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02-04-2010, 06:06 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Question - Out of Curiosity..... I've been here a long time and leaned alot just from being online about certain things - One thing is the big shelter problem. I knew it was bad but never knew it is as bad as it really is. And it is BAD. My girls are older ....back when I looked for a yorkie I never even considered rescue - I didn't know I COULD consider it. People weren't mass breeding yorkies then..... As a kid all my pets were shelters/strays but lately I've really thought about what I would do IF I were ever to get another dog. (I'm not) BUT - my decision would be. I would get a rescue. I would never 'purchase' another pet. I almost feel guilty for 'buying' my girls. I CHOOSE the yorkie breed and back then - they weren't in shelters like now - as with many other small breeds - they're now in shelters and maybe saved before a larger dog... but still there none the less .....and it really SUCKS. There are so many dogs needing homes.....it's always been this way...the problem is just growing and growing with no end in site. It's horrible to think of the thousands of great dogs killed everyday because so many freakin people are breeding due to the money they make. What would you do ? IF faced with a decision to add another pet to your family - (yorkie or otherwise) ..............would you buy or SAVE ?
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02-04-2010, 06:33 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | This is such a great topic. Here are the stats, just for our COUNTY: **98,000 pets enter shelters every year in Maricopa County **53,000 are euthanised every year in Macricopa County FIFTY THREE THOUSAND animals are killed here, annually. Just in our county. Staggering. When I bought Wylie, I think I supported a very bad breeder. When I bought Marcel, I tried to make a better decision by purchasing from a show breeder. I think it's *so* important that we support those who are {truly} preserving the breed, otherwise, we will lose our beloved yorkie. But I also think, if we love the breed, it is now also our responsibility (as animal lovers) to speak up and help clean up the horrid mess that continues to be made by puppy mills, uneducated buyers, etcetera. And we can do this by supporting Rescues, shelters, advocacy groups who expose Mills, buyers, and yes, through adoption too ! And...we must protect those who are protecting the breed . {and just an aside...to clarify my perspective, I am a 20-yr PETA member, AND I support good breeders and having pets and I support all kinds of animal charities, most of which are direct care; before anyone thinks poorly of me for being in PETA, one might consider that it could also be beneficial to *have* members like me in PETA who do NOT agree w/ their entire agenda and will work to effect change ....}
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02-04-2010, 06:48 AM | #3 |
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| I'm with you V......I will never buy another pet again. I would give some unfortunate pet a home........There are times I have looked at my boys and felt guilty about the ones that probably died in the shelter because of my purchases...... Don't get me wrong, I love my boys dearly but I don't know why I never considered shelters at the time....I do now..... I've often wondered about all the breeders who continue to breed knowing that the shelters are full....Do they not care?.....Do they feel they don't add to the problem?....Is it all about making money for themselves? .....How can they continue to produce litter after litter knowing this problem exists?..... I can understand the millers, money is the motivator for them but the "ethical" breeders I find the most confusing.......Why not stop for awhile, give it a rest. When millions of dogs are dying and being abused and neglected it's time to reevaluate their decisions concerning breeding.......
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02-04-2010, 06:51 AM | #4 | |
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I understand what you mean. Most of us have a true love for the animal and it breaks our hearts when we see so many in shelters/rescue. Especially, when we look in their little faces and begin to let our minds wander as to what horrible things they were subjected to. Now on the other side of the coin, some rescues work out very well, and others don't. One has to consider that some of them have personality issues and/or health issues, are you prepared for that. I have a dear friend who found a beautiful yorkie in a shelter. She fell in love with him and visted him every day until he was released to her. Their relationship was marvelous, they had bonded from their first encounter. By the way, she had a yorkie girl at home. Anyway, she took him home, did all the right things to acclimate him into the house and he was very playful and she began to allow him more freedom. Until one evening, she heard her Mia screaming.....she ran and found both of them in another room; Mia on her back and Jack had her by the throat attempting to tear her apart. Needless to say she rehomed Jack. Found him a lovely home with people that were more experienced in rehabing a rescue. So, many things to consider.....love and caring versus ability.
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02-04-2010, 07:02 AM | #5 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Another sad statistic: "The national average: Only one in ten animals remains with its adoptive family for life. The remaining nine get tossed around through multiple homes, taken to the pound, lost, or worse." This is also why it's important to support Rescues who truly make an effort to *match* the right animal, to the right home!
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02-04-2010, 07:09 AM | #6 |
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| I know that if I was to get another dog it would be a Yorkie. It is really hard to get the the Yorkies or any other breed from the rescues. My sister wanted another Cairn for a playment for her Vegas. She went through Pet Finder and was able to locate a quite a few rescues. She applied filled out many forms gave her references (which each person was contacted) had phone interviews, house study (someone came to check out home and existing pets). When she selected a Cairn she wanted to rescue the dog was brought to her home to see how he would fit in. My sister did end up with her rescue and has had him for 3 years. He came with a lot of problems since he was a puppy mill breeder and had been crated gor 4 years but now is a great pet and a perfect companion for her dog. She saids it was a lot of work but worth while. Even though I have owned dogs my whole life and a Yorkies for the past 15 years I don't think I would be able to get a dog through a rescue because my yard is not fenced in. We have 5 acres on a country road. My yorkie never runs loose. I have a pen for her or she's on a leash. That wouldn't matter to the rescue. Your yard has to be fenced in. Why do they make it so difficult to rescue when there are alot of good people and good homes out there?
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02-04-2010, 07:30 AM | #7 | |
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What is wrong with people that they don't take pet ownership seriously? Do we value life so little anymore that pets can be treated like a freakin handbag....I'm tired of this one, need a different color, it's too big, too small, I've got too many, there is a new *popular* style now, etc... I watch CL everyday and it's not unusual anymore to see at least one yorkie listed and many times there are several. The excuses people use for giving them up makes me want to reach through my computer screen and SLAP them! Just yesterday there was a 3 y/o female "for free", the girl didn't have time to take care of her anymore....the sadder part is I know someone probably got her and they'll be breeding her now. Sorry Vee, I'm OT in a way, to answer your question, I'm not looking but if I were it would be a rescue.
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02-04-2010, 07:51 AM | #8 | |
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Before I bought Maximo, I registered with a local Scottish Terrier rescue and nothing ever came of it. I waited 3 years. Then I spent a year looking for a Yorkie rescue and couldn't find one that didn't have severe health problems. Then I saw Maximo's picture and knew he was the one, so I ended up purchasing my pup from a breeder/exhibitor (is that the correct term? ). I feel good about supporting a breeder who truly loves her dogs and strives to uphold breed standard. I recently decided to give Maximo a pal and once again I considered a rescue. Like you, Red98vett, I am learning more and more about all of the dogs in need. However, I have Maximo and his other caretaker (a senior senior citizen) to consider. My circumstances are such that I decided to purchase Maximo's 7-month old brother from the same breeder. Rescuing a dog is a great and noble thing -- Ivy Lucille's picture thread "What a Difference 3 years makes" showing little rescued Mo had me in tears. I admire people who take on that awesome responsibility and challenge of rehabilitating a dog in need. Rescuing is not an easy choice, and it isn't right for everyone. | |
02-04-2010, 12:03 PM | #9 | |
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Three years ago I adopted a 6-year old Westie of Craig's List. I have never regretted it. I often wonder about what she thinks about the move. Does she remember her original mama? Does she miss her? How would she react if she saw her again? When I bought Edie, my Yorkie, in Maine in 2000, I first did some checking at the Humane Society. I wanted a SMALL dog, but not necessarily a Yorkie. The thing was, the small dogs never lasted more than a minute in the shelter there! So I ended up buying Edie. If I had been living in Arizona back then, there would have been plenty of small dogs to choose from. But in Maine, they don't have ENOUGH dogs to go around. They end up trucking dogs up from the South for adoption. It's good because they really don't have to euthanize dogs, unless they are dangerous or cannot be socialized for some reason. | |
02-04-2010, 01:04 PM | #10 | |
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02-04-2010, 01:16 PM | #11 |
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| V, please don't feel guilty. It would be a wonderful world if we could save them all, but we can't. We do have choices, and those choices should never be made because of any guilty feelings. If I wanted another Yorkie, I'd go to a really great breeder, and get a healthy one that I wouldn't have to spend tons of money on to keep well or alive, but thank the Lord there are folks all over the world that can afford to take in the old seniors and others with all their issues and health problems. I think if you want to do something to help the ones in need, then join a few rescues, and become a foster mom, or transport, or donate. Each rescue has a list of things you can choose from. You can help out quite a bit more this way than you could with just adopting one. I'm no longer on the rescues, but it doesn't stop me for picking up the ones (doesn't have to be Yorkies) that need a home, "or else," and finding them a forever home. Right now I have a 11 year old deaf Shih-Tzu that was going to be PTS because no one either wanted her or couldn't keep her because of other non friendly dogs. Her owner, who was very old, died and left her homeless. I won't let her go till I've found a good match for her. Before her was a tiny Yorkie I picked up, had spayed and found a fantastic home for. Before her was a 3 month old long haired Doxie, and on and on. We all do what we can, and every little bit really helps. Even if you want to send new toys and clothes to any of the rescues so they can sell them it would be great. This way they are able to take in even more needy pets. With getting the word out there about puppy-mills, BYB, and spay and neuter, I think a dent in the right direction has been made, but we can't stop yelling. When Oprah did two segments on puppy-mills, she cried and cried at the horrible abuse that goes on in there. Instead of adopting one, she went a giant leap further and aired these mills on her show, which made a major impact. Most of the Omish have had to sell their mills and the others are being talked to and made to either comply with rules or get shut down as well. They can't afford the rules, so it looks like it will be a complete success!! My point is there are many, many ways to help out.
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02-04-2010, 01:37 PM | #12 | |
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02-04-2010, 04:21 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I totally agree - great post YorkieDaze - you made excellent posts - I really read what I said again carefully - and I guess I was speaking more for my own self - we're just seeing so many more yorkies in shelters - it hits you in the heart when you can look down and see one (your own) happy and safe
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02-04-2010, 04:37 PM | #14 | |
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V good thread. and its so sad. People have been mass breeding yorkies and every other breed for many many years. I think we just see more of it because of being on the net. I have bought 3 animals all the rest have been rescues or re homes. and there have been over 300 dogs & cat at my home. not all at once LOL I cant say Ill never buy another Yorkie. but I do know that I wont turn down a rescue either. I love the people who own the shelter by us. its now owned by a lady and her Family the town people make donations and she is a lady who loves all animals , I have seen her crawl in their cages sit on the hard floor while holding them in her arms. | |
02-04-2010, 04:39 PM | #15 |
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| Oprah just adopted 2 purebred Springer Spaniel puppies from a shelter for her birthday.
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