rescue yorkies
 

i cant belive how many yorkies are in rescues in the usa :eek: or chihuahuas , in the uk you are hard pushed to find either of them in a rescue. have you got a yorkie you rescued? or if you havent would you? i have a standard female called brandy :)

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yes i would adopt a yorkie from a rescue / it is actually hard to imagine some one putting them there.

Jade , Mitsou and Nathan are rescued yorkies . This is very sad to see how many are at shelters .

When I took Mitsou home with me , she was really in bad shape even the vet wish me good luck because she have been beaten and left for death . I took her home gave her lots of care and tons of love . Now , she has recovered and I call her " my dog of a life time " . She showed me at some occasions that she was small but she knows kung fu .

Nathan was 3 days old when he came home from a puppymill , his mother was almost dead when Animal Protection's agent found them .

Rescue dogs are the best! I have one and he's the sweetest ever. When I get another dog, it will definately be a rescue, it is just sad that there are so many without homes.

i had to be put on a waiting list to get my rescue yorkie shes about a year old and was under weight and is frighted of so many things, mindyou she gets better everyday. its a shame some cant be bought over to the uk as im always seeing ads from people wanting to rescue yorkies.id have another one, mindyou saying that ive seen one on a website in the usa that ive fallen for she was attacked by a rotty and she now cant walk so shes got wheels bless her :(

For a year I tried to adopt a yorkie from a rescue, because i dont have a fenced yard i was rejected.The irony of it is i used to do rescue in the late 70's & early 80's!! :aimeeyork

yeah it sometimes is hard to get a rescue, we didn't have a yard soley for the yorkies because we have two rowdy labs, but they finally let us adopt tripp because we told them the little ones were never alone with the labs

I too tried to rescue, and was turned down because I have children. So I bought a Yorkie from a puppy finding web site, and it turns out she runs a puppymill, so because I was turned down by the rescue I ended up helping the puppy millers. Seems to me odd that there could have been one more rescued pup, and one less reason for the millers to be in business. I know many people have no problems rescuing puppies, and I know many breeders out there who also won't sell a pup to a home with children, but I am a stay at home mom, and all my kids are in school, and I would never let my kids harm my dogs.

If I were going to buy another one, instead of going to the rescue, or the 'reputable breeders' around here, I would be forced again to buy from a potential puppy mill or 'back yard breeder' Are there any other options?

I just got one, and he's a great little dog. Previous owners dropped him off at the pound on their way out of town with blood caked on his back and throat. Terrific people out there, huh?

I tried to get a rescue Yorkie as well. They wouldn't let me have one for a few reasons. 1) we don't have a fenced in yard, 2) I have an8 year old dd. 3) I have a German Sheperd.
I ended buying a buppy from a local breeder and the yard isn't an issue because he won't leave my side. My dd isn't an issue. She is just as protective with him as I am and now Diesel and the Shepherd are buddies. Go figure.. I believe this is the reason so many are still in rescues.It is a really shame if you ask me. Sometimes I wonder if they aren't out to make a quick buck as well as some breedes.

It is perfectly normal that shelters have strict rules on adoptions . I can't believe that you think that they make quick bucks . IMO.... it is too easy to blame the fact that peoples buy from puppymills because of this and that .

Reputable rescue programs have many volunteers who make no money. In fact, they spend money to do their best for the dogs that are in their care.

When we adopted Sean (3 weeks ago today), we made a "donation" to the rescue group. The money is used for vet care and other needs of the dog, especially since many rescue dogs are in poor condition.

Sean was given all shots and checked over completely before he arrived at our home. The first visit to a local vet was a quick one, primarily to get his records into the system and for his vet and him to meet.

IMO, the adoption process (application, home inspection, etc.) is very important. Many of these dogs have lived in deplorable condtions and deserve a better situation. Not all of them need a fenced-in yard. (We don't have one.) They need safety, patience, and lots of love.

BTW, we "found" Sean by going to petfinder.com. Many rescue programs include their dogs on the site. In the descriptions, they include information about the dog's temperament and special needs.

We will definitely look into the rescue program again when we adopt another dog. Adopting a rescue dog has been a very special experience for us.

It all depends on what kind of shelter you are buying from. Where I live the "pounds" ask for a reasonable adoption fee. We have bought dogs from the pound before. They have never lived a long life because they were what you call "seniors". However we have rescue groups here that charge outrageous amounts of money. For dogs that aren't purebred they are asking anywhere from 300 and up. They usually ask more for dogs that are purebred. As for pups.. Man they ask even more. I had called about a puppy one time that was like a chihu/terrier mix. They wanted 300 for those pups. So after I got my baby I went back to check and see if the pups were gone. I wasn't shocked to see that they were still there and were almost a year old at the time. I really believe this is a business to some. If they were really concerned about finding good homes then they would lower their standards. By that I mean saying who can and who can't have a pup. Some of the questions they ask are just crazy and way to personal IMO. Now I can see paying a high fee for a dog to cover vet expenses if I choose to take him home. But they charge crazy fees for dogs that are healthy. Our local SPCA doesn't charge outrageous fees and they do just fine. JMHO.

as long as the children are not rough with the yorkie, the other dogs you might have already meet the yorkie and all get on fine, and the yorkie is never alone in the unfenced garden i think there should let the person adopt them. the yorkie i have only cost £90 from a home called battersea. i tried adopting another yorkie from the home who had been there for over a year but they said i couldnt as she barked a lot and as i lived in a flat i couldnt have her,ive had dogs before who barked a lot and with a little training ive stopped them.think they where worried that if the people next door conplained i would take the dog back but i wouldnt id rather move.no one wants her cos of her problems and im a person willing to take her with her problems but i cant so this little yorkie will be stuck in a cage for god knows how long cos they are not willing to take a chance.

I've had a rescue dog before she was a Boxer and MEAN, I had to watch her around everyone except my DH and my kids. She came from a local kill shelter. They never have small dogs only the larger guys.


I've been turned down by certain purebred rescues and I won't even bother trying anymore. The last time I tried was before I bought Jersey, the dog was about two years old, had a few health issues and was a Yorkie mix. I was asked if I could afford to continue his medical treatments, I answered "yes", then I was asked about a fenced yard, "yes" again, then about children, "yes" but older children, then they wanted to know if I had other dogs and I do, so I was turned down. I found the rescue dog online and the ad about him stated he was "great with other animals". I just don't get it...I do hate that there are so many dogs and pups needing homes but apparently my home isn't good enough for them so I must buy my furkids from breeders.

Emmsmom--I could not disagree with you more. Rescuers are not out to make money, and their criteria are more than reasonable. About every WEEK on this board, we hear of a new Yorkie in our little community who was killed by a large dog. And the story is often the same...the big dog never displayed any aggression before, loves kids, is a family pet, etc. etc. etc. One of my best friends lost her Yorkie to a Golden Retriever, and it makes me sick, frankly, that it keeps happening. No matter how much you trust your Shepherd, BE VERY CAREFUL. He might not mean to hurt Diesel, but he doesn't understand how delicate a Yorkie can be, and he could hurt Diesel during friendly play activities.

Yorkie Rescue has to have some way to choose homes, and they do an excellent job. I wish some breeders and all pet stores would be more discriminating in placing their animals. The good breeders are selective. Bad breeders and pet stores are not because they ARE trying to make money.

My Gage is a rescue, of sorts. He didn't come from a shelter, he came from an individual's home....someone who shouldn't own any pet!! I had told this guy that if he couldn't keep him, I wanted him. He called me 4 months later and said if I wanted him, come get him...free of charge. When I pulled up to the house, there was this adorable 3 pound baby CHAINED :eek: The poor baby shook in my lap the whole way home. It took this little guy almost 6 months to "calm" down. When we first got him, if you so much as looked at him for any length of time, he just stood there shaking. And forget trying to pet him....that made him shake more and back away from you. I don't even want to know what he went through before we got him. All I know is that he is the most absolute sweetest little man:) He has turned into a true "lap" baby, always wanting attention and acts like he just can't get enough:) Gabby didn't care for him too much when we brought him into the house but they do get along now:) Would I get another from rescue? You betcha. These guys deserve so much more than to live their days unwanted. My hat is off to those who work in rescue. You give so much love, time, and attention while they wait for their new forever home. Thanks to Gage, I have even more respect and admiration for the rescue of not just Yorkies, but all breeds!

As I posted previously, I was pushed away because of my disability. I can't say I was turned down because they didn't even give me that courtesy. Once they knew I have Lupus -- and I was upfront about it -- they didn't answer my emails.

The funny thing is that my honesty was used against me! If I hadn't mentioned it, they wouldn't have known if they met me! I look perfectly fine and I could have lied about why I'm using a cane to walk. I have a large fenced-in yard, have one adult son, have rescued before with good results, have excellent vet. references and I'm home all day. And I was asking to adopt an older, larger, harder-to-place dog because I have the time and love to give him/her an excellent home.

I guess they were afraid of coming right out and saying they didn't want to adopt to me because of Lupus because it sure does sound like discriminating against disabled folks. So they dropped communication and ignored me instead.

I bought a Yorkie and he is just a joy, doing so well with me! I'm angry at the ignorance shown by rescue but I'm mostly sad that they deprived one of their dogs of a wonderful forever home.

Although I do not question the series of events as you related them, I have a hard time believing that your Lupus was the reason the communication was dropped. I suppose it is possible, but I think it is more probable that someone just dropped the ball. Either that, or they are very ignorant about Lupus. Did you keep pursuing them, or did you drop it also?

So in other words you are saying that I shouldn't have a Yorkie because I have a Shepherd. Ok if you say so. I am a SAHM who homeschools. Diesel is never left alone even if we go out. He has a playpen that he stays in when I have to run out. It is opinions like yours that is the reason why so many Yorkies don't have homes. It really is sad. Just because some of us might not fit the "perfect" profile does not mean that we can't offer a good home to a Yorkie or any dog for that matter.

I am not saying you should not have a Yorkie with a Shepherd at home. However (some of) the Rescue organizations ARE saying that, and that is their perogative. That doesn't mean that every Yorkie living in a home will be harmed by a larger dog, but it does happen, so why take a chance? Sorry you think my opinion is sad, but it is my opinion.

I think it is sad that you think that Rescue is in it for the money. Opinions like that will keep people from trying to get a dog through Rescue. The people who do Rescue Yorkies put a lot of their own money into helping out these little ones, and I am sure they would be offended by your statement. I was.

I had a bad experience with a rescue operation, but I still agree with Alison 100 percent. Rescue organizations are not in it for the money. And I'm certain that if you toss in their time, they all lose.

The Anchorage rescue organzation I went through is horrible. No screening process for owners, no health warnings on the pets. When I found out that all Jack's medical problems had been diagnosed in advance, I was livid and ready to take them to small claims court. But StewiesMom pointed out that these people are not in it for the money. They're people with big hearts who are doing their best to keep dogs from euthanasia. I settled for talking to the rescuer and also animal control and suggesting they do a better job. I hope it worked. But the bottom line is they are not motivated by greed. It's hard to fault someone who is trying their best for the right reasons.

Alison,
After they read that I had Lupus, I sent two emails that went unanswered. The first asked for recommendations on which available dog they thought would be a good match for me so I could apply and the second was asking again since the first email went unanswered. Now, the first emails I sent to the group were answered immediately so it's funny that the later ones weren't.

Whatever. I believe in rescue but some groups are obviously better than others. Years ago, I had a fabulous experience with collie rescue and adopted one of their older dogs who was blind and everything went well. It seems to me that maybe some Yorkie rescues have problems "letting go" and look for reasons to deny potential adopters. I totally understand them wanting to ensure the dogs go to good homes but I think that in some cases they're denying the dogs good homes by being unrealistic. One of my friends told me of a different breed rescue that would only adopt to people who didn't have kids and who would agree not to have kids while the dog was alive. That's just NUTS!

It's a shame because it keeps the dogs from finding their forever families and it turns people off from rescue.

Julie

Well, Julie, I hope if you decide to adopt another pet, you will give Rescue another chance. Sounds like you could give an older Yorkie a wonderful home.

I'm reluctant to join this heated topic bc emotion runs high on all sides :0 IMHO, the idea of rescue is noble but as with any human activity, is sometimes executed well, sometimes not. Those who have positive experiences are understandably supportive. Those with negative experiences are likely to question aspects of the process - also understandable. At any rate, these articles offer (IMO) an honest appraisal of rescue & thought I'd share them just FYI.

Why People Do Rescue: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/ypeoresc.html
Choosing a Rescue Dog: http://www.dogclub.co.uk/advice/rescuedog.php

I was involved in rescue for many years with several different organizations. I am sorry to say that there was only one organization not out for money. Several others were collecting big donations and it was not going to the animals. I do not like to say this about rescue but after what I went thru I tell people to be very careful. I believe what Julie is saying because they do sit in judgement of people rather than give the animal a good home. There are good and bad in everything and sad to say even in the rescue business.

So sad and I would rescue some yorkies...no problem.

Before we started looking for Princess, we wanted to rescue a Yorkie.
We were turned down because we have children & a pool.
I still don't understand it, as three of our five children are adopted.
It's so sad, the State would let us adopt children, but not furbabies!
I just don't get it.
Anyway, we have tried, and would try again. :2hearts2:

Wow, I am pretty surprised at some of the remarks here but I will try to do my best to give answers from a rescuer's view point and this is only my opinion from my experiences.

A reputable rescue’s first priority is the dogs and not the humans. Many of these little ones come from very damaging circumstances and have been beaten; kicked, starved and just ignored (which is really cruel to a Yorkie). Our first priority is to make them well and for the most part this is out of our own pockets and the bill can run into the thousands of dollars. If the money doesn’t come from our pockets then we are putting on fund-raiser to raise money so we can keep the rescue going – either way it is either a lot of money or a lot of time we donate to save a few of these precious Yorkies. Rescue organizations do not receive funds from the state or even city funds like shelters do. A large % of people who are in rescue have full-time jobs and so a large part of our weekends are rescuing dogs, adopting dogs, training the dogs, socializing the dogs, running to the vets, washing dogs, walking dogs, feeding dogs. Some rescue’s cannot afford to do any of this but they give of their hearts and time pulling dogs out of pounds or awful situations and try to find new homes. They just can’t sit back and do nothing while millions of animals are put down every year.
I wish it were simple, that one could simply take in a dog and find it a home quickly. It isn't. The dogs that come in enter the rescue with a variety of issues from behavioral to medical, and all issues must be addressed before they can be placed. The new intake is taken to the vet for evaluation and necessary treatments are begun, and further appointments are made. Many if not most of the rescues need dentals and extractions of infected teeth, nail clips, treatment for a variety of problems from tick fever to glaucoma and occasionally surgeries to correct illnesses like LP which costs thousands of dollars.
Some of the rescues are social and some are not. Each dog is treated individually, concentrating on the dog's positive traits, and working on the negative ones, to overcome problems, some which are behavioral from neglect, abuse or a lifetime of struggle.
Some dogs come in eating everything, some refuse all food, some were spoiled, others were harmed, some are filthy, tick covered and matted, some are frightened, some are delighted at the change and some cry for several days for the very people who brought them in. All of them soon begin the road to their new life and the beginning of adjusting to change.
Once dentals have been performed, and dogs have had all inoculations, been neutered and micro chipped, licensed, (how much do you think this costs? Even with our vet giving discounts we spent an average of $400 per dog for the basics – over $2000 for medical surgeries) behavioral modification training begins. The dogs are taught to walk on a leash, to ride in carriers, slings, bags and travel bags, to behave in public and to value themselves and their worth. Each rescue has a story. Each is a beloved creature and each deserved a chance at a loving, caring home with someone who desires to spend much needed time with them.
One reason rescue is so strict is because of the following statistics.
•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.

We work very hard to find a forever home for our rescue’s and because of experiences that have happened to Yorkies we will not adopt to families with large dogs (to many Yorkies have been killed by large dogs), small children (broken bones or the dogs bites the children – did you know the rescue could be sued if the dog bit a child in the new home?) or people who work all day unless they can guarantee someone will come into the home during the day. We ask for fenced yards and fences around pools (many Yorkies have drown). Are we flexible with our rules? Sometimes we are, if the potential adopter can give us reasons why we should consider them. We are not going to take the chance after all the work and love we have put into these little ones to have anything happen to them again or their hearts broken again. We also have an age where people are too old and we don’t want these little ones abandon again when their owner dies. Remember, every choice we have to make is for the dog and not the human. Yes we ask personal questions because we are the caregiver of these animals and somewhere in this mix we feel that we have the right to guarantee them or at least attempt to give them a happy, loving home. When people get upset with these questions then we know immediately they are not meant to have a rescue as they will never understand these little ones have souls and are not to be treated as a possession.

Many people think rescues should be a cheap way to get a dog and that probably is the cruelest thing of all. These little ones didn’t ask to be bought by someone who really didn’t give a tinkers dam about them and threw them away when the medical bills were to much, or they were to busy or they couldn’t housetrain them. When a person adopts a rescue they are taking on more than just a cute dog, they are taking on a little one who needs love protection, food and a warm home. For those that adopt a rescue they get it – they understand that these little ones might have issues and might have higher medical bills but these people have a soul and see past all of these faults and do it because they know they are needed. They are our angels on earth and if you ask most people who have rescued one dog and bought the other dog – there is a very special place in their hearts for the rescued dog. My hat is off to each and every YT member who has ever adopted a rescue and had their hearts touched by these animals.

For those of you who care and want to help but can’t do the rescue work – donate some of your time at your local shelter or write a check to a Yorkie rescue for $10.00 or your local shelter. Buy a bag of dog food for your local rescue organizations as every bit helps. if you are interested in a rescue you can go to www.petfinder.com. but understand a Yorkie is not for every home.

I have a rescue--Brasco! And I loved the adoption agency we went thru. I even keep in touch with his foster mommie via email, and she is soooo grateful! I have to say, that it was a very nerve racking experience, but I would do it all over again! And I just may one day! They did a home visit, asked a bizillion questions, checked all my referneces, asked tham all a bizillion questions! Checked my vet reference! And I am glad they did! Brasco came to us very shy and very timid! I am sure he was abused. Breakes my heart. ANd he has come sooo far! He still has days when he is scared...I don't know why, but I am sure he remembers his previous life where he was not treated so good. I am sure they do what is best for the animal and not whats best for us. The only thing was, I didn't have a fence for my yard, but I gues he was used to being on a leash, so they must have thought that was ok.