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07-17-2013, 02:12 PM | #16 | |
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Again, we don't know the whole truth, because we are getting one version of it. I am looking at long term for doggie and he needs to be taken care of. If OP can't do that, or is unsure about being able to do that, surrender was the best thing.
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07-17-2013, 02:14 PM | #17 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california
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| I am sorry this happened and as long as the rescue gets him the medical attention he needs then they are legally right, and as someone said before what happens next time he need medical help. That is what the rescue has to look at so the dog does not keep going in a circle. It is unfortunate it happened to you. |
07-17-2013, 02:23 PM | #18 |
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| I think it proves that the owner loves the dog if she was willing to surrender it to get medical treatment. Can you imagine how hard that is? I replied in the way I did because I'm not clear on all the facts. All we have is what the owner is saying. So, really, all we can do is respond to it. IF it is true (and not "shinied"), then I would seek legal advice. And, note, I also don't agree that they are "stealing" the dog. But I'm sure it feels that way...it would to me.
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07-17-2013, 02:34 PM | #19 |
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| I have no desire to post my viewpoint, but I will say one thing, if I may. Since you're a senior citizen on a fixed income, it is my suggestion that you contact a Yorkie rescue in your area and see if they would consider you as a foster home. Make sure you choose one that covers necessary vet costs, which many do. This way you get the relationship with many little furbutts, without having to worry about whether or not you'll be able to afford veterinary care if need be. |
07-17-2013, 02:57 PM | #20 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI
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| I don't know this rescue organization and there is only one side here, the OP's. If I take what the OP says at face value, I would have to say this rescue group sounds like they want to make a quick buck off this dog. 1. The owner surrenders him ONLY based on needing expensive surgery after consulting with not one but TWO vets. 2. However They DO NOT take him to a vet, rather they immediately put him on their web site as available, just after a look see. Is that common place after being told that two vets told the owner the pup needed expensive surgery. 3. In just a day or so at a foster home they claim he is more happy there, then where he has been for over a year. If I was the OP I would get on the phone, on email, and on facebook and call every TV and radio program in the area, and tell them how after surrendering a dog because 2 vets said he needs surgery they claim he does not and has offered him up for adoption even though you have offered to take him back. Unless there is more to this story I think this group is not one I would ever want to adopt from and is what often gives breed specific groups a bad rap.
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07-17-2013, 03:11 PM | #21 |
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| Ok, I have more info. This story bothered me so I called and spoke to the adoptive mom. She told me, the owner loves the dog but does not have a car and they had to pick up the dog, no air conditioning, heavy heavy smoke filled home. Dog is being fed scraps of meat and teeth are not in good shape. The owner said the dog would not eat dog food, but adoptive mom is feeding good quality dog food. The dog is behind in his shots. A vet appointment is set for next week and there was to have been a conference call between the owner of the rescue group and the OP's vet. They have also discussed giving the dog back to the owner if they truly believe he can get the proper overall care. So I guess the only thing I don't understand is why they listed him for adoption with so much going on, the adoptive mom said she did not know why, and did not realize he was listed but he would not be going anywhere before all this was settled. So like I said earlier I made my post from one side of the story the OP's but like most stories there are two sides.
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07-17-2013, 03:14 PM | #22 |
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07-17-2013, 03:16 PM | #23 | |
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Most certainly there always is.
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07-17-2013, 03:20 PM | #24 | |
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07-17-2013, 03:26 PM | #25 |
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| Just had a call from the foster mom, Wow what a turn of events, the rescue gal spoke to the vet and the vet is now doing the surgery for free and they are returning the dog to the OP. They are discussing transportation options for the dog's return. They do plan on giving the OP nutritional and other care advice that for the overall health of the dog I hope the OP takes and of course if questions arise down the line there are lots of people on YT that will help. When it comes to the LP surgery I hope the OP will check out the numerous threads on this topic.
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07-17-2013, 03:27 PM | #26 |
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| Thank you Donna for looking into this.
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07-17-2013, 03:27 PM | #27 |
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| WOW!!! A happy ending
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07-17-2013, 03:31 PM | #28 |
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| Thank you, this story really got me, but I made the call so quickly and after I hung up, I am like what did I just do this is not my business but then I guess when something is made public it becomes everyone's business.
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07-17-2013, 03:37 PM | #29 |
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| Thanks for the updates, it's nice to get some closure! Hopefully with the extra care and advice/education the dog will be in a better situation and still with the OP. We spent quite a bit more on the LP surgeries for our dogs, and there were a lot of followup visits with the surgeon as well as to the physical therapist. I don't think LP is covered by most insurance plans, but it might worth getting some insurance to avoid unexpected future situations where the cost of needed health care is prohibitively expensive. |
07-17-2013, 03:38 PM | #30 | |
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