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05-15-2008, 05:18 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia
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| Adopting a "rescue" Yorkie We have decided that we are ready to add another Yorkie to our family. We have Rigger and are totally in love with him and he just loves to play with other pups. He is two years old now. We were delighted with the breeder we got him from and would get another puppy from her in a heartbeat, however, we have been looking into the possibility of adopting a "rescued" Yorkie. I completed an application to adopt yesterday. Does anyone have any experience with the process? What can we expect? Is this a bad idea since the Yorkies are older and the background may not be the best? Any advice would be appreciated. |
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05-15-2008, 06:11 AM | #2 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| I think its wonderful that you want to adopt. They are many here who have rescues and they wind up being the greatest. You may need to train a little longer as they probably never have had any consistent training, and they may be a little fearful, as the human contact may have be limited, but once they come around, you'll be so happy. Best of luck and keep us posted. |
05-15-2008, 07:42 AM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nebraska
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| It's wonderful that you have decided to adopt. As a Mom of an ex-mill dog you didn't say if your application was to a shelter or a rescue. After submitting your app. I really can't tell you just how long it will take to get a response. My experience was a phone call and also references which included my vets. We were accepted and drove a state and a half to pick him up. And also when we met face to face we could have been turned down too. For me personally it has been so rewarding to take our little guy and teach and show him how life should have been for him. You need to remember that these dogs have lived a horrid life. That being said it is not like bringing home a puppy. Their older dogs and surviving like they have had to do creates their personality. Our little man was so indifferent about everything, but he's been a member of the family now for almost three years. I never thought I'd get kisses or loves from him but we do. It requires patience, love and time but it is so worth it. Please keep us posted. Good Luck! |
05-15-2008, 08:42 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia
Posts: 59
| Thanks for the responses. We are trying to go through United Yorkie Rescue. If we are selected I will definitely let you all know!! |
05-15-2008, 10:06 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio
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| We adopted a 2 1/2 year old Yorkie from a breeder two weeks ago and she was not in good shape at all! We had been thinking of getting a third Yorkie as a playmate for Wrigley and just figured we would get a puppy! When Yorkieshadow posted about this little girl being available, we thought we would check her out and we are really glad we did! I didn't know it would feel so good to take in a dog that wasn't used to love and attention and offer her a good life! I know we are going to have issues with training and so forth, since she has baggage but we love her already and want the best life for her! If you are prepared to put in the time and have the patience that it will take, then I say go for it!
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05-15-2008, 10:10 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island
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| Bless your heart for wanting to rescue, I think that is a wonderful thing!
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05-16-2008, 04:59 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia
Posts: 59
| We got an email and they are considering our application!! The Yorkie we are interested in is 3 yrs old and 13 pounds..very close to Rigger's age and size. The photo looks like Rigger too. They look like they are the same color. We now know that he was surrendered by his original owners because they were having trouble house training him. Now I am worrying about the effect this will have on Rigger...he is such a baby!! He is our go everywhere kid. I think he will like a playmate, he is socialized to other dogs and the daycare I take him to when I travel to Macon for business has a Yorkie room that he plays in, but he is one happy pup when he sees mommy coming to get him!! I feel like an expectant parent...would you believe that I am an adoption coordinator for Georgia's children!! Now I can imagine how the families I work with feel!! |
05-16-2008, 05:22 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada
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| In few minutes , I am going to pick up a little Yorkie girl in a shelter . |
05-22-2008, 08:16 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia
Posts: 59
| The rescue organization has been in touch and they are checking our references!!!!! We are so anxious about this!!
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05-22-2008, 08:22 AM | #10 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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05-22-2008, 08:26 AM | #11 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| I will have my fingers and toes crossed for you. UYR is a wonderful organization and getting a rescued Yorkie is a very rewarding experience if you understand in some cases you have to start at ground zero. All of my Yorkies are rescue and while they brought some baggage they have all turned out wonderful and loving. I wish you all the luck in the world and many of us here are here to help.
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05-22-2008, 08:26 AM | #12 |
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05-22-2008, 09:52 AM | #13 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc
Posts: 403
| yorkie rescue I have a yorkie rescue, had for many years now, and he is the sweetest little baby. I worked for Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue for many years, but hear good things about United Yorkie Rescue.... Have patience with the new baby....remember "dog's live in the moment" ..try to thing of him as a clean slate and teach him what it is you expect of him. you may want a "belly band" if your baby is not housebroken....We'll tell you where to get one if you need it (or make one)... roxanne
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05-23-2008, 10:29 AM | #14 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia
Posts: 59
| update Home visit will take place tomorrow!!!!!
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05-23-2008, 10:32 AM | #15 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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