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Yorkshire Terrier Needs Home

SaraLouiseBride08SaraLouiseBride08
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First of all, I know all about keeping animals for life, etc, etc. Please spare me the flames. My family has tried everything, and I'm aware this isn't the ideal situation for the dog.

My grandmother has an 18 month old Yorkshire Terrier that needs a new home very badly. My grandmother has had dogs her whole life, and when her last dog died, she adopted a puppy Tongue Tied At the time, that was wonderful for her, but she has since fallen and broken her hip, and obviously can't take care of a dog anymore.

This poor dog has been bounced around. I can't take her because my dogs literally want to eat her, my aunt's dog did pretty much the same thing. So right now, my Dad is living in Kerrville taking care of my grandmother, and my mother is living in Austin during the week taking care of my daughter and the dog, and driving back and forth to Kerrville on the weekends. The dog just can't handle all this, nor does my mother want/have time for another dog.

I'll be honest up front: She's not house broken. She needs some training in that area. I think it may be from lack of a routine (or permanent home) that's made her revert back to poddying in the house and chewing things up. She has no discipline in her life right now, and for a breed that's hard to house train, she needs that.

Other than the peeing and chewing, she's a great dog (LOL). She is super sweet and cuddly, but also just 18 months old and still very playful. She has the cutest little run!

I don't want to "advertise" her on Craigslist or anything like that and have her just end up anywhere. If you or someone you know may be interested, I thought it couldn't hurt to try here!

 Lily:

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Re: Yorkshire Terrier Needs Home

  • FireChiefsBrideFireChiefsBride member
    Ohh, such a sweet puppy!  Good luck finding her a home. Smile
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  • Jess.OJess.O
    She's so cute!  I think it's great that you're honest about her not being house trained.  We can't take her but I hope you find her a great home.  
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  • mlf625mlf625
    Have you tried a Yorkie rescue?  That would probably be best.  It may take some time before they have room for her, but it seems like the best way to find her the very best home.
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  • SaraLouiseBride08SaraLouiseBride08

    Thanks, y'all. She is a cutie. The saddest part is that her and Liv are BFF's, and I know Liv is going to miss her Sad

    My Aunt it talking to rescue places, but I thought it couldn't hurt to try to spread the word here!

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  • NoeliaVNoeliaV member
    Aww, she's a pretty pup. And good for you for not putting her up on CL. That place is a hot mess for rehoming, imo.

    Honestly? I think with a pup whose 18 months and not housebroken, a breed-specific rescue would be the best option. Unless your aunt is willing to take the pup back if/when the new owners find it to be too much of a challenge, the rescue will provide the most stability for her.
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  • YellowUmbrellaYellowUmbrella

    I think your best chances for finding a good home would be to contact a rescue (maybe breed specific for Yorkie's) and volunteer to foster the dog until a home is found.

    Also, the more work that someone in your family can do now to correct the housebreaking issue, the sooner that they will be able to find a home.

    She's adorable - I bet that with the right help you'll be able to find a home for her quickly! The pure-breed small dogs always seem to go really fast.

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