All applications from 2023 have been purged. 

All dogs listed here are available for adoption from Yorkie Rescue Houston.  Our goal is to ensure our rescued pets go to their forever home and never end up back in the system.  To that end, an application is required on all potential adopters.   Our adoption fee varies by dog.  We accept electronic funds via VENMO or Paypal, or cash only.

Puppies too young to be spayed/neutered are available for Foster-to-Adopt only.  A FTA contract is required.

 

History

Joey is a 12 month old poodle miniature pinscher mix. He was surrendered to the rescue in September with his sister, Pheobe, from the same litter. Joey and Phoebe came from a loving, caring home, but their owner unfortunately lost their job and had to surrender them. The two puppies were originally adopted from their friend's dog's litter when they were old enough to find a new home. Their owner made sure they got their puppy shots and all vet care, and they were made yummy homemade dog food with chicken daily, as well as fed canned dog food. They are definitely used to TLC and love. Joey's owner named him after the character from the tv show Friends.

Vetting

Up to date on all vaccines, including DHPP, bordetella, and rabies. Heartworm negative. Neutered. Microchipped. Dewormed.

Size

Joey is an adorable small dog. He's only about 10-12 lbs, and should not end up weighing much more than that.

Personality

Joey is super sweet when he comes to trust a new person. Once he's comfortable with you, he LOVES being picked up and is so happy to be held all the time. You could probably walk around holding him all day, and he'd love it. He would be a good lap dog, and also loves being pet a lot. Joey will even climb in your lap to cuddle. He loves attention from people he trusts, and wants nothing more than to be with you all the time. He will put his little legs up on your leg to get picked up or pet. Sometimes he will lick your hands or arms when he's happy.

He tends to have anxiety with new people - will sometimes bark at them, sudden sounds, or when he feels scared or anxious. He was nippy at first when he felt afraid, but his anxiety has improved a lot and he has not been nippy at all since. His foster is working on training with him and helping him learn to be less anxious. Joey has already improved SO much. With patience and love, we believe he will become more confident and calmer. He should go to a home with an experienced dog owner, that will continue to give him lots of TLC and patience with his training.

Joey is great with other dogs, and plays very well with them.

No homes with kids, due to his small size and anxiety. He barks sometimes when he is anxious, but this has been decreasing as gets more comfortable with time. Not suitable for apartment homes (barking complaint from neighbors). Houses only.

Training

Used to walking on leash and going outside to potty. He does not really pull on his leash, which is great. Needs to wear a secure harness when walking on leash (little dogs have more delicate necks). Not fully potty trained yet, but has not had many accidents. He definitely knows that going outside means potty time. He is used to the kennel and sleeping in it overnight. Knows to sit for a treat when you ask.

Food

Joey eats dry dog food and also loves wet food, pureed pumpkin, plain chicken breast and rice. He loves most treats, especially soft chew treats and dehydrated treats (like chicken hearts).

Other Notes

He is attached to his sister Phoebe, as they were from the same litter and have been together every day since they were born. He tends to depend on her for comfort, but we are working on helping him gain more confidence in himself as well. He has been doing well sleeping in a kennel on his own without her for a long time now. They will cuddle together in the same bed, which is adorable. We would love to find them a forever home together, as they are very attached to each other.

 

Out of State Adopting

We will adopt dogs to out of state adopters, but you must come in person to complete the adoption and pick up your new family member at our adoption location in Houston, TX.

Send in an adoption application today for Joey and Phoebe! Please email us with questions or to schedule a meet and greet as well, if you would like to meet them.

The adoption fee for Joey and Phoebe is $300 all together.

Good with Dogs, Is Not Good with Kids, Very vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Protective, Playful, Timid, Skittish, Affectionate, Intelligent

Joey (Phoebe's brother)'s sister, Phoebe (Joey's sister) (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Joey (Phoebe's brother)'s sister, Phoebe (Joey's sister) (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Yorkie Rescue Houston is a 501(c)(3) charity as defined by the I.R.S.  All donations* are deductible within the limits set by them.  Your donations go toward medical exams, vaccinations, spay & neuter, medications, Heartworm treatment and prevention, supplies, boarding, training.  We rely  100% on donations from the public.  Please consider a becoming a sponsor or monthly donor!  You can send us donations via paypal to donate@yorkierescuehouston.org

or, through the paypal giving fund 

 

Thank you for your support.

*Adoption fees are not deductible

Public Service Announcement:
Effective Immediately - Due to limited resources, we will now hold FOUND (stray) dogs for 5 days. After that, they will be eligible for ADOPTION.

Please note that we have no shelter where our rescues can be viewed. All of our dogs are in private homes being fostered until they find their forever home. The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an application.

 

Please understand,

Yorkie Rescue Houston has no paid staff.  We are all volunteers.  We also have families, jobs and lives outside of rescue.  We do our best to communicate with our potential adopters, but please understand, we simply do not have the resources to contact every applicant personally.   

IF YOUR APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION IS APPROVED, WE WILL CONTACT YOU!

If you fail to provide the information requested (Vet and/or personal reference contact information) YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED.