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PrincessDiana · 03-01-2008, 09:21 PM

I too had a nasty experience trying to rescue a Yorkie. It seems it's not that uncommon these days. I'll post a link to the thread..

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=119118

jrsygal37 · 03-01-2008, 09:33 PM

For every Yorkie female there are sometimes close to 100 applications on just that one female especially those under the age of 3 yrs. old. I have to tell you that I agee 100 percent with back ground checks. In so far as cost for a rescue. A legitimate rescue charges normally about $400 But that includes the vetting done on the animal as well as having the teeth cleaned (if needed) and the spaying and neutering. I personally think it's a bargain. Figure the least you can get a Yorkie for (And this is figuring cheap) is $600. Now, add the shots and vet appt. and add another $200 or so for that (Figuring low - i live in NJ where the prices are high) and then top that off with having it fixed. In NJ the cost for a spay is $350. PLUS the money you put into adopting a rescue goes back to helping those still in foster which are often old dogs that are not placed but require high vet bills.

Lilly our newest rescue we got at the age of 13 weeks old. We had a home visit and we had our vet as well as personal references checked out. The rescue had well over 100 applications the first day she was posted. Her fee was $400 and her vet bills when with rescue were $900 so they lost money on her. She was also given a pediatric spay (Which I have to say I do not agree with but do understand the rescue's point of view on that). We had to pay really nothing in vetting because it was all done for us. $400 was a steal.

Elaine

Bizzymammabee · 03-01-2008, 09:44 PM

They really do deter you from applying. I had a very bad experience with a siames cat rescue and gave up all together on rescues. I just ended up buying my babies.

mayfateleadyou · 03-02-2008, 01:00 PM

you know i was thinking today. maybe one of the reasons i was turned down was due to age and if thats it thats just plain silly.

Pinkluver · 03-02-2008, 01:40 PM

I have also tried applying but mine didnt' work out for a differant reason (they wanted to keep the little guy in the area of the rescue) so it didn't work out. But They do ask so many questions, and sometimes they are rather rude. I get frustrated like a pp said because the same dogs sit on the site for long periods of time. It makes me wonder if they just get so attatched that NO home is good enough.

mayfateleadyou · 03-02-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkluver

It makes me wonder if they just get so attatched that NO home is good enough.

that could be very true...i couldn't imagine a home good enough for Andy other then the one I provide him(I swear the dog lives the high life).

03-01-2008, 09:21 PM	#16
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	I too had a nasty experience trying to rescue a Yorkie. It seems it's not that uncommon these days. I'll post a link to the thread.. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=119118 __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

03-01-2008, 09:44 PM	#18
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	They really do deter you from applying. I had a very bad experience with a siames cat rescue and gave up all together on rescues. I just ended up buying my babies. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

03-02-2008, 01:40 PM	#20
Pinkluver Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 381	I have also tried applying but mine didnt' work out for a differant reason (they wanted to keep the little guy in the area of the rescue) so it didn't work out. But They do ask so many questions, and sometimes they are rather rude. I get frustrated like a pp said because the same dogs sit on the site for long periods of time. It makes me wonder if they just get so attatched that NO home is good enough. __________________ Momma to Ava

03-01-2008, 09:33 PM	#17
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	For every Yorkie female there are sometimes close to 100 applications on just that one female especially those under the age of 3 yrs. old. I have to tell you that I agee 100 percent with back ground checks. In so far as cost for a rescue. A legitimate rescue charges normally about $400 But that includes the vetting done on the animal as well as having the teeth cleaned (if needed) and the spaying and neutering. I personally think it's a bargain. Figure the least you can get a Yorkie for (And this is figuring cheap) is $600. Now, add the shots and vet appt. and add another $200 or so for that (Figuring low - i live in NJ where the prices are high) and then top that off with having it fixed. In NJ the cost for a spay is $350. PLUS the money you put into adopting a rescue goes back to helping those still in foster which are often old dogs that are not placed but require high vet bills. Lilly our newest rescue we got at the age of 13 weeks old. We had a home visit and we had our vet as well as personal references checked out. The rescue had well over 100 applications the first day she was posted. Her fee was $400 and her vet bills when with rescue were $900 so they lost money on her. She was also given a pediatric spay (Which I have to say I do not agree with but do understand the rescue's point of view on that). We had to pay really nothing in vetting because it was all done for us. $400 was a steal. Elaine

03-02-2008, 01:00 PM	#19
mayfateleadyou No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tuscaloosa Posts: 779	you know i was thinking today. maybe one of the reasons i was turned down was due to age and if thats it thats just plain silly.