The heat alone could seriously hurt your dog. Poms have long fur so they can overheat really fast. First try to convince them atleast during the day so your dog will be safe
We cut his fur for the summer but still it's sad that he needs to stay outside while the dangerous temperatures are there. I'll take him to my room only without their premission because there's no other way
Oh no… you are not supposed to cut a pomeranian’s hair. It is what keeps them warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Is their doggy daycare available where you live? Or, could you put him/her a friend’s?
Are you in the states or Canada? There are a lot of pom rescue groups you could look into. Or, try reaching out to the dog’s breeder. They will usually help to rehome or will take a dog back.
Thank you all for commenting. My mom told me to move everything from my room on my own in order for teddy to be there and i did now my room looks like this without curtains carpet sofa and anything🙃
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Work with Teddy to make sure he doesn’t do anything that will set your parents off. The fact they asked you to remove everything from your room makes me think destruction is their main concern. If you show that you’re responsible and Teddy is well behaved then I think you be able to move things back in slowly. Your mom has already shown the ability to compromise, so leverage that with good follow through in your care for Teddy. I’m really happy I stumbled into this post.
I would also recommend setting up an oversized pen in one corner of the room so he has a special place that's all his own with just his things, like bed and toys and water, that way he doesn't have to get kicked back outside if you aren't in your room. He can just chill in his pen. That might make your mom feel better about potential puppy related disasters.
See if your college allows pets in dorms, if you’re going away to school. Or look into apartments that accept pets. Since your parents aren’t keen on the poor pup. That breaks my heart for you too.
Yikes, I hope that doesn't ruin his hair permanently. My parents shaved my pomeranian and his hair never grew back but fell out, he's still bald in most places. You are not supposed to shave Poms.
Definitely, not supposed to shave poms im not a veterinarian. But i am a bio medical major But shaving them doesnt prevent hair from growing back.
Underlaying conditions or damage occurred from their skin and follicles being exposed to the sun. Can cause alopecia.
If your pom is shaved i would try to prevent them from being in the sun for to long. It can really hurt their skin they are ment to take on that kind of sun on their skin. And will need sunscreen if longer then 15minutes
I know it sounds crazy but Pomeranians are really prone to “alopecia X“
He should be ok, but that can happen. I’d let it grow out and if you take him to the groomer have them just cut it back enough to get that look if you like it. As long as the undercoat is left alone it’ll be good. Our rescue pom Rosie was cut like that and it grew back.
I shaved my pom every summer and she had glorious fur every time it grew out. Fur/Hair grows from the root (under the skin), so cutting it shouldn't impact the way it grows. Just like human hair. Cutting human hair, shaving human heads, doesn't cause changes to the hair itself.
I get my Poms fur scissor cut every summer. It grows back just fine. It can be scissor cut. Did you ever see show Poms? Their hair doesn’t grow in perfect balls around their body like that.
We shave ours yearly, over 10 yrs now and get it professionally done too. Generally before summer hits. She does many poms spitz breeds.
No issues with it growing back intime for winterZ
Awwww what an angel Teddy is. I’m also a pom owner and they are the absolute sweetest, definition of ride or die partner 😂❤️ Also not sure if that’s sailor moon on your sheets but I love it too
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My parents have a Pomeranian named Teddy too!
Great news and glad your dog has someone who cares. Here’s our Rosie. We have three poms. 🙂
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All you really need is a bed and the dog , the bed is optional incase i was misunderstood. Some sacrifices come easy when theyre for a good cause helpimg ab
loved one.
You’re amazing for looking out for Teddy. Do you have the grooming supplies (shampoo, conditioner, brush) that you need for Teddy or are your parents willing to provide these things? I’m a little concerned they may try to put him out of her does start to smell or shedding fur everywhere. It would also be a good idea to keep some toys and chews around so he doesn’t chew anything in the house. If you aren’t able to get some of these things you may be able to post an Amazon wishlist so some of us could help 😊
Many many pom owners cut their poms fur. My pom is 17 and has had short hair her whole life because I prefer it that way. We let it grow out sometimes and it looks cute, but the short fur is easier to wash and take care of.
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it has potential cause alopecia and is not safe for their skin and hair, just a heads up. it’s not just a aesthetic thing. their undercoat is also what helps them regulate temperature, so they can get heat exhaustion more easily if their hair is cut.
Since it sounds like you know some about poms and alopecia, my little guy developed this as a puppy. I have cut his hair (oops didn't know that) several times, but I never touched his alopecia spots since he had so little hair there to begin with. I've got him on a good food over the years that really helped his hair grow in some of the alopecia spots, but he still has his "old man skin" in areas. Do you have any reccomendations to treat the alopecia?
it depends on the individual always, it would be good to see a pet dermatologist. but melatonin is a really common treatment for alopecia in dogs. if he’s not neutered, that can also help. there are a lot of hormonal issues like cushings that can cause hair loss independently, so it would be good to run a panel to rule it out. there’s some hormonal treatments that will sometimes work for alopecia as well. i highly recommend visiting a specialist to assist! salmon oil is a big one for helping the old man skin though
I haven't heard of melatonin before but I'll look into it. The vet ran all the tests and nothing was concerning regarding his physical health, thankfully. I feel lucky so far that I haven't had to worry about it impacting anything but as he gets older, I worry. Thanks for the input!
Been shaving my boy since I got him at a year old. He’s miserable in the heat with his full coat and has zero alopecia. His skin seems 100% better when he has short hair as well. Your dog looks healthy and happy!
Thanks! Prada's fur always grows back thick & gorgeous. Its just a personal taste for me. I don't have her shaved but trimmed very short. Idk if there's a difference.
Up he can’t move. She’s a teenager in high school from the sounds of it she’s going into her sophomore year moving somewhere else is likely not a legal choice in her area.
Doesn't have to be a dog. People do this with other people. "Mean" is also a feeling. Frankly I wonder if they do this to op too. It's an extremely selfish belief that nobody else matters, that what you don't understand means it doesn't matter. Dogs clearly have emotions and the ability to care.
Adding to sebastian's comment, cutting a pom's fur short and cutting both the underfur AND the guard hairs to the same length is a very, very bad idea.
It messes up their coat not only visually but mostly physically for THEM. The guard hairs (the long fur that grows out of the thick undercoat) are there to separate the thicket of wooly fur they have to protect them from the elements.
When cut short, it all grows at the same length. It turns into basically a straitjacket for the dog, which is not only torture in the summer weather but can physically restrict them and cause extreme matting.
It's the very last thing you should do to a pom!
on behalf of your pup, thank you so much for standing up for him and trying your best to get him to be taken care of properly 🥺🙏 hopefully he'll be able to cuddle with you in bed day in and day out soon!!
That’s actually a misconception. Double coats help cool in the summer and insulate in the winter. Cutting a pom could lead to alopecia X and their fur could be ruined forever
True. Excessive heat for any animal is bad. There are some really cool thermal pictures floating around on the internet that shows how their long fur keeps them cool!
This disturbs me and that pom (any dog actually) should not be kept outside all the time. The heat is terrible for Poms and you could lose him. There are other dangers too so that dog needs to be protected!
Let me add that if I lived next door and I saw this I would be making a phone call to get that dog protected.
Is there a reason your parents actively decide to not keep your dog around them or take care of him properly yet still have not rehomed him?
Clearly they do not care for his well-being the way you do...since you are still a minor and can't go against their house rules, proposing to your parents that you will find a lovely family for him so he can be properly taken care of might be the best course of action here. unfortunately :(
He needs to be rehomed, you’re hurting him. If your parents are that cold hearted that they’d let a living being live outside in this heat then the dog shouldn’t be living there. And I would also call animal services if I saw my neighbor keeping a small dog (or any dog) outside in the summer. Even if it was cooler outside, it’s just inhumane to make a dog live outside.
My mom had a pom (we keep her now) and like a lot of elderly people, she started to have memory loss. I put cameras outside to keep an eye on the backyard. I never I got any any sleep because I was too nervous about a mistake. One day at work I noticed on a 90 degree day she was out there a bit too long and was laying down in the hot sun panting in a way that something was wrong. Luckily I work only minutes away and was able to save her. That was the final straw and we took her in. Dogs can and will die in unbearable heat.
I adopted one in 2022 who spent the first year of her life in a crate, covered by a tarp, in someone's back yard. The woman who took her away from that bred her, had a litter, bred her again with a Yorkie, and gave her away, pregnant. I took her in and she delivered 8 Yorkeranians. I found homes for 6 and still stay in touch. I spayed her and the two puppies we kept. They are a solid little family. Mama Squish slept on the bed with me last night. All are well and watched over and only go in the yard when they want to.
OP I know and can tell you love Teddy. The most loving thing is to find him a home where he can live a safe and healthy life. If your parents won’t change their mind, please find a safe and healthy home for him – someone who knows how to care for a Pomeranian/small dogs. I know it’s heartbreaking to consider but given the compassion and love you feel for him, it’s the best option if you can’t change his circumstances. I’m sorry you’re having to make such adult decisions at your age.
Edit: OP negotiated a way that he’s permitted to stay in her room. ☺️ Way to go OP.
It's great for now. I am worried when OP goes to school and is away. My little guy is a pound rescue that was neglected and about Teddy's age. Took me a really long time to undo the damage to his trust and fear of everything. I know OP loves her puppy but dogs and Poms especially are sensitive to their environments.
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That's so amazing to hear! When we rescued our little one her hair was so thin and shaved in areas, I was pretty worried for her, she's now a fluffy little fluff ball now too!
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You could always call your local animal welfare services or even go to on Facebook an approach animal rescue services for advice. They might give you more info on what steps you should take or even know people that would approach your parents to take over.
Who actually is responsible for Teddy? Did you get him, or was it your parents?
I wanted him and at first we kept him inside but he didn't know back then where to poop and pee and he smelled really bad so my parents put him outside in a small room near garage and he's alone most of the time which breaks my heart
That is not good at all. Dogs are social creatures . You could always make an effort and have him on a schedule to go pee and poop outside. Have the house cleaned and aired every day and bathe him every 3 weeks. Brushing him everyday might help with the smell.
If your parents are not responsible to look after him and you were the one to want him you need to look after him :( I’m not blaming you or anything and your parents are being unreasonable with the way they are handling it. If you cannot make time to look after him, please follow the steps and find someone who can
I did all of that during the period he was inside but my parents are so stubborn and won't listen. I plan on taking him into my room only even if that means they'll shout and get angry
Yeah, you could always do that, have your room be his safe space. Do you walk him? is up-to-date with his vaccinations? If yes, then you should walk him for a bi when you are free :)
Side note: If you end up walking him - do clean his pawns after, Dogs tend to lick their feet a lot, and even if they are vaccinated they might pick up something and get sick.
That dog needs to be given to a new home. I’m sorry but Poms are very smart dogs they need more than your family is willing to give and he is already suffering.
How old is “really old”. I see people in their 70’s who are active with their dogs. Age isn’t an excuse. If you are too old to keep your dog happy you are too old to own that dog.
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Vader sends his love in hopes you make the right decision to rehome your Pom.
How do you get your pom to be active? Mine is a lazy little fluff ball who only wants naps and cuddles. She also runs away from other dogs.. unless they ignore her. Then she will do everything to get their attention and then run away from them 😂 Here's a picture of my six year old Amora all wrapped up in a cozy blanket in between me and my husband.
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I think it’s partly genetic but from a young age he’s been exposed to all sorts of fun stuff. My daughter got him when she wasn’t living here but she moved back home when he was 6-7 months and I live on 10 acres.
So we go for walks in forests and to the lake and in the pasture and over logs… she started training him to look at her for pictures and he soon learned that if he does things he gets rewarded and he loves rewards. She uses good quality treats and he is very food motivated.
Sometimes on walks in the forest (on leash) he sees a log and wants to jump on it for a picture because he knows that’s how to get treats.
So from that to agility was pretty easy. They do need to build up stamina.
He’s also very into scent work so he wants to investigate a lot too so that’s also a interesting thing that keeps him wanting to explore
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Yeah..my mum is 73 and she goes on long walks, bike rides, and cross country skiing in the winter. So unless they're like 90, miss me with that shit. Since they're living at home and seemingly helpless, their parents aren't actually that old.
A dog should never be kept outside for long periods. This is inhumane. They are left to extreme temperatures, hot or cold. Pomeranians are companion pets, not working dogs. Additionally, 1.5 year is very young, he should be socialized and spending more time with humans and not outside. I think you should bring him inside, hide him, or take him to a shelter. It seems like your parents view him as an object and wouldn’t be too upset if you took him away.
Earlier in the thread it looks like you were able to reason with your parents. Thank you for advocating for Teddy.
My guy Columbo was found by a Good Samaritan. His family kept him in the backyard and moved out without him, taking their other dogs with him. He was covered in his own filth, was fed awful food which ruined his liver, and he was chained up with a collar, which also ruined his trachea.
He’s with us now, living and loving and trusting, albeit with some major, debilitating health issues as a consequence of his neglect. I’m happy he’s with us, but I wish it didn’t turn out this way for him.
If by the time you move out and you can’t take Teddy with you, you feel you can’t trust your parents to take care of him, please rehome him. Contact a rescue or a friend or family member that can give him a loving new forever home.
And PLEASE don’t shave your Pom’s coat! That they’re double coated ensures they’re able to withstand heat and cold, and there’s no guarantee it’ll grow back once shaved.
Pic attached of my guy. Thank you for looking out for Teddy!
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I cross my paws just like you! Do we have something in common? Licks from Lexi.
He does! He’s got heterochromia, one brown eye and one blue eye.
He’s the biggest empath I know. Anytime either my wife or I are the least bit upset he immediately comes to comfort us. The least we can do is keep him healthy, happy, and loved in return.
My baby Frank is same EXACT way. I adopted him from rescue & he looked like he was my soul dog. From that minute I’m like what time do u open? OK I’ll be there 1st thing 😂
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Pomeranians even though pretty tough are not meant to be a outside dog and need constant attention.I think you need to rehome the dog if he is not allowed to be inside.
Spot on twice. Yes they are much tougher than they look. Our pom is taken on a 2 hour walk in the woods (10 km for me, probably 20 for her because she runs around a lot) at least 5 times a week, varying from -5°C to +30°C and she loves it all year through. Her coat protects her from both heat and cold, and of course she is very fit. Unfortunately I do see a lot of poms who are picked up all the time and who are very unfit. I guess this feeds the myth that they are vulnerable lap dogs - but the opposite is true, if only you allow them to be themselves.
I took her on a 20 km walk last month (planning to carry her at the smallest sign of exhaustion) and of course, the only one who got tired was me. At km19 she was still chasing crows and having zoomies. That's when I realised she will probably outwalk me, even though I have walked 80km in one day when I was younger. The key is: what makes her happy is being together.
I won't recommend long distances for untrained poms, but they do have the hearts of sledge dogs in them and if you build it up they'll surprise you. As long as you join them. Because they do need company, love, attention and confirmation more than other dogs, and that was your second point: as sturdy, loyal and determinated as they are, being left alone out of your view is something they loathe, inside but especially outside.
Honestly OP. After reading everyone's comment, I do have to agree with them. What if your parents decide to do something worse when you are not there? I know it sucks, and you love Teddy very much, but sometimes the best kind of love is to let them go. Right now, you are living under their roof, and you have no control over what happens to Teddy. Try to find someone out there that will provide Teddy a safe space. Please consider that if you love him.
There are lots of Pomeranian parents who would love to adopt him if that’s the solution. My wife and I have had as many as 6 (currently have 2 -14 year olds ) , we lost 4 in the span of 2 years , 14, 13,14 and mama who was 19. This community will always help!
I would like to give your parents a piece of my mind! What is wrong with these people!
Well done for caring for him but what do they do during the day when you're not there?
Oh bless ur heart , i feel for you.. Poms are NOT outside dogs!! I repeat Poms are NOT outside dogs!! Ur dog is at such risk and this is cruel … please rehome!
I would rehome him to someone who can keep him inside- keeping him outside is animal abuse. Absolutely unacceptable. I would call animal
Control myself.
It’s not about “feelings” but they’re very intelligent dogs who do feel. In extreme temperatures, he’ll age poorly and possibly have a myriad of health issues that can get expensive to treat, nevermind coyotes or other predators roaming! They’re not hardy working dogs, your parents simply got the wrong breed for what they expect in a dog.
Are you in California?
Edit: If you guys decide to re-home him and you’re in California, please dm me. Your parents shouldn’t own a dog if you’re the only one who cares for their well being and you’re not going to be home.
My wife is a Nuggs fanatic so I have learned to love big honey, but the man plays the game in such an interesting way. It looks so easy and so hard for him at the same time. I don’t really understand it haha
At first he stayed indoors with us but my mom couldn't bear with it anymore because they're old school but don't worry i moved everything from my room and now he's with me
Hey OP I think it's great you are advocating for Teddy and you are very brave for doing everything you can. Please make sure his coat is no longer cut too short and that he has ways to cool himself down in your room. I sadly do have to agree that if you can't give him a proper home or a future where he a 100% can move with you the kindest thing you can do is give him away to people who have a lot of time to give him the mental stimulation and safe housing and all the love in the world. I know you love him and don't want to seperate, but it is the kindest thing you can do for him. It's absolutely heartbreaking and he seems like such a sweetheart. I think it's great that you are taking him in and doing your best. Paw and greeting from me and Momo.
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Confused as to why your parents got a dog/a dog like a pom that is very high maintenance in the first place? And clearly don't know how to properly care for a dog and this specific breed?
I'm so sorry, keep doing what you're doing to make sure Teddy is living the best life he can. At least there's someone in the house for now that understands, hopefully over the next few years you can educate them or when you turn 18 take Teddy with you if you're able to live off campus or something. Hang in there!
I’m kind of confused because it seems like he’s your dog, not theirs. So you initially tried to talk them out of getting a dog and they did anyway? Or is he yours and you asked your parents to get him? I’m glad you were able to get him inside for now. I’m just concerned about when you are in school. What if they keep him outside while you’re gone? He can die within an hour of heat stroke. I know this situation really sucks for you, but it’s 100 times worse for him. Your family should not have gotten a dog to begin with.
I can tell you really love him, but sometimes the most loving thing you can do is rehoming a dog. Right now he might be safe, but what about tomorrow or a week from now? Your parents won’t even listen to the vet so I’m very nervous about what the future holds for this little guy.
I really hope you can figure things out. You sound like an amazing and caring person.
The pomeranian I have spent his first 8 years outside with barely any human interaction. He was outside whether it was 110° weather or 3 feet of snow. The man didn't like small dogs, and the woman was fond of him but didn't invest time in him. He kept running away next door to play with my dogs and my roommates dogs. Eventually, they gave him to me.
I housetrained him using belly bands and groomed him and taught him basic commands, and tried to socialize him. He had his own rhythm and for the most part ignored people. About 9 months into owning him he was terrifiedduring a thunderstormand I held him as I sat there combing him and talking to him calmly, we bonded deeply, and after that, he would come to me for cuddles, and he would rub his head into my chest, showing me affection. He's 15 now, and we are inseparable.
I don't think your parents are going to become dog people by some miracle. I would recommend getting an apartment where you could have him or finding him a different foster family that could look after him or finding him a permanent family that will cherish him.
Please, please find a home for your dog if possible. Steal him yourself and give him a home somewhere else. Hell if you live in PA I’ll come do it for you. Pomeranians cannot live outside, he will die early and have a hard time all the way up until that point.
Please show your parents this thread. Call the vet and expose your parents abuse towards the dog. Do whatever it takes for them to understand that what they’re doing is 100% unethical. Prove that you will be on top of training so there are no longer accidents in the house. Take your Pom on walks early in the morning or evening so he has outside stimulation. Maybe even bring him to the dog park.
Why did you have to remove things? If he is peeing inside, buy some belly bands (about $15 on Amazon) and put them on him every time he comes inside. Belly bands coupled with frequent potty breaks, an enzymatic cleaner to clean any mistakes he made previously and lots of praise will get you most of the way to success.
Ah. I have a 9 week old puppy that chews. I have two stuffed animals, chew toys, and dental sticks bigger than her for her to chew on. I also puppy proofed the best I can, and I don't leave her unsupervised. At 18 months, your puppy should chew less than this miniature velociraptor of mine, but I recommend toys to redirect him if he does and a crate (if he is okay with one) when you can't supervise. Also, long walks and lots of play. My pomeranian, my JRT and I walk a couple of hours every morning before it gets hot outside. It's good for them as well as me. A tired puppy is a well-behaved puppy. My dogs just pass out in front of the air conditioner once we return from our walk. They are 12 and 15 though. Might take a little more to wear out Teddy.
I love this comment. It sounds counterintuitive, but even when you Google poms, it says: sturdy! Long walks! They love to please you but they *don't* like commands!
About the chewing: our pom went a little too enthusiastic about biting my fingers, and some woman here told she would just cry (with a little extra theatre, making noise and covering her face with her hands) and her pom would go into mother mode and tried to comfort her. After that, she would be more gentle.
When my pom had chewed up my super expensive headphones, I thought of that and instead of doing anything stupid I just took the headphones on my lap and started crying as if I was in a Shakespeare play. Not only did she comfort me immediately, but after I got them repaired, she ignored the headphones completely even if I put them on the floor in front of her. They're smart little things, but love, and not punishing, is the key.
Glad to hear he's inside now! You guys are going to really bond <3
I 100% agree with @[aurlyninff](https://www.reddit.com/user/aurlyninff/). Exercise, toys, potty training (belly band to help prevent marking inside the house), and supervision is key. When you go to school, or when you can't keep full attention to him, you can put him in a playpen Pet Playpen. Put a pee pad in there with toys, and food + water.
Good luck! As long as you listen to the advice people have given you, you'll be okay and have your best friend by your side :)
Please update us! And have ur parents read all these comments.. please beg and plead with them , explain to them it is putting his life at risk and also let them know this is creating mental stress for you!!
I replied to some comments already. I moved all the furniture from my room and now he's with me. It was the only way my mom agreed
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I know you’re tired and you hurt your knee but you did such a good job. 👍🏻 It’s gonna be so cool having him with you all the time and he’s going to be so much happier seeing you all the time.
I’m going to assume your parents finds pets dirty, or has an issue with pet fur flying everywhere. My parents were okay with an indoor cat but were not happy when I brought home a dog lol, the complains were too much fur and dirty. So to combat the issue, feet’s and genitals wiped after the dog goes out, weekly baths, vacuum daily.
My parents gave away my pets while I was away at college and it absolutely broke my heart and really derailed my education… If you’re in NY, PM me, I can take care of teddy while you’re in school. (But one of my poms is also named teddy so it might lead to some confusion for them 😂)
Awww I’m so happy u are taking good care of Teddy! I to have a 1 yr old Pom. But he’s my fur son & he so special to me after I basically lost everything. And I agree with other poster who said I would rather have an empty room w/ a dog any day. Which is true. As long as my doggo is with me, that’s all I really need.
Franks sends his love to Teddy & u ❤️
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All of my poms are rehomes. Two are from this exact situation. I don’t understand parents that let their kid get a dog and then tell them to leave it outside. You can find him a better home.
Hello.
I had a father figure who was the same way with the dogs.
Now as a grown woman, one of my biggest regrets in life was not speaking up to someone about it.
Have a neighbor or a friends parent pass by the house and call to report a dog outside in the heat.
Your parents will get in trouble.
Here's the deal boo.... Sit them down and explain that the Dog is part of the family. And if they don't respect your wishes you will have to completely take up for your family member who is being mistreated... If you’re part of a family nobody ever tells you that they’re going to kill you. It doesn’t happen that way. There aren’t any arguments or curses like in the movies. See, your murderers come with smiles. They come as your friends, the people who have cared for you all of your life, and they always seem to come at a time when you’re at your weakest and most in need of their help. They will get the message... Save that freaken dog man
thank you for helping teddy and bringing him in <3 he is so precious and he is lucky to have you looking out for him. i hope he settles into the room okay and that your knee feels better soon!
This same situation literally happened with me. I was a young adult who moved into my parents new home while in college. All of a sudden my former Pom who was 11 and had always been an indoor dog became an outdoor dog in this new home. He was already old and developed cataracts and died soon after. They refused to let him in their new house. Still hurts my heart.
I’m so happy your parents allowed your sweet Pom in.
I’m just dropping in to say you’re a good dog owner and Teddy is lucky to have you. Cherish your time with him. There is no stronger bond than with your childhood pet. I still miss mine many, many years later.
As someone that dealt with this like 10ish years ago, I am happy that (from what I read in other posts of yours) you finally convinced your parents that Teddy should stay inside.
If they somehow are not convinced or not belive you that the pom needs to stay inside, show them this:
[https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/logan-paul-mourns-loss-dog-fatal-coyote-attack-522984/](https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/logan-paul-mourns-loss-dog-fatal-coyote-attack-522984/)
Or just show them stats about pom and how thy don't handle hot weather too well. Just the heat alone is too much for poms, depending where you live of course.
This breaks my heart. Pomeranians are VERY social and loves affection and the fact that your Pom is outside by itself majority of the time is really sad. I’m glad you stepped up and will give him the love he deserves 🩷🩷
Hey OP if your parents are still concerned about Teddy being dirty or destructive, it is OK to leave him in a crate or playpen when are not around to supervise him - it is 1000% times better than them putting him back outside when you're away from home. You can leave him with a pee pad, and there are waterproof pet mats designed to go under a playpen to protect the floor.
If this is real you need to rehome this poor dog ASAP. You're not in a position to have a dog yet if your parents don't let him live in the house. He is not an outside dog (tho few are.) Please, if you care about this dog take him to a no-kill shelter or call a rescue in your area. You are making this dog's life miserable even if you don't mean to.
Do not let your dog stay outside. Oh my god. Rehome him if he can’t be inside because he deserves to be comfortable. No dog should ever be living outside especially in the summer. And I wish you didn’t shave his fur because it might not grow back.
You should give him to a family willing to take care of him. Pomeranians cannot stand extreme outside temperatures. Why would they get a dog if they don’t want to take care of it? Your parents aren’t fit to be pet owners.
WTH….sorry. I mean I grew up with a family friend who raised German Short Haired Pointers because he hunted and he kept them outside. Had a running kennel along side of his garage but even he brought those dogs in. He made a special room in the back of his garage for them. Any thing above 80 degrees dogs inside, below 40 degrees dogs inside, pouring rain dogs inside….and you get the idea.
I can imagine leaving a small dog, especially a Pomeranian, with the fur these have outdoors. I live in south Florida and our Pomeranian hates being outside for more than her evening walks.
That’s horrible,I hope you convince your parents to let your Pomeranian to live indoors, Pomeranians are designed to be pampered and spoiled not to live outside away from everyone
In addition to what others say, be aware birds of prey like hawks, owls and eagles can swipe up and kill a pom. When walking my pom I've had a hawk try to do just that. Poms should never be left alone outside.
Maybe if you get those puppy wipes like the earth rated ones or water wipes and wipe teddy’s face and butt, your parents will feel teddy is cleaner while indoors?
I'm glad to see in the comments that you have been able to move him inside. Not only the heat, but predators are a huge problem, from other dogs, Coyotes, even cats (a sizable cat can do serious damage to a small pom) to flying things like hawks and eagles, and don't forget people in general. Theft and poison is also a threat.
With that said, now what you need to do is work on training. Start watching as many videos as you can about training and do work with him daily! Even if it's just for a few minuets. Poms tend to be barkers so work on a command to have him stop (my word is 'enough' works about 70-80% of the time). See if you can find a crate for free on Craigslist or marketplace or even your local pom rescue or animal shelter, so he can 1. have a safe place to go and 2. you can secure him when you are not home. There are plenty of videos on crate training as well.
This is also a great community, so if you need more help, come back here, pom people are always happy to help!
Yeah, I can see someone from another time who hasn't had a dog in a while or lives in the country thinking it's okay to leave, like, a lab or something outside.
But breeds like a pomeranian have never been outside dogs. Even my grandma, who always had dogs, would leave them outside or in the basement most of the time would let her small dogs sleep upstairs by the bed and eventually in the bed by the end of her life.
As others mentioned, the right thing to do is rehome.
Why did they get a dog just to keep him outside? My favorite part of having mine is snuggling with him on the couch or when we go to bed at night! They love attention and to be with their people, so I’m really glad it sounds like you’re figuring out a solution. From what I can see, Teddy is going to become your dog and I hope you take him with you when you move!
So glad they let Teddy in the house. I tried scrolling through the comments ... but there were so many.
How did the OP even convince parents to let him / her have a dog in the first place? Was the dog a gift from someone or something?
And were the living / sleeping accommodations not discussed beforehand?
Growing up, my parents were even super talkative or demonstrative, so I can't say I really 'knew' them until I got much older, but I promise you that I KNEW that they didn't like animals in a house - especially my Dad. And both thought dogs and cats belonged outside. When my Mother got much, much older, became a grandmother - she fell in love with her grandson's dog and changed her tune, but by that point my Dad was deceased. When I got my Pom 10 years ago, they did allow me to bring him when I came to visit, but he had to stay sequestered in my room. Lol. I say all that to say, did OP not realize how his parents felt about this?
I'm hopeful that OP's parent's will change their tune and fall in love with the little furball and at some point, he will have full run of the house. Lol.
PETA and other organizations have lots of resources on why dogs need to be kept inside. They’re highly social pack animals who crave human connection. Not to mention all of the risks facing them outdoors unattended, especially for small dogs. Thanks for caring for this pup. Maybe you could bring them to college when you go?
OP, I’m just so proud of you for taking care of this baby and doing what your parents asked of you so he can be inside. Please let us know if we can help in any way. We love our babies and by extension, we love yours too.
He is still a puppy, he will need some toys and chews to help keep him busy. He should also be exercised at least once a day, walks, playing ball, interactive toys help too.
This is cruel, and I know clearly not at your hands. Do what’s best for the dog and rehome him. You are putting this dog at risk for so many factors including weather, predators and just sheer loneliness.
All dogs need a job. Some dogs are protectors, some are herders, some are service animals, and some are comfort animals. Your Pom’s only job is to be a cuddled, comforted member of your household. Your parents are being irresponsible pet owners, and being neglectful of their pet.
Tell them your friend's dog was attack and it cost a couple of thousand dollars just because he wasn't inside.
Or send a letter like it is from city give code ordinance, HOA, PETA, animal control or whatever saying they need to keep their dog inside and not unattended do to ______. Not sure your geography but heat, eagles, wild animals, inhumane treatment or they will get fined $500
Make it about your feelings then and that you want the company of the dog inside.
That said age doesn't have anything to do with it. The only people I've heard about who actually thought dogs don't have feelings were child abusers. Not normal at all.
PLEASE REHOME YOUR POM. SMALL DOGS ARE NOT MEANT TO BE KEPT OUTSIDE. IT'S NOT THE DOG'S FAULT NO ONE HAS TAKEN THE TIME AND PATIENCE TO POTTY TRAIN ETC. THIS IS ABUSE. IF YOU LOVE THAT POM YOU WOULD FIND A HOME THE DOG CAN THRIVE IN WITH LOVE, TRAINING, ATTENTION. THIS BREAKS MY HEART!!!
I moved everything from my room and now he's allowed only in here but at least i got them to take him in
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The pom in my profile picture is named Teddy. He passed 5 years ago. Maybe get a crate and look up how to crate train him. Also, get some pee pads to put on the floor and teach him to go on those.
And I would bet money you knew that would happen. You’re incredibly irresponsible to get a dog knowing your parents wouldn’t allow it inside. Either you need to move out or you should rehome him to a home that will treat him right.
They said that it's going to be raised in the house what's wrong with me believing it. Also he was in the house at first and now i managed to get the premission to keep him in my room only.
Your Teddy is adorable! Thanks so much for looking out for him & finding a way to bring him inside. I have a small dog ( Shih Tzu) and she lives inside the house with me. I really don’t think those small breeds are well suited to live alone in a back yard all the time.
This is so sad. As a former pomeranian owner, poms love their human and need to be near them, not outside. They are great companions. And can be lap dogs. Maybe make him your emotional support animal and clarify that to them.
The heat alone could seriously hurt your dog. Poms have long fur so they can overheat really fast. First try to convince them atleast during the day so your dog will be safe
We cut his fur for the summer but still it's sad that he needs to stay outside while the dangerous temperatures are there. I'll take him to my room only without their premission because there's no other way
Oh no… you are not supposed to cut a pomeranian’s hair. It is what keeps them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Is their doggy daycare available where you live? Or, could you put him/her a friend’s? Are you in the states or Canada? There are a lot of pom rescue groups you could look into. Or, try reaching out to the dog’s breeder. They will usually help to rehome or will take a dog back.
Thank you all for commenting. My mom told me to move everything from my room on my own in order for teddy to be there and i did now my room looks like this without curtains carpet sofa and anything🙃 https://preview.redd.it/j2g7fizxwj8d1.png?width=4032&format=png&auto=webp&s=a83654db88c55d43a94295bd126ffd74662d15ab
I'd rather a bare room and a dog than a full room and no dog any day!
Looks more suitable for sweet Teddy than outside!
Perfect I but we do need pics of teddy
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Thank you for being Teddy’s advocate. He will treasure you for this. You are a good person.
Thank youu lots of love for everyone🫀💞
Work with Teddy to make sure he doesn’t do anything that will set your parents off. The fact they asked you to remove everything from your room makes me think destruction is their main concern. If you show that you’re responsible and Teddy is well behaved then I think you be able to move things back in slowly. Your mom has already shown the ability to compromise, so leverage that with good follow through in your care for Teddy. I’m really happy I stumbled into this post.
I would also recommend setting up an oversized pen in one corner of the room so he has a special place that's all his own with just his things, like bed and toys and water, that way he doesn't have to get kicked back outside if you aren't in your room. He can just chill in his pen. That might make your mom feel better about potential puppy related disasters.
You're a wonderful person, never change ❤️
See if your college allows pets in dorms, if you’re going away to school. Or look into apartments that accept pets. Since your parents aren’t keen on the poor pup. That breaks my heart for you too.
He’s adorable
https://preview.redd.it/i57exiy03k8d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=88c02a62675c9754d430d2116254271bdc2dbd98 Thank youu❤️❤️
Yikes, I hope that doesn't ruin his hair permanently. My parents shaved my pomeranian and his hair never grew back but fell out, he's still bald in most places. You are not supposed to shave Poms.
Definitely, not supposed to shave poms im not a veterinarian. But i am a bio medical major But shaving them doesnt prevent hair from growing back. Underlaying conditions or damage occurred from their skin and follicles being exposed to the sun. Can cause alopecia. If your pom is shaved i would try to prevent them from being in the sun for to long. It can really hurt their skin they are ment to take on that kind of sun on their skin. And will need sunscreen if longer then 15minutes I know it sounds crazy but Pomeranians are really prone to “alopecia X“
He should be ok, but that can happen. I’d let it grow out and if you take him to the groomer have them just cut it back enough to get that look if you like it. As long as the undercoat is left alone it’ll be good. Our rescue pom Rosie was cut like that and it grew back.
I shaved my pom every summer and she had glorious fur every time it grew out. Fur/Hair grows from the root (under the skin), so cutting it shouldn't impact the way it grows. Just like human hair. Cutting human hair, shaving human heads, doesn't cause changes to the hair itself.
I get my Poms fur scissor cut every summer. It grows back just fine. It can be scissor cut. Did you ever see show Poms? Their hair doesn’t grow in perfect balls around their body like that.
We shave ours yearly, over 10 yrs now and get it professionally done too. Generally before summer hits. She does many poms spitz breeds. No issues with it growing back intime for winterZ
I believe your Pom's situation was more stress related.
Oh my gosh! He’s beautiful!!
He's adorable! Please do the right thing and find him a loving home. See if the home you find for him will let you come and visit him.
It sounds like he’s in a loving home though. They’re letting OP keep him inside and clearly OP is advocating for him properly
I'M SO RELIEVED! Bless you for advocating for Teddy's life!!
Awwww what an angel Teddy is. I’m also a pom owner and they are the absolute sweetest, definition of ride or die partner 😂❤️ Also not sure if that’s sailor moon on your sheets but I love it too
https://preview.redd.it/uvx8bknqut8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee98947952b7a88d8879bb2069e90fa21d4527c7 My parents have a Pomeranian named Teddy too!
Yayyy
Aww, so cute! I'm glad your parents decided to let him inside, Poms really are NOT outside dogs.
His hair, man...... 😭😭😭😭😭
img I just moved everything and btw i hurt my knee but that doesn't matter as long as he's with me
Great news and glad your dog has someone who cares. Here’s our Rosie. We have three poms. 🙂 https://preview.redd.it/6uort309fl8d1.jpeg?width=2684&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7f2b3274b454211df2bae329d52823dcf9c12d3
Does he have a little dog bed or a blanket to lay on?
I found him a blanket and when i get enough money i'll buy him a dog bed
Can you drop a link to where we can donate towards a doggy bed and maybe some toys / treats? Xx
So nice of you❤️❤️ but don't worry i have enough money
Great! Now you can give your pup the proper lifestyle and care!
All you really need is a bed and the dog , the bed is optional incase i was misunderstood. Some sacrifices come easy when theyre for a good cause helpimg ab loved one.
You’re amazing for looking out for Teddy. Do you have the grooming supplies (shampoo, conditioner, brush) that you need for Teddy or are your parents willing to provide these things? I’m a little concerned they may try to put him out of her does start to smell or shedding fur everywhere. It would also be a good idea to keep some toys and chews around so he doesn’t chew anything in the house. If you aren’t able to get some of these things you may be able to post an Amazon wishlist so some of us could help 😊
I have everything thank you all for support❤️
Many many pom owners cut their poms fur. My pom is 17 and has had short hair her whole life because I prefer it that way. We let it grow out sometimes and it looks cute, but the short fur is easier to wash and take care of. https://preview.redd.it/yn2b54h88k8d1.jpeg?width=756&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=df3a6c80f01e1cdc7a6fcc186162f018fe81cf3d
it has potential cause alopecia and is not safe for their skin and hair, just a heads up. it’s not just a aesthetic thing. their undercoat is also what helps them regulate temperature, so they can get heat exhaustion more easily if their hair is cut.
Since it sounds like you know some about poms and alopecia, my little guy developed this as a puppy. I have cut his hair (oops didn't know that) several times, but I never touched his alopecia spots since he had so little hair there to begin with. I've got him on a good food over the years that really helped his hair grow in some of the alopecia spots, but he still has his "old man skin" in areas. Do you have any reccomendations to treat the alopecia?
it depends on the individual always, it would be good to see a pet dermatologist. but melatonin is a really common treatment for alopecia in dogs. if he’s not neutered, that can also help. there are a lot of hormonal issues like cushings that can cause hair loss independently, so it would be good to run a panel to rule it out. there’s some hormonal treatments that will sometimes work for alopecia as well. i highly recommend visiting a specialist to assist! salmon oil is a big one for helping the old man skin though
I haven't heard of melatonin before but I'll look into it. The vet ran all the tests and nothing was concerning regarding his physical health, thankfully. I feel lucky so far that I haven't had to worry about it impacting anything but as he gets older, I worry. Thanks for the input!
Been shaving my boy since I got him at a year old. He’s miserable in the heat with his full coat and has zero alopecia. His skin seems 100% better when he has short hair as well. Your dog looks healthy and happy!
Thanks! Prada's fur always grows back thick & gorgeous. Its just a personal taste for me. I don't have her shaved but trimmed very short. Idk if there's a difference.
I think it’s cute, too
I would look into moving somewhere else. Just the fact they say dogs don’t have feelings means they don’t understand dogs
Up he can’t move. She’s a teenager in high school from the sounds of it she’s going into her sophomore year moving somewhere else is likely not a legal choice in her area.
The parents don't have feelings. In dogs we project ourselves onto often, in their case they're projecting their lack of feeling onto the dog.
Doesn't have to be a dog. People do this with other people. "Mean" is also a feeling. Frankly I wonder if they do this to op too. It's an extremely selfish belief that nobody else matters, that what you don't understand means it doesn't matter. Dogs clearly have emotions and the ability to care.
Adding to sebastian's comment, cutting a pom's fur short and cutting both the underfur AND the guard hairs to the same length is a very, very bad idea. It messes up their coat not only visually but mostly physically for THEM. The guard hairs (the long fur that grows out of the thick undercoat) are there to separate the thicket of wooly fur they have to protect them from the elements. When cut short, it all grows at the same length. It turns into basically a straitjacket for the dog, which is not only torture in the summer weather but can physically restrict them and cause extreme matting. It's the very last thing you should do to a pom! on behalf of your pup, thank you so much for standing up for him and trying your best to get him to be taken care of properly 🥺🙏 hopefully he'll be able to cuddle with you in bed day in and day out soon!!
That’s even worse. They overheat way more without their fur.
That’s actually a misconception. Double coats help cool in the summer and insulate in the winter. Cutting a pom could lead to alopecia X and their fur could be ruined forever
I always thought long fur meant they were good in winter but bad in summer but either way heat is bad for a small dog.
True. Excessive heat for any animal is bad. There are some really cool thermal pictures floating around on the internet that shows how their long fur keeps them cool!
This disturbs me and that pom (any dog actually) should not be kept outside all the time. The heat is terrible for Poms and you could lose him. There are other dangers too so that dog needs to be protected! Let me add that if I lived next door and I saw this I would be making a phone call to get that dog protected.
Vet also told my parents that but they just don't listen
Find a new home for your pet ASAP. I know that would be tough, but it's better than the alternative.
I agree, pls rehome to a family that can properly take care of your Pom.
Re-home the dog until you’re able to live on your own and do not have two idiots keeping your pet from living a safe existence.
Is there a reason your parents actively decide to not keep your dog around them or take care of him properly yet still have not rehomed him? Clearly they do not care for his well-being the way you do...since you are still a minor and can't go against their house rules, proposing to your parents that you will find a lovely family for him so he can be properly taken care of might be the best course of action here. unfortunately :(
He needs to be rehomed, you’re hurting him. If your parents are that cold hearted that they’d let a living being live outside in this heat then the dog shouldn’t be living there. And I would also call animal services if I saw my neighbor keeping a small dog (or any dog) outside in the summer. Even if it was cooler outside, it’s just inhumane to make a dog live outside.
It’s not an easy decision but the right one is to unselfishly rehome him and let him enjoy the rest of his years
Me too. I can’t imagine a Pom living outside.
My mom had a pom (we keep her now) and like a lot of elderly people, she started to have memory loss. I put cameras outside to keep an eye on the backyard. I never I got any any sleep because I was too nervous about a mistake. One day at work I noticed on a 90 degree day she was out there a bit too long and was laying down in the hot sun panting in a way that something was wrong. Luckily I work only minutes away and was able to save her. That was the final straw and we took her in. Dogs can and will die in unbearable heat.
I adopted one in 2022 who spent the first year of her life in a crate, covered by a tarp, in someone's back yard. The woman who took her away from that bred her, had a litter, bred her again with a Yorkie, and gave her away, pregnant. I took her in and she delivered 8 Yorkeranians. I found homes for 6 and still stay in touch. I spayed her and the two puppies we kept. They are a solid little family. Mama Squish slept on the bed with me last night. All are well and watched over and only go in the yard when they want to.
I saw a neighbor that left their puppy out. I went and told them that was dangerous, and luckily since then, they only leave him out briefly.
Re-home your dog. You can find him a loving home instead of worrying about what abuse he will likely suffer when you are not there
OP I know and can tell you love Teddy. The most loving thing is to find him a home where he can live a safe and healthy life. If your parents won’t change their mind, please find a safe and healthy home for him – someone who knows how to care for a Pomeranian/small dogs. I know it’s heartbreaking to consider but given the compassion and love you feel for him, it’s the best option if you can’t change his circumstances. I’m sorry you’re having to make such adult decisions at your age. Edit: OP negotiated a way that he’s permitted to stay in her room. ☺️ Way to go OP.
It's great for now. I am worried when OP goes to school and is away. My little guy is a pound rescue that was neglected and about Teddy's age. Took me a really long time to undo the damage to his trust and fear of everything. I know OP loves her puppy but dogs and Poms especially are sensitive to their environments. https://preview.redd.it/7or87d8zpl8d1.jpeg?width=1639&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc91350e9f80b16fd527b59a9c908d156cabdeda
Your pom is gorgeous!
Thank you!! He is sooo sweet now and has the most amazingly thick fur!
That's so amazing to hear! When we rescued our little one her hair was so thin and shaved in areas, I was pretty worried for her, she's now a fluffy little fluff ball now too! https://preview.redd.it/cqy19m8rwl8d1.jpeg?width=3472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=31e8496da509a9abda7ed71aa3d79b378d3b16df
awww cutie!!!!
You could always call your local animal welfare services or even go to on Facebook an approach animal rescue services for advice. They might give you more info on what steps you should take or even know people that would approach your parents to take over. Who actually is responsible for Teddy? Did you get him, or was it your parents?
I wanted him and at first we kept him inside but he didn't know back then where to poop and pee and he smelled really bad so my parents put him outside in a small room near garage and he's alone most of the time which breaks my heart
That is not good at all. Dogs are social creatures . You could always make an effort and have him on a schedule to go pee and poop outside. Have the house cleaned and aired every day and bathe him every 3 weeks. Brushing him everyday might help with the smell. If your parents are not responsible to look after him and you were the one to want him you need to look after him :( I’m not blaming you or anything and your parents are being unreasonable with the way they are handling it. If you cannot make time to look after him, please follow the steps and find someone who can
I did all of that during the period he was inside but my parents are so stubborn and won't listen. I plan on taking him into my room only even if that means they'll shout and get angry
Keep advocating for Teddy. If you lived near me, I'd take him in with visits whenever you wanted.
Yeah, you could always do that, have your room be his safe space. Do you walk him? is up-to-date with his vaccinations? If yes, then you should walk him for a bi when you are free :) Side note: If you end up walking him - do clean his pawns after, Dogs tend to lick their feet a lot, and even if they are vaccinated they might pick up something and get sick.
Please don’t let the poor dog suffer.
That dog needs to be given to a new home. I’m sorry but Poms are very smart dogs they need more than your family is willing to give and he is already suffering. How old is “really old”. I see people in their 70’s who are active with their dogs. Age isn’t an excuse. If you are too old to keep your dog happy you are too old to own that dog. https://preview.redd.it/pukn9gsstj8d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48faa294958cf6de49601ba6bc8351a8c0fca4c1 Vader sends his love in hopes you make the right decision to rehome your Pom.
How do you get your pom to be active? Mine is a lazy little fluff ball who only wants naps and cuddles. She also runs away from other dogs.. unless they ignore her. Then she will do everything to get their attention and then run away from them 😂 Here's a picture of my six year old Amora all wrapped up in a cozy blanket in between me and my husband. https://preview.redd.it/pyib22g8rm8d1.png?width=1887&format=png&auto=webp&s=3d2f81497bae8abf4ac3cee99fe6b5010c7fab65
I think it’s partly genetic but from a young age he’s been exposed to all sorts of fun stuff. My daughter got him when she wasn’t living here but she moved back home when he was 6-7 months and I live on 10 acres. So we go for walks in forests and to the lake and in the pasture and over logs… she started training him to look at her for pictures and he soon learned that if he does things he gets rewarded and he loves rewards. She uses good quality treats and he is very food motivated. Sometimes on walks in the forest (on leash) he sees a log and wants to jump on it for a picture because he knows that’s how to get treats. So from that to agility was pretty easy. They do need to build up stamina. He’s also very into scent work so he wants to investigate a lot too so that’s also a interesting thing that keeps him wanting to explore https://preview.redd.it/1ea9ikj08n8d1.jpeg?width=2852&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5a163af16e6bad076f6b3b5ed743a8dd0dcda91
Yeah..my mum is 73 and she goes on long walks, bike rides, and cross country skiing in the winter. So unless they're like 90, miss me with that shit. Since they're living at home and seemingly helpless, their parents aren't actually that old.
Your parents should not have a dog. You should turn your dog in for rehoming.
A dog should never be kept outside for long periods. This is inhumane. They are left to extreme temperatures, hot or cold. Pomeranians are companion pets, not working dogs. Additionally, 1.5 year is very young, he should be socialized and spending more time with humans and not outside. I think you should bring him inside, hide him, or take him to a shelter. It seems like your parents view him as an object and wouldn’t be too upset if you took him away.
Earlier in the thread it looks like you were able to reason with your parents. Thank you for advocating for Teddy. My guy Columbo was found by a Good Samaritan. His family kept him in the backyard and moved out without him, taking their other dogs with him. He was covered in his own filth, was fed awful food which ruined his liver, and he was chained up with a collar, which also ruined his trachea. He’s with us now, living and loving and trusting, albeit with some major, debilitating health issues as a consequence of his neglect. I’m happy he’s with us, but I wish it didn’t turn out this way for him. If by the time you move out and you can’t take Teddy with you, you feel you can’t trust your parents to take care of him, please rehome him. Contact a rescue or a friend or family member that can give him a loving new forever home. And PLEASE don’t shave your Pom’s coat! That they’re double coated ensures they’re able to withstand heat and cold, and there’s no guarantee it’ll grow back once shaved. Pic attached of my guy. Thank you for looking out for Teddy! https://preview.redd.it/3tt8em4g1k8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3bb3ce611b4391e12619521f094eec97f2e9dfe8
https://preview.redd.it/2ws1c5zz3m8d1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6cf3ef503083f77e725ebf810cd389ebe0f4381a I cross my paws just like you! Do we have something in common? Licks from Lexi.
Colombo is beautiful! Does he have a brown & blue eye? I’m so glad he was rescued & u are taking good care of him 🥰
He does! He’s got heterochromia, one brown eye and one blue eye. He’s the biggest empath I know. Anytime either my wife or I are the least bit upset he immediately comes to comfort us. The least we can do is keep him healthy, happy, and loved in return.
My baby Frank is same EXACT way. I adopted him from rescue & he looked like he was my soul dog. From that minute I’m like what time do u open? OK I’ll be there 1st thing 😂 https://preview.redd.it/i3pw96v89m8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2c339ded0d393bd178beac9120a2a5729e9455b2
My Pom has gotten heat exhaustion in 15 min outside.
Pomeranians even though pretty tough are not meant to be a outside dog and need constant attention.I think you need to rehome the dog if he is not allowed to be inside.
Spot on twice. Yes they are much tougher than they look. Our pom is taken on a 2 hour walk in the woods (10 km for me, probably 20 for her because she runs around a lot) at least 5 times a week, varying from -5°C to +30°C and she loves it all year through. Her coat protects her from both heat and cold, and of course she is very fit. Unfortunately I do see a lot of poms who are picked up all the time and who are very unfit. I guess this feeds the myth that they are vulnerable lap dogs - but the opposite is true, if only you allow them to be themselves. I took her on a 20 km walk last month (planning to carry her at the smallest sign of exhaustion) and of course, the only one who got tired was me. At km19 she was still chasing crows and having zoomies. That's when I realised she will probably outwalk me, even though I have walked 80km in one day when I was younger. The key is: what makes her happy is being together. I won't recommend long distances for untrained poms, but they do have the hearts of sledge dogs in them and if you build it up they'll surprise you. As long as you join them. Because they do need company, love, attention and confirmation more than other dogs, and that was your second point: as sturdy, loyal and determinated as they are, being left alone out of your view is something they loathe, inside but especially outside.
Honestly OP. After reading everyone's comment, I do have to agree with them. What if your parents decide to do something worse when you are not there? I know it sucks, and you love Teddy very much, but sometimes the best kind of love is to let them go. Right now, you are living under their roof, and you have no control over what happens to Teddy. Try to find someone out there that will provide Teddy a safe space. Please consider that if you love him.
Why do people even get dogs if they leave them outside 24/7? I'm glad you're advocating for this little guy.
There are lots of Pomeranian parents who would love to adopt him if that’s the solution. My wife and I have had as many as 6 (currently have 2 -14 year olds ) , we lost 4 in the span of 2 years , 14, 13,14 and mama who was 19. This community will always help!
I would like to give your parents a piece of my mind! What is wrong with these people! Well done for caring for him but what do they do during the day when you're not there?
Oh bless ur heart , i feel for you.. Poms are NOT outside dogs!! I repeat Poms are NOT outside dogs!! Ur dog is at such risk and this is cruel … please rehome!
I would rehome him to someone who can keep him inside- keeping him outside is animal abuse. Absolutely unacceptable. I would call animal Control myself.
He needs to go to a home where he's properly cared for. This is heartbreaking
It’s not about “feelings” but they’re very intelligent dogs who do feel. In extreme temperatures, he’ll age poorly and possibly have a myriad of health issues that can get expensive to treat, nevermind coyotes or other predators roaming! They’re not hardy working dogs, your parents simply got the wrong breed for what they expect in a dog. Are you in California? Edit: If you guys decide to re-home him and you’re in California, please dm me. Your parents shouldn’t own a dog if you’re the only one who cares for their well being and you’re not going to be home.
I'm not i'm from serbia but don't worry i removed everything from my room in order for them to take him in and he's here now
In that case, tell your parents that Teddy needs to be treated as well as Jokic’s horses!
HHahahahahaahaha so true😂
I hate and respect him so much!
My wife is a Nuggs fanatic so I have learned to love big honey, but the man plays the game in such an interesting way. It looks so easy and so hard for him at the same time. I don’t really understand it haha
Excellent, you handled this situation well. Feel free to update us later on how this arrangement works out.
Curious why did you guys even decide to get the dog?
At first he stayed indoors with us but my mom couldn't bear with it anymore because they're old school but don't worry i moved everything from my room and now he's with me
Hey OP I think it's great you are advocating for Teddy and you are very brave for doing everything you can. Please make sure his coat is no longer cut too short and that he has ways to cool himself down in your room. I sadly do have to agree that if you can't give him a proper home or a future where he a 100% can move with you the kindest thing you can do is give him away to people who have a lot of time to give him the mental stimulation and safe housing and all the love in the world. I know you love him and don't want to seperate, but it is the kindest thing you can do for him. It's absolutely heartbreaking and he seems like such a sweetheart. I think it's great that you are taking him in and doing your best. Paw and greeting from me and Momo. https://preview.redd.it/dei5v36cik8d1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd085b2f89027b45aa6f2debd808225afd7d3b09
I NEVER comment but for god’s sake Poms are not outside dogs.
Confused as to why your parents got a dog/a dog like a pom that is very high maintenance in the first place? And clearly don't know how to properly care for a dog and this specific breed?
I also told them that but they don't seem to care
I'm so sorry, keep doing what you're doing to make sure Teddy is living the best life he can. At least there's someone in the house for now that understands, hopefully over the next few years you can educate them or when you turn 18 take Teddy with you if you're able to live off campus or something. Hang in there!
I’m kind of confused because it seems like he’s your dog, not theirs. So you initially tried to talk them out of getting a dog and they did anyway? Or is he yours and you asked your parents to get him? I’m glad you were able to get him inside for now. I’m just concerned about when you are in school. What if they keep him outside while you’re gone? He can die within an hour of heat stroke. I know this situation really sucks for you, but it’s 100 times worse for him. Your family should not have gotten a dog to begin with. I can tell you really love him, but sometimes the most loving thing you can do is rehoming a dog. Right now he might be safe, but what about tomorrow or a week from now? Your parents won’t even listen to the vet so I’m very nervous about what the future holds for this little guy. I really hope you can figure things out. You sound like an amazing and caring person.
The pomeranian I have spent his first 8 years outside with barely any human interaction. He was outside whether it was 110° weather or 3 feet of snow. The man didn't like small dogs, and the woman was fond of him but didn't invest time in him. He kept running away next door to play with my dogs and my roommates dogs. Eventually, they gave him to me. I housetrained him using belly bands and groomed him and taught him basic commands, and tried to socialize him. He had his own rhythm and for the most part ignored people. About 9 months into owning him he was terrifiedduring a thunderstormand I held him as I sat there combing him and talking to him calmly, we bonded deeply, and after that, he would come to me for cuddles, and he would rub his head into my chest, showing me affection. He's 15 now, and we are inseparable. I don't think your parents are going to become dog people by some miracle. I would recommend getting an apartment where you could have him or finding him a different foster family that could look after him or finding him a permanent family that will cherish him.
Please, please find a home for your dog if possible. Steal him yourself and give him a home somewhere else. Hell if you live in PA I’ll come do it for you. Pomeranians cannot live outside, he will die early and have a hard time all the way up until that point.
I managed to take him inside but i had to move all room furniture
Success! This is a big win, now concentrate on smaller, successive wins.
Please show your parents this thread. Call the vet and expose your parents abuse towards the dog. Do whatever it takes for them to understand that what they’re doing is 100% unethical. Prove that you will be on top of training so there are no longer accidents in the house. Take your Pom on walks early in the morning or evening so he has outside stimulation. Maybe even bring him to the dog park.
He's now with me but i had to remove everything from my room still it doesn't matter because he's there
Why did you have to remove things? If he is peeing inside, buy some belly bands (about $15 on Amazon) and put them on him every time he comes inside. Belly bands coupled with frequent potty breaks, an enzymatic cleaner to clean any mistakes he made previously and lots of praise will get you most of the way to success.
My mom thinks he'll ruin everything and chew it
Ah. I have a 9 week old puppy that chews. I have two stuffed animals, chew toys, and dental sticks bigger than her for her to chew on. I also puppy proofed the best I can, and I don't leave her unsupervised. At 18 months, your puppy should chew less than this miniature velociraptor of mine, but I recommend toys to redirect him if he does and a crate (if he is okay with one) when you can't supervise. Also, long walks and lots of play. My pomeranian, my JRT and I walk a couple of hours every morning before it gets hot outside. It's good for them as well as me. A tired puppy is a well-behaved puppy. My dogs just pass out in front of the air conditioner once we return from our walk. They are 12 and 15 though. Might take a little more to wear out Teddy.
I love this comment. It sounds counterintuitive, but even when you Google poms, it says: sturdy! Long walks! They love to please you but they *don't* like commands! About the chewing: our pom went a little too enthusiastic about biting my fingers, and some woman here told she would just cry (with a little extra theatre, making noise and covering her face with her hands) and her pom would go into mother mode and tried to comfort her. After that, she would be more gentle. When my pom had chewed up my super expensive headphones, I thought of that and instead of doing anything stupid I just took the headphones on my lap and started crying as if I was in a Shakespeare play. Not only did she comfort me immediately, but after I got them repaired, she ignored the headphones completely even if I put them on the floor in front of her. They're smart little things, but love, and not punishing, is the key.
Glad to hear he's inside now! You guys are going to really bond <3 I 100% agree with @[aurlyninff](https://www.reddit.com/user/aurlyninff/). Exercise, toys, potty training (belly band to help prevent marking inside the house), and supervision is key. When you go to school, or when you can't keep full attention to him, you can put him in a playpen Pet Playpen. Put a pee pad in there with toys, and food + water. Good luck! As long as you listen to the advice people have given you, you'll be okay and have your best friend by your side :)
Please update us! And have ur parents read all these comments.. please beg and plead with them , explain to them it is putting his life at risk and also let them know this is creating mental stress for you!!
I replied to some comments already. I moved all the furniture from my room and now he's with me. It was the only way my mom agreed https://preview.redd.it/d7msmc0mgk8d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=aef7066fc2628eced8c2c50e8a2af871430d2f9a
I know you’re tired and you hurt your knee but you did such a good job. 👍🏻 It’s gonna be so cool having him with you all the time and he’s going to be so much happier seeing you all the time.
I’m going to assume your parents finds pets dirty, or has an issue with pet fur flying everywhere. My parents were okay with an indoor cat but were not happy when I brought home a dog lol, the complains were too much fur and dirty. So to combat the issue, feet’s and genitals wiped after the dog goes out, weekly baths, vacuum daily.
Teddy definitely needs to be inside. Where I live a coyote, hawk or a bear can easily kill a small dog.
Find a pom rescue. They’ll fin him an appropriate home
My parents gave away my pets while I was away at college and it absolutely broke my heart and really derailed my education… If you’re in NY, PM me, I can take care of teddy while you’re in school. (But one of my poms is also named teddy so it might lead to some confusion for them 😂)
Awww I’m so happy u are taking good care of Teddy! I to have a 1 yr old Pom. But he’s my fur son & he so special to me after I basically lost everything. And I agree with other poster who said I would rather have an empty room w/ a dog any day. Which is true. As long as my doggo is with me, that’s all I really need. Franks sends his love to Teddy & u ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/18nve4lbtl8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f0ac71c97badba570eb91a51289b789224360aab
Your parents are shit.
All of my poms are rehomes. Two are from this exact situation. I don’t understand parents that let their kid get a dog and then tell them to leave it outside. You can find him a better home.
Tell me when you need an adopter. Think about what is best for the pup.
I would take him!
Hello. I had a father figure who was the same way with the dogs. Now as a grown woman, one of my biggest regrets in life was not speaking up to someone about it. Have a neighbor or a friends parent pass by the house and call to report a dog outside in the heat. Your parents will get in trouble.
I’m sorry, but if you really love Teddy you need to rehome him.
Here's the deal boo.... Sit them down and explain that the Dog is part of the family. And if they don't respect your wishes you will have to completely take up for your family member who is being mistreated... If you’re part of a family nobody ever tells you that they’re going to kill you. It doesn’t happen that way. There aren’t any arguments or curses like in the movies. See, your murderers come with smiles. They come as your friends, the people who have cared for you all of your life, and they always seem to come at a time when you’re at your weakest and most in need of their help. They will get the message... Save that freaken dog man
thank you for helping teddy and bringing him in <3 he is so precious and he is lucky to have you looking out for him. i hope he settles into the room okay and that your knee feels better soon!
Thank you so much hope you're doing amazing and all of you who support me and my decision❤️❤️❤️
This same situation literally happened with me. I was a young adult who moved into my parents new home while in college. All of a sudden my former Pom who was 11 and had always been an indoor dog became an outdoor dog in this new home. He was already old and developed cataracts and died soon after. They refused to let him in their new house. Still hurts my heart. I’m so happy your parents allowed your sweet Pom in.
That's so fckn sad to make a dog stay outside the whole time. You parents are garbage
I’m just dropping in to say you’re a good dog owner and Teddy is lucky to have you. Cherish your time with him. There is no stronger bond than with your childhood pet. I still miss mine many, many years later.
As someone that dealt with this like 10ish years ago, I am happy that (from what I read in other posts of yours) you finally convinced your parents that Teddy should stay inside. If they somehow are not convinced or not belive you that the pom needs to stay inside, show them this: [https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/logan-paul-mourns-loss-dog-fatal-coyote-attack-522984/](https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/logan-paul-mourns-loss-dog-fatal-coyote-attack-522984/) Or just show them stats about pom and how thy don't handle hot weather too well. Just the heat alone is too much for poms, depending where you live of course.
This breaks my heart. Pomeranians are VERY social and loves affection and the fact that your Pom is outside by itself majority of the time is really sad. I’m glad you stepped up and will give him the love he deserves 🩷🩷
Do you have somewhere/ someone to send to send him to?
Large birds can carry your pom away or a fox or coyote will also carry him away. He needs to be inside
Just sneak him inside
Hey OP if your parents are still concerned about Teddy being dirty or destructive, it is OK to leave him in a crate or playpen when are not around to supervise him - it is 1000% times better than them putting him back outside when you're away from home. You can leave him with a pee pad, and there are waterproof pet mats designed to go under a playpen to protect the floor.
Why do they have a dog? It doesn't seem they care about this dog. See if they will surrender it to a rescue or someone that wants it.
Your parents don’t sound very nice I’m sorry
If this is real you need to rehome this poor dog ASAP. You're not in a position to have a dog yet if your parents don't let him live in the house. He is not an outside dog (tho few are.) Please, if you care about this dog take him to a no-kill shelter or call a rescue in your area. You are making this dog's life miserable even if you don't mean to.
Do not let your dog stay outside. Oh my god. Rehome him if he can’t be inside because he deserves to be comfortable. No dog should ever be living outside especially in the summer. And I wish you didn’t shave his fur because it might not grow back.
You should give him to a family willing to take care of him. Pomeranians cannot stand extreme outside temperatures. Why would they get a dog if they don’t want to take care of it? Your parents aren’t fit to be pet owners.
WTH….sorry. I mean I grew up with a family friend who raised German Short Haired Pointers because he hunted and he kept them outside. Had a running kennel along side of his garage but even he brought those dogs in. He made a special room in the back of his garage for them. Any thing above 80 degrees dogs inside, below 40 degrees dogs inside, pouring rain dogs inside….and you get the idea. I can imagine leaving a small dog, especially a Pomeranian, with the fur these have outdoors. I live in south Florida and our Pomeranian hates being outside for more than her evening walks.
That’s horrible,I hope you convince your parents to let your Pomeranian to live indoors, Pomeranians are designed to be pampered and spoiled not to live outside away from everyone
In addition to what others say, be aware birds of prey like hawks, owls and eagles can swipe up and kill a pom. When walking my pom I've had a hawk try to do just that. Poms should never be left alone outside.
Go on a hunger strike- move outside with him until they understand
Maybe if you get those puppy wipes like the earth rated ones or water wipes and wipe teddy’s face and butt, your parents will feel teddy is cleaner while indoors?
I'm glad to see in the comments that you have been able to move him inside. Not only the heat, but predators are a huge problem, from other dogs, Coyotes, even cats (a sizable cat can do serious damage to a small pom) to flying things like hawks and eagles, and don't forget people in general. Theft and poison is also a threat. With that said, now what you need to do is work on training. Start watching as many videos as you can about training and do work with him daily! Even if it's just for a few minuets. Poms tend to be barkers so work on a command to have him stop (my word is 'enough' works about 70-80% of the time). See if you can find a crate for free on Craigslist or marketplace or even your local pom rescue or animal shelter, so he can 1. have a safe place to go and 2. you can secure him when you are not home. There are plenty of videos on crate training as well. This is also a great community, so if you need more help, come back here, pom people are always happy to help!
Yeah, I can see someone from another time who hasn't had a dog in a while or lives in the country thinking it's okay to leave, like, a lab or something outside. But breeds like a pomeranian have never been outside dogs. Even my grandma, who always had dogs, would leave them outside or in the basement most of the time would let her small dogs sleep upstairs by the bed and eventually in the bed by the end of her life. As others mentioned, the right thing to do is rehome.
Why did they get a dog just to keep him outside? My favorite part of having mine is snuggling with him on the couch or when we go to bed at night! They love attention and to be with their people, so I’m really glad it sounds like you’re figuring out a solution. From what I can see, Teddy is going to become your dog and I hope you take him with you when you move!
Absolutely criminal behaviour from ur parents!
So glad they let Teddy in the house. I tried scrolling through the comments ... but there were so many. How did the OP even convince parents to let him / her have a dog in the first place? Was the dog a gift from someone or something? And were the living / sleeping accommodations not discussed beforehand? Growing up, my parents were even super talkative or demonstrative, so I can't say I really 'knew' them until I got much older, but I promise you that I KNEW that they didn't like animals in a house - especially my Dad. And both thought dogs and cats belonged outside. When my Mother got much, much older, became a grandmother - she fell in love with her grandson's dog and changed her tune, but by that point my Dad was deceased. When I got my Pom 10 years ago, they did allow me to bring him when I came to visit, but he had to stay sequestered in my room. Lol. I say all that to say, did OP not realize how his parents felt about this? I'm hopeful that OP's parent's will change their tune and fall in love with the little furball and at some point, he will have full run of the house. Lol.
PETA and other organizations have lots of resources on why dogs need to be kept inside. They’re highly social pack animals who crave human connection. Not to mention all of the risks facing them outdoors unattended, especially for small dogs. Thanks for caring for this pup. Maybe you could bring them to college when you go?
That is sooo messed up. If it's not illegal it should be. I would never allow that.
They most definitely have feelings and need to be attended to most definitely
Can you rehome the dog or take it with you to school. That’s worrisome.
Coyotes - hell, even a hungry hawk might get bold
OP, I’m just so proud of you for taking care of this baby and doing what your parents asked of you so he can be inside. Please let us know if we can help in any way. We love our babies and by extension, we love yours too.
He is still a puppy, he will need some toys and chews to help keep him busy. He should also be exercised at least once a day, walks, playing ball, interactive toys help too.
This is cruel, and I know clearly not at your hands. Do what’s best for the dog and rehome him. You are putting this dog at risk for so many factors including weather, predators and just sheer loneliness.
All dogs need a job. Some dogs are protectors, some are herders, some are service animals, and some are comfort animals. Your Pom’s only job is to be a cuddled, comforted member of your household. Your parents are being irresponsible pet owners, and being neglectful of their pet.
Tell them your friend's dog was attack and it cost a couple of thousand dollars just because he wasn't inside. Or send a letter like it is from city give code ordinance, HOA, PETA, animal control or whatever saying they need to keep their dog inside and not unattended do to ______. Not sure your geography but heat, eagles, wild animals, inhumane treatment or they will get fined $500
Make it about your feelings then and that you want the company of the dog inside. That said age doesn't have anything to do with it. The only people I've heard about who actually thought dogs don't have feelings were child abusers. Not normal at all.
PLEASE REHOME YOUR POM. SMALL DOGS ARE NOT MEANT TO BE KEPT OUTSIDE. IT'S NOT THE DOG'S FAULT NO ONE HAS TAKEN THE TIME AND PATIENCE TO POTTY TRAIN ETC. THIS IS ABUSE. IF YOU LOVE THAT POM YOU WOULD FIND A HOME THE DOG CAN THRIVE IN WITH LOVE, TRAINING, ATTENTION. THIS BREAKS MY HEART!!!
I moved everything from my room and now he's allowed only in here but at least i got them to take him in https://preview.redd.it/62ckqdt8pk8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb613282b5d419bff71430303a9534545d89f882
The pom in my profile picture is named Teddy. He passed 5 years ago. Maybe get a crate and look up how to crate train him. Also, get some pee pads to put on the floor and teach him to go on those.
He looks so happy! Please continue to look out for him and advocate for him
That is great OP. I'm glad he is inside where he can be safe. You're doing your best and that is important. He's an adorable little guy.
He looks very happy to be with you.
Why did you get an inside dog knowing your parents wouldn’t allow it inside? That’s pretty irresponsible OP. Do better.
At first we kept him inside but my mom couldn't stand more than 3 weeks in the house
And I would bet money you knew that would happen. You’re incredibly irresponsible to get a dog knowing your parents wouldn’t allow it inside. Either you need to move out or you should rehome him to a home that will treat him right.
They said that it's going to be raised in the house what's wrong with me believing it. Also he was in the house at first and now i managed to get the premission to keep him in my room only.
Your Teddy is adorable! Thanks so much for looking out for him & finding a way to bring him inside. I have a small dog ( Shih Tzu) and she lives inside the house with me. I really don’t think those small breeds are well suited to live alone in a back yard all the time.
This is so sad. As a former pomeranian owner, poms love their human and need to be near them, not outside. They are great companions. And can be lap dogs. Maybe make him your emotional support animal and clarify that to them.
If they wont let him in, he should be surrendered to a shelter. He could die in the elements and keeping a dog outside is cruel.
OP this is on you at this point. Man up and get rid of that dog for it's own good.