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Originally Posted by Ellie May  I have never actually tried to rescue a Yorkie but three things that really bother me about most rescues are:
1. You can't adopt a dog because you don't have a fenced in yard (I always supervise my dog outside so what is wrong with a leash?)
2. I was looking at an adoption site and after the original home check they said that the first year is a probationary period and you are subject to more home checks throughout the year (I can understand one home check and a probationary period but more than one home check is really excessive).
3. Some rescues think that you are not a responsible pet owner because you have an animal that is not spayed or neutered. That is an opinion only. Maybe there is a reason for not altering your pet. I do think that talking to the person's vet is a good indication of how they treat their pets though.
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I agree with you on many points. Each rescue has it's own rules.
1. We do not require a fenced yard. It depends on where you live, the conditions and the life style.
2. Yes, We do a home visit - once! To go back time and time again is intrusive and ridiculous. I wouldn't adopt from that rescue under those conditions!
3. We will not adopt out an animal unless it has been altered. It would totally defeat the purpose of rescue.