What should I do?

[Jenny82]

Originally Posted by luvmylife1010

I think that a lot of rescues and shelters go way overboard with their adoption requirements. It seems like it would be easier to adopt a human baby than to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue! It makes people frustrated and turns them toward backyard breeders and pet stores just so they don't have to be interrogated, which is not the right thing to do, but it is happening.

I can definitely see how it would make someone want to go to a pet store, but don't worry I'm not going to do that!

[KimMee's Mom]

This is very upsetting. I just heard yesterday that there are 5 million dogs put down every year. I am sorry you couldn't work something out with the rescue center. Good luck in your future search for a baby and I applaud you for going to the Rescue in the first place.

[StewiesMom]

There are many rescues that allow you to adopt and work. The one I am working with right now gives preference to previous Yorkie experience and a fenced in yard, but everyone is considered.
I would definitely keep looking thru a rescue. They ARE homeless and could use your help. Breeder's dogs are not homeless. If you want the name of some Yorkie rescues, PM me and I'll be happy to pass along the information.

[Francie]

Originally Posted by Jenny82

I've been trying to adopt a yorkie from a certain yorkie rescue...well, they just told me that they cannot continue to process my application because they do not wish their dogs to be alone for extended periods of time. I do have to work 8 hours a day, but I live 5 minutes away from work and I come home on my hour long lunch breaks. So my dog would only have to be alone for 4 hours at a time, twice a day, while I am at work.

One of the main reasons I wanted to adopt a dog, rather than buy a puppy, is because I know how much more time puppies require. I am willing to put in as much time as necessary, but I can't quit my job. Should I go to a breeder? What does everyone think? I was really sad when I found out that they couldn't process my application.

I'm so sorry....the guidelines can be very strict with adoption. I find it interesting....how many are euthanized each year? Also...I know quite a few families that should not even own a dog...and they are home all day WITH a fenced in yard. I know one woman who completely ignores her her...all day long..I said to her..."She's looking for your attention...why don't you at least bend down and pet her?" She said: "I'm busy!" I can't cater to a DOG all day long!" Hell...the dog is obviously CRAVING her attention...makes me ill to watch.


Francie

[livingdustmops]

Jenny,

Yorkie rescue's work for the best interest of the dog, not the person, even if the person would be a great Yorkie owners. Since these little ones have already been tossed out of one home the rescue is very sensitive to finding a permanent forever home. If you live in an area that does not have a lot of Yorkie rescues then the rescue could have a list of 200 - 300 people that would want the dog. While many Yorkie's could do well being left alone for 8 hours a day (if they were brought up that way) the IDEAL home for a rescue would be for the most part no longer than 4 hours because of potty issues and how social these little ones are. The other thing rescue looks at is the age of the person trying to adopt a rescue. Unfortunately, many young people have many life changing events, long hours on jobs, marriage, children and a high number of Yorkie's are turned into rescue because of this. If a rescue adopts a dog to a young person and then they get married and have children and the Yorkie does not like children then there is another problem. Rescue's can be sued if they adopted a dog out that bit a child or a human. Interesting enough there are breeders on YT that have some of the same strict rules that rescue does because they want their little puppies to be in a forever home also.
I know it is difficult for everyone to understand how tough the rules are but for anyone that has worked in rescue and dealt with many of these problems and seen the after effect on these little ones you would understand. You might find the following statistics interesting but I will tell you I don't think a reputable Yorkie Rescue with high guidelines would have the same 50% statistics that national has. Most shelters if you research don't do much in terms of matching the ideal dogs to the ideal family as they are just trying to move as many dogs as they can out of the shelters as they are required by law in some places to only allow the animal so much time. They know many of these dogs will be back but if they can save a % of them then it is better than nothing.

•Only 38% of all dogs and cats will remain in their first home for their entire lives.
•Nationally, over 50% of all adopted animals are no longer in their adoptive home after just the first year.

There never is a question that there are exceptions for every rule and each reputable rescue group has to determine what works for them and what is in the best interest of the dog long term. I agree with Kristy that it does help if people have Yorkie experience.

[Francie]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Jenny,

Yorkie rescue's work for the best interest of the dog, not the person, even if the person would be a great Yorkie owners. Since these little ones have already been tossed out of one home the rescue is very sensitive to finding a permanent forever home. If you live in an area that does not have a lot of Yorkie rescues then the rescue could have a list of 200 - 300 people that would want the dog. While many Yorkie's could do well being left alone for 8 hours a day (if they were brought up that way) the IDEAL home for a rescue would be for the most part no longer than 4 hours because of potty issues and how social these little ones are. The other thing rescue looks at is the age of the person trying to adopt a rescue. Unfortunately, many young people have many life changing events, long hours on jobs, marriage, children and a high number of Yorkie's are turned into rescue because of this. If a rescue adopts a dog to a young person and then they get married and have children and the Yorkie does not like children then there is another problem. Rescue's can be sued if they adopted a dog out that bit a child or a human. Interesting enough there are breeders on YT that have some of the same strict rules that rescue does because they want their little puppies to be in a forever home also.
I know it is difficult for everyone to understand how tough the rules are but for anyone that has worked in rescue and dealt with many of these problems and seen the after effect on these little ones you would understand. You might find the following statistics interesting but I will tell you I don't think a reputable Yorkie Rescue with high guidelines would have the same 50% statistics that national has. Most shelters if you research don't do much in terms of matching the ideal dogs to the ideal family as they are just trying to move as many dogs as they can out of the shelters as they are required by law in some places to only allow the animal so much time. They know many of these dogs will be back but if they can save a % of them then it is better than nothing.

•Only 38% of all dogs and cats will remain in their first home for their entire lives.
•Nationally, over 50% of all adopted animals are no longer in their adoptive home after just the first year.

There never is a question that there are exceptions for every rule and each reputable rescue group has to determine what works for them and what is in the best interest of the dog long term. I agree with Kristy that it does help if people have Yorkie experience.

Hmmm...food for thought...only 50% in the same home after a year? God...thats sad.....

Apparently Yorkies are not in dire need of adoptive parents..since they are so popular. . I guess the only option is to buy your own pup. (which is why the puppy mills are alive and well) ..or choose a less popular breed for your family dog.

Francie




Francie