What a wonderful idea! I have just gotten off the phone with Officer Davis from Hillsborough County Animal Services. Here is what she told me.
The mother/son that were busted have retained an attorney to fight to keep these Yorkies. God only knows why.
If they hadn't fought to keep them, the babies could of been up for adoption within the week, but with the "fight on", it could be several weeks until they are adoption ready if at all.
Hillsborough County residents are given first choice. If there are any left after county residents have had a crack at adoption, then outside residents (like me in a different county) will be able to adopt. I have downloaded my application for adoption and getting a letter from my vet stating my other three are spayed/vac/licensed, so I will be ready if one or two are able to come my way. In the mean time, Officer Davis says it's going to take alot of $ to take care of these little darlings. Quite a few are sickly, parasites, mal nourished, etc. So......
I have a invitation to every YT member to send $1.00 (or more) if you're able to, any amount helps.
Here's how to Donate:
Make check or money order payable to:
Hillsborough County Animal Services and in the memo area write: Donation Fund-Yorkies, Yorkie Talk.com Member Mail it to: Hillsborough County Dept of Animal Services P.O. Box 89159 Tampa, Fl 33689-0402 LET'S SHOW 'EM WHAT WE'RE MADE OF!!!!!!
THANKS IN ADVANCE