Prissie is part of a bonded pair and will have to be adopted with her mate Brutus.
She is 7 years old and weighs 11 lbs.
The adoption fee for both dogs is $600.00.
This sweet bonded pair -- with whom we too bonded from day one -- does best when someone is at home most of the time. They love getting their walks, although short-legged 10-year old, 10-lb Brutus has his work cut out keeping up with long-legged and sleek 7-year old, 11-lb Prissie. Little rolly-poly Brutus likes any and all food, so we are working to ensure he keeps off all the weight he lost while with his previous owner, given how seriously overweight he had been at one time. In contrast, Prissie lives up to her name, and is more finicky about what she eats, often pausing or breaking her meal up into separate "rounds." Meanwhile, someone needs to mind Brutus and make sure he is distracted, lest he scarf up the lion's share of her meal. Both have good potty manners, assuming someone is home to take them outside -- another reason someone should be home to mind them. What Brutus makes easy with his reliable appetite, he makes up for by requiring eye-drops four times a day, and having poor night vision. Both like getting their four to five substantial walks a day,.often somewhat separately as Brutus cannot always keep up with gazelle-like Prissie. They definitely require leash and fenced-in yard, as Prissie is quite the natural-born huntress, and would gladly go at lightning speed after anything between the size of a toad and that of a deer. They do best in a single-level home, as Brutus's short legs find stairs quite the challenge. The pair have their vet appointment soon, after which they will be adoption ready.
Prissie and Brutus are staying with Gigi in Ellicott City, Md.
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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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