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Old 03-21-2009, 01:42 PM   #1
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Default Yorkie Rescue Dog vs New Puppy?

I am torn and wonder what other people think and feel. I recently lost my oldest yorkie; but as fate would have it I had just adopted a rescue Yorkie, Chloe, that was a former puppymill dog. A puppymill rescue is way different from a new little purebred puppy. I have had Chloe 3 months now and she makes a little progress every day. She is learning to play with my other yorkie Toby, she gives me kisses and now her tail wags near non-stop. When I first got her from foster mom all she would do is hide in the darkest dustiest corner; she would not even look me in the eye. Still I felt like it was something I wanted to do; to give a sweet little animal a chance at a nice dog-life. So I feel a little guilty at wanting a pretty little purebred puppy again. The Yorkie I recently lost was beautiful, Chloe the rescue puppy is kind of gangly and even a little funny looking. At the puppymills , as we know, the point is not to better the breed but just to churn out puppies. I know that people buy dogs for different reasons; but I am not sure what is the best reason for me. Rescue vs beauty queen/prince?
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Old 03-21-2009, 01:45 PM   #2
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it is hard isn't it.... If I had to get another dog- I'd get a rescue- I know it can be a lot of work at first- but so is a puppy. I think rescues just REALLY know how to love- they've had a horrible start at life and NEED a family- a purebred puppy will always find someone to love it but rescues can stay in kennels and foster families for years- i think they just deserve a home so much more.
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I would recommend RESCUE only. I know many people who rescued dogs, and all of them are just best pets ever. Yes, in first week you should be patient, because of dog's background, but then.... They know that you save his/her life, and will be very very very loving. I know some people who run rescues, I fostered from them before. Those dogs just want to be loved. Nothing wrong with most of them.
Appx. 5 mln dogs are killed every year in the US because not enough homes for them. Yorkies are popular, but still there are many yorkie rescues, and many great dogs looking for new home and just want to be loved.
After I found out about pet trade industry/rescue/etc/etc/etc, I would never buy from a breeder. Because whatI learn MOST of them are just for profit, and I call it morally wrong.

I wish you good luck with finding perfect rescue dog.

If you decide to buy , please do it responsibly (means: no online/no pet store/no bad breeder)
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I think for every new puppy you get a rescue so you can have the best of both worlds.
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I think for every new puppy you get a rescue so you can have the best of both worlds.
Patti STELLAR idea!!!
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I would like to say that just because you decide on a rescue does not necessarily mean they will be a lot of work. My Bogey was a rescue and fit immediately into my home. There are plenty of dogs in rescues that their former family just could not take care of any longer. With this economy people are turning dogs in all the time because they are losing their homes or are no longer able to take care of their pets. There are of course plenty of puppy mill puppies but there are also many that are owner surrenders as well. Yes, some might have issues but if you are willing to wait you will find one that will fit into your home. There are even puppies that can be found in rescues. They are not in great abundance but there are puppies out there if you look. My Doodlebug is a puppy from a mill rescue. He's a Morkie and I get compliments on his beauty all the time. You can also find quite a few that are at the below 1 yr mark as well. Personally, that is my favorite because they are at an age that is the most fun. They don't whine and cry at night, listen pretty well and a lot are already house trained too. In the rescue forum there are so many little ones that are in need of a new family and you can also check Petfinder.com for even more.
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I think it all depends on your life style and the dog that you adopt.....not all dogs that have been abused or neglected are good with people or children for that matter. Not only it takes a while for them to adjust to normal environment and may never adjust the way you want them to. My mother had a dog although not a yorkie....it was abused and did eventually come around but still would bit everyone if he was in a bad mood for any reason. It didn't like males at all and wouldn't even get close to them, (I suspect that it was abused by one) upon my mother's passing, as much as I loved both her and her dog, I was unable to adopt it as I have a little toddler......It's sad because I could have given it a great home but I know that our son would have gotten bit all the time. Now with that said sometime you can go to animal shelters and they can tell you why the previous owner had to give it up maybe they had to move and the place didn't allow dogs. If you have the time to spend with it and don't have little children nagging it and malling it then I would give it another shot.

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I think for every new puppy you get a rescue so you can have the best of both worlds.
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I know how you feel....BUT....you should give Chloe a little time to *blossom* as she probably will, and as each day that passes she will melt your heart more and more.

Roxy and TJ came from a *bad* place. I didn't know it at the time, but I now have evidence of. Roxy is *very* different, she was older when I got her, she was scared, shy, timid, stressed and anxious...she still is, but we are going on 4 years now and I honestly have to say that when I *catch* her playing or making improvements with her *issues* it puts such a huge smile on my face...

I think in time you will be able to make peace with your mind and your heart

Thank you for rescuing....
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You have to do what is right for you and your family and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.....if it's not right for your family you will only do more harm for the pup that could be possibly adopted by another family that will cater to it's needs

If you are interested in a rescue yorkie I think I remember it being on Opera about a month or two ago......here is the link I hope it's okay to post!!!

Yorkies Rescued from Puppy Mill - Oprah.com


I wasn't able to watch the show much as my son wasn't feeling good that day......but they were so cute and the ones on the show looked well tempered ...probably more nervous than anything too!
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wow, i know how you feel. (i think?) i don't have a rescue dog. but i have 2 rescue bunnies, they are both so cute and i love them so much. of course bunnies are not the same as dogs. so i don't really know what a dog adopted from a rescue behaves like.

also, i did adopt the bunnies when they are very young. so i think that is something you wanted. a young puppy? i think it would be wonderful if you can find a young yorkie to adopt from rescue, but do they exist?

when i was looking for my yorkie. i looked at rescues as well, but either i was really bad with the searchs, or there just aren't many available. i was not able to find any yorkies near my area. it was even hard for me to find a good breeder in my area.

i didn't know yorkietalk when i was looking for my puppy, but i think if you put a word out there that you are looking for a young yorkie to adopt from rescues, people might be able to help you if they know of any in your area.

i know when i was looking for a kitty to adopt, people on here helped me a lot. (i didn't end up adopting because fiance's allergy was just too bad)
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when i was looking for my yorkie. i looked at rescues as well, but either i was really bad with the searchs, or there just aren't many available. i was not able to find any yorkies near my area. it was even hard for me to find a good breeder in my area.
You are so right. It is hard to find a puppy in rescue. You should contact all of them and let them know what you are looking for. You will be very lucky if a puppy mill in your eria will be shut down. Then you can find a small puppy.
right now, in state, I live, we have so many yorkies for adoption, puppies are probably gone, but young and adults are still available, many of them sooooo cute!!!!
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I posted another post about a whole bunch of yorkie being rescue from an animal shelter. It was featured on Oprah. you go to oprah's website and then type in the search yorkies rescued I think it's the first one on the list. They should be available soon for adoption.


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My Runt is a rescue from a puppy mill this is the video of the puppy mill.... Pets | Humane Society

He is has my heart! When I first went into the room of dogs to find one to adopt....their were so many puppies and dogs to choose from but Runt was all alone and when I filled out the papers for adoption there was already 5 others wanting to adopt him. I prayed from him and on my application I wrote "He needs me and I NEED him". I have not regretted 1 day. Yes it is a huge challenge, pees & poops where ever he wants to UGH, won't play with me, won't like me, just starting to take treats from my hand. But I love him more than if he was a perfect dog. He's like me a REBEL lol. I recently had a tumor removed from his ear and 12 teeth pulled but I could tell when I picked him up from the vets he was glad to see me in his eyes. Someday I hope to have a little girl yorkie that will let me dress and baby but until then I have my Runt! Good luck in your choice and rescues NEED you.
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My Runt is a rescue from a puppy mill this is the video of the puppy mill.... Pets | Humane Society

He is has my heart! When I first went into the room of dogs to find one to adopt....their were so many puppies and dogs to choose from but Runt was all alone and when I filled out the papers for adoption there was already 5 others wanting to adopt him. I prayed from him and on my application I wrote "He needs me and I NEED him". I have not regretted 1 day. Yes it is a huge challenge, pees & poops where ever he wants to UGH, won't play with me, won't like me, just starting to take treats from my hand. But I love him more than if he was a perfect dog. He's like me a REBEL lol. I recently had a tumor removed from his ear and 12 teeth pulled but I could tell when I picked him up from the vets he was glad to see me in his eyes. Someday I hope to have a little girl yorkie that will let me dress and baby but until then I have my Runt! Good luck in your choice and rescues NEED you.

I agree and I love my little puppy mill rescue, Chloe. I can't hardly view those films of puppymills any more--I have seen them on Youtube and they just make me upset---and sick-- all over again. My Chloe is coming along; she was fostered before I got her and is pretty much there with the potty training. She has been with me for 3 months now and I do love her.....I hope that Oprah Winfrey with all of her stature and such really goes forward with the whole puppymill expose thing.....Like I said I do love my Chloe those she is a funny little puppymill rescue. I donate what I can and do what I can.
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