Color: Mostly white with patches of blond / Patches
Current Size: 9 Pounds
Current Age: 4 Years 2 Months (best estimate)
Location: Charlottesville VA 22902 (434) 825-5134
Microchipped: Yes
Fence Required: Yes (3 foot)
Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
Exercise Needs: High
Reaction to New People: Cautious
Vella is available for Adoption.
She is 1 year old and weighs 8 lbs.
Her adoption fee is $650.
Vella has had her best week yet since she arrived at our home in late August. She is still experiencing occasional mild gastric distress and is taking antibiotics for that. But most of her hours are filled with the good things puppies should be experiencing: fast walks, lap time and lots of play.
Vella is affectionate, attentive, and energetic. She can also be vocal, asking to be picked up or waiting eagerly for food. She wants to be with one of us at all times, awake or asleep. She follows us from room to room and asks to be in one lap or another. When that’s not possible, she parks herself on a blanket as close to one of us as possible and sleeps until it’s time for a walk. She loves walks (which can turn into runs) and car rides. She is interested watching and meeting people, and she is ok with other dogs, but was not raised with them. And she LOVES to play with small stuffed toys, chasing them, tossing them into the air, and “protecting them” with a fake growl.
She lets us know when she wants to play by crazily shaking a soft toy. She wants both of us to throw the toy and then tussle with her to get it back while she growls "threateningly." She also prefers that we both take her on walks. Did I mention that Vella has a strong will and a mind of her own?
The best home for Vella would be one in which there are adults who work at home or are retired, but no children. She would thrive as an only dog, so she could get lots of attention, walks, lap time, play time, and love.
Vella still needs to meet her groomer, so we will update her pictures after that visit.
Vella is staying with Tricia in Charlottesville, VA.
More about Vella
Somewhat vocal, Requires a yard
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 Vella (click to see larger version):
