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I want to ADOPT a Yorkie from SAY Rescue, what are the steps? |
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Step 1: Complete our adoption application |
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Do it NOW!! If you wait to start the process until you see a dog who steals your heart,
it is likely that the Yorkie will be adopted to another home by the time you complete your
approvals. It is recommended to start the process immediately, before you see the
dog of your dreams.
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| Step 2: Review of your application by SAY Rescue volunteers |
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To ensure that our dogs are adopted to excellent forever homes, we are very thorough
to review each and every application. Please complete all information that is requested on the application.
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| Step 3: Phone Interview by a SAYRescue volunteer. |
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If it is determined that you would be a great home, you will be contacted by a
Save A Yorkie Rescue volunteer who will conduct a phone interview with you.
The interview consists of questions about you, your family and how you would behave
in certain scenarios with a dog. This typically occurs within two weeks of receipt of the
completed adoption application. If it is determined that you would not be a good match
for one of our dogs, you will be contacted to inform you of that decision. |
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| Step 4: Vet Reference Check |
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If it is determined that you are a very good candidate, we will call your vet to request his or her
opinion of your past vet care for all of your pets. The cornerstone of good pet care is having all
of your pets spayed or neutered as soon as possible and all vaccinations should be up to date. Not only up to date, but the pets should be seen at the very least, once a year by their vet for a health check up. This is what we are looking for in a new owner of one of our Yorkies. |
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Step 5: Home Visit - We will help you to find a rescue person in your area to visit your home. |
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If your phone interview is approved, your vet check comes back with a good report, the next step of the process is to set up a home visit.
A home visit is when a volunteer comes to your home to determine it is safe for a small dog.
Home visits can be set up by Save A Yorkie Rescue or by you, the applicant. If you would like for Save A Yorkie Rescue to set up the home visit, it could take weeks or months to complete.
If you would like to speed up the process and set up the home visit yourself,
you can contact your local shelter or any local rescue to see if there is someone
in your area available to do the visit. The person conducting the home visit
must fill out our Home Evaluation Form, certify that the information on it is true and be available
to discuss the visit and your home with one of our volunteers. To find a shelter
or rescue in your area, visit www.petfinder.com and click on the 'Shelter and
Rescue Groups' link at the top of the page then use the drop down menu to
select your state. |
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Step 5: Adopt! |
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Once you have completed and passed the home visit, you are ready to adopt one of our dogs.
It will be your responsibility to check www.SaveAYorkieRescue.org on a regular basis to see what dogs we have and inquire about them when interested.
When you see a dog that you think is a match, you can contact the foster mother listed on the Yorkie's webpage to get more information and set up a meeting time/place. Our adoption donations are listed on the Yorkie's webpage and differ for every dog. |
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What is the cost to adopt from SAYRescue? |
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Each dog is priced differently. The amount we ask for each dog is a donation to our organization.
In almost every case, the vet bills incurred while the dog is in our care far exceeds the actual fee paid.
Each dog costs us on the average of $700.00 or more. This is why we ask for donations and do fundraisers. Just imagine how many candy bars it takes to raise the money for a $500.00 vet bill! The donation requested for our dogs is not negotiable, so please be kind and do not ask. |
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Puppies and SAYRescue |
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Save A Yorkie Rescue does not normally get puppies into the rescue. If we do get in a younger dog, it usually is a larger Yorkie (15-20lbs) or has special needs. Many times, the dogs we get are adults or seniors. They are not always housebroken and may nip in fear until they feel safe. If you have the patience, love and time to share and live in PA, NY, NJ, CT, DE, MD, DC, WV and VA areas only, we invite and encourage you to fill out an application. |
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Where can I go to see the dogs you have up for adoption? |
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All of our dogs are in volunteer foster homes all over the northeastern part of the country. After you put in your application, you may call the foster mom to ask questions about the dogs on the website.
If you would like to find out more about a certain dog we have up for adoption, please email or call the foster parent listed with that dog.
NOW - for the most asked question: How do I get my dog if it is in another state? The answer is: You drive to get the dog. If it is further than you would like to drive round trip in one day, consider it a mini vacation, and stay the night. Then the next day you can meet the dog, have your dog meet the new Yorkie, and, if all goes well, take the new dog home with you.
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| Is it possible to sponsor a dog until one comes up for adoption that fits with my family? |
| Yes!! Of course you can and remember, Save A Yorkie Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity and all donations are tax deductible. |
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Please click the Yorkie above to fill out an application |
