Yorkie puppy rescued from a puppymill

[Featherhammer]

My wife and I have been presented the opportunity to adopt a 8-week old female named Rosie that was rescued form a puppymill. I'm apprehensive about her genetic disposition coming from such a place. I'm curious for any information regarding her health and future.

I know that someone needs to love her no matter her health, but I want to know what to expect. Thanks,

[yorkieusa]

Is it possible for you to take her for a vet check before you decide?

[Lcristine]

HI
I used to have two chihuahuas that were rescued from a puppy mill when I was in High school, I loved them, their family was having a baby so I took them both. They were not ok around kids. they lived long happy lives and never had health problems.
you may have good luck too, since yours is a puppy 8 weeks old

[Featherhammer]

I don't think that we'll be able to bring her to the vet before hand. I don't know if poor genetics would be something they could check at such a young age. Someone needs to love her so I think we'll take the chance.

[Featherhammer]

Good to know, thanks!

[linsvs]

I would also take a chance with tis baby.. She could turn out to be perfect.. Either way you are right she needs someone to take care of her and love her..

[ARCHIE]

Good for you. Congratulations on giving this little one a chance in life.
Be patient and love her. Buddy was taken away from his parent's at
around 8wks and sent from Hungary to the USA where I bought him. Didn't know about brookers, pet stores etc. at the time.
At around 1yr he started with issues, toy aggression, food aggression
etc. They say that if they are taken to soon they don't learn social
skills and may have behavior problems later. I don't know if that's the
case but we worked threw it. I just wanted to tell you that if they
should occur you can work threw them with training and Ceaser Millan
He got us threw it and today he is just the bestest!
Bless your both and good luck I'm sure it will be fine.

[TLC]

I would take the chance. There are so many babies that need homes. With the amount of puppymills and back yard breeders there are in this country, lately, it seems to be virtually impossible to avoid getting one of those pups.
It's a chance no matter what or where

Rescuing is the BEST thing you can do - GO FOR IT

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Featherhammer

I don't think that we'll be able to bring her to the vet before hand. I don't know if poor genetics would be something they could check at such a young age. Someone needs to love her so I think we'll take the chance.

What group has her now? Most rescue groups or shelters have had puppies vet checked to a degree before placing them in new homes. Of course this is not an in depth exam that would exclude genetic issues that would require additional testing to determine...

[Featherhammer]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

What group has her now? Most rescue groups or shelters have had puppies vet checked to a degree before placing them in new homes. Of course this is not an in depth exam that would exclude genetic issues that would require additional testing to determine...

She is with Good Dog Rescue, who just relocated to our town of Fort Collins, CO. I think they were part of rescue efforts in Iowa floods. We're going to meet with them, shortly, and bring her to her new home and family.

[Winston's Mom]

I rescued my Maemi from a Puppymill. She is about 5 years old and 3.8 lbs. She was in really bad shape when I got her but we got through it. She is wonderful. You're doing a good thing. The rewards are so worth it.

Goodluck. Take Rosie to the Vet when you get her. They can check her out for you.

[Nancy1999]

Good luck, many people buy from puppy mills and have no idea that this is the case. Pet stores and websites sales are furnished through puppy mills and backyard breeders. Usually I'm against someone from buying a puppy mill dog, and saying they rescued it because this dog will be replaced by another, and it's parents will continue to live in horrible conditions. However, in your case it's a true rescue. Check out the rescue group, and make sure it's a legitimate rescue. Many breeders are getting more business savvy and opening up their own rescues. A rescued dog usually costs no more than $300, and is always neutered, I'm not sure about puppies, but please make sure this is not just a way for a puppy miller to dispose of his dogs.

I'm a little suspicious of Good Dog Rescue, here is the website: Welcome to Good Dog! Rescue Why were they having a problem following state regulations? State regulations are usually extreemly easy to follow for all, but the very worse. Please check into this more.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

hmm that is strange...

to the op...welcome to Yt..glad you found us!

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Featherhammer

She is with Good Dog Rescue, who just relocated to our town of Fort Collins, CO. I think they were part of rescue efforts in Iowa floods. We're going to meet with them, shortly, and bring her to her new home and family.

YAY

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Featherhammer

She is with Good Dog Rescue, who just relocated to our town of Fort Collins, CO. I think they were part of rescue efforts in Iowa floods. We're going to meet with them, shortly, and bring her to her new home and family.

I'm so glad you are going to give it a try. I'm happy that little yorkie will have a chance at a nice life. I'd love to see how things go. She's probably a little sweetie.