2 great boys in need of a new and loving home.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by circi

I'm going to play the bad guy on this one and give you a different point of view than others. Coming from years of rescue experience, I've never seen a bonded pair that didn't do okay without the other as long as they were rehomed into a family that had another dog to keep them company. The only exception to this are seniors who have been together their entire lives.

In an ideal world 2 dogs who have lived together would stay together, but the fact is - it's not easy to find a good home with space and the desire to take both and it's better to find a great home for each dog individually than make the pair sit in foster care until an acceptable home can be found IMHO.

Yes there are plenty of rescues who will agree to only adopt them out as a pair, but your babies are likely to be in foster care for months.

What is more important to you - the boys finding the best possible homes as quickly as possible, or making sure they stay together?

Don't ever believe that quick placements are always the answer. The goal in rescue should be to find the home that best fits each pup...and if that is a pair so be it. I have learned in all of my years of experience that you cannot ever predict what pup(s) will be most easily placed. I have seen tiny pups sit without apps (those that so many think go quickly) while someone has come along wanting a larger pup. I have seen special needs pups go to someone who wanted to make a difference in the life of a special pup. This goes on and on.....but to make a blanket statement that singles go faster than pairs is just not true in my experience.

As to your comment about bonded pairs doing okay when split up....how would you know that it was the best for them if you had not seen them together? Sure they do ok...they don't have a choice!!

As to the comment about being in foster care for months...some stay for years. Foster homes should be the same as a forever home ... just as good..and the adoptive home in the end should be equal to or better than that foster home. Our foster homes go through the same process to foster as people do to adopt.

[nanahas3]

I am praying it will all work out with your groomer since she knows your boys already and they know her a little. It sounds like they will be loved there. I know your heart is breaking but I commend you for doing what you feel is in their best interest. God bless.

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Don't ever believe that quick placements are always the answer. The goal in rescue should be to find the home that best fits each pup...and if that is a pair so be it. I have learned in all of my years of experience that you cannot ever predict what pup(s) will be most easily placed. I have seen tiny pups sit without apps (those that so many think go quickly) while someone has come along wanting a larger pup. I have seen special needs pups go to someone who wanted to make a difference in the life of a special pup. This goes on and on.....but to make a blanket statement that singles go faster than pairs is just not true in my experience.

As to your comment about bonded pairs doing okay when split up....how would you know that it was the best for them if you had not seen them together? Sure they do ok...they don't have a choice!!

As to the comment about being in foster care for months...some stay for years. Foster homes should be the same as a forever home ... just as good..and the adoptive home in the end should be equal to or better than that foster home. Our foster homes go through the same process to foster as people do to adopt.

I 100% agree with this.

[theporkieyorkie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Don't ever believe that quick placements are always the answer. The goal in rescue should be to find the home that best fits each pup...and if that is a pair so be it. I have learned in all of my years of experience that you cannot ever predict what pup(s) will be most easily placed. I have seen tiny pups sit without apps (those that so many think go quickly) while someone has come along wanting a larger pup. I have seen special needs pups go to someone who wanted to make a difference in the life of a special pup. This goes on and on.....but to make a blanket statement that singles go faster than pairs is just not true in my experience.

As to your comment about bonded pairs doing okay when split up....how would you know that it was the best for them if you had not seen them together? Sure they do ok...they don't have a choice!!

As to the comment about being in foster care for months...some stay for years. Foster homes should be the same as a forever home ... just as good..and the adoptive home in the end should be equal to or better than that foster home. Our foster homes go through the same process to foster as people do to adopt.

So true!! It's just about the right family coming around at the right time for the right dog(s).

[ladyjane]

I hope things are going ok with the OP and pups. Hoping for an update....

[jrsygal37]

If you are considering allowing the groomer to adopt them, just please no matter how nice checkmreferences, both personal and vet references and have a home visit and make sure to,have a contract that states they cannot. Be sold or bred or given away and theyncome back to youn if it does not work out. i do not agree with SAY Yorkie, separating the voys in my opinion would be cruel. They have been together their whole lives and the change of leaving your home to go to a new one willbe traumatic enough. It may take a little longer, but there are plently of bomes that would welcome two babies together. Good luck.

[jrsygal37]

Excuse the typos. I am on the ipad. And my eyes are not so great

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Don't ever believe that quick placements are always the answer. The goal in rescue should be to find the home that best fits each pup...and if that is a pair so be it. I have learned in all of my years of experience that you cannot ever predict what pup(s) will be most easily placed. I have seen tiny pups sit without apps (those that so many think go quickly) while someone has come along wanting a larger pup. I have seen special needs pups go to someone who wanted to make a difference in the life of a special pup. This goes on and on.....but to make a blanket statement that singles go faster than pairs is just not true in my experience.

As to your comment about bonded pairs doing okay when split up....how would you know that it was the best for them if you had not seen them together? Sure they do ok...they don't have a choice!!

As to the comment about being in foster care for months...some stay for years. Foster homes should be the same as a forever home ... just as good..and the adoptive home in the end should be equal to or better than that foster home. Our foster homes go through the same process to foster as people do to adopt.

Totally agree with Linda here. If we have someone surrendering dogs that are really bonded we keep them together. In fact I had Smokey and Chloe adopted out in just a few months. As well as when I had Dakota, her two brothers were surrendered and adopted as a pair in a few weeks. Then I have Toto here. Adorable, 4 lbs, great hair, I've had him since April and only had one family come see him. He will stay here until the perfect family comes along, even if that's forever.

[sandy simpson]

Oh those dogs are so cute! If I lived closer I would be right over there, I love Yorkies. I am sad they cannot stay where they love to be. Dogs adjust quite well. Nothing like dogs to love and guard your home. I really wish you could keep them. I had a baby girl and there was no way I would get rid of my poodles. Lisa learned to love dogs by having them around. I pray that you make a wise decision. I know there is nothing like the love of a dog.