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yorkietalkjilly · 07-13-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mandab385

I don't feel as crazy now! I knew there was a reason for my paranoia. I did get some silver pawprints though. I think those are generic enough. Now I just have to figure out where to put the "I Love My Yorkies" decal.... perhaps their grooming box?

Yea, as we live in a big world full of crazies these days - and getting crazier - it doesn't hurt not to give them a hint or excuse to check you out further. I've actually heard one or two "perps" say on more than one of those TV crime shows that people that "advertised" what they had were "asking for it" and they didn't think taking from them was that bad! Intimated people that had car decals & signs in their yard were flaunting what they had & it sort of baited them!!! Yikes! No wonder some of us paranoid!

lillymae · 07-13-2012, 09:51 PM

I don't think your paranoid at all. I think it would be a target especially these days with so many low life people targeting people & homes specifically to steel their small dogs.

BLowry · 07-13-2012, 10:26 PM

Yorkies are the number 1 dog for theft...I feel advertising that you own one just makes it easier for those that are looking to steal them

concretegurl · 07-13-2012, 11:54 PM

I bought some Yorkie and min schnauzer guard dog on duty signs to post at the fences etc and my Dad (retired PS) said not to it could make my house a target for a dog napper, he also said not to get the signs that advertised Yorkie on board for my vehicles either.

He said that as the economy has plummeted dog nappy has risen!

We have a cheapo DVR home security system here it was less than $500 and what a piece of mind it brings for both watching the dogs while we're out, and it's a set up Nanny cam ready to go when we get a sitter!

I want more cameras, and we're going to post some signs around the house stating we have security cameras here now...I don't think that being well prepared and just plain leary and aware really counts as being paranoid-anything that would detour is great IMHO

I shoudl add to be honest our security cameras have become the new toy more than anything else-we can talk through them...the kids think it's the greatest prank ever...and it kind of is.

I went ahead and posted our, "In case of emergency please save my Yorkies" sign by the front door for the fire department etc, but considering we've never had thefts in our neighborhood which I grew up in and in the last couple months a string of vehicle break ins

I'm glad I listened. No advertising here and pad locks on tall he gates now.

concretegurl · 07-13-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

Yorkies are the number 1 dog for theft...I feel advertising that you own one just makes it easier for those that are looking to steal them

#4 nationally, Yorkies.

Pit bulls are actually #1.

"Dog theft is more common than you might think. While many people might assume small toy breeds are the most stolen, the stats tell otherwise. According to the Dog Detective, it's actually pit bulls. Labs are second, followed by Chihuahuas, yorkies, Pomeranians, shih tzus, boxers bulldogs, German shepherds and huskies."

Houston is top dog in dog thefts - Houston weather, traffic, news | FOX 26 | MyFoxHouston

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Lil Sis · 07-14-2012, 03:31 AM

When I started reading this I was thinking..(I know dangerous ha ha) that it would be ok to have one on my car. It isn't like she or any of my dogs would ever be alone in the car so what is the harm/

I used to have a "yorkie on guard duty" in our former house.. and the window faces the street. That made me nervous. The three dogs would sit in the window and wait for us when we were not home.. so cute but......
There were a lot of break ins.. but not dog nervous to the best of my knowledge.

Anyway dh wanted to put the sign back up at this house and I talked him out of it. When you walk up to our front door.. (or a frog farts a mile away either or) the dogs BARK... a lot of BARKING.. and it is hard to tell how big (Sammy sounds LOUD) so I hope that stops would be robbers.

In some of the higher end areas that we used to live in there were drive way robberies... ladies being followed home from the supermarket and such. They wear supermarket, watches, nice cars and are targeted. Really sad... work hard to have nice things and have to hide them

yakkwak · 07-14-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I understand your worry. Years ago my house was broke into but thankfully they left Rosie. The officer said we were lucky because yorkies are usually stolen. I wouldn't want someone following me home because they knew I had a yorkie. Or stake it out and steal when I'm not home. And yes it happens. The cops said they usually stake out a house for a few days to learn your schedule then make their move. So I do understand your concern. I don't have anything in my car showing I own a yorkie. Just think its better to play it safe. This is just my opinion. Maybe I'm more paranoid than you. Haha.

. I used to not be that way. But thanks to the jerks that broke in, I now am more paranoid about lots of things. Oh, and a lot better at target practice.

I pity the fool who thinks they can get by mama to the Yorkie! I hear you, girl. Just as if it were one of my kids!!!!!

BLowry · 07-14-2012, 08:06 AM

Maybe a decal that reads " Yorkies on board next to my Rottie"!

concretegurl · 07-14-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

Maybe a decal that reads " Yorkies on board next to my Rottie"!

Ya know it has crossed my mind to let Derik get a German shep just to gave a "guard dog" for our minis...then he said he wanted a giant schnauzer instead, and I use! If I can get 100cloths pounds worth of Yorkies too!

Yorkiedaze · 07-14-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mandab385

Ok I don't know if I'm paranoid. But I read somewhere that if you have vanity plates you should not indicate your gender or age bc criminals may target you. Like GRNDMA or something like that. I guess criminals will wait for you if they think you'll be an easy target.

So here's my thought on car decals. Do you think a "yorkie" decal would target you in anyway?

As I'm typing that I feel crazy

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I found a "I Love My Yorkies" one and was so excited bc a lot are just for one but I wanted both girls to be represented.

What does everyone think?

Buy one of a Yorkie and one of a Pitbull.

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-14-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yakkwak

I pity the fool who thinks they can get by mama to the Yorkie! I hear you, girl. Just as if it were one of my kids!!!!!

Exactly!

Lil Sis · 07-14-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Buy one of a Yorkie and one of a Pitbull.

JaxsonsMommy12 · 07-14-2012, 12:04 PM

My husband is in the Army & we live on base in military housing...needless to say I hear about pets being stolen probably every other day! It's sad to think people have nothing better to do with their lives but steal other peoples pets, belongings, ect!! The Army tells us spouses not to put the magnets on our cars saying "deployed spouse, half my heart is in Iraq, ect" because it lets people know you have no man in the house, you're alone and you could be targeted! Me personally I will not take the chance with the decals & I really don't like stickers on the car.

Good luck with whatever you choose!!

mimodok · 07-20-2012, 05:19 AM

I am also paranoid and my fiance teases me about it all the time. I'm just doing everything my Daddy taught me to do to stay safe, and better safe than sorry! I don't have any stickers or decals on my car. I also hide any belongings/electronics in the car (so it looks empty) before I get out and park near street lamps. I lock the car as I close the door behind me and seat myself (rather than wait until I'm settled/buckled, etc). I even keep this thing in my car!

http://www.amazon.com/Seatbelt-Break...window+breaker

concretegurl · 07-20-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mimodok

I am also paranoid and my fiance teases me about it all the time. I'm just doing everything my Daddy taught me to do to stay safe, and better safe than sorry! I don't have any stickers or decals on my car. I also hide any belongings/electronics in the car (so it looks empty) before I get out and park near street lamps. I lock the car as I close the door behind me and seat myself (rather than wait until I'm settled/buckled, etc). I even keep this thing in my car!

http://www.amazon.com/Seatbelt-Break...window+breaker

You sound like me! When you go places like fir ne its the river or state parks, do you take everything from you car and hide it in the trunk too?

07-13-2012, 10:26 PM	#18
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	Yorkies are the number 1 dog for theft...I feel advertising that you own one just makes it easier for those that are looking to steal them __________________ Brenda

07-13-2012, 11:54 PM	#19
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	I bought some Yorkie and min schnauzer guard dog on duty signs to post at the fences etc and my Dad (retired PS) said not to it could make my house a target for a dog napper, he also said not to get the signs that advertised Yorkie on board for my vehicles either. He said that as the economy has plummeted dog nappy has risen! We have a cheapo DVR home security system here it was less than $500 and what a piece of mind it brings for both watching the dogs while we're out, and it's a set up Nanny cam ready to go when we get a sitter! I want more cameras, and we're going to post some signs around the house stating we have security cameras here now...I don't think that being well prepared and just plain leary and aware really counts as being paranoid-anything that would detour is great IMHO I shoudl add to be honest our security cameras have become the new toy more than anything else-we can talk through them...the kids think it's the greatest prank ever...and it kind of is. I went ahead and posted our, "In case of emergency please save my Yorkies" sign by the front door for the fire department etc, but considering we've never had thefts in our neighborhood which I grew up in and in the last couple months a string of vehicle break ins I'm glad I listened. No advertising here and pad locks on tall he gates now. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

07-14-2012, 03:31 AM	#21
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	When I started reading this I was thinking..(I know dangerous ha ha) that it would be ok to have one on my car. It isn't like she or any of my dogs would ever be alone in the car so what is the harm/ I used to have a "yorkie on guard duty" in our former house.. and the window faces the street. That made me nervous. The three dogs would sit in the window and wait for us when we were not home.. so cute but...... There were a lot of break ins.. but not dog nervous to the best of my knowledge. Anyway dh wanted to put the sign back up at this house and I talked him out of it. When you walk up to our front door.. (or a frog farts a mile away either or) the dogs BARK... a lot of BARKING.. and it is hard to tell how big (Sammy sounds LOUD) so I hope that stops would be robbers. In some of the higher end areas that we used to live in there were drive way robberies... ladies being followed home from the supermarket and such. They wear supermarket, watches, nice cars and are targeted. Really sad... work hard to have nice things and have to hide them __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

07-14-2012, 08:06 AM	#23
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	Maybe a decal that reads " Yorkies on board next to my Rottie"! __________________ Brenda

07-13-2012, 09:51 PM	#17
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I don't think your paranoid at all. I think it would be a target especially these days with so many low life people targeting people & homes specifically to steel their small dogs.

07-14-2012, 12:04 PM	#28
JaxsonsMommy12 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: waco,texas Posts: 113 Blog Entries: 2	My husband is in the Army & we live on base in military housing...needless to say I hear about pets being stolen probably every other day! It's sad to think people have nothing better to do with their lives but steal other peoples pets, belongings, ect!! The Army tells us spouses not to put the magnets on our cars saying "deployed spouse, half my heart is in Iraq, ect" because it lets people know you have no man in the house, you're alone and you could be targeted! Me personally I will not take the chance with the decals & I really don't like stickers on the car. Good luck with whatever you choose!!

07-20-2012, 05:19 AM	#29
mimodok Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wilmington, NC, US Posts: 99	I am also paranoid and my fiance teases me about it all the time. I'm just doing everything my Daddy taught me to do to stay safe, and better safe than sorry! I don't have any stickers or decals on my car. I also hide any belongings/electronics in the car (so it looks empty) before I get out and park near street lamps. I lock the car as I close the door behind me and seat myself (rather than wait until I'm settled/buckled, etc). I even keep this thing in my car! http://www.amazon.com/Seatbelt-Break...window+breaker