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Gingis mom · 09-08-2005, 04:57 AM

One of my pups that I took a deposit on has had a change, she dropped a few ounces in a few days, her attitude and demeanor has changed and just in general I feel something may be up with her. Not something that would show on a vet visit at this point but something that I feel I should watch.

I had originally told the buyers that the pups would go to their new homes at twelve weeks, but because the mother was having nothing to do with them and a few were clearly healthy and eating well on their own I was allowing them to go to homes earlier IF I felt they were ready. Well I emailed the people who had a depost on this pup and stated my concerns and that I was not allowing this particular pup to go to her home just yet, at nine weeks. The middle of last week though this was not showing and I had told the woman she couldhave her this weekend. At any rate I offered them the options of waiting, getting another pup or getting their money back. The husband of the couple called me and at first things were fine, the woman who had seen this pup for a total of possibly 30 minutes, was extremely upset saying it had to be this pup(bear in mind this is a pet quality pup that upon seeing they asked me how I would know which one it was when the time came for them to get it). They started question and analyzing the reasons, my current and previous words, why I hadn't taken her to a doc yet, etc, etc. They wanted not only to pick her up at nine weeks but also an extended health guarantee. The husband and I talked three times yesterday afternoon, though he and I got along well and seemed to understand each other they are still pushing to get the pup early. They have made me feel as though I am taking care of their pup and need to answer to them vs the facts that it is my pup they have a deposit on and I have a responsibility to that pup. After sleeping on this all night(when I was able to sleep) I am thinking I should just give their money back and cancel the sale thereby negating any obligation on either part. Also I will not be interrogated over my actions and the pups health when I have clearly stated I feel something needs watching. I would appreciate opinions on this. Thanks and sorry this is so long.

09-08-2005, 04:57 AM	#1
Gingis mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 75	What would you do?? One of my pups that I took a deposit on has had a change, she dropped a few ounces in a few days, her attitude and demeanor has changed and just in general I feel something may be up with her. Not something that would show on a vet visit at this point but something that I feel I should watch. I had originally told the buyers that the pups would go to their new homes at twelve weeks, but because the mother was having nothing to do with them and a few were clearly healthy and eating well on their own I was allowing them to go to homes earlier IF I felt they were ready. Well I emailed the people who had a depost on this pup and stated my concerns and that I was not allowing this particular pup to go to her home just yet, at nine weeks. The middle of last week though this was not showing and I had told the woman she couldhave her this weekend. At any rate I offered them the options of waiting, getting another pup or getting their money back. The husband of the couple called me and at first things were fine, the woman who had seen this pup for a total of possibly 30 minutes, was extremely upset saying it had to be this pup(bear in mind this is a pet quality pup that upon seeing they asked me how I would know which one it was when the time came for them to get it). They started question and analyzing the reasons, my current and previous words, why I hadn't taken her to a doc yet, etc, etc. They wanted not only to pick her up at nine weeks but also an extended health guarantee. The husband and I talked three times yesterday afternoon, though he and I got along well and seemed to understand each other they are still pushing to get the pup early. They have made me feel as though I am taking care of their pup and need to answer to them vs the facts that it is my pup they have a deposit on and I have a responsibility to that pup. After sleeping on this all night(when I was able to sleep) I am thinking I should just give their money back and cancel the sale thereby negating any obligation on either part. Also I will not be interrogated over my actions and the pups health when I have clearly stated I feel something needs watching. I would appreciate opinions on this. Thanks and sorry this is so long.