Abused and abandoned little dogs like a Yorkshire Terrier can really break your heart and if you see one that is abused and abandoned then you should contact the local Yorkie rescue centre to make sure that the little dog gets the help it needs.
But sometimes the situation for the dog can go from bad to worse if you choose a Yorkie rescue centre that is ill equipped to handle the situation so to that end here are some things you can look for in a Yorkie rescue centre to make sure it is able to help the little dog get back on its feet.
One of the things any good Yorkie rescue centre is going to need is a relationship with a qualified vet. Rescuing a Yorkie without the services of a vet available is almost impossible and turning a Yorkie over to a Yorkie rescue centre that has no vet services available is not a good thing. So ask about that before you let them take the dog.
A good Yorkie rescue centre is going to have some qualified people working for it that know how to get a rescued Yorkie the help it needs and know how to deal with almost any situation. If the volunteers or paid staff of the Yorkie rescue centre you are talking to do not seem overly competent then that may be a sign that they may not be able to help the little dog and you may want to find other options. Always check out the Yorkie rescue centre before you send a dog there, as you do not want the dog going from a situation that is from bad to worse.
In some cases you may find that the local Yorkie breeders, or at least the more reputable ones, have reached out to the Yorkie rescue centre and have offered to help find homes for the rescued dogs. This is not something that is essential, but it is a good thing to know if there is extra help being offered in finding homes for these dogs.
Many of the animal rescue groups in your area all work together towards the common goal of helping abandoned or abused animals, so you may find that the Yorkie rescue centre you are talking to is part of that network.
The Yorkie rescue centre you are talking to should be part of this network so that it has access to resources it may not be able to supply itself and so that it can be assured that it can do the job it is asked to do when it rescues a dog.
It is always the responsibility of any humane person to get help for an abandoned or abused pet that they see needs it. Always contact a Yorkie rescue centre if you see a Yorkie in need of help and just be wary of what to expect when you contact one so that you can tell if you may be sending the little dog to a good place or a place that may not be able to help.
