First off, CONGRATULATIONS for considering to adopt a rescue! We had three and adopted two more from a rescue and generally always have a foster rescue. I have uploaded pics of them on the pictures forum. Jack Jack and Zander Mander Salamander, check them out!
Be sure that you keep them separate at first and slowly join them in with the others like you would anytime you introduce a new one.
We use the potty pads and have to "run" grab them if they go to potty somewhere they shouldn't and move them to the potty pad.
The only other issue(s) was the "finding" their place within the pack. They are all doing really well together now.
Don't be surprised or disappointed if at first (and for a while) the rescue Yorkie doesn't immediately seem to bond with you at first, seems skiddish, or on the opposite end has separation anxiety if you ever put her down.
We have had our little Zander for almost a year and he still gets a little skiddish with us. Especially if you reach down to pet him. We generally have to go under the chin and get his chest because he spreads eagle and lays flat if you move too fast towards him. He still won't let you flip him on his back, but will slowly roll over (about 10 minutes) after some constant loving.
We were informed it is most like due to when they are "pulled" from the cages to breed that they are grabbed on top rather forcefully. Also, depending on the mill and who did the breeding, she will bond with either you or your hubby first.
Zander is still nervous of me, but he takes to my wife a lot.
Also, I recommend keeping a crate out that she would have access to at all times, this will be her "safety" zone. Zander runs to his anytime we have company, while the rest of the pack is all up for a new "play person".
Additionally, she may be a poop eater, since they were rarely cared for and cages not cleaned, we use canned pumpkin on the food and it has worked well for us, although I have read on here that it doesn't work for others.
Lastly, get the teeth checked! Mills NEVER provide proper care and considering that Yorkies are prone to teeth issues anyway it can be costly.
About a month after we adopted Zander we took him in for a teeth cleaning and he had to have ALL of his teeth pulled. We feed him dry kibble, but do soak it in water and a splash of chicken broth for about 10-20 mins before we feed him, but even if it is completely dry he will eat it no problem.
I hope these items don't deter you, but I think it best that you know of some of our experiences....these can be some of the most fantastic companions ever and they need so much love since they have never received it before.
Also, be sure to tell your groomer at the first grooming, sometimes they get a little freaked out there too! |