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10-21-2012, 10:50 AM | #16 | |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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Carmen, I also support your decision. Good breeders scrutinize families to determine whether the pet is a good fit. It is your right and obligation to these living beings.
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10-21-2012, 07:51 PM | #17 |
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| I got my lab when my first child was potty trained. Then we had my son and I wanted a new dog when he was about a yr. It was for sure a lot of work...but that doesnt mean my babies or fur babies are neglected. I would have been heartbroken to hear that I wasnt able to have my Joey because I had children. Im glad I got Joey when I did because my son loves him and they play all the time. |
10-22-2012, 05:37 AM | #18 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I did not deny them because of children I have placed many puppies in families with children but I do think that a 2 year old and brand new baby and a brand new silky puppy is a lot to handle for a mama, I am just looking out for the safety and happiness of my puppy. and they wanted the smallest one in the litter, is NO WAY I am placing my smallest female in a home with very young children, usually the biggest puppies go to homes with kids since they are a big stronger than the very small and delicate ones.. this is my policy, I am just amazed how many people with very, young children or pregnant inquiry for the puppies this time. hugs, |
10-22-2012, 08:32 AM | #19 | |
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10-22-2012, 08:44 AM | #20 |
Donating YT Addict | You are NOT too picky! I would have done the same thing. Good for you! These yorkie pups take alot of time and love. They need undivided attention.
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10-22-2012, 12:58 PM | #21 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | thank you , well if I am too picky, is ok, as long as my puppies are safe and loved, i don't mind them staying here with me until I find the perfect home for them,. hugs, |
10-22-2012, 01:25 PM | #22 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA
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| I had an older Yorkie-Poo when my first was born. That child was such a job as an infant that I would never have been able to handle a puppy, too...I barely got to sleep at all...but my Yorkie-Poo was no problem to handle, well trained as he was, and Mommy's baby, too. Fast forward 4 years when I had my second child. The kid was zero trouble. From my experience with my first, I had my mother come and stay with me for a month, and neither of us had hardly anything to do, even with the 4-year-old, the dog, the baby, the house, the cooking, etc., and neither of us are big on TV either, so we got bored enough at time we would stand in the doorway and watch the baby sleep...lol So, you just never know how it's gonna go with a newborn. However, you are completely within your rights to place YOUR pups wherever YOU see fit, and if you do not see fit, then that's the way it is. I know you are agonizing over the whole situation, but you felt it was the right thing to do...therefore it is! I hope you feel better about your decision...Mother's Intuition is seldom wrong.
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10-22-2012, 05:45 PM | #23 |
YT Addict | I have never had any children so there is no issue there, back when I got my Gizmo 6 years ago, I did so because I had never owned a dog and had always wanted a yorkie. I did find a good breeder who came to my home before agreeing to allow me to purchase my pup, but I have to be honest, having never owned a pup, I had no idea the time and attention involved. I would not trade my experience at all. I had to ask a good many questions from experienced owners as I went along and research do's and don'ts and I have become a wonderful mom to my baby. He is very well cared for and comes first in my life, even before hubby, who knows he comes second and has no problem with it at all. Over the years I have had many people ask me for information to obtain a yorkie pup and I immediatly let them know that if they to not have the time to devote to raising any animal to think long and hard about what they would be getting in to. I think it takes a certain kind of person to become a responsible pet owner, and yorkie owners are in a class all their own.
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10-22-2012, 05:50 PM | #24 |
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| Carmen I have a 5 year old and Georgie and I completely understand. My husband and I both agree that we will wait until Isaiah is old enough to help us if we were to get a new puppy. I admire the fact that for you it's an obligation to place the puppies in a home where they can receive the time, love and attention they deserve.
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10-22-2012, 06:48 PM | #25 |
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| I can't count the number of times I have seen young couples trying to rehome their pets. Relationships breaking up or realizing they "don't have the time to spend with the dog," you see it every where. If I were a breeder I think I would find it really difficult to find a proper home for a puppy at this point in time. People's lives change so much in a matter of a few short years, especially when they are younger. There are dogs that have had as many as 3 and 4 homes in a matter of a couple of years. It's very sad. I think you made the right decision. Having a few young children at home is a lot of work. I doubt a puppy would fair very well in such a situation. Here is another reason why pet stores should be put out of business. |
10-24-2012, 09:55 AM | #26 |
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| Some people just refuse to be educated or to listen to constructive critism. We (Blazer's mom's owner) and I were SUPER "nutso" picky about who Blazer's siblings all went to. Another neighbor of ours REALLY wanted the one we had named Chance but we refused to let her have him. This neighbor and her family have a terrible history with pets- they got rid of (note that I didn't say re-homed) three cats and a dog just in the past year! They have a LARGE dog who is very aggressive towards children (not their 3 own, of course) and a 2 year old daughter who does anything and everything she wants and never listens! These people don't supervise their kids and their older dog spends most of his time in his kennel or home alone while they are gone drinking constantly. So anyway, there was NO WAY we were going to let Chance go to that home, even though they got really angry and offered $200 more than the asking price! They didn't learn their lesson either and ended up getting a pup from somewhere else. I'm really not going to be surprised if something happens to that poor girl. Good for you for standing your ground. You have every right to decide who does or does not get one of your pups.
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10-24-2012, 05:40 PM | #27 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa
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| I didnt mean to offend with my post if I did. I guess I am not one that will neglect animals ever, and usually take in the strays and friends who dont want pets...I could never imagine someone not taking care of their dogs, especially if they are forking out hundreds/thousands of dollars! |
10-24-2012, 06:21 PM | #28 | |
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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...r-puppies.html and a follow up post here.. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-new-zoey.html | |
10-24-2012, 07:27 PM | #29 | |
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10-24-2012, 07:38 PM | #30 |
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| I've had a baby and I've had a puppy (not at the same time) While puppies are not quite as much work as a baby, they still take up alot of time, energy, and patience. I CANNOT imagine having both at the same time. If you have them both at the same time, something has got to give and I can promise, it won't be the baby. Last edited by kwaymon; 10-24-2012 at 07:40 PM. Reason: I had a confusing sentence ;) |
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