12 yr.yorkie (Franklin.)

[YorkieShadow]

I saw this on craigs list, How sad is that, How can someone keep a dog for 12 years then rehome it. that poor poor baby.


12 yr.yorkie (Franklin.)

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Reply to: comm-765475374@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-22, 2:25PM EDT



I have had her since she was a pup she needs a good home with no small children she is older and her bones arn't what they use to be..She would make an older couple or single person a great companion.we have 2 small children now,can longer keep her.She comes with everything you will need.rehoming fee of 50.00

12 yr.yorkie

[erickajm]

That's sad! I wonder why she is rehoming her?

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by erickajm

That's sad! I wonder why she is rehoming her?

I dont know all it says is she has two small children now. poor little dog.

[mypreciouspups]

Wow.. that is sad at that age to be needing a new home..but circumstances can come up.. I hope this yorkie finds a great older couple/..anne

[DesertChildAZ]

Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

I saw this on craigs list, How sad is that, How can someone keep a dog for 12 years then rehome it. that poor poor baby.

12 yr.yorkie (Franklin.)

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Reply to: comm-765475374@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-22, 2:25PM EDT



I have had her since she was a pup she needs a good home with no small children she is older and her bones arn't what they use to be..She would make an older couple or single person a great companion.we have 2 small children now,can longer keep her.She comes with everything you will need.rehoming fee of 50.00

12 yr.yorkie

I know it's very difficult to understand how someone can do this, but I will relay a good story to you.

About 5 years ago, shortly after I bought my first home (as a single woman), I began looking to adopt a yorkie. I applied through rescues and never received a single response, so I began looking online at Craigslist, local newspapers, etc. I found an ad for a 10 year old yorkie. The owner was looking for a older senior couple to adopt her dog. She had got him as a pup when she was a single woman in California. In his 10 years, she got married, moved from California to Arizona and had 4 children. He was the family pet (and only yorkie) in a home where she bred another breed of dog. As a result, she also had 8 breeding and show Malteses. She was concerned that her children were too physical with the 10 year old yorkie, Taco. They would slide into him on the wood floor and bang him into walls. She was seeking a "retirement home" for him.

I couldn't understand how she could let him go after such a long attachment to him. And I worried immensely about how sad he would be to leave the only home he had known. My friends and family thought I was crazy to consider adopting my first dog at 10 years old - especially with the uncertainty of how much life he had left to live. I didn't care. I met him and he felt right to me. His owner reluctantly handed him over to me for $50.

When she left my home (she delivered him to me and kicked every square inch of my backyard fence to make sure he couldn't escape), he stood at the door and waited for her return for about 30 minutes. I distracted him and I showered him with attention. I built my home and life around him. (I also gave him a new name in his "new" life: "Tahoe". He looked at me with a tilted head the first time I called him it and that was that.) He has never left my side since. It's been five years. He's gone through some medical issues lately at 15 and we thought he was on his death bed a few weeks ago (turns out he has grown allergic to beef/chicken, something we've since resolved and he's back to good health). Since I had kept in contact with his previous owner, I contacted her to let her know that it might be the end and that she could stop by the vets office to visit with him before he goes (He was getting IV fluids and I was at the office working). She did visit with him. When she called me back a few hours later, she was choked up and when I asked why, she said that Tahoe didn't even recognize her. She thought he might but when she walked in, he popped his head up from the vet table and when he realized it wasn't me, he seemed deflated and disinterested and laid back down. She said it was clear that he was expecting his mommy and since she wasn't his mommy anymore, he was disappointed that it wasn't me.

So, as terrible as it may seem and as sad as it may seem for these dogs, there is a brighter side...there is a hope for a loving and happy remainder of their lives.

Feel free to repost this story should this topic ever arise again.

[rrosenberry]

^ What a great story. And yes there are all sorts of reasons.. for this happening as sad as it may be. But your story is a happy ending and Taco/Tahoe is living proof.

I'm sure that did make her sad..that he didn't get excited to see her Ya always wonder how long they remember.

[DesertChildAZ]

Attached are some photos of Tahoe.

Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ

I know it's very difficult to understand how someone can do this, but I will relay a good story to you.

About 5 years ago, shortly after I bought my first home (as a single woman), I began looking to adopt a yorkie. I applied through rescues and never received a single response, so I began looking online at Craigslist, local newspapers, etc. I found an ad for a 10 year old yorkie. The owner was looking for a older senior couple to adopt her dog. She had got him as a pup when she was a single woman in California. In his 10 years, she got married, moved from California to Arizona and had 4 children. He was the family pet (and only yorkie) in a home where she bred another breed of dog. As a result, she also had 8 breeding and show Malteses. She was concerned that her children were too physical with the 10 year old yorkie, Taco. They would slide into him on the wood floor and bang him into walls. She was seeking a "retirement home" for him.

I couldn't understand how she could let him go after such a long attachment to him. And I worried immensely about how sad he would be to leave the only home he had known. My friends and family thought I was crazy to consider adopting my first dog at 10 years old - especially with the uncertainty of how much life he had left to live. I didn't care. I met him and he felt right to me. His owner reluctantly handed him over to me for $50.

When she left my home (she delivered him to me and kicked every square inch of my backyard fence to make sure he couldn't escape), he stood at the door and waited for her return for about 30 minutes. I distracted him and I showered him with attention. I built my home and life around him. (I also gave him a new name in his "new" life: "Tahoe". He looked at me with a tilted head the first time I called him it and that was that.) He has never left my side since. It's been five years. He's gone through some medical issues lately at 15 and we thought he was on his death bed a few weeks ago (turns out he has grown allergic to beef/chicken, something we've since resolved and he's back to good health). Since I had kept in contact with his previous owner, I contacted her to let her know that it might be the end and that she could stop by the vets office to visit with him before he goes (He was getting IV fluids and I was at the office working). She did visit with him. When she called me back a few hours later, she was choked up and when I asked why, she said that Tahoe didn't even recognize her. She thought he might but when she walked in, he popped his head up from the vet table and when he realized it wasn't me, he seemed deflated and disinterested and laid back down. She said it was clear that he was expecting his mommy and since she wasn't his mommy anymore, he was disappointed that it wasn't me.

So, as terrible as it may seem and as sad as it may seem for these dogs, there is a brighter side...there is a hope for a loving and happy remainder of their lives.

Feel free to repost this story should this topic ever arise again.

[Yorkiekids]

It really makes me wonder how you can have an animal all that time, and then they give it up.

[celstu1]

Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ

Attached are some photos of Tahoe.

What a sweet story and a sweet baby! You're a wonderful person!

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ

I know it's very difficult to understand how someone can do this, but I will relay a good story to you.

About 5 years ago, shortly after I bought my first home (as a single woman), I began looking to adopt a yorkie. I applied through rescues and never received a single response, so I began looking online at Craigslist, local newspapers, etc. I found an ad for a 10 year old yorkie. The owner was looking for a older senior couple to adopt her dog. She had got him as a pup when she was a single woman in California. In his 10 years, she got married, moved from California to Arizona and had 4 children. He was the family pet (and only yorkie) in a home where she bred another breed of dog. As a result, she also had 8 breeding and show Malteses. She was concerned that her children were too physical with the 10 year old yorkie, Taco. They would slide into him on the wood floor and bang him into walls. She was seeking a "retirement home" for him.

I couldn't understand how she could let him go after such a long attachment to him. And I worried immensely about how sad he would be to leave the only home he had known. My friends and family thought I was crazy to consider adopting my first dog at 10 years old - especially with the uncertainty of how much life he had left to live. I didn't care. I met him and he felt right to me. His owner reluctantly handed him over to me for $50.

When she left my home (she delivered him to me and kicked every square inch of my backyard fence to make sure he couldn't escape), he stood at the door and waited for her return for about 30 minutes. I distracted him and I showered him with attention. I built my home and life around him. (I also gave him a new name in his "new" life: "Tahoe". He looked at me with a tilted head the first time I called him it and that was that.) He has never left my side since. It's been five years. He's gone through some medical issues lately at 15 and we thought he was on his death bed a few weeks ago (turns out he has grown allergic to beef/chicken, something we've since resolved and he's back to good health). Since I had kept in contact with his previous owner, I contacted her to let her know that it might be the end and that she could stop by the vets office to visit with him before he goes (He was getting IV fluids and I was at the office working). She did visit with him. When she called me back a few hours later, she was choked up and when I asked why, she said that Tahoe didn't even recognize her. She thought he might but when she walked in, he popped his head up from the vet table and when he realized it wasn't me, he seemed deflated and disinterested and laid back down. She said it was clear that he was expecting his mommy and since she wasn't his mommy anymore, he was disappointed that it wasn't me.

So, as terrible as it may seem and as sad as it may seem for these dogs, there is a brighter side...there is a hope for a loving and happy remainder of their lives.

Feel free to repost this story should this topic ever arise again.

Brought tears to my eyes but what a great story. Thanks for loving, believing and giving this guy a great home no matter what his age was. I rescued my 3rd baby 7 months ago and having her has been a blessing for our family and to be honest I am still watching her grow even though she's not a puppy.

[Jeri Cunningham]

What a great storyabout Tahoe, It is really helpful to me as our Spicy is going blind almost there) and my granddaughter want to take her. They grew up together and my granddaughter thinks she would do better as an only dog in her later years. Of course, hubby and I said she needs us BUT maybe it would be better for her. She would also be in a single story house not one where she can fall down the stairs.

Any opinions?

[Malia]

OMG! What an emotional story! Really commend you for stepping up
It makes me want to do the same if I end up in a situation like yours!
Thanks for inspiring! Tahoe is sooo cute

[DesertChildAZ]

Originally Posted by Malia

OMG! What an emotional story! Really commend you for stepping up
It makes me want to do the same if I end up in a situation like yours!
Thanks for inspiring! Tahoe is sooo cute

I get emotional about it every time I think about it. I look at Tahoe as perhaps the greatest blessing that God ever gave me (I don't have children of my own). Tahoe's love is so unconditional and pure. He looks at me with such admiration and love. I thank God every day before I go to bed that Tahoe's previous owner made the decision she made and brought him into my life. Reaffirms my belief that "everything happens for a reason".

~ Kelly

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ

I know it's very difficult to understand how someone can do this, but I will relay a good story to you.

About 5 years ago, shortly after I bought my first home (as a single woman), I began looking to adopt a yorkie. I applied through rescues and never received a single response, so I began looking online at Craigslist, local newspapers, etc. I found an ad for a 10 year old yorkie. The owner was looking for a older senior couple to adopt her dog. She had got him as a pup when she was a single woman in California. In his 10 years, she got married, moved from California to Arizona and had 4 children. He was the family pet (and only yorkie) in a home where she bred another breed of dog. As a result, she also had 8 breeding and show Malteses. She was concerned that her children were too physical with the 10 year old yorkie, Taco. They would slide into him on the wood floor and bang him into walls. She was seeking a "retirement home" for him.

I couldn't understand how she could let him go after such a long attachment to him. And I worried immensely about how sad he would be to leave the only home he had known. My friends and family thought I was crazy to consider adopting my first dog at 10 years old - especially with the uncertainty of how much life he had left to live. I didn't care. I met him and he felt right to me. His owner reluctantly handed him over to me for $50.

When she left my home (she delivered him to me and kicked every square inch of my backyard fence to make sure he couldn't escape), he stood at the door and waited for her return for about 30 minutes. I distracted him and I showered him with attention. I built my home and life around him. (I also gave him a new name in his "new" life: "Tahoe". He looked at me with a tilted head the first time I called him it and that was that.) He has never left my side since. It's been five years. He's gone through some medical issues lately at 15 and we thought he was on his death bed a few weeks ago (turns out he has grown allergic to beef/chicken, something we've since resolved and he's back to good health). Since I had kept in contact with his previous owner, I contacted her to let her know that it might be the end and that she could stop by the vets office to visit with him before he goes (He was getting IV fluids and I was at the office working). She did visit with him. When she called me back a few hours later, she was choked up and when I asked why, she said that Tahoe didn't even recognize her. She thought he might but when she walked in, he popped his head up from the vet table and when he realized it wasn't me, he seemed deflated and disinterested and laid back down. She said it was clear that he was expecting his mommy and since she wasn't his mommy anymore, he was disappointed that it wasn't me.

So, as terrible as it may seem and as sad as it may seem for these dogs, there is a brighter side...there is a hope for a loving and happy remainder of their lives.

Feel free to repost this story should this topic ever arise again.

Im so gla dthat you stepped up and gave him a great home, I just hope that this little dog ends up in good hands too. thanks for sharing your story.

[BelwoBelwo]

Giving up something you love is one of the most selfless and hardest thing to do. I'm sure most people rehome for the best interest of the pet. Instead of asking why. Remember someone heart is breaking as they watch their beloved pets go to another home. Be glad that you're fortunate enough to never have to make this decision. and for those who's been through it, they know this is one of most heart-wrenching decision they will ever have to make. Sacrificing your own happiness to ensure they live a better life.