This could be a bad idea ...
 

My friend has been looking to adopt an older Yorkie for a while now. He's looked at those in the shelters and at rescues. Today he brought home a Yorkie from an ad on Craigslist that said "MUST rehome today or she goes to the shelter." He figured he would at least go and see the dog. She is matted, a little skinny, smells horrible and is passing gas like crazy. The girl who put the ad up is 18 and hasn't taken the pup to the vet since she got her but says she is 2 1/2 years old and was healthy when she took her to the vet. The girl says she has had puppies once, when she was 1 year old. However, the dog has the sweetest disposition and such sad eyes that my friend decided to bring her home. By the way, she wasn't free. I saw a picture the girl had of her that was taken when the dog was younger. She had a beautiful coat in the picture.

Anyway, he is taking her to the vet in Tuesday for a check-up and shots. Tomorrow he is taking her to the groomers to have her shaved to a summer coat. I really hope that she is overall healthy but it's anyone's guess if she is. It will be one less dog in the shelter and she will have a good home but I'm not sure it was a good idea.

I think it is a great idea! The dog will be loved and have a good life! A life saved is a good idea.

I have taken in many dogs that were no longer wanted and they are the best. I hope your friends gets many years of enjoyment out of her.

Saving a dog from that existence is NEVER a bad idea. Give your friend a hug from me!

I totally agree!!!!!

I will let him know that you both agree.😀 He went to get food (the girl said she was out and didn't buy more because she wasn't keeping her) and treats and lots of other goodies! I know she will have a good life. I only worry about her health but I'm sure he'll take good care of her regardless.

Im sure she will have a wonderful life with your friend. I was at petsmart today getting a few things for my new pup and they were doing adoptions and there were 2 beautiful little yorkies curled up in crates and seeing them just broke my heart. They both seemed very scared and sad. I let each of my kids pick out toys to donate and the adoption lady put let the kids put them in their crates. Im so hoping that they were given a second chance and adopted today. I wish your friend and his new little girl all the luck.

the dog is going to be better off for sure, good luck

Wow thank goodness he got her. That's a sad situation she came from. Hopefully she will be healthy and so much happier in her new home.

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Bless you friend's wonderful heart for taking this poor little one in so that she can finally live the life she deserves! Tell your friend he rocks :)!

Bless your friend for rescuing this poor little girl, puppies at a year old, OMG. He saved a precious little life. Rescuing is always a crap shoot, ya never know what you're going to get, what we do know is, that this baby will now have an awesome, much loved life with your friend. She will live a life she should have been living, great big hugs to your friend.

I will definite let him read this thread. He says she had a pretty good night. She paced for a while before she settled down. He also said she ate so fast and crazy that he picked up the bowl after about 5 minutes because he was worried she would make herself sick. I'll let you know how the groomers and the vet goes. I know he will enjoy reading your comments. Thanks😀

I'm sure your friend will get ALL the emotional support he might need/want here! Myself as well as many (if not all) members here are thankful he saved the poor pup.

Poor sweet little girl, makes one wonder what her meal times were like. Your friend may be better off feeding her small portions of food through out the day, as an example, if she get a cup of food, give 1/4 cup 4 times throughout the day. Yes please keep us up-dated on her progress in her new home with a loving daddy.

Poor little mite , she seems to have landed on her feet, she will have a great new life.