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LOOKING FOR LOVE
Welcome to "Looking for Love." These are UYR's rescue and surrender pups. They come in all ages and sizes, but they have one thing in common; They are looking for love. If you have a place in your heart and your home for one of these Yorkies, please, use the provided link to fill out an "Adoption Application."
All adopters must be 25 years of age. Your adoption application will be processed as quickly as possible. It is UYR's mission to get the perfect home for our beloved Yorkshire Terriers.
Thank you for visiting the "Looking for Love" page. Please, feel free to browse the other pages to see all the things we do here at United Yorkie Rescue.
UYR DOES NOT SHIP ITS RESCUES. THE ADOPTER MUST PICK UP THE ADOPTIVE PUP FROM THE FOSTER PARENT'S HOME EITHER BY CAR, OR PLANE WITH THE PUP RIDING IN THE CABIN WITH YOU.

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Florida
Isabella
Isabella is a 10 year old 5 pound yorkie girl who is being fostered near Palm Coast, Florida.
Initial Bio - 8/9/25: Hello UYR friends and family!!! Meet Bella, a precious 5lb, 10 year old little girl looking for her perfect forever home.
Bella came to UYR about a week ago surrendered from a life of breeding. Although she was a little producer, its evident that she was cared for and loved. She came with no teeth but has no problem eating, and already has that little oh so cute tiny tongue hanging out just a little that just melts your heart. She is scheduled for her first vet visit in about a week and will have to be spayed and get all her vacinations done. We already know that she is house trained and loves to watch and chase the lizards around. She knows a few commands such as come and stay. She loves to run in the fenced in yard but comes right away when called. She gets along great with all the other doggies in the house and loves to sit and snuggle by foster Mom & Dads side and just watch TV with us. She sleeps like a little angel in her fluffy dog bed all night. She has plenty of love to give and is excited to start her journey in her new forever home. If you are interested in adopting her, please fill out an application using the link under her bio on the UYR website. Till then Bella will be hanging out in Palm Coast, FL. and please stay tuned for updates!!
To date we've spent $0 on Isabella's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $0 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: debbij972@bellsouth.net.
To fill out the adoption application for Isabella click here.
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Florida
Leia
ADOPTION PENDING! Leia is an adorable 15 year old 9 pound Yorkie girl. She is being fostered near Orlando, FL.
THANK YOU TO LEIA'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Ann Fillmen, Nestor Sanchez
Initial Bio
07/23/2025: Meet Leia, a spunky senior golden girl named after Star Wars heroine Princess Leia. Leia comes from a wonderful loving home where she had a wonderful life and was best buds with her Mom who had every intention of being Leias FOREVER. Leias Mom is a fellow rescuer and foster mom herself but is now very sick and no longer able to care for her. This was a very hard and sad decision to make but mommy knew we would make sure Leia is loved and cared and finds a home that is perfect for her. Leia is very sweet and is just looking for that special person who has a heart and a calling for the precious senior dogs that make their way into rescue. We know from past experience that theres an special cadre of wonderful humans out there who recognize and appreciate the calm, gentle, appreciative companionship that a senior dog brings. Leia acts like a younger dog and she still has plenty of sparkle left in her. She loves being in her new foster Moms little fenced in area and will tell you when she would like to go out for some sniffs and work on her tan. Other times she loves taking power naps in her plush donut bed. Shes a good eater and if you let her she will clean her bowl and everone elses too. She knows how to use potty pads but just like most senior ladies (dog or human) she isnt perfect but if let out regularly and right before bed she actually done quite well. She is in good health for her age and doesnt not currently take medications other than regular flea/tick and heartworm prevention. She is just settling in and getting used to her new surroundings but she loves her 17.5 year old (also spunky) foster sister and 2 other Yorkies in the home. Shes okay with cats and kids too! Could you be that perfect special senior loving person that Leia so deserves?
Adoption Pending
To date we've spent $1476.81 on Leia's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $300 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: srobrn@yahoo.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Leia click here.
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Florida
Lexi
Lexi is a 3-year-old Yorkie Mix who weighs 15lbs and is being fostered near Palm Coast FL.
THANK YOU TO LEXI'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Cynthia Kirk-Morgan, thank you for Chibi who is the joy of my life!, Mara Tongue; Thank you UYR for without you we would not have Bella!, Wendy Henry, Cheryl Scrupski, Yvette Vangeloff, Nestor Sanchez
Update 8/11/25:
Hi, Lexi here! Just checking in. What have y’all been up to this summer? I have mostly been hanging in the house or running and playing in the back yard or going on car rides. Foster mommy says its just to hot outside and if I go for a walk which I love, I might burn the bottoms of my paws. I can be a bit hard to walk with as I get very excited when I see another doggie or a bicyle. Foster mommy has been working with me to get me to slow down. I am a spunky 3 year old girly with lost of energy. I definitely need a home with a fenced in backyard where I can run off some of my energy. I do love the outdoors and I love chasing those things with a long tail. I think they’re called lizzies. I also love car rides. I just get in my own car seat and go to sleep. I do like being with my person. I don’t like being left behind and if there is a big rain storm, I am terrified of thunder. I get along with little dogs (6-7lbs) but I don’t like other dogs that are around my size or larger. It would be best if I am the only princess in the house. Oh! And about your bed, well its my bed too! That’s all for now. Every body have a good rest of your summer. Lexi is being fostered near Palm Coast and can only be adopted within an 80 mile range of her current home.
Update Bio 7/6/25
LEXI: Just look at me! Am I cute or what? I am a 15lb Morkie (Maltese Yorkie mix) I am three years young. I like to run and play in a fenced in backyard. I also like walks but I am fearful of big dogs and bicycles. I am very good when riding in the car. I just get in my seat and go to sleep. But I do like to be with my person so outings are my absolute favorite. I dont get along with dogs my size or big dogs but I am OK with little dogs. I am just very afraid of bigger dogs. I was abused when I was about 5 months old so I have to learn to trust people. I am energetic and I love to run and especially I love to chase lizards. I need a home with a completely fenced in back yard so I can run around. No children please. Im a little high strung for small kids. I have had a couple homes in my short life so I am looking forward to finding my furever home and family.
Update 4/5/25: Hello everybody, its me Lexi with an update as what I have been doing lately. Well, I am still chasing those lizards in the backyard. There are so many more to chase now that its warm outside. I just love to be outside in my big backyard. Its so much fun. My foster mommy says I have come such a long way and that I am such a good little girlie. You remember that I was abused as a puppy and I have to learn to trust in my person. Well, I have learned to trust everyone in my foster home and I love them all! I sleep in bed with my foster mommy. I like to
snuggle up against her. She doesnt particularly like it but I do and she lets me get my way! When morning comes, I wake her up with a big kiss and gently put my paw on her face to make sure she gets up because I am hungry and I want to eat and go outside to play. I get along very well with the other little doggies in the home. Dont know about kitties as I havent met one yet. I have learned that a persons touch is not going to hurt me but is because they love me.
I am completely housebroken. Love playtime and a big back yard to run and play in. I also like to take walks and go for car rides. I just snuggle down in my car seat and enjoy the ride. Oh! Just so you know, Im really afraid of thunder. If there is a storm I want to be held and cuddled. I can get a little excited sometimes so maybe a home with no young kids is best for me. If you feel you have the pawfect home for me please fill out an adoption application or reach out through my foster mommys eMail and she will answer any questions you may have. Got to go! The lizzards are calling me to play a game of catch me if you can.
Update 3/7/25: Meet Lexi a 3 year old 15lb Morkie (Maltese Yorkie). Lexi is a very sweet little girlie that has a past of being abused as a puppy. Due to her previous abuse she has become very guarded around newcomers. For this reason, she needs an owner that has lots of patience and will give Lexi all the time she needs to settle into a new home. She is a very active young dog and for this reason requires a fenced backyard. Also, Lexi must be the only dog in the home, with no children living in the household and someone that is home most all day to give Lexi allot of time, affection and attention. Lexi has never had a permanent home as she was shuffled from relative to relative due to her previous owner traveling for work so much therefor, she is in need of a place that she can call her home. She is in the process of being leashed trained but still gets very excited when she sees another dog. Lexi loves to run and play in the backyard chasing lizards. She especially loves a game of Tug O War. She is a very sweet girl but will need time and patience to learn to trust her person due to her past abuse. Once she knows she can trust her person or family, you are her world. She also wants to snuggle and sleep up against you to make sure you are safe all night long. Condo living would not be an option for sweet Lexi as she is very protective of herself and her family and will bark if she hears something she feels signals danger.
1/23/25
Lexi is back! She was surrendered by her recent adopter because she wasnt getting along with the other dog in the home. It may be that Lex needs to be the only little pampered princess in the home. She a 3 year old ball of energy that loves to play. Lexi has has a few homes in her short life. She was removed from her first home at just 5 mos old as she was being abused as a small puppy. She was then adopted by a wonderful lady that eventually surrendered due to her feeling that she didnt have the time to commit to Lexi as she is a young energetic dog. Due to this, she has never had a stable place to live for very long and is so deserving of a home to call her forever home. Lexi loves to run and play in a fenced backyard chasing squirrels and lizards. Her ideal home would have a backyard for her to run and exercise in to work off some of her energy. A stay at home person would be ideal as she is young and needs frequent outdoor time. She is a great watch dog and is very loving and protective of her foster family. If you feel your home would be a fit for Lexi please fill out the adoption application to be considered.
01/06/2025
Lexi is a 3 year old 15lb Morkie owner surrender due to her past owner (out of feelings of love for what is best for Lexi) and not having enough time to give to this very active little girlie. According to Lexi's previous owner, she suffered from abuse as as a small puppy by her first owner and was removed from the home but shows no signs of even remembering the incidents and completely trusts and loves everyone she meets. This will be Lexi's third home since her birth and it MUST be her last and FOREVER home! She deserves to have a stable home with nothing but time, attention and lots of love. Since Lexi has been in foster care we have gotten to know Lexi's personality a bit over the past couple months. She loves attention, playtime and cuddles. She is absolutely a little sweetie. she loves to cuddle in bed at your feet where she feels she is protecting you. She does get along with other dogs in the home but can be a bit much for a much smaller dog as she is very active and wants to play hard sometimes and can be intimidating to very small dogs. Her prefered home would have a dog her approximate size and age that loves to play as much as Lexi does. Lexi has discovered lizards and loves to chase them in her outdoor time. She also loves a good game of Tug O' War! A fenced backyard would be awesome to run and play and wear out some of her activeness but is not a deal breaker. She just loves outdoor time. Lexi is also very much a great watch dog and spends her time in the window making sure no one gets near her home or her foster family that doesn't belong there. She gives off a good loud bark if she feels or sees someone getting to close to her backyard. Lexi is housebroken but needs help with leash training as she pulls when walking on a leash. This is an easy correction with a little time and just learning to walk by her person. She is very smart and catches on quickly. She will have her dental prior to her adoption. If you feel your home would be a great fit for this amazing little girlie please fill out the adoption application to be considered.
Updated Bio 12-10-2024
Hi everybody, Lexy here. Im the new fur kid on the block. Im a Morkie (Maltese Yorkie) Ill be three years young on December 31st. Im about 15lbs and a little ball of furry fun. I love people and get along well with other dogs. Ive not been around a cat, so I can't say if I like them or not. I love to follow my foster mommy around everywhere she goes. I just like to know where she is. Foster mommy says I am such a good girl as I know Im only to potty outside. I like to play with toys and I love going for a walk or playing in the big fenced yard. I have allot of energy so you had better be able to keep up with me! Well, thats all for now. Stay tuned for updates as my foster mommy gets to know me better.
Initial Bio 12/8/2024: Lexi is an owner surrender who just arrived at her new foster home. She is very sweet. We will update her Bio later once she has settled.
To date we've spent $668.96 on Lexi's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $510 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: leerobin05@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Lexi click here.
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Kentucky
Peanut
adoption pending Peanut is a sweet boy 1 yrs old, 9-pound Yorkie Mix being fostered in Versailles, KY.
THANK YOU TO PEANUT'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Angie Cagle, DeAnn Deutsch
08/08/2025:
Meet peanut, a new foster for United Yorkie Rescue. Not much is known about peanuts past, but he is about a year old and still very much a puppy. He loves attention, likes to chew and play, loves his toys, and is very cute and sweet. He would love to have some playmates, but unfortunately the dogs in his foster home are seniors and not into play, even though he tries very hard to engage them in puppy play. Peanut rides well in the car and appears to be crate trained. He sleeps through the night in a crate and stays in it when foster parents are gone. I think he would sleep in our bed, but we havent tried that yet. His foster mom believes he would do well with children and would actually love having kids to play with him. He has shown no aggression of any type in his foster home. A fenced in yard is a must for peanut. He loves to run and hes very fast and will dart out an open gate or door if possible. Fortunately, when that has happened, he does not run off but heads straight for the car to take a ride.
Peanut is a very skinny 10 1/2 pounds. He is still on puppy chow, but could switch to an adult dog food at any time. Peanut has learned boundaries in his foster home very quickly. He doesnt bark much and does not bark when he wants to go outside, but he does go to the door and waits to be let out. He seems to be doing well with potty training, but not quite there yet especially since he doesnt bark when he wants to go out. Peanut attaches to his humans quickly. He will follow you everywhere and wants to be near you. He is very food motivated, quickly learns where the kitchen is, eagerly waiting for a morsel to hit the floor. He will need walks and exercise to burn off his high puppy energy. Peanut could benefit from puppy training or obedience training. He seems to learn very fast.
Peanut needs about another 10 days to recover from his neuter. Then will be ready for his new home!
Initial Bio:
08/04/2025 Peanut just arrived at his new foster home. He is very sweet and loving. Not a fan of the car he gets a little nervous. He is super friendly. We will update as soon as we learn more about Peanut. He will need to be neutered and have all his vaccinations. We will get this scheduled as soon as possible.
Adoption Pending
To date we've spent $774.72 on Peanut's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $300 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: CTWard@aol.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Peanut click here.
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Kentucky
Spanky
Spanky is a 11year old (estimated) Yorkie boy being fostered near Elizabethtown, KY.
THANK YOU TO SPANKY'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Barbara Lalani
Initial Bio 7/9/25: Spanky has just come into Rescue; please stay tuned for more information.
To date we've spent $500.16 on Spanky 's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $50 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: mrspak1990@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Spanky click here.
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Texas
Cole TX
Meet Cole, a 10-12 year old, 10 pound Yorkie boy being fostered in McKinney, TX. Only Texas applicants will be considered.
THANK YOU TO COLE'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Mark H, David and Diana Lavine, David and Diana Lavine
Update 06/14/2025: It is me, Cole, spreading love and positivity to everyone. Since my last check-in, I have gone to the groomers and received a wonderful makeover. They praised me for being a very good boi and invited me to come back anytime. It's almost time for me to go back and visit them again.
Not much has changed since my last pupdate, except the weather. Thunderstorms and their boomers do not bother me. I am proud to say that I am not afraid of a little rain, but I do prefer to stay dry. I also want to share that I am not a barker unless the rest of the foster kids here start barking. Then I just gotta join in and spread the joy.
I walk wonderfully on a harness and leash, and I am grateful for the exercise. I prefer being in a backyard with a very secure fence, where I can run freely and enjoy nature. Foster mama says I have a very jaunty walk and she thinks it is absolutely adorable. There is a pool here, and I enjoy walking around it, feeling the sun on my fur. I have never tried to walk into it or fall into it, and I am proud of my self-control. One of my favorite hobbies is trying to catch flies, and sometimes I succeed, but sometimes the other foster kids here snatch it up first. It's all about having fun and enjoying life.
I still love to be by my foster mom all the time, and I cherish every moment we spend together. I do not play with toys, but I love to play with hearts. I only bark when I can't find you or if we're all outside and I want to get let in, because I just want to be close to you. I still do not jump off of couches or beds, so you'll have to pick me up and put me on them, and I am grateful for your care. Foster mom has tried to teach me how to climb up stairs and ramp to the couch or bed, but I am just not interested in doing that, because I just want foster mom to pick me up and cuddle me. I will lie down right next to you and kiss your leg for a long time if you let me, because I love to show affection. My tongue hangs out because I have no teeth, but that does not stop me from eating small, hard kibble and the homemade food FM makes for us, because I am a survivor and I make the most of every situation.
I am just a very easy-going guy who just wants to be your best friend and Velcro dog, and I promise to bring joy and love into your life. I won't ask for much from you, except for lots of love, a nice backyard to use my sniffer on and discover all the outdoor scents that the world has to offer, to be able to sleep right by you in your bed or on the couch, because it makes me feel so secure and loved. I love breakfast, dinner, treats, and pizza bones, because food is love. What is a pizza bone, you may ask? Well, those are the crust of a pizza, and they are delicious.
I am such a laid-back guy that FM has sometimes had to wake me up to eat supper and breakfast, because I love to sleep and dream of all the wonderful things in life. I am also a very low-energy boi, if you're looking for just a chill dog to become your best friend. I'd like for my furever Pawrent to be retired or work from home, preferably, but that's not a deal-breaker, because love is all that matters.
So, if you think I'm the kind of guy who could become your best friend, or if you have any questions about me, you can touch base with my foster mommy at stickhors@gmail.com. I promise you won't regret it.
Last but not least, if you have a few extra dollars in your wallet or purse and are looking for a great organization to donate to, that would be us. Foster mommy says it takes a village for UYR to rescue pups, and it's been raining pups all spring and summer long. It would be great if you could join our village and help make a difference in the lives of dogs like me. You'll find a donation link button below for PayPal that you can donate to.
Ruv, Cole
Update 3/4/25: March rolled in like a lion here in Texas. St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner so I just have to ask you one question. Are you feeling lucky and ready to meet a four leaf Cole-ver? Yep that's right, I'm talking about me and I'm looking to get lucky and find my furever home. Could it pawsibly be your home, could I maybe sneak into your heart and show you how much I'd love to steal, show all the love I have to share and how much I want to give you my heart?
Since I have been here, I have been such a very good boy. I am almost potty trained. I love to be near my foster mommy and I mean like right near her all the time. So if she leaves the room and I'm on the couch, I will bark until she comes and lets me down as I do not jump off couches or beds. I have been so good when she brings a new foster pup into our home. I am curious about them, but I am also very gentle with them as we get to know each other. I like other dogs that are small like me. I haven't been around any cats but foster mommy says I would probably be curious about them and not chase them. I still do not play with toys, but I do like watching the other doggos playing with toys.
I was such a skinny guy when I first arrived here but now I weigh a very healthy 12.8 pounds. The perfect weight for my handsome body frame. I like treats and I take them very gently from you. I also get so excited for supper time because it's always good eats here and even though I don't have any teeth, I can eat small kibble very easily. One of my favorite treats that foster mom and dad give me are called Pizza Bones. They give all of us a small snibble of the crust and boy do I savor that as it takes me a while to nom nom nom my through a pizza bone. Do you have any pizza bones you'd like to share with me?
My favorite hobby, which would be 24 seven if foster mom would let it happen would be to be super glued to you. I always want to be next to you whether you're doing something in the kitchen or you're in the computer room or on your iPad which Foster mom says that I have bought a couple of items from Amazon (teehee) as she didn't notice when I put it in the cart cuz I bump her elbow wanting her to love on me. I will follow you everywhere and anywhere and be so close to your heels that sometimes I will step on your house slippers. I guess I just want to show you I am right behind all the time to let ya know how much I would love you if you would just give me the chance. Foster mommy says I am just mellow yellow like Jell-O and I don't really want much other than to be next to you and nutritious food of course. I like to sleep in the bed with you and sometimes I like to get under the covers, but not very often.
So if you're looking for a four leaf Cole-ver and you want to be lucky for the rest of your life send your questions to my Foster Mom at
stickhors@gmail.com
We eagerly look forward to hearing from you
Cole and UYR Foster Mom, Shirley
Initial Bio 1/26/25: Say hello to Cole, one of the first United Yorkie Rescue rescues of 2025. Cole found himself as a stray drop off at a Fort Worth shelter on Christmas Eve. He had to go through a stray hold to enable his owners to find him. Well, they never showed up. The shelter reached out to UYR and asked if we could help this little guy out. How could we say no to this little gentle soul? Well at the shelter, he was given his heartworm test which was negative plus given all of his required adult vaccinations and had a microchip implanted and he started his heartworm and flea and tick preventative and is in pretty good health for what their guesstimating his age to be.
The shelter is guessing Cole to be about 13 years old. They usually judge this on how the teeth look in their mouth. Sadly, Cole is toothless. That doesn't stop him from soft food and small hard kibble at all. What I did notice when we picked him up on January 8 was that it looked like he had been groomed six weeks to two months ago. His toenails were not overgrown. He had no burrs or stickers in his hair. He just looked so sad and confused.
The first few days here he found two spots where he preferred to hibernate. So we let him be with that until he felt comfortable enough to come out and greet the other dogs. That took about three days. Though he doesn't play with the other dogs, he does love to watch and see what they do especially when they're all outside in the backyard.
I can tell as the days go by that this guy was a family pet. He nuzzles up to you with his nose and pushes your arm to let you know he wants attention and to be petted. He goes to the back door when he wants to go outside and he gets very excited at supper time. He quickly learned where his special feeding spot was. He may have been a one person pup at one time in his life as he quickly attached himself to me.
Give us a couple of more weeks as we get to know each other and Cole I will both report back in and give you our updates.
To date we've spent $1219.57 on Cole TX's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $1500 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: stickhors@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Cole TX click here.
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Texas
Eli TX
Meet Eli, a precious 4 year old, 9 pound Yorkie boy being fostered in McKinney, Texas. Only Texas applicants will be considered.
Update 8/15/25: Hi, my name is Eli. I finally landed at Stickhorse Ranch here in McKinney. I recently became a tripod. We are all getting used to each other here because I have four other foster brothers that live here. I gotta tell you that this tripod business doesn't phase me one bit and it's only been a week. I still need to get caught up on my vaccinations. Then go to our favorite groomer that is at Oh LaLa Pet Spa in McKinney so I can become the handsomest pupper in McKinney When I get some of the above accomplished, I will update you. Photos coming soon Eli
Initial Bio 8/14/25: Hi everyone! Please meet sweet little Eli. Eli is a precious 4 to 5 yr old boy weighing approximately 9lbs. He found himself at the shelter extremely ill with a bone infection. UYR immediately answered the shelter plea and we rushed Eli to one of our favorite ER's Veterinary Emergency Group. Eli received x-rays, bloodwork and cultures along with immediate antibiotics and fluids. He was also anemic with a heavy flea infestation and very matted all over his body. Once stabilized, UYR moved Eli immediately to the surgeon where he underwent an amputation to remove his leg that had developed an infection in the bone.
Little Eli is recouping at his loving foster home and will soon be ready for his forever home.
We ask you to please remember this little one in your prayers of course, and if possible, please donate towards his medical care. He will make it because of our love and efforts to give him this new life. We thank you all. If you think this little one would be a good addition to your home, please fill out the application below!!
Adoption Pending
To date we've spent $3704.4 on Eli TX's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $500 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: stickhors@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Eli TX click here.
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Texas
Gina TX
Meet Gina, a precious 8 year old, 9 pound Yorkie girl being fostered in Kyle, TX. Only Texas applicants will be considered.
THANK YOU TO GINA'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Tracy Cunningham, Sandy Pagnotta, Susan Segalo, Barbara Lalani, Barbara Burgess, Sandra Wendt
Update 6/10/25: Gina is doing so well! She is spayed and had a dental cleaning and they had to remove 3 more teeth, but she still has most of her teeth. She has done amazingly well on a mostly carnivore diet here. Her hair has stopped falling out and she has gained some weight! She does have a little heart murmur that may require medication in the future. This girl LOVES her daily walks. She actually jumps and dances when it's time to go out, lol. She will initially bark (a lot) at new people, but after she's been allowed to sniff them, she loves them. She does well with older kids, but she hasn't been around any young ones. She is definitely an alpha female and it appears that she had to fight for everything where she came from. I believe she may have been abused. She only barks when there are new people or other animals in her sight.
She does not care for other dogs and will need to be an only pet. She will watch you eat, but will not whine or beg for food. If you leave the room, she will follow you. She loves being petted and scratched. She would prefer to sleep with you, but will sleep in her crate without any problems. I think she would be best with someone who is retired, or home most of the time. I also think she's a little hard of hearing. Gina is the name she came into the shelter with, so I didn't change it. I do, however, call her Gina, Gigi, Miss G, or Pretty Girl. She really is such a sweet girl and I will miss her tremendously!
Initial Bio 4/22/25: Gina came to UYR from a hoarding surrender. She is estimated to be about 8 years old and weighs a little under 10 pounds.
She was so frightened, anxious and dirty when I picked her up. After a bath and some cuddling she started to warm up. At her dogter visit she was diagnosed as underweight, dehydrated, missing 4 teeth and with a heart murmur. The vet seems to think that the heart murmur could likely improve with better health and less stress. She looks so much better after her groom! She is really settling in here and is much more outgoing than when she first arrived. She has her favorite spot on the couch, and has been sleeping in her comfy crate next to my bed. She seems well potty trained, even though she had a couple of accidents her first day here. I take her out frequently. She loves being outside and going for walks. I'm currently teaching her how to fetch, but she will only play for a few minutes at a time. She loves being petted and scratched, and is slowly learning to let me cuddle her. She loves my adult sons and my older grandkids. She will be introduced to my best friends little dog this weekend. She will stay with me until she has gained a couple of pounds, and after she has had her spay and dental. She really is the sweetest girl!
To date we've spent $1995.94 on Gina TX's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $1200 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: yorkiesareamazing@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Gina TX click here.
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Texas
Katie TX
Meet Katie, a 2-6 year old Shih tzu who was rushed to the emergency vet clinic immediately upon rescue from a shelter. She is being fostered in Fort Worth, Texas and only Texas applicants will be considered.
THANK YOU TO KATIE'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Dan Clauser, Jessica Forrester, Alex LeBlanc, Barbara Burgess, David and Diana Lavine, Melody Urso, Mina Brown, Ellen Lopez, Karry Rogers, Ellen Chokreff, Elba Short, Barbara Burgess, Melody Urso, Sandy Pagnotta, Vanessa Ferris, Lauren Satterfield, Neil Gardner, David and Diana Lavine
Initial Bio 8/2/25: Meet precious little United Yorkie Rescue Katie. Katie is a 2 to 6yr old Shihtzu who was an emergency rescue. We only know she was found by a kind gentleman and he rushed her for help to the local shelter. The shelter reached out to us as an emergency. Katie's wounds are atrocious and looks like she's been in pain and struggling for quite sometime. At the ER, it's was found that her head and neck we wrapped in a mesh tape that had shrunk and embedded itself into her neck, and ears. This took a very very very long time to happen. Sadly, she lost her ear and we are currently trying to heal her neck that cannot be stitched due to the loss of skin! We will update Katie and her journey here, on our Facebook Page and through some of our fosters. Please, please donate to Katie's medical. She will need absolutely everything medically, on top of this horrendous injury treatment for this baby girl. Donate through Zelle at uyrtreasurer@yahoo.com or through our donate button on our website home page! Bless you all, bless Katie and thank you!
To date we've spent $3692.98 on Katie TX's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $2515 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: Yorkiefostertx@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Katie TX click here.
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 Maverick
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Texas
Maverick TX
Meet Maverick, an adorable 7 year old (est), 10 pound Yorkie boy being fostered in Georgetown, TX. Only Texas applicants will be considered.
THANK YOU TO MAVERICK'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Sandy Pagnotta, Camille Kirk
Pupdate 7/28/25: Hello all! It's me Maverick!
I'm still hanging with foster Mom waiting on my forever family to come and take me home! I spend my days walking with my foster family through the neighborhood, chasing squirrels in the backyard, and napping -- dreaming about that great family that's going to come and take me home forever! I know you're out there -- foster Mom says I'm safe here while we wait but I'm really anxious to meet you! Please fill out that UYR adoption application for me!!! Hope to meet you real soon XXXXOOOO
Update 5/15/25: Hello all!
I'm so looking forward to my new furever home and my new family! I know you're out there looking for me! I'm the easiest little guy ever! I love to go for walks on a leash, chase squirrels in the backyard, and follow you all over the house. I get along with everyone! Big people, little people, big dogs, little dogs and even cats!
Please fill out the adoption application and come get me! I'm so excited to meet you and begin my furever happy ending! XXXXOOOO -- Maverick
Initial Bio 3/25/25: Hello World! I am Maverick and I am soooooo happy to be part of the UYR fosters looking for my furever family! I was very scared in the shelter and didn't know if I would make it out -- I was on the list to be euthanized!!!! Foster Mom and UYR said oh no, we need to take that boy and find him a new family -- so here I am ready to find you and give you all the love and friendship you'll ever need.
I've already been to the dogter, had all my shots, and had my teeth cleaned. The dogter did give Foster Mom some bad news, I have a heart murmur. Not bad enough to need medicine yet, but definitely my new family needs to know so they can let my new dogter watch it carefully and get me on medicine when it's time. I guess a heart murmur means that I'm special and have lots of room for extra love.
I love to go for walks every day. I'm not the kind of guy that wants to be in your lap all the time, but I do want to be in the same room with you in my own chair next to yours. I promise to always stay by your side and only bark when there's a reason, like someone at the door or a squirrel I need to go get.
Please fill out my application and come get me, I'm waiting for you. Also, while you're here, can you please donate to UYR to keep all of us off the euthanize list? It's not the kind of list we want to be on.....
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Maverick
To date we've spent $681 on Maverick TX's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $50 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: yorkietxfurever@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Maverick TX click here.
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 McGuire
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Texas
McGuire
Meet Mcguire, a sweet 7 year old, 10 pound Yorkie boy being fostered in McKinney, TX. Only Texas applicants will be considered.
THANK YOU TO MCGUIRE'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Sandy Pagnotta
Initial Bio 7/25/25: Hello UYR followers and friends. I'd like to introduce ya'll to McGuire. He became a UYR FOSTER pup when unfortunate circumstances caused his owner to make the most difficult decision in her life which was to surrender McGuire and his brother Tex to United Yorkie Rescue to find them a new furmily to love them fur furever.
This sweet guy is 7 years old. McGuire weighs in at 10.6 pounds. I can tell right now he loves to play, explore the backyard and lie in the sun. He eats well. We're working on his potty habits.
This little guy loves his brother Tex with hopes that they could be adopted together but McGuire can be adopted by himself.
When we learn more about each other McGuire will be back to update you.
To date we've spent $479.37 on McGuire's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $150 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: stickhors@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for McGuire click here.
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 Rocco
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Texas
Rocco TX
Meet Rocco, a handsome 4 year old, 10 pound Yorkie Mix boy being fostered in McKinney, TX. Rocco is Heartworm positive and will begin his 4 month treatment soon. Only Texas applicants will be considered.
THANK YOU TO ROCCO'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Sandy Pagnotta, Barbara Burgess, David and Diana Lavine
Update 08/02/2025: Hello everyone. The weather is certainly heating up quickly, isn't it? I'm excited to share the latest updates from my life since my initial introduction.
My name is Rocco, and according to a vet's estimate, I'm around three years young, although my foster mom believes I might be between two and three years old, given my playful puppy nature. Perhaps I have a bit of schnauzer in me, which would explain my distinctive long, skinny legs. As an inquisitive and intelligent pup, I picked up training remarkably fast - learning in just two sessions! However, with multiple foster brothers at home, it's proving to be a bit challenging to focus on learning more.
I'm all caught up on my vaccinations and have my very own microchip, just in case I ever get lost, though I'm confident it won't happen. As a bit of an escape artist, I require extra caution around open doors. Currently, I'm undergoing treatment for Heartworms, having received my last two shots at the end of July. I'll need to wait 6 to 8 weeks for a follow-up check-up and heartworm test to confirm if the treatment was successful. This means I'll be ready for adoption once I get the all-clear. To aid in my recovery, my foster mom has placed me in a spacious crate, encouraging me to stay calm and quiet - a task that's easier said than done for a lively pup like me!
Potty training is still a work in progress, but I'm making strides in walking nicely on a harness and leash. I love sniffing out new smells and exploring, and I'm quite fond of snuggling up next to people. Fortunately, I've shown no interest in chewing shoes, clothes, or personal items, and those chewy bones are my absolute favorite! Mark your calendars for August 8, when I'll be visiting the doggy salon - stay tuned for fresh photos of me looking dashing. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about adopting me, please don't hesitate to reach out to my foster mom at stickhors@gmail.com. You can also find the application link at the bottom of my page. Looking forward to catching up next month!
Initial Bio 5/8/25: My name is Rocco and just wanted to let you know I am full of energy and love life.
I came to UYR as a stray and they said I was a hot mess. I am a beautiful Yorkie with a short hair cut but I have gorgeous colors and cant wait to see myself with lots of long hair. Some say I am 4 years old but foster mom and dad think maybe 2-3 because I am curious about everything and am learning about being in a wonderful home.
I am healthy except for Heartworm disease but my treatment seems to be working great.
Foster siblings aren't too keen on playing but I am trying to show them what they are missing...if I could have a playmate in my furever home that would be the ultimate.
I am a taller Yorkie so maybe a taller friend would be perfect. Oh by the way, I do need some work on my manners. I am very smart and would learn quickly with some time and loving attention. I just found out about walks and already know when the leash comes out that the fun begins.
If you think I would fit with your family and lifestyle or need more information you can email foster mom at uyrtxbets@gmail.com or complete an application using the link below.
To date we've spent $1176.3 on Rocco TX's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $725 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: stickhors@gmail.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Rocco TX click here.
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Virginia
Fletcher
Meet Fletcher, a sweet 12-year-old, 9 pound Yorkie boy being fostered near Alexandria, VA.
08/08/2025: Fletcher just arrive in his new foster home. Update on Fletcher coming soon.
8/11/2025: Hello everybody! It's me Fletcher and do I have story to tell you. Let's go all the way back to February of this year (2025). My owners decided they didn't want me anymore so they so they opened the door and let me go out all by myself on an adventure. It was an adventure all right! I made it all the way from Maryland to Virginia without getting into to much trouble. A nice lady found me hanging out in a cemetery not looking so good so she picked me up and took me to a local vet's office to see if I was micro chipped. Guess what.... I was! The vet's office called my old owner and they said they didn't want me anymore (that's how we found out I was on the street for 5 whole months). That's when the nice people at the Dr's office called UYR and my foster mom came and got me right away.
I'm a healthy boy... up to date on my shots now and I had my teeth cleaned. I only have 5 teeth left now, but that doesn't stop me from eating! I love to eat!! FM says I am a super sweet boy but I'm a little anxious. FM isn't sure if it's because I was out on the street for so long and I need more time to adjust to living back inside. I get along great with the other pups in my foster home, but I like to chase the cat. That doesn't make the kitty or FM happy. I am trying to get better about that. I don't want to eat the kitty and I'm not mean to him I just like to chase him. Needless to say the kitty doesn't like me now. I guess I can't blame him.
FM thinks I would do great with another doggie sibling or I would be just fine as an only dog because I LOVE attention and to be loved on!! I'm really a sweet boy who just wants to be loved. I have been doing great about going potty outside and I have even started going to the door to let FM know it's time for a potty break.
If you want a sweet little man in you life...then I'M YOUR GUY!!! FM wanted me to let you know that I will be going to the groomer to get my hair did and that she will post new pictures as soon as that's done. Just wait until you see how handsome I am... your gonna fall in love!! Email FM if you have any questions or want to know more!
To date we've spent $0 on Fletcher's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $0 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: Iheartyorkies@yahoo.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Fletcher click here.
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Virginia
Maggie
Maggie is a 10 year old , yorkie girl being fostered in Salem, VA.
THANK YOU TO MAGGIE'S RESCUE ANGELS!
Sandy Pagnotta, Logan Davidson, Joel Tobiansky
Updates Bio 5/27/25
Maggie is a ~10year old yorkie looking for a forever home. She is very happy, loving, and calm. She would do best in a home with another dog her size. She loves to be outside with her human and other dogs in the home. She will potty outside if you take her but does not ask to go outside. She has no teeth and has a very sensitive stomach. She is on prescription dog food in order to keep her GI in good health. Her food is wet so it is easy for her to eat. But she prefers to be spoon fed. She loves to sleep in bed with her human and will sleep all night. She does not play with toys or balls and prefers to snuggle with her human while watching TV. She is the best lap dog and loves to be anywhere her favorite human is. She is somewhat scared of many sounds and/or activities. So introducing her slowly to new things is essential so she will not become fearful. Maggie would do best with a quiet and calm or retired family.
Initial Bio 5/7/25
Maggie just came into rescue. Stay tuned as we get to know her better.
To date we've spent $571.44 on Maggie's vet bills, but with your support we've collected $135 in donations.
For more information, contact my foster parents at: YorkieMomVA@yahoo.com.
To fill out the adoption application for Maggie click here.
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