Originally Posted by KimInMD (Post 3911452)

When I was a young mother with four active children, I felt exactly like you do. Running a busy household kept me going 24/7, and there was never a day off! I loved our family dog to pieces, but he was just that, the family dog. Now the kids are grown, and the house is quiet. Did you know the refrigerator makes a humming sound when it kicks on? I never did until my kids were gone. Adopting Lola from the rescue made me aware of the plight of puppy mill dogs. Soon, I was taking in fosters. I needed something to nurture, and well, those little guys needed someone who would love and be patient with them while their bodies and spirits healed. It was a match made in heaven. My husband of 33 years is my soul mate. I love that man more each day! And my grand babies, well, they are the most handsome, perfect angels on God's green earth. I belong to the ladies guild, I scuba dive, garden, and decorate model homes for builders. My life has purpose and meaning. While everyone else is busy with their live's priorities, mine are my fur girls. This is where I'm at during this new season of my life. I don't expect everyone to understand or agree, and I don't stand in judgement of those who feel differently. Sami_girl, kiss your little boys often, and take lots of "heart moment" snapshots to hide in your heart, because they'll be grown and off to college in the blink of an eye! Oh, and Happy Mother's Day to you!

Originally Posted by lynzy420 (Post 3911685)

I don't want to hijack the thread but after reading all your posts, I just want you all to know I think your all awesome and OP you too! Thanks for sharing with us and I'm glad your at YT! YTers are the best!

Originally Posted by MY OSCAR (Post 3911684)

Hi , well i am not judging at all .
Just one question.
If are not an "animal person" , why did you get a dog ?

Originally Posted by sami_girl (Post 3911700)

i am not an animal hater or anything just not a fan of smells and other things that come with having any kind of animal in a house. We got her because i knew the boys would love having her and i have always said if i was going to have a dog, it would be a yorkie. They are adorable.

Again, thank you to everyone for understanding and kind words!

Originally Posted by MidnightUnicorn (Post 3911138)

I accept your truth. It is what it is.

Incidentally, my truth is different from yours. I consider my yorkie Tatiana family. It's mutual. As a pack animal, she sees me as part of her pack (and thus, I her). She loves me, and I love her back.

Yes, Tatiana is spoiled. She is spoiled sweet, not spoiled rotten. There is a difference. I can't begin to tell you how many people comment on how well behaved she is. That is because she is loved. Tatiana does not act out (because her needs are met as far as social, exercise, food, etc).

Well, I guess this my truth.

Originally Posted by Sami_girl (Post 3911700)

I am not an animal hater or anything just not a fan of smells and other things that come with having any kind of animal in a house. We got her because I knew the boys would love having her and I have always said if I was going to have a dog, it would be a Yorkie. They are adorable.

Again, thank you to everyone for understanding and kind words!

Originally Posted by TraciG (Post 3911715)

My skinchild is 20 and has wanted a dog FOREVER. I never wanted a dog. I have a weak stomach and didn't want to deal with potty accidents or vomiting. I don't like going into peoples houses and it reak of animals. The minute I saw Brutus something happened to me, I didn't take him home that day (he was offered to me for free as he is a mix) but couldn't stop thinking of him. Two days later he was dropped off at my work and he's been my little companion ever since.

I only put clothes on him for special occassions, don't have a stroller, don't take him everywhere I go, BUT he has a great life and a family that loves him dearly even when he is being a pain in the butt!

Thanks for your honesty.

Originally Posted by teakasmom (Post 3911757)

so i'm not the only one who feels that way? Hi everyone, newbie here. I have always had a dog in my life. Always. I grew up with a black lab. Loved him. Then it was a yorkipoo, loved him as well. Now, i have my yorkie, teaka. I love teaka, i really do. She is a great addition to my family, constant companion to my elderly parents. Part of me wishes i never got her though. However i can't picture my family without a dog. I should of done research on the yorkie breed. I jumped into getting her withouth any prior knowledge and that is my own fault. I find her high maintence. Not has in clothes, diamond studded collars or anything like that. Just with her food issues, her skin allergy, her weight problem. She is straining me financially sometimes. I know i have to be more proactive when it comes to teaka. I'm at work 9 hours out of the day. I come home and shes excited to see me. Her lil nub starts to wag. I look at her face and there is no way i could rehome her. Although i've thought about it and mentioned it.

i'm pretty sure teaka is/will be my first and last yorkie. She totally doesn't fit my lifestyle. I got her for my parents to be more active, its not working. So it has all come down on me. To take care of my parents, the dog, the house, my cat, and have a full time job.

i am the type of person to follow thought my committments though. Teaka is loved and she knows it. I will not give her up because she isn't what i expected. I will not rehome her because she has allergies. To make my life better, i am going to change myself for teaka. It will be beneficial to both of us. Now that is love. :hearts33:

Originally Posted by CouversMom (Post 3911820)

While your truth is not mine, I do not begrudge you for having a different opinion. It sounds like your pup is treated well and lives a good life.

I, on the other hand... view my two as family members and even as children. I am 25 years old, married with no children and treat my yorkies like my kids. They are also dogs, so they get to experience the life of a dog. They go to the dog park 4 times a week, go with us everywhere, ride in a Kwigy Bo, are fed the best food/treats, sleep with us in bed, have clothes to keep them warm, and are loved with every cell in my body.

I am not as extreme as many are on here with strollers, dresses and bows... But I also do not judge their love for their dogs. People view dogs differently, and as long as they are loved and treated well... I have no qualms :)