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Nancy1999 · 04-21-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Amy D

Thank you all for the advice. He really is a sweetie but my Stella has her nose so out of joint. Maybe she will relax a bit over time but on the other hand I know he would make a wonderful pet for someone. I've learned his owner paid $2995.00 for him (just located the bill of sale). Was this high? I've never purchased a dog before- always have rescued.

Yes, that's a high price for a dog who was neutered.

ladyjane · 04-21-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by roseslevi

If it were me, I would definitely go through a rescue. The rescue screens potential homes and matches the dog to the family. There are several great rescue groups on YT but just considering your location, I would email Yt member Tae1107, her name is Kerrianne and she works for Yorkies Inc.They have a web site and do a good job placing dogs. Good Luck. Yorkies Inc. Placement Service

I would definitely consider speaking with them ... they can help find a good home for George!

gracielove · 04-21-2012, 05:01 PM

Yes, demand for tiny dogs has been huge and created a huge market that puppy mills are taking advantage of. I'm sure this little guy must be a doll. Since a show breeder would most likely sell their best stock only to someone experienced in the show dog world this little guy was probably priced so high because of his size. I hope he finds a home with no small children or other dangerous situations. This breed can be very feisty and unknowing of how small they really are. My little girl seems to think she is a German Shepherd at times.

Tae1107 · 04-22-2012, 04:39 PM

Hi

My name is Kerri and I am with Yorkies Inc Yorkies Inc. Placement Service

If you need help finding a home for George please let me know I am sure we can help. We require an extensive application, vet references and home visits for anyone looking to adopt from us.

You can read more about Yorkies Inc on our site.

Just wanted to let you know we are here if you need help.

Kerri

Amy D · 04-22-2012, 05:47 PM

Hi Kerri-

Thank you for reaching out to me. I've been meaning to contact you- I was given your name by another member yesterday. I visited your site yesterday evening- what a special group of people you are!!! I'm really between a rock and a hard place. George is an absolute prize- so loving, cute and trusting despite everything he has been through. He is just over 4 pounds and my Stella, who is another love, is 55 pounds. I'm just so afraid he might get hurt- I don't have any experience with toy breeds- I considered Stella small until I met George!!! She is super tolerant and recently seems to be taking to him- I'm just not sure it's the right thing to do. I'm struggling with the "what ifs". I also feel an obligation to his former owner to do the "right" thing- not sure what that is exactly. What do you think would be best for him? He is already so attached to us and we to him. I'd hate to have him move again but on the other hand I'll never forgive myself if Stella hurt him- which would be only because of size and play. There has been no aggression by either one, Stella has been an only child and seemed, until the last day or so to be beside herself. I wish I had a crystal ball....

jeanm1963 · 04-23-2012, 04:05 AM

HI Amy I can only Imagine the stressful decision you have to make and I think its wonderful you took the time to read up on Yorkies and come to this site. I know Kerri and can assure you that placing him with yorkiesinc would be your best decision should you decide to part with him. The " happytails" on their website will show you just how much effort goes into placing surrendered pups! They are truly a bunch of amazing people and put so much effort into finding the " perfect" home, perhaps one with a little guy his size to be his friend

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marlenemaria · 04-23-2012, 07:18 AM

Hi there,

Thank you so much for taking the little fellow into your life.

If you look around the site, you will see many members have large dogs along with our little babies and they do just fine.

I think it would be worth a try and see how he nests with your family... seems like it was meant to be he found your home

CouversMom · 04-24-2012, 11:20 AM

Wow, you are an angel for taking George in. I'm glad you have decided that it would be best to find him another home. You just don't know what could happen with a large dog and a yorkie as small as George. I am also with a rescue, Yorkie Haven Rescue... and I recommend you speak with the people at Yorkies Inc. He would be in the best of hands and would find a forever home.

Good luck. You are doing a great thing for George

GeorgiesMomma · 04-24-2012, 11:25 AM

Amy has decided to keep George

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...e-staying.html

Nancy1999 · 04-24-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

Amy has decided to keep George

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...e-staying.html

Oh cool, thanks for updating this.

Amy D · 04-28-2012, 09:12 AM

Hi everyone- here is an update.. George and Stella are getting on famously. They sleeep on the couch together and have started to play just a bit. Stella dives on the floor with her fannie up in the air (tail wagging like crazy) and George sniffs her face and then runs laps around her, sometimes as many as 25 times. Still watching them like a hawk but all seems to be going well. George also started working with me- he did so well!!! Helped one person I treat smile for the first time in almost a year!!!

Nancy1999 · 04-28-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Amy D

Hi everyone- here is an update.. George and Stella are getting on famously. They sleeep on the couch together and have started to play just a bit. Stella dives on the floor with her fannie up in the air (tail wagging like crazy) and George sniffs her face and then runs laps around her, sometimes as many as 25 times. Still watching them like a hawk but all seems to be going well. George also started working with me- he did so well!!! Helped one person I treat smile for the first time in almost a year!!!

Oh that's so cute, I'm so glad they are getting along, you must have made George feel so safe.

GeorgiesMomma · 04-28-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Amy D

Hi everyone- here is an update.. George and Stella are getting on famously. They sleeep on the couch together and have started to play just a bit. Stella dives on the floor with her fannie up in the air (tail wagging like crazy) and George sniffs her face and then runs laps around her, sometimes as many as 25 times. Still watching them like a hawk but all seems to be going well. George also started working with me- he did so well!!! Helped one person I treat smile for the first time in almost a year!!!

that's awesome

gracielove · 04-29-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Amy D

Hi everyone- here is an update.. George and Stella are getting on famously. They sleeep on the couch together and have started to play just a bit. Stella dives on the floor with her fannie up in the air (tail wagging like crazy) and George sniffs her face and then runs laps around her, sometimes as many as 25 times. Still watching them like a hawk but all seems to be going well. George also started working with me- he did so well!!! Helped one person I treat smile for the first time in almost a year!!!

Since Yorkies tend to get cold very easily I'm sure George will appreciate having Stella to cuddle up to. I'm so glad they are getting along so well. They must be a very cute couple.

Patti · 04-29-2012, 04:14 PM

I am so glad it is working out so far.

04-22-2012, 04:39 PM	#19
Tae1107 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252	Hi My name is Kerri and I am with Yorkies Inc Yorkies Inc. Placement Service If you need help finding a home for George please let me know I am sure we can help. We require an extensive application, vet references and home visits for anyone looking to adopt from us. You can read more about Yorkies Inc on our site. Just wanted to let you know we are here if you need help. Kerri __________________ Kerrianne

04-23-2012, 04:05 AM	#21
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	HI Amy I can only Imagine the stressful decision you have to make and I think its wonderful you took the time to read up on Yorkies and come to this site. I know Kerri and can assure you that placing him with yorkiesinc would be your best decision should you decide to part with him. The " happytails" on their website will show you just how much effort goes into placing surrendered pups! They are truly a bunch of amazing people and put so much effort into finding the " perfect" home, perhaps one with a little guy his size to be his friend . __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

04-23-2012, 07:18 AM	#22
marlenemaria YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: miami, florida USA Posts: 475	Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the little fellow into your life. If you look around the site, you will see many members have large dogs along with our little babies and they do just fine. I think it would be worth a try and see how he nests with your family... seems like it was meant to be he found your home __________________ Happily owned by my lil lils

04-24-2012, 11:20 AM	#23
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Wow, you are an angel for taking George in. I'm glad you have decided that it would be best to find him another home. You just don't know what could happen with a large dog and a yorkie as small as George. I am also with a rescue, Yorkie Haven Rescue... and I recommend you speak with the people at Yorkies Inc. He would be in the best of hands and would find a forever home. Good luck. You are doing a great thing for George __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

04-24-2012, 11:25 AM	#24
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Amy has decided to keep George http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...e-staying.html __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

04-21-2012, 05:01 PM	#18
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Yes, demand for tiny dogs has been huge and created a huge market that puppy mills are taking advantage of. I'm sure this little guy must be a doll. Since a show breeder would most likely sell their best stock only to someone experienced in the show dog world this little guy was probably priced so high because of his size. I hope he finds a home with no small children or other dangerous situations. This breed can be very feisty and unknowing of how small they really are. My little girl seems to think she is a German Shepherd at times.

04-22-2012, 05:47 PM	#20
Amy D Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spencer, MA USA Posts: 16	Hi Kerri- Thank you for reaching out to me. I've been meaning to contact you- I was given your name by another member yesterday. I visited your site yesterday evening- what a special group of people you are!!! I'm really between a rock and a hard place. George is an absolute prize- so loving, cute and trusting despite everything he has been through. He is just over 4 pounds and my Stella, who is another love, is 55 pounds. I'm just so afraid he might get hurt- I don't have any experience with toy breeds- I considered Stella small until I met George!!! She is super tolerant and recently seems to be taking to him- I'm just not sure it's the right thing to do. I'm struggling with the "what ifs". I also feel an obligation to his former owner to do the "right" thing- not sure what that is exactly. What do you think would be best for him? He is already so attached to us and we to him. I'd hate to have him move again but on the other hand I'll never forgive myself if Stella hurt him- which would be only because of size and play. There has been no aggression by either one, Stella has been an only child and seemed, until the last day or so to be beside herself. I wish I had a crystal ball....

04-28-2012, 09:12 AM	#26
Amy D Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spencer, MA USA Posts: 16	Hi everyone- here is an update.. George and Stella are getting on famously. They sleeep on the couch together and have started to play just a bit. Stella dives on the floor with her fannie up in the air (tail wagging like crazy) and George sniffs her face and then runs laps around her, sometimes as many as 25 times. Still watching them like a hawk but all seems to be going well. George also started working with me- he did so well!!! Helped one person I treat smile for the first time in almost a year!!!

04-29-2012, 04:14 PM	#30
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so glad it is working out so far. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html