[NC YorkieRescue]

Hello everyone. I am Melinda and have been a member on this site for over five years. I just rejoined with a new screen name in July and rarely post. But, I thought it was best I say a few things and answer any questions.

Thank you all for your caring concern for these yorkies. I know initially it was very confusing, but hopefully all has been resolved. The few yorkies we are getting have all ready been rehomed. They have appointments for their spaying and are going to wonderful families. One family we have adopted to in the past, another which lost their yorkie of seventeen years to mention a couple. We do very thorough back ground checks on each applicant as well as home visits. The yorkies are always carefully assessed to pick up any potential problems that may arise in the future. They are always so different one to two weeks after they become trusting. I have seen yorkies just cling to a new owner, because I can feel they can sense the love and wanting this person has for their new yorkie. When a yorkie first comes into rescue it loved and treated like a special newcomer. Some change so much after the first week as their true personalities come out. I want to know as much about the yorkie as I can as it is not fair to the new owner or the yorkie if they are adopted out and all of a sudden they snap at someone. And, as we all know, they can snap! I have had excellent success with all of my adoptions. All of the members work hard on each adoption application. We can now do criminal background checks on line as well. That is something we could not do before.

I have been involved in rescue for over ten years and have rehomed over 500 dogs and fostered over that number. Some of the little yorkies we get are just pitiful – those that have been abandoned at the shelter sick and dirty. And, those that the owners just no longer want or have time for, or just do not want to help house break the poor baby. My husband is a saint. I could not be in rescue without his help and patience. He fixes the scratched and chewed doors and screens and helps clean up the floors. Most of the seniors we get in are wonderful dogs. They are my favorite. So much they have seen and are aware of and I will never understand why someone just abandons them in the prime of their life. They are the most loyal and forgiving. Fortunately most yorkies are very resilient and I have seen them grasp their new lives with excitement and overwhelming gratitude.

We are a non-profit group and awaiting our 501 c3. All proceeds go to help other yorkies in need, the sick ones and those that need to be updated with shots and spayed. I have a great deal of respect and undying love for the yorkie and my goal is to help all that I can. And remember, most important – Please spay and neuter, but, don’t get me started on that! Each time I go into a shelter I am just aghast at the number of beautiful dogs that only have a matter of time left.