Introducing your new best friend, Nellie! Despite what this girl has been through, she is happy-go-lucky and just wants a family to call her own. From the first day she arrived at our home, she instantly clung to us. Nellie is estimated to be 4.5 years old and was found as a stray. She has been spayed and is now up to date on all vaccinations. She got a clean bill of health at the vet and is now focusing on finding her forever home! Nellie is working very hard on learning the ins-and-outs of living in our household. So far, we've been getting her used to grooming processes such as bathing, blow drying and brushing, crate training, potty training and basic command training. In the few short weeks that we've had her, she's already gotten over her nervousness of the grooming blow dryer, sleeps all through the night in her crate, has no potty accidents in the house, and knows commands such as focus, sit, lay down and some leash walking skills. She is really proving to be a quick and motivated learner! We have also brought her to a couple socialization groups at a local training facility to expand her familiarity with strangers. She's been very good with this! She gets along wonderfully with the four dogs and one cat we have in the household as well.
Overall, Nellie has such a sweet and loving personality. Her favorite activities include snuggling on the couch, playing with toys, and wrestling with both the humans and other pups. Nellie is a naturally bigger Yorkie, weighing 16.5 pounds. She is not overweight by any means - just on the taller side! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding Nellie! She is currently being fostered by Olivia in Elkton, MD.
Nellie is staying with Olivia in Elkton, MD.
More about A Nellie
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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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