If you are thinking about adopting a rescued yorkie then firstly let me congratulate you as it is a wonderful gesture to make and secondly there are several points you should consider before rushing into your local rescue home.
There is no such thing as the perfect rescued dog, do not expect to walk into a rescue center and discover this immaculate, little dog just waiting to be homed. Yes, they might appear to be perfect on the outside but it is what lies beneath the surface that you need to be concerned about.
A high percentage of the dogs that end up in a rescue center have been mistreated. This does not always mean cruelly handled such as beating the dog or locking the dog away from the world. It can also be mistreatment through neglect, forgetting to feed the dog or not adhering to the regular veterinary visits for annual vaccinations.
So you need to be aware that your sweet, little Yorkshire terrier may indeed possess some bad behavioral traits. These can be anything from barking a lot to a distinct fear of a particular thing. My own rescue dog, although not a yorkie but a terrier / collie cross, has a fear of anything new and unusual. She will growl menacingly if she does not recognize an item. Once she would not progress along our normal woodland pathway until I moved a branch that had fallen to the side of the pathway, she knew something was different!
Normally a reputable rescue center will assess all the new dogs that enter their establishment and therefore they will know of any problems that the yorkie may have.
The ages of rescued yorkies can vary considerably, some may even be puppies as sadly many pregnant female dogs are abandoned before they have their litter of pups.
Some will be fairly elderly and wishing for a loving home to see out their twilight years and some will just be adult dogs so you need to confirm in your own mind what age yorkie you would like to home.
Yorkies can be prone to bronchitis and they can also suffer from tooth decay at an early age, another problem with them being such a small breed is that they do not tolerate anesthetic very well.
Due to their tooth decay it is strongly advised that yorkies are fed a dry food diet as this helps to clean their teeth better than a meat based diet.
One of the best ways to find yorkie rescue centers is via the internet or through newspaper adverts. The price of a rescued yorkie is dependable on the individual rescue centers, most request a donation and the total of the recommended amount has increased recently. They have to cover their costs of caring for the dogs and also they hope to deter people that are not genuine by asking for more money.
The approximate total is $150 / $268 this not only purchases your chosen yorkie but goes towards the care of the others in the rescue center.
Numerous dogs that end up in rescue centers come from puppy mills or puppy farms. These produce puppies in huge amounts with no regard for the condition of the dogs or the puppies, they are run out of greed for the money and not out of love for the dogs.
If you home a yorkie that has arrived in a rescue center from a puppy mill be aware that this little dog has possibly never even witnessed the light of day or the kindness of man before. It will be terrified of each and every new situation and will not be house trained.
With patience and love most of these frightened little yorkies can turn around into lovely, happy dogs. This is the biggest benefit of adopting a rescued yorkie, the sheer delight when your new found canine friend trusts you and approaches you for something as pure and simple as a hug.
February 20th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I have a Yorkie that is 10 years old. I saw on Oprah that some yorkies need a good home. We would love to take one or two of them.
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April 25th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
You might enjoy looking at “Yorkies for sale-affordable yorkies,” or “Yorkie Rescue- Free Yorkies.”
May 15th, 2009 at 5:59 am
I really would love to adopt a yorkie teacup just like bella shes beautiful
May 26th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
i would like very much to adeopt a yorkie mine just passed away at the age of 11 and i really miss him
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:04 am
I would love to adopt a teacup yorkie it will be for my daughter and I just contact me when you get a chance thank you . XXXXX@aol.com
July 12th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I would love a yORKIE. iAM IN THE MLITARY AND MY FAMILY AND i MOVE ALOT. mY KIDS WOULD LOVE A PUPPY THEY CAN TAKE WHERE EVR WE GO.
July 13th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I would love to adopt a yorkie! Please advise any available in the south florida area.
Thank You
July 21st, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I would love to adopt one of your female teacup yorkies. If you could please contact me I would really love the chance to love a puppy that deserves the care.
thank you! alana
July 28th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I would love to adopt one of your female teacup Yokie , I’ll do whatever it takes to to make it happy . If you’re looking for someone to adore and love a puppy until the day he/she dies , I’m the perfect person . If you have the chance to contact me back , that would be GREAT ! Thank you Megan ! XXXXXX@hotmail.com
July 29th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I AM INTERRESTED IN ADOPTING A TEACUP YORKIE PLEASE.. I BEEN LOOKING LIKE CRAZY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME
August 16th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I live in Vermont and would love to adopt a teacup yorkie
August 18th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Leslie there should be a Yorkie adoption or breeder near you. Your almost in the hot bed of Yorkie Interest. New York loves the breed.
I don’t know of any yorkie breeders in Vermont or I would have posted one here. We are thinking of adding a classified section to the website. To help people find a Yorkie.
August 19th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
hi my name is terri and i would love to adopted a male teacup yorkie i live alone and i would make a good home for him i love dogs if there is any in corpus christi texas please think of me thank you
August 20th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Terri,
Its very hard to find a free yorkie. A discounted Yorkie is easier to find. Texas is one of the states with a larger interest in the breed.
You might try and find a rescue center and have them watch out for a toy breed dog for you. Sometimes, when a puppy mill is shut down they’ll have a few yorkies. Due to the high price and demand, puppy mills always have a yorkie.
Usually though these pups come with about the same price tag as they need so much medical attention. I have seen one pup that had been rescued, but her eyeball was hanging from her face. Thankfully the rescuers had the resources to get her medical attention.
That is an extreme example. Mostly, the yorkshire terrier will have grown so much hair that it can’t move its legs due to the matting and entanglement. it will be dehydrated, malnourished, and completely in need of attention. I tip my hat to dog rescuers around the world.
So thats a bit of what you;ll be getting your self into. The center will have fixed most of those issues before you can take the dog home. They will need a lot of affection. Yorkies are big on that.
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Um i want a teacup Yorkie my dad has one i need one badly and i so seen those Teacup Yorkie that need a good home with loving people to take care of it i will be willing to take one it doesn’t matter if it a female or a male teacup Yorkie i will be flatter to get one contact me @ {email & phone removed to protect user from con artists} you i live Wyoming Michigan we can work something out ill be for the shipping over here to Michigan i will take good care of the Teacup Yorkie i promise i will give it food love and care i make sure it is healthy take on walks i will be taken care well thankyou
September 20th, 2009 at 4:51 am
i am really wanting to adopt a female yorkie! Im looking for a young puppy!!
If you have any for adoption you can email me at {email removed to protect user from con artists}
Thankz
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I am REALLY wanting to adopt a female yorkie! please if you know of anything in Alabama let me know!
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Btw..email me at {email removed to protect user from con artists} please.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:36 am
i really would like to adopt a beautifull teacup yorkie,i love this dogs!!!!
October 14th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I would love to adopt one of these beautiful teacup yorkies they are my favorit breed of dog, but I can never find one that i can aford wich i really dont like.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I am very interested in adopting a female teacup yorkie. I have been looking around to find one and thought this would be a good place to go. I would love to help give it a good and loving home as it deserves. If there are any available please email me at {email removed to protect user from con artists}
November 20th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
I want to adopt a teacup yorkie
i live in Atlanta, Georgia
November 22nd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
my family of four and I would love to adopt a yorkie puppy. Or even a little older one we wont be picky were anxiously awaiting our newest edition.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
hi i’m wold like a teacup yorkie but i have a black lab and i dont know how he be towards it. also is there somewhere to get a puppie for free. please fell free to e mail me .
December 12th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
my email is {email removed to protect user from con artists} thank you
January 2nd, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I will adopt asap! Please respond!
January 5th, 2010 at 12:01 am
We do not currently have any dogs for adoption.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:14 pm
i would love to adopt a teacup yorkie!! but where in connecticut?
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
i love animals i just took in a dog that was lost and i took her in and put up flyers to find her owner…..and it worked and i returned her and now i want another dog to replace her cause i get attached and love my animals…..and i was hoping to get a teacup yorkie teacups…..
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I would love to adopt a teacup yorkie…PLease let me know of info on how i can adopt ..
March 29th, 2010 at 3:59 am
I am a animal lover. I have had several dogs in my life. Two of them I had to give to either neighbors or animal shelter. When I had to move I gave my dog, Fluffy to a shelter in two days someone adopted him. I found fluffy wandering the streets. It was like I had had him forever. I now reside in Kissimmee, Florida. My husband works nights and during the day he works side jobs. I am disabled, so I could only have a little puppy. I suffer from severe anxiety and depression. I know if I had a puppy it will make me feel alot better. Plus, I would give that puppy all of my love. I would really like a male yorkie for they are easier to take care of. I really only have had male dogs in my life. Just the yesterday a neighbor was selling a yorkie for $250. I really cant afford it. I live on a fixed income. Awaiting response. God Bless. Thank you.
March 30th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
i love yorkies and its been hard to find a perfect dog but i think a yorkie is the perfect one for me soo if you can email me back about the yorkies.
April 2nd, 2010 at 2:12 pm
I am Interested in adoptin a Yorkie. I would very much appreciate it if you can please respond with information. Thank you.
May 11th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I have been searching…to find…a Yorkie that needs a good home..I want to adopt …There seems to be quite a few rescue organizations…but I just keep chasing my tail..in my search…
Thank You…for Your help…Help me …adopt a new baby…
May 19th, 2010 at 10:31 am
omg i would love a tea cup yorkie
May 28th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
id love to adopt a teacup yorkie if possible please. i know it wont replace my old yorkie, but atleast i can give a new home to a yorkie in need .
June 1st, 2010 at 2:46 pm
i am looking to adoopt a tea cup yorki, i will be able to bring it to work bc i have my own business & my daughters are both living in ny
June 10th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Hello i would love to adopt a baby boy yorkie. My daughter’s brithday is coming up and I been trying to get a yorkie. My daugher loves animals and she really wants a yorkie she takes really good care of her animals. Email me back as soon as possable.
Thank you
June 10th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Hello i would love to adopt a baby boy yorkie. My daughter’s brithday is coming up and I been trying to get a yorkie. My daugher loves animals and she really wants a yorkie she takes really good care of her animals. Email me back as soon as possable. I live in NY.
Thank you