Adopt a Yorkie
Your Perfect Yorkshire Terrier Companion, Matched with Care
Bringing a Yorkie into your home is a decision that deserves the same care and attention the breed is known for. Yorkie Rehoming & Adoptions (YR) is South Africa’s dedicated adoption specialist for Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkie-cross companions, matching each dog with a family who understands exactly what a Yorkie needs to thrive.
Every Yorkie adoption follows a 100% cage-free process — your future companion stays safely in their current home, never a cage or shelter facility, until your match is fully verified and ready.
Our Yorkie Adoption Process
01
The Application
Your journey starts with a detailed profile of your home, lifestyle, and experience with small breeds.
02
the consultation
A private conversation with our specialists to talk through what your specific Yorkie needs to settle in well.
03
The Direct Match
We arrange a private, home-to-home introduction — a fully cage-free handover, in a calm and familiar environment for your new companion.
Ready to meet your new companion? Browse our current Yorkies below, or start your profile today.
Adopt a Yorkie ~ Latest Available Yorkshire Terriers to Adopt
Last Updated | 2 November 2026 | 07:23 SAST
Adoption Status
All Our Yorkies Are Currently Safe in Forever Homes!
Because of our highly successful 100% cage-free matching process, our available Yorkshire Terriers are usually adopted very quickly. If you are an owner needing to surrender a dog, please know that we have a waiting list of vetted families ready to provide a loving home.
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Adoption Pending
Adoption Pending ~ Backup applications welcome. All Yorkies listed here have been successfully matched and undergoing their final family-to-family introduction. We are currently still accepting backup applications for these Yorkshire Terriers.
The Advantage of Adopting Through YR
Yorkie Rehoming & Adoptions (YR) offers a focused alternative to general small-dog rescue platforms. Because we work exclusively with Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkie-crosses, every profile we build comes from a genuine understanding of this specific breed — not a one-size-fits-all small-dog checklist.
Whether you’re in Gauteng, the Western Cape, or elsewhere in South Africa, our goal is the same: a calm, cage-free, home-to-home transition for every Yorkie in our care. To understand more about how and why we do things this way, read our story, or explore the Yorkshire Terrier breed guide for a deeper look at what this breed needs long-term.
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The YR Standard for Yorkie Adoptions
Adopting through Yorkie Rehoming & Adoptions means choosing precision over volume. As a specialist bridge between families, we make sure every health record and personality detail is fully transparent before your journey begins.
Our cage-free philosophy isn’t just a preference — it’s a promise that every Yorkie’s emotional wellbeing comes first, all the way through to a stable, successful placement in your home.