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sylvan · 09-26-2005, 10:16 AM

I am no hero, and I've told Elizabeth that I cannot afford to do this as a donation, but a floating loan until the pups are placed in good homes. I also told her that after she checks it out, if this woman is operating a kennel from her home as a breeder that we need to just walk away and not fund her continuing. (and hopefully at the very least we can educate her on the proper care of pups, or get her stopped by authorities) If it is just a byb bad mistake these pups need to be removed from such poor care. It is not extraordinary for them to be weaned at 5 weeks and they should not need bottle feeding, but a good wholesome diet and fresh water available 24/7. This is usually the age that byb's want pups out, because once weaned the mom's don't clean up after the pups anymore and they now have to deal with feeding and poop. far too much trouble, huh. This is also the age when it is crucial from a behavioral standpoint that the litter remain together to develop proper socialiation from their interactions with each other. If you ever wonder why some dogs are 'problems', this is usually the foundation.

09-26-2005, 10:16 AM	#45
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	I am no hero, and I've told Elizabeth that I cannot afford to do this as a donation, but a floating loan until the pups are placed in good homes. I also told her that after she checks it out, if this woman is operating a kennel from her home as a breeder that we need to just walk away and not fund her continuing. (and hopefully at the very least we can educate her on the proper care of pups, or get her stopped by authorities) If it is just a byb bad mistake these pups need to be removed from such poor care. It is not extraordinary for them to be weaned at 5 weeks and they should not need bottle feeding, but a good wholesome diet and fresh water available 24/7. This is usually the age that byb's want pups out, because once weaned the mom's don't clean up after the pups anymore and they now have to deal with feeding and poop. far too much trouble, huh. This is also the age when it is crucial from a behavioral standpoint that the litter remain together to develop proper socialiation from their interactions with each other. If you ever wonder why some dogs are 'problems', this is usually the foundation.