[gemy]

There is a saying; if you can't afford the vet, you can't afford the pet.

$250 is a very very low price. If that is all you can afford to pay for a pet, whether it be a shelter or a rescue, it begs the question if you can afford the ongoing care for even a healthy rescue.

Have you looked at the ongoing annual costs to care for a dog? Annual shots, regular vet visits, heartworm meds, vaccines, etc.

Yorkies can be and often times are more expensive in their health care needs.

What is the monthly budget you can afford to care for your dog? Anything less than $50 a month is not enough. This budget covers food, regular vet visits and shots. It hopefully provides for an emergency fund if your dog becomes ill.

My advice to new pet owners of whatever breed they get, is to a) get pet insurance and or b) Buy a savings bond to help cover emergencies, most importantly prior to the purchase of a pet. This will provide you with some security regarding the health care needs of your dog