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genie · 03-07-2007, 04:50 PM

[QUOTE=lolabella;992204]She can't do that, it is against the rescue contract. When you adopt an animal the rescue still legally owns it. They could and would sue her.

That is like one of the craziest things I have ever heard. That is a stupid rule. Why would someone pay that much money if they are not even going to own the dog. Maybe there is a good reason for that rule and I am just missing it. How would they even know if she sold it. Anyway, I really hope you can work things out. Have you tried taking him into a room with one cat at a time and see if he can get used to them, maybe he feels threatened by them since they out number him.

YorkieRose · 03-07-2007, 04:52 PM

What kind of rescue runs its self this way...?? It is certainly not for the benefit of the dog, but their pocket...any rescue I have dealt with checks out everything...tests it with other dogs and cats..children, men, teens...they groom it to see if it is easy and try taking toys and food away to see if it is aggressive.
I am sorry you have been "tricked" into taking a dog that is not suitable for your family...
May I ask the name and number of the rescue?

Potter · 03-07-2007, 04:53 PM

Expen is a good idea. Just buy a really tall one and the pen should be one with straight bars so that he can't climb out stepping on the holes otherwise they can climb and then jump out.

HeatherGirl · 03-07-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

What kind of rescue runs its self this way...?? It is certainly not for the benefit of the dog, but their pocket...any rescue I have dealt with checks out everything...tests it with other dogs and cats..children, men, teens...they groom it to see if it is easy and try taking toys and food away to see if it is aggressive.
I am sorry you have been "tricked" into taking a dog that is not suitable for your family...
May I ask the name and number of the rescue?

The Yorkie Terrier Rescue Network Is whom I adopted him from..

Bdmcs324 · 03-07-2007, 05:06 PM

Some people cover the Xpens with baby gates or other things to keep the dog from jumping out.

I am sorry the rescue center wont refund your money. They should be a little more understanding if it doesnt get along with the cats.

HeatherGirl · 03-07-2007, 05:09 PM

The crazy part about it all was that I called the president,, and she said it was a State Director thing,, but she still can't refund my money,, because it's a board rule!!!

The problem I have with this is,, that it's not in the best interest of the dog, my family, my cats.. Only the YTRN,, because they keep the donation.. The president was really rude to me.. She was like you didn't give the dog a chance.. I did though.. 4 days, 1 cat hurt, 1 huge vet bill, 1 dog trainer later,, said it's not a good idea. and I told her that... She didn't care... I'm sorry,, but that was sooo horrible...

It's not like I don't love the little guy I do.. He's soo sweet,,, but it's harder to find a home for 3 cats, then one dog... Plus it's the cats home, they were their first... I don't know.. I'm stressed out about it all. PLUS MY husband is mad at me now, and won't talk to me.. Literally won't speak to me because I signed that contract.... So not only do I have a dog who hates my cats, but a husband who isn't speaking to me at all.....

ilovelouie · 03-07-2007, 05:12 PM

Can you post some pictures on her and Im sure someone will be interested. Good luck to you.

HeatherGirl · 03-07-2007, 05:20 PM

LoveMyGirlz · 03-07-2007, 05:27 PM

Very true...try posted some pics of him and you may find someone here who would love to take him.
Did they even do a home visit with you to see how all the animals reacted together beforehand? I am supposed to have one myself, because I may be adopting a resue....but I WILL read the contract carefully after your tip!
Sorry about the hubby not speaking to you....that sucks....I hope there's a quick and easy solution for you fast!

HeatherGirl · 03-07-2007, 05:29 PM

nope no home visit....

IF I private message the links can someone post them for me... I'm too new so it won't let me...

Potter · 03-07-2007, 05:48 PM

Its a good idea to rehome him on YT..lots of nice people here who loves to have a yorkie. You can also try giving more time to train him in the expen and cover it as suggested if you do not want to spend more money getting a taller one. Give it a month, things will probably change for the better.

yorkiegirl83 · 03-07-2007, 06:26 PM

I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. They should have been more careful in who they placed him with or to have done a trial period with your family to ensure that this didn't happen.

However, you did sign the contract and unfortunately there isn't much you can do about that so I think you will end up out of the money that you paid for the yorkie.

I'm not sure if it would be a good idea to rehome him because if they do follow ups like most rescues do, and see that you no longer have the yorkie they very well might sue you due to the terms of the contract.

I'm really not trying to be mean, I'm just trying to think of a solution that won't get you into any further issues w/the rescue.

bsabbot · 03-07-2007, 07:08 PM

try it out in the store, if you can, i got one at a discounted rate b/c i bought online, paid shipping blah blah and my little shrimp can clear it-no problem..

so it's been a waste of money and it's on craigslist right now-haha.

I have a 15 lb cat who stays upstairs most of the time, my yorkies give him a hard time when he comes down sometimes and he'll just go back up... but he enjoys wrestling with them some of the time. i think all animals have to learn boundaries and it takes a while for that to be in place... you have to give it time, if you can... you might try putting the cat food/box etc in a complete opposite end of the house or upstairs if you can, I gate my dogs downstairs with me -just because they get into trouble-but it also gives the cat some rest.....
good luck...

doodandy · 03-07-2007, 08:23 PM

Do you have a family memeber or a friend that can take the cats for a little while until the Yorkie gets used to his new surroundings ... he has probably been tossed to and from .... do you have any history on him...... is he a puppy mill pup.... how old is he....
maybe if you just had him for a little while ( just a few days he would fell loved and not be so bad... ) He has been through a lot...
my gogopen is 36 inches tall.... and they do come taller... I think they are great...

doodandy · 03-07-2007, 09:40 PM

By the way..... in reference to the above post..... I can spell I just can't type!
and I think we could come up with a Husband rescue here on Yorkie Talk if you would be interested.......
How bout it....... do we have any hubbies that need to go to the Hubby Rescue girls...... ( then maybe they would appreciate what they have... )
I am not speaking from experience but just what I have heard.....

03-07-2007, 04:52 PM	#17
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	rescue What kind of rescue runs its self this way...?? It is certainly not for the benefit of the dog, but their pocket...any rescue I have dealt with checks out everything...tests it with other dogs and cats..children, men, teens...they groom it to see if it is easy and try taking toys and food away to see if it is aggressive. I am sorry you have been "tricked" into taking a dog that is not suitable for your family... May I ask the name and number of the rescue?

03-07-2007, 04:53 PM	#18
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Expen is a good idea. Just buy a really tall one and the pen should be one with straight bars so that he can't climb out stepping on the holes otherwise they can climb and then jump out. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-07-2007, 05:06 PM	#20
Bdmcs324 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 185	Some people cover the Xpens with baby gates or other things to keep the dog from jumping out. I am sorry the rescue center wont refund your money. They should be a little more understanding if it doesnt get along with the cats. __________________ Hold your head up.

03-07-2007, 05:09 PM	#21
HeatherGirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 12	The crazy part about it all was that I called the president,, and she said it was a State Director thing,, but she still can't refund my money,, because it's a board rule!!! The problem I have with this is,, that it's not in the best interest of the dog, my family, my cats.. Only the YTRN,, because they keep the donation.. The president was really rude to me.. She was like you didn't give the dog a chance.. I did though.. 4 days, 1 cat hurt, 1 huge vet bill, 1 dog trainer later,, said it's not a good idea. and I told her that... She didn't care... I'm sorry,, but that was sooo horrible... It's not like I don't love the little guy I do.. He's soo sweet,,, but it's harder to find a home for 3 cats, then one dog... Plus it's the cats home, they were their first... I don't know.. I'm stressed out about it all. PLUS MY husband is mad at me now, and won't talk to me.. Literally won't speak to me because I signed that contract.... So not only do I have a dog who hates my cats, but a husband who isn't speaking to me at all..... Last edited by HeatherGirl; 03-07-2007 at 05:11 PM.

03-07-2007, 05:12 PM	#22
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	Can you post some pictures on her and Im sure someone will be interested. Good luck to you. __________________ Our Photo Album is HERE http://www.dogster.com/?185528 http://www.dogster.com/?246319

03-07-2007, 04:50 PM	#16
genie Loves Hannah & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 1,752	[QUOTE=lolabella;992204]She can't do that, it is against the rescue contract. When you adopt an animal the rescue still legally owns it. They could and would sue her. That is like one of the craziest things I have ever heard. That is a stupid rule. Why would someone pay that much money if they are not even going to own the dog. Maybe there is a good reason for that rule and I am just missing it. How would they even know if she sold it. Anyway, I really hope you can work things out. Have you tried taking him into a room with one cat at a time and see if he can get used to them, maybe he feels threatened by them since they out number him.

03-07-2007, 05:20 PM	#23
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03-07-2007, 05:27 PM	#24
LoveMyGirlz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,908	Very true...try posted some pics of him and you may find someone here who would love to take him. Did they even do a home visit with you to see how all the animals reacted together beforehand? I am supposed to have one myself, because I may be adopting a resue....but I WILL read the contract carefully after your tip! Sorry about the hubby not speaking to you....that sucks....I hope there's a quick and easy solution for you fast! __________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule!

03-07-2007, 05:29 PM	#25
HeatherGirl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 12	nope no home visit.... IF I private message the links can someone post them for me... I'm too new so it won't let me...

03-07-2007, 05:48 PM	#26
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Its a good idea to rehome him on YT..lots of nice people here who loves to have a yorkie. You can also try giving more time to train him in the expen and cover it as suggested if you do not want to spend more money getting a taller one. Give it a month, things will probably change for the better. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-07-2007, 06:26 PM	#27
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. They should have been more careful in who they placed him with or to have done a trial period with your family to ensure that this didn't happen. However, you did sign the contract and unfortunately there isn't much you can do about that so I think you will end up out of the money that you paid for the yorkie. I'm not sure if it would be a good idea to rehome him because if they do follow ups like most rescues do, and see that you no longer have the yorkie they very well might sue you due to the terms of the contract. I'm really not trying to be mean, I'm just trying to think of a solution that won't get you into any further issues w/the rescue.

03-07-2007, 07:08 PM	#28
bsabbot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: denver Posts: 120	Before You Invest In An Expen try it out in the store, if you can, i got one at a discounted rate b/c i bought online, paid shipping blah blah and my little shrimp can clear it-no problem.. so it's been a waste of money and it's on craigslist right now-haha. I have a 15 lb cat who stays upstairs most of the time, my yorkies give him a hard time when he comes down sometimes and he'll just go back up... but he enjoys wrestling with them some of the time. i think all animals have to learn boundaries and it takes a while for that to be in place... you have to give it time, if you can... you might try putting the cat food/box etc in a complete opposite end of the house or upstairs if you can, I gate my dogs downstairs with me -just because they get into trouble-but it also gives the cat some rest..... good luck...

03-07-2007, 08:23 PM	#29
doodandy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Grand Prairie , Tx Posts: 169	Do you have a family memeber or a friend that can take the cats for a little while until the Yorkie gets used to his new surroundings ... he has probably been tossed to and from .... do you have any history on him...... is he a puppy mill pup.... how old is he.... maybe if you just had him for a little while ( just a few days he would fell loved and not be so bad... ) He has been through a lot... my gogopen is 36 inches tall.... and they do come taller... I think they are great...

03-07-2007, 09:40 PM	#30
doodandy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Grand Prairie , Tx Posts: 169	By the way..... in reference to the above post..... I can spell I just can't type! and I think we could come up with a Husband rescue here on Yorkie Talk if you would be interested....... How bout it....... do we have any hubbies that need to go to the Hubby Rescue girls...... ( then maybe they would appreciate what they have... ) I am not speaking from experience but just what I have heard.....