First, let me set the record straight by saying Linda is absolutely right about what her health guarantee said and I just didn't pay careful attention to what I was reading, which is not too bright, but buying a puppy is an emotional, not a business decision on a pet buyer's part, and I fell in love with Joey's picture. I want to add that I too felt a connection to Linda, had checked her references, and had nothing but good feelings about the whole transaction. When Joey's initial bloodwork came back abnormal, we did speak, and Linda said she had no history of liver problems with her dogs, had not heard of MVD (which I thought Joey might've had at the time), it was left at that. I think I was surprised that there was no follow-up regarding the other dogs and I saw other people on YT thinking about getting one of Linda's pups after their own pet store puppy tragically died, and I kept my mouth shut because the last thing I want to do is hurt someone's livelihood and spread drama. But I was upset and I did think about these people often because this was at the same time Linda and I spoke about Joey's initial bloodwork. I could've pm'd them and I didn't and that's my fault. I started emailing Linda almost a week ago and I think I sent a total of four emails, but only placed one call, and that's also my fault. I just hate asking for money, I am not a haggler, but the medical costs are staggering and I was so upset about Joey being ill and not having the funds for the surgery. When Linda did not respond to my emails, I began getting more upset, and I only went on this forum because I needed validation that the breeder should take some responsibility for this and I needed emotional support. There is no legal obligation, but I needed more support and communication and I thought I would get it here, and I did, and it has been a saving grace. I am sorry that I didn't speak to Linda directly before she read these posts. A lot of the comments are now being taken out of context, for example I am not suggesting that the breeder would put down her dog, the opposite is true. I was so surprised not to have heard from Linda that I could not imagine why she would rather take back a sick pup that needs thousands of dollars of treatment, diet,etc. over his lifetime than make a gesture of any kind of help to me. Many other comments that are being quoted are also out of context, that is just inherent when we email rather than speak to people.
Linda, I will email you, but please do not feel that you ever have to defend yourself, I think the lack of communication at this trying time led to a lot of what ensued. Most of us are going through trying times in this economy and I think this latest just put me over the top. I want to add that Joey is the most phenomenal puppy I have ever met and I sit here crying right now as he is in surgery. He may have a defective liver, but the rest of his gene pool is quite wonderful, and I am so sorry for any pain I may have caused you. With that being said, I will now sign off and try to go to work, but it is going to be a tough day, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks. |