Yorkie Rescue - So CA

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by alsheeta

Thank you for telling us that you are not connected with Carla York. We had a very bad experience with her as well. My family are BIG DONORS in the whole animal rescue and shelters world. However, we were so frustrated trying to adopt, filling out so many applications, never getting a response and even calling to never get call backs. We all agreed that NONE of our 2009 budget is going to any dog shelter and in fact we have discussed going to a yorkie breeder only because its a complete nightmare dealing with the rescues, who, in my recent experience think they are God in deciding who is 'self serving' or who is capable. We live in a 7,000 square foot house with 4 adults (no one younger than 29). We have one person who is home 99% of the time and we have a very loving giving environment where the animals come first. We just lost our yorkie and thought it would be great to open our home to another one so that there is one less dead dog at the city animal shelter.
However, we learned the opposite... they dont care that they are killing 189,000 dogs per year and that these dogs are in cages until they have a home.
SAD SAD SAD!
I think we need to regulate these rescues. Perhaps Yorkie Club is better? I would hope so, I'll check it out now. Thank you for telling us!
A former rescue-supporter no-more!
A

I have no idea who you have dealt with in rescue, other than the one group you are mentioning; but please let us not lump all rescues into one neat little hate package. That is grossly unfair. There are some rescues that I do not care for, nor do I agree with their policies. I have learned to not take it public for one very good reason....I would like to think that although I think some of them are total jerks, they do save yorkies and that is simply all I care about! I try to keep the whole picture in my mind and yes, it is hard sometimes.

If you want to buy from a breeder, that is your choice! Don't say it is the *fault* of rescuers.

There is good and bad in everything....plain and simple.

Also....please keep in mind that all rescues have procedures that they follow. Reputable ones are very, very careful about where they place their pups for good reason. The goal is to prevent the pups from ever being homeless again.

Another thing is that most rescues try to fit the pup to the home and while a person thinks they might be the best home, there might be one that fits better.

Yes, sometimes good homes just might be passed over for some reason. Stuff just happens.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by alsheeta

Thank you for telling us that you are not connected with Carla York. We had a very bad experience with her as well. My family are BIG DONORS in the whole animal rescue and shelters world. However, we were so frustrated trying to adopt, filling out so many applications, never getting a response and even calling to never get call backs. We all agreed that NONE of our 2009 budget is going to any dog shelter and in fact we have discussed going to a yorkie breeder only because its a complete nightmare dealing with the rescues, who, in my recent experience think they are God in deciding who is 'self serving' or who is capable. We live in a 7,000 square foot house with 4 adults (no one younger than 29). We have one person who is home 99% of the time and we have a very loving giving environment where the animals come first. We just lost our yorkie and thought it would be great to open our home to another one so that there is one less dead dog at the city animal shelter.
However, we learned the opposite... they dont care that they are killing 189,000 dogs per year and that these dogs are in cages until they have a home.
SAD SAD SAD!
I think we need to regulate these rescues. Perhaps Yorkie Club is better? I would hope so, I'll check it out now. Thank you for telling us!
A former rescue-supporter no-more!
A

Welcome to YT........I'm not sure why you have such a bad taste for rescues but they do a lot of really wonderful things for dogs. I am not sure what rescue that you have donated to or tried to adopt from since I am not familiar with all of the rescues in your area. I personally have adopted 2 rescues from 2 different organizations and didn't have any problems. There are many people on this site that have adopted as well. Right now there are over 900 yorkies on Petfinder.com all over the country. If you are willing to open your home to a rescue there are other rescues outside of your area that might be more welcoming to you.

[megansmomma]

This thread is from 10/21/2007 and from someone who has not posted in months and has not been on YT since 6/18/2008. The post somehow popped back up 2/28/2008 by someone who posted 4 times. Then it faded away again until 3:30 AM on Christmas Eve by someone who has never posted before and only joined today to argue about rescues.

Totally sounds like a vendetta toward the OP. The entire thing is just not adding up or making sense. Maybe Administration should just close this thread?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

This thread is from 10/21/2007 and from someone who has not posted in months and has not been on YT since 6/18/2008. The post somehow popped back up 2/28/2008 by someone who posted 4 times. Then it faded away again until 3:30 AM on Christmas Eve by someone who has never posted before and only joined today to argue about rescues.

Totally sounds like a vendetta toward the OP. The entire thing is just not adding up or making sense. Maybe Administration should just close this thread?

Oh please..and I fell for the bs. I need to start paying more attention to dates on these things.

[alsheeta]

We went through a night mare after our attempts to find a rescue. Someone find me a rescue in L.A. that will talk to us without referring us to a long application then nothing in return. I am a HUGE animal lover and rescue supporter so please dont ASSUME I am here to just 'argue about rescues'.

Carla York should be put out of the rescue organizations, unless you're standing up for her than i'd like to know whats going on.

I signed up today because I just found your site by searching Carla York (I want to know who she is as she has all our information and will not even give us a reason why we were declined NOR her phone number. She is giving every one a bad taste about rescue organizations, OBVIOUSLY.

Is this forum just so people can post good things or do you want to hear the truth?

This is not to argue, this is that I want to rescue a yorkie but i am being forced to go to breeders as the rescues in LA are funky. can you help me? or do you just want to go on complaining about my complaint?

[alsheeta]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

This thread is from 10/21/2007 and from someone who has not posted in months and has not been on YT since 6/18/2008. The post somehow popped back up 2/28/2008 by someone who posted 4 times. Then it faded away again until 3:30 AM on Christmas Eve by someone who has never posted before and only joined today to argue about rescues.

Totally sounds like a vendetta toward the OP. The entire thing is just not adding up or making sense. Maybe Administration should just close this thread?

are you kidding me? a 'vendetta toward OP' (whatever OP means). Maybe we can drop the paranoia a little bit. I am a real person and NO I am not the one who posted LONG TIME AGO!

Can you read my post without thinking it has a 'vendetta' in it. WOW

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by alsheeta

We went through a night mare after our attempts to find a rescue. Someone find me a rescue in L.A. that will talk to us without referring us to a long application then nothing in return. I am a HUGE animal lover and rescue supporter so please dont ASSUME I am here to just 'argue about rescues'.

Carla York should be put out of the rescue organizations, unless you're standing up for her than i'd like to know whats going on.

I signed up today because I just found your site by searching Carla York (I want to know who she is as she has all our information and will not even give us a reason why we were declined NOR her phone number. She is giving every one a bad taste about rescue organizations, OBVIOUSLY.

Is this forum just so people can post good things or do you want to hear the truth?

This is not to argue, this is that I want to rescue a yorkie but i am being forced to go to breeders as the rescues in LA are funky. can you help me? or do you just want to go on complaining about my complaint?

The only thing obvious is that you are angry because you did not get what you wanted and have an axe to grind with whoever this Carla York is. Whoever she is and whatever she does is not a reflection on all rescues...you say it is obvious? That is laughable..sorry. I dont see how you could come up with that one..that is simply your opinion. There are plenty of people out in the big bad world who rescue and plenty who support rescues. Thankfully, not everyone shares your narrow minded viewpoints about *all* rescue organizations and many yorkies are being saved every day!
I am not supposed to say anything about your viewpoints unless I help you find a yorkie???
As I said...every group has adoption policies. Most of them are very clear about their policies. If you don't like them, then go to whoever you want to get a yorkie! No one in rescue is against breeders unless they are doing something awful to the pups....your going to a breeder is not a threat to anyone!
Case closed!

[alsheeta]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

The only thing obvious is that you are angry because you did not get what you wanted and have an axe to grind with whoever this Carla York is. Whoever she is and whatever she does is not a reflection on all rescues...you say it is obvious? That is laughable..sorry. I dont see how you could come up with that one..that is simply your opinion. There are plenty of people out in the big bad world who rescue and plenty who support rescues. Thankfully, not everyone shares your narrow minded viewpoints about *all* rescue organizations and many yorkies are being saved every day!
I am not supposed to say anything about your viewpoints unless I help you find a yorkie???
As I said...every group has adoption policies. Most of them are very clear about their policies. If you don't like them, then go to whoever you want to get a yorkie! No one in rescue is against breeders unless they are doing something awful to the pups....your going to a breeder is not a threat to anyone!
Case closed!

First of all, you are from Texas, so whatever reason you are posting in the So California Yorkie Talk is up to you. However, YOU seem to be the angry one, not me. You have your mind made up, which is fine. Why not let others that wish to help me IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA that dont have an agenda to 'defend aimlessly', like a few have reached out and are helping me, and just mind your own business.

Case NOW closed with you. Anyone else can help? please message me!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by alsheeta

First of all, you are from Texas, so whatever reason you are posting in the So California Yorkie Talk is up to you. However, YOU seem to be the angry one, not me. You have your mind made up, which is fine. Why not let others that wish to help me IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA that dont have an agenda to 'defend aimlessly', like a few have reached out and are helping me, and just mind your own business.

Case NOW closed with you. Anyone else can help? please message me!

Yorkie Rescues & New Homes Needed (1 Viewing)

That is where you are posting....in a rescue forum!!

[megansmomma]

OMG! This is the craziest thing I have ever read! This chick from LA comes on here, after doing a search on line (I guess) about some person that hasn't posted on here for a few years, blasts all rescues, she gets a response she doesn't like, more craziness and then she is now no longer a member! Crazy, Crazy Crazy!!!!!!

In the real world when you seek information you do not use ATTACK MODE! WOW! Hang around YT, there is so much to learn and with a little effort I cannot imagine that a rescue would not have eventually found a way into her life if she truly was as capable of was stated. Yes, there are rules and certain steps that much be followed but if you do meet these qualifications, a rescue pup is obtainable as all of us know. In rescueland it is not how much money you are capable of tossing around or how large of a home you live in, it is able the long term care of a pup. Very sad.

OP =Original poster and if she didn't know what that meant then obviously not very forum savvy which also explains much of this confusion!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

OMG! This is the craziest thing I have ever read! This chick from LA comes on here, after doing a search on line (I guess) about some person that hasn't posted on here for a few years, blasts all rescues, she gets a response she doesn't like, more craziness and then she is now no longer a member! Crazy, Crazy Crazy!!!!!!

In the real world when you seek information you do not use ATTACK MODE! WOW! Hang around YT, there is so much to learn and with a little effort I cannot imagine that a rescue would not have eventually found a way into her life if she truly was as capable of was stated. Yes, there are rules and certain steps that much be followed but if you do meet these qualifications, a rescue pup is obtainable as all of us know. In rescueland it is not how much money you are capable of tossing around or how large of a home you live in, it is able the long term care of a pup. Very sad.

OP =Original poster and if she didn't know what that meant then obviously not very forum savvy which also explains much of this confusion!

I agree! I saw the dates and posted thinking the op had a new website as they had stated they would have a new one up and running. I knew they have posted very little and probably will not post again. It was a long shot but it was worth a try in my eyes. I know that looking for a rescue that is just right for your home is a long process. I've been looking ever since I joined (7 months ago) and I've been on the "losing" end as beautiful yorkie babies have been adopted to other homes. I will wait patiently as I hope my time comes.
In the meantime, I think I'll check out the off topic games. Let's see what craziness my YT friends are up to!

[debwms59]

This is my frantic email to the Regional director of YTNR after unknowingly adopting a very sick dog from the YTNR:
Hi Ms. York wanted to let you know that I adopted Maxon Saturday Feb 4, 2012 and I really hope it works out BUT at this point I'm not sure. I wanted and thought I was purchasing a dog that was potty trained. Max's description stated he was potted trained. His foster mom said he was potty trained.
In the 5 days that I have had Max, he has pooped in his kennel twice over night. (he was sonly in 5-6 hours and taken out before put to bed). He CONSTANTLY pee's in the house. I was prompted to write this email to you because in a matter of 15mins, he has managed to pee in the house 4 times. Of course each time he does, I scold him and put him out. He come right back in and pees again. 4 TIMES IN 15 MINUTES!!!!!
He pees in the car, he pees everywhere.
I took him in for a check up today and was told he is part chichua 4yrs old, has a intestinal infection, a temperature and possible urinary track infection he also needs extensive dental work. Two teeth need extracting right away. None of this was on his profile because If it was, honestly, I would not have taken him.
I feel as though I could have possibly been deceived. There were major issues not revealed to me and I did not get what I thought I was purchasing.
Now, here's the hard part. I have grown to love him already and it's not his fault that these things were not communicated well.
What do you suggest we do????
Your prompt response is greatly appreciated

Their response to my email wasebbie, I think you should return him to our rescue. Where do you live and I will have someone get him. If I don't have anyone close enough, can you possibly help get him to his new foster home? Please let me know ASAP. Thanks. (fyi; YTNR has no refund policy. I would have

After receievng this email response, I texted Ms. *** again asking her to please give me a call to discuss this matter. She doesn't respond, so I email her AGAIN with the following message

My message to YTNR:As I initially stated, we have fallen in love with Max and would like to keep him if possible. Would the rescue be willing to refund any of the adoption fee to offset some of the medical?

It was after this email message that Ms. Carla York calls me yelling and screaming, accusing me of crating Max, obviously she did understand that part of my email and never bothered to ask for clarification or even ask about Max's health.

I am VERY disappointed that the Regional Dir was so rude and indifferent concerning my dilemma as a new adoptive parent. She showed no empathy or concern for Max's health. She simply stated "send him back". Isn't the goal of the organization to find loving, forever homes for these little guys? If I was to return him to foster care, wouldn't Max still need the same medical attention? Her negative response did not make sense.
She was completely unwilling to work with me on the adoption fees to offset medical expenses. Her only suggestion was to return Max to foster care. She was so aggressive that it was impossible (no matter how hard I tried) to have a reasonable conversation with her. She misread my email, called me accusing me of things she knows nothing about. She stated I said that I crated Max. I have a 4 yr old Bichon and I never crate her, I just recently starting crating her at night , because Max was accustom to sleeping in a crate at night,she and Max go everywhere with me.
Needless to say, I am very disappointed in her lack of customer service.

As I stated to her. I will be keeping Max, I do not feel it is right to give an animal away just because they are sick. I will love him and do all I can to get him well and provide a loving environment. I have been told by other foster moms that this Rep. encourages them to NOT to be forth coming and she recommends that they with hold important decision making information from potential adoptive families. This practice is not right and thus must change
Needless to say I will never adopt again from YTNR again. I advise you NOT to ADOPT FROM THEM EITHER. After spending thousands of dollars, stressful days and sleepless nights I finally learned that Max has EPI. Whish is a pancreas insufficency which my Vet says that YTNR would have had to know that Max was a very sick dog. I plan to share my horrific experience with anyone who will listen and is considering this organization

[DvlshAngel985]

I'm sorry that happened to you. However, I feel I must stick up for the little guy (the dog) that is now in your care. While Max may have been potty trained in his foster home, that doesn't mean he will automatically be in your home. Any transition from home to home can throw a dog off. To automatically expect a dog to be fully trained and never ever have a health problem is an unrealistic expectation. Your email makes it sound as though you are fed up with this dog. If he is not the right fit for you, then yes, send him back.

When I got my pup, he peed everywhere in doors. I was told by his breeder he was potty trained too. Oh well, that was now my responsibiltity to teach him where to potty. Good luck to you.

[lmperez]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I'm sorry that happened to you. However, I feel I must stick up for the little guy (the dog) that is now in your care. While Max may have been potty trained in his foster home, that doesn't mean he will automatically be in your home. Any transition from home to home can throw a dog off. To automatically expect a dog to be fully trained and never ever have a health problem is an unrealistic expectation. Your email makes it sound as though you are fed up with this dog. If he is not the right fit for you, then yes, send him back.

When I got my pup, he peed everywhere in doors. I was told by his breeder he was potty trained too. Oh well, that was now my responsibiltity to teach him where to potty. Good luck to you.

I think she was frustrated but I think Maxs problem was not that he was regressing w potty training but rather that he had a bladder infection. Either way when you rescue a dog you should be able to call the rescue if you have concerns and you deserve respect. I understand that it is difficult for rescues to inform people of everything and problems to crrep up.

By the way I know the OP. And yes they do have a new website please check it out as there is always a need for great foster homes and forever homes. Home - Yorkies and Friends Rescue This is a great little rescue.