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yorkiemomma222 · 07-29-2009, 04:43 PM

I was in the backyard with Tinky, my mother, and a friend. She absolutely LOVES the grass, so she was pouncing and hopping around, just like a bunny. We were keeping a close eye on her, but then she went towards a corner of my lawn, probably around 4 feet away from us. I thought it was safe, but you know what happened?

A big HAWK swooped over, zooming for Tinky thinking she was a little bunny. My mom screamed, which made the hawk startled, and he glided right over our heads, 3 feet away. I snatched Tinky up and ran inside.

Guys, I'm warning you, please watch your babies when you let them out.
Whether you live in the California area or not, just watch them incase,

I almost had a heart attack today.

I cannot let go of Tinky.

MizMaRLeysMoM86 · 07-29-2009, 04:47 PM

Oh goodness! Thank god your baby is ok! I remember reading a thread about this about 2 months ago. Similar stories. You can never be too careful! I know I would have had a heart attack. We have really big crows around here that are bigger than Marley and even those scare me bc they aren't scared of ANYTHING! And their beaks are HUGE! They could tear her to pieces. Again, I am glad your baby is ok!!

Connie · 07-29-2009, 04:47 PM

OMGosh! I'm so glad that Tinky is still with you! How terribly scary! Those hawks can be so sneaky too...just come out of nowhere...like what happened with you today. Thank goodness your mom screamed to startle that hawk! That was too close for comfort!

lexipoo · 07-29-2009, 04:47 PM

OMG! How scarry is that I am so glad you were there to save her. I have heard stories about just that kind of thing happening. We live on a lake and never let Lexi out of our sight either we have seen owls and hawks and eagles and osprey swooping all around us and it is so darn scarry. I am happy your little furbaby is safe in your arms
Hugs Cheryl & Lexi

Chili Dawg · 07-29-2009, 04:50 PM

There was a rather large hawk in the next door neighbor's huge palm tree this past sunday. It hung around for about a half hour. I managed to snap a few photos of it. Finally two squirrels scared it off. Don't know if it had any intentions of going after Zena, but the thought crossed my mind. She is 7.5 pounds and a bit large for hawk prey hopefully.

mjharpst · 07-29-2009, 04:54 PM

I live in Michigan and that is a huge fear! I am so glad to hear that you were able to get to Tinky in time! What a scary experience for you, good thing you were able to startle that hawk, oh my goodness!

yorkiemomma222 · 07-29-2009, 05:00 PM

Thanks guys, Tinky had no clue what was going on though

She probably was confused about why I took her inside so early though.

MizMaRLeysMoM86 · 07-29-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili Dawg

There was a rather large hawk in the next door neighbor's huge palm tree this past sunday. It hung around for about a half hour. I managed to snap a few photos of it. Finally two squirrels scared it off. Don't know if it had any intentions of going after Zena, but the thought crossed my mind. She is 7.5 pounds and a bit large for hawk prey hopefully.

I've seen on TV and heard of hawks snatching up baby deer so 7.5 lb is not too big! Please, always keep a watchful eye out, and if it were me, if i knew hawks were in the area I would keep my dog on a leash.

lovespandp · 07-29-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemomma222

I was in the backyard with Tinky, my mother, and a friend. She absolutely LOVES the grass, so she was pouncing and hopping around, just like a bunny. We were keeping a close eye on her, but then she went towards a corner of my lawn, probably around 4 feet away from us. I thought it was safe, but you know what happened?

A big HAWK swooped over, zooming for Tinky thinking she was a little bunny. My mom screamed, which made the hawk startled, and he glided right over our heads, 3 feet away. I snatched Tinky up and ran inside.

Guys, I'm warning you, please watch your babies when you let them out.
Whether you live in the California area or not, just watch them incase,

I almost had a heart attack today.

I cannot let go of Tinky.

Wow I am soo glad to hear that hawk didnt get his meal!!!!
The same extact thing happened to me like a month ago..Good thing for hubby's mom bc she screamed as well!!!!! Yes we have to watch our babies like HAWKS

Amanda7 · 07-29-2009, 05:34 PM

This is a constant fear of mine. Every time I let my boys out on the deck, I have to search the sky first to check for hawks. There are so many around here it gives me nightmares! I can't take my eyes off my yorkies for a second.

Thank goodness you were able to avert tragedy today. This is a wake-up call for all of us.

yorkie_mama22 · 07-29-2009, 06:34 PM

Close call! wow I am so happy your baby is safe and you were able to get her! I have read an article in our paper about this happening to a yorkie, luckily the guy was able to get his dog. This is a huge fear and it is a shame we have to worry about this because I know these baby yorkies just love to pounch around the grass!!

mscat · 07-29-2009, 06:40 PM

SO glad your mother screamed and scared the hawk away! Birds of prey can and will snatch up a meal , fast! How frightning that must of been . I am very glad this was a happy ending , and a warning to us all to be very careful. I have huge owls out where I live, that scare me . We can never be too careful when it comes to our little ones.

yorkiemomma222 · 07-29-2009, 07:06 PM

Bahh it all scares me.

Thanks for all the encouragement though

suda · 07-29-2009, 07:06 PM

So glad you Mum screamed it could have been such a nightmare day for you otherwise, just the thought of it makes me tremble. Extra kisses for your baby and hugs for you too

SweetPea53 · 07-29-2009, 07:12 PM

I am so glad your baby is alright....I am in California also and have never given a thought about predators till I got my yorkie...She doesn't go out without me being right there with her....

07-29-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
yorkiemomma222 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 100	Hawksss!!!!! I was in the backyard with Tinky, my mother, and a friend. She absolutely LOVES the grass, so she was pouncing and hopping around, just like a bunny. We were keeping a close eye on her, but then she went towards a corner of my lawn, probably around 4 feet away from us. I thought it was safe, but you know what happened? A big *HAWK* swooped over, zooming for Tinky thinking she was a little bunny. My mom screamed, which made the hawk startled, and he glided right over our heads, 3 feet away. I snatched Tinky up and ran inside. Guys, I'm warning you, please watch your babies when you let them out. Whether you live in the California area or not, just watch them incase, I almost had a heart attack today. I cannot let go of Tinky. __________________ Tinky, my Who let the dogs out?

07-29-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
MizMaRLeysMoM86 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Misawa AB, Japan Posts: 582	Oh goodness! Thank god your baby is ok! I remember reading a thread about this about 2 months ago. Similar stories. You can never be too careful! I know I would have had a heart attack. We have really big crows around here that are bigger than Marley and even those scare me bc they aren't scared of ANYTHING! And their beaks are HUGE! They could tear her to pieces. Again, I am glad your baby is ok!! __________________ *"No man can be condemed for owning a dog.* As long as he has a dog, he has a friend; and the poorer he gets, the better friend he has."

07-29-2009, 04:47 PM	#3
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	OMGosh! I'm so glad that Tinky is still with you! How terribly scary! Those hawks can be so sneaky too...just come out of nowhere...like what happened with you today. Thank goodness your mom screamed to startle that hawk! That was too close for comfort! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

07-29-2009, 04:54 PM	#6
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	I live in Michigan and that is a huge fear! I am so glad to hear that you were able to get to Tinky in time! What a scary experience for you, good thing you were able to startle that hawk, oh my goodness! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

07-29-2009, 05:00 PM	#7
yorkiemomma222 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 100	Thanks guys, Tinky had no clue what was going on though She probably was confused about why I took her inside so early though. __________________ Tinky, my Who let the dogs out?

07-29-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
lexipoo Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,892	OMG! How scarry is that I am so glad you were there to save her. I have heard stories about just that kind of thing happening. We live on a lake and never let Lexi out of our sight either we have seen owls and hawks and eagles and osprey swooping all around us and it is so darn scarry. I am happy your little furbaby is safe in your arms Hugs Cheryl & Lexi

07-29-2009, 04:50 PM	#5
Chili Dawg Currently Suspended! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 115	There was a rather large hawk in the next door neighbor's huge palm tree this past sunday. It hung around for about a half hour. I managed to snap a few photos of it. Finally two squirrels scared it off. Don't know if it had any intentions of going after Zena, but the thought crossed my mind. She is 7.5 pounds and a bit large for hawk prey hopefully.

07-29-2009, 05:34 PM	#10
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	This is a constant fear of mine. Every time I let my boys out on the deck, I have to search the sky first to check for hawks. There are so many around here it gives me nightmares! I can't take my eyes off my yorkies for a second. Thank goodness you were able to avert tragedy today. This is a wake-up call for all of us. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

07-29-2009, 06:34 PM	#11
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	Close call! wow I am so happy your baby is safe and you were able to get her! I have read an article in our paper about this happening to a yorkie, luckily the guy was able to get his dog. This is a huge fear and it is a shame we have to worry about this because I know these baby yorkies just love to pounch around the grass!!

07-29-2009, 06:40 PM	#12
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	SO glad your mother screamed and scared the hawk away! Birds of prey can and will snatch up a meal , fast! How frightning that must of been . I am very glad this was a happy ending , and a warning to us all to be very careful. I have huge owls out where I live, that scare me . We can never be too careful when it comes to our little ones. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#13
yorkiemomma222 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 100	Bahh it all scares me. Thanks for all the encouragement though __________________ Tinky, my Who let the dogs out?

07-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#14
suda YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,039	So glad you Mum screamed it could have been such a nightmare day for you otherwise, just the thought of it makes me tremble. Extra kisses for your baby and hugs for you too __________________ I'm so in love with my little boy George

07-29-2009, 07:12 PM	#15
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	I am so glad your baby is alright....I am in California also and have never given a thought about predators till I got my yorkie...She doesn't go out without me being right there with her.... __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy