[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by RustysMom

I read so many posts of people who want to adopt a Yorkie from a rescue and then get dishearted about it because no one contacted them.....

As a person who volunteers in rescue I know that our Yorkies are never just given to who ever asks or pays like a normal dog. To adopt from most rescues you have to fill out an application and wait. Most rescues do a home inspection too before you are allowed to adopt a Yorkie.

You will be asked to also be a foster Mom or Dad and if and when a Yorkie is rescued near you, you will be asked to foster that Yorkie and later adopt him/her.

If you are inspected and cleared, keep in email contact with the group to let them know you are serious. Many people are not serious and they want a Yorkie immediately.
Rescues who have the Yorkie's best interest at heart never will work that way. They want you involved for the long haul, not just until the fascination wears off.

County shelters almost never have Yorkies. You can be sure that when a Yorkie does arrive, somebody has a family member who is looking for that kind of dog, and the dog never makes it into rescue.

If you want to adopt, please understand that many of the Yorkies have behavior problems such as yapping, biting and especially not being housebroken. File the application and remain serious. Patience will be rewarded.

If you can't foster etc., please contribute either $$ or supplies to a rescue near you.

Hope this helps someone understand how rescues work.

Great post Rusty's mom.

Elaine (mom to 5 - 4 of which are rescues)