witnessed them nearly get run over twice. Then, when this person came to pick them up, she grabbed both dogs and said to them "Let's go.", without a thank you or anything to me. If I was in her situation, I would've kissed the person on the lips! Just imagining JoJo running away tears me up inside! Now, the fact that she didn't thank me isn't the biggest deal, it's the fact that she lets them run loose through the neighborhood possibly getting killed AND the fact that they live OUTSIDE that ticks me off. The yorkie couldn't be more than 4 lbs!! I swear, next time I spot these dogs running loose they're mine. She doesn't deserve them!! __________________ Mommy to JoJo, my heart and soul!!!

10-20-2009, 10:05 AM	#2
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Wow! Peanut is 4lbs I could NEVER EVER NEVER EVER Let him stay outside for the night, much less LIVE outside omg He would die!! Thats sad, I agree she doesnt deserve those dogs at all!! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

10-20-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
halandshawnie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sterling Hgts, MI Posts: 144	How horrible! I would be a wreck if Bella ran off, and I've only had her for a few weeks I bet they would love a nice warm house __________________ Shawnie New Mommy to Bella Boo Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

10-20-2009, 10:16 AM	#5
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Thank you for going after these babies and helping them. I'm in a tense knot picturing them running loose around traffic. I would've given you the biggest kiss in history if you'd saved one of my babies. Why, why, why do people have pets only to treat them like this? I wish everyone could experience a week in the life of their animals - maybe that would fix some of these ignorant people. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-20-2009, 10:25 AM	#7
YorkieLove77 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelby Twp, MI Posts: 278	I literally came on here and typed my post the moment I walked in the door after rescuing those dogs. But now that I've had a few moments to think, I'm even more furious. And I'm crying because my heart is breaking for those poor little dogs living outside in harsh Michigan weather!! I'm also angry at myself for not personally driving them home so I knew where she lived, in case I am able to do something about their living conditions. My dog JoJo means the WORLD to me, and seeing those 2 dogs made me imagine what if it had been him?? I ran through so many people's yards I probably looked like a fool, but I didn't care cuz I wouldn't have been able to sleep tonight if I didn't catch them. Now I won't be able to sleep knowing they're sleeping outside. I'm so upset now. __________________ Mommy to JoJo, my heart and soul!!!

10-20-2009, 10:06 AM	#3
jacquelinebabco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: hannacroix,ny Posts: 1,363	If it had been one of my dogs I would have smothered you with kisses. some people just don't deserve dogs.

10-20-2009, 10:19 AM	#6
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Stupid woman. Obviously she doesn't have a personal attachment to them.... Soooo...increase your pack!

10-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#8
harleyyorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny South Posts: 470	My Scootie got out one night (DH's fault), and the little boy next door found him and brought him over. He was only missing like 10 minutes but I was beside myself. I gave the little boy a big hug & $10.00! I would snap these two up next time you see them, how awful to have to live outside like that. __________________ Elizabeth Harley Rita Scooter Bandit Peanut

10-20-2009, 10:51 AM	#10
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	What a horrible woman, who dosen't deserve to own animals. She wouldn't even know if they were gone or for how long. Some people are just so heartless. I often wonder how they could sleep at night. Those poor babies. You did what you could for them. If they are truly out like she says, you will see them again. She has neighbors, I wonder if they have tried to help them. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

10-20-2009, 10:58 AM	#11
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Call animal control to see what the leash laws are. I am sure there are some (I grew up in MI and lived in Royal Oak). I wonder if her backyard is fenced.. This is outrageous especially with winter coming..I hope to goodness they are not outside all the time...if they are I would be stealing them... __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

10-20-2009, 11:03 AM	#12
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If you go to "Regulations Governing Animal Control in Macomb County", you will see a set of rules that everyone in the county has to follow. The dogs can be picked up by animal control for running at large/no leash or failure to wear a license tag while off owner's property. There are certain specs for living conditions and food and water too. So maybe if it happens again, you can get animal control involved. If you had this person's phone number (and if it wasn't a cell), have a tried a reverse look-up? http://www.macombcountymi.gov/Publichealth/animal.htm __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-20-2009, 11:04 AM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Thats what I was going to do about a yorkie on my street that was running loose. I was going to get him the next time I saw him.. Unfortunately i never saw him again so i dont know if they got rid of him or not. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-20-2009, 11:13 AM	#14
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I think the title of your thread says it all __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

10-20-2009, 11:19 AM	#15
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	I know theres a law in my town that if the temperature outside falls below a certain degrees and the dog is left outside....the animal can be removed from the premises and you will be fined. Definitely check out what the regulations are in your town. __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"