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grapeguzzler · 02-22-2014, 09:45 AM

Hi all,
I am considering a Yorkie rescue for the first time. I currently have a wonderful Yorkie who is 2.5 years old and have been considering getting another one. I've never adopted before and have a few questions.

Here is all I know. There are 10 Yorkies to adopt ranging in ages of 2.5-4 years old. They have not had any shots. They have been kept in a shed so not crates (not that this is any better). Apparently a breeder couldn't sell them and dumped them all. They are 100% Yorkie but breeder won't provide the paperwork.

I guess I should look for signs of mental wellness? Make sure they are social and come up to me to want to be loved? I guess I should look for clear eyes, pink gums and physical signs of limping or pain? I don't know anything else?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. The rescue place said maybe to bring my dog to see how he socializes with them but I'm concerned with them not having had any shots, my dog may contract something? My Yorkie is up to date on his shots.

It is 1.5 hour drive I have to make to see the rescues. If I see one I like, they will get the shots done and I reimburse them. They will then drive him/her to me to check out my home.

02-22-2014, 09:45 AM	#1
grapeguzzler Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 54	Yorkie Rescue Question Hi all, I am considering a Yorkie rescue for the first time. I currently have a wonderful Yorkie who is 2.5 years old and have been considering getting another one. I've never adopted before and have a few questions. Here is all I know. There are 10 Yorkies to adopt ranging in ages of 2.5-4 years old. They have not had any shots. They have been kept in a shed so not crates (not that this is any better). Apparently a breeder couldn't sell them and dumped them all. They are 100% Yorkie but breeder won't provide the paperwork. I guess I should look for signs of mental wellness? Make sure they are social and come up to me to want to be loved? I guess I should look for clear eyes, pink gums and physical signs of limping or pain? I don't know anything else? Any help would be greatly appreciated. The rescue place said maybe to bring my dog to see how he socializes with them but I'm concerned with them not having had any shots, my dog may contract something? My Yorkie is up to date on his shots. It is 1.5 hour drive I have to make to see the rescues. If I see one I like, they will get the shots done and I reimburse them. They will then drive him/her to me to check out my home.