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yavenay · 09-11-2011, 02:41 PM

My Brandi was a 7 yr old rescue when I got her. She was used strictly for breeding and as a result didn't really have any socialization skills at all. She was kept in a crate for most of her life. Because of this, she either had no interest in other dogs or she would snap at them. She's gotten much better since I got her but she still had a long way to go.

This weekend, I had the opportunity to dogsit my friend's yorkie and it has been wonderful. Brandi did not get possessive or jealous. It was like she knew Scooter needed a little extra attention so that he wouldn't be so scared. I got him on Friday and by Saturday, I had a little yorkie trail following me around the house. Both of them followed me everywhere I went. Scooter was beginning to relax enough to even play. He still hasn't eaten as much but his owner is coming to pick him up tonight so I'm sure once he gets home he will eat much better.

Anyway for the first time in 4 yrs, Brandi (she's 11 now) has started playing with him, not much but I've never seen her play with any dog ever! Scooter is 5 yrs old and still likes to play. I was so happy to see her finally playing.

Now my cat on the otherhand was more like "Oh Gawd, there's two of them" and has been in hiding since Friday. She comes out to eat and lounge on the deck but she's been keeping her distance. Oh and the other thing, not having a male pet, poor Scooter did his fair share of marking. At first I was like, "wow you potty alot" then it darn on me he was marking

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Teresa Ford · 09-11-2011, 02:49 PM

Thank You for sharing your story. God love you Brandi Girl and your mommy too !

yavenay · 09-11-2011, 02:56 PM

Thank you. She and my cat are the loves of my life. Wheneve I see either one of them do something out of the ordinary, it just brightens my day. Zoey at 13 is still a kitten at heart. I still hear her run through the house at night. I thought Brandi would never be playful. I guess all it took was the right yorkie.

hnybun128 · 09-11-2011, 03:18 PM

I completely teared up when I read your post. God bless you for giving that poor baby a 2nd chance and way to go, Brandi!

Perrella · 09-11-2011, 03:44 PM

Aw...so glad Brandi found some pleasure with her new friend. Maybe he can visit again just for play and companionship

for a little while at least.

What a sweet person you are to give this little girl the good life that she so deserves. Bless you both.

southernbelle04 · 09-11-2011, 04:00 PM

Aw, how sweet!

09-11-2011, 02:41 PM	#1
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	So proud of Brandi! My Brandi was a 7 yr old rescue when I got her. She was used strictly for breeding and as a result didn't really have any socialization skills at all. She was kept in a crate for most of her life. Because of this, she either had no interest in other dogs or she would snap at them. She's gotten much better since I got her but she still had a long way to go. This weekend, I had the opportunity to dogsit my friend's yorkie and it has been wonderful. Brandi did not get possessive or jealous. It was like she knew Scooter needed a little extra attention so that he wouldn't be so scared. I got him on Friday and by Saturday, I had a little yorkie trail following me around the house. Both of them followed me everywhere I went. Scooter was beginning to relax enough to even play. He still hasn't eaten as much but his owner is coming to pick him up tonight so I'm sure once he gets home he will eat much better. Anyway for the first time in 4 yrs, Brandi (she's 11 now) has started playing with him, not much but I've never seen her play with any dog ever! Scooter is 5 yrs old and still likes to play. I was so happy to see her finally playing. Now my cat on the otherhand was more like "Oh Gawd, there's two of them" and has been in hiding since Friday. She comes out to eat and lounge on the deck but she's been keeping her distance. Oh and the other thing, not having a male pet, poor Scooter did his fair share of marking. At first I was like, "wow you potty alot" then it darn on me he was marking.

09-11-2011, 02:49 PM	#2
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Thank You for sharing your story. God love you Brandi Girl and your mommy too ! __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

09-11-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
hnybun128 I ♥ Maci & Mojo Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morris, IL, USA Posts: 856	I completely teared up when I read your post. God bless you for giving that poor baby a 2nd chance and way to go, Brandi! __________________ Gina ~Mojo , Maci ~ Sweetie, Katie, Coco Chanel, & Figaro

09-11-2011, 03:44 PM	#5
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Aw...so glad Brandi found some pleasure with her new friend. Maybe he can visit again just for play and companionship for a little while at least. What a sweet person you are to give this little girl the good life that she so deserves. Bless you both. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

09-11-2011, 04:00 PM	#6
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Aw, how sweet! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

09-11-2011, 02:56 PM	#3
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	Thank you. She and my cat are the loves of my life. Wheneve I see either one of them do something out of the ordinary, it just brightens my day. Zoey at 13 is still a kitten at heart. I still hear her run through the house at night. I thought Brandi would never be playful. I guess all it took was the right yorkie.