Are you a good or a bad candidate for adoption?

[michiko]

I have been doing a lot of learning about yorkies and different breeders. I know "good" breeders usually have basic requirements or/and preference for candidates. I can totally understand why they have to do that but I sometimes feel discouraged.

I guess I am a young professional single woman. Even I think I am wicked old, I know people consider me young. And even I am in committed relationship, I am not engaged or anything, so I am single. Plus I work full time and live in apartment.

Does that mean I am a bad candidate of yorkie adoption? Does it mean that breeder pick a person who is at home all the time, without kids, and owns a big yard instead of choosing a person like me? I am sure most of the breeders might think that with basic information they have. It is hard to get to know candidates so much to be sure.

I think we care about yorkies and want best for them. Then breeders might need to decide from the information they have. I am on one waiting list now. With some breeders I couldn't be even on the waiting list because I live at apartment and work full time or just one of two reasons. Then how much do you know about me? I am sure I can garantee that I will be a better owner than some people (not all of course) who owns the house and stays home. It is hard to show the level of love toward yorkies. It cannot be measured with numbers.

They don't ask what I do for living or if I have involved in any organization for animals or if I were a vegetarian? Some breeders don't even ask what my plan about how I can take care of yorkies since I work full time and my apartment has no yard. Some just say "sorry" as soon as they hear my basic information.

Right now I have been trying to work with my landlord around pet policy and having alternate solutions about moving. I am putting efforts to be able to have a yorkie. That is my priority now. This frustration can be only not with breeders but also with landlords.

Thanks for listening.

p.s. FYI I am a vegetarian (but eat seafood.. I couldn't give up on that one) because of love for animals. I work for Domestic Violence agency, so I work toward violence free world including against animal abuse. I was also a board member for Boston Aquarium Society for a couple years. Maybe I will talk about what my plan is to take care of yorkies some other time.

[Julz]

Slap my hand if I am doing it wrongly, but I take each person as an individual consideration. I love my babies before they are born and put my heart and soul into them. I am picky about where they go. However, I do not have "predetermined" outlines on who gets one and who doesn't.

I know this doesn't seem related, but in a little sense, it does....it just kills me when a landlord wants to rent out a 5 bedroom 2 acre house......but the rules/regulations are "NO pets or children allowed!"

[chachi]

Well I am probably a bad candidate to some breeders because I have a child. I did find a breeder that sold to me however. Just keep looking and you will find a breeder also that will let you adopt a pup.

[Parker's Mum]

I understand where you are coming from. I too am a single young woman, I work full time and I live in an apartment. When I started looking for a yorkie I felt SO discouraged for the same reasons. I had thought that maybe I would adopt an older yorkie from a yorkie rescue until I started reading the adoption "requirements" and realized they would Never adopt to me! It is sad because I am a good dog owner and just because someone has a house does not make them a good dog owner. They really do need to consider all the information on an individual basis. I am sure some do, but it was so disappointing while I did my months of research into getting a yorkie. so I can totally understand how you feel

[wnalegria]

Being single may exclude you from having a very tiny puppy that can not go 8-10 hours a day with out supervision.

This does not mean you will not be a good mom. When most of us are talking about young singles we look for the ones that are a bit flighty. By this I mean they work a full time job and the off time is spent a sleeping or going to a party. That folks is my 28 y/o daughter. She is unable to take care of herself let alone another living object be it plant or animal. I would not leave a flea in her care. Those are the folks male or female that I discourage any type of pet.

You sound like you could and would provide a wonderful home for a older kid or a adult who is looking for a home.

Don't be discouraged the right breeder and yorkie are out there waiting for you.


Kathy

[SnowWa]

I can't imagine thinking that a single working person in an apartment couldn't provide a great home for a little dog. Nor can I believe that having a child should prevent anyone from having a puppy.

The first week I had my little pup, I didn't want to leave it alone, and it spent its days with my sister. She has two little boys there (4 and 6 years old). The rules were that they had to sit or lie on the floor to play with the puppy and couldn't carry it around. And, of course, they had to careful and gentle with it.

Well - my pup went totally crazy over those little boys the first time he saw them and ran around and jumped all over them, and licked their faces, pulled their hair, and barked and bit them all over (teething), and played and played and played. I hated to bring him back to my boring house when I picked him up. He just loves children....and other dogs as well and he can certainly hold his own. I have to take him away every once in a while so that the children and my other dog can rest for a while. He exhausts them all. And - not to mention that his traveling speed around the house is about 120 mph. No one can catch him if he doesn't want to be caught. (He is about 14 weeks old now.)

Every dog I have ever owned (regardless of their age or size) has loved children. Little children have always been watched at my house and have never been allowed to be rough with or abuse little puppies.

The roughest I have seen my little dog be treated was when he was with his litter mates....they played their little hearts out and were very rough with one another. We are all much more gentle with my little dog than his brother and sisters were ---at least we try to be. My pup is the one we are trying to teach to calm down and be nice.... He was born to play.

Good luck - I don't think "children," "apartments," "yards," "jobs," and "other pets" would be my most important criteria for adopting out a dog. They would be considerations, but not the most important things I would be looking for.

I think we all know what we would be looking for in a person who wants to adopt a pet....don't even need to go there.


PS: I am single, live in a large house, do not have a fenced yard, no children, do have other pets, and I work ---would I be a good candidate for adopting a pet --maybe not! How wrong that would be. My pets are lucky I have them. I love them to death, spoil them, and take very good care of them.

Carol Jean

[michiko]

Originally Posted by wnalegria

Being single may exclude you from having a very tiny puppy that can not go 8-10 hours a day with out supervision.

You sound like you could and would provide a wonderful home for a older kid or a adult who is looking for a home.

Don't be discouraged the right breeder and yorkie are out there waiting for you.

Kathy

Being a single and having a full time job don't mean that the tiny pup will be alone There are different alternates. Who knows I might be the best person to take care of young tiny pups. Who knows! Working full time doesn't mean that I cannot bring a pup with me to work or find a best doggie day care. I know breeders sometimes have to, but I feel like people stereotype by basic information. I guess it can be breeders' loss too if they exclude someone like me without knowing how capable we are to provide a loving home for pups. Home full time doesn't mean they can provide as much love as single women with full time jobs do.

I am feeling okay. I just get discouraged when breeders have to stereotype and guess about a candidate with the little tiny information they receive.

[michiko]

Originally Posted by SnowWa

I can't imagine thinking that a single working person in an apartment couldn't provide a great home for a little dog. Nor can I believe that having a child should prevent anyone from having a puppy.

PS: I am single, live in a large house, do not have a fenced yard, no children, do have other pets, and I work ---would I be a good candidate for adopting a pet --maybe not! How wrong that would be. My pets are lucky I have them. I love them to death, spoil them, and take very good care of them.

Carol Jean

Woohooo to me. All my friends, all my friends' dogs and I are 100 % sure that my future pup is the luckiest pup in the world!!

[sylvan]

Originally Posted by michiko

Woohooo to me. All my friends, all my friends' dogs and I are 100 % sure that my future pup is the luckiest pup in the world!!

I couldn't agree more...you're dedication is apparent from the posts you have contibuted here on YT. It is difficult to look past 'criteria' when choosing homes for pups, and communication is key to getting a true feel for what a person is like. I don't really have a set of hard and fast rules for deciding...Kathy was right, there are 28 year olds who can't handle the responsibility and 12 year olds who are great. This forum really does help us get to 'know' people to a certain extent, so thanks to admin for creating YT. I have you at the top of my list Michiko and I know you will make a great yorkie mom someday, hopefully soon.

[schatzie]

Originally Posted by michiko

Being a single and having a full time job don't mean that the tiny pup will be alone There are different alternates. Who knows I might be the best person to take care of young tiny pups. Who knows! Working full time doesn't mean that I cannot bring a pup with me to work or find a best doggie day care. I know breeders sometimes have to, but I feel like people stereotype by basic information. I guess it can be breeders' loss too if they exclude someone like me without knowing how capable we are to provide a loving home for pups. Home full time doesn't mean they can provide as much love as single women with full time jobs do.

I am feeling okay. I just get discouraged when breeders have to stereotype and guess about a candidate with the little tiny information they receive.

I would think that one of the requirements through the adoption process is that of excellent open communication. Michiko, if you take the time to explain your entire situation I would be willing that the person finding the Yorkie a good home will take the time to listen to you.

If you are capable of bringing a Yorkie pup to your work in a non stressed, relaxed atmosphere this is a plus. The main thing is the well being of the Yorkie above all. Everything else just follows. Being honest, open, and placing the Yorkie's pups needs above all should lead you to the right Yorkie best situated for you.

I'm guessing there are pro's and con's with everybody as there is no perfect situation.

[michiko]

Originally Posted by sylvan

I couldn't agree more...you're dedication is apparent from the posts you have contibuted here on YT. It is difficult to look past 'criteria' when choosing homes for pups, and communication is key to getting a true feel for what a person is like. I don't really have a set of hard and fast rules for deciding...Kathy was right, there are 28 year olds who can't handle the responsibility and 12 year olds who are great. This forum really does help us get to 'know' people to a certain extent, so thanks to admin for creating YT. I have you at the top of my list Michiko and I know you will make a great yorkie mom someday, hopefully soon.

Oh Stacy! You made me smile big time You know that I was not talking about you!! Thank you so so so much for your kind words. I definitely chose the right waiting list

[michiko]

Originally Posted by schatzie

Michiko, if you take the time to explain your entire situation I would be willing that the person finding the Yorkie a good home will take the time to listen to you.

Being honest, open, and placing the Yorkie's pups needs above all should lead you to the right Yorkie best situated for you.

I am too honest. It could be good and bad...but I prefer being honest

[wnalegria]

Originally Posted by michiko

Being a single and having a full time job don't mean that the tiny pup will be alone There are different alternates. Who knows I might be the best person to take care of young tiny pups. Who knows! Working full time doesn't mean that I cannot bring a pup with me to work or find a best doggie day care. I know breeders sometimes have to, but I feel like people stereotype by basic information. I guess it can be breeders' loss too if they exclude someone like me without knowing how capable we are to provide a loving home for pups. Home full time doesn't mean they can provide as much love as single women with full time jobs do.

I am feeling okay. I just get discouraged when breeders have to stereotype and guess about a candidate with the little tiny information they receive.

You will make a wonderful mom.

JMHO- I would have concerns with a tiny and daycare. I would worry that
the daycare would not follow through with propercare/supervision.

I have a stud fee puppy out of Buster- gal is 7 weeks old this week weighs 12 ounces. She can not play with her brother and sister because they are too rough-She can not eat and will not eat any type of canned.dry food.
She does not have a tooth in her head. She laps goat milk out of a lid of a jar every 2-3 hours. I try and encouarge cottage cheese and boiled rice between feedings. Nutrical in addition.

This kid will require special care for the rest of her life. Does she zip around sure does- does she want to play sure does but finds puppies her own age too big and rough. She wants to play with younger puppies casue of the size.

Breeders have concerns - take that as a good point. They want the best for that puppy and what is best for you. They do not want you to be placed in a difficult situation nor do they want that puppy in a bad position. All we can do is trust our instincts- ask questions and listen to the replies from potential parents and try and make some suggestions that will make a adoption work.
If there are too many modifications that need to be made- you wonder about the match and if it will really work or just be too much effort.

[troubletb]

When I placed my two in September I asked to meet the whole family, kids and all, one puppy went to a great family wih three children, stay at home mom in a rented house, They adore him. The other went to a woman who has a 7 yr old daughter and she works full time. He is loved so much and he is also very well behaved (better than my own) Both puppies are given everything, as they are very spoiled... I took everyone in consideration. You have to everyone has different lives and different ways of dealing with problems and situations.. I would give you a puppy, because you seem like a loving and caring person. .

[chachi]

Originally Posted by troubletb

When I placed my two in September I asked to meet the whole family, kids and all, one puppy went to a great family wih three children, stay at home mom in a rented house, They adore him. The other went to a woman who has a 7 yr old daughter and she works full time. He is loved so much and he is also very well behaved (better than my own) Both puppies are given everything, as they are very spoiled... I took everyone in consideration. You have to everyone has different lives and different ways of dealing with problems and situations.. I would give you a puppy, because you seem like a loving and caring person. .

Its good to see there are breeders like you who evaluate new owners on an individual basis. I think the single women with the 7 yr old daughter would have been turned down by other breeders.