Beware of Pauley's Pups in Richmond,VA

[Yummy84]

Hi everyone. I just wanted to put this out to everyone that pauley's pups is somewhere you do not want to get your puppy from. My dog Miso is currently 15 pounds when I was told he would be tiny and besides that he has major skin allergies that has me taking him to the doctor everytime the season changes. When his skin allergies first appeared not only was he bald on the bottom half of him from all the scratching but my vet bill was enormous I wouldn't be suprised if I had spent about 7,000 dollars on just his health. I tried calling the owner directly to ask about the allergies but no one picked up. Not only that but when we got Miso he ate like crazy as if he was starved. All their dogs are in groups in a giant crate depending on the type of dog. I should have known something was shady right when I went in. I love him to death though and he is such a sweet dog. A dog with a great personality came out of that hell hole so I'm grateful to them for that but nonetheless they are the very shady and should not be trusted.

[rxybabe17]

I am so sorry. I had heard good things about them too. This lady I know got a chi from there. Her vet hight recommended them. I almost went there for my 2nd yorkie and then a poodle. I am so glad we didn't. I can't beleive the vet recommened them, it makes me wonder how good of a vet they are. Thanks for the post.

[I Love Bailey]

Originally Posted by Yummy84

Hi everyone. I just wanted to put this out to everyone that pauley's pups is somewhere you do not want to get your puppy from. My dog Miso is currently 15 pounds when I was told he would be tiny and besides that he has major skin allergies that has me taking him to the doctor everytime the season changes. When his skin allergies first appeared not only was he bald on the bottom half of him from all the scratching but my vet bill was enormous I wouldn't be suprised if I had spent about 7,000 dollars on just his health. I tried calling the owner directly to ask about the allergies but no one picked up. Not only that but when we got Miso he ate like crazy as if he was starved. All their dogs are in groups in a giant crate depending on the type of dog. I should have known something was shady right when I went in. I love him to death though and he is such a sweet dog. A dog with a great personality came out of that hell hole so I'm grateful to them for that but nonetheless they are the very shady and should not be trusted.

What a shame the breeder doesn't take better care of her puppies!
Have you had Miso allergy tested? It is a blood test, the cost here is about $150.00, it might help cut down your vet bills.
I am glad he is so loved by you, and has a wonderful home!

[RRC]

Also, before allergy testing, has he been treated with a round of imivectine (hope that is spelled right). Sarcoptic mange is frequently misdiagnosed as allergies and is very hard to diagnose as the mites are almost never recovered on skin scrapings. Hair loss is common with this. Do a goggle search on dog parasites and see if you think this could be the problem. I read that some vets won't even do allergy testing until the dog has not responded to a round of imivectine ( pretty sure the spelling is wrong, sorry).
Hope this helps.

[Yummy84]

Miso's vet at is wonderful and she kept on testing him on everything to not put him on oral steroids but eventually it got so bad that we had to. He is actually fine during the winter but over the spring and summer it can get really bad so she gave me a prescription of steroids handy for when it does get bad i give him half of it and then ween him off a little later when the season passes. I wish it were those parasites but she already tested him for that and a few other things such as the possibility of him being allergic to fox feces since I live near a wooded area but nothing came up. I even have him on allergen free food. I just thought I would mention Pauley's pups because if you go there in person you'll notice it is not the best place for a dog and I remember when I got Miso the stench of him was so bad it wouldn't go away for a week literally. All the dogs there look unhealthy to so my best advice is to NEVER buy a dog from them

[I Love Bailey]

Originally Posted by Yummy84

I just thought I would mention Pauley's pups because if you go there in person you'll notice it is not the best place for a dog and I remember when I got Miso the stench of him was so bad it wouldn't go away for a week literally. All the dogs there look unhealthy to so my best advice is to NEVER buy a dog from them

Have you reported this breeder to the local animal control so they can go investigate? If not I would...if you are not sure how to do it ask your vet for contact numbers in your area.