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09-02-2012, 08:34 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, USA
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| A little help please? I know I've been absent a while, but I need a bit of help. We rescued a dog from a busy intersection a little less than a week ago. I kept telling my daughter not to get attached to the puppy because we have to find it's owners and give it back because it wasn't our dog and someone was missing a part of their family. She was such a big helper with the puppy, she played oh so gently with it, fed it, pottied, and snuggled, and was just fantastic with this doggie. This evening we got a call from the doggie's rightful owner and returned her to her home. My daughter is absolutely heartbroken. I can't afford a $500 puppy, but if someone has a little dog that needs to be rehomed, we would love to give a precious little doggie a good home. Must be somewhat house trained, good with kids, and happy being toted around wherever we go. I know this is an odd request, but I really want my little girlie to have a doggie. |
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09-02-2012, 08:44 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| If you cant afford $500 for a dog what if it needs medical care and normal vet check ups?
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09-02-2012, 08:49 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, USA
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| I can take care of a little doggie, and it would have all the medical care it needs, I just can't drop the initial $$$ on one. |
09-02-2012, 10:50 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA
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| How wonderful the help you and your daughter gave the puppy! Bless you for all your effort helping it back to it's rightful owners. It is always sad to help something like a puppy who so desperately needs it, then to see it go. I hope you are able to find the perfect little doggie to heal your precious daughter's heart. {{{Hugs}}}
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09-02-2012, 10:57 PM | #5 | |
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09-02-2012, 11:32 PM | #6 |
♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri
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| Wishing you the very best in finding a new puppy. When we got Laddy we couldn't afford a lot nor with Kyra but believe me if I had to put off paying for my own health my furkids would never do without treatment. I am sure lots of us are that way. If I were you I would check into health insurance when you get one that way it is only a small amount a month.
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09-03-2012, 03:38 AM | #7 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| You did a wonderful thing rescueing the puppy and then returning it to the owners. The lessons you taught your daughter were magnanamous and will be ingrained in her for her life...good for you momma! If I were you, I would take her to the pound and guide and direct her and find just the right little dog for her there. There is another lesson for her...she will be instrumental in saving some little dogs life that needs a new home. I would set it up like, "Since you did such a wonderful job helping care for and love that little puppy we rescued until we could find its owners, I think you have earned the priviledge to have your own puppy. So, we are going to go look at some little dogs that all need a wonderful loving home, and we will find you a special pup that will be your very own." You will get a dog that is spayed/neutered so that is an expense you wont have, and shots will be already given...this is a great source for you. I grew up rescuing pound puppies...they were all wonderful loving dogs, and they had a wonderful, well deserved second chance at life! |
09-03-2012, 05:05 AM | #8 | |
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Excellent idea! One of the best dogs we owned came from the pound. I went in to get a medium size dog and found out this big guy was on his last day. So we took him home. He was HUGE but an excellent dog who protected my family with all his heart. RIP Shadow. I also agree it s a life lesson for your daughter. I am so glad you showed her the right thing to do with the pup you found. Way to go mom!
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09-03-2012, 05:30 AM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: secaucus, nj
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| There are several yorkie rescue groups. There may be one in your area. Many times there are young dogs/pups listed. There may be an adoption fee - but these groups are really looking for the right humans for the yorkie. Your story is so compelling, it may be worthwhile to contact a yorkie rescue near you. Good luck. Tracey |
09-03-2012, 06:16 AM | #10 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| Go to petfinder . com and you can find rescues and shelters in your area. You can also see if they have some smaller breed dogs available. Most places require a larger fee for a purebred or more popular type of dog. Spaying and neutering fees will also be charged along with shots, etc. Some rescues have put a sizeable amount of money into getting these poor dogs back to a healthy state so the fee may reflect that investment. Hope you can find just the right friend for your daughter. |
09-03-2012, 06:47 AM | #11 |
I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD
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| What an awesome thing you did to rescue the puppy, take care of him and then return him. Your daughter has learned compassion in so many ways by your good deeds. I agree with others check the pound or rescues. Good luck!
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09-03-2012, 07:03 AM | #12 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
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| Welcome to YT. Thank You for sharing the lovely story. What you taught your daughter some wonderful life lessons. Unselfish love should guide our actions. Do the right thing. We may have to wait for what we want. Treat others the way you want to be treated. God will smile every time, he remembers what you did. You have been given some very good advice. I aggree that a rescue or shelter dog may be the answer.
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09-03-2012, 09:31 AM | #13 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Well if your wanting a healthy puppy that is not going to be sick its going to cost at least $1,000 but you can check shelters and rescues which will be cheaper but the dog may have some health problems and or behavior problems and could cost lots of money or might not. Most people who can not afford the cost of the dog can not afford the medical care which can be a lot of a little dog because when they get sick you can't really wait days to see how there doing because they can go down hill so fast. There is also the cost of heart worm meds, flea and tick preventive, bedding, food, clothing/jacket, leash, harness, treats, toys and stuff.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
09-03-2012, 09:38 AM | #14 |
♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member | Welcome to YT! You taught your daughter a wonderful lesson...always do the right thing. I agree with some other posters, a rescue or the pound may be the right fit for you...good luck I hope you find your new furbaby soon.
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09-03-2012, 09:45 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| I think this is an excellent idea! It's a little cost effective since most dogs are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations. When I fist got Kaji (at 12 months old) he was $500, and I immediately had another $400-$500 in vet fees. (wellness check, heart worm meds, flea preventative, neuter with pre-op blood work) I think rescues and shelters are a great way to add another family member. Your daughter will never forget this lesson and will have her own buddy to spend her afternoons with. I hope you're prepared to bond with the pup too. It seems pups tend to bond with the adults since we're the ones that look after them the most. Either way, everyone can enjoy the new addition.
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