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carmen in nj · 10-08-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

I am happy the owners were found. I can only imagine how confused and lonely this old girl was. She was in bad shape when my dh found her. At least I was able to give her a good bath and give some relief from the fleas. I hope it is appropriate for me to suggest to her owners that she needs some vet care and some grooming. Her nails are really long and she still has some matted hair on her feet. I didn't feel I should try to do too much with her last night. The two remaining teeth in her mouth are rotten and look like they need to come out.

Do you all think it is okay for me to gently and politely suggest these things?

I would most people are just not educated enogh..
hugs,

YazminD · 10-08-2012, 07:58 AM

Thank Goodness your husband was caring enough to pick this little girl up and I'm sure saved her life! God bless you for taking the time to give her a bath and showing her some love.

I know if I were in your situation, I would have a very hard time handing this little girl back to the owners knowing she's been obviously neglected.

I'm sure this little girl feels much better today and probably shows it!
I would definitely say something to them about her teeth, and the pain they have to be causing her, along with the suffering she's enduring with the fleas!
If its a situation where they can not afford to take care of this poor baby, maybe you could suggest a rescue center or if possible let you keep her.
Again, God Bless you and your husband for caring. I'm praying the owners will do what's best for this precious little girl.

rhondah · 10-08-2012, 09:26 AM

Wonderful news!! I hope the owners are grateful you and your DH give her a safe place for the night!

Tinksmygirl · 10-08-2012, 09:46 AM

Well she is gone. The owners didn't come. The man I spoke to this morning from the rescue came and got her. He said the owners didn't have a car that was running and so he offered to pick her up. I did tell him that I thought the dog needed vet care and he said he was going to speak with them about it.

It sure doesn't take long to start getting attached. This experience has really opened my eyes to the possibility of maybe fostering in the future.

TxVicki · 10-08-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

Well she is gone. The owners didn't come. The man I spoke to this morning from the rescue came and got her. He said they didn't have a car that was running and so he offered to pick her up. I did tell him that I thought the dog needed vet care and he said he was going to speak with them about it.

It sure doesn't take long to start getting attached. This experience has really opened my eyes to the possibility of maybe fostering in the future.

I can only pray that this is a Reputable Rescue Group and not just someone posing as a Rescue person.

I hope they take better care of her. If they don't have a car that run's they can't take her to Vet. Ok now I am just a worry wart about thinsg like this.

Thank you again for helping this sweet girl.

KimInMD · 10-08-2012, 10:51 AM

No, Vicki, you are not a worry wart. I thought the same thing. If they don't have a car that runs, can they even afford the vet care she needs to remove the rotten teeth.
OP- did the rescue provide you with a picture of her so that you could know it was a match, or did they just tell you it was a match? I'm thinking that this surely must have been a reputable rescue group. Seems like they really cared about getting her home. You did a good deed, and the world needs more angels like you. You just may have a future in fostering.

Tinksmygirl · 10-08-2012, 11:01 AM

Yes, it is a reputable rescue. It is actually a no kill shelter
Lost Pets | Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary

That shelter takes all dogs picked up by animal control in Kent County, De.

My thinking is the owners are having some financial difficulty. The man from the rescue assured me that he would make sure that she was going back to a safe home.

CouversMom · 10-08-2012, 11:42 AM

That poor girl... I hope they get her the vet care she needs. Thank you for taking her in.

KimInMD · 10-08-2012, 11:42 AM

That's great. I'm sure that made you feel better. You did such a good thing rescuing that sweet baby.

Yorkiemom1 · 10-08-2012, 11:53 AM

This is a very sad situation.....and made much sadder that she is going back to what I think is not a situation conducive to owning any dog, much less a Yorkie. If I had been that rescue person, I would have never volunteered to take that baby back to that situation....is it just me, or does that sound like they were trying to come up with a way to save face by not picking the pup up, because they KNOW they can not take care of her, and they dont really want her, another mouth to feed.......now, he is returning that baby to this dire situation. So sad...........bet next time they dump her, it will be farther away.....

Tinksmygirl · 10-08-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

This is a very sad situation.....and made much sadder that she is going back to what I think is not a situation conducive to owning any dog, much less a Yorkie. If I had been that rescue person, I would have never volunteered to take that baby back to that situation....is it just me, or does that sound like they were trying to come up with a way to save face by not picking the pup up, because they KNOW they can not take care of her, and they dont really want her, another mouth to feed.......now, he is returning that baby to this dire situation. So sad...........bet next time they dump her, it will be farther away.....

I know. I was, still am for that matter, having reservations. I almost wished that I hadn't called the shelter

I took pictures of her teeth and nails just in case.I am praying that the shelter will do what they told me and check back on this little girl to make sure she is seen by a vet. I spent a good 15 minutes talking to the guy when he picked her up and showed him everything I was concerned about.

I think I will call them in a few days and check on her. If the owners just wanted to get rid of her why did they post her as lost? If nobody had claimed her in 7 days legally I could have kept her.

YazminD · 10-08-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinksmygirl

I know. I was, still am for that matter, having reservations. I almost wished that I hadn't called the shelter

I took pictures of her teeth and nails just in case.I am praying that the shelter will do what they told me and check back on this little girl to make sure she is seen by a vet. I spent a good 15 minutes talking to the guy when he picked her up and showed him everything I was concerned about.

I think I will call them in a few days and check on her. If the owners just wanted to get rid of her why did they post her as lost? If nobody had claimed her in 7 days legally I could have kept her.

Please don't second guess your role in helping this little girl. You and your husband went above and beyond what unfortunately most people these day would even do!

God bless the two of you for rescuing her from the cold rain and just wandering the streets!
You did the right thing by contacting the shelter. Hopefully the Safe Haven will follow through and be an advocate for her and have the owners take care of her needs or surrender the dog to them to be adopted.
I see their site states that if an adoptable animal is not reclaimed, the animal may be transferred to another animal shelter or rescue for adoption, or adopted as a companion in a suitable home.

Tinksmygirl · 10-08-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by YazminD

Please don't second guess your role in helping this little girl. You and your husband went above and beyond what unfortunately most people these day would even do!

God bless the two of you for rescuing her from the cold rain and just wandering the streets!
You did the right thing by contacting the shelter. Hopefully the Safe Haven will follow through and be an advocate for her and have the owners take care of her needs or surrender the dog to them to be adopted.
I see their site states that if an adoptable animal is not reclaimed, the animal may be transferred to another animal shelter or rescue for adoption, or adopted as a companion in a suitable home.

Thanks YazminD. I am trying not to, but it is hard. The shelter still has her listed on their web page with the photo my dh sent. They have her listed as a puppy 1 year or less??? I am definitely going to follow up and just make sure the shelter is checking on her. I would give her a home without a second thought if she ends up back at the shelter.

It breaks my heart to know that many dogs do not get the same love and care that I give to my Tinkerbell. I will never understand those types of people.

TxVicki · 10-08-2012, 04:51 PM

I just wonder why she is still listed on that Web Site, if they say they were taking her to the owner.

I just pray she will be ok. Please if you can follow up on her.

Tinksmygirl · 10-10-2012, 08:29 AM

I called the rescue today to check on this girl. It turns out the people who thought this was their dog said it wasn't when he brought the dog to them. I am going to fill out paperwork to foster this girl and she will more then likely be spending the rest of her days with me.

I will have a home inspection tomorrow afternoon and she will bring her to me then as she said she doesn't think my home is going to be a problem. My heart feels so much lighter now. I was so worried about her. I thought this was meant to be when my dh brought her home to me on Sunday.

Now I need to think of a name.

10-08-2012, 09:26 AM	#18
rhondah Mama's girl Phoebe Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nc Posts: 887	Wonderful news!! I hope the owners are grateful you and your DH give her a safe place for the night! __________________ Rhonda ...Mama to Phoebe RIP sweet girl

10-08-2012, 09:46 AM	#19
Tinksmygirl YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 435	Well she is gone. The owners didn't come. The man I spoke to this morning from the rescue came and got her. He said the owners didn't have a car that was running and so he offered to pick her up. I did tell him that I thought the dog needed vet care and he said he was going to speak with them about it. It sure doesn't take long to start getting attached. This experience has really opened my eyes to the possibility of maybe fostering in the future. Last edited by Tinksmygirl; 10-08-2012 at 09:48 AM. Reason: Spelling

10-08-2012, 10:51 AM	#21
KimInMD Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD. Posts: 1,078	No, Vicki, you are not a worry wart. I thought the same thing. If they don't have a car that runs, can they even afford the vet care she needs to remove the rotten teeth. OP- did the rescue provide you with a picture of her so that you could know it was a match, or did they just tell you it was a match? I'm thinking that this surely must have been a reputable rescue group. Seems like they really cared about getting her home. You did a good deed, and the world needs more angels like you. You just may have a future in fostering. __________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart

10-08-2012, 11:42 AM	#23
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	That poor girl... I hope they get her the vet care she needs. Thank you for taking her in. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-08-2012, 11:42 AM	#24
KimInMD Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD. Posts: 1,078	That's great. I'm sure that made you feel better. You did such a good thing rescuing that sweet baby. __________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart

10-08-2012, 07:58 AM	#17
YazminD My ♥, My Soul, My Love Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Akron. Ohio Posts: 2,898	Thank Goodness your husband was caring enough to pick this little girl up and I'm sure saved her life! God bless you for taking the time to give her a bath and showing her some love. I know if I were in your situation, I would have a very hard time handing this little girl back to the owners knowing she's been obviously neglected. I'm sure this little girl feels much better today and probably shows it! I would definitely say something to them about her teeth, and the pain they have to be causing her, along with the suffering she's enduring with the fleas! If its a situation where they can not afford to take care of this poor baby, maybe you could suggest a rescue center or if possible let you keep her. Again, God Bless you and your husband for caring. I'm praying the owners will do what's best for this precious little girl.

10-08-2012, 11:01 AM	#22
Tinksmygirl YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 435	Yes, it is a reputable rescue. It is actually a no kill shelter Lost Pets \| Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary That shelter takes all dogs picked up by animal control in Kent County, De. My thinking is the owners are having some financial difficulty. The man from the rescue assured me that he would make sure that she was going back to a safe home.

10-08-2012, 11:53 AM	#25
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	This is a very sad situation.....and made much sadder that she is going back to what I think is not a situation conducive to owning any dog, much less a Yorkie. If I had been that rescue person, I would have never volunteered to take that baby back to that situation....is it just me, or does that sound like they were trying to come up with a way to save face by not picking the pup up, because they KNOW they can not take care of her, and they dont really want her, another mouth to feed.......now, he is returning that baby to this dire situation. So sad...........bet next time they dump her, it will be farther away..... Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 10-08-2012 at 11:54 AM.

10-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#29
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I just wonder why she is still listed on that Web Site, if they say they were taking her to the owner. I just pray she will be ok. Please if you can follow up on her. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

10-10-2012, 08:29 AM	#30
Tinksmygirl YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 435	I am going to be fostering this sweet girl I called the rescue today to check on this girl. It turns out the people who thought this was their dog said it wasn't when he brought the dog to them. I am going to fill out paperwork to foster this girl and she will more then likely be spending the rest of her days with me. I will have a home inspection tomorrow afternoon and she will bring her to me then as she said she doesn't think my home is going to be a problem. My heart feels so much lighter now. I was so worried about her. I thought this was meant to be when my dh brought her home to me on Sunday. Now I need to think of a name.