Kiwi is available for adoption.

She is 5 years old and weighs 6 pounds.

Her adoption fee is $800.00.

Update:
Kiwi saw our new vet Dr. Ball today and we got great news. Dr Ball feels Kiwi is closer to 5 years old rather than 7 based on her eyes and teeth as well as her activity level. Dr Ball examined her, reviewed her chest x-ray and also had a colleague listen to her heart and both agreed Kiwi does not have a heart murmur or any enlargement of the heart. They recommended stopping her cardiac medication. Kiwi is scheduled for her spay and dental on Thursday 6/12. She will be ready for adoption once she is fully healed.

Kiwi was found by a Good Samaritan  in a park in southwest Philly. She was matted, dirty and had apparently been out by herself for some time. The Good Samaritan took her to a shelter and Save a Yorkie was contacted. When she was picked up it was evident she needed to be seen by a vet as soon as possible. Kiwi was taken to the vet the next day.  She had diarrhea with matted feces and an extremely excoriated bottom, nails that were curving under her pads, cough and the worst ulcers in her both eyes that the vet had ever seen. Kiwi was very scared and would not let the vet check her temp, teeth or get blood. The vet decided to give medication to calm her prior to any future visits. Foster mom was sent home with 4 medications and eye drops to be administered 3 x’s a day. Within two days Kiwi seemed to be getting worse and was wheezing, coughing more and sneezing frequently. Back to the vet we went and he could hear the congestion in her throat so another medication was ordered. Kiwi was very good about taking her meds and even the eye drops were no problem. Her diarrhea stopped and she loved to eat but her congestion was not improving. After many phone calls to the vet two more medications were added and now finally she is doing well.  Next challenge was grooming. Kiwi was medicated so she could get groomed but she still gave the groomer a really hard time. Hopefully the next time will be better. Kiwi needs to be spayed, have her teeth cleaned and have blood work to check for heart worm. Even with all of her problems Kiwi has remained a sweet little girl. She loves attention and wants to be on your lap or in sight of you all the time. She will push your hand to pet her if you stop. Kiwi does not like to share foster mom with other dogs in the home and will growl if she’s on my lap and they get to close. Kiwi needs to be a one and only dog in her forever home. 

Kiwi is staying with Joan, George and their boys Bernie and Jack in Cherry Hill, NJ.

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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mail your check or money order to
Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc., 1702 W Allen 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.