Two Yorkies free to a good, loving home. Evansville, Indiana area.

[busterbrown1]

Hello Byron,
A friend of mine emailed you yesterday. She has a 12 year old girl and she is a single mother. They are at home most of the time and they were looking for TWO puppies together. She is a great person and her daughter is a doll! Please email her back. She has a fenced in yard and she has lots of experience with animals. I have been trying to help her find TWO dogs that have grown up together. Please let me know if you didn't get her email. She isn't a YT member so she couldn't leave you a message on here. She also lives in SE Missouri which isn't too far away
Thanks,
Michelle

[wvmomof3]

It makes me sad that you are having to find a new home for your beautiful babies. I have one yorkie Brady who is 1 here. Brady I know would love some brothers, just not sure if this is the best time. We received bad news on our golden retriever on Monday, (I posted about it in the our yorkie brothers and sisters forum), and it probably just wouldn't be the best. I am sure you will find a loving home, and I am glad that you aren't separating them.

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by bfollowell

Guys,

Thanks for the offers. I really do appreciate them but I'm really not interested in setting up a "train" to get my boys across the country. I have no doubt that Sonja would love and care for my boys but, frankly, four dogs seems like a lot to me and I'm afraid my guys would just get lost in the mix. That would be six dogs total and that definitely seems obsessive to me. I want to do what is right for my boys and I just don't feel this situation would be best for them.

Thanks again for all the offers and, Sonja, no insult intended. I'm sure you're a wonderful mom to your furry kids. I hope you all understand that I have my boys best interest in mind.

- Byron

obsessive??? are you KIDDING me??? Your dogs couldn't ask for a nicer and kinder home.

[Mitzis Mom]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

obsessive??? are you KIDDING me??? Your dogs couldn't ask for a nicer and kinder home.

Thanks Marci...

[Miao]

I feel the OP has the right to choose the kind of environment he feels best suit his boys. I've seen people feel both ways about sending their little one(s) off to multi-pet households. I don't believe it's anything personal. Heck, when I was looking for one, I thought I pretty much was going to be getting a 2 yr old spayed female by the end of the week. All arrangements made for the meet-up drive in between (several hours for both sides one way) and then it turns out, just the day before, the owners decide to rehome her to someone closer to them who already had a little male yorkie. They felt it best that their girl gets a playmate. I understand that, and yet, I personally felt it was unfair to me, but I totally understood where they were coming from--didn't stop me from being upset. I even came up with a name for her.

During my search, I've also come upon those rehoming who state that they want their dog to go to a single-pet household only. I've also heard and read about those who feel much the same way as the OP regarding the "many dogs" therefore getting less individual attention. That's even said about breeders with too many dogs.

Of course, with many of you attesting to Mitzis_Mom's character, she must really be a great furmom. But, in the end, what it should come down to is who bfollowell is comfortable with and if he wants to place his boys with someone closer to home or someone who would fly in to pick them up and someone who would have his boys as their only child or maybe as their first set of twins, then that's his right and so be it. I can't see how much more politely he could have turned down a family he doesn't feel comfortable with since everyone's a stranger to him and he hasn't met any of us. Maybe he should just not post a response and just take PM's. It might be more diplomatic that way to just ignore the PM's he doesn't feel suitable while responding to those he thinks has potential.

bfollowell, I have followed your threads and I am as much surprised as I admire how you are not turning this unfortunate decision into a time of profit. What more can anyone ask for short of him keeping his boys afterall and talking his fiancee into accepting them? Doing this now might very well be better than having to do this when the boys have grown more and bonded even more with the new wife and children and then being forced into yet another new situation because the wife really can't bring herself to love them. His loss is going to be someone else's gain, of two very lovable yorkies to call their own for years to come. I do envy the new fur parent of these two guys. I hope they get placed near you that way you might be able to visit with them every so often. It's also too bad that you don't have family or friends to place them with, that way, there's less headache except, of course, they may not already be yorkie lovers like the great YT members here are guaranteed to be.

Good luck on your search for a new home for your boys! I really don't know if there's an honest way to turn down anyone without leaving them feeling insulted and I really do hope you don't feel pressured into placing them immediately with anyone you're not comfortable with. Don't give up on your original intent of placing them with a YT member!

[Sugar's Mom]

i commend you for trying to find the right home for your babies. Sometimes, no matter how right a home seems it is just not a good fit for one reason or another and as you say, not personal to turn people down.. Just not the kind of home you are needing for your babies. and people have to understand that and not get nasty. i think you are to be highly commended.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Miao

I feel the OP has the right to choose the kind of environment he feels best suit his boys. I've seen people feel both ways about sending their little one(s) off to multi-pet households. I don't believe it's anything personal. Heck, when I was looking for one, I thought I pretty much was going to be getting a 2 yr old spayed female by the end of the week. All arrangements made for the meet-up drive in between (several hours for both sides one way) and then it turns out, just the day before, the owners decide to rehome her to someone closer to them who already had a little male yorkie. They felt it best that their girl gets a playmate. I understand that, and yet, I personally felt it was unfair to me, but I totally understood where they were coming from--didn't stop me from being upset. I even came up with a name for her.

During my search, I've also come upon those rehoming who state that they want their dog to go to a single-pet household only. I've also heard and read about those who feel much the same way as the OP regarding the "many dogs" therefore getting less individual attention. That's even said about breeders with too many dogs.

Of course, with many of you attesting to Mitzis_Mom's character, she must really be a great furmom. But, in the end, what it should come down to is who bfollowell is comfortable with and if he wants to place his boys with someone closer to home or someone who would fly in to pick them up and someone who would have his boys as their only child or maybe as their first set of twins, then that's his right and so be it. I can't see how much more politely he could have turned down a family he doesn't feel comfortable with since everyone's a stranger to him and he hasn't met any of us. Maybe he should just not post a response and just take PM's. It might be more diplomatic that way to just ignore the PM's he doesn't feel suitable while responding to those he thinks has potential.

bfollowell, I have followed your threads and I am as much surprised as I admire how you are not turning this unfortunate decision into a time of profit. What more can anyone ask for short of him keeping his boys afterall and talking his fiancee into accepting them? Doing this now might very well be better than having to do this when the boys have grown more and bonded even more with the new wife and children and then being forced into yet another new situation because the wife really can't bring herself to love them. His loss is going to be someone else's gain, of two very lovable yorkies to call their own for years to come. I do envy the new fur parent of these two guys. I hope they get placed near you that way you might be able to visit with them every so often. It's also too bad that you don't have family or friends to place them with, that way, there's less headache except, of course, they may not already be yorkie lovers like the great YT members here are guaranteed to be.

Good luck on your search for a new home for your boys! I really don't know if there's an honest way to turn down anyone without leaving them feeling insulted and I really do hope you don't feel pressured into placing them immediately with anyone you're not comfortable with. Don't give up on your original intent of placing them with a YT member!

I totally agree with your post. His dogs, his choice no matter what people think. His choice should not be taken as a personal insult.

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

i commend you for trying to find the right home for your babies. Sometimes, no matter how right a home seems it is just not a good fit for one reason or another and as you say, not personal to turn people down.. Just not the kind of home you are needing for your babies. and people have to understand that and not get nasty. i think you are to be highly commended.

i have ZERO problem with him being choosie- i know if it was me- i would be too but i found it VERY offensive to call Sonja obsessive because she has 4 yorkies- that was out of line and not called for- he does not know Sonja at all- he doenst' know for the LONGEST time she only had 1 dog and he doesn't know these are ALL rescues- you'd be lucky to find someone with a bigger heart than Sonja. I think it it TOTALLY ok for him to want his dogs to be the only dogs in the house hold they are going to- but just say that and leave it.

[bfollowell]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

i have ZERO problem with him being choosie- i know if it was me- i would be too but i found it VERY offensive to call Sonja obsessive because she has 4 yorkies- that was out of line and not called for- he does not know Sonja at all- he doenst' know for the LONGEST time she only had 1 dog and he doesn't know these are ALL rescues- you'd be lucky to find someone with a bigger heart than Sonja. I think it it TOTALLY ok for him to want his dogs to be the only dogs in the house hold they are going to- but just say that and leave it.

I hate people getting emotional and not really understanding what was said. If you'll go back and re-read my post you'll see that you are mistaken. I didn't call Sonja obsessive for having four Yorkies. What I said seemed obsessive to me was adding two to the mix for a total of six. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion on what obsessive is. There is no wrong or right here. I think six dogs is borderline obsessive and I stand by my statement. I don't feel that traveling across the country by "train" with strangers to a home that already has four other dogs is in my boys' best interest and, since they're my boys, my opinion is the only one that counts.

If you're going to get all upset and emotional about something, please know what you're talking about and make certain you actually understand what was said.

I'm certain Sonja is a wonderful and loving mom to her dogs. I just don't feel her home is the home for my boys and that's all I have to say on the subject. Sonja, again, I meant no offense and wish I hadn't even used the word obsessive. I apologize to you if you took offense.

To everyone else, Sonja is that one that has a right to be offended. The rest of you just need to get over it.

- Byron

[Kenna]

Hi Bryron,

Just want to say your boys are adorable and I KNOW you will find the right home for them!

[Monday]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

That's okay! I hope you find a nice new home for them but my offer stands if there is no other place...

Is Sonja the biggest and greatest Yorkie lover ever?
Yes, she is. She has a heart of gold and yummy Yorkie treats.

Those babies would be lucky to get to join the cactus kids.

Sonja is NOT obsessive, she is just kind hearted and loving.

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by bfollowell

Guys,

Thanks for the offers. I really do appreciate them but I'm really not interested in setting up a "train" to get my boys across the country. I have no doubt that Sonja would love and care for my boys but, frankly, four dogs seems like a lot to me and I'm afraid my guys would just get lost in the mix. That would be six dogs total and that definitely seems obsessive to me. I want to do what is right for my boys and I just don't feel this situation would be best for them.

Thanks again for all the offers and, Sonja, no insult intended. I'm sure you're a wonderful mom to your furry kids. I hope you all understand that I have my boys best interest in mind.

- Byron

I guess I'm obsessive as is one of my sisters who has 7 dogs(all inside). I'm going on number 5 plus 2 outside. Did I miss something. Where are you coming up with 4 and then 6 dogs?? I thought it was just your 2 boys?

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

OMG..I know what you mean..By dh....smile

And don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out.

[Monday]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

I hear you! Fortunately it's my hubby that woke my love for Yorkies... I always loved and had dogs and I'm not sure if I could live with a partner that doesn't love dogs, MY dogs in particular...

Good thought. If one spouse makes the other give up something he/she loves, is that really a good way to start a marriage.

After all, the dogs are trained. The spouse may not be.http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...ons/icon10.gif

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

i have ZERO problem with him being choosie- i know if it was me- i would be too but i found it VERY offensive to call Sonja obsessive because she has 4 yorkies- that was out of line and not called for- he does not know Sonja at all- he doenst' know for the LONGEST time she only had 1 dog and he doesn't know these are ALL rescues- you'd be lucky to find someone with a bigger heart than Sonja. I think it it TOTALLY ok for him to want his dogs to be the only dogs in the house hold they are going to- but just say that and leave it.

I agree 100% with this. I have 4 inside right now, getting number 5, and everyone of mine get my love and attention. I could have 10 dogs and still give them full attention. My hubby and I both do. There's a lot of times, I'm sitting right here at my computer with 2=3 dogs on my lap, and when I'm on the couch, I have them behind my head and all on me, and I love every bit of it
And, to the op, you need to remember, at least Sonja let everyone know how many dogs she already had. Someone may get your 2 and then fall in love with yorkies so much, that they end up getting yorkie pups and pushing the older 2 out, I've seen that happen more time than you'd imagine