Root for Jack, surgery today
 

Some of you heard that I just picked up a Yorkie through a rescue group that places dogs for the city. Well, I was naive and they were unethical because the dog they billed as healthy and frisky has a number of health issues, the worst being a dislocated knee joint as the result of an old injury. At best, he limps. At worst, he puts no weight on it at all. I'm writing this so people in my position will keep both eyes open when getting a rescue.

I've been going around and around with them all week, and I've discovered they weren't just careless, they downright lied to me on a number of points. All of the health issues had been diagnosed and documented by their vet before they sold him to me. They just chose not to inform me, then lied to me when I questioned them about it.

I asked that they give me the money I paid for him to use for the surgery, but the woman said she can't afford to lose money. If I wanted my money back, she would place him with another sap like me. (My word, not hers).

So after consulting with friends and doing some soul-searching, I've decided to keep him and get his leg fixed. He's a great little guy who has never had a chance. I think he deserves one.

I was going to go after the rescue people, but a much wiser and more compassionate friend convinced me it's not about the money. The rescue folks are kind-hearted people doing a noble job badly. I'll just raise a little fuss with the city and see if I can get them to raise their standards.

In the meantime, root for Jack. He goes in for surgery tomorrow morning.

We will be rooting for Jack. and also wanted to say that was a great thing you did. This little guy deserved a chance in life. and you are giving him that.You wont regret it. he will Love you forever. :D

I agree with YorkieShadow....Jack is lucky to have wound up with you and it is too bad the rescue people were so dishonest but it sounds like you are handling that well.

We will be thinking of Jack and hoping for a quick recovery. :thumbup:

I am so sorry to hear about Jack. Bruce and I will definetly keep all of you in our prayers!

If you need anyone to talk to about the surgery I am here. If there is one thing I know about it is yorkie surgery...This LP fix will be surgery number 3 for Bruce, and trust me once you see the improvement in his health and attitude because there is no more pain it will all be worth it!

It is so great of you guys to be giving little Jack a chance!

Thanks, YorkieShadow and SoCal, and Alison, I PM'd you.

oh no,, poor little Jack. I just seen in another thread that he was having surgery and rushed to find out why. I am so sorry this has happened to you. But I can say one thing for sure,,,,,, Jack found himself some loving, caring parents. You were misslead big time, but I am so glad he is finally getting the help he needs and is being loved the way he should have been all along! Bless you and your wife. I will say a prayer for little Jack!

For those more informed than I, the injury is to the cranial cruciate ligament. I'm sitting up and reading about it now.

Jack will be in my thoughts and prayers . This is a real shame that peoples from the rescue shelter lied to you .

Dang, Mike...
 

Sorry that Jack's rescue folks weren't above board with you. How awful that poor Jack has been through so much in his little life. But isn't he lucky to have come to you and Kelly?

You are a good man, Alaska Mike! I will be thinking about Jack for the entire day, and will check back in to see how things went. Good luck to you both, and puppy kisses to Jack from Wosie and Dreama! :p

WAY TO GO ....and the best of luck with the surgery ! I'm sorry people didn't come clean with you but I think it was meant to be...and Jack is so lucky to have such a great new family....

He'll be in my prayers and You ROCK !!

Jack has been most fortunate to find a loving & caring family such as yours. My thoughts and prayers will be with you for his surgery and his healing.

Take care and God bless you.

So sorry about that Mike.. Just think about it this way if you wouldn't have gotten him, who would have??? Would they have even fixed his knee?? You're doing the right thing.. Jack will be forever greatful... ;)

poor jack had a horrible start to life, but now his going to be lucky having you as his daddy, thank god for peeps like you.
wishing jack a speedy recoverery and a great big hug from rosie to help him along the way

So sorry to hear that little Jack has to undergo yet another awful thing in his life!! It's a sobering thing to realize there are people who treat animals the way they do! But it's so wonderful to know there are people like you and your wife who care more than the others mistreat! God has a special place for the two of you!! :) We will keep Jack in our prayers .... thanks for the updates on him! ;)

Poor baby!
 

Sorry to hear about Jack. At least he has now found a loving and caring home. I bet Eddie will miss him :) I hope he makes a speedy recovery.