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Timmy · 03-24-2007, 05:07 AM

okay this is the situation. I bought my house back in November and really never knew who my neighbors were...well my 10 yr old has become friends with the little boy next door. So he was playing in my yard with my son and my son tells me they have a yorkie and that she was real tiny. Well you knowme I had to ask the little boy if I could see her and we said yes. So I sais bring her over so she can meet mine and he said well let me wash her up because she is dirty (red flag) I said don't worry about that mine have been outside playing and they need a bath too. So he brought her over. OMG my babies look like giants next to her. I think she was 2 lbs at the max and 7 yrs old.

okay time to get to the story.....and what made me mad. I picked her up and her nails were so long that they were curling against her paw pads, she had matts under her paw pads, when she breathes or gets excited she makes a wierd noise like she has asthma...could it be collapsing treachea? She was so dirty and had this strong perfume smell to her. So you all know what I had to do.....I cut her nails, trimmed her paws and gave her a bath. Oh and when I was bathing her her hair was just falling out and she had so much gook in between her eyes. So i got her a pretty and pu a bow in her hair and took her next door to her mommy. SO this is my first time meeting this lady and I was very nice about the questions but one answer made me wanna just take this baby away from her. I asked is she's ever taken her to the vet for her breathing problem and she responded oh yeah I took her once to a vet and they wanted to put her on medication and I just didn't have the time...which is really the money but she didn't want to say that. Un-freakin believable!!! And to top it off she feeds her ALPO...this little girl is in desperate need of getting her mouth cleaned.

So here is when I need everyones help......I told the lady to bring her to me so I can cut her nails and all when ever she needed but I really want to rescue this baby. Should I wait a few months and get to know the lady and then smooth talk her into sellng her to me? It is obvious that she doesn't have the money to care for her so even if I educated her she wouldn't get the care.

What do all you think? Am I over reacting?

kandy313 · 03-24-2007, 05:17 AM

Not having the money to get the mediceine for the breathing problem is one thing,but i'm sure she can afford to bath the poor little thing. i think you should watch after it and make real good freinds with her and the dog and tell her if she gives you the dog you will buy the meds it needs and she can visit and even keep it over night sometimes,i dont it work

LittleBits Mom · 03-24-2007, 05:20 AM

Definately!! Smoothe your way in and take over girlfriend!! If she wasnt upset about you cleaning her up, then my guess is she could care less about her. Bake her cookies, help her plant some flowers this spring, buy some little $1 squishy bouncy balls for her son...schmoose baby schmoose her right into your palm and snatch that little furbaby right from her grubby paws.
Ok sorry that sounds a bit sneaky doesnt it. Nevermind, not sorry....do it!!!
That little one needs some major TLC and a vet visit. Let us know how it goes.
You can do it!!

JeanieK · 03-24-2007, 05:29 AM

i agree I would try to make up to her big time. she probably won't let you take it however because it might belong to the kid. Or the kid would be sad. but maybe you could pump the kid for some information, or even help to teach him how to care for it.

Timmy · 03-24-2007, 05:38 AM

I am going for it..... well the little boy was asking me what kind of food I feed mine because he wanted to know. Thats when I found out the junk she ate. I'm going to have her here tomorrow because its Mimi & Timmys b-day party and the little boy asked if he could bring her so I will take pics of her. Her name is Candy.

I just feel so bad of thinking this way because I know they love her but they are not educated. I'm going to educate them as much as I can and convince her to take her to a vet...if not I'll take her. I'll put the money out take her to the vet and let the vet explain to her how important it is that she gets proper care...then I'll sneak in....j/k

This is going to take a few months but either I will have her or this lady is going to start taking proper care of her.

florecita · 03-24-2007, 05:47 AM

Poor little baby

..... I can't believe people that get pets and don't take care of them! especially when they are so little...one of my yorkies is 1.5 at 2 months she is like a baby to me(they need extra care)
I wish you the best of luck in getting her!....like everybody says... be extra nice

ChestersMom · 03-24-2007, 05:53 AM

YOU GO GIRL! Remember, patience is a virtue. Just pray that God will take over and put all the right words in your mouth during this time. Resist the urge to be pushy. If you're able to vet/groom the dog while it still lives nextdoor, at least you know it's being cared for. As for the crummy food, at least she's being fed. Get some vitamins and give them to her when the opportunity arises.

EVERYBODY pray that God will find a way for this baby to make it out of the situation. He'll take care of the rest.

yorky4ME · 03-24-2007, 06:51 AM

Yeah.... get in there.... the little baby needs you! Why do people have pets that they don't take care of? I don't really get it either? When you get in close.... offer to babysit..

JeanieK · 03-24-2007, 07:14 AM

I bet she will see how pretty she is all groomed and want to keep her that way. And now that she knows that someone cares it might make a difference. Peer pressure is very powerful.

soneal · 03-24-2007, 07:33 AM

Sounds like a blessing that she lives beside you, I think you are meant to help this little baby out. I know everyone says get in good with the lady slowly, but have you thought of just asking her "If you ever want to get rid of your yorkie I would be glad to buy her, I have always wanted another and she is exactly what I am looking for." I just worry that she needs medical attention now with her breathing problem, who knows how long this poor baby has been going on like this. Maybe the lady would sell her to you now, it doesn't sound like she cares about at all her and probably would take money if she is in financial need. I think I am the only one thinking this way, so maybe my way isn't the best, but just my opinion and something more for you to think about. I can't wait to see pictures of her. Good luck whatever you do.

MarilynMonroe · 03-24-2007, 07:59 AM

hmm there are two sides, you could say can i buy her off you, but the woman will probably take offence, and you wont clap eyes on that dog again.... she wil think your interfering.

i think the best bet is to be friends, but dont always kepe it about the dog you know, talk about everything, its hard when all you want to do is take that darling and give her a proper home, being friends will enable you to see her house, find out her background etc, and get more of a scope on whats going on.....

PeanutnTobysmom · 03-24-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleBits Mom

Definately!! Smoothe your way in and take over girlfriend!! If she wasnt upset about you cleaning her up, then my guess is she could care less about her. Bake her cookies, help her plant some flowers this spring, buy some little $1 squishy bouncy balls for her son...schmoose baby schmoose her right into your palm and snatch that little furbaby right from her grubby paws.
Ok sorry that sounds a bit sneaky doesnt it. Nevermind, not sorry....do it!!!
That little one needs some major TLC and a vet visit. Let us know how it goes.
You can do it!!

LOL!!!

I agree with Jill!!! Sounds like you are already the best thing that has ever happened to this baby.

Percys_mamma · 03-24-2007, 10:52 AM

She is so lucky to have a neighbor like you! Maybe now that she sees her little girl all pretty, she will want to keep up on it? Although, it does sound like she isn't aware of the special needs of a yorkie (grooming, teeth, diet) I would be super nice to her, and offer to puppysit a lot. Is she kept inside or out? You might just get lucky and "end up" with her, or they will realize how to take better care of her. Either way it is win win. Just don't be pushy about it and make her defensive!

BlondieGirl87 · 03-24-2007, 11:12 AM

Aw, poor baby!

Tha is so sad that people can treat their dog like that! Especially one that is so small

I agree with the other posters, not having money to buy meds is one thing, if it was just that I'd still feel bad but bathing a dog and clipping it's nails costs practically nothing. If you're really bad off you could bathe your dog with your dish soap! It's just so sad when people let their dogs go like that, makes me angry

I am SO glad that this little girl found her way into her life. I think there's a reason why your son made friends with this little boy and why she found her way to you. I'd absolutely try to get her, and by being friends first, she'll feel more comfortable and probably be more open to selling her to you. It's the kindest thing the woman could do for that dog. If they don't have the money to care for her, giving/selling her to you who can and will care for her and love her is the best gift they could ever give her.

Good luck girl!!

Juliealfies mum · 03-24-2007, 11:21 AM

Good luck! Maybe with your help this little one will get a better life...once the little boy see's how you care for your little ones he will want to take care of his little dog!

03-24-2007, 05:07 AM	#1
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	I need your help YT'ers!!!!!!!!!! okay this is the situation. I bought my house back in November and really never knew who my neighbors were...well my 10 yr old has become friends with the little boy next door. So he was playing in my yard with my son and my son tells me they have a yorkie and that she was real tiny. Well you knowme I had to ask the little boy if I could see her and we said yes. So I sais bring her over so she can meet mine and he said well let me wash her up because she is dirty (red flag) I said don't worry about that mine have been outside playing and they need a bath too. So he brought her over. OMG my babies look like giants next to her. I think she was 2 lbs at the max and 7 yrs old. okay time to get to the story.....and what made me mad. I picked her up and her nails were so long that they were curling against her paw pads, she had matts under her paw pads, when she breathes or gets excited she makes a wierd noise like she has asthma...could it be collapsing treachea? She was so dirty and had this strong perfume smell to her. So you all know what I had to do.....I cut her nails, trimmed her paws and gave her a bath. Oh and when I was bathing her her hair was just falling out and she had so much gook in between her eyes. So i got her a pretty and pu a bow in her hair and took her next door to her mommy. SO this is my first time meeting this lady and I was very nice about the questions but one answer made me wanna just take this baby away from her. I asked is she's ever taken her to the vet for her breathing problem and she responded oh yeah I took her once to a vet and they wanted to put her on medication and I just didn't have the time...which is really the money but she didn't want to say that. Un-freakin believable!!! And to top it off she feeds her ALPO...this little girl is in desperate need of getting her mouth cleaned. So here is when I need everyones help......I told the lady to bring her to me so I can cut her nails and all when ever she needed but I really want to rescue this baby. Should I wait a few months and get to know the lady and then smooth talk her into sellng her to me? It is obvious that she doesn't have the money to care for her so even if I educated her she wouldn't get the care. What do all you think? Am I over reacting?

03-24-2007, 05:20 AM	#3
LittleBits Mom Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 671	Go for it!! Definately!! Smoothe your way in and take over girlfriend!! If she wasnt upset about you cleaning her up, then my guess is she could care less about her. Bake her cookies, help her plant some flowers this spring, buy some little $1 squishy bouncy balls for her son...schmoose baby schmoose her right into your palm and snatch that little furbaby right from her grubby paws. Ok sorry that sounds a bit sneaky doesnt it. Nevermind, not sorry....do it!!! That little one needs some major TLC and a vet visit. Let us know how it goes. You can do it!! __________________ Have a great day!! Jill (LittleBits Mom)

03-24-2007, 06:51 AM	#8
yorky4ME Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 605	yeah... Yeah.... get in there.... the little baby needs you! Why do people have pets that they don't take care of? I don't really get it either? When you get in close.... offer to babysit..

03-24-2007, 07:33 AM	#10
soneal I love my Lily Pie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: west virginia Posts: 1,175	Sounds like a blessing that she lives beside you, I think you are meant to help this little baby out. I know everyone says get in good with the lady slowly, but have you thought of just asking her "If you ever want to get rid of your yorkie I would be glad to buy her, I have always wanted another and she is exactly what I am looking for." I just worry that she needs medical attention now with her breathing problem, who knows how long this poor baby has been going on like this. Maybe the lady would sell her to you now, it doesn't sound like she cares about at all her and probably would take money if she is in financial need. I think I am the only one thinking this way, so maybe my way isn't the best, but just my opinion and something more for you to think about. I can't wait to see pictures of her. Good luck whatever you do. __________________ Lily Buffy Rocco

03-24-2007, 07:59 AM	#11
MarilynMonroe YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent, england Posts: 315	hmm there are two sides, you could say can i buy her off you, but the woman will probably take offence, and you wont clap eyes on that dog again.... she wil think your interfering. i think the best bet is to be friends, but dont always kepe it about the dog you know, talk about everything, its hard when all you want to do is take that darling and give her a proper home, being friends will enable you to see her house, find out her background etc, and get more of a scope on whats going on..... __________________ BabyGirl Gracie is my world!

03-24-2007, 05:17 AM	#2
kandy313 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: prestonsburg,ky Posts: 105	Not having the money to get the mediceine for the breathing problem is one thing,but i'm sure she can afford to bath the poor little thing. i think you should watch after it and make real good freinds with her and the dog and tell her if she gives you the dog you will buy the meds it needs and she can visit and even keep it over night sometimes,i dont it work

03-24-2007, 05:29 AM	#4
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	i agree I would try to make up to her big time. she probably won't let you take it however because it might belong to the kid. Or the kid would be sad. but maybe you could pump the kid for some information, or even help to teach him how to care for it.

03-24-2007, 05:38 AM	#5
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	I am going for it..... well the little boy was asking me what kind of food I feed mine because he wanted to know. Thats when I found out the junk she ate. I'm going to have her here tomorrow because its Mimi & Timmys b-day party and the little boy asked if he could bring her so I will take pics of her. Her name is Candy. I just feel so bad of thinking this way because I know they love her but they are not educated. I'm going to educate them as much as I can and convince her to take her to a vet...if not I'll take her. I'll put the money out take her to the vet and let the vet explain to her how important it is that she gets proper care...then I'll sneak in....j/k This is going to take a few months but either I will have her or this lady is going to start taking proper care of her.

03-24-2007, 05:47 AM	#6
florecita Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: new hampshire Posts: 89	Poor little baby ..... I can't believe people that get pets and don't take care of them! especially when they are so little...one of my yorkies is 1.5 at 2 months she is like a baby to me(they need extra care) I wish you the best of luck in getting her!....like everybody says... be extra nice

03-24-2007, 05:53 AM	#7
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	YOU GO GIRL! Remember, patience is a virtue. Just pray that God will take over and put all the right words in your mouth during this time. Resist the urge to be pushy. If you're able to vet/groom the dog while it still lives nextdoor, at least you know it's being cared for. As for the crummy food, at least she's being fed. Get some vitamins and give them to her when the opportunity arises. EVERYBODY pray that God will find a way for this baby to make it out of the situation. He'll take care of the rest.

03-24-2007, 07:14 AM	#9
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I bet she will see how pretty she is all groomed and want to keep her that way. And now that she knows that someone cares it might make a difference. Peer pressure is very powerful.

03-24-2007, 10:52 AM	#13
Percys_mamma Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palmetto, Fl Posts: 293	She is so lucky to have a neighbor like you! Maybe now that she sees her little girl all pretty, she will want to keep up on it? Although, it does sound like she isn't aware of the special needs of a yorkie (grooming, teeth, diet) I would be super nice to her, and offer to puppysit a lot. Is she kept inside or out? You might just get lucky and "end up" with her, or they will realize how to take better care of her. Either way it is win win. Just don't be pushy about it and make her defensive! __________________ 3 Furbabies + 2 children = 1 happy family Say hi to us on dogster! We have been egged!!

03-24-2007, 11:12 AM	#14
BlondieGirl87 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :) Posts: 4,236	Aw, poor baby! Tha is so sad that people can treat their dog like that! Especially one that is so small I agree with the other posters, not having money to buy meds is one thing, if it was just that I'd still feel bad but bathing a dog and clipping it's nails costs practically nothing. If you're really bad off you could bathe your dog with your dish soap! It's just so sad when people let their dogs go like that, makes me angry I am SO glad that this little girl found her way into her life. I think there's a reason why your son made friends with this little boy and why she found her way to you. I'd absolutely try to get her, and by being friends first, she'll feel more comfortable and probably be more open to selling her to you. It's the kindest thing the woman could do for that dog. If they don't have the money to care for her, giving/selling her to you who can and will care for her and love her is the best gift they could ever give her. Good luck girl!!

03-24-2007, 11:21 AM	#15
Juliealfies mum YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 2,224	Good luck! Maybe with your help this little one will get a better life...once the little boy see's how you care for your little ones he will want to take care of his little dog! __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie