Daphne - Yorkshire Terrier Dog for Adoption

Read Daphne's biography below to learn what she needs in a home placement and how to apply. No out of state

Name: Daphne
Age: DOB 5/18/2026
Sex: female. Not spayed yet
Breed: Yorkshire Terrier. Mom was 12 lbs, Dad 15 lbs
Weight: 3 lbs currently
Housebroken: using a potty pad, also going in the yard
Kids: 8 and older should be fine. The older the better though
Other dogs: friendly with other small dogs.
Cats: cat safe

Personality: Daphne is playful with toys, a little reserved, but sweet and happy. She doesn't like the water as much as her siblings do.

What we know: Daohne & her 3 siblings were bottle fed by our volunteer at 5 days old after mom dog died. There are 2 male and 2 female puppies in this litter.

Medical: healthy, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. Will be spayed when of age.

Grooming: Please remember this dog will need grooming appointments for the rest of her life. She is 12 weeks old in these pictures and has already had her face and butt shaved twice. Please remember this expense when budgeting for a dog.

How to apply: No out of state adoptions. We are located in San Pedro, CA. We prefer to adopt local to our area of north & south orange county beach cities and the south bay, below LAX area. The Valley and the IE are too far. The puppies will need to return to us for their third set of puppy shots and to be fixed when of age. We are accepting applications of interest ONLY at this time. If you are interested, please visit OUR website at www.animalsrule.org and fill out our online application of interest.
Please also read our adoption process link so you know how we work.

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The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as Yorkie, is a small and glamorous toy dog breed known for its long, flowing coat and spirited personality. Originating from England, these affectionate and intelligent dogs make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. With a weight of around 7 pounds, Yorkies are portable and adaptable, thriving in both city apartments and rural settings. Despite their small size, they possess a bold and confident nature, always ready for fun and adventure.

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