Waldo-Transport - Yorkshire Terrier Dog Available for Adoption in Gradyville, Kentucky

**PLEASE NOTE: We do not respond to inquiries or applications submitted through Petfinder. To be considered for adoption, you must complete an application on our website using the link below.**


Meet Waldo – Yorkshire terrier

Waldo is a young small puppy currently being cared for in foster care through Da Vinci's Dream, a foster-based nonprofit dog rescue in Kentucky.

Meet Waldo – The Tiny Yorkie Raised by a Kitty Momma

Waldo is a precious little Yorkie boy born on 04/01/2026 with a story as special as he is. After being abandoned by his mother, his foster lovingly supplemented and cared for him, but we also wanted to make sure his emotional needs were met.

That’s when Waldo met Harmony — a wonderfully maternal momma kitty who had already taken in a litter of four orphaned kittens in addition to nursing her own five babies. Harmony welcomed Waldo right into the family, raising him alongside his kitten siblings as one of her own.

Waldo got his name because his foster constantly had to search for him in the pile of kittens. He has grown up surrounded by love, cuddles, and playful kitten chaos, and it has shaped him into an incredibly affectionate, social little boy.

As you can imagine, Waldo absolutely adores cats and does wonderfully with them. He is a tiny guy with a huge heart, full of sweetness, curiosity, and love to give. This special little pup will make the most loving companion for a lucky family.


Socialization Rating (1 - Extremely social, 10 - Extremely timid):

All dogs listed through Da Vinci's Dream are cared for in foster homes and adopted through our website application process.

FOSTERED IN ADAIR COUNTY, KY
READ ABOUT TRANSPORT: https://davincisdream.org/transport/
READ ABOUT OUR ADOPTION FEES: https://davincisdream.org/adoption-fees/
VIEW DOG'S PROFILE:https://davincisdream.org/dog/waldo/
APPLY HERE (DOG): https://davincisdream.org/dog-adoption/


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PLEASE REVIEW ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE CONTACTING US
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HEALTH & VETERINARY CARE

All of our rescue dogs receive medical care before adoption and are placed only after they are ready for a home.

Each dog is:

~Spayed or neutered (if age appropriate)
~Fully vaccinated
~Microchipped
~Heartworm tested
~Maintained on heartworm prevention
~Treated for fleas and ticks
~Dewormed as needed

Adopters can feel confident knowing their new companion has received essential care through our foster-based rescue program.

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HOW TO APPLY TO ADOPT

If you are interested in adopting, please understand that clicking “I’m Interested” or submitting an inquiry through Petfinder is not an adoption application.

To be considered:

Submit an adoption application through our website
Our volunteer team reviews all applications carefully
Dogs are matched based on best fit, not first-come, first-served

Because we are a volunteer-run nonprofit rescue, application review can take up to 10 days, and sometimes longer depending on volume.

If you do not hear from us after that time, it means we have chosen not to move forward with your application.

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ABOUT OUR FOSTER-BASED RESCUE

We are a foster-based nonprofit dog rescue located in Kentucky. Our dogs live in foster homes rather than in a public shelter setting, which helps us better understand their personalities, routines, and needs before adoption.

This allows us to make thoughtful placement decisions that support long-term success for both the dog and adopter.

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Although our dogs are fostered in Kentucky, we also offer transport for approved adopters in select locations.

Current transport locations:

~Greenwood, Indiana
~Wilmington, Ohio
~Washington, Pennsylvania

Transport is available only after:

Application approval
Deposit payment
Signed transport agreement

A transport label means the dog may travel through our scheduled transport program once these steps are completed.

More details: https://davincisdream.org/transport/

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
~Is this dog still available?

If the dog is listed and does not show adoption pending on our website, we are still accepting applications.

Please note that many dogs receive multiple applications.

~Is the dog potty trained?

Unless specifically stated in the dog’s bio, assume potty training is still in progress.

Many rescue dogs come from difficult backgrounds and may need patience, consistency, and training in their new home.

~Do you respond to every application?

We review every application carefully, but due to the volume we receive, we cannot respond individually to every applicant.

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THANK YOU

Thank you for considering adoption through Da Vinci’s Dream. Every adoption helps us continue rescuing dogs in need and placing them in loving homes.

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.

At Da Vinci's Dream, our mission is to save and improve the lives of cats and dogs in need. We...