Please Help...Can I Sue?

[LuvmyYorkies2]

I'm sorry to hear your baby is suffering and all that you are having to deal with. I don't have much advice for you but I do wish you luck in whatever you decide to do....just please continue to shower your little one with love. It's wonderful what you've done for her thus far.

Have you tried contacting the breeder to inform her of all the complications you've had since you've had her? I'm sure any caring, reputable(although it sounds like she's not) would want to know as an FYI.

Good Luck!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by RachelGenson

I checked out the website and this lady has way too many different kinds of breeds! Im sorry that you litte one has so many problems, I hope that there is a way that something can be done.

She claims to have "designer" dogs too.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I understand that you're frustrated and upset. I would be too. You obviously love your yorkie or you wouldn't have done everything you have up to this point. First, I would get a second opinion. Also, I didn't see what state you are in, but some states have lower costs. It might be cheaper to travel for the surgery if necessary.

If all else fails, rather than let her injury remain untreated, you might consider surrendering her to a good yorkie rescue.

I know this is heartbreaking for you and I can feel your anger. I know it's directed at your breeder and not your furbaby, but I can see how your post could have been misread.

Take care and stay around. You can find a lot of information and support here.

After all this time you pretty much won't stand a chance in court ...and what you may end up spending trying to nail that Puppy Mill/Breeder...maybe spend it on her and write this off to a bad experience - If you love her (and it sure sounds like you do) you have to think of her health first ....if she's in pain - maybe rescue is the way to go.

[yorkieisme]

I'm sorry you are having to deal with this and I am sure you love your little baby. Did this breeder have her "bible" quotes up when you adopted her? I have learned over the years if they talk about God etc. then stay away. Just recently I didn't realize this also means auto mechanics too, until I was $2500 short with a $227.61 problem. Anyway I am looking for a yorkie on the internet, but if I click on one and I see one bible quote I am off and do not look again. People use the bible & God too fool good people like you.

Good luck on finding a vet that will help you, take the advice of others here on what to do, they seem pretty smart when it comes to doing what is right for a yorkie baby.

I personally would hold off on placing her until you have looked at every resource that is available, but don't wait too long.

Good Luck,
J

[C C Kent]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Oh, I wasn't commenting on the OP's choice. I was just answering the question presented. If it wasn't for YorkieTalk I wouldn't have had a clue on what to look for in breeders, this is just not something most people discuss.

My post was poorly worded, I attempted to change from addressing the USDA issue to addressing the OP directly...I wasn't clear about that. I was hoping to make the same point that you are making here. If the buying public were informed as to what a Yorkie should look like, there would be fewer disappointments. Most buyers do get an education, sadly it often comes after the fact.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by C C Kent

My post was poorly worded, I attempted to change from addressing the USDA issue to addressing the OP directly...I wasn't clear about that. I was hoping to make the same point that you are making here. If the buying public were informed as to what a Yorkie should look like, there would be fewer disappointments. Most buyers do get an education, sadly it often comes after the fact.

How true. If you fall in love with Yorkies, you want a puppy who will grow up to look like a Yorkie is supposed to. If you get a puppy from a breeder who is not breeding quality dogs who are excellent representations of the breed, you will end up with a Yorkie that is pretty far off standard. That's why it is so important to get a puppy from a reputable breeder.

This is an excellent article about pet vs. show quality from a Maltese Maltese:

Maltese Show Dog Versus Maltese Pet.....What is the difference?

[JeanieK]

If you adopted a child and it turned out to be less than perfect would you want to get rid of the child?

When it comes to yorkies it is buyer beware. In my opinion, you did not do your homework before you purchased. Most of those issues listed would have been identified by a vet on your well puppy check. Did you take the puppy to the vet withing the first 72 hours?

I would definitely let other know who the breeder is and and warn people not to buy from her, but sueing is for people who have been permanently injured and will have a lessor quality of life due to someone elses negligence.

Everything youi do in life is a risk. We minimize our risk by thinking before we act. Sueing after the fact is not an option.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by yorkieisme

I'm sorry you are having to deal with this and I am sure you love your little baby. Did this breeder have her "bible" quotes up when you adopted her? I have learned over the years if they talk about God etc. then stay away. Just recently I didn't realize this also means auto mechanics too, until I was $2500 short with a $227.61 problem. Anyway I am looking for a yorkie on the internet, but if I click on one and I see one bible quote I am off and do not look again. People use the bible & God too fool good people like you.

Good luck on finding a vet that will help you, take the advice of others here on what to do, they seem pretty smart when it comes to doing what is right for a yorkie baby.

I personally would hold off on placing her until you have looked at every resource that is available, but don't wait too long.

Good Luck,
J

AMEN to that LOL. I too have found that the more people carry on about how honest they are, and what God fearing Christians they are, the faster you should run in the other direction.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by yorkieisme

I'm sorry you are having to deal with this and I am sure you love your little baby. Did this breeder have her "bible" quotes up when you adopted her? I have learned over the years if they talk about God etc. then stay away. J

Puppy mills are notorious for using the word "God", scriptures, etc. on their website to try to scam innocent people.

Being religious doesn't make you a reputable breeder. Just look at the the Amish puppy mills in Lancaster County.

[Wolftrap]

Thank you all for your responses. I do love my dog and would love to have her leg fixed but I just can't afford it. Thank you for pointing out that this breeder runs a puppy mill. I did not know much about Yorkies until AFTER I purchased mine and did more research. I used this breeder based off of a recommendation from someone who purchased their yorkie from her. I do not know if this person has had the same problems though. I'm just really angry that every time I turn around its something else. I used the Care Credit for her first surgery and am still paying that off. I can't just add 3k more to that. I looked on the sticky in this forum regarding lower costing vet care but all of those are income contingent and I make too much to qualify. I have pet insurance that I got a few months ago but her policy specifically states that for this type of injury you must have had the policy for a minimum of 12 months. I live in NY so I'm guessing everything is expensive here. If I found a vet that can do it for under 2k I would consider it. If anyone knows a cheaper vet then please let me know. You guys have always helped me in the past and I really regret that I did not find this site before I purchased my dog. I am going to do some online research on cheaper vets but also unfortunately look into some yorkie rescues to take her to.

[luvmyYorkieJack]

I am sorry to hear about your baby. I hope you can find something to help her out. I don't think this breeder is all she is cracked up to be. I read through her health guarentee and she clearly stated that, "the buyer is responsible for all medical costs for the puppy once the puppy is with the buyer." She goes on to state in her guarentee is that she only covers withing the first year if it is something congenital. If in the event that your dog would have died in the first year, an autopsy would need to be done. If you got the autopsy done at your vet, you cover the cost; if you send the dog to her vet, she will pay for the autopsy.

Here is another passage from her contract, "There are certain disorders and issues that can arise that may be caused by improper diet, environmental factors, and Stress. Since these factors cannot be controlled by me, the breeder, the buyer is responsible for all cost that arise due to these circumstances. All medical or any financial issues incurred by the puppy in this contract are the sole responsibility of the new owner from the date the puppy arrives at his or her new home. There are no acceptations to this for any reason. Terry’s two by Two is not responsible for any vet or medical bills or financial bills that are incurred by the puppy from the date the puppy arrives at his or her new home."

She can easily refute any of your claims. I hate to agree with everyone but I don't think you would be able to hold this contract up in court. For a puppy mill breeder, she's smart. She had every area covered. Good luck with your baby whatever you choose to do.

[DvlshAngel985]

I keep seeing animal cops shows set in NY, where they help people finance medical procedures when the owners can't cover all the costs. I don't know how true this might be, but have you tried looking for something like that?
Sorry, that's the best I could think of.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I keep seeing animal cops shows set in NY, where they help people finance medical procedures when the owners can't cover all the costs. I don't know how true this might be, but have you tried looking for something like that?
Sorry, that's the best I could think of.

Call the ASPCA. They do reduced neutering and spaying, perhaps they
also do reduced sugical precedures as well. They do on the dog's brought
into them so they just may help the public too.
Good luck, hope this works for you.
My daughter had her pug netured there, $50.00, I took Buddy to my vet,
$425.00. Dummy me!

[Wolftrap]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Call the ASPCA. They do reduced neutering and spaying, perhaps they
also do reduced sugical precedures as well. They do on the dog's brought
into them so they just may help the public too.
Good luck, hope this works for you.
My daughter had her pug netured there, $50.00, I took Buddy to my vet,
$425.00. Dummy me!

Yeah but unfortunately I'm finding out that most of these things are income contingent and I make too much. I do make very good money but I just can't afford it because it would be 6k I would have forked out in 6 months. Thats just too much for mostly anyone no matter how much they make.

[TLC]

Where is your surgeon