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stedmansmommy · 10-17-2007, 11:10 AM

Oh gosh I hope this thread doesn't get out of hand

The most important thing here is to help the OP and try to convince him/her to place this Yorkie with a rescue versus giving him to the pound.

First of all, to answer your question, no I have not ever had to surrender a Yorkie, or any dog for that matter.

And as everyone has already said numerous times, please do not take him to the pound. There ARE rescue shelters out there that will take him - Yorkie rescues for that matter. And as a few people have already mentioned here, it honestly ISN'T true that once they've bitten they can't be turned around. There are skilled professionals out there that will work with these dogs and get them properly trained. I would not want the dogs life to end just because he's bitten before. Please give him a chance and try with all your might to get that poor baby into a rescue shelter

I sure do hope we get an update on this situation soon.

mizzwanned · 10-17-2007, 11:23 AM

Please put the dog here so someone can give him a good home. There are many caring ppl here and he can be given a great home. Do not take him to the pound or put him to sleep! IMO no dog should be put to sleep cause they bite unless they are a huge dog that can kill with it's bite but even then i don't have the heart to ever put down a dog for that reason, i would make it work somehow. I hope you do the right decision.

Haleykins · 10-17-2007, 11:36 AM

like I said earlier in this post, I will contact rescue groups before doing anything else. thank you for your help

if something can be done, then it should.

TLC · 10-17-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Haleykins

like I said earlier in this post, I will contact rescue groups before doing anything else. thank you for your help

if something can be done, then it should.

So glad to hear that.

Can you answer a few questions???

How old is he?
How long have you had him?
Is he neutered?

mistyinca · 10-17-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Haleykins

like I said earlier in this post, I will contact rescue groups before doing anything else. thank you for your help

if something can be done, then it should.

Just know...we are here for you!!!

stedmansmommy · 10-17-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Haleykins

like I said earlier in this post, I will contact rescue groups before doing anything else. thank you for your help

if something can be done, then it should.

I am SO glad (and SO RELIEVED) to read this! I personally thank you for trying everything you can to help this sweet little Yorkie

Txgurl06 · 10-17-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tammyh

I would not take him to the pound. I hate to say this but you may need to put him down. You said he's bit you twice and drawn blood. Maybe you can find an organization that is willing to work with an agressive dog. If you do give him away just please be sure to make sure that whoever takes him is very clear on how agressive he is. It bothers me that he's bit you, his own family. We had a chocolate lab once who was extremely afraid of small children and would growl and snap if one was around (our youngest at the time was about 4, he was OK with our family but not other people). He did actually bite a child (thank God it was a very minor wound) We tried socializing him with no luck, he just got worse. We ended up putting him down because our fear of a child getting hurt or killed outweighed everything else. All I could think about were the stories you hear on the news about dog attacks and I could not live with myself if that were to happen to someone by my dog. He was just too unpredictable. We knew putting him in another home would be giving someone else the same problem. The vet tried to talk us out of it and the next day confirmed with us that we made the right decision as they had to tranquilize him in order to get close to him. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. I feel for you, you have a hard decision to make. Good luck.

I dont care about the statement i made it was the truth IMO!!! A lot of dogs dont like children. Children are young and dont know any better either so they grab dogs and hurt them sometimes not intentionally but the dog doesnt know that and after too many times of that why would you like children? If i was a dog and a child or even a person hurt me too many times i wouldnt like them either. Im sorry but that is that truth. ITs not the dogs fault as well as its not the childs fault. Your right i dont know your situation but i would always look at rehoming before i even would PTS a dog. Elderly people would be great for a dog with that doesnt like children! I ALSO in my statement didnt say it directly to you i said "All people want to do is put dogs down when they do something wrong when they simply don't know better." If you feel that should be directed to you personally then take it like that!

All of us here on YT look at our dogs as our children and im sorry if you dont like that but we wouldnt kill a child because it did wrong. i know there is some difference but with time and patience a dog as well a person can be helped. A yorkie is not a huge dog and she said this dog was her youngest and jealousy contributed to the biting. Well a home with no other dogs could be a good place for this pup.

Txgurl06 · 10-17-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Haleykins

like I said earlier in this post, I will contact rescue groups before doing anything else. thank you for your help

if something can be done, then it should.

im glad to here this and like we said someone on YT will surely take him if no one will so there are tons of alternatives to turn to. A good person would be maybe someone that has had a yorkie and maybe theirs passed away. someone with no other dogs.

YorkieShadow · 10-17-2007, 03:17 PM

I have been reading this thread, and wondering why the OP has not answered any questions? Or did I miss it?
If you answer the questions about your dog, someone on YT may take him in and work with him. I have still not read how old this dog is?

Potter · 10-17-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

I have been reading this thread, and wondering why the OP has not answered any questions? Or did I miss it?
If you answer the questions about your dog, someone on YT may take him in and work with him. I have still not read how old this dog is?

Hmm it seems weird that no name, no age, no more details of her dog are posted to so many who wanted to help.

Sugar's Mom · 10-17-2007, 04:26 PM

that's why I asked yesterday, where oh, where, has the original poster gone? Are you guys thinking what I am thinking?

autumn star · 10-17-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

that's why I asked yesterday, where oh, where, has the original poster gone? Are you guys thinking what I am thinking?

YEAP!!!!!!

Proud Mommy · 10-17-2007, 05:24 PM

I was thinking the same thing from the 1st post!!! This thread needs to be ignored or closed!!

spruitt7 · 10-17-2007, 05:27 PM

Does anyone know if she took that poor doggy to the pound??

countrygirl_247 · 10-17-2007, 05:45 PM

I pm'd her about the dogs age & so on with no response. I told her i only live 30 miles south of her haven't heard from her told her i was interested. OH WELL

10-17-2007, 11:10 AM	#61
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Oh gosh I hope this thread doesn't get out of hand The most important thing here is to help the OP and try to convince him/her to place this Yorkie with a rescue versus giving him to the pound. First of all, to answer your question, no I have not ever had to surrender a Yorkie, or any dog for that matter. And as everyone has already said numerous times, please do not take him to the pound. There ARE rescue shelters out there that will take him - Yorkie rescues for that matter. And as a few people have already mentioned here, it honestly ISN'T true that once they've bitten they can't be turned around. There are skilled professionals out there that will work with these dogs and get them properly trained. I would not want the dogs life to end just because he's bitten before. Please give him a chance and try with all your might to get that poor baby into a rescue shelter I sure do hope we get an update on this situation soon. __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

10-17-2007, 11:23 AM	#62
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	Please put the dog here so someone can give him a good home. There are many caring ppl here and he can be given a great home. Do not take him to the pound or put him to sleep! IMO no dog should be put to sleep cause they bite unless they are a huge dog that can kill with it's bite but even then i don't have the heart to ever put down a dog for that reason, i would make it work somehow. I hope you do the right decision. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

10-17-2007, 11:36 AM	#63
Haleykins BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 12	like I said earlier in this post, I will contact rescue groups before doing anything else. thank you for your help if something can be done, then it should.

10-17-2007, 03:17 PM	#69
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I have been reading this thread, and wondering why the OP has not answered any questions? Or did I miss it? If you answer the questions about your dog, someone on YT may take him in and work with him. I have still not read how old this dog is?

10-17-2007, 04:26 PM	#71
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	that's why I asked yesterday, where oh, where, has the original poster gone? Are you guys thinking what I am thinking?

10-17-2007, 05:24 PM	#73
Proud Mommy The Fabulous 4 Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ca Posts: 1,321	I was thinking the same thing from the 1st post!!! This thread needs to be ignored or closed!!

10-17-2007, 05:27 PM	#74
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 944	Does anyone know if she took that poor doggy to the pound??

10-17-2007, 05:45 PM	#75
countrygirl_247 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 139	I pm'd her about the dogs age & so on with no response. I told her i only live 30 miles south of her haven't heard from her told her i was interested. OH WELL