Latest Available Yorkies
These profiles are refreshed from the active rescue listing feed so adopters can quickly see which Yorkies still need homes.
Not sure where to start?
If you are trying to rehome your own Yorkie, do not use the adoption path. Start with surrender support so the rescue team can triage the case properly. If you want to welcome a Yorkie into your home, read the adoption process first and then apply for a suitable match.
How SA Yorkie Rescue helps owners and adopters
Need to surrender a Yorkie?
If your circumstances have changed, SA Yorkie Rescue, also known as SAYR, helps assess urgency, behaviour, health and location so the safest next step can be planned for your dog.
See how rescue-led rehoming works before you submit if you want a clearer picture of what happens next.
Get surrender helpWant to adopt a Yorkie?
Browse available Yorkies, Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkie-type small dogs, apply for a suitable match, and follow the rescue team’s screening and placement process with clear expectations from the start.
Browse live Yorkie listings first if you want to understand what types of dogs are currently available.
Start adoption pathHow the process works
Surrenderers and adopters start with the correct form so the rescue team has the right context early.
SAYR looks at urgency, temperament, health needs, location and home suitability before advising next steps.
Yorkies are matched to homes case by case, not simply first-come-first-served.
The goal is a stable, welfare-first outcome for the dog and realistic expectations for the human involved.
Why people trust SA Yorkie Rescue
Prepare properly before you adopt
Adoption works better when homes understand the breed before they apply. For practical, rescue-safe owner education, read the Yorkiesa guides on everyday Yorkie care, health warning signs, and feeding routines.
Get email alerts for newly available Yorkies
Join the SAYR adoption alerts list and we’ll let you know when new Yorkies become available for adoption.
What you will receive
Use this list for people who specifically want updates about Yorkies available for adoption.
- New adoption listings
- Occasional digest-style updates
- Links back to the live SAYR adoption pages
List: SAYR Adoption Alerts
Coverage across South Africa
SAYR supports Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier and small-dog adoption pathways across South Africa, with especially strong visibility through Gauteng, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Western Cape and Cape Town rescue listings.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can SAYR help with a surrender?
Urgency depends on the dog’s circumstances, location and available placement options, so detailed form info helps the team triage faster.
How are adopters screened?
Homes are matched to each Yorkie’s needs, temperament, age and care requirements rather than simple first-come-first-served timing.
Do you help senior Yorkies or bonded dogs?
Yes — senior dogs and dogs that need to stay together can still be assessed and placed carefully when the right home is available.
Can I get help if I’m outside Gauteng or Western Cape?
Yes. SAYR’s support is not limited to one city, and the best route is to use the correct surrender or adoption path with full details.
Need help now?
If you need to rehome your Yorkie, start the surrender path. If you’re ready to adopt, review the process first and then apply for a suitable match.