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baby03 · 01-06-2007, 05:15 PM

Wow lucky you !! I would run back there!!

doortego · 01-06-2007, 06:11 PM

I think it is wonderful that you can provide a good home for that Yorkie. Good luck on getting her for your mom. Please let us see photos. I don't know your mom's age but think an older dog is probably a better choice than a puppy. I'll soon be 58 and have talked to my kids about who should take care of Little Bit should she outlive me.

Goldielocks19 · 01-06-2007, 06:15 PM

I got my older yorkie when he was 4 yrs old too....he adjusted great...the most sweet loving pup....he isnt as much as a lap dog as my younger one...honestly he is kinda like a cat...wants to be near u, but not on u.
I'll tell ya he is most well behaved dog i ever met.
Only barks when playing, house broken.....and listens so well.

Good Luck!!!

joy and bella · 01-07-2007, 03:34 PM

ok......my mom and I drive down to miami, an hour and a half drive, to see that yorkie. we got there and were the first to put our name on the list. we were thrilled!!!! we went back to see him and played with him, and he was sooo excited to see us. there was this guy there who said he was from a rescue that was trying to look at him too and we told him that we had adopted him, we were just waiting to fill out the papers. we sat for 2 hours in the waiting room to be called and finally when we got up there the lady said THEY GAVE HIM TO THE RESCUE. I was like how is that possible we were first on the list. she said somehow there was a miscommunication!!!! but we told that guy we were taking the dog!! and now the dog is in a rescue 4 hours away from us!!!! i could just kill someone!!! anyways...sorry for the long post, but i had to vent!!!

Goldielocks19 · 01-07-2007, 04:08 PM

That is so horrible!...i am sorry. Don't know why they would play with peoples emotions like that....Just keep looking, there is so many great pets that need a good home like your moms.

take care

FlDebra · 01-07-2007, 04:57 PM

That is not right! Wouldn't a true rescue want to see the puppy in a loving home right off the bat without all the transferring? It makes me wonder if it is a true rescue or someone making money on pound puppies.

joy and bella · 01-07-2007, 04:59 PM

thats exactly what i thought!!! why would you not want the dog to be adopted, unless you wanted to get the donation fee fromt he dog (which is 300 dollars at that rescue)...the guy probably knew it was a yorkie and could get lots of money, so he they didnt care....ahhh makes me soo mad, bc we would have loved that little guy soo much!!! i just pray he gets the home he deserves...

Baby Blessing · 01-07-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by joy and bella

ok......my mom and I drive down to miami, an hour and a half drive, to see that yorkie. we got there and were the first to put our name on the list. we were thrilled!!!! we went back to see him and played with him, and he was sooo excited to see us. there was this guy there who said he was from a rescue that was trying to look at him too and we told him that we had adopted him, we were just waiting to fill out the papers. we sat for 2 hours in the waiting room to be called and finally when we got up there the lady said THEY GAVE HIM TO THE RESCUE. I was like how is that possible we were first on the list. she said somehow there was a miscommunication!!!! but we told that guy we were taking the dog!! and now the dog is in a rescue 4 hours away from us!!!! i could just kill someone!!! anyways...sorry for the long post, but i had to vent!!!

I am so so sorry, that wasn't right that they did that. Is there anyway you can find out who this was that got him since it was through a rescue and you were first on the list. I do believe I would contact someone there and find out if your mom is still able to get him. So sorry I was so excited first reading your post that your mom might get it and then finding out what happened, was so dissapointed. Prayers that your mom will find the perfect one placed within her arms soon.

joy and bella · 01-07-2007, 05:44 PM

we did find out where the rescue was. the thing is it is 4 hours away and my mom can't drive there, so i would have to drive her. which i have no problem doing, except that i am leaving to go home tomorrow ( I have been home at my moms for the holidays).

its very upseting. the good news is that there was another puppy we wanted, that another family got and there was something wrong with their application, so the rescue called us today and we can go get her tomorrow monring before i leave bc she is only 15 min away. its not a yorkie

but i know it will make my mom happy. she is a little shih tzu, 4 months old, potty trained, and about 6 pounds so far. my mom fell in love with her before we even knew about the yorkie, so she isnt too disappointed. i of course, am still very upset bc we dont get to have another yorkie in the family...hehe....i will continue to pray that that little yorkie finds a home

Janie Doyle · 01-07-2007, 06:09 PM

I hope it works out that you can adopt this Yorkie. Finding a Yorkie a pound is rare. I foster Yorkies for YTNR, I flunked rescue 101. We adopted Robin two years ago. She was about 8 at the time and had been abused and afraid to come out of her cage. We have changed this Robin into a yorkie that loves us and we thank the stars every day she is with us.

YorkieShadow · 01-07-2007, 06:57 PM

Hello I was just reading this post and was wondering where in fl this is? See My nephew had a male Yorlie about that age and he was killed shot a few weeks ago, and Im wondering if this was his little Yorkie that was placed in the pound. Did you know what its name was or get any pictures of him?

psvidesigner · 01-07-2007, 07:28 PM

I adopted a yorkshire terrier from the pound. He turned out to be the sweetest little guy you could ever want. I could never figure out why someone surrendered such a sweet dog. He was potty trained and all. At first you could tell he was really sad. When he adjusted he was a sweet little ball of fur. Good luck to you.

YorkieShadow · 01-07-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

Hello I was just reading this post and was wondering where in fl this is? See My nephew had a male Yorlie about that age and he was killed shot a few weeks ago, and Im wondering if this was his little Yorkie that was placed in the pound. Did you know what its name was or get any pictures of him?

I also wanted to say I hope it wasent him. Because I would of took him and tried my best to find him a good loving home.

Monday · 01-07-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joy and bella

I am going back tomorrow to try and find everything out....i just dont understand...who could give away a yorkie?!?!?!?!

I am with you on that! You are lucky if you get her ... Monday is 4 years old and shez got spunk, yet shez disciplined ....

Monday · 01-07-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by doortego

I think it is wonderful that you can provide a good home for that Yorkie. Good luck on getting her for your mom. Please let us see photos. I don't know your mom's age but think an older dog is probably a better choice than a puppy. I'll soon be 58 and have talked to my kids about who should take care of Little Bit should she outlive me.

you have many many many more years to share with Little Bit (30+)... don't even think otherwise ....

01-06-2007, 05:15 PM	#16
baby03 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us Posts: 2,255	Wow lucky you !! I would run back there!! __________________ Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.

01-06-2007, 06:15 PM	#18
Goldielocks19 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 111	I got my older yorkie when he was 4 yrs old too....he adjusted great...the most sweet loving pup....he isnt as much as a lap dog as my younger one...honestly he is kinda like a cat...wants to be near u, but not on u. I'll tell ya he is most well behaved dog i ever met. Only barks when playing, house broken.....and listens so well. Good Luck!!! __________________ Proud Yorkie-mama Riley & Zoey

01-07-2007, 03:34 PM	#19
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	I am FURIOUS ok......my mom and I drive down to miami, an hour and a half drive, to see that yorkie. we got there and were the first to put our name on the list. we were thrilled!!!! we went back to see him and played with him, and he was sooo excited to see us. there was this guy there who said he was from a rescue that was trying to look at him too and we told him that we had adopted him, we were just waiting to fill out the papers. we sat for 2 hours in the waiting room to be called and finally when we got up there the lady said THEY GAVE HIM TO THE RESCUE. I was like how is that possible we were first on the list. she said somehow there was a miscommunication!!!! but we told that guy we were taking the dog!! and now the dog is in a rescue 4 hours away from us!!!! i could just kill someone!!! anyways...sorry for the long post, but i had to vent!!! __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

01-07-2007, 04:08 PM	#20
Goldielocks19 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 111	That is so horrible!...i am sorry. Don't know why they would play with peoples emotions like that....Just keep looking, there is so many great pets that need a good home like your moms. take care __________________ Proud Yorkie-mama Riley & Zoey

01-07-2007, 04:57 PM	#21
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	That is not right! Wouldn't a true rescue want to see the puppy in a loving home right off the bat without all the transferring? It makes me wonder if it is a true rescue or someone making money on pound puppies. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

01-06-2007, 06:11 PM	#17
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	I think it is wonderful that you can provide a good home for that Yorkie. Good luck on getting her for your mom. Please let us see photos. I don't know your mom's age but think an older dog is probably a better choice than a puppy. I'll soon be 58 and have talked to my kids about who should take care of Little Bit should she outlive me.

01-07-2007, 04:59 PM	#22
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	thats exactly what i thought!!! why would you not want the dog to be adopted, unless you wanted to get the donation fee fromt he dog (which is 300 dollars at that rescue)...the guy probably knew it was a yorkie and could get lots of money, so he they didnt care....ahhh makes me soo mad, bc we would have loved that little guy soo much!!! i just pray he gets the home he deserves... __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

01-07-2007, 05:44 PM	#24
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	we did find out where the rescue was. the thing is it is 4 hours away and my mom can't drive there, so i would have to drive her. which i have no problem doing, except that i am leaving to go home tomorrow ( I have been home at my moms for the holidays). its very upseting. the good news is that there was another puppy we wanted, that another family got and there was something wrong with their application, so the rescue called us today and we can go get her tomorrow monring before i leave bc she is only 15 min away. its not a yorkie but i know it will make my mom happy. she is a little shih tzu, 4 months old, potty trained, and about 6 pounds so far. my mom fell in love with her before we even knew about the yorkie, so she isnt too disappointed. i of course, am still very upset bc we dont get to have another yorkie in the family...hehe....i will continue to pray that that little yorkie finds a home __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

01-07-2007, 06:09 PM	#25
Janie Doyle Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 522	I hope it works out that you can adopt this Yorkie. Finding a Yorkie a pound is rare. I foster Yorkies for YTNR, I flunked rescue 101. We adopted Robin two years ago. She was about 8 at the time and had been abused and afraid to come out of her cage. We have changed this Robin into a yorkie that loves us and we thank the stars every day she is with us. __________________ Founder Cincinnati Yorkshire Terrior meetup.com Member of www.ytnr.com

01-07-2007, 06:57 PM	#26
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Hello I was just reading this post and was wondering where in fl this is? See My nephew had a male Yorlie about that age and he was killed shot a few weeks ago, and Im wondering if this was his little Yorkie that was placed in the pound. Did you know what its name was or get any pictures of him?

01-07-2007, 07:28 PM	#27
psvidesigner YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 288	I adopted a yorkshire terrier from the pound. He turned out to be the sweetest little guy you could ever want. I could never figure out why someone surrendered such a sweet dog. He was potty trained and all. At first you could tell he was really sad. When he adjusted he was a sweet little ball of fur. Good luck to you.