Found Yorkie. What to do?

[CouversMom]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Her house must be a smelly mess if he is marking everywhere! Neutering will not fix the problem~for sure~if he has been marking for years. In addition to neutering she needs belly bands and a LOT of Nature's Miracle and a black light to clean up all the urine.

I know! I just cringe at the thought of how her house must be. He was a little pee terrorist. I could not turn around for a second or he would be peeing on something else

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Just keep working on her and hopefully she will follow through. Really the female needs to be spayed too. What if she got out while in heat? You need to get it out there to her that she is raising the risk of mammary cancer with each heat for her little female too.

If she gets into contact with me again, I will definitely try to help her understand this.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by CouversMom

I know this, but I'm hoping that I convinced her that it will fix it and she will get him neutered. At this point, I'm just crossing my fingers that she follows through and I can help her with other issues afterwards.

Oh that's good. I was just pointing it out so that the lady can't get mad at you in case the neutering doesn't fix it. I'm so glad you're offering to help educate this person. Big hugs to you!!!

[margaritaville]

I'm glad you found his owner. Did he seem excited to see her?

[cathys]

You did a good thing, I'm sorry you feel sad. As much as we would like, we can't make anyone do what we want, if they don't agree. Hopefully you taught her something and she will follow through, but even if she doesn't, you saved him, for that you should be proud.

[Rhetts_mama]

I'm glad that Monster had an owner that was looking for him, but sad that she needs some encouragement to do what is responsible for him and his housemate.

[keokis mom]

I still think it's great that you helped this little boy- I'm sorry you're sad- us dog lovers get attached and can sometimes see how our babies are so blessed to be spoiled and some just don't have it as good. I'm glad you were able to inform Monsters mommy- I hope she neuters him- I'm glad you are going to be grooming them- you can be his angel from a far

[Pateut]

Oh how darling!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[Ringo1]

I'm glad you found his owner. Perhaps she picked up a few good tips from you that will help her properly care for him.

I echo everyone's 'Well Done'!!!

[YorkieMother]

Originally Posted by CouversMom

Alright everyone. 'Monster' just went home to his family.

The lady called me and gave me a description and it fit him to a T. She came over with her laptop and showed me pictures and even brought her female yorkie along.

I feel good... but sad at the same time. She is an uninformed owner and did not know that neutering him might help curb his marking. She also thinks that her dogs cannot have babies because they aren't 'interested' in eachother.

She tried to give me $50, but I wouldn't let her and asked her to just get him neutered instead of giving me money. I gave her the name of the vet I called today and the time he was scheduled to be neutered. I am really hoping she follows through and gets him fixed.

She said she wants to pay me to cut her dog's hair. I will do it for free just so I know they do not stay matted like they are.

I guess there isn't much I can do now... just be happy he is home again

You did all you can do for now and very well. What if you stay gently in contact and she learns good stuff from you or down the road decides to rehome to you or have you help rehome. You opened a door.

Good job.

JL

[kpstoybox]

So happy to hear that Monster is home!! Well done!!

[celstu1]

awww good job! He sure was a cutie!!! This is a prime example of how we as YT members have so much to give to other dog owners!!! The woman sounds like she cares for her dogs, she found you pretty quick and she even wanted to give $$ for finding him. She wants you to groom them, what a great way to keep in touch with her and help her to learn more about this breed and how fascinating they are, but stubborn and headstrong too!
You are wonderful!! Kudos to you!

[CouversMom]

Thanks everyone I really hope she contacts me again.

[IamMiasmom]

I am glad it was a case of someone missing their little one. Yes wish they had taken better care of him but glad he is home and hope they do neuter him.

[yorkie_mama22]

I'm happy that Monster found his home, what a name lol

I'm sorry you feel sad but it does sound like this lady must care for her dog. How many others are found lost and noone ever is out looking for them.

Some people love and care for their pets but don't go to the extremes that some of the people on here go to. I love my dogs and I take care of them as best as I can by grooming them, bathing them, doing their hair etc. I don't really "dress" them up often and I don't even own any bows for their hair. Some people like to go the extra step in "spoiling" their dogs and others don't.

My mom has a yorkie and she had long hair, I always told my mom about grooming her and brushing her daily. Bathes etc. Well when I had her for 3 weeks and my mom was out of town, she had lots of mattes in her hair. I was kind of mad at my mom for letting her hair get like that and I went ahead and groomed her, shaved all her hair off and left it on the head which was still matted but I didn't want to have her totally bald. My mom just didn't brush her daily and was ignorant to the fact that it should be done every day to be properly cared for. I mean I guess you would consider that as someone who neglects their animal?

But my mom loves her dog very much and takes proper care of her, she may not be all into doing the hair and dressing her up, but she thinks that is silly. She laughs at me sometimes when I do it. She thinks they are "dogs" and should be treated like a dog.

YOu can't be mad at someone because they don't spoil their dogs rotten.

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

...What I see from this is the bigger picture that she wants you to groom her two pups and that is a GREAT way to keep in touch with her.

Think of it this way~there is always education going on with YT and our members. We keep talking and spreading the word and now if you keep in touch with this owner maybe you can do the same with her.


You might have entered this little guys life to work a little magic.

These are things I thought when I read the update.

OP, You did a good thing and hopefully will be blessed to be able to help educate her on other issues. I hope you are able to stay in contact with her.