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shodanusmc 03-28-2011 08:29 AM
He slept 2 nights in the bed with Maxine, but Marge and I did not sleep well with him there, afraid to move. She bought him a larger bed, and he slept last night in his Crate, and not a peep. He can get more comfortable in there. Sleeping with Maxine is bad enough. Got up at 3 am for a head call, and she laid on 1/2 of my pillow. We have a King Bed, and I had all of 14" last night to lay on. Maxine and Marge were comfortable!

Buster Brown 03-28-2011 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie (Post 3478585)
Thanks for the updates, Steve, and I'm glad things are going well. I'm sure good news has been hard to find lately, so here's a silver lining that I discovered after surgeries on my Yorkies: Your bond with Basil is likely going to cross a new threshold of understanding and appreciation. Both Jack and Eddie knew they were in serious trouble, and they genuinely appreciated that I had their back. I was closer to both of them after their long ordeals, and I swear they were better dogs too.
I believe this as well through my experiences with Buster. Basil, Carlo, and Maxine are lucky to have you looking out for them.

Buster Brown 03-28-2011 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3478925)
He slept 2 nights in the bed with Maxine, but Marge and I did not sleep well with him there, afraid to move. She bought him a larger bed, and he slept last night in his Crate, and not a peep. He can get more comfortable in there. Sleeping with Maxine is bad enough. Got up at 3 am for a head call, and she laid on 1/2 of my pillow. We have a King Bed, and I had all of 14" last night to lay on. Maxine and Marge were comfortable!
As always a true gentleman deferring to the ladies. :)

Perrella 03-28-2011 08:44 AM
Been checking back for updates on the little guy and it sounds like he is doing great. I know it breaks your heart to see him like this, but he will mend and be good as new. He loves his daddy for staying close and seeing to his comfort. You are all set for your appointments and all will be well!

So happy you are still with us, can't imagine not having you on YT.

Sending prayers and thoughts of comfort.

Mardelin 03-28-2011 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3478925)
He slept 2 nights in the bed with Maxine, but Marge and I did not sleep well with him there, afraid to move. She bought him a larger bed, and he slept last night in his Crate, and not a peep. He can get more comfortable in there. Sleeping with Maxine is bad enough. Got up at 3 am for a head call, and she laid on 1/2 of my pillow. We have a King Bed, and I had all of 14" last night to lay on. Maxine and Marge were comfortable!
Rob and I bought a King bed for the dogs. I just don't get it...this huge bed, small dogs and Rob and I have maybe 24 inches of bed, the dogs have the rest.....all stretched on in comfy....I have one that has to sleep on my pillow between my head and the headboard.....

yorkiepuppie 03-28-2011 09:01 AM
haha, i am glad to hear i am not the only one who curls up at the corner of my bed because my tiny dogs take the whole bed. why do these dogs like to stretch out side ways to maximize the space they take up on the bed!?:aimeeyork

Baroness 03-28-2011 09:02 AM
Such a heartbreaking story all the way around. I'm so sorry that you had all of these issues crop up at once, but I am so thankful that your pup is on the mend. I always find it so sweet when a gentleman loves a dog, and takes care of them so sweetly...continued prayers coming your way. :)

shodanusmc 03-28-2011 09:14 AM
Marge will be taking her parents into the Doctor. Now they complain of not sleeping, and all sorts of physical pain cropping up in both of them. Hips, arms, back. I knew this would happen in a few days after their adrenalin came down. Still, they are lucky to be alive.

MauiGirl 03-28-2011 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3478961)
Marge will be taking her parents into the Doctor. Now they complain of not sleeping, and all sorts of physical pain cropping up in both of them. Hips, arms, back. I knew this would happen in a few days after their adrenalin came down. Still, they are lucky to be alive.
I hope they will receive emotional support/counseling from something like a victim support group, therapist, church group or something. They need to be able to talk about what happened, and process it all out, and somehow work thru the horror of it all.

This kind of violation really ticks me off. My father in law was robbed and pistol whipped in the small grocery store he owned years ago in Pasadena, and his life was never the same after that. We eventually moved him to a gated community in Phoenix so he'd feel safe.

katienme2002 03-28-2011 09:29 AM
Steve, I am just now reading this..I am so sorry that you and your family had to go through this horrible ordeal. Wishing you all the best and keeping all of you in my prayers and thoughts!

yorkietalkjilly 03-28-2011 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3478961)
Marge will be taking her parents into the Doctor. Now they complain of not sleeping, and all sorts of physical pain cropping up in both of them. Hips, arms, back. I knew this would happen in a few days after their adrenalin came down. Still, they are lucky to be alive.
Poor things. They went through an awful time. Wonder if they will get an alarm system or a dog or anything to help in the future. Do you know if the guys got in the storm door and then the regular door or through the window? I am so scared of something like this. I sure hope the doctor won't find anything too bad other than frazzled nerves from absolute terror. I wish I could give them hugs.

shodanusmc 03-28-2011 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 3479009)
Poor things. They went through an awful time. Wonder if they will get an alarm system or a dog or anything to help in the future. Do you know if the guys got in the storm door and then the regular door or through the window? I am so scared of something like this. I sure hope the doctor won't find anything too bad other than frazzled nerves from absolute terror. I wish I could give them hugs.
Both of them are 86. They never open the door for anyone, especially the front door. To make a long story short, the doorbell range, her Dad looks out the side window and see's a guy holding a package and dressed in what appears to be a Mailman uniform. He opens the door. The one guy walks in and puts the box down and asks him for a Pen. In the mean time, a second guy comes in. Not sure why he opened the door but he did. Now my Father in law is not a little guy, but still at 86 not fast, He tries to fight the 2 guys off, and the larger of the guys was huge, knocked him down on the floor. They then precede to handcuff her Mom and Dad. Her Dad again starts pushing them again, so he is again pushed into a chair and onto the floor where they handcuff his hands behind his back. Then they throw a sheet over both of them. Her Dad is struggling to get out of the Cuffs, and cuts his wrists up quite badly. So then they Try to use an electric Taster on him 3 times.....he has marks on his neck, but the Taser did not work. They then search the upstairs, and them move her parents to the basement where they left them. Marge's Mom was able to get back upstairs after they left, and since her hands were handcuffed in front, she opened the door and went across the street for help. Police were called, Marge and her sister were celled, we flew over there.

This is what happened in a short version.

They will not be gettin a dog at 86, and not sure about the alarm. An alarm would have done no good if you open the door and let a bad guy in the house. They live in a great neighborhood. Residents include many Police, fire, city workers, and Mobsters. Police believe the wrong house was hit as nothing was taken.

yorkietalkjilly 03-28-2011 10:22 AM
Oh, totally a set up for old folks! No alarm or storm door prevents that type of entry scam on poor old people. My mother had a similar incident attempted with her years back and it was practically all I could do to get her to open the door up even to me after that when I came to visit. It really scared her, it was pre-cell phone and though I would call to tell her I was on the way, once I got there, I really had to yell and yell to convince her it was I standing outside until she finally got a peephole installed! Ohhhhh, I forgot they were too old to care for a dog. Speaking of which, I am glad that Basil is doing well.

chachi 03-28-2011 10:36 AM
Im sorry you and your family went through this. I hope there are better days for all of you

Nancy1999 03-28-2011 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3479028)
Both of them are 86. They never open the door for anyone, especially the front door. To make a long story short, the doorbell range, her Dad looks out the side window and see's a guy holding a package and dressed in what appears to be a Mailman uniform. He opens the door. The one guy walks in and puts the box down and asks him for a Pen. In the mean time, a second guy comes in. Not sure why he opened the door but he did. Now my Father in law is not a little guy, but still at 86 not fast, He tries to fight the 2 guys off, and the larger of the guys was huge, knocked him down on the floor. They then precede to handcuff her Mom and Dad. Her Dad again starts pushing them again, so he is again pushed into a chair and onto the floor where they handcuff his hands behind his back. Then they throw a sheet over both of them. Her Dad is struggling to get out of the Cuffs, and cuts his wrists up quite badly. So then they Try to use an electric Taster on him 3 times.....he has marks on his neck, but the Taser did not work. They then search the upstairs, and them move her parents to the basement where they left them. Marge's Mom was able to get back upstairs after they left, and since her hands were handcuffed in front, she opened the door and went across the street for help. Police were called, Marge and her sister were celled, we flew over there.

This is what happened in a short version.

They will not be gettin a dog at 86, and not sure about the alarm. An alarm would have done no good if you open the door and let a bad guy in the house. They live in a great neighborhood. Residents include many Police, fire, city workers, and Mobsters. Police believe the wrong house was hit as nothing was taken.
How frightening, this sounds like a planned attack, not a spur of the moment drug robbery as they will pretty much take anything. Are they absolutely sure that the robbers didn't get anything? Really, something like this could happen to anyone, very scary.

manolos mom 03-28-2011 10:48 AM
Steve, with each day, everything will get better. Please give Marge a big hug from her friend in Texas and give that Basil a kiss on the nose for me....:)

ladyjane 03-28-2011 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3479028)
Both of them are 86. They never open the door for anyone, especially the front door. To make a long story short, the doorbell range, her Dad looks out the side window and see's a guy holding a package and dressed in what appears to be a Mailman uniform. He opens the door. The one guy walks in and puts the box down and asks him for a Pen. In the mean time, a second guy comes in. Not sure why he opened the door but he did. Now my Father in law is not a little guy, but still at 86 not fast, He tries to fight the 2 guys off, and the larger of the guys was huge, knocked him down on the floor. They then precede to handcuff her Mom and Dad. Her Dad again starts pushing them again, so he is again pushed into a chair and onto the floor where they handcuff his hands behind his back. Then they throw a sheet over both of them. Her Dad is struggling to get out of the Cuffs, and cuts his wrists up quite badly. So then they Try to use an electric Taster on him 3 times.....he has marks on his neck, but the Taser did not work. They then search the upstairs, and them move her parents to the basement where they left them. Marge's Mom was able to get back upstairs after they left, and since her hands were handcuffed in front, she opened the door and went across the street for help. Police were called, Marge and her sister were celled, we flew over there.

This is what happened in a short version.

They will not be gettin a dog at 86, and not sure about the alarm. An alarm would have done no good if you open the door and let a bad guy in the house. They live in a great neighborhood. Residents include many Police, fire, city workers, and Mobsters. Police believe the wrong house was hit as nothing was taken.
OMG what an awful story. You are right...they are lucky to be alive. Honestly, I think they need to get an alarm system anyway. I am quite sure they will not open the door again. It is just that it might help them sleep better...I can well imagine lying awake fearing someone coming into the house. :( Just awful.

143julz 03-28-2011 12:16 PM
What a horrible day when all this went down:mad:

Glad things seem to be getting better all around :)

FIN needs a gun, those darn bast#^S! So glad the taser didn't work

MaddiesMommie 03-28-2011 01:31 PM
I am just reading all this and wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your family to have to deal with all this. Your all in my prayers. I hope you find brighter days ahead my friend.

Buster Brown 03-28-2011 01:46 PM
It is sickening the clever ruse the used to get by their defenses. Who would not open a door to the mailman and be lulled into a false sense of security when they asked for a pen. I really hope your in laws can get over the psychological damage. I was robbed during the daytime but luckily for me I was not a home. I still will not sleep with my windows open, 1st floor apartment, and always check things out as I enter my apartment and it has been years. FYI I thought I saw them casing my place again about 6 months later. I called the police and they said it is common for them to wait for you to replace the stolen items and pay a return visit. The suspects were a woman in a jogging outfit who was stretching in my apartments courtyard and a family style mini van was idling in our carport in the back where my back door is located (where they broke in). I saw the min van first as I went to investigate why they were back there the van speed away slowing only long enough for the woman to see it and jump in. They looked like all the other people who walk through the neighborhood all the time. It taught me they don't have to look like a criminal to be one.

RachelandSadie 03-28-2011 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3476537)
Home, Basil is now resting....hope tomorrow is a better day.
Grandpa Steve, I am SOOO sorry about hearing all these horrible events today. I will be praying for your family. No one should have to go through their elderly parents being beaten and abused by idiot robbers like that. I'm so sorry. And this may not make you feel that much better but Basil looks like he is waving at me while he's sleeping. He's sooo pitiful that it's cute. He'll be back to good as new in no time flat :D

Love ya lots and i hope to still see your humor and happy thoughts around here because we need you. I hope that a smile is back on your face in no time and thank God no one was seriously hurt or worse in this awful day.

HUGS

yorkieusa 03-28-2011 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3478925)
He slept 2 nights in the bed with Maxine, but Marge and I did not sleep well with him there, afraid to move. She bought him a larger bed, and he slept last night in his Crate, and not a peep. He can get more comfortable in there. Sleeping with Maxine is bad enough. Got up at 3 am for a head call, and she laid on 1/2 of my pillow. We have a King Bed, and I had all of 14" last night to lay on. Maxine and Marge were comfortable!
I'm glad you still have a sense of humor!:D I think it's yorkie doctrine that the humans can have only 14 inches of the bed.lol

It sounds like Marge's parents suffered a terrible ordeal. I'm sure it would be very, very difficult to get over something like that and I can certainly understand not being able to sleep. I just hope they can recover from it soon. They come from a tough generation.

citygirl123 03-28-2011 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkieusa (Post 3479430)
I'm glad you still have a sense of humor!:D I think it's yorkie doctrine that the humans can have only 14 inches of the bed.lol
Too funny. I agree. It feels like that sometimes...

Steve,
Soooo sorry....glad everyone is starting to recover. Scary experience for all. My heart goes out to the in-laws with their physical and mental recovery.

shodanusmc 03-28-2011 07:36 PM
We made it another day. Marge's parents are feeling the effects now. hopefully, it will get better. They are not going to be going to any therapy or support group. Old School .

Basil is rearing to go....he tries to make a break out of his pen when the door is opened, so we are up to his tricks. His favorite toy now is one of Carlo's huge Nyla Bones. He does not have to hold it to chew it. Carlo just stares! Basil has to have one of us around now or he will let out a bark. He loves company. You can tell he just wants to run run run. He is so funny outside when he holds up the cast and trots around to find his spot. Tomorrow is another day.

yorkieusa 03-28-2011 07:53 PM
Of course, they are old school. But they're still from the greatest generation. That's why they'll be ok in time.

See? You've already spoiled Basil so rotten that he thinks you are his 24-hr babysitter. I have one just like him.:D

teacup0819 03-28-2011 08:03 PM
Glad to hear that Basil is sleeping soundly even with his cast on.....and that little stinker trying to dart out of the pen :rolleyes: I'm sure Carlo just loves sharing his nylabone with Basil.

Glad to hear Marge's folks are doing okay physically....aches and pains are to be expected with what they went through. Sounds like your FIL is a feisty one! I am saying daily prayers that they continue to heal physically and emotionally!

Glad you are still here with us!

miabellaamoure 03-28-2011 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 3478936)
Rob and I bought a King bed for the dogs. I just don't get it...this huge bed, small dogs and Rob and I have maybe 24 inches of bed, the dogs have the rest.....all stretched on in comfy....I have one that has to sleep on my pillow between my head and the headboard.....
Mary, I have the same scenario every night going on in my bed, too...I mean the :aimeeyork:aimeeyork:aimeeyork girls bed! :rolleyes::D

Some nights it feels like I am actually sleeping in a twin!

Lisa and Pic 03-29-2011 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3478912)
Basil had a nice night, slept well. Marge bought another Bed for him that is bigger, so he can get more comfortable. Guess we are now pushing close to a total of 50 beds for all 3 dogs. Also ordered another X-Pen for the Family room.

He is doing well today. He ate, barked to let us know he woulds out of the Pen, and is quite mobile with the cast. If you open his pen's door, he will try to make the great escape. I talked to Carlo's Vet today while I had him in, and she also looked at the X-Ray and confirmed it should heal 100%. It will be looked at this Friday.


So glad Basil is doing better and better. Yea!

That is so funny about the 50 beds. You must have a big storage area or no room to walk in your house. ;)

Rachael x 03-29-2011 07:54 AM
Oh my gosh! I cant believe this!
It is so so terrible :( how can people do this sort of thing?!?! makes me sick!!
Wishing you and your family all the best (and the fur kids)

Buster Brown 03-29-2011 11:08 AM
I am so glad to hear Basil is full of spunk and trotting around. I hope Marge's parents are doing better today.


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