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11-05-2011, 05:45 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bangor Maine
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| Should I take this little guy? Hi, A community member is looking to give up her 7 month old male Yorkie. She leaves early in the morning and comes home at 6pm and is unable to care for the pup like she would want to. She is looking to give him to us for free. He has been staying in a bathroom during the day and eliminating on the shower floor. I like crate training-we did it with our Puggle- and it worked beautifully. What are your thoughts about me taking this little guy? He has not been socialized much- we have two children who will love on him just as much as us. I am an educator so there is someone here until 7:30 and someone home at 3pm. He would not be lone long and would have my Puggle with him as well. Thoughts? |
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11-05-2011, 05:48 PM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,048
| Gosh why wouldn't you?! Sounds perfect!! He may need help with potty training, but most yorkies do at 7 months anyway
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11-05-2011, 05:50 PM | #3 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
Posts: 21,173
| Go for it! He needs a good home. I feel sorry for him having to stay alone all of that time. I really don't understand why people get them when they have to spend 20 out of 24 hours alone. It's terribly sad to me. He will probably welcome the company of your other dog as long as your other dog isn't aggressive and won't hurt him.
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
11-05-2011, 05:51 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 175
| Really, you should definitely weigh all your options before taking on another pet. It sounds like he'd get a better life with you, but maybe, if possible, do a trial run before you take him on don't want to have it not work out and have no place for him. |
11-05-2011, 05:53 PM | #5 | |
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11-05-2011, 05:57 PM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virgina
Posts: 266
| Get him! He deserves better than that.... hes just a pup! Have fun with ur new baby |
11-05-2011, 05:59 PM | #7 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
Posts: 22,140
| If you can afford the expense of caring for and vetting another dog, and your Puggle is dog-friendly, I would say take him and give him a real life!
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis Last edited by yorkietalkjilly; 11-05-2011 at 06:00 PM. |
11-05-2011, 06:03 PM | #8 |
Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 3,752
| Heck yeah!! Take that baby boy and give him the love he deserves!!
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11-05-2011, 06:55 PM | #9 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
Posts: 3,863
| I say yes, IF you can afford it, the rest of the family aggrees, your older dog is dog friendly, you have love to give.
__________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. |
11-05-2011, 07:02 PM | #10 |
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11-05-2011, 07:11 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Posts: 12,235
| You just joined today so my question is how do you know this community member that is rehoming a free puppy? Just curious......
__________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain |
11-05-2011, 07:27 PM | #12 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
Posts: 22,140
| I just took it to mean a member of her community is giving away their puppy.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
11-05-2011, 07:30 PM | #13 |
and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 14,732
| I agree. I think she means a member of *her* community
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11-06-2011, 04:41 AM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona, USA
Posts: 481
| I got my two babies this year. I work long hours - anywhere from 10-12 daily. I spend lots of quality time with my babies, but I do realize they are home alone for long hours. We get up everyday at 4am and play, go for a walk, and spend time together until I go to work at 7am. I have a dog sitter that comes in mid-day for an hour every day. Their safe place is the master bathroom - they have beds, toys, food, water, and potty pads. They are now just over 7 months old and seem to be doing great. They seem to be well adjusted and well socialized. They do not bark a lot (we worked on that) and they love to meet new fur friends. I think having two dogs is great if you can afford them. Mine are great company for each other and play together nicely. They have such different personalities - Max is laid back and Abby is wired (and OCD when it comes to her mini-tennis ball). My dog sitter charges the same for the first three dogs, so that does not run me any more. The vet bills have been the biggest expense thus far. I had to cut back on some of my daily "extra's" to pay for the dog sitter (I have never had a dog sitter before and wow does that add up!). I do not eat out much anymore, I make my coffee at home instead of hitting starbucks everyday, and I skip the happy hours after work. I have lost about 10 pounds since I got the pups - which is amazing since I do not make it to the gym as often anymore. One of my co-workers recently got a puggle pup as a buddy for her 3 year old Lab/Beagle. The new pup has been a great addition to her family. When the puppy gets to be a little too much, she puts up the baby gate and the lab goes to the bedroom to her crate (which she loves) for some quiet time. She has commented that her lab seems happier with a buddy - more energetic and playful. Sorry for the morning ramble. Bottom line for me, I am very happy that I got two. No, it has not all been peaches and cream perfect. I have come home to find they have chewed the baseboards in the bathroom or shredded their potty pads, and they try to eat everything on walks. They make me smile when I think of them and they have me laughing several times a day. The really funny laughs end up in a face licking session - I don't think they understand belly laughter. I think this little guy would be so lucky to become a part of your family. I am sure your children will love him and play with him to his heart delight. |
11-06-2011, 05:33 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana
Posts: 2,945
| i think that little guy would be lucky to have such a wonderful family as yours |
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