Surrender my Yorkie: Yorkshire Terrier held safely, representing SA Yorkie Rehoming's private 100% cage-free rehoming process

Surrender My Yorkie: A Safe, Private Rehoming Alternative

If you’ve typed ‘surrender my Yorkie‘ into Google, you’re likely carrying a mix of guilt and anxiety about the decision — and neither should be there. We understand that unexpected life changes happen, and seeking help for your beloved companion is an act of deep responsibility.

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Unlike traditional rescue environments, our boutique service offers a dignified, 100% cage-free rehoming alternative. Through our private home-to-home model, your dog transitions directly from your loving arms to a carefully vetted new family

By completing our rehoming form below with as much information as possible about your Yorkshire Terrier, this gives us the information to assess your Yorkie and contact you to discuss the process further, and then to start with our rehoming process.

01 Submit your confidential form ~ 02 We curate a private profile ~ 03 We vet the family ~ 04 Couch-to-couch handover
Need to understand our full matching process before starting? Read our step-by-step Yorkie rehoming guide.

Still have questions? Jump to our FAQ

Judgement Free Rehoming Form

Rehoming Form: SA Yorkie Rehoming logo featuring a stylized Yorkshire Terrier in a circular frame with a vibrant turquoise glow.

Frequently Asked Questions About How to Surrender My Yorkie

Making the heartbreaking decision to surrender your Yorkshire Terrier comes with a lot of natural anxiety and questions. At Yorkie Rehoming & Adoptions, we believe in complete transparency. Below, we have answered the most common questions about our private, 100% cage-free model to give you absolute peace of mind and clarity during this difficult transition.

The safest way is to use a private, home-to-home rehoming network like Yorkie Rehoming & Adoptions (contactable directly at 076 028 6453). Instead of dropping your dog off at a physical kennel, your Yorkie remains safely on your own couch while our specialists privately screen our database of pre-approved adopters. Once the perfect match is selected, your dog transitions directly from your loving arms to their new family, guaranteeing zero cage time.

If you are facing an unexpected life emergency—such as illness, emigration, or sudden downsizing—and need to urgently rehome your Yorkshire Terrier, the very first step is to submit our confidential application. Because we already maintain a private waiting list of fully vetted, breed-experienced families across South Africa, we can often facilitate safe, private placements rapidly, without ever requiring your dog to wait in a shelter facility.

Absolutely not. We operate a strict 100% cage-free, home-to-home model. Your Yorkie will remain safely and comfortably on your own couch until the perfect family is selected, at which point they transition directly to their new family’s home.

We do not discriminate against age or manageable medical conditions. We have many specialized families in our network who specifically seek out senior Yorkies or are equipped to handle dogs with unique medical needs. Please include all details in your confidential form so we can find the perfect match.