BEWARE OF STARYORKIE.COM IN CA, Encino

[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by hugeyorkieluv

I was checking out some websites and come across this one. www.staryorkie.com
I was a little alarmed because of all the breeds they had for sale.
yorkies, pugs, poms, maltese and and more...
They are located in my state so i gave them a call and asked if i could come see the pups. Gina, the lady selling the pups told me i could come by in a few days, i asked if i could see the parents of the pups also and she told me that all the pups she had available were from Korea and shipped to her at 6 weeks old. this immediately teriffied me. All i could think about was those poor dogs stuck in puppy mills in Korea. they probably dont have any regulations there for dog owns.
So i called the local humane society, apparently they have been to Gina and Bens house many times but were not able to shut them down because it is actually legal to get dogs shipped in from other countries!!!
I just felt so helpless. I wrote to our states representatives and the other politicans about this and asked them to pass a law so that out of country puppy mills wont profit from the USA.
I have not gotten any replies but i do enourage any one who is equally upset about this to do so.
And please stay way from star yorkie kennels. Buying from them is only supporting the torture that these poor animals go through on a daily basis.

Isn't that just awful. Those poor babies. I hope they can stop them, wonder what other States are buying puppies from out of Country? Is there any sites on the web selling puppies through Korea? I mean don't U have to have solid proof before U write anyone? I don't know I'm new at this and trying to learn the laws and what to do and not to do. How in the world do they find people like this in other Countries? Word of mouth? Newspapers? Just wondering how and where they get started in this.

[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by KathyinCali

I'm not surprised you posted this. I was very close to getting my Yorkie from them but a couple of things happened. One, on their website, the puppies that were "sold" turned up for sale again a couple of weeks later. When I asked why this was Gina said it was because it didn't work out with the owner? For one puppy I could understand but it happened with three. Second, they couldn't give me the lineage of their puppies. I sensed something wasn't right and got my baby elsewhere. This OP shows you can never be too careful and to follow your instincts.

BTW - I live less than five miles from them

I know how U feel, or at least some of it. Go look at my thread here:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...83#post1907883

Some of these here in this post don't live to far from me either. I don't see how U can live that close it would drive me batty, I'd be one driving by just to see if I could get a peek at the puppies or be making calls to go in and view them.

I went to the http://www.millbusters.com/forums/index.php I didn't even know it was around, I'm gonna join it too if I can. I had no really idea how bad the puppy mills was here in Indiana & still don't I'm still trying to see/figure out what I can do to help put some of these guys here close to me out of buisness. Good luck in U're fight and I hope U can get something done!

[gigis_mom]

I too have visited the Star Yorkie Kennel and was pleased with what I saw. I got my little girl Gigi from Ben and Gina. It is obvious that they love these pups based on the temperment of their dogs. I am living on a fixed income and Ben was the ONLY breeder that wasn't in it purely for profit. Anyone can speculate but only those of us who have been there can testify as to any conditions at the kennel. I for one entered the raffel and hope to God I win.

[Yorkiefan49]

Originally Posted by gigis_mom

I too have visited the Star Yorkie Kennel and was pleased with what I saw. I got my little girl Gigi from Ben and Gina. It is obvious that they love these pups based on the temperment of their dogs. I am living on a fixed income and Ben was the ONLY breeder that wasn't in it purely for profit. Anyone can speculate but only those of us who have been there can testify as to any conditions at the kennel. I for one entered the raffel and hope to God I win.

Dear Gigis Mom,

I responded to you on the other thread you posted on and thought I would copy it to here too for all to read.


Gigi's Mom~~~
I am subscribed and had harsh opinions on the other forum you posted on....so I came here to respond to you.....First of all, if you were TRULY here to research and learn from YT, then welcome. However, I find it very interesting that the ONLY 2 posts you had were to tell how great Ben and Gina are. (Gina~Gigi???...hmmmm...similar) Anyway, there are a few things I hope you will learn here. #1 as we told Ben in his other forum that its funny that the only people who back him are newbies with only one or two posts...and funny as it is...that actually makes Ben look even worse!! (Dont forget that we all also know the trick that the same people can and DO sign on here with several different screen names trying to act like someone else and say good things about themselveles and lemme tell ya...thats old!!) and
#2 the word teacup is EXTREMELY frowned upon around here. "Teacups" are not recognized as breed standard because they are unhealthy and it is plain cruel to breed small mothers for even smaller pups. I dont think you are in the right place if you are looking to change anyone's opinion of that. HOWEVER Gigi~~ If you are legit, then I truly hope to see more posts from you on say, maybe the health and diet threads etc....because now that you are a "teacup" owner..I hope you recognize that you have a VERY fragile precious baby that needs EXTREME care and caution. I would rather hope you use these forums to promote your knowledge of care for these small babies instead of promoting STAR......com~~~because, to put it simply, if you havent already caught on from the other thread you posted on too....we simply will never buy that Ben and Gina are nothing but a PUPPYMILL. Thanks, and best of luck with your precious pup.

[gigis_mom]

I can understand that it looks like I only sighned up to toot Ben and Gina's horn, however it's with great surprise that I found them talked about on this site! Because of how gratefull I am is exactly why I felt I had to join and right a wrong. I am new to the Yorkie breed and will continue to share and ask for help/advice. I was at Star Yorkie Kennel on Friday April 4, 2008 and that is when I became Gigi's mom. As I learn the site I will try to put a picture of Gigi and I under my name like all of you. I will also update you on how she's doing. Right now I am Having difficulty switching Gigi to a doggie litter pan? Any suggestions? I am disabled and can not get her outside quick enough sometimes. I also rent so I can not install a doggie door which was how she was trained. Hope to hear from you all soon? Tonya-Antioch, CA

[katelin]

Hi Tanya,

Welcome to YT. I hope you find good information and support for your new little Gigi here. We would love to see pictures.

I'm no help with a litter pan. Sorry.

[Yorkiefan49]

Originally Posted by gigis_mom

I can understand that it looks like I only sighned up to toot Ben and Gina's horn, however it's with great surprise that I found them talked about on this site! Because of how gratefull I am is exactly why I felt I had to join and right a wrong. I am new to the Yorkie breed and will continue to share and ask for help/advice. I was at Star Yorkie Kennel on Friday April 4, 2008 and that is when I became Gigi's mom. As I learn the site I will try to put a picture of Gigi and I under my name like all of you. I will also update you on how she's doing. Right now I am Having difficulty switching Gigi to a doggie litter pan? Any suggestions? I am disabled and can not get her outside quick enough sometimes. I also rent so I can not install a doggie door which was how she was trained. Hope to hear from you all soon? Tonya-Antioch, CA

Dear Tonya,

Im sorry if I personally offended you in my previous post. My thoughts about Star Yorkie do not relay onto you as a fellow Yorkie Mommy and Lover. So as a new mommy, please accept my apology and welcome.

As for the litter pan question, I am also looking into trying that as I am moving and believe that type of potty training may now suit Pokey and I best. Im starting to research litter pan as opposed to my original indoor method of the pee pad. Anyway, in the near future I plan to post this question in the training section. I believe we may both find some good advice there. Id be happy to share with you any info I find. Take care and again, welcome to YT

[urbnalbino]

I can't believe this person had the nerve to sign up here. Ben, 'with all the respect' if your family is such a reputable breeder, please post pics of your wife's family's breeding operation in Korea. I saw a PETA video that shows the open markets in those countries that sells dogs and cats that are chopped up on the spot for dinner. YUCK. For all we know, the sick puppies that no one wants to eat were shipped off to the US to the poor unsuspecting buyer.

[staryorkie]

I found this site who has a detailed instruction on how to train Gigi to go in the box. Check it our and let me know what you think.

How To Litter Box Train Your Dog

P.S
Thanks again for the support.

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by urbnalbino

I can't believe this person had the nerve to sign up here. Ben, 'with all the respect' if your family is such a reputable breeder, please post pics of your wife's family's breeding operation in Korea. I saw a PETA video that shows the open markets in those countries that sells dogs and cats that are chopped up on the spot for dinner. YUCK. For all we know, the sick puppies that no one wants to eat were shipped off to the US to the poor unsuspecting buyer.

Yes please Ben, I'd like to see pictures as well. If you think the puppymills here in the USA are bad you should see the mills overseas. They don't have laws to protect people, you think they have them to protect animals. Elaine

[jrsygal37]

Don't get worked up. Nothing we say effects him or others like him. The best we can do is educate people and hope they see it for what it is. You'll never see pictures of where these pups come from. Someone else asked too and I think they said that he told them it was not possible to get the pictures. All brokers have the same statement "They have family overseas that breed." It's a crock. They save a lot of money buying these pups from overseas. It's the new market place. And you can't imagine how cheap they get them for. I've seen one person selling a "Designer dog." for $800. That dog was bought from overseas. Figure the cost of shipping and what they have to make to stay in business and they probably paid $100 for that dog if that. Elaine

[lastellaequi]

Originally Posted by gigis_mom

I too have visited the Star Yorkie Kennel and was pleased with what I saw. I got my little girl Gigi from Ben and Gina. It is obvious that they love these pups based on the temperment of their dogs. I am living on a fixed income and Ben was the ONLY breeder that wasn't in it purely for profit. Anyone can speculate but only those of us who have been there can testify as to any conditions at the kennel. I for one entered the raffel and hope to God I win.

How many breeders did you talk to?

[FL Tink]

Originally Posted by Yorkiefan49

Dear Gigis Mom,

I responded to you on the other thread you posted on and thought I would copy it to here too for all to read.


Gigi's Mom~~~
I am subscribed and had harsh opinions on the other forum you posted on....so I came here to respond to you.....First of all, if you were TRULY here to research and learn from YT, then welcome. However, I find it very interesting that the ONLY 2 posts you had were to tell how great Ben and Gina are. (Gina~Gigi???...hmmmm...similar) Anyway, there are a few things I hope you will learn here. #1 as we told Ben in his other forum that its funny that the only people who back him are newbies with only one or two posts...and funny as it is...that actually makes Ben look even worse!! (Dont forget that we all also know the trick that the same people can and DO sign on here with several different screen names trying to act like someone else and say good things about themselveles and lemme tell ya...thats old!!) and
#2 the word teacup is EXTREMELY frowned upon around here. "Teacups" are not recognized as breed standard because they are unhealthy and it is plain cruel to breed small mothers for even smaller pups. I dont think you are in the right place if you are looking to change anyone's opinion of that. HOWEVER Gigi~~ If you are legit, then I truly hope to see more posts from you on say, maybe the health and diet threads etc....because now that you are a "teacup" owner..I hope you recognize that you have a VERY fragile precious baby that needs EXTREME care and caution. I would rather hope you use these forums to promote your knowledge of care for these small babies instead of promoting STAR......com~~~because, to put it simply, if you havent already caught on from the other thread you posted on too....we simply will never buy that Ben and Gina are nothing but a PUPPYMILL. Thanks, and best of luck with your precious pup.

Well, thanks for doing the reseach for me because i was just about to go and see her other posts!!

[FL Tink]

This is my thought:

We dont have enough puppies here in the US already that they have to be shipped in? No one needs to expect any photos of the kennels out of the US. They would just be fabricated anyway
I will never get over the raffle. I think it is irresponsible and does not show to me they care where there puppies end up.
And to Gigi's mom...thanks for saying you just signed up to "toot' their horn, because now I will not have to continue to wonder.

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by staryorkie

I found this site who has a detailed instruction on how to train Gigi to go in the box. Check it our and let me know what you think.

How To Litter Box Train Your Dog

P.S
Thanks again for the support.

no one is supporting you with fake posts wtitten by yourself