Larger Yorkies are just as wonderful as smaller ones, but many rescue organizations have blanket policies regarding all their dogs never going into homes with children.
The part I don't understand is if each rescue organization receives hundreds of applications for their dogs (and must weed out families with children) then why is there still a need to find homes? Most rescue organizations feature between 6 to 12 dogs on their websites. If hundreds of people are applying for them, why are there Yorkies looking for homes? I would think that at least 6 to 12 families out of hundreds of applications would qualify. If not, perhaps it might be time to re-evaluate organizational policies a bit.
My frustration is that I can provide an absolutely wonderful, loving home to a Yorkie with the ability to access unlimited veterinarian services. To be judged and told "no" because I have a child is frustrating.
In closing, I would like rescue organizations to know I have a great deal of respect for the work they do. My commentary above is not meant to attack, but to generate debate and encourage those with blanket policies (no families with children, ever) to reconsider. |