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JuniorMintz
07-10-2006, 08:14 AM
SOOOOO...

I didn't write about this earlier, because I'm lazy and because of the hacks and whatnot. But we're back, so here goes nothin'!

About 2 months ago, my coworker found a male Yorkie behind the dumpster while taking out the trash. She gave him to me, and he was filthy, but very sweet and loving... the best dog ever!

I freaked out because I've wanted a Yorkie my whole life, and was so excited to finally have one!

I took him home, first stopping at the Petco by my home to stock up on all sorts of stuff... food, treats, a collar (he had none), toys, a carrier, a bed, etc... then I gave him a good bath, flea treatment (he had a few) and a trim (he had all kinds of foxtails and burrs in his hair).

Then I realized (too late) that the only thing I had forgotten to do in all the excitement was to call my husband and tell him I found a dog. :o

So, after a bit of pouting and puppy eyes (from me AND the dog), he relented, and life was good!

I should have known things were too good to be true. He was perfectly housetrained. He got along with everybody (but especially me). He didn't mind car rides or having his teeth brushed, and didn't fuss *too* much at bathtime.

We woke up early every morning for walks (I *never* wake up early!), he slept on my chest every night, and he whined whenever I had to leave him behind for work. In the meanwhile, I had posted a few signs near where he was found that read "FOUND-Dog. Call to ID." No way was I going to give him up without a fight!

Still, I always knew in the back of my head that if I ever found out that he belonged to someone, I would have to give him back.

I'm terrible with choosing names. On the day I finally named him Charlie, I got the phone call from my mother.

Someone had finally placed an ad looking for him. I sat at my desk and stared at the wall for a while and thought about it... why did she take so long to place an ad? Was it possible there had been a mistake? Charlie was filthy when I found him, she was probably a terrible mother who didn't deserve him anyway!

But finally, I picked up the phone, and she was able to ID him quite easily.

I was crushed. And also terribly embarrassed, because I'm not usually one to cry but I had to rush out of my office into the bathroom choking back sobs and this was in front of about 8 or 9 people. They must have thought I was nuts.

So, that evening I met her at the promised place and gave Charlie back. Turns out his name was Delucca. I like Charlie better. :(

She was happy to have him back, but something about the whole thing just really pissed me off. The way she was acting, you could tell that the main reason she liked him was because Yorkies are expensive dogs, not because she loved HIM. Giving Charlie back was one of the hardest things I've had to do in a loooong time. I still miss him terribly. To his credit, Charlie did look distraught when I had to walk away and give him back for good.

But on the way out, she picked up her (Prada) purse and took out her (Louis Vuttion) wallet, and handed me a bundle of cash as a reward. I was surprised but thanked her and left without counting it. (I wanted to get the hell out of there before I started to cry again!)

When we got to the car, I counted it. $500! I was *shocked*.

I seriously thought about going back and returning it to her, but after thinking about it, I just put it back in my pocket. From a normal person, I wouldn't dream of taking that much money from them... but she was very obviously rich, with her new BMW and designer stuff and whatnot. Besides, she had already dropped about $1500 on the dog, anyway.

Richard and I went to dinner, talked about it, and decided to put the money away for a while. He also said I could get another puppy if I wanted, which I protested (because I know he's not really a dog person) until he cut me off.

"LISTEN. You're a nice girl. You're always doing things for other people, hard things, and not nearly enough of them thank you for it. Good things don't happen to people who deserve them very often. If a puppy will make you happy, then damnit, you're getting a puppy!"

That made me choke up again.

We put the money in my savings account (after paying the dinner tab, of course!), and it sat there for a few days.

Until...

I went to take the trash cans out one evening, and heard the small noise of something moving in the gutter.

That small noise was... ROCCO!

My new puppy!

He's a chihuahua mix... I think he's part pomeranian, too. He is a hyper little bastard, and I adore him! He was very small when I took him in... the vet said he was eight weeks at the time I brought him in, which means he's about 11 weeks now. He had a *terrible* case of worms, worse than I've seen in my experience, anyway. I think maybe someone dumped him in our area because of it. People suck.

But, here he is! I'll try to post another picture of him when he's actually facing the camera sometime, he always turns his head at the last second. I think he does it to annoy me. :rolleyes:

http://myspace-624.vo.llnwd.net/00914/42/69/914819624_l.jpg

So, that's that! I still really miss Charlie when I think about it, but Rocco is badass and he really keeps me busy. Life is funny sometimes, it really is.

Barefootgirl
07-10-2006, 10:43 AM
I'm more of a big-dog fan, but he is SO sweet ! And what a cute story. I am sorry you had to give Charlie up, but you did the right thing.

*wants a dog*

Fashion Lad!
07-10-2006, 02:05 PM
Sorry to hear about Charlie JAM.

Rocco is one cute pup!! :D

susan
07-10-2006, 06:17 PM
He is such a cute little guy! I'm so glad that it all worked out for you in the end.

I really do believe that when the Universe brings you and your pet together like that, it was meant to be.* In some way you needed him as much as he needed you. I'm probably biased though, because all my pets have chosen me instead of the other way around!

*This does not include the evil demon trapped inside the body of the small black poodle my BF's grandma took in. That is some kind of cosmic joke being played their family!

NightAngel
07-10-2006, 06:43 PM
I'm sorry about Charlie.

Rocco is adorable though. What a cutie. :)

JuniorMintz
07-12-2006, 02:28 AM
:rolleyes: I usually like medium to big dogs, too, but my house is so small I really could only fit a small to medium.

Plus, small dog=small problems.

I could do without all the ankle biting, but the puppy kisses make it *all* worth it! :roll:

One-Fang
07-12-2006, 03:33 AM
Congrats, he's adorable.

As another big dog fan though, small dog does not equal small problems. You get bigger problems.

Most dog problems are caused by the dog trying to assume alpha dog position. Small dogs are exceptionally good at this, because they fit on laps, they get carried around by pack members, and if they do go 'anti' on you, you only need to pick them up and move them away. They're small and light, and you think "it's a small dog, if it attacks me it won't do any harm".

Well, if you want a quiet dog life, don't treat Rocco like a small dog. Read up on pack behaviour and advice for happy dogs and follow it, even if he is adorably cute and it doesn't seem like such a big deal for him to be on the couch or whatever. If he knows you're boss, you'll both be so much happier (all the better if hubby is #2 as well, and Rocco last :)).

JuniorMintz
07-12-2006, 04:02 AM
Heh. When I meant small "problems", I mostly meant poop. :)

We're totally enrolling him in puppy school next month, though. I don't want him to turn into a complete spoiled bastard, LOL!

And that's good advice, I should totally enroll Hubby as well, just so they can *both* learn who is boss around here! :D

Melxb
07-12-2006, 04:36 AM
Awwwwwww! He's cute!!! And he's just what you need. Karma has a way of doing that.
Please excuse me for this perhaps hijacking this thread, by JM's story reminds me of my own feline story.....
In 1999 we sorta adopted a cat. Or rather, he adopted us. His name was Mattie and he was all black, and probably very, very old already. He literally showed up on our doorstep on hot August evening and wouldn't go away until we fed him. We like to say he "retired" on our couch because he just sort of hung out on the couch and liked to sleep and meow every once in a while. He was perfect and very much loved.
He developed a blood clot one evening in Oct 2004 and he had to be put down the very night we found him. My mother was crying so hard she ripped a cloth handkerchief (sp?) on her way back from the emergency vet when we had him put to sleep.
Two days later, at my job, 2 very small kittens literally walked through the halls of my office very early in the morning (I used to start at 6am there). They were tiny, and hungry and very, very loud. I took them home right then and there.
Lola, the female is all grey, and tiny at only 8lbs. Lola is very much a lady, and does her own thing. We pet her when SHE wants to be petted. The male, Diego, her brother presumably (we think they were probably from the same litter, but there's really no way to tell), is black and white, weighs about 16lbs, and is just like a little puppy: he follows me around EVERYWHERE in the house and loves to just sit on my feet to keep em warm.
My family likes to think that Mattie, our very much beloved, older, grouchy cat sent us these two kittens to fill his void.
So, JM, for what it's worth, I sorta understand how you feel....:)

Ree
07-12-2006, 04:50 AM
Heh. When I meant small "problems", I mostly meant poop. :)LOL!!!! :D :lol:
Leave it to you to take that angle on things.

So sorry about Charlie. You did the right thing. You were his angel, and now, I think Rocco is yours. A karmic reward, if you will.

Enjoy. He's beautiful. I love dogs, and it doesn't matter what size.

scorpionf
07-12-2006, 12:21 PM
Sorry about Charlie!! :(

Rocco is such a cutie though!!

I love dogs... We have 2 dogs and we also have a cat who thinks he is a dog!!!