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07-12-2007, 03:09 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York, USA
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| Need advice about my cocker spaniel which will affect my yorkie to make a long story short- when I was about 10 years old (I'm 22 now), my parents bought me a cocker spaniel puppy, which I named Buttons, from the local pet store. Sorry to say, when I started junior high school I no longer put in the time and effort needed to keep the dog, so my parents were left to walk and care for her. Eventually, my parents gave me a few weeks notice. They basically said if I didn't start taking responsibility for Buttons they would have to find a new home for her. So, a few weeks later Buttons went to live with my aunt and uncle. They have no children of their own, so Buttons became their daughter and she's been happy ever since. Now, my aunt and uncle are moving out of their house with big backyard into an apartment in a few weeks and they will not be able to bring along Buttons because of the no-pet rule in the apartment they are going to. My aunt is also now in a wheelchair (part of why she's moving out of the house). Buttons is now 12 years old, a little overweight, she has a weak bladder, she's deaf in both ears, and going blind in 1 eye. She also has arthritis. Other than that, she's just as loving as she was when she was a puppy, just slower. Here's my question: what should they/I do with Buttons? I'm older now, just graduated from college. I now have Mckenna- my 9 month old yorkie, who I've had since January. She also was a gift, but this time I plan on keeping her forever. Is it possible to bring Buttons to live with myself and Mckenna, while she lives out her last few days/years- however many she has left? Would Mckenna mind? Mckenna is very playful and I'm not sure how she would do with an older companion dog. If I didn't bring Buttons to live with me, how would I go about finding a new home for her? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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07-12-2007, 03:26 PM | #2 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| I guess it depends on how Buttons would handle McKenna?? Do you think that she would get along good with your yorkie..you know her best..they must know each other..do they normally get along?? I think Buttons deserves to live out her life with the only family she has ever known...I say give it a whirl and see how things go!!! Dawn Last edited by sweetr72; 07-12-2007 at 03:27 PM. |
07-12-2007, 03:28 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York, USA
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| they've met a few times, but it's always been for only short visits (30-45 minutes) at my aunt's house. they just sniff each other and Mckenna goes off to explore the house. |
07-12-2007, 03:28 PM | #4 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| I guess I should have asked how long your aunt and uncle had her for?? Dawn |
07-12-2007, 03:29 PM | #5 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Well thats probably a pretty good sign..they didnt try to rip each other apart lol...why not give it a try and see how you feel about it in a couple weeks when they have both settled in... Dawn |
07-12-2007, 03:35 PM | #6 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York, USA
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yes, I think I might try it. I can't bear the thought of her in a shelter. oh, and in answer to your other question- I had Buttons her 1st 3 years (I was 10 when I got her as a puppy and she moved to my aunt's house when she was 3 and I was 13). --- now reading my first post over and thinking about the past, I realize how selfish and lazy I was as a kid. I know Buttons has had a better life than I could have ever given her over the years. now I want to make it up to her. my aunt and uncle are moving starting july 30th. | |
07-13-2007, 02:21 PM | #7 |
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| I hope it all works out for you and buttons!! I bet she will love to live out the rest of her life with you can McKenna...she could probably use some lively little one to keep her busy..hehe.. Dawn |
07-13-2007, 02:24 PM | #8 | |
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07-13-2007, 03:39 PM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX
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| You might try it for a weekend and just see how your yorkie reacts. You might be presently surprised at how she'll treat the cocker. They know, by instinct, when an animal is infirm. Who knows, the pup might be a good influence on the older one. It sure would be worth giving it a shot. At that age, she deserves to be well cared for. If you really can't do it, you'd be doing her more of a favor to find a home for her where she would continue to be spoiled rotten. Good luck in whatever you decide. |
07-13-2007, 03:52 PM | #10 |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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| I would suggest having buttons over for a sleep over. You may find though that her comfort level from being old and used to your aunts house will be an adjustment in itself to your place. Just make her feel as comfortable as possible. Big hugs for buttons
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07-14-2007, 02:55 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I have an older cocker and 2 yorkie girls and they adore her. The difference is - they've been together all along but - if you can add your cocker to your little new family I think you'll have peace of mind and she deserves that I could never rehome my Tessa - she's the sweetest dog and cockers really are easy to care for. I hope you decide to keep her yourself....at her age going to a shelter would be so traumatic. Plus - so many older dogs are in shelters - and they're hard to find a home for due to their age....many are put to sleep because they can't find someone to take them poor angels. That is the saddest thing in my mind - a dog gives us love their whole life and then many drop them off when they get up in age - I'm not saying you !! but it's very common This is my Tessa - she thinks she's a yorkie - and she's 13 years old - My yorkie girls keep her young...She can still jump a foot in the Air and High Five me a kiss.
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07-14-2007, 04:23 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas
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| I would take Buttons back and let her live out her days with you...her family. I sure they will learn to get along. My last dog was a beloved cocker so maybe I am a little prejudiced We have often brought different dogs into the house with dogs we had for years and never once had any that didn't become friends. Good luck, Patty |
07-14-2007, 04:43 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York, USA
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| thanks everyone for your kind words and advice. I will definitely update here once things are set with the move. |
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