[LuvMySissy]

Very interesting topic V!!! All my life our animals came from the local animal shelter. Until my aunt wanted to give my daughter a ragdoll kitten for her graduation present and specifically found a breeder who would breed for her and allow to purchase every kitten for friends and family, I never thought about buying.

However, when I decided I wanted a yorkie I did not know what a rescue organization was, let alone how to use one - and I specically wanted a puppy.

I've heard both good and bad about going through rescues. It appears that many of the yorkies in rescues are there because of pretty major health issues or neglect - though not all of them. If I didn't already have a yorkie, I might consider going through a rescue. But, I don't think I would add to my yorkie family this way, though I would go with a rehomed yorkie if it weren't for behavior issues. And, having one with health issues - I know firsthand just how expensive it is to keep them as healthy as possible.

I applaud all those who work with rescue organizations and those who adopt these babies as well. I also applaud those breeders who are responsible and truly love their babies.