The Dog Adoption Network

Adopting a dog is a long term commitment and there are many rewards to adopting an adult Yorkie. Such as: having an instant companion, not needing as much supervision and they have outgrown the chewing phase. Another good reason is unlike puppies, you will already know the size and temperament of your Yorkie. Since most people want to adopt puppies, so choosing an adult Yorkie for adoption will give you more Yorkies to select from.

However, you will not know your new pet’s past; such as has he been housebroken or trained. Both of you will have an adjustment period at the beginning, so It is imperative that you are patient with your new Yorkie. After a week or two, you and your Yorkie should be settled in and have a routine down. Sometimes it takes the dogs a little longer and very few are unable to adjust at all. Within a month the dog will be a happy member of the family.

To get started on your search for an adult Yorkie visit your local animal shelter and rescue organizations or check your local newspaper. Using the internet is another good choice. There are several sites out there that can help you find Yorkies in your area for adoption. Here are a few sites to help you with your search: http://adopt-a-yorkie.1-800-save-a-pet.com/, http://www.yorkierescue.com/, http://www.unitedyorkierescue.org/, http://www.petfinder.com/.