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06-13-2008, 08:16 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Pet store puppy for resale? I found this on a classified site called Kijiji in my local area. This is Alex, he's adorable! I contacted the seller who just doesn't have time for him anymore (something I think should've been researched before such an impluse buy). She got him from a pet store for $1900. She says he's healthy and playful. He's two months old. I looked up his breeder from the name she gave me, Jerry Willett. Of course puppy mill but then again any breeder selling to pet stores aren't good. I got my first puppy from a pet store that my ex got for me and it was so sad. This guy is so cute but going into that route again makes me really scared, then again puppies from puppy mills are "saved" all the time right? When I found out he was a pet store puppy I told her my past experience and she said she'd lower the price for me. I'm so torn. Sorry her pictures are a little blurry.
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06-13-2008, 09:42 AM | #2 |
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| Well buying from pet store puppies do support the puppy mills.. but the thing is he was already sold. Now he just needs a loving home and i am sure u will be able to give that to him. Best of Luck with everything and hope all goes well =D |
06-13-2008, 09:47 AM | #3 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Can you get a health test, I'm wondering if maybe something hasn't shown up at this age, and the baby needs expensive surgery. If you can afford it, fine. Can you ask to speak with her vet?
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06-13-2008, 09:48 AM | #4 |
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| You can't help the circumstances of this little guy. The owner is choosing to rehome. I guess this was her way to ensure that the little boy would be seen by more people. I would have to say go ahead and rescue him. I may be in a minority but if the owner would have wanted to "bother" looking for a new home it wouldn't have been wrong for someone to get him.
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06-13-2008, 09:53 AM | #5 |
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06-13-2008, 09:55 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Wait a minute....he's two months old...that's 8 weeks. Just how long has this person had him? I don't think pet stores even sell puppies at less than 8 weeks old.
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06-13-2008, 09:57 AM | #7 |
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| I agree. My little one was originally bought from a broker/petstore. I got her out of the classified section of our local paper. The damage has been done. He was bought and paid for and that store could give a hoot where he is now. You're not supporting a pet store - you are buying him second hand. The person that originally bought him supported the store and mill. If you love him then take him. I would however, get her way down on the price. That is too high. You can get a pup from a reputable breeder that has given you a health guarantee and who knows the pedigree of her parents. Best of luck. Elaine |
06-13-2008, 09:58 AM | #8 | |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Quote:
I didn't even catch that - you've always have a great eye for details. Something's fishy.
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06-13-2008, 10:09 AM | #9 | |
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and he is only 8 weeks old...how long have this lady had him? 4,5,6 weeks...my goodness..nonetheless he is a cutie!
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06-13-2008, 10:15 AM | #10 |
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| Will she let you come and visit the puppy?
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06-13-2008, 10:28 AM | #11 |
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| I dont know where she bought him but i have seen them in stores here in tn for sell at 6 weeks
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06-13-2008, 03:44 PM | #12 | |
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Usually not the smaller breeds.
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06-13-2008, 03:51 PM | #13 |
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| I saw a yorkie in the pet store 2 weeks ago. I asked her how old he was and she said 6wks and that she just got him in that day.. She said, I also have 2 other ones right down here that are 7wks old....if you are interested..I said no thank you, I do not support puppy mills...I was only in there because my children wanted to go see the snakes and birds... |
06-13-2008, 04:37 PM | #14 |
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| He sure is a little cutie!! Looks bigger than 2mos to me though. Maybe its due to his background, those pet store puppies tend to be on the bigger side, IF they even tell you the right age. Reminds me of Koda at about 3-4 mos A little fruit bat, lol! |
06-13-2008, 04:44 PM | #15 |
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| Alex is super cute!!!!
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