Advice on Lou'e getting (possibly) a Sister

[sandrag86]

Hey everyone!
Just needed a little insight/opinion on my situation.
I took my little one to the groomer the other day ~ before I go on, Lou'e is just over a year old, just over 4lbs (quite small) and very spoiled. I am trying to get him socialized with other dogs but when we go out for walks he is still pretty fearful. He is not so bad one on one with certain dogs though.
My groomer told me that one of her clients can no lover care for one of her yorkies. An 8 year old girl who is apparently pure bred and CKC registered (not that this matters to me). Apparently she was $1200 and this lady needs to find a home for this girl by November. If she doesn't find a good home for her by then that she will probably put her down (??). Anyways. I was asked if I was interested. Of course I don't want her to be out down! And if anything I could foster this girl until I myself could find her a very good permanent home.
This pup apparently does not like other female dogs or children.
She is not spayed either.
Was wondering what some of you thought and what you would do in this situation?
The woman will also not be giving the breeding papers. She doesn't want the new owners breeding the dog. She just wants her to go to a loving home.

Thanks in advance!! )

[Marhcarter]

Most important, do you have children?
Do you plan to have this dog spayed immediately?
Does this dog have any medical problems? If so, are you prepared for the potential cost involved?

I would hate to see a dog put down just because the owner doesn't want her any more. That is tragic.

I say, go with your heart. Maybe have a test introduction between her and Lou prior to making a final decision.
Good luck!

[Oddsock]

Hope you or someone takes her in soon, I'd ask about this dogs medical history and have her spayed (if you take her in) if she's well enough for the operation and ask why it hasn't been done before, ie medical reason, has she had a litter?

What she cost doesn't always mean anything, bad breeder can charge a fortune, as well as wonderful breeders.
Please keep us updated.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Most important, do you have children?
Do you plan to have this dog spayed immediately?
Does this dog have any medical problems? If so, are you prepared for the potential cost involved?

I would hate to see a dog put down just because the owner doesn't want her any more. That is tragic.

I say, go with your heart. Maybe have a test introduction between her and Lou prior to making a final decision.
Good luck!

Just so you know: CKC registration -- if she means Canadian Kennel Club, great. If she means Continental Kennel Club, that is an open registry that doesn't have as much meaning as AKC.

Max was like Lou, a little over a year old, not much interaction with other dogs, and very much an only child. We brought his brother home and they get along great. There were a few challenges to overcome, but otherwise great.

I hope this girl can be spayed immediately and put in a good home, and not be put down for no reason.

[sandrag86]

I do not have any children.
I do plan on doing a test intro sometime this week.
Unfortunately as much as I want to spay her I don't have the funds right now. Is it safe to spay at an age such as 8 years?
I really don't want this lady to put her dog down.
I did tell her that if Lou'e and her don't get along that I will try my very hardest to help her find a really good home to go to.

Are there any questions I should be asking this lady?
I am to meet the pup at the groomers...but the lady doesn't want to be there, as she said she will find it too hard if I do decide to take her. I did speak with her over the phone the other night and she seemed very nice, quite emotional.
I really want to follow my heart and take this pup...but not sure if I can financially care for two puppies. Is this age gap too big too? Between a rambunctious 1 year old and an 8 year old?

[Magnus]

I'm sorry... but why is this lady putting down a perfectly fine dog (assuming there may be health issue(s)) if she can't find her a good home? Why not give her up to a yorkie shelter where the dog would have a better chance of finding a new home??

I'm not trying to be critical but it doesn't make sense to me... There are always other options...

I hope things work out for you.... Reading your post and the words you use. I feel like if you don't take the pup, it might hang over you head for a long time thinking about her.. Perhaps you can contact yorkie rescue groups to see if they can help or give you advice on how to approach this. Good luck.

[sandrag86]

Magnus ~ I really couldn't tell you where her train of thought is coming from with regards to her putting down her dog...she said she would rather put her down then her go to a "bad" home...or somewhere where she will be bred off. I agree with you...it really would be better for her to go to a Yorkie shelter, or a shelter in general where they would find her a better home (there are no Yorkie type rescues where I am).

Of course there are always other options - I am with you there!

Of course I feel like a rock in a hard place right now. I will be ridden over with guilt if I don't take her. If I don't personally take her then now I am in the position that I myself HAVE to find her a home and a perfect one at that.

[sandrag86]

Oh and I am really hoping there are no health issues...apparently though she does pee if you go to grab her... ???
This will not bode well with the boyfriend...who is a crazy carpet clean man. :/

[impish]

I hope you meet this person before you go any further. This sounds weird to me.

And what is a huge red flag to me - is she would pay to have her put down but not to spay her to prevent her "fears" in the first place?

I think you are going to have a challenge with this dog. Bless you and good luck.

[sandrag86]

Thank you impish.
My boyfriend agrees...this is all very shady...
I met the pup the other night and she has very bad teeth. I asked the lady through text today if she could take her to a vet to get an evaluation on her.
She bluntly said no...take the dog or leave her. But if I don't decide to take her that she will put her down.

[impish]

Hun... I've heard you mention that your finances are limited. My suggestion would be to look at all of the options including rescuing her and turning her into a rescue where she can get expert care, and find a good home that is able to deal with the challenges this pup might be facing right now. If you can do it yourself - fantastic! But don't beat yourself up if you can't. I personally wouldn't assume anything this lady is saying is true.

How reputable is your groomer? What kind of relationship does the groomer have with this breeder and how long has she known her?

Just some things to think about. I get rescuing - but it has to be done with eyes wide open and this seems less than clear.

[ShowGirlLola]

I'm sorry but I wouldn't take this dog.
You don't know what you're getting into financially or behaviorally, or if your dog will get along with her.

IMO this woman is emotionally blackmailing you and I wouldn't trust anything she says. If she really loved her dog and wanted you to take it she should be doing everything she can to make you comfortable.
I'd want to go to the vet with her and the dog and keep the dog for a week or so to see how she fits in.

[impish]

Blackmail is never a good thing and at this point - you just can't trust anything because you don't have enough information - including whether they will "put the dog down."

Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

I'm sorry but I wouldn't take this dog.
You don't know what you're getting into financially or behaviorally, or if your dog will get along with her.

IMO this woman is emotionally blackmailing you and I wouldn't trust anything she says. If she really loved her dog and wanted you to take it she should be doing everything she can to make you comfortable.
I'd want to go to the vet with her and the dog and keep the dog for a week or so to see how she fits in.

[sandrag86]

I did end up picking the dog up on Friday.

The thing is ~ I know it's emotional blackmail.
But the other problem is I would have never forgiven myself if I had not taken her. I would instead now sit here and wonder if this woman really did put this girl down. And that would have hung over my head for the rest of my life.
Who knows. Maybe she might not have. But I would never know.
And emotionally I wouldn't be able to deal with it.

I know I can't save all the dogs in the world.
But after seeing this pup and her giving me a little kiss. I could turn my back on her.
I did update everyone in the other thread about what happened at the vets. Now I will see how she does with Lou'e and watch how things go behaviorally.
If things don't work out I know I have someone else that is willing to take her.
I will try and post a pic of her later on. Thanksgiving in Canada this weekend so things are a little crazy busy here.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians here on YT.

[Oddsock]

oh well done! Look forward to the pic's. Wishing you a load of good luck, that it all works out well for you both.

Originally Posted by sandrag86

I did end up picking the dog up on Friday.

The thing is ~ I know it's emotional blackmail.
But the other problem is I would have never forgiven myself if I had not taken her. I would instead now sit here and wonder if this woman really did put this girl down. And that would have hung over my head for the rest of my life.
Who knows. Maybe she might not have. But I would never know.
And emotionally I wouldn't be able to deal with it.

I know I can't save all the dogs in the world.
But after seeing this pup and her giving me a little kiss. I could turn my back on her.
I did update everyone in the other thread about what happened at the vets. Now I will see how she does with Lou'e and watch how things go behaviorally.
If things don't work out I know I have someone else that is willing to take her.
I will try and post a pic of her later on. Thanksgiving in Canada this weekend so things are a little crazy busy here.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians here on YT.