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05-09-2012, 04:11 PM | #61 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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| beautiful thread just wanted to add that this is a great thread, thanks for posting. I think its beauty is that it shows Yorkietalk for the way most members believe it should be and is most of the time... A place where people can speak from the heart and opinions, even differing opinions, can be heard and welcomed! *feeling warm and fuzzy about YT* lol
__________________ Xolani mommy to Ziggy and Toby The two loves of my life |
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05-09-2012, 04:55 PM | #62 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: alexandria, VA
Posts: 148
| I had 3 dogs for over 12 years and moved 2 different con tries, 3 different states with military husband with 2 kids. girls grow, renting town house, we were so num to having 3 dogs around our life because they were always there. last rental house moves made us realized that my poor dogs were not happy and we were not good pet owners to them, we start going camping, short trips etc.... always 3 dogs were in kennels high cost but better than they barks everywhere everything made us imbaraced to take them in public. we got billed for $5.000 from formal owner of townhouse for replacement carpet bills because my dogs! they some times had accidents but not for that much price bill. then I just realized that it's wasn't their fault, that was our fault as pet owner. they deserved better than this kind life style with us. so we let all 3 dogs for adaption... it hurts and tears to think about it even now but I start working at pet friendly town in Virginia and my clients always talked about send dogs to schools, day care for rainy days and walks every day... I've never thought about school, day cares and walks them.... we just let then go out small back yard from doggie doors and that was their walks.... I was so embraced to say "dog owner" to my clients..... after I let all 3 dogs go... I was hiding about that satiation to my friends and clients for over 2 years... it was killing me that I fell as dog owner and didn't want ever again to be called dog owner. I didn't want to hear about dogs, didn't want to pet them, didn want to do anything with dogs at all for almost 3 years.....now... but now my heart is locked down with Truffles who was the my Christmas tips from all my dog lovers clients I saved up.... I felt hole in my heart and plus my oldest went off to college... my 12 years old daughter and husband... I knew I wanted dog again IF I had met one little yorkie in feature I might have 2nd chance to be better dog owner... that's how I got my Truffles for over 5 months and just adore her and she is my 3rd child! I still not regret that I let my 3 dogs go... they deserved better life than I could provide that time.... and I know 100% they are happier now. Truffles is not always center of attention since I still have kids to take care but she is the always my baby in my heart. I recently start go back to gym, go do my stuff at evening after full time working... dinner, etc... she gives me puppy eyes but just one hour for myself.. I go do what I have to do... come home give her more love! sorry, long story... but this is first time for me to speak out truth about my past with my 3 dogs... appreciated to great thread |
05-09-2012, 05:13 PM | #63 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: alexandria, VA
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| sorry about mis spelling.. |
05-09-2012, 05:25 PM | #64 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
Posts: 3,863
| I am OK, you are OK too ! Sami girl, I am ok you are ok. I am the Crazy Yorkie Lady. But, that is the stage of life I am in. Goodness I remember a time I wanted to rehome my teenage human children. Anyway, a Yorkie does not have to be the center of your life, what is nice is, a Yorkie can be your surrogate child, best friend. A Yorkie can be what gives you a reason to get up everyday, if that is what you want and need. This Yorkie Talk, is after all a site for people who love Yorkies, so you will likely meet more people that are in to Yorkies in a big way. It is fine to have a life more focused on human children, a career, a spouse or even yourself. Many would say you have a healthy balanced life. Don't worry about something that is not really a problem. Remember feeling are not actions, so guilt is silly self punishment over something that is not a reality. I mean I wanted to bonk my husband on the head for snoring this morning, but I got up and started the coffee instead. Love, Live and Enjoy your Life !
__________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 05-09-2012 at 05:28 PM. |
05-09-2012, 06:17 PM | #65 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Easley, SC, USA
Posts: 41
| Dogs as pets I have really enjoyed this post. I was mainly a cat person most of my life. I have 6 dogs now and 18 cats. The dogs are paired in two's so everyone has a buddy. The dalmatian is with a dalmatian/corgi mix. They are outside dogs, and do not want to stay in the house. They have a room with a dog door that has their rugs/blanket with their food and water. The room has heat and air. This has worked great for them. They are Holly and Pepper. The corgi/dalmatian sister was being bullied by the other 2, so she was brought in the inside kennel area. I got a jack russell terrior for her friend and they are so sweet together. They are Abby and Sassy. I got Cesar the yorkie who got along great with the JRT and corgi, but his energy level was much higher. I got Cleo for him and they are great buddies. When I go on errands, church, etc. they are in the kennel area with their beds, toys, etc. When I get up in the mornings - sometimes there will be 15 toys all over their room so they are active at night. The dogs do not like clothes. Cesar will act like he cannot walk when you put clothes on him. They have shirts and stuff, but only for special occasions. I know they do not like clothes so I don't want to torture them. I don't take my dogs with me as they are not crazy about going in the car. They are very happy,content to stay home. If I need to go to the store, volunteer at the church, I go. They do not rule my life and they are not insecure as I have let them be dogs. They are very happy, well taken care of and very much loved. I have re-designed my yard and added a large kennel area to my house for my animals. Everyone should take care of their animals, but should not feel bad if they are treated as pets. Some of my friends think I am crazy for spending so much on the dogs - but that is their opinion. Well I need to stop rambling on and put these snoring dogs to bed. |
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