Joe is available for adoption.

He is 8 years old and weighs 8 lbs.

His adoption fee is $450.00.

Joe has had a relatively uneventful week. He continues to be a sweet little guy who is quietly in the background until he sees a bird or a squirrel then he turns into a madman!! He lunges and barks practically pulling your arm out of socket. You would never know he had a torn cranial cruciate ligament when he is trying to hunt down anything that moves along the ground including cats and bunnies. He even tries to chase birds foraging for worms. Joe has an extremely high prey drive and for this reason must go to a home without any pets such as cats, bunnies, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds etc. 

Joe did see the surgeon this week. She has opted to do a TPLO or tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy. Due to his energy level and age she felt this was the best option. It will require 8 weeks of strict rest. He will receive antibiotics and pain medication after the surgery. The first two weeks will require strict crate rest with the exception of short leash walks in the yard to toilet him. After the first two weeks he can have a little more room to stretch out in an exercise pen. 

Joe is a very sweet little fellow. He is a ‘Velcro dog’ and enjoys being with people. He especially loves sitting outside on the back porch (on a 20 ft. lead) with the other pups taking in the sun and sounds of outside. One thing we did learn about him this week is he is extremely afraid of big dogs. On the way home from his orthopedic consult foster mom has to stop at the cycling shop to pick up foster dads bike from the repair shop. The bike shop is dog friendly (it’s owners also work in rescue for lethal white Australian Sheppherd’s). The shop has two larger dogs; an older lab and a blind (lethal white) Aussie named Molly (the shops namesake). Both dogs came over politely but Mr. Joe Jingles was not happy. I scooped him up so he would not react. He continued to growl and shake. We have not had an opportunity to see this side of him as we cannot walk in the neighborhood due to his injury. I’m not sure he was ever introduced to big dogs in the past. He has been a true gentleman with my pack taking cues and correction from the leader. He knows his place and no issues have arisen. 

We celebrated Father’s Day on Saturday evening. Joe’s was around all my grown children and their spouses as well as my grand-dog, Mia. Mia is a 20 pound Mini- Australian Shepherd. She and Joe got along just fine. Joe also spent time with my one year old grandson (supervised,of course!) and was completely at ease.

All in all Joe us a ‘go with the flow’ kind of guy. He continues to be a bit nervous but the random shaking episodes I have seen since arrival has lessened. The two weeks he spent in the shelter prior to arriving in our home were probably confusing and scary. The good news: he does not seem to have any separation anxiety. I do not hear any barking or scratching at the door when I put the pack in the kitchen when I leave to run errands. I believe he understands he is safe now. 

Joe will do best in a home where he gets the walks I know he misses. He would enjoy another dog but I don’t think it’s vital. He just wants a lap in the even and someone to give him attention during the day. He also loves a good snuggle in bed at night. He sleeps all night. He has only had one accident in the house and that was the second day he arrived which was completely understandable. He does not mark in the house. He is a gem. Everyone who meets Joe loves him!  

Joe is staying with Sharon and her pack in Hopewell, 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. 

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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.