What to look for/Ask when adopting Yorkie

[stephluvsangel6]

hello all i have been talking with a lady for a couple weeks now and she wants to rehome her yorkie due to her having 2 others and she is not fianncially able to continue carig for her she said, she also stated its a puppy mill dog and she hops on 3 legs becuase she has a bad knee, i want to know form you guy what to look for and at before i take her on and im in over myhead, i know yorkies are not cheap but i want to know before i am way over my head experience wise or knowledge wise, i would rather myself take her in now and if not able to care for her to rehome with someone on here, than have her given to whoever since i am the only taker now, then her go to the pound or a bad home, i just want to knw what to look for

any advice will help, thanks guys

[Patti]

I would ask to talk to her vet or see vet records to see exactly what health issues she may have. Then get an estimate from your vet to see what it would cost to get her back to health. If you an afford to I am sure she will reward you with man years of love. Good luck

[Jenn218]

I remember when I rescued a Shih-tzu YEARS ago, I paid the full price for it and the contract from the person said that I had 24 hours to have the animal vet checked...so I did that and found tons of problems (I mean, I got to the vet about an hour after I got the dog). I took the dog back and of course, she didn't want it because I am sure she knew his health problems, so, I made an offer w/ her...I got half the money back + the vet bill cost and I got to keep the dog. Course, after over $5000 dollars and two years later, we had to put him to sleep...so, it was a no win situation for either of us.

Anyway, just see if you can have your own personal vet check out the dog before...especially if you are all in the same area....they can even take the dog to your vet and meet you there.....it doesn't hurt to ask.

Good luck!