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Adopting A Rescued Yorkie

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Mylene - Dog Enthusiast

If you are thinking about adopting a rescued yorkie then first let me congratulate you on your decision. Those who adopt rescued yorkies are the best of the best, in that they wish to save a dog already on this earth who needs care and love.

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. Sadly, a high percentage of the dogs that end up in a rescue center have been mistreated.

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.

71 Comments For This Post

  1. Danny Bledsoe Says:

    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.
    We live in ******, MS
    Danny & Glenda *******
    *** ***** Hills Rd
    Byhalia, Ms 38611

    {contact info removed to protect user from con artists}

  2. Bart - Lover of all Things Yorkie Says:

    You might enjoy looking at “Yorkies for sale-affordable yorkies,” or “Yorkie Rescue- Free Yorkies.”

  3. Samantha Says:

    I really would love to adopt a yorkie teacup just like bella shes beautiful

  4. cynthia strickland Says:

    i would like very much to adeopt a yorkie mine just passed away at the age of 11 and i really miss him

  5. Kiara Masline Says:

    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

  6. Lavon Lowe Says:

    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.

  7. Angad Says:

    I would love to adopt a yorkie! Please advise any available in the south florida area.
    Thank You

  8. alana Says:

    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

  9. Megan Says:

    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

  10. Janice Says:

    I AM INTERRESTED IN ADOPTING A TEACUP YORKIE PLEASE.. I BEEN LOOKING LIKE CRAZY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME

  11. Leslie Says:

    I live in Vermont and would love to adopt a teacup yorkie

  12. Bart - Lover of all Things Yorkie Says:

    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.

  13. terri Says:

    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

  14. Bart - Lover of all Things Yorkie Says:

    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.

  15. Leslyann Hernandez Says:

    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

  16. casey Says:

    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

  17. Amanda Says:

    I am REALLY wanting to adopt a female yorkie! please if you know of anything in Alabama let me know! :)

  18. Amanda Says:

    Btw..email me at {email removed to protect user from con artists} please.

  19. paulina Says:

    i really would like to adopt a beautifull teacup yorkie,i love this dogs!!!!

  20. Cruz Says:

    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.

  21. Ashley Says:

    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}

  22. Estela Says:

    I want to adopt a teacup yorkie
    i live in Atlanta, Georgia

  23. Carlissa Says:

    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.

  24. Kristine Says:

    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 .

  25. Kristine Says:

    my email is {email removed to protect user from con artists} thank you

  26. Kenna Says:

    I will adopt asap! Please respond!

  27. Amanda - Teacup Yorkie Dog Lover Says:

    We do not currently have any dogs for adoption.

  28. kim Says:

    i would love to adopt a teacup yorkie!! but where in connecticut?

  29. Danielle Says:

    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…..

  30. April Says:

    I would love to adopt a teacup yorkie…PLease let me know of info on how i can adopt ..

  31. Carmen Rivera Says:

    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.

  32. valerie Says:

    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.

  33. Melinda Says:

    I am Interested in adoptin a Yorkie. I would very much appreciate it if you can please respond with information. Thank you.

  34. Louise Says:

    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…

  35. jada Says:

    omg i would love a tea cup yorkie

  36. Mindy Says:

    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 .

  37. maria Says:

    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

  38. Catherine Says:

    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

  39. Catherine Says:

    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

  40. Danielle Says:

    Hello i live in NY, and i was wondering if i could adopt a female teacup yorkie puppy? please get back to me as soon as you can, thank you so much.

  41. Amanda - Teacup Yorkie Dog Lover Says:

    Please search for classifieds in your area. We do not have yorkies for sale on this website.

  42. Johanna Says:

    I am interested in adopting a Yorkie. What do I have to do in order to get one. Can you give me more information?

  43. laadrianadoss Says:

    hey i want to adopt a yorrkie n i no which ne i want email me back please

  44. marissa Says:

    hello… i have been looking for a tiny yorkie forever…. a i would love to be able to hear back from you soon… the reason i would want you to pick me to contact is i think of a dog like a kid ” family” !!! and i dont wanna breed it i jist want to give it a loving home … so please email me back…. Thanks :)

  45. brekayla Says:

    i love yorkies so much where to get themi want a yorkie

  46. Mary Says:

    My 10 year old daughter is a foster parent to our neighbor’s dog across the street for the past 3 years and walks and feeds her 3 x a week. It is now time for my daughter to have her own. She is very good with animals and so is my older daughter and of course myself. We are looking for a small yorkie (tea cup size preferably) so that it goes everywhere we go.

    If adopting is the first stage process then we are willing to do this but the plan is to keep the yorkie forever. Please contact me on what I need to do and what fees. We will actually come to any city or state to pickup the Yorkie since I work for an airline.

    Thanks,

    Mary!

  47. Bobbie Says:

    Hi, I would LOVE to adopt a yorkie… I’ve emailed some people about it but they are not serious people. I’m completely serious about it :)

  48. sharon Says:

    WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SMALL (UNDER 6LBS) TEDDY BEAR YORKIE DO YOU KNOW OF ANY LOOKING FOR A HOME?

  49. dairon Says:

    we would like to adopt a yorkie is me and my girlfriend and we love to have a yorkie

  50. Cheryl Says:

    I would love to adopt a teacup yorkie.I had a small yorkie but we lost him and miss him.We would love the chance to raise another little one.Hope to hear from you soon.We are very excited about the possibility.They are so sweet and cuddlely.

  51. Ana Says:

    hi would love love love to adopt a teacup yorkie!!
    ive been looking everywhere!
    and im so excited!
    i really hope to hear from you :)
    thank you so much!

  52. kathy Says:

    i would love to adopt a teacup yorky. ours had a heart attack acording to the vet and passed away. i am looking for another one to fill the void. please reply. thankyou

  53. kathy Says:

    i would love to adopt a teacup yorkie mine passed away last year and i feel ready to finally get a new yorkie. thankyou.

  54. Patricia Says:

    I had a stroke I am not working any more I like to adopt tea yorkie.

  55. Hanh Delsoin Says:

    Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was once a amusement account it. Look complicated to more brought agreeable from you! By the way, how can we keep in touch?

  56. Trish Harbaugh Says:

    Hi, I am 60 years old, but I am disabled, my wish is to have a yorkie that is maybe 4/5 years old, it will be very loved & spoiled, never alone and never ever mistreated, just as older dogs are sometimes pushed aside some older disabled people aren’t considered good dog parents, not true at all, please someone give me & a needy yorkie a chance, the smaller the yorkie is the better.

  57. Ashley Dickie Says:

    Hi my mom just lost her dog to cancer and her birthday is in june so i am looking for a younge yorkie female for her and a younge male for me thanks

  58. Ashley Dickie Says:

    I am located in Port Elgin Ontario

  59. Christopher Says:

    I would love to adopt a Yorkie, I have a male that is 5 years old, and would love to mate them. I’m such a big fan of Yorkie’s, they are the best dog or should I say child I have ever had. They are very smart, and learn fast. If there would be any way of letting me know how to go about this, I would have full interest in adopting such a wonderful breed. You may contact me at my emaily, and thank’s in advance..
    Thanks :Christopher

  60. Laura Says:

    Male and female teacup Yorkie puppies for free adoption.
    Contact:abagjima@gmail.com if you are interested.

  61. yenlys Says:

    hi i will love to adopt a teacup or yorkie please let me know i been dying to adopt a small lovable puppy like a yorkie.

  62. Marie Says:

    Would you please tell the above people that per-say there is no such dog that is a “tea cup” Yorkie. The AKC does not recognize it. There are Yorkies that are smaller but only due to the fact their parents were small. Just don’t want anyone to get their hopes up for nothing.

    Thanks

  63. Mckayla Robinson Says:

    I want to rescue a teacup yorkie so bad!! any suggestions!?

  64. Mckayla Robinson Says:

    I know there’s no such thing but it’s the name the tiny baby is known best for

  65. Amanda - Teacup Yorkie Dog Lover Says:

    Check the local rescue shelters near where you live. Good luck! :)

  66. Julia Says:

    Hi I’ve been emailing people about yorkies and they don’t seem as serious as Iam I’m really looking for a cute lovable dog for my home I’d be great with them & a really great owner.. I’m actually wanting a male & female please get back with me I’m very interested

  67. Malanie Says:

    Free Tiny Teacup Yorkie puppies for free adoption.

    They are both 10 and 12 weeks old,potty trained and up to date with shots and vaccines.They will come with all papers and very friendly with kids and other pets.
    Contact:billkly@gmail.com if you are interested.

  68. Ty Miller Says:

    I’ve Been Home From The Hospital Going On Two Years Now! I’m Always Home Alone, So I Would Love To Adopted A TeaCup Yorkie! SomeOne That I Can Love As Well As Love Me! If You Can Give Me More Info On How I Can Adopt Please Contacted Me http://www.tysisty27@yahoo.com I’m In The Los Angeles, CA Area Thank You :)

  69. Vicki Walters Says:

    We have been into rescue before and are very interested in helping the teacup yorkies that are in puppy mills. We have work closely with our vet and have raised little one’s on a bottle.We now have three yorkies.I just want you to know that we are not doing this just to own a yorkie,we are signing up because we truly love the breed and while we know they like all dogs can have bad habits with love and training they can be wonderful pets.
    I know that you have many letters to read, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a call and let us know what our chances are of helping , we don’t make it a habit of putting our phone number on the net but we feel this cause is worth it #478-757-4914 please
    call collect. Thank you very much Ron and Vicki Walters

  70. Nomin Says:

    Hello everyone. I have a really cute yorkie pup. Free for adoption. All you have to do is pay for shipping. It will be over 200 USD. if you interested and need additional information please contact me morenavandervoort@yahoo.com i will send you photos. You re gonna love him. Thank you Nomin

  71. Paris Jones Says:

    Hey im a collage student and im looking for a small buddy Iwould love to adopt a teacup yorkie but I cant find any were I am could I have a little help….

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