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RustysMom · 08-29-2011, 03:00 PM

Flickr: Stolen or Lost Yorkies

Hoping it doesn't grow, but just in case...............

Maximo · 08-29-2011, 07:09 PM

A 1 year old pit bull mix was stolen from his yard in my town yesterday. Witnesses said a man pulled up in his car and grabbed the dog and sped away.

LuvTaycieGirl · 08-29-2011, 07:34 PM

I am so thankful for reminders. When I had Taycie spayed, I opted out on the microchip and I have been kicking myself ever since.

I saw a previous thread of dog napping up 50% so.. The next morning Taycie was chipped. She is with me 99% of the time but I in the split second something awful may happen I want to make sure all my bases were covered.

SWHouston · 08-29-2011, 08:03 PM

We think of our Homes, as being the safest places, and frequently, complacency, or that old adage "couldn't happen to me", causes us to be very lax about our surroundings.

I give my two access to my back yard anytime they want (doggy door) and when they're out at the back of the property, it's very hard for me to actually see them, or know what's going on with them.

This is not a new thought to me, and I've been over the Fencing and Gates with a fine tooth comb. It's like a Fortress, and, I even had a friend of mine, "pretend" he was trying to get in, and he pointed out several vulnerabilities, which I fixed immediately.

There were a couple points, which I'll share with you...

Regular Gate Locks are rather flimsy, and even more vulnerable IF you can reach them from over the Fence. I installed a simple Spring Hook which is in the lower part of the inside of the door, impossible for anyone to reach now.

Fence Boards are weak too. A firm kick or pull, and one can open up a place for a dog to be taken. Nails pull out easily, but Screws don't.
I have an Battery Drill, and I went and bought a box of cheep Screws, and along the back part of the Fence, I put one screw in the bottom and top of each board. HA, I was also thinking about how much stronger they were now, in case of a Hurricane !

Last of all, get a second opinion like I did, having someone else take a look with a more objective eye, can reveal any number of vulnerabilities on how secure your area is.

MCRoberts · 08-31-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lovemy3babies

What scares me is what if they start stealing them at gunpoint? I wouldn't put it past people.

I already read about a case were they gunpoint an owner walking her Yorkie and away they went with the little one...

I take my dog everywhere I go, and if she can't go in with me I just don't go.

gidget529 · 09-01-2011, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWHouston

We think of our Homes, as being the safest places, and frequently, complacency, or that old adage "couldn't happen to me", causes us to be very lax about our surroundings.

I give my two access to my back yard anytime they want (doggy door) and when they're out at the back of the property, it's very hard for me to actually see them, or know what's going on with them.

This is not a new thought to me, and I've been over the Fencing and Gates with a fine tooth comb. It's like a Fortress, and, I even had a friend of mine, "pretend" he was trying to get in, and he pointed out several vulnerabilities, which I fixed immediately.

There were a couple points, which I'll share with you...

Regular Gate Locks are rather flimsy, and even more vulnerable IF you can reach them from over the Fence. I installed a simple Spring Hook which is in the lower part of the inside of the door, impossible for anyone to reach now.

Fence Boards are weak too. A firm kick or pull, and one can open up a place for a dog to be taken. Nails pull out easily, but Screws don't.
I have an Battery Drill, and I went and bought a box of cheep Screws, and along the back part of the Fence, I put one screw in the bottom and top of each board. HA, I was also thinking about how much stronger they were now, in case of a Hurricane !

Last of all, get a second opinion like I did, having someone else take a look with a more objective eye, can reveal any number of vulnerabilities on how secure your area is.

SWHouston · 09-01-2011, 09:04 AM

gidget,

Thank you for your kind words.

Also, when I was putting those screws in, thinking about the Fence being stronger to resist high wind, it dawned on me...

Nefarious people aren't the only threat out there, if one of the Boards slipped out of place from the wind, my two would be just as gone !

08-29-2011, 03:00 PM	#16
RustysMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trinity, North Carolina Posts: 1,149	New website for Stolen or lost Yorkies Flickr: Stolen or Lost Yorkies Hoping it doesn't grow, but just in case............... __________________ : *Rusty, Cheyenne, Bubbles, Chewie, Macayla, Samantha* *Every day is so much fun!*

08-29-2011, 07:09 PM	#17
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	A 1 year old pit bull mix was stolen from his yard in my town yesterday. Witnesses said a man pulled up in his car and grabbed the dog and sped away. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-29-2011, 07:34 PM	#18
LuvTaycieGirl Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salt Lake City UT,USA Posts: 2,726 Blog Entries: 1	I am so thankful for reminders. When I had Taycie spayed, I opted out on the microchip and I have been kicking myself ever since. I saw a previous thread of dog napping up 50% so.. The next morning Taycie was chipped. She is with me 99% of the time but I in the split second something awful may happen I want to make sure all my bases were covered. __________________ Emily and Taycie Love you little girl

08-29-2011, 08:03 PM	#19
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	We think of our Homes, as being the safest places, and frequently, complacency, or that old adage "couldn't happen to me", causes us to be very lax about our surroundings. I give my two access to my back yard anytime they want (doggy door) and when they're out at the back of the property, it's very hard for me to actually see them, or know what's going on with them. This is not a new thought to me, and I've been over the Fencing and Gates with a fine tooth comb. It's like a Fortress, and, I even had a friend of mine, "pretend" he was trying to get in, and he pointed out several vulnerabilities, which I fixed immediately. There were a couple points, which I'll share with you... Regular Gate Locks are rather flimsy, and even more vulnerable IF you can reach them from over the Fence. I installed a simple Spring Hook which is in the lower part of the inside of the door, impossible for anyone to reach now. Fence Boards are weak too. A firm kick or pull, and one can open up a place for a dog to be taken. Nails pull out easily, but Screws don't. I have an Battery Drill, and I went and bought a box of cheep Screws, and along the back part of the Fence, I put one screw in the bottom and top of each board. HA, I was also thinking about how much stronger they were now, in case of a Hurricane ! Last of all, get a second opinion like I did, having someone else take a look with a more objective eye, can reveal any number of vulnerabilities on how secure your area is. __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

09-01-2011, 09:04 AM	#22
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	gidget, Thank you for your kind words. Also, when I was putting those screws in, thinking about the Fence being stronger to resist high wind, it dawned on me... Nefarious people aren't the only threat out there, if one of the Boards slipped out of place from the wind, my two would be just as gone ! __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.