Please meet Sassafras or as I call her, Sassy. Sassy is 6 years old and weighs 9.2 lb. I have only had her for 24 hours but she is a little love bug. Sassy walks well on a leash, is very friendly with humans and dogs alike and has yet to bark. She was also a perfect little traveler in the car. She would lay quietly on the back seat but ultimately she wanted to be on someone’s lap. I don’t think she had ever been on her own in a fenced in yard before but after walking her to the grass 1 time she knew what to do. Now when I let me dogs out in the morning she trots right behind them to take care of business. Sassy has very good manners and doesn’t bother anyone while they are eating. She appears to know the stay command and I think sit as well. When I first arrived home with Sassy she was quietly curious about my dogs. She did the sniff test but didn’t lunge for them, was willing to let them sniff her and was ok when they didn’t want to play. Ultimately I think Sassy just loves her person. Sassy always wants to be on the seat next to me, or really anyone else who comes to the home. She will let you know she is there but if not invited on the seat she will lay down on the floor next to your feet. Sassy will cry when left alone so I think she came from a home that had someone there most of the time. So if you are retired or work from home, if you are looking for a little love bug who loves to give kisses, will be happy sitting next to you or on your lap, and travels great in a car then Sassy is the girl for you!!
Sassafras is staying with Sandy in Richmond, VA.
Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) qualified non-profit organization operating on donations from Yorkie lovers who care. Please help by donating your tax deductible donations.
OR
mail your check or money order to Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc., 526 N. St. Cloud St., #602, Allentown, PA 18104
YOUR generosity is appreciated!
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.
Other Pictures of Sassafras (click to see larger version):
