puppypetite store dont know what to do?

[myteddybear]

Probably just me but I could never take a puppy home and then return him to such an awful and uncertain life. Just my opinion but I feel like once you make the decision to take a puppy home you make a decision to be responsible for him for better or worse...he depends on you now. I would get him to the vet ASAP and get him taken care of.

Hope he's feeling better soon.

[ddolata]

i really don't want to give him back....
and ill try to do everything in my power not to

[AlJo]

This is a great example of why people shouldn't buy from a pet store.

I am sorry to say but you just bought a mass produced puppy, put on store shelf with a pricetag on it's a*s... you don't know what wild ride you could be in for. You have no idea of the bloodline, health concerns or any paperwork at all.

This is a life long commitment, what would you say to a friend who wanted to get married to someone they just met at a bar? What if your friends "prospect" came with medication? You really should take the puppy back and look for a reputable breeder.

The laws need to be changed to put puppy mills AND the stores that support them out of business.

I don't shop at stores that sell animals.

[yorkiesmiles]

just wanted to say welcome to YT -- you've already received some good advice & if you decide to keep this little furbaby you will find some great support and knowledgeable experience here.

Let us know what the vet says, hope you can move the appointment up to tomorrow!

Have you already presented the pup to your girlfriend??

[ferragame]

Originally Posted by ddolata

i really don't want to give him back....
and ill try to do everything in my power not to

Good luck with you and the poor little puppy. The issue I have with pet stores is that its a business and most don't care about the animals.

We live near the Lancaster county line in PA. Lancaster county is puppy mill central. The Amish are notorious for puppy mills. They give the responsibility of breeding puppies to their children. I don't think an 8 year old is ready to take that responsibility. To the Amish, dogs are animals which are meant to serve. They don't treat them like family members. Its what the Amish believe. Puppy mills are horrible. PA is trying to do something about them but they have a far way to go before the conditions get any better.

As breeders that take the responsibility of raising and placing puppies to only the best homes, it sickens us what happens to poor puppy mill puppies and breeding dogs. There is a page on our website that shows what puppy mills are like. Here is the link - http://ferragame.com/puppymill.htm

[Jody Renfroe]

Any news? Welcome to YT...there's alot of great information and wonderful, helpful people here! Hope the baby's ok.

[ddolata]

hey guys just wanted to say that he is fine i took him to the vet and it seems to be alright.

[yorkiesmiles]

so did the vet think he had a cold or any need for the meds the pet store sent home??

Have you presented him to your gf yet??

Would love to see pictures of the little sweetie

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by ddolata

hey guys just wanted to say that he is fine i took him to the vet and it seems to be alright.

I am so happy for you and the puppy. Thank heavens he's ok.
Your girlfriend will be so excited. Glad that little pup has someone
to love him.

[TLC]

Welcome to YT - You have come to the right place.

I really felt relieved to hear that you will do everything in your power to keep the pup.

Like someone else stated, I COULD NEVER RETURN A PUP. He is an innocent soul and if you return him, sorry to say, but something very, very bad could happen to him. He deserves a chance at a happy life.

If they gave you meds, I am sure they suspect he has kennel cough, which is curable. It may take some time to run its course, but with meds and vet care he will survive. Just make sure to go to the Vet ASAP and get a diagnosis, b/c there is a possibility it could turn into peunonmia (sp?).

I can't wait to see pictures of the little fella

And again, please DON'T Bring him back, I fear for his life if he was returned to that awful, uncaring pet store hell.