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tjdmom · 12-03-2009, 04:16 PM

I always call my two the girls. I have two sons age 15 and 6 so when I talk about the girls, everyone seems to know. If someone has a problem with that.... well... that's their problem.

mjharpst · 12-03-2009, 06:12 PM

We get this all the time. We dont have skinkids and we love our furs just like they are children. Our friends and family understand but those who dont know us think we are insane

voodoochyl · 12-03-2009, 06:29 PM

I wanted to speak from the "alternate" perspective for a second. Before I had a dog...let alone a Yorkie, I never understood how people could invest so much emotion in a silly pet. When we got our dog, I understood 100%. People that don't have a dog will never understand the value. People that have big dogs will never understand the joy of a Yorkie. For example, I was spending the weekend at a friend's house a couple days ago. They had some beautiful Labs that were awesome! The female actually spent the night on my bed. I showed them a couple of videos on my phone of Buddy. The first thing I heard was..."that is not a dog". It is all about perspective. Screw 'em if they don't know. That is my opinion!

suda · 12-03-2009, 06:47 PM

That's what we call George, he is my baby and I don't give a toss what anyone else thinks, he's spoilt rotten by both of us and we love him to bits, he knows love and gives it back, don't worry about the weirdo's out there they have no idea what they're missing.

YorkieLove77 · 12-03-2009, 07:49 PM

My family used to think I was nuts referring to JoJo as "my baby". But recently my mom was noticing how attached he is to me and said "he's always gotta be with his mommy", so I think she's finally getting it lol.

They are living, breathing creatures with a beating heart, just like us. They are no less worthy of our love than another human. I may not be a "mother" in the traditional sense, but in my heart I am a mother to my little guy.

The people who put a smile on my face and make me feel really good about myself are those who tell me that based on how I treat and take care of JoJo, that I'll make a wonderful mother when I do have skin-kids. Comments like these far outweigh those negative comments about how weird I am treating him like he were a real baby.

LuluMaye · 12-04-2009, 04:41 AM

I also refer to mine as my babies, and yes I do get looked at funny and there have even been times when people have been down right rude to me. But like many of you I don't care. My husband refers to them as his children, which i personally think is sweet

AngieC · 12-04-2009, 10:28 AM

I so totaly agree with you!! I am so tired of hearing.. "Thats not a dog!"I could slug someone!! It is usually family or friends that know me that say it. Granted they are just joking with me, but the same joke over and over again gets REAL old real quick!! My sister has two labs, they are good dogs, but TOO BIG!! Don't get me wrong I LOVE dogs, (Well I love all kinds of animals,) My favorite are the little to the medium sized pooches.

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Originally Posted by voodoochyl

I wanted to speak from the "alternate" perspective for a second. Before I had a dog...let alone a Yorkie, I never understood how people could invest so much emotion in a silly pet. When we got our dog, I understood 100%. People that don't have a dog will never understand the value. People that have big dogs will never understand the joy of a Yorkie. For example, I was spending the weekend at a friend's house a couple days ago. They had some beautiful Labs that were awesome! The female actually spent the night on my bed. I showed them a couple of videos on my phone of Buddy. The first thing I heard was..."that is not a dog". It is all about perspective. Screw 'em if they don't know. That is my opinion!

AngieC · 12-04-2009, 10:59 AM

Awe I feel that same way too... My sister said one time recently to me.. "I wish that you would give me nephews that didn't have 4 legs and fur." I laughed and said, "I don't know if I should feel insulted or happy about that remark" She just smiled at me. I think she sees my boys as her nephews or else she wouldn't have said that. So I guess I can take that as a compliment lol.

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Originally Posted by YorkieLove77

My family used to think I was nuts referring to JoJo as "my baby". But recently my mom was noticing how attached he is to me and said "he's always gotta be with his mommy", so I think she's finally getting it lol.

They are living, breathing creatures with a beating heart, just like us. They are no less worthy of our love than another human. I may not be a "mother" in the traditional sense, but in my heart I am a mother to my little guy.

The people who put a smile on my face and make me feel really good about myself are those who tell me that based on how I treat and take care of JoJo, that I'll make a wonderful mother when I do have skin-kids. Comments like these far outweigh those negative comments about how weird I am treating him like he were a real baby.

AngieC · 12-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Awe that is very sweet!! My dad always says how he doesn't want to fuss over the boys, but when he thinks i am not looking I always catch him making a fuss over them. Moreso over Nicky then Rocky I think cause Nicky is only 5 pounds and a peanut. But he does give Rocky some lovin!!

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Originally Posted by LuluMaye

I also refer to mine as my babies, and yes I do get looked at funny and there have even been times when people have been down right rude to me. But like many of you I don't care. My husband refers to them as his children, which i personally think is sweet

MaxwellHouse · 12-04-2009, 12:07 PM

We always say, the "little lad" and call the other dogs in the family his "cousins" -- but it's a dog loving crowd.

aqeuous18 · 12-04-2009, 12:48 PM

We call Wookie "the baby." I mean he is a baby! A baby dog lol So when I leave for work I remind my boyfriend to not forget to give the baby his supplements

Our friends know how much we love our animals. That lady needs to pull the stick out of her bum!

gunnar08 · 12-04-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

I could care less about what people, who don't matter, think! People who really know me understand and are probably the same way, if they have a pet. My son is so used to it that he'll call and ask about his little "brother." (My son is 22).

lol! I have a 22yo son also. (Grant). I tell him to go home and visit his hairy brother or little brother meaning Gunnar. I named Gunnar to go with Grant. Family tradition. all the kids are named with the same letter...so yeah, Gunnar is my kid!

Donna

12-03-2009, 06:12 PM	#17
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	We get this all the time. We dont have skinkids and we love our furs just like they are children. Our friends and family understand but those who dont know us think we are insane __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

12-03-2009, 06:47 PM	#19
suda YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,039	Our youngest boy That's what we call George, he is my baby and I don't give a toss what anyone else thinks, he's spoilt rotten by both of us and we love him to bits, he knows love and gives it back, don't worry about the weirdo's out there they have no idea what they're missing. __________________ I'm so in love with my little boy George

12-03-2009, 07:49 PM	#20
YorkieLove77 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelby Twp, MI Posts: 278	My family used to think I was nuts referring to JoJo as "my baby". But recently my mom was noticing how attached he is to me and said "he's always gotta be with his mommy", so I think she's finally getting it lol. They are living, breathing creatures with a beating heart, just like us. They are no less worthy of our love than another human. I may not be a "mother" in the traditional sense, but in my heart I am a mother to my little guy. The people who put a smile on my face and make me feel really good about myself are those who tell me that based on how I treat and take care of JoJo, that I'll make a wonderful mother when I do have skin-kids. Comments like these far outweigh those negative comments about how weird I am treating him like he were a real baby. __________________ Mommy to JoJo, my heart and soul!!!

12-04-2009, 04:41 AM	#21
LuluMaye Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 203	I also refer to mine as my babies, and yes I do get looked at funny and there have even been times when people have been down right rude to me. But like many of you I don't care. My husband refers to them as his children, which i personally think is sweet __________________ Lulu Belle, Bosley Beamer, Baby Zoey, & Holly Berry's Mommy

12-04-2009, 12:48 PM	#26
aqeuous18 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western NY Posts: 231	We call Wookie "the baby." I mean he is a baby! A baby dog lol So when I leave for work I remind my boyfriend to not forget to give the baby his supplements Our friends know how much we love our animals. That lady needs to pull the stick out of her bum! __________________ Kelly and Wookie Have you hugged your groomer today?

12-03-2009, 04:16 PM	#16
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	I always call my two the girls. I have two sons age 15 and 6 so when I talk about the girls, everyone seems to know. If someone has a problem with that.... well... that's their problem.

12-03-2009, 06:29 PM	#18
voodoochyl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 70	I wanted to speak from the "alternate" perspective for a second. Before I had a dog...let alone a Yorkie, I never understood how people could invest so much emotion in a silly pet. When we got our dog, I understood 100%. People that don't have a dog will never understand the value. People that have big dogs will never understand the joy of a Yorkie. For example, I was spending the weekend at a friend's house a couple days ago. They had some beautiful Labs that were awesome! The female actually spent the night on my bed. I showed them a couple of videos on my phone of Buddy. The first thing I heard was..."that is not a dog". It is all about perspective. Screw 'em if they don't know. That is my opinion!

12-04-2009, 12:07 PM	#25
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	We always say, the "little lad" and call the other dogs in the family his "cousins" -- but it's a dog loving crowd.