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Old 01-06-2008, 05:04 PM   #39
jrsygal37
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Hi again Jamie. I think your best bet is to keep your eye here on YT. Call me nieve but I think that most that take the time to actually locate a Yorkie site to post their Yorkie for rehoming are more likely to be less interested in money and more interested in finding their dog/pup a new home. I know that less then a year ago TLC found her little yorkie / Maltese who was less then a year old and posted as free. I think TLC has her in her avatar and named her Cuddles. And, I know I've seen quite a few postings in the past year where people were looking to rehome their dog and said that the fee was completely negotiable. That is a a good sign that money is not the issue. I would scan and keep looking and when you see such a post either call if the number is listed or email and explain the home you can provide and medical care etc. and the situation. It's not really a matter of pride. Many can pay for a dog but just refuse to buy, they'd rather rescue. I'm not rich but I'm comfortable yet I do not feel comfortable buying a pup. When looking I always looked to rescue first. Also, don't rule out rescue. Often rescue loses money on a dog. Lilly my little rescue was 13 weeks when we got her. I paid a $400 adoption fee and that included her pediatric spay, shots and medical. When I picked her up I saw her papers and the rescue had $900 into her. A lot of cases rescue cannot afford to get the medical care needed on some that come in. I would scout petfinder and if you find a little Yorkie that needs vetting or they are looking for donations for contact them and talk to them. It does not hurt. You could even look into fostering a Yorkie with the idea of adopting them. Rescue will always give their foster families first rights. I'm sure a rescue would love to place a pup or young adult that needs medical with a home that is willing to pay for it. I wish you the best of luck in your search. Oh and one place to look may be www.puppymillrescue.com. They take in puppymill dogs - some just pups but most need medical and these rescues really just cannot afford the cost. Elaine
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