Decided to sell Silk

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Sophie'smom

I really don't think anyone meant to be mean. It is just that it has been a short period of time. I took a poodle that was 4 years old and it did take some time for her to adjust but when she did it was great for the both of us. She became a member of my whole family. Please rethink your decision I think things will turn around for you. It will take a little more time but do what you feel is best.

I now it has been a short time but if you could see her little sad face. it is killing me that she is so unhappy.

[Stormy]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

After a few days of fretting and worrying over my little new gal, I have decided to sell her. In fact, I placed an ad in my local paper just now. Please don't feel harsh at me. She is just not right for what I wanted her for. The main number one reason I wanted her was so Ceeby would have a playmate. I think she hates him. she is not mean to him or anything but just will not come off the couch. she watches us play fetch but won't even look like she wants to join in. He is so sweet. he even carries his toys to her and she turns her head. She has not had any water since she has been here except what i give her with a dropper. I called the lady this morning and she said she drinks from a water bottle so off I went bright and early to the pet store and bought one. Didn't work. She is the prettiest little thing. My nerves are shot. You all know what a time I have had trying to keep ceeby well and alive. I just don't need this aggravation right now. I also thought that I would breed her to Ceeby late summer but I don't think she will ever let him, plus I looked at her paper and found out she is actually a year older than what the lady told me. Of course, I signed a 'as is' paper because she told me that is how she sells all her adult females. I have loved her and petted her and done everything I know to do and I ust keeo getting more flustered so I think it is in both our interests to rehome her. Please pray that I will find her a good home where she can be the "lap" dog she seems meant to be. Maybe an older retired couple.

Awwwwww I can understand where you are coming from BUT...how can you sell your baby !!!!
Please give her a chance....another home and family might really do her in....the poor baby....
How long have you had her ?

[Chelsea'sMom]

BIG {{{HUGS}} to you, you do the best for YOU!

If its not working, I think you have made the right choice, one only knows what we go thru, just follow your heart.

HUGS,
Chelsea'sMOM

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

I really don't think four days is long enough for her to have overcome her fear and the confusion she must feel. From the drinking water from a bottle comment, I assume she must've been caged in her other home? She's scared and doesn't understand ALL the changes......poor thing

I was told she had never been crated and was in fact her husband's dog. he is disabled and he sat on the couch and played fetch with her a lot. But I had noticed the water bottles on the other crates in a different place and that's why I called the lady back.

[teri88]

Sugar's Mom,
I'm so sorry that you are going through this. You must be heartbroken to have to come to this decision. But, only YOU know what is best for your family. If she was raised in cage, she may be terrified to have so much open space around her. Even though she is sweet and beautiful, if she is miserable you have to do what is right for her. If she is that timid and Ceeby "plays all of the time" they probably never will be best pals. Even though she may come down off the couch and take to you, she'll probably never adjust to all of that Yorkie energy that Ceeby has. I know you will do everything you can to find her a good home where she will be happy and comfortable. Good luck. I'll be rooting for both of you!

[schatzie]

I am NOT in your shoes so will not sit back and judge. I just hope peace finds all of you in the future with the choices you feel you have had to make. Everybody deserves to be happy and content. Sometimes getting to that point is painful.

[Kari]

I am not judging by no means and i know cats are differnt but i am going to share my experience.We adopted Smokey from a vet that someone left there after a hernia surgey. We got her when she was 2. We decided to try to give her a playmate so we got another kitten. Smokey was a very social girl who loved to be loved and as soon as the new little girl came in she changed. She wasn't as social and started being onry. I told my husband i dont know if i can deal with this she would potty anywhere and she would dig up plants and started to bite a bit. We talked about getting rid of the kitten but my hubby said give it atleast a month or 2. We did and they became the best of friends. They now sleep, eat play, and clean each other, I am glad i gave it time. I was so frustrated cuz i felt like i was hurting Smokey by bringing another animal into our home but it turned out for the best. I wish you all the luck its a very hard choice to make.

[txshopper73]

You need to do what is best for you and Silk. Best of luck to you and her, both. It's never an easy decision to make but these things do take time...even months sometimes. Hugs to you and Silk.

[yorkieusa]

That's so sad. It sounds like she is grieving for the lady's husband. She probably feels like she has been thrown away. It may be best if she is with an older couple. I don't think it would be fair to consider breeding her. She sounds so sad.

[lily's mom]

Don't beat yourself up about this, keep your chin up. Do you think she could just possibly be depressed about leaving her home and being in an unfamiliar place? I am sure she doesn't know how great your house is yet and she will get tons of loves and kisses if she would just allow it. I feel terrible for her and would hate for you to give up on her and and send her to yet another home.

[Stormy]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

Kimberly, I am so upset. I can't stop crying. She is so unhappy with me. My heart is breaking to see her this way. I get her down and hold her in my arms and love on her and the very minute I take my hand off her, back to the back of the couch she goes. I don't know what else to do.

How long have you had her ?
Maybe she only needs some time to adjust at her own pace without you trying so hard....It surely is not your doing that is making her unhappy.You seem to be stressing yourself out trying so hard for her.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

That's so sad. It sounds like she is grieving for the lady's husband. She probably feels like she has been thrown away. It may be best if she is with an older couple. I don't think it would be fair to consider breeding her. She sounds so sad.

That's what I think too. I even talked to the lady about her grieving and she said not to worry as long as she is eating and she is eating VERY well. My husband has been making an extra effort to draw her out thinking she would like him better. Nothing works. I have done everything to let her know she is loved and not thrown away and has a good home but nothing works. I posted yesterday about this. I will never understand how a person can raise these little ones all these years and just throw them away. It is really hard on me no longer than I have had her. My husband says a lot of breeders and showers do the same thing when the dog no longer serves it's purpose. I think that is cruel. I know she isn't attached to me so she won't miss me. She really does need to go to an older couple with no more furbabies.

[chachi]

Everyone Sugarsmom wants a female to breed. I think because of the new knowledge about this girls age and her disposition she is unsuitable to breed. Maybe she can find a home with an older couple where she would be the coddled pet.

[cindy0721]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

Thanks for the hug. I needed it.

Just a suggestion, but have you tried taking her outside or to a park to play? Maybe that would help?

[rrosenberry]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

That's so sad. It sounds like she is grieving for the lady's husband. She probably feels like she has been thrown away. It may be best if she is with an older couple. I don't think it would be fair to consider breeding her. She sounds so sad.

Exactly what I was thinking, I do think 4 days is not near enoug time. Imagine how long WE take to adjust to new surroundings. like when you move. I don't envy your position, and it is your decision, but I think I would try at least a little longer. Leave her alone awhile, I'm willing to bet, she will come around.
My step sister got a cat from the shelter and brought it home and it stayed under her bed for months, it would come out and eat, etc. when she was sleeping.. That was 5 years ago,and it's the best darn cat now,, it takes them awhile.