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01-09-2006, 09:16 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA
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| San-Dee is not playing nice anymore Remember the stray that I picked up, San-Dee? Well for the past couple of days he has been pretty aggressive towards Jake, my 2 1/2 Year old Yorkie. I thought that it was just his way of playing. Well tonight when I arrived home I let the three go outside, San-Dee always comes in before Buddy & Jake. When I let them in, San-Dee attacked Jake. He literally grabbed him by his neck and started shaking him as if to try to break his neck. When I grabbed Jake to get San-Dee off of him, he wanted to attack me. So long story short. I will be looking for a good home without small children or other animals for San-Dee. I have grown attached to him in the short time that I have had him, but I feel that I have to put the safety of my other two ahead of my feelings. I also have two small grand daughters and would not forgive myself if he ever bit them. Or if my step daughter would ever bring Cooper back to visit (hint) I would not want San-Dee to hurt Cooper or Courtney. So for now the Three Stooges are separated, and I am feeling really bad. I am keeping his appointment to have him neutered on the 16th, but will still be looking for a permanent home in the mean time. I hope everyone here does not think bad of me for getting rid of San-Dee, because other than this incident he IS A VERY GOOD PET. |
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01-09-2006, 09:33 PM | #2 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| Gayle, do not beat yourself up on this one. Many rescue's come into the foster home with what we call the honeymoon period and they are very sweet. Then as they become more comfortable in the home they will become more territorial and fights could break out. Obviously, neutering him would help some what but I will tell you it is not unusal in my house to have some real bang out group fights. 2 of them start fighting over a toy and then everyone jumps in. I no longer have toys in my house and I do keep some of the gang separated when I go out. I have not heard of other YT members having this happen and I know my friend with 4 Yorkies all raised from puppies do not have this so I am going to assume this is due to the dogs coming through a rescue situation. You probably are making the right decision and I would not send him to a home with children. I am assuming he is fighting out of fear aggression but if someone is willing to work with him and understands he can turn then he should be fine. He just needs to be the only dog in the house. I am sorry this is not working out for you as I know you really care about the dog.
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01-09-2006, 09:38 PM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA
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| Gyesso - You are doing exactly what you need to do. I give you a lot of credit for this. I think we know the little dogs we have and our little children come first. It's not like you didn't try...... I would think that there might be a perfect home for the other little dog -- and everyone is going to be so much happier. Good luck! Carol Jean |
01-09-2006, 09:39 PM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois
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| I am sorry to hear about your situation but I totally understand. Your family has to come first. I'm sure that was quite scary for you. I agree not to place San Dee with children. She needs a loving home that can work with her. Don't blame yourself. Sometimes things happen that we can't control but at least your willing to do something that will benefit everyone in the end.
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01-09-2006, 09:44 PM | #5 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| Gayle, one other thing that is important. Now that you know what is going on I would NEVER leave SanDee alone with your other dogs. There have been stories (I know of one case) where a Yorkie killed another Yorkie.
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01-10-2006, 05:40 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada
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| Just my opinion......... Instead of looking for a new family for San Dee , I would try to find a Animal Rescue Shelter . He would be evaluated and then placed in a new family . It is not always easy to be a rescuing family . |
01-10-2006, 06:52 AM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state
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| You're doing the right thing. There are just no guarentees with rescue animals because most of the time their past is a complete mystery. It sounds like San-Dee would do much better as an only child where he can be the center of attention. Please relay this story to whomever you rehome him with- they really need to know that he could have aggressive tendencies. I would ask your vet for some advice, or as Diego mentioned, maybe find a rescue shelter. |
01-10-2006, 07:25 AM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA
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| Gayle: Good luck in rehoming SanDee. I would call all of the vets in Houma and Thibodaux and give them the information on him. I've been in our vets office when they've received phone calls from people looking for pets. You just never know. If ya'll go camping soon, I'd encourage you to make a poster or flyers to see if perhaps an older, retired couple would like to adopt a Yorkie to love. I'd bet that would be an ideal situation as well. Cooper is a fireball! Are you sure you're ready for another visit? I'm sure if Courtney took Crissy to visit, it would relight that fire you have to get a lil' girl! Lisa
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