Niky will turn 2 years old on 11/24/2019. (His name has always been "Nike" - pronounced just like the shoe brand, but we had to temporarilyreplace the 'e' with a 'y' to differentiate him from another Nike previously in our rescue) Niky is flourishing and doing very well these past 6 weeks at home with me & my 15 month old female yorkie, named Little Lulu. While we were initially told that Niky was blind since birth, my regular vet believes that he is only partially blind & believes that he is able to see shapes & shadows - just without much detail. Upon my vets recommendation, Niky is scheduled to see an eye specialist on Monday, 11/11/2019, just to confirm if there are any treatments or medications that could potentially improve his vision. We have also discovered that Niky is mostly deaf, as he does not respond to most day-to-day sounds. However, he will respond to very high pitched sounds from time to time. I found an alternative way of communicating with Niky by placing my lips on his chest when I speak to him, this way he is able to feel the vibrations of my voice and it is surprisingly very soothing to him, as he makes little noises "talking" back to me whenever I do that. All in all, his disabilities impair him very little. For example, he has never once run into anything at all. He gets around absolutely perfect! Niky is pee pad trained, and immediately went to the pe pads to do his business from day 1. About 15% of the time, he will have an accident & miss the pad or go on the bathroom rugs, which he likely believes is a pee pad. Therefore, I have had to use belly bands intermittently and always overnight to avoid any accidents. He has been sleeping in bed with me & Little Lulu, which he prefers. However, he is too small to get down the bedroom steps that Lulu uses to get in and out of my bed, so he has had a few accidents in the middle of the night in bed. This is why I always have him sleep in a belly band now if he is in the bed with us. While Niky & Lulu have done well together, I believe Niky will be best suited for a home where he is the only dog or else with another very small dog his same size who is perhaps elderly and /or extremely calm. I have fallen head over heels in love with Niky and would keep him myself if it were not for how hyper my 15 month old Lulu is. She is just a bit too much for him at times. Niky is extremely CHILL, and just wants to be held and carried around EVERYWHERE. I bring him with me on all errands and he is just as content as can be while being held. He is currently 3.2 pounds, so very easy to tote around in one hand. He refuses to walk on a leash. I have put a harnness & leash on him every single day for the past 6 weeks, and he just will not walk. This is why he will be best suited for a home with a fenced in yard for his safety. He does like to be outdoors & he will walk around to explore as long as he is not on a leash. Perhaps with more time & training, he will eventually learn to walk with the leash & harness, but only time will tell. For now, I carry him during Lulu's leashed walks & he loves the feel the breeze in his face & smell the smells in the air! If you have any questions about Niky, please reach out to me! He will make the best companion for someone out there! he has a lot of love to give!
Niky is staying with Kimberly in Yorktown, VA.
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KEEP THESE FACTS IN MIND: 1. Yorkies do not usually get along well with small children and can be injured by small children, even ones who love them. Be aware of this and keep them apart. 2. Yorkies can be very difficult (nearly impossible) to housebreak. If you are gone for more than 3 hours at a time, the dog will have to have access to wee wee pads, or need someone to stop in to let him out to potty. 3. We almost NEVER get a puppy (less than one year old) in Yorkie Rescue. If only a puppy will do, check the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America website for a recommended breeder - never buy over the Internet, or from a newspaper ad or a petstore. The heartache you save will be immeasureable. 4. There is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie, so don't be misled by such a description. LEARN about the breed BEFORE you decide to adopt. 5. You will need to make arrangements to drive and meet the dog at the foster home which can be in New Jersey, western PA, Maryland, etc. The dog's biography lists where the dog is fostering. We want you to meet the dog with your family and your dog, if you have one. This is a requirement for adoption.
WHAT IS THE ADOPTION FEE? Adoption donations generally vary from dog to dog, it depends on the health, the age and the size of the dog.
Young Yorkies will have a higher adoption donation since they are the most highly sought after and they help to cover the costs of the older dogs who have a harder time finding a loving home. It is sad but true that people overwhelming demand very young dogs when they would be infinitely happier with a mellow adult.
ADOPTION AREA
Save A Yorkie Rescue prefers to adopt only in the PA, NJ, western NY, DE, MD, VA, some CT area's. If you are in the NYC area or near Long Island, there is a Yorkie Rescue closer to you.
Be aware that you will be asked to drive to meet and pick up your dog.
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