Wanted Yorkie in NJ/Not much $ But have a lot of <3

[yorkiegirl83]

Welcome to YT! Good luck on the search for your perfect yorkie.

I urge you to look at the costs however, of vetting, shots, yearly upkeep and emergencies before you decide to add any dog to your family.

They can be quite costly and that also needs to be thought about in addition to the "purchase" price of a yorkie pup

[Shadow]

I felt the same way.... Apparently others somehow know what I meant more than I know myself!

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

You are right. In reality the person who posted the rules (ME!) wasn't doing it to accuse her of begging...I just copied the whole section that explained about average pricing and rescue in addition to making some other helpful suggesting other avenues for finding a dog without breaking the bank. I tried to explained that--more than once--but if people continue to try to make it into something else...not really much I can do. Apparently others somehow know what I meant more than I know myself!

[patty58]

I hope Lillissa comes back but I'll bet she was scared away. Sweetie, if you do come back...welcome and I hope you find a baby that needs a loving home.

[tinav]

i didn't read the whole thread but the fact that she dropped yt for the advise that was given no matter how "direct" only makes me wonder how committed she would have been to a dog of her own.

tina

[barbiesMoMmY]

i must say when i started my search for my first yorkie i was 17 years old... living in my own apartment with my now fiance and had about $200 to my funds... i was looking on the internet, pet stores, filled out numerous applications to rescue (but couldn't because i was only 17) i traveled over 6 hours to look at one for $900, i knew i couldn't afford him but i thought i'd make my boyfriend fall in love and buy it for me. He was the smart one who said if i can't afford to BUY it how can i afford to care for it? but in my eyes i didn't care! male or female, old or young.. i was just head strong on the fact that i was getting a yorkie!! granite most 17 year olds weren't as responsible as i was at the time with a full time job, bills, and a boyfriend who helped A LOT with all of this. anyways (sorry for the novel) i couldn't find a yorkie within price range even with my boyfriend offering to give $400 to my fund! i became OBSESSED with getting a yorkie i even started looking at yorkie mixes... started to read ANYTHING that had to do with yorkies and also ended up taking a lot of knowledge in!! needless to say over time my set aside puppy fund started to accumulate and i also learned a lot about the responsibility of owning a yorkie. two years later i purchased my baby girl for $1,400 from a reputable breeder three hours from my house. Two days later had to at the vet and she's the BEST thing that EVER happened to me. I know it seems like a real drag but i REALLY reccomend waiting until you have the funds to fully support your new baby... and the waiting will assure you that you have the perfect baby and when you finally get him or her it will make it so much sweeter! (sorry this is so long.. but its knowledge i wish someone would have given me!) good luck!

[Anna Banana]

Originally Posted by tinav

i didn't read the whole thread but the fact that she dropped yt for the advise that was given no matter how "direct" only makes me wonder how committed she would have been to a dog of her own.

tina

Interesting point.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by barbiesMoMmY

i must say when i started my search for my first yorkie i was 17 years old... living in my own apartment with my now fiance and had about $200 to my funds... i was looking on the internet, pet stores, filled out numerous applications to rescue (but couldn't because i was only 17) i traveled over 6 hours to look at one for $900, i knew i couldn't afford him but i thought i'd make my boyfriend fall in love and buy it for me. He was the smart one who said if i can't afford to BUY it how can i afford to care for it? but in my eyes i didn't care! male or female, old or young.. i was just head strong on the fact that i was getting a yorkie!! granite most 17 year olds weren't as responsible as i was at the time with a full time job, bills, and a boyfriend who helped A LOT with all of this. anyways (sorry for the novel) i couldn't find a yorkie within price range even with my boyfriend offering to give $400 to my fund! i became OBSESSED with getting a yorkie i even started looking at yorkie mixes... started to read ANYTHING that had to do with yorkies and also ended up taking a lot of knowledge in!! needless to say over time my set aside puppy fund started to accumulate and i also learned a lot about the responsibility of owning a yorkie. two years later i purchased my baby girl for $1,400 from a reputable breeder three hours from my house. Two days later had to at the vet and she's the BEST thing that EVER happened to me. I know it seems like a real drag but i REALLY reccomend waiting until you have the funds to fully support your new baby... and the waiting will assure you that you have the perfect baby and when you finally get him or her it will make it so much sweeter! (sorry this is so long.. but its knowledge i wish someone would have given me!) good luck!

Good post but your comment "Knowledge, I wish someone would have given me" is what was very interesting. When people try to educate all heck breaks out and some people say people are picking on the newbie. I really wish everyone could come together for the good of the dog.

[barbiesMoMmY]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Good post but your comment "Knowledge, I wish someone would have given me" is what was very interesting. When people try to educate all heck breaks out and some people say people are picking on the newbie. I really wish everyone could come together for the good of the dog.

i actually didn't want to sound like i knew more then anyone by ANY means i'm on here for fun AND to learn things but when i ask a question i hope for honest answers. i was simply sharing with her what my experience was with my baby. i'm not sure how that was taken the wrong way? sorry if i offended you.. that wasn't my intentions. i was in a very similar situation and i was sharing my personal insight..

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by barbiesMoMmY

i actually didn't want to sound like i knew more then anyone by ANY means i'm on here for fun AND to learn things but when i ask a question i hope for honest answers. i was simply sharing with her what my experience was with my baby. i'm not sure how that was taken the wrong way? sorry if i offended you.. that wasn't my intentions. i was in a very similar situation and i was sharing my personal insight..

Oh I didn't mean you..I thought your post was excellent..I was just trying to open some dialogue on how do we as a group educate people without offending anyone.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by barbiesMoMmY

i must say when i started my search for my first yorkie i was 17 years old... living in my own apartment with my now fiance and had about $200 to my funds... i was looking on the internet, pet stores, filled out numerous applications to rescue (but couldn't because i was only 17) i traveled over 6 hours to look at one for $900, i knew i couldn't afford him but i thought i'd make my boyfriend fall in love and buy it for me. He was the smart one who said if i can't afford to BUY it how can i afford to care for it? but in my eyes i didn't care! male or female, old or young.. i was just head strong on the fact that i was getting a yorkie!! granite most 17 year olds weren't as responsible as i was at the time with a full time job, bills, and a boyfriend who helped A LOT with all of this. anyways (sorry for the novel) i couldn't find a yorkie within price range even with my boyfriend offering to give $400 to my fund! i became OBSESSED with getting a yorkie i even started looking at yorkie mixes... started to read ANYTHING that had to do with yorkies and also ended up taking a lot of knowledge in!! needless to say over time my set aside puppy fund started to accumulate and i also learned a lot about the responsibility of owning a yorkie. two years later i purchased my baby girl for $1,400 from a reputable breeder three hours from my house. Two days later had to at the vet and she's the BEST thing that EVER happened to me. I know it seems like a real drag but i REALLY reccomend waiting until you have the funds to fully support your new baby... and the waiting will assure you that you have the perfect baby and when you finally get him or her it will make it so much sweeter! (sorry this is so long.. but its knowledge i wish someone would have given me!) good luck!

Great post Thanks for sharing your experience