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Senior looking for a yorkie in Ca My father in his 80's needs a companion but can't really hassle with training--so a mature adoption may work best. If dad passes my family will take yorkie to be with our 2 poodles. In either case the yorkie will be in good and caring homes. |
4 Attachment(s) Does it have to be a Yorkie? I have the sweetest 9 year old Shi-Tzu/Maltese girl you have ever met. She's deaf but watches hand signals. She's completely laid back and loves going for walks. Her owner was an elderly gentleman that died, so I took her to find a good home. When I got her she was on hormone and thyroid pills, weighed almost 17 pounds and could barely walk without falling over. I put her on bison and lots of fresh ground veggies to add to the meat and she's down to 11 pounds, doesn't need hormone pills and the Vet. cut the thyroid in half. I had her tested for cushing, but she doesn't need medication. I wouldn't give it to her anyway since it could actually kill her. I found that certain all natural products mixed in her food is actually turning her around. She is a gem of a girl and is house trained to go out and I trained her to use the pee pads too. You could never find a more perfect little girl. I'll attach pictures of her. Her name is Belle, but we call her porkchop. |
Have you tried a rescue? Have you tried ytnr rescue in (southern california.) We have several older yorkies one is named Oliver he is 11. You can go to www.ytnr.com and see if there is a match.. Foster Mommy to Chance:animal36 & Rocco:animal36 |
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She is a really cute girl - the Shi-Tzu/Maltes mix. What is her name? Wondering how long you have had her? Will it be hard for her to go to yet another home? I also think to the o/p that it will be much better for an elderly person to have a dog that is not so fragile. Not that all yorkies are tiny and fragile, but for me, that would be a consideration. |
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Is your Dad a young 80? I think it's important to take into consideration the reality of your Dad's abilities to care for a Yorkie. I commend you for your forethought of the inevitable for when your Dad passes and what plans would be set up for his companion. :thumbup: It would curl your hair to know how many family members do NOT think twice of dumping the dogs afterwards or worse yet have them put to sleep.:( Also, have you considered another breed that might be more suitable (larger) for your Dad? Yorkie's can be easily tripped over and for your Dad to suffer a broken hip at his age would not be good! Good luck in your search...:animal36 |
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I agree with your post (Miabellaamoure) but to the OP most reputable rescues first concern is for the dog and the quality of their life. It would be very hard on a little Yorkie to lose another home and then move into a home for possibly the 4th, 5th time. These little ones so attach themselves to their people. Have you considered letting your father co-own one of your poodles? Also Yorkies are probably one of the worse breeds for potty issues.. |
I can honestly say, if I lived alone, and was in my 80' even a young 80, I would not consider a Yorkie. For one, I just can't get into the grooming aspect and all that goes with it. My wife is the wiz on that...I would get some short hair fog that was larger, heartier, less maintenance, and not a diva. Then again, it is only my opinion. I also know I would not get a Cane Corso at 80 either or I could not keep up with him/her. Most likely I would get a nice mutt at some local shelter. I hope he finds a nice companion dog. |
I agree that a yorkie is not the best choice for a elderly person. my father , who is 76yr old has a hard time coming over because Suzi is all over him , very hyper a can't settle down. She even accidently scratched him , and was bleeding ! I have to put Suzi in a different room now when he comes to visit. I have a shih tzu who is AKC , and totally laid back .. The difference between the two is very remarkable. I would look for a laid back , easy going dog , either as a rescue , or at your local animal shelter. |
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Another excellent point made was the potty training issue. Very hard to potty train! |
little larger dog.... I just happened on these posts. I hope a companion has been found for your dad. I think a small dog would be good, in that he can easily pick up and carry, but not good in that they get underfoot. Whenever my mom was visiting as she got older, I'd carry my little Yorkie. I was always worried he'd not be seen, and she'd fall trying to avoid stepping on him....especially when he was excited to see her. It was two-fold....worried about her falling over him, and worried about him getting hurt in the process too. I think a '20-poundish' dog would be best. |
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