New Yorkie member saying hello & a bit of a disturbing story. - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

R_Z · 12-02-2011, 08:15 AM

Nice story. You did the right thing. I believe things happen for a reason, and just because the guy was a jerk and didn't seem to care for the yorkie, perhaps his wife and kids do and that would be enough love. But even more, you were thrust in to this in order to find the love of a yorkie. Now it's your turn. Depending on your budget, keep your eyes open for rescues and even browse Craigslist. Your life will never be the same.

cutepaws · 12-02-2011, 01:56 PM

Thank you all for your nice words. His ad was deleted. So I can't even print it out. But his kids seemed spoiled rotten and the wife was just as cold. They even told the kid holding him to say thank you for bringing him back. He just pouted and said nothing.

If anyone can guide me to a good breeder, that would great as I'm now actively now looking for one for myself

RachelandSadie · 12-02-2011, 03:56 PM

www.ytca.org this is a listing of all the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's breeders. they are usually the best bet in getting a standard yorkie with excellent health guarantees and a wonderful breeder to be there for you no matter what as you learn about yorkies and raising and loving them.

or go rescue route and www.petfinder.com has lots of listings by area and prob has lots of yorkies of all ages for a really decent adoption fee that usually includes their shots and spay/neuter and saves money in the long run of you having to do it all yourself.

either way you'll get a sweet baby. just watch out for back yard breeders BYB or greeders we call them on here. they only do it for the money and they are not breeding quality dogs with good health. they won't care about you years down the road if you need them and don't back up their dogs when something happens genetically in their health or life.

make sure you always go see the breeder's home and the pups mom and dad and ask about all the health checks done on parents and guarantees on pups.

GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO YT!!

Susan78 · 12-02-2011, 05:58 PM

That is quite a story but also a heartbreaking one. I think the man should of given you the yorkie instead of bragging up what he paid for it. You would of gave it a better home who knows maybe the kids are a little rough with this tiny yorkie. Probably that is why it ran away the poor little thing. The only thing I can say is at least you were honest and you know in your heart you did the right thing. Maybe one thing you could do is go back and ask the man if they ever get tired of their yorkie you would take it and give it a wonderful home. Better yet put a letter in his mailbox. Anyways bless you for what you did and hopefully you will be rewarde for your goodness. Susan Oh Welcome to YT

Buster Brown · 12-02-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Susan78

That is quite a story but also a heartbreaking one. I think the man should of given you the yorkie instead of bragging up what he paid for it. You would of gave it a better home who knows maybe the kids are a little rough with this tiny yorkie. Probably that is why it ran away the poor little thing. The only thing I can say is at least you were honest and you know in your heart you did the right thing. Maybe one thing you could do is go back and ask the man if they ever get tired of their yorkie you would take it and give it a wonderful home. Better yet put a letter in his mailbox. Anyways bless you for what you did and hopefully you will be rewarded for your goodness. Susan Oh Welcome to YT

What a nice idea especially for that poor little Yorkie. To Cutepaws thanks for looking out for the little baby and I hope you find a wonderful Yorkie for yourself. Welcome to YT

concretegurl · 12-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Well you earned some karma @ least.

Jerseyapple · 12-03-2011, 02:52 AM

My wife and I recently became owners of a toy yorkie. He is ten weeks old. Tucker has become family. Recently we had him treated for worms he was treated for round worms. We followed the Vets instructions when we administered his meds. In the last two or Three days he has had several seizures He has been seen by the vet and while at the Vets he had a seizure. My wife is devastated that this little guy is having seizures. Has anyone had a dog or a puppy that had seizures and if so any advice would be very helpful

concretegurl · 12-03-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerseyapple

My wife and I recently became owners of a toy yorkie. He is ten weeks old. Tucker has become family. Recently we had him treated for worms he was treated for round worms. We followed the Vets instructions when we administered his meds. In the last two or Three days he has had several seizures He has been seen by the vet and while at the Vets he had a seizure. My wife is devastated that this little guy is having seizures. Has anyone had a dog or a puppy that had seizures and if so any advice would be very helpful

Yes.
First your vet needs to or should have done in the least a full blood panel to check bile acid levels to check for LS (most common) and also a full blood panel to decipher environmental causes.

10 weeks old is 2 weeks too young to leave mom.

Did your vet do a follow up fecal also?

What was the vet's initial prognosis on the seizures-was it possibly a reaction to the de-wormer-which is very rare.

The vet should have already done these tests in the office and followed up with another bile and panel a couple days later to establish a base line.

12-02-2011, 05:58 PM	#19
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,107	That is quite a story but also a heartbreaking one. I think the man should of given you the yorkie instead of bragging up what he paid for it. You would of gave it a better home who knows maybe the kids are a little rough with this tiny yorkie. Probably that is why it ran away the poor little thing. The only thing I can say is at least you were honest and you know in your heart you did the right thing. Maybe one thing you could do is go back and ask the man if they ever get tired of their yorkie you would take it and give it a wonderful home. Better yet put a letter in his mailbox. Anyways bless you for what you did and hopefully you will be rewarde for your goodness. Susan Oh Welcome to YT Last edited by Susan78; 12-02-2011 at 06:00 PM.

12-02-2011, 08:02 PM	#21
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Well you earned some karma @ least. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

12-03-2011, 02:52 AM	#22
Jerseyapple YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	Help? My wife and I recently became owners of a toy yorkie. He is ten weeks old. Tucker has become family. Recently we had him treated for worms he was treated for round worms. We followed the Vets instructions when we administered his meds. In the last two or Three days he has had several seizures He has been seen by the vet and while at the Vets he had a seizure. My wife is devastated that this little guy is having seizures. Has anyone had a dog or a puppy that had seizures and if so any advice would be very helpful

12-02-2011, 08:15 AM	#16
R_Z Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 1,078	Nice story. You did the right thing. I believe things happen for a reason, and just because the guy was a jerk and didn't seem to care for the yorkie, perhaps his wife and kids do and that would be enough love. But even more, you were thrust in to this in order to find the love of a yorkie. Now it's your turn. Depending on your budget, keep your eyes open for rescues and even browse Craigslist. Your life will never be the same.

12-02-2011, 01:56 PM	#17
cutepaws YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	Thank you all for your nice words. His ad was deleted. So I can't even print it out. But his kids seemed spoiled rotten and the wife was just as cold. They even told the kid holding him to say thank you for bringing him back. He just pouted and said nothing. If anyone can guide me to a good breeder, that would great as I'm now actively now looking for one for myself

12-02-2011, 03:56 PM	#18
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	www.ytca.org this is a listing of all the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's breeders. they are usually the best bet in getting a standard yorkie with excellent health guarantees and a wonderful breeder to be there for you no matter what as you learn about yorkies and raising and loving them. or go rescue route and www.petfinder.com has lots of listings by area and prob has lots of yorkies of all ages for a really decent adoption fee that usually includes their shots and spay/neuter and saves money in the long run of you having to do it all yourself. either way you'll get a sweet baby. just watch out for back yard breeders BYB or greeders we call them on here. they only do it for the money and they are not breeding quality dogs with good health. they won't care about you years down the road if you need them and don't back up their dogs when something happens genetically in their health or life. make sure you always go see the breeder's home and the pups mom and dad and ask about all the health checks done on parents and guarantees on pups. GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO YT!!