Maybe I can explain in regard to the application that are required to be filled out regarding an adoption. Rescues have many inquires regarding adoptions. The problem is that there needs to be something in place-basic info- to help weed out the serious inqires as well as to eliminated questionable owners. Making their pool of applicants to wade through smaller. Maybe time someone will sounds wonderful on the phone or in an email but when you look at their application they don't provide even basic pet care. Your would nt believe how often this happens. As for the adoption fee of $750 for. 2 ys old yorkie I can't answer regarding another rescue. But what I can tell you is that all rescues are not created equal. There are plenty that have questionable practices....just like there are shady questonable breeders as well. If you've heard the saying "buy your breeder". The same is for a rescue. Please do your homework. Don't get discouraed with your experience and keep looking. A friend for Jemma will come along