Yorkie To Give Away?
 

I may be having to move soon and probably won't be able to take my yorkies with me. Does anyone know the procedure to adopt them out? They are both girls, been spayed and both a little over 1 year old. They are very spoiled, have their own room and run the house. I am not 100 percent sure I have to part with them, just trying to figure out what to do when the time comes. I hate to wait until the last minute to decide what my options are.

Oh, I do hope you get to take your little girls with you, I know that this must be a very difficult time for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Find a local Yorkie rescue.

With all due respect, don't take in any more animals until you are in a permanent situation where will not need to give them up.

One in every crowd!
 

There has to be one in every crowd! Maybe if I had someone intelligent like yourself to tell me a year ago that I would be getting divorced and having to move, I wouldn't have gotten them!

It's ok, we understand your situation. It will be ok, your doing the right thing with looking for the best options for your girls. Many are going through hard times and I am thankful you are doing the best you can, I wish you and your yorkies good luck. The members here are loving and will help you out the best they can.

Thank you breeze, trust me, they won't go anywhere if I can possibly keep them. I have them so spoiled. They have their own room and more clothes than I do. Strollers, car seats, playpens, they have it all. I thought this would be the best way to find them a good home (if they need it).

Your welcome and YT is a great place to come. I've seen many times the wonderful things the members do here to save a yorkie or another member. You'll see and welcome to YT! :)

Just want to add, tell us about you and your yorkies, we love pics if you have them, don't be shy, lol.

I don't know where you're going, but alot of places will let you keep small animals if you pay extra in your deposit and/or rent each month. If not try to get a friend or relative to take care of them until you assess your situation. One place my son lived had a "no pets" clause, but it looked like nearly half of the apartments had a cat or small dog. Good Luck to all of you and think positive thoughts!!!!

Look, I am not going to apologize because I feel very strongly about this issue. Pets are a commitment for the lifetime of the animal. I volunteered professional services to an SPCA organization back in the NE. I was truly appalled at the number of animals turned in by owners having babies, new boyfriend doesn't like pets, moving and can't take them etc. etc. Some of these animals are lucky but many are not. Luckily you have Yorkies and they are desirable animals to adopt.

I have a friend that worked with a Yorkie rescue and they did a very good job of finding homes for the dogs turned over to them. Try some of these links and maybe someone can put you in contact w/a rescue in your area. My friend worked w/Marilyn at the organization in the 1st link. She has a big network and might be able to point you in the right direction.

Welcome to Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc.
SOS Dogs
Yorkshire Terrier Rescue
United Yorkie Rescue - A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Organization
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Affiliate Clubs
Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue
Yorkie Haven Rescue

I mean no disrepect but if you really care about your little ones then I would highly recommend turning them over to a reputable rescue. They are trained to ask the right questions and to match the right home to your dogs. There are certain things a rescue would never do and questions they would ask to find out if your dogs would be going to a safe home. Did you know that Yorkies are used as bait in dog fighting rings? What if you put them into a home with little kids and one of your dogs bite the child (Yorkies are not the greatest with kids) and now the Yorkie loses it life.

If you are just trying to recoup the $$$ you put into them....

:wub:C'mon girls, be nice. This lady sounds like a very loving Mom to her babies.
She doesn't need criticism for being smart to check out what might be best for the little dogs.

There is NOTHING that would make me give up my babies... They are my family. Can you really logically get rid of your Babies????????? You can find a place that rents to small pet owners. Or put them in a kennel while you look for a place!! You will be sorry if you get rid of them..

Geez...How come it's fine for some to give up dogs, for whatever reason, and not others? This is obviously hard for her.

To the OP...Good luck finding homes for your dogs. I'm sure your life has been turned upside down by divorce. Having to rehome your dogs must break your heart. I know you'll find them a great new home!

You are so right. People should not say things when they don't know the situation. I'm sorry you're going through a hard time. I know with the economy like it is, there are probably going to be a lot more people having problems like this. I know if I would happen to lose my house, I would be having to rehome 6 dogs, and I would hope people would not condemn, but, would try understanding. Until you walk in someone elses shoes, please don't say negative things. I can tell this is very hard on you, and I hope and pray that things work out where you will be able to take the girls. if Not, maybe if there is someway, I could take them and keep them for you until you're able to get them back

I agree lighten up!!!!!!!!!!! My daughters life changed because of divorce, a bitter abusive divorce when this man was through with her she was doing well to take care of herself and 2 children..... emotionally and financially......she lost her home and surrendered 2 doxies to a recue cause she couldnot have more than 2 doxies in a rental anywhere. Unless we have walked in this young womens shoes lets not judge!!!!!! I applaud her for trying to find a loving alternative for what may turn out in the end!!!!! What better place to come than loving arms and hearts of other yorkie loiving friends?!!!! Her heart feels like its being crushed at best at every turn... Please Pm me or feel free to call my cell if I can help I live in Oklahoma. 918-964-1750. My heart is breaking for what you must be going through.

There is nothing negative in the statement that only people in stable situations should consider pets.

Unfortunately you can't always see an unstable situation coming your way. Good luck and I hope you can work it out so you don't have to give up your babys.

I am sorry that you are going through these hard times. It must be heartbreaking for you to even have to consider giving up your fur babies. I hope you are able to keep them with you...keep us posted....Ignore those who give you negative feedback...we are not here to judge and God forbid ANY of us be in that situation!

Your life CAN be stable one day and NOT the next. You can NOT predict what is going to happen. I have been married 32 years, but,that doesn't mean that my hubby couldn't walk out on me, or worse yet die in a car accident today or tomorrow(he travels for a living) and if something like that happened, with me not working, I could not afford my house I live in, which means I would have to move, and I don't think I could find a place I could afford and take 6 dogs with me. So, you really need to knock off the attitude. I feel for this lady, and with the economy like it is, as I said before, things are going to get worse, and people should NOT be afraid to come on here and look for help from other caring pet owners

I feel for you, I hope you can find a way of keeping your babies, but if you can a good rescue will take care of them.. and YES, life can change in a heartbeat, my friend MARRIED to a good man, no children, 4 yorkies and the envy of all of us.. Big Home, newest cars.. no college tuition..LOL
well last year, hubby march in the home made two suitcases and told her she would recieve the divorce papers soon, he was moving with his NEW Secretary 25 yrs YOUNGER than him and 20 yrs younger than my friend... now Kate had not work a day of her life, and did not know where to go and where to start, her parents lived in a senior complex in FL.. so that was out with her 4 dogs.. with tears that would fill an ocean she surrender 3 of the babies to a local NJ rescue and kept one.
so LIFE can change in a minute.. please be supportive to this lady..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

:thumbup: Well said!

I did not PLAN on losing my job last August and I did not PLAN on the economy being so bad the the Auto Industry would crash and I would not be able to land another job....even 7 months later!! (and believe me I have tried)
Lets be SUPPORTIVE of each other....I don't understand the need to knock someone down even further than they already are! :confused:

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Geez...How come it's fine for some to give up dogs, for whatever reason, and not others? This is obviously hard for her.

To the OP...Good luck finding homes for your dogs. I'm sure your life has been turned upside down by divorce. Having to rehome your dogs must break your heart. I know you'll find them a great new home!
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I think the OP also needs support, not nasty comments. Good Luck hon.

This is a situation many people on this board seem to be responding to on an emotional level but are not looking at the big picture. Things happen in life. I don't think anyone is disputing that. I do not know the woman that is trying to find a home for her Yorkies but like I said earlier Yorkies are desirable and it should not be too hard to find homes for them.

This is the 3rd time this week that I've run across someone looking to give away their pets. Someone I know wants to give away her Pit Bull because her bf doesn't like the dog and someone else I spoke to is giving away their cats because they are having a baby.

I really think that people need to think long and hard before they commit to animals because situations can and do change and when they do will you still be able to cafe for your animals? Give them a home? Pay for vet bills and food? If you are giving away a pet because your man doesn't like it, you have decided to have kids, or you can't afford to live on your own you should never have got the animal in the first place.

Unfortunately, with the current economy I believe this will become even more of an issue. Honestly, it makes me very sad to see animals taken from their homes and turned over to shelters. Yorkies will find homes but many others will meet their end in the shelters.

I am just asking people to think logically and be responsible. Like I said, I don't know this woman or her situation but I do know that I would *never* give one of my animals up. I would find a way to make things work.

Call that negative or accuse me of having attitude. I don't care. Sometimes the truth hurts and from what I've seen over the years more people need to hear it.

Are you guys KIDDING me?!! You don't know this girl OR her situation!! Who are we to judge!? This thread has made me so angry. If you are in the perfect situation where you can swear to the stars that you'll never ever ever give up your dogs - then MORE POWER to you, but everyone doesn't have that luxury. Yes, they're our "babies" but when you get thrown a curve ball, landlords don't give a crap if they're your "babies" because to the rest of the world they are dogs. It's all fine and dandy to say you'd find a way to make things work and you'd live on the streets if it came to that...but what kind of life is that? There's not *always* a way to make things work, as much as we wish there was. I've actually seen people on here say that they would live on the streets to keep their pet. That is just selfish. What kind of life is that for your baby?

Everything isn't always so freaking easy. I hope to God that none of you who've questioned this woman are ever in this situation.

OP, I'm very sorry you're going through this. I'll have you in my prayers.

You said it exactly... You don't know this woman or her situation... It seems that your opinions and attitude is based on some irresponsible pet owners that did not deserve to get a pet in the first place. Please do not pass judgment until you know the situation.

On an unrelated note, it's good to see another Arkansan on Yorkietalk!!!:thumbup:

Awesome post Megan!

You just never know what can happen, all you can do is do your best. And if you can't, pray someone will help you and your pets out and not be judgeful.

She is looking for options not putting them down, turning them loose on the streets like too many others.

This coming from a mans perspective, Last spring my wife and I decided that we would like to have a Yorkie, we searched until we found a reputable breeder and we purchased one, at the time I was working between 60 and 70 hrs. a week, we got Marley on June 20th, in August my hours were cut back to about 30 a week, and it is still like that at this time. I thought every thing was good but the economy cares little about the people. I have grown so attached to Marley that if I had to give her up it would be very very hard to do. Who knows what tomorrow is going to bring, I am sure that the lady trying to find a rescue for her Yorkies is not doing it just because. I can tell by her post that she loves these babies deeply. I am sorry for her and hope things work out for her, as was stated earlier when you get a pet you do not know what the future holds for you. I am sure if she knew she was going to be getting divorced she would not have gotten her babies. Good luck to you and I hope you can find a place for you and the Yorkies to be together. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am sorry you have to think about giving up your babies and that you are getting negative responses from some members.
Divorce is devastating-only those who have been through it really know-and your babies could bring you some comfort if you could find a way to keep them.
It seems like you are trying to do your best for them and yourself.