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Yorkies Available for Adoption in South Africa

Meet Yorkies, Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkie-type small dogs currently looking for suitable homes through SA Yorkie Rescue. Each profile shows the dog's location, age and a link to the full listing. Browse the current listings below, then apply through the official adoption path if a dog feels like a realistic fit for your home.

Looking for a small rescue dog to adopt?

These listings are the best place to start if you searched for Yorkies for adoption, Yorkshire Terrier rescue, or small dogs for adoption in South Africa.

Want dogs in your province?

For province-specific searches, use the matching landing page so you see local listings first.

GautengYorkies available for adoption in Gauteng - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.Western CapeYorkies available for adoption in Western Cape - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.KwaZulu-NatalYorkies available for adoption in KwaZulu-Natal - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.Eastern CapeYorkies available for adoption in Eastern Cape - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.Free StateYorkies available for adoption in Free State - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.North WestYorkies available for adoption in North West - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.MpumalangaYorkies available for adoption in Mpumalanga - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.LimpopoYorkies available for adoption in Limpopo - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.Northern CapeYorkies available for adoption in Northern Cape - view live listings, adoption guidance and province-specific FAQ.
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Luna (#1352)

Luna (#1352)

Adoption in process

Wonderboom, Pretoria, Gauteng •

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Clo, Ralphy (#1308)

Clo, Ralphy (#1308)

To be homed together

Gauteng (Heidelberg) • 4 years

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Chanelle (#1331)

Chanelle (#1331)

Gauteng, Van Riebeeck Park, Kempton Park • 14 years

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Neels (#1321)

Neels (#1321)

Secunda, Mpumalanga • 3 years

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Mufasa (#1334)

Mufasa (#1334)

Gauteng, Van Riebeeck Park, Kempton Park • 12 years

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Mushu, Blazer, Angel

Mushu, Blazer, Angel

To be homed together

Pretoria, Gauteng • 7, 14 & 10 years

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Ayko, Hilton

Ayko, Hilton

Adoption in process
To be homed together

Springs, Gauteng • 10 & 8 years

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Blossom, Prins (#1339)

Blossom, Prins (#1339)

To be homed together

Centurion, Gauteng • 7 years

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Diamond

Diamond

Adoption in process

Knysna, Western Cape • 10 years

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Mia, Milo

Mia, Milo

To be homed together

Montagu, Western Cape • 4 years

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Frodo, Floki

Frodo, Floki

To be homed together

Parklands, Cape Town, Western Cape • 5 years

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Bonded Pair, Mature Female (#1328)

Bonded Pair, Mature Female (#1328)

To be homed together

Kempton Park, Gauteng • 2 years

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Ruby (#1309)

Ruby (#1309)

Krugersdorp, Gauteng • 5 years

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Buddy (#1309)

Buddy (#1309)

Krugersdorp, Gauteng • 3 years

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Luigi (#1337)

Luigi (#1337)

Adoption in process

Pretoria, Gauteng • 2 years

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Nugget (#1337)

Nugget (#1337)

Adoption in process

Pretoria, Gauteng • 2 years

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How to adopt from this page

Each card shows a dog's photo, name, location, age and a link to the full profile. Click through to read the complete story, then apply via the official form if the dog suits your home. Matching is done case by case, not first-click-served.

Yorkie adoption tips before you apply

Match the dog, not just the photoAge, temperament, health needs and home fit matter more than appearance.
Be realistic about locationSome matches are practical within province; others may need travel. Be clear about what works for you.
Expect screeningApplications are reviewed for suitability, not processed as first-come-first-served. That protects the dog.

Frequently asked questions about adoption listings

How do I adopt a Yorkie from these listings?

Review each profile carefully, then submit the official SA Yorkie Rescue adoption application if a listed dog suits your home, location and lifestyle.

Are all listed Yorkies still available?

These profiles are refreshed from the active rescue listing feed. If a dog is marked as adoption-in-process, keep watching for new dogs or subscribe for alerts.

Can I visit a Yorkie before applying?

The rescue process starts with an application and suitability review, not drop-in visits. Read the adoption process page for the full path.

What if no listed Yorkie is right for me?

Subscribe for adoption alerts so you hear when new Yorkies are listed. Rushing into a poor match is not in the dog's interest or yours.

Do you help with Yorkie-type crossbreeds?

SA Yorkie Rescue mainly lists Yorkies and Yorkie-type small dogs. If the listing fits, the same welfare-first process applies.