I hope you want an inexpensive Yorkie so that you can have $$ to spend on vet bills. Even an inexpensive Yorkie can be a huge expense. It's not the food or the toys, those are cheap because they are so small. But the vet bills are insane, even with our reasonably priced, wonderful vet.
I can definitely say I've spent thousands on vet bills in the past couple years. $300 each for s/n, and it seemed $200 every time Loki gets sick which was almost monthly until he was 1yr old. $60/bottle for glucosamine, $30/bottle for Loki's PPA, $60 for heartworm meds... Now Loki's on a drug that is over $100 for a 1 month supply. I just hope it works!
Sammy wasn't a rescue, but she was a re-home. I've spent over $600 on her just on shots and spaying and now she's probably going to need LP surgery probably at $1000/knee. Poor girl.
The other side of the story is that I needed Yorkies because I'm allergic to almost every other dog out there. I'd do it again in a minute!! I know you didn't ask, but I just wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting into. Rescues are going to be hard because Yorkies go fast. I find that they are adopted by volunteers/friends/relatives/etc and NEVER make it to the website or adoption days. You will probably have to find a puppy or a retired breeder. Can you contact some local breeders and tell them you would love to get a retired female? Have you tried petfinder? Again you have to be a perfect candidate for adoption. Fence, no kids, home all day, etc. They are very strict. It's not always fair, but that's just how it is. Good luck! |