How does adopting a Yorkie work?

Adopting a Yorkshire Terrier usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Yorkie is matched with the right home.

What should I know before adopting a Yorkshire Terrier?

Before adopting a Yorkie, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Yorkie can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

How can I find Yorkie dogs available for adoption near me?

Browse the listings on this page to see Yorkshire Terrier dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Yorkies closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.

Is there a fee to adopt a Yorkie?

Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

Yorkshire Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Plymouth, Devon

10 Yorkie dogs for adoption near Plymouth, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Yorkie dogs available for adoption in and around Plymouth, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Yorkie ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Yorkie that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Yorkie breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

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Crouton
6 hours ago
- 9 Years Old
Crouton's ideal home Say hello to the absolutely gorgeous Crouton. He's looking for a retirement home where he can lap up all the fusses and spend plenty of time horizontal! Crouton is quite an easygoing lad, but his partying days are surely behind him now and he is all about relaxation. For this reason he can share his home with secondary school aged children and above,

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (86mi)
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Pombon
4 days ago
- 1 Year Old
Pombon's ideal home Pombon is just as cute and fun as the Pok�mon she's named after. She is looking to be the only dog in the house as she can be worried by other Dogs. She is looking to live with children 11 + with visiting children 8+. She loves hanging out with her careers here at the centre and loves spending time outside. Her favourite thing to do is climb into your lap

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (86mi)
5
Nigel
2 weeks ago
- 3 Years Old
Nigel's ideal home Meet Nigel, our angelic Yorkie X Frenchie looking for his forever home! Nigel is not the biggest fan of Dogs, and can be quite vocal when seeing them. For this reason, he would like to be the only dog in the home. He is a cuddly, bouncy baby and loves his people. He is able to live with children 10yrs+ that are sensible. Nigel loves getting out and about,

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (86mi)
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Raven
3 weeks ago
- 3 Years Old
Raven's ideal home Meet lovely Raven, a gorgeous 3-year-old Frenchie x Yorkie looking for her forever home. Raven must live with another dog, as she really comes out of her shell around her canine friends and gains lots of confidence from them. She may be able to live with older, quiet children who understand she needs space and time to build trust, as she can be a little

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (96mi)
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Lola
- 8 Years Old
Lola's ideal home Lola is a 8 year old Terrier mix. She is ready to find her forever home with her best buddy Louis. Lola is a very sweet friendly girl that takes everything in her stride. She does have some loss of vision, but due to her amazing personality she does not let this bother her. She loves falling asleep on your lap and being close to her humans. Lola is on some

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (117mi)
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Louis
- 8 Years Old
Louis's ideal home Louis is a wonderful 8 year old Yorkie cross. He is ready to find his forever home with his buddy Lola. They are a very friendly pair that love the company of their humans. They can live with children 11 and above. They would prefer to be the only pets in the home, but can have dog walking buddies out and about. Louis is more of a keen walker than Lola, but

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (117mi)
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Beans
- 10 Years Old
Beans's ideal home Beans is a wonderful 10 year old Terrier cross. He is currently in one of our lovely foster homes and has settled in well. He is now ready to start looking for his forever home. He will need to be the only pet in the home and have quiet walking areas as he can be reactive towards other Dogs. He loves people and has met everybody lovely since being in our

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (117mi)
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Troll
- 1 Year Old
Troll's ideal home Say hello to Troll, our handsome and sweet 1 year old Crossbreed with bunches of character! Troll is currently sharing his kennel with two of his friends and so would like to be rehomed with another dog as he loves the company. This sweetie can be quite nervous and unsure when first meeting new people, but once he gets to know you he really enjoys the

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (86mi)
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Daisy
- 6 Years Old
Daisy's ideal home Daisy is searching for a calm, stable home where she can truly feel secure. She’s had a lot of change in her life, so a predictable routine and patient guidance will help her settle and build confidence. She can be apprehensive when first approached and may be vocal at first, but if you give her a little space and approach gently, she warms up very

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (96mi)
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Molly
- 7 Years Old
Molly's ideal home Molly is a Yorkie cross Jack Russell looking for a loving home. She could live with children aged eleven-years plus. She would benefit from sharing her home with another calm, small dog. Without another dog in the home the time she is left alone will need to be built up gradually. She dislikes being left alone. She has history of being housetrained. She

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (57mi)

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Ramsey
5 days ago
- 5 Years Old
Ramsey's ideal home Ramsey loves getting out to explore and is eager to find his forever home. He is best suited to an adult only home and is looking to be the only dog to set him up to succeed. However, doggy walking friends are still welcome to keep up his social skills. Could you be Ramsey's perfect match? Ramsey is a sensitive but sweet lad who originally came into our

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (151mi)
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Toby
2 weeks ago
- 10 Years Old
Toby's ideal home Sweet little chap Toby is a 10 and a half year old Yorkshire Terrier cross who sometimes finds the world a little overwhelming. Once he knows you he loves nothing more than a cuddle and will happily snuggle down on your lap for a fuss and a snooze. Toby does like a gentle stroll, he can be worried by sudden loud noises, though so does need his adopters to

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (231mi)
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Milo
2 weeks ago
- 10 Years Old
Milo's ideal home Meet Milo, a ten-year-old Yorkie cross Chihuahua who proves that the best companions come in small, gentle packages. This sweet little boy enjoys life at a slower, more relaxed pace and would be perfectly suited to a calm home. Milo will need to be the only pet in the home, but he can still enjoy having some friendly walking companions and calm visiting Dogs

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (174mi)
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Gizmo
2 weeks ago
- 7 Years Old
Gizmo's ideal home Gizmo is a cheerful and affectionate Shih Tzu cross who absolutely loves meeting new people and being the centre of attention. If you enjoy a dog who will happily greet you with excitement and soak up plenty of fuss, Gizmo could be a perfect match. He’s a confident little character around other Dogs of all sizes, whether strolling nicely on lead or

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (215mi)
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Rosie
3 weeks ago
- 5 Years Old
Rosie's ideal home Rosie is a sweet-natured 5-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who enjoys being around people and forming close bonds with her humans. She can be a little timid when first meeting new people or being handled, so she’ll need a patient and understanding home that will give her the time and space to build her confidence at her own pace. Once she feels comfortable,

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (215mi)
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Sykes and Toby
- 8 Years Old
Sykes and Toby's ideal home We’re still getting to know this lovely bonded pair, and they're not quite ready for their forever home just yet. If Sykes and Toby have caught your eye, please add them to your favourites!

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (174mi)
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Ned
- 11 Months Old
Ned's ideal home Ned is on the search for his forever home! He is looking for adopters who are patient and caring. Ned would like to be the only animal in the home and live in a reasonably quiet area away from highly dog-populated areas and main/busy roads that would produce a lot of loud noises. His ideal home would be in the suburbs or a rural area. He enjoys the company of

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (175mi)
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Connie and Flossy
- 9 Years Old
Connie and Flossy's ideal home Connie and Flossy are a sweet, bonded pair who would love to be adopted together. They’re a friendly duo, though Connie can be a bit reserved to start so would love a family who will wait for her to take the initial approaches. While they’ve got a good history around children this pair struggled with a new baby in the home. To keep them at

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (151mi)
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Snoop
- 10 Years Old
Snoop's ideal home Snoop is looking for her forever home where her owners are around for a lot of the time. She could be left 1-2 hours once settled, and her leaving hours can gradually be built up over time. She could live with children 10+, but they would need to respect her space around toys. She can bark at other Dogs when out walking, so Snoop would like a private garden

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (175mi)

Yorkie Dogs for Adoption Near Plymouth, Devon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adopting a Yorkshire Terrier usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Yorkie is matched with the right home.
Before adopting a Yorkie, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Yorkie can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.
Browse the listings on this page to see Yorkshire Terrier dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Yorkies closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.
Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.