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Shadow · 03-07-2007, 09:53 PM

You can get tops for the metal x pens, then he cant get out

kelkiss5 · 03-08-2007, 01:26 AM

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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?

I totally agree here. Its a terrible situation your in . They dont sound like a charity to me!!!!!. I hope you can get the wee man rehomed with someone here.
Good luck and keep us updated.

ilovelouie · 03-08-2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HeatherGirl

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...

Could someone please help her with posting the pictures. I tried but I am really no good at this......Heather I think though if you go to your photobucket and right click the link, it will say "copy link" or something and you left click that and then come here and paste it. Good luck hun. Im not good at this stuff either.

Annuta · 03-08-2007, 04:44 AM

Don't think rehoming the three cats is a solution at all. It's stressful for cats to be away from their familiar surroundings and favorite people - why put three well-established animals through that? I wouldn't even consider it personally.

I totally understand where you are coming from. I already had my cat when I bought Remy almost two months ago. Remy is only a puppy, and Alisa is still a kitten, so I figured that adjusting would be easier than with older animals. No such luck. If I let him out of his gated area, the first thing he does is chase her around like crazy. She gets absolutely no peace with him. After the first couple of days of the madness, I just burst out crying one morning. I felt sooo guilty about exposing the kitten to so much stress. Alisa is very sweet and peaceful - I've never seen her hiss, and she never bites or scratches. She even tries to come close to his gate to sniff him, but he just chases her off. The good news is that she seems to be getting braver around him, so, hopefully, either he calms down around her, or she shows him who is boss.

I think the best solution for you right now is to gate him off somehow. He may be a larger Yorkie, but he's no Great Dane, so I'm sure you can find a suitable gate or expen. Like someone suggested, you can cover the top of the expen to prevent him from jumping out. I know that you want them all to get along, but it will just take time. Eventually, they will learn to at least co-exist with each other in the same area. With lots of patience and reinforcement, any animal can learn how to behave.

Another thing you may try is crate training him, if he isn't already. Put his crate out somewhere where the cats can come as close to him as they want to sniff and get acquainted. Usually a good idea to do this when he is tired after play, so he's more apt to be calm than rattle the cage. I would basically tire him out before you do anymore introductions to the cats, since their energy level is much lower than his (at least my kitten's is).

Good luck and keep us updated!

PANAMA69 · 03-09-2007, 02:09 AM

It take awhile for them to get use to it. My two cats and Pheobe now they are geting just fine give them more time. I got for Pheobe the tallest x-pen, I keep them separate for almost 4 weeks (more or less), the only thing that Pheobe never try to hurt the cats, but my cats didn't like her at all now they are fine, it takes time and patient, but if things does not work for you hope you find a good home for him, because he sure is a cutie one

03-07-2007, 09:53 PM	#31
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	You can get tops for the metal x pens, then he cant get out

03-08-2007, 04:44 AM	#34
Annuta Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 57	Don't think rehoming the three cats is a solution at all. It's stressful for cats to be away from their familiar surroundings and favorite people - why put three well-established animals through that? I wouldn't even consider it personally. I totally understand where you are coming from. I already had my cat when I bought Remy almost two months ago. Remy is only a puppy, and Alisa is still a kitten, so I figured that adjusting would be easier than with older animals. No such luck. If I let him out of his gated area, the first thing he does is chase her around like crazy. She gets absolutely no peace with him. After the first couple of days of the madness, I just burst out crying one morning. I felt sooo guilty about exposing the kitten to so much stress. Alisa is very sweet and peaceful - I've never seen her hiss, and she never bites or scratches. She even tries to come close to his gate to sniff him, but he just chases her off. The good news is that she seems to be getting braver around him, so, hopefully, either he calms down around her, or she shows him who is boss. I think the best solution for you right now is to gate him off somehow. He may be a larger Yorkie, but he's no Great Dane, so I'm sure you can find a suitable gate or expen. Like someone suggested, you can cover the top of the expen to prevent him from jumping out. I know that you want them all to get along, but it will just take time. Eventually, they will learn to at least co-exist with each other in the same area. With lots of patience and reinforcement, any animal can learn how to behave. Another thing you may try is crate training him, if he isn't already. Put his crate out somewhere where the cats can come as close to him as they want to sniff and get acquainted. Usually a good idea to do this when he is tired after play, so he's more apt to be calm than rattle the cage. I would basically tire him out before you do anymore introductions to the cats, since their energy level is much lower than his (at least my kitten's is). Good luck and keep us updated!

03-09-2007, 02:09 AM	#35
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	It take awhile for them to get use to it. My two cats and Pheobe now they are geting just fine give them more time. I got for Pheobe the tallest x-pen, I keep them separate for almost 4 weeks (more or less), the only thing that Pheobe never try to hurt the cats, but my cats didn't like her at all now they are fine, it takes time and patient, but if things does not work for you hope you find a good home for him, because he sure is a cutie one