Yorkie Rescue Info

What The Heck Is A Yorkie Rescue?

So often we see news reports of a "puppy mill" and Yorkshire Terriers as well as other small dogs are involved.

The pictures tug at the heartstrings and the emotion wells up,you want to help that dog and give her a home.

Several thousand other animal lovers are thinking the same thing and there's nearly a frenzy for a dog that, according to many groups, has been anti-social, with health issues and a host of problems.

Should you take on a rescue? Should Yorkshire Terrier breeders be ignored because of the actions of others? Change the picture in your mind,that is only one facet of rescue dogs.

There are dogs in rescue for many reasons! Yorkshire Terriers, because they're one of the leading popular breeds, are often in rescue but yet often difficult to get in rescue.

It's a difficult situation trying to not only find the right dog but bring him to your home.

How much do you want to put into finding one? This decision can make sense for many reasons.

An older, calmer Yorkshire Terrier is through the puppy stage.

They're often already housebroken, and sometimes it's just Yorkie dogs who needs a second chance.

Perhaps his owner passed away, or the family lost their home and can't find a rental that will take pets, or perhaps it's Yorkshire Terrier breeders who have a lovely dog that just isn't going to add to their breeding program the way they need so she needs a home.

There are many reasons a dog can need a home besides simply being in a shelter or at a rescue.

Each rescue and shelter has their own rules and requirements, with many being quite restrictive and eliminates many people who would provide a wonderful home for Yorkie dogs.

Keep looking - don't let the frustration in dealing with people and rules mean you give up on finding your ideal Yorkshire Terrier pet! Some websites such as petfinder.

com have dozens of dogs, both purebred Yorkshire Terriers and crossbred that are in need of homes for a host of reasons.

Providing a home for one of these dogs means the rescue has room to go help one more dog that needs a home,and you get a wonderful Yorkshire Terrier who would otherwise not have a home where they are happy and healthy.

Make a mental decision as well as an emotional one.

At any given time there are hundreds of Yorkie dogs available both privately and through non-profit rescues and shelters.

Many have strict requirements that keep most people from getting a dog, such as a non-negotiable fenced yard.

For the apartment dweller or the person in the country looking for a house dog that means not getting a pet, even if on leash all the time when outside.

Still others want information that seems more like a job application - social security number, work address and stipulations if anything changes they can take the dog back.

There are many not comfortable with giving that much information to a private person or non-profit, and with identity theft a growing problem there's little reason to.

There are many dogs that need homes, and if you continue searching you will find one that fits your life and your home.

That is your ideal Yorkshire Terrier, no matter what he looks like.

The southern part of the US especially has many Yorkie Dogs looking for permanent homes that are often overlooked.

There are many Yorkie dogs of all ages that need homes, often through no fault of their own.

Most established rescues will have a fee that insures they can help another Yorkshire Terrier - your dog will already be spayed or neutered and have all needed vaccinations, be heartworm tested and, with a good 'foster' a pretty good insight into the temperament and habits of the dog.

This is important as it might be the picture you have in mind is of a Yorkie that barks excessively but your ideal Yorkshire Terrier pet has a less flattering picture because of being uncomfortable with the camera, something that fades when you pick him up! Good Yorkshire Terriers are out there needing homes, and unless you are interested in truly bettering the breed, and spending a considerable sum on quality animals, testing and such to do it, a dog in need of a home can be the perfect pet.

Don't totally overlook Yorkie Breeders as a source of a pet.