I'm in the process now of saving for my Yorkie. I figure it will take me about 6 months, and I am just fine with that! If one was ever offered to me for free, I would REFUSE to take it! The wonderful people here on YT have opened my eyes to how much it costs to properly breed, as well as how much time it takes and how emotionally taxing it can be. I actually believe that saving up will make the purchase mean more to me, I wanted it, therefore I saved up and I got it. I have to be careful because I have college loans to pay off. I plan to NOT get my Yorkie until I have an extra $500-$1000 in the bank as a just in case, which I will continue to add to each month.
Unfortunately, you will find some people who just expect everything to be handed to them. I've met a lot of people like that... some eventually grow up and realize that they have to work for what they want... and others never learn. I was taught at a young age to work hard for what I need and want, and I will always do that.
We got lucky with our first dog.. other his neuter and yearly shots, he cost us very little until he got older. When he turned 9, he cost us well over $3000 in a year for a major surgery, and then medications to keep him alive so we could enjoy his company just a little longer. Many people told me I was insane to be paying $1500 (my parents and I split the cost), but all I could say to them is how could you not? Would you deny your CHILD a surgery they needed, their only chance at survival, because you couldn't afford to?! My dog was my child... My yorkie will be my child. I may not be rich (far from it) but I'll always be prepared.
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