Like many of you, I would be out the door immediately getting my dog back; nothing could make me wait a few days.

stl may have other reasons for leaving the dog where he is for a few days. She says in post #14 she has a fussy human baby, and she is exhausted. Looking at her posts a year and a half ago, apparently they had Teddy 2 years, then had a baby and less time for Teddy.

Not judging here, just pointing out that her other obligations and priorities could be a factor in not rushing to get Teddy back. I just hope that Teddy is happy and well taken care of now and in the future, wherever he is.

Yes, I hate that too. Anyway, I told her that I will come to get him on Sunday, no matter whether they have a new dog or not. I don't have the address though, but it's not that difficult to get it (whether she gives it to me or I have to pull some strings). She seemed to understand, and agreed to return him on Sunday. But anyway, if not, I will call the police. I don't want to do that, but by Sunday I'd have no other choice.

Yes, no matter how much I love Teddy, my baby is always a priority. But I don't think it means we love Teddy less than the other family do. I am pretty sure that he is still attached to us. And as my baby grows, he starts to learn to play and interact with Teddy, so we still have to supervise them both (for baby not to hurt Teddy and vice versa), but they do get along fine.

I know, I know! It's just that because she didn't have the dog with her, I didn't want to scare her off and run away. I am the least patient person ever, but I do try to be here so that we part peacefully.

Honestly, unless the person who has him is mentally challenged, they have committed a crime by finding and keeping your legal "property", which is really a member of your family, emotionally. What they are doing to you is emotional blackmail and extortion, forcing you to "lend" them your beloved lost dog and forestalling your desire to have that baby in your arms ASAP after a period of thinking you'd lost him maybe forever. It's cruelty and worse for the poor dog, who no doubt is confused and probably wondering where his family has gone, if not scared by the whole unreal situation.

The audacity and selfishness of those people who have your baby is beyond the pale. When you go to pick him up, I'd have plenty of back-up and call the police ahead of time to ask for possible advice as to how to approach the situation of reclaiming a lost dog who has been retained against your will, making the authorities aware they might have to respond to your call should those people fail to turn your dog over to you Sunday. Record the whole exchange if you can, even if it's just on your phone in your pocket.

Once I had my baby back in my car in the arms of a loved one or trusted friend, I'd have an good face-to-face with that person holding my baby by emotional coercion and tell them just what their actions cost me in emotional pain, turmoil of the soul, angst, fear and worry, how you missed your little guy and cried and prayed for him and how their actions alone totally shot your peace of mind. Tell them next time they find a lost pet, consider how desperate the owner of that lost baby is to get their hands on it, be sure it's safe, get it to the vet for a check-up and how desperate the poor, confused pet is to get home and that they must not think of their own personal wants and desires, that doing so is unbelievably selfish, egocentric and mean-spirited to the desperate family of that pet. I wouldn't be worried about how peacefully I parted from them as a person like that has no appreciation of manners or kind gestures of any kind. You can be completely straight forward and businesslike, telling them like it is and how their thoughtless actions cost you dearly and still not be rude or insult them. Plain, honest talk never hurt anyone and these people need to hear some.

We're praying for you and that Sunday comes off without a hitch and you have that sweetie back in your arms ASAP. Keep us updated when you can.

I agree with yorkietalkjilly about bringing someone with you, other then just you and DH, I would bring a 3rd person a male person on Sunday when you go to pick Teddy up, also consult authorities about the situation just in case you may need help.I would also bring Teddy's ownership papers, or any medical papers showing Teddy is your dog. I disagree with confronting them with harshness about holding Teddy as a playmate, as much as I would like to. I would also bring some money, kinda like of a reward, a thank you for caring for my dog, be pleasant about it, think about the future if they find another dog, if you make it a bad experience for them in returning your dog, the next dog they could find they may not give back. We here in the USA handle things differentially, lol, you have my dog is like you have my human child. we would travel to where ever to get our baby back, me, I don't care what reason a person would want to hold my dog for a few days that's not gonna happen. For what ever reason you agreed to let Teddy stay there is your reason, as long as you get him on Sunday. My concern is, because you agreed to allow them to keep your lost dog for several days , they may feel you do not have a deep love for him and may not want to give him back. This has been a devastating experience for you, and it is still not over until little Teddy is in your car, your arms and on his way home to his HOME. This poor little boy must be soooo confused, even if he is being treated well and has a little playmate, his love and loyalty will always be for you, his family. Please, please keep use posted. If you lived in the states, with all these days that have past, I would have been in my car and driven to where ever you lived to help you get this little boy back.

I am so Happy to share with you all that Teddy is BACK HOME!!!!!!

Teddy is home?????? yippieeeee how did you manage that so fast? I see your last post was yesterday after 10PM. I am sure everyone would be interested as I am to see how that all went. Maybe you can find time to tell us about it. Teddy has a lot of lovin Aunties all very much concerned about little boy. So happy he is home.

okay, so I was set on getting my dog back on sunday, no later than sunday! so Imagine my surprise today when I got a call from a girl telling me they've brought Teddy back to her parents' house, where they had initially saw him.
It is near my house. She told I could come and pick him
up!!! Only that I couldn't as I was at work and we are during a pretty hectic takeover negotiations. My husband was busy too. It was such a long wait!! I hated that. But right after I finished, I drove like mad, but my husband actually got there earlier. He asked me if I wanted him to wait for me, and I was "No, just come and get Teddy before they change their mind!". I was so scared they will ask to wait a few days! I didn't even dare to come in. But after a while, my husband comes out and he was holding my little baby Teddy!!! He told me they were a very nice family, who just loved Teddy way too much. The other day I just met their daughter who actually didnt want to return Teddy as she'd fallen in love wih him. But they told her she had to return him, so I guess the whole keep a few days were actually her idea. My husband gave them the money (which we had promised in the flyers), but they took only half of it. And they asked to be able to come and see him sometimes.

they kept telling my husband to be careful and not let him run away again. And told him the whole story of how they found him, the father actually did. How he waited for half an hour for us but we were actually searching in the wrong place. I am so happy and finally relieved! I am so grateful to Yorkietalk for being with me through this scary journey! I always came home when Teddy had health issues and now this and Yorkietalk always helped! I am so thankful to all of you for your prayers, your encouragement and help!

Here is a picture of Teddy and my baby

Thank you soooo much for such a speedy reply, I don't know who is more beautiful, your little baby or little Teddy. I am very happy and relieved that your puppy is home safe. Again thank you for taking the time to tell the story of his return.

my little family!!!

A beautiful family, thank you again, I am sure your YT family will be delighted with this awesome news and your thoughtfulness of posting such beautiful pictures.

I don't know which part of Asia so I am going to assume because of the details not given by the OP and her often self censorship in avoiding keywords etc., I'm going to assume she is in part of Asia where internet activity of common people is heavily/constantly monitored and 100's of thousands are employed doing just that. They do this by picking up keywords and by literally monitoring/reading everything their people do online. People learn, and its a way of life to self censor as a pre emptive control to avoid any involvement with authorities.


I had family that spent 10 years in that part of Asia.


With that said, the reason I have defended the OP is because I am a bit familiar with the treatment of animals/pets in those parts of Asia. Not too long ago a one dog per family law was instituted (yes just like their children)and people were forced to register their pets for a host of social reasons. Those license papers were very expensive and so for a short while they lowered the price and all those that had more than one dog were allowed to register before a set date and be grandfathered into being able to keep all their pets if the license was purchased before the closing date. Many people ran out to get more pups etc., to try to register before the date etc.etc.etc.


The problem with OP's situation is she doesn't have the exact address, she is at the MERCY of these people, if these people have 2 licenses in their house (I'm assuming their dog is depressed because of the recent loss of another family pup) then they could try to keep her Teddy.


By calling the police OP runs in to a gambling situation, because Teddy got out she broke the law and it carries a big fine (under the "leash law") and they may find she is not a good owner because of this and let Teddy stay where he is at or they may simply determine for any reason that Teddy can stay with the people that found him.

YAYYYYYYYYYYY, Teddy is back!!!! I posted before I saw this!!!! Yayyyy STL I am so happy for you and your family!!!! This is awesome!!!!

I love the pictures but I loveeee the one with Teddy and Baby!!!! how cute is that!

Thank you for this information, can help YT members understand.I was not aware one the one dog per family, was aware of the one child.

I am actually in Vietnam, sorry if I forgot to mention that. And no, we dont have one dog or one child policy. But for many people here, a dog is a dog, not really a family member. So I was really surprised to find so many people here who understood my despair, who really helped me in my search and who were so protective and kind of their own dog. I always thought we ( the dog lovers) were in minority here, but maybe I was wrong? It was a very pleasant surprise. Of course there were many people who just said "can't you get a new dog?", but many people really showed their concern and were very helpful.

OMG I was so SICK with worry for you as my Uncle/Aunt and 3 cousins lived outside Shanghai where all that 1 dog 1 family thing is.....they helped neighbors get their ownership papers because many couldn't afford them and good friends of theirs lost their 2 pups who ran away and the police made them turn over their ownership papers and everything to the people who basically stole them. It was horrible and my uncle tried to bribe the police etc...needless to say they have come back to the states.


I was so worried you would go through the same thing.....I asked you and you didn't answer about your location omg....so wish I knew you were in Vietnam before this!!! No matter so happy Teddy is back!! We can all rest this weekend knowing Teddy is home with WHERE HE BELONGS!!!!

Thank you for this added information, you must know by now, YT members are devoted dog / animal lovers, not devoted to only their dog, but every one's pup. We worry and are concerned for all members pups, and all do our very best to help those that seek help. Just happy you got little Teddy back. Now I can have a restful week end.

Its nice to know that even in places where dogs are really really really really thought of as as nothing that there are people who know such love....those people who gave Teddy back were smitten by that love...you are very lucky to have gotten him back...even here people find pups and fall so in love that they don't return them to their owners who are left with broken hearts...:( Again, I am very happy for you.

I am so happy to hear a happy ending to this. Stl, your family and puppy are adorable. I'm glad you found yorkietalk because we are a whole community of yorkie lovers who love our Yorkies as much as you love yours.

I am so happy for you that this ordeal is over. Your baby is adorable. Love the family picture.

What a beautiful ending for a beautiful family :)

I'm overjoyed at the news, stl! What a great ending. Many of us were scared to death for your ever getting your dog back, no doubt not half as much as you were. It's such a great ending and hopefully, that lady whose idea it was to keep him, will search her soul for what she put you through for so long.

Enjoy your Teddy! I know he's overjoyed to be home and safe with his mommy and daddy again. Give him kisses all the way from Texas.

I am so happy Teddy is safely home with his loving family. What a blessing. Teddy is adorable... the whole family is, and I sure hope Teddy never takes off on a big adventure like that again.

I am SO HAPPY ro read that Teddy is home where he belongs. I loved the pictures.

Can't tell you how happy I am for you and your family :love:!

Oh yeah, I'm so relieved, I've been so nervous about this, I can't imagine how you feel. Has Teddy been fixed? If he hasn't neutering can really help a male dog not try as hard to escape. An unneutered dog goes nuts smelling all those females in season. Anyway, give Teddy some hugs for me, great news!