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Live & Learn First, let me start off by saying that Brutus is a little mut, he is Yorkie and Pom. He resembles more of a Yorkie, but I do see the Pom in him - especially his fuzzy fur. This is how we met.... I went to a client's home and when I pulled into the driveway (out in the middle of no where) 2 little dogs come running up. They were adorable, and I kept playing with them the entire time I was there. My client said to me "I am really having a bad day, if you want one - you can have that one" and she pointed to Brutus. Well, I am a super OCD planner type that has NEVER even considered a dog before in my life (I'm 43 and have a 19 old son). I really brushed off the idea and went right over that subject. However, in my mind I was thinking "how will I get him home, I have nothing, I have to go back to work, I haven't talked to the family about it, etc". I thought about that little dog all night and made a plan. The next day I called her and told her if her offer was still open, I would love to have the puppy. Her response was "I'll let you know". At that point I am disappointed, but thought, if it was meant to be it would. Two days later I am an hour and a half away for work and I get an email on my phone from my Admin gal that said "So and so called and said she is dropping your dog???? off at the office in an hour??? Please advise!" Well, holy crap! On my way back to the office I picked up what I thought I needed, I had no idea what I was doing..... She brought the dog to my work in a little carrier. I left early for the day and took my baby to see his new home and meet the rest of his family. I never called my boys to tell them, they found out when they got home. They LOVE him. Now, my little adorable FREE dog hasn't really been free.... He had never been to the vet or had any shots. He just have his 3rd set recently, and he has been sick, so we got to pay for blood work, x-rays, multiple trips to the vet, emergency hospital visit, puppy classes, and special food. He is part of my family now, I don't care how much he costs now or in the future. I didn't do ANY research (so unlike me) and have learned so much from this site. I feel like such an idiot when I read some of these threads - I have never even looked at his nails! His hair covers them (going to the groomer for the first time on the 14th) and I never thought to look. I am also using bad food, but just ordered some highly recommended food off of another thread yesterday. With all of his stomach issues, I never thought of it being food realted because I continued the food he had been on. I am now mixing the kibble with the I/D food, weaning him off the I/D gradually. And here's just one more funny thing.... I have always had anxiety over vomit. If someone ever says they feel sick to their stomach, I run for the hills. My son had migraines when he was young and the vomiting would throw me into high panic. Of course my little baby dog gets sick and still occassionally pukes - this morning at 5 am in bed actually. Anyway, in the middle of his illness, I was not only cleaning the puke up but looking at it to see what in the heck he had been eating. Never in my life.....boy these little dogs sure do change you. Sorry for the long post, but figured I'd get it all out in one rather than multiple ones. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Oh, we have his neutered scheduled for 11/26 and the vet didnt say anything about pulling baby teeth. I guess I will call and ask. |
Welcome to YT. Sounds like your baby found the right home to me. Good luck and enjoy all the adventures you have ahead of you. |
What did the vet say after all the testing? It sounds like it may have just been the food. Good luck in the future they do win your heart. I examine everything in poop too. lol |
Wow! Good for you, he needed a good home! I know what you mean, I have never in my life cleaned up nasties, and I do for the yorkies:) they just burrow into your heart! Good luck at the vet.:) |
Sounds like you got into it up to your ears! You seem to be adjusting to being a fur baby mom pretty well. Checking out the vomit is a really good doggy mom thing to do. His picture is adorable. How old is the little guy? Did the owner say why she decided to give him up and not the other one? Was she the breeder? Did the vet say when they thought the stomach problem was caused by? |
I enjoyed the story. Sounds like you two were meant to be! It is funny what you will do for these little ones. They have a way of wrapping your heart around their little paws. Congrats on your new addition! |
Awww, what a sweet story. Sounds like you two were meant to be. And you are right, dogs are never "free". Lol. I do have one question. Not to stir up any debate on Science diet but I am wondering about you taking him off the I/D. You said he had stomach issues which is probably why the I/D was recommended for him. I too have a pup with tummy issues and IBS. I have tried to change foods but ended up back on the I/D because the others caused her to get sick. Not starting a debate, just want to make sure you talk this over with your vet before you have other issues to deal with. Congrats on your new addition!!! |
one of my favourite parts is that she dropped the dog off at your work and you got an email from admin about it hahaha. that is funny. i love this story too, it looks like you are doing everything for him that his old owner failed to do, and that is awesome! so happy you guys found eachother! |
Congrats! Sounds like you found a new love of your life! :) This is such a heartwarming story...he needed you and unbeknown to...you needed him. You are giving him a wonderful home and unconditional love as he is giving right back to you. LOVE it! I agree the call from your admin...really cracked me up. Can't wait to hear all your stories and see lots of pictures of your little love bug...just look at that sweet face...precious! |
Sweet story! Isn't it crazy how you can fall in love with these little guys so quickly? I'd do anything in the world for my little man. :) |
What a sweet story :) I'm glad to hear your new pup has changed you... These lil guys can definitely pull at your heart strings! |
We love your story. I think you needed Brutus, and he surely needed you. Sometimes God says forget your plans, you need this and zap our life is changed in a heartbeat. Welcome to YT ! :) |
Brutus sounds like a sweetie and sounds like he now has the perfect home! |
Mamma's Boy What's the saying? Who rescued who? Only yours might be who found who? But at this point who cares sounds like LOVE, oh and BTW congrats on your new baby! |
Welcome to YT. In the library section, there are some permanent threads great articles for the new puppy owner. Along with nails which need trimming regularly (probably at least monthly or more often), ears should be checked, and the anal glands. Your vet is a good source of advice, she can explain what a healthy ear looks and smells like, and how to tell if the anal glands need expressing. Also prior to any surgery it is a great idea to get pre op blood work done. I'm happy that you and Brutus found each other. |
I admit that I giggled at your story. Sounds like you needed each other. Brutus will turn out to be a good furbaby just because he is loved. If his tummy is sensative and what he is throwing up in the middle of the night is yellow liquid,try to make sure that he gets a tiny snack before bedtime. I have one dog that has to be fed a little throughout the day and then a tiny bit at about 10pm just before bed. |
Thanks for all the wonderful replies. To answer a few questions that were asked. Brutus is 4 months old - his birthday is May 26th. I am not sure why his first mom said I could have him and not the other little puppy, I didn't ask. She isn't really a breeder to say as Brutus' mom is half Pom and half Yorkie but his dad is all Yorkie, so I guess I have myself a Porkie! His face looks Yorkie, but you can tell by his fuzzy fur that he has the Pom in him. As far as his belly conditions, he loves to eat anything. We found out the hard way some of his favorite things - mulch, sticks, grass, crickets - anything outdoors. We use to sit on the porch and watch him outside go potty and it never crossed my mind that he was ingesting all this stuff. Since all of his blood work and x-rays came back good, the vet said he must had eaten something that had to be worked out of his system. Now we are right on top of him, but the little sucker is fast and he'll grab a piece of mulch sit and look at me and then take off like he is in the Kentucky Derby - sheesh! The vet recommended that I gradually transition him back to kibble, but now I am waiting till his new food arrives, so I picked up some more ID food this am at the vet. I also asked tham about pulling baby teeth during his neuter, but nothing was in his file, so the techs are gong to look at his teeth on Monday while we are at puppy class to see. He will be microchipped at the neuter as well. I have said to all my friends, I am not sure who found who - funny that so many of you said the same thing. Thanks again for all the wonderful support and advice, this site is wonderful and I will post some more pic's tonight when I am home from work! |
My little furbutts have been May-babies. I think they have wonderful little personalities (a little spunky and full of themselves, but as they grow out of the puppy, they grow into that much personality). Believe it or not you will look back and laugh/miss these days when he was so full of himself. |
Yes they will eat ANYTHING,teething is tuff on puppies. Chew toys and Kongs are good. Teaching "drop it" as a command has come in REAL handy with Mina,she is 9months old and should of been named "Hoover". She has heard "drop it" so much that all I have to do now is say her name if she has something that she shouldnt,smart lil thing. Ceasar Millan (Dog Whisperer) has several books out. I have trained and groomed dogs for many years but am reading one of his books because you can always learn something new. Going to pass it on to my DD who is planning on a new puppy this spring and her fiance has NEVER trained anything. |
Agreed, teething is crazy. I ordered bully sticks for him with his new food, hopefully they will be ok with his stomach - he currently has nylabones but I have to really watch him with them. I forgot to mention my grooming plan. His first appt is on the 14th and they will cut his nails. I think I will leave his major grooming to the professionals because, well...... I tried to trim the hair around his eyes and let's just say between him squirming and my unsteady hand it didn't work out so well- lol. You have to look really close because I didn't cut that much, but it is so uneven that it reminds me of pictures you see of 6 year olds that got ahold of scissors themselves. |
Do your groomer a favor and play with his feet every day. Rub the top of them,between the pads,talk to him while you are doing this and tell him he is good. I even play with their nails. It will train him to understand that his feet will be handled and make it easier for the groomer to do their job. If you want to learn to groom,read,watch youtube and dont try to do more than about 5min at a time for a while. A little every evening is how I have trained my dogs to let me touch them anywhere with my hands and the scissors. At this age it is more about them learning that being touched is ok than it is about being beautiful. First visit to the groomer being just about nails is a good idea. |
Great idea, I definately will. I brush him everyday and the more we do it the better he is. I did check out his nails last night and he seemed ok with me messing with his feet. It sounds like his first grooming session will consist of a bath (he does really good at home), nails and teeth - no trimming so he will get use to the grommers and they will get to know him. He does really good at the vet, Lord knows we have been there enough and that is where his puppy classes are as well. |
I take my girl to be groomed about every 6 weeks but she needs her face trimmed more often so I can see her beautiful eyes and so her fur is not in her eyes. I bought some round tipped scissors to use for her face. If you hold the fur on the chin nice and tight they will not move so much when your trying to do it. You have control. I learned this from the girl who has some grooming videos posted her in the grooming section here. Me and my daughter used to try to do Gracie's face with no success until I learned that little trick. I also trim the fur around the feet and I keep the length of her fur trimmed evenly. Oh, can't they run. Gracie is so fast! Amazing how their little legs can move! I have to be careful inside to keep things put away because she still loves to chew plastic and anything else that she can get her sharp little teeth on. Usually as long as she has a bully stick available she is OK. But if I don't get a new one out when she has finished one she starts stealing things again. :( |
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Welcome to Yt!!! Vet bills add up so fast dont they?? Well whatever we have to spend to keep our babies safe! So glad this little guy has found a great home!!! Good luck and have patients!!! Show him lots of love!!! P.S we love picts! |
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Oh my goodness, he is precious! It's easy to see how you fell in love with the little guy:) |
What a face! He is so cute! I would never resist those eyes! |
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