Euthanasia

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by CaptainLeroy

Thank you so much. Deonk1, your story makes me hopeful that my dogs will find happiness in the right situation, and fear will no longer be a part of their lives. LDMomma, I check the website several times every day, and they're listed as adoptable. I really don't know how I'll feel when they're listed as "adopted." I pray that they'll both be adopted by the same person, as they are extremely devoted to each other, but their adoption fee is so high, I have grave doubts they'll go to the same home.

I am so sorry you are having to go thru this. I know it must hurt really bad.
If you told the Rescue Group you wanted them adopted together, I would hope they would do so.
I went to their web site and looked at the babies for adoption and IF I'm looking at the correct two, in my honest opinion the adoption isn't to bad for the both of them together.
Some people would probably have a fit if they knew how much of an adoption fee I paid for Allie and Willow I just adopted. BUT to me the it was so worth it.
My heart goes out to you.

[CaptainLeroy]

Actually, I DID ask if I could have the name of the adoptive parents and was told NO. I assumed that would also go for the new foster parents, but like you said, it doesn't hurt to ask. I really feel it's important for the adoptive (and foster) parents to have contact with the former parents, as questions may arise concerning important and specific issues. I understand YTNR has to follow procedure, but I just wish I had been informed beforehand of all their policies.

Also, I did ask YTNR to PLEASE try and place them together, and they assured me they would TRY but could not guarantee it. TxVicki, you were probably looking at the right two dogs - Bode (pronounced Bo-dee) and Emma, but that adoption fee is for EACH. The two together are $1600.

On one hand, I feel like no one is going to pay that much for both dogs, so they'll almost certainly be separated. On the other, if someone DOES pay that much, they'll surely want only the best for them.

Yes, hindsight is 20/20. Even as my heart tells me I did the right thing, it bleeds into my soul. I knew that I would grieve, but I never thought I would be inconsolable. My spouse keeps saying, "We can get a lawyer and get them back," but no...no, we can't. We can't bring them back into the same situation. They need more than we can give them. Sometimes love just isn't enough.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by CaptainLeroy

Actually, I DID ask if I could have the name of the adoptive parents and was told NO. I assumed that would also go for the new foster parents, but like you said, it doesn't hurt to ask. I really feel it's important for the adoptive (and foster) parents to have contact with the former parents, as questions may arise concerning important and specific issues. I understand YTNR has to follow procedure, but I just wish I had been informed beforehand of all their policies.

Also, I did ask YTNR to PLEASE try and place them together, and they assured me they would TRY but could not guarantee it. TxVicki, you were probably looking at the right two dogs - Bode (pronounced Bo-dee) and Emma, but that adoption fee is for EACH. The two together are $1600.

On one hand, I feel like no one is going to pay that much for both dogs, so they'll almost certainly be separated. On the other, if someone DOES pay that much, they'll surely want only the best for them.

Yes, hindsight is 20/20. Even as my heart tells me I did the right thing, it bleeds into my soul. I knew that I would grieve, but I never thought I would be inconsolable. My spouse keeps saying, "We can get a lawyer and get them back," but no...no, we can't. We can't bring them back into the same situation. They need more than we can give them. Sometimes love just isn't enough.

No they won't give you the name of the adoptive parents name and email. This is a safety percaution.
I know with my Allie I just adopted in Mid-March she was an owner turn-in. I would think if I tried contact the owner it would be so very heart breaking as I know it was hard to give her and her sister up. But I also talk with her Foster Mom and email her. Now this may be different since I'm the one that adopted her.
Yes, those were two I was looking at. I guess I looked at the site wrong I thought the fee was both. But you are right if someone pay's that much to adopt them you be sure they are going to be taken of.
I'm sorry your heart broken I know this had to be hard.

[CaptainLeroy]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

No they won't give you the name of the adoptive parents name and email. This is a safety percaution.
I know with my Allie I just adopted in Mid-March she was an owner turn-in. I would think if I tried contact the owner it would be so very heart breaking as I know it was hard to give her and her sister up. But I also talk with her Foster Mom and email her. Now this may be different since I'm the one that adopted her.
Yes, those were two I was looking at. I guess I looked at the site wrong I thought the fee was both. But you are right if someone pay's that much to adopt them you be sure they are going to be taken of.
I'm sorry your heart broken I know this had to be hard.

You didn't look at the website wrong - it's just not wrotten plainly. I had to contact the (first) foster mom myself and ask if that fee was for one or both.

Thank you, everyone, you've been so very kind and reassuring.

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by CaptainLeroy

Actually, I DID ask if I could have the name of the adoptive parents and was told NO. I assumed that would also go for the new foster parents, but like you said, it doesn't hurt to ask. I really feel it's important for the adoptive (and foster) parents to have contact with the former parents, as questions may arise concerning important and specific issues. I understand YTNR has to follow procedure, but I just wish I had been informed beforehand of all their policies.

Also, I did ask YTNR to PLEASE try and place them together, and they assured me they would TRY but could not guarantee it. TxVicki, you were probably looking at the right two dogs - Bode (pronounced Bo-dee) and Emma, but that adoption fee is for EACH. The two together are $1600.

On one hand, I feel like no one is going to pay that much for both dogs, so they'll almost certainly be separated. On the other, if someone DOES pay that much, they'll surely want only the best for them.

Yes, hindsight is 20/20. Even as my heart tells me I did the right thing, it bleeds into my soul. I knew that I would grieve, but I never thought I would be inconsolable. My spouse keeps saying, "We can get a lawyer and get them back," but no...no, we can't. We can't bring them back into the same situation. They need more than we can give them. Sometimes love just isn't enough.

I've been following this thread. I know nothing about rescue, but my heart goes out to you. It really sounds as if you loved these pups dearly and tried to help them. I hope they will get placed together, I know there are people who want more than one yorkie. I also hope you can get some peace in your soul that you did all you could do for these little ones.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by CaptainLeroy

Actually, I DID ask if I could have the name of the adoptive parents and was told NO. I assumed that would also go for the new foster parents, but like you said, it doesn't hurt to ask. I really feel it's important for the adoptive (and foster) parents to have contact with the former parents, as questions may arise concerning important and specific issues. I understand YTNR has to follow procedure, but I just wish I had been informed beforehand of all their policies.

Also, I did ask YTNR to PLEASE try and place them together, and they assured me they would TRY but could not guarantee it. TxVicki, you were probably looking at the right two dogs - Bode (pronounced Bo-dee) and Emma, but that adoption fee is for EACH. The two together are $1600.

On one hand, I feel like no one is going to pay that much for both dogs, so they'll almost certainly be separated. On the other, if someone DOES pay that much, they'll surely want only the best for them.

Yes, hindsight is 20/20. Even as my heart tells me I did the right thing, it bleeds into my soul. I knew that I would grieve, but I never thought I would be inconsolable. My spouse keeps saying, "We can get a lawyer and get them back," but no...no, we can't. We can't bring them back into the same situation. They need more than we can give them. Sometimes love just isn't enough.

That is correct, you will not be given the names or contact info for the foster or the adopter. The fosters and the adopters do keep in contact with each other occasionally, but not with the original owner. The reason why rescues in general do not keep contact with the original owner, along with safety and legal reasons, is most of the time the surrendering parents do not tell the truth or the whole truth about the back story of the dog. This may or may not pertain to you, but it is true. Many people will downplay the issue to make them seem more easily adoptable.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by CaptainLeroy

Actually, I DID ask if I could have the name of the adoptive parents and was told NO. I assumed that would also go for the new foster parents, but like you said, it doesn't hurt to ask. I really feel it's important for the adoptive (and foster) parents to have contact with the former parents, as questions may arise concerning important and specific issues. I understand YTNR has to follow procedure, but I just wish I had been informed beforehand of all their policies.

Also, I did ask YTNR to PLEASE try and place them together, and they assured me they would TRY but could not guarantee it. TxVicki, you were probably looking at the right two dogs - Bode (pronounced Bo-dee) and Emma, but that adoption fee is for EACH. The two together are $1600.

On one hand, I feel like no one is going to pay that much for both dogs, so they'll almost certainly be separated. On the other, if someone DOES pay that much, they'll surely want only the best for them.

Yes, hindsight is 20/20. Even as my heart tells me I did the right thing, it bleeds into my soul. I knew that I would grieve, but I never thought I would be inconsolable. My spouse keeps saying, "We can get a lawyer and get them back," but no...no, we can't. We can't bring them back into the same situation. They need more than we can give them. Sometimes love just isn't enough.

I know that you decision to surrender your pups to YTNR was very difficult and not taken lightly because you loved Brody and Emma. What I can say to you is that YTNR is a very reputable rescue and they do what they do because they love and care for the Yorkie breed. When you surrendered Emma and Brody you did relinquish your rights to all contact and I can guarantee you that they will not waiver on this point. I just took a quick look at their pictures and bio. Here is what it says about their adoption fee:
Adoption Donation is $775 + $25 for the microchip for each of them.

The way that I read the above is that they will be adopted together for $775 and that each will also need a $25 mircrochip for a total of $825. I really think that you are misreading. Most rescue have a scale for adoption fees according to age.

There are some dogs that need to be euthanized for a variety of reason but this is a decision that is NEVER taken lightly and done for medical reasons and quality of life.

Remember when Oprah had the Puppymill Yorkies on her show? Those little ones were in horrific condition and they were all vetted and rehomed. Emma and Brody are in very capable and loving hands.