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MinMuf1 · 07-28-2006, 02:01 PM

Took my little ones to Petsmart today to get a few new things. Well, boy did I learn a lesson on how people actually feel about our babies!!! This man and this woman proceed with the usual... Oh's and Ah's. But, proceed (sp?) to make mention of how they would purchase one of my babies in heartbeat...We bought one a while back, but had to get rid of her because she just kept growing...Blah, Blah, Blah!

What floored me the most was when they said "Do you know how much you could get if you breed her? We're talking Teacups!"

Referring to my little lady which I can easily fit on my forearm! At this point, I'm steaming because I'm already praying that she can be spayed on Tuesday (have to see my other forum on "False Pregnancy Symptoms")! I've read and even heard of folks that obtain animals for no other purpose than making a buck... But, NEVER have I experienced it in such blatancy!!! I treat mine as if they were my skin kids - Not property to be used and discarded!!! SOME NERVE!!!

Thanks for listening... Just had to vent!!!

Zoey's Momma · 07-28-2006, 02:04 PM

What a$$holes they are! Don't worry about it, people say the most dumbest things! I think your babies are adorable. Hell, I'd carry your baby for you while you shop! Cheer up!

Rae Rae · 07-28-2006, 02:06 PM

Kept growing? Yorkies are small dogs, I can't imagine how "big" the puppy got! Maybe it's a good thing this couple did get rid of their dog.

LuvMySissy · 07-28-2006, 02:51 PM

For crying out loud, even the "teapots" are small dogs. What were they expecting, a 2 lb baby??????

Kona · 07-28-2006, 02:56 PM

What horrible people! I don't get how someone can just give up something living.

chachi · 07-28-2006, 03:01 PM

Gosh they got rid of theirs because it kept growing! That is horrible. It takes all kinds of winners like them dont let them ruin your day.

browniesmom622 · 07-28-2006, 03:20 PM

i really dont understand some people

BLowry · 07-28-2006, 05:17 PM

IMO...people to waaayyy to much emphasis on the size of yorkies....yes, we love that fact that they are a small dog that we can put into a purse and carry around but, it is the "breed" that we are in love with. Sadie is 5.5 lbs I will be bringing home her new fursister in 2 weeks

and her size is questimated at around 4.5 lbs. I wouldn't care if she was bigger..I feel the bigger the more durable! Less chance of breaking a bone and, less health problems. {JMO} How much did this person really love their dog if they got rid of her because she was going to be bigger!!

I've had people ask me if Sadie is a toy or teacup...I am tired of being asked this question..If people would research the breed they would realize there is no such thing as teacup, teapot, teaspoon (what the h** is this??) etc....they are a "toy" breed. Maybe his dog was a silky and was sold as a yorkie..I'm sure that animal would have been a loving little dog and they gave her up! Some people are just stupid!

Now I just vented!

dinek · 07-28-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

IMO...people to waaayyy to much emphasis on the size of yorkies....yes, we love that fact that they are a small dog that we can put into a purse and carry around but, it is the "breed" that we are in love with.

Now I just vented!

I agree. Sean is my 4th Yorkie. He's between 13 and 14 pounds. The others were 4 pounds, 6 pounds, and 16 pounds. When I saw them before bringing them home, I didn't care how big they would become. All I cared about was that they wound remain healthy and become part of my family. Yorkies are so loveable and sweet, no matter how big or small.

Amber_lv · 07-28-2006, 09:08 PM

I must admit i fell victim at first to the tiny yorkies this is what i wanted like a 2-3 lb dog because this girl i know has a tiny one but when i first joined yt i learned really quick of the health problems and scares these little ones can have and i don't look down on anyone who has one i think they are all beautiful but Peeka and Boo are 2lbs at 11 weeks and i can't wait for them to get bigger it is so scary how many times they almost get stepped on and almost get shut in the door not to mention the countless times we have lost them in the house cause they can fit anywhere i can't wait for a bigger baby! but some people really only want these tinies and that is the market right now i just hope that people reserch these dogs more before they get one of them.

MinMuf1 · 07-29-2006, 10:32 AM

Thank you ever so much for your insights!!! I'm glad to see that I am not the only one that feels this way. SIZE, WEIGHT, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!!! WHO CARES!!! I just don't get it!!! People "should" love their pets regardless...

J_is_my_initial · 07-29-2006, 11:51 AM

Some people do not need furbabies. I wanted a small dog as I have mentioned before. If Gypsy gets big, will I get rid of her? NO WAY! I just will not be able to carry her around as much, which she will hate. Bigger means more to love.

baby03 · 07-29-2006, 01:00 PM

It is sad really how much importance is put on the size of ones furbaby!! It is the very reason that there are people out there striving to breed tinies!!! I just wanted a yorkie... I never cared about how big she would get!!

07-28-2006, 02:01 PM	#1
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,256	Just Venting... Took my little ones to Petsmart today to get a few new things. Well, boy did I learn a lesson on how people actually feel about our babies!!! This man and this woman proceed with the usual... Oh's and Ah's. But, proceed (sp?) to make mention of how they would purchase one of my babies in heartbeat...We bought one a while back, but had to get rid of her because she just kept growing...Blah, Blah, Blah! What floored me the most was when they said "Do you know how much you could get if you breed her? We're talking Teacups!" Referring to my little lady which I can easily fit on my forearm! At this point, I'm steaming because I'm already praying that she can be spayed on Tuesday (have to see my other forum on "False Pregnancy Symptoms")! I've read and even heard of folks that obtain animals for no other purpose than making a buck... But, NEVER have I experienced it in such blatancy!!! I treat mine as if they were my skin kids - Not property to be used and discarded!!! SOME NERVE!!! Thanks for listening... Just had to vent!!!

07-28-2006, 02:51 PM	#4
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	For crying out loud, even the "teapots" are small dogs. What were they expecting, a 2 lb baby?????? __________________ Sissy & Angel

07-28-2006, 03:01 PM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Gosh they got rid of theirs because it kept growing! That is horrible. It takes all kinds of winners like them dont let them ruin your day. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-28-2006, 03:20 PM	#7
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	i really dont understand some people __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

07-28-2006, 05:17 PM	#8
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	IMO...people to waaayyy to much emphasis on the size of yorkies....yes, we love that fact that they are a small dog that we can put into a purse and carry around but, it is the "breed" that we are in love with. Sadie is 5.5 lbs I will be bringing home her new fursister in 2 weeks and her size is questimated at around 4.5 lbs. I wouldn't care if she was bigger..I feel the bigger the more durable! Less chance of breaking a bone and, less health problems. {JMO} How much did this person really love their dog if they got rid of her because she was going to be bigger!! I've had people ask me if Sadie is a toy or teacup...I am tired of being asked this question..If people would research the breed they would realize there is no such thing as teacup, teapot, teaspoon (what the h** is this??) etc....they are a "toy" breed. Maybe his dog was a silky and was sold as a yorkie..I'm sure that animal would have been a loving little dog and they gave her up! Some people are just stupid! Now I just vented! __________________ Brenda

07-28-2006, 02:04 PM	#2
Zoey's Momma Luv My Butterflies Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Big Easy Posts: 2,083	What a$$holes they are! Don't worry about it, people say the most dumbest things! I think your babies are adorable. Hell, I'd carry your baby for you while you shop! Cheer up!

07-28-2006, 02:06 PM	#3
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	Kept growing? Yorkies are small dogs, I can't imagine how "big" the puppy got! Maybe it's a good thing this couple did get rid of their dog.

07-28-2006, 02:56 PM	#5
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	What horrible people! I don't get how someone can just give up something living.

07-28-2006, 09:08 PM	#10
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	I must admit i fell victim at first to the tiny yorkies this is what i wanted like a 2-3 lb dog because this girl i know has a tiny one but when i first joined yt i learned really quick of the health problems and scares these little ones can have and i don't look down on anyone who has one i think they are all beautiful but Peeka and Boo are 2lbs at 11 weeks and i can't wait for them to get bigger it is so scary how many times they almost get stepped on and almost get shut in the door not to mention the countless times we have lost them in the house cause they can fit anywhere i can't wait for a bigger baby! but some people really only want these tinies and that is the market right now i just hope that people reserch these dogs more before they get one of them. __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

07-29-2006, 10:32 AM	#11
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,256	Thank you ever so much for your insights!!! I'm glad to see that I am not the only one that feels this way. SIZE, WEIGHT, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!!! WHO CARES!!! I just don't get it!!! People "should" love their pets regardless...

07-29-2006, 11:51 AM	#12
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Some people do not need furbabies. I wanted a small dog as I have mentioned before. If Gypsy gets big, will I get rid of her? NO WAY! I just will not be able to carry her around as much, which she will hate. Bigger means more to love. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

07-29-2006, 01:00 PM	#13
baby03 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us Posts: 2,255	It is sad really how much importance is put on the size of ones furbaby!! It is the very reason that there are people out there striving to breed tinies!!! I just wanted a yorkie... I never cared about how big she would get!!