I think starting a rescue will be a HUGE undertaking. I think it is a wonderful thought and a great way to honor Natalie's memory, but you're really going to have to make sure you are prepared for all the work starting a rescue will take. While I can understand you wanting to help tiny yorkies like Natalie, I too think the rescue should be open to yorkies of all sizes. I know a rescue group here (for all dogs and cats) has a limited number that they can handle at one time and once their volunteers homes are full then the rescue is full. Honestly, and if you look on petfinder or on rescue's websites you'll see that most of the yorkies are larger than standard. I think there are probably a lot more larger yorkies out there in need than tiny ones...I've just always noticed that most yorkies in rescue are on the larger side. I just don't know if there would even be that many yorkies under 5lbs that would need rescuing. Anyway, that's just from what I've personally seen anyway...I may be wrong. I do think this is a great thought that needs a lot of careful consideration before anything is set in motion. Good Luck with what you decide to do
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