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Originally Posted by drabinowitz43  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. |
Just bear with me as I had too little sleep last night and am just a bit testy today. Yes I do feel I need to defend myself. Breeding is not my business, it is my love for the breed and sharing that love with others. This is NOT my livelyhood. You are right, I never heard of MVD but immediately did research to learn about it. I did not send out a sick puppy. He was vet checked and passed. What the vet nor I knew was something hidden and we had no history of liver shunts. So to those suggesting that I would purposely continue producing potential liver shunt pups, forget it. I'm not that stupid. I quit reading many of the YT threads because some have a tendency to go overboard without knowing all the facts. Trashing someone tends to be the norm. I am not suggesting that this was your intent but certainly is leaning that way. I do offer another pup of equal value (not of less value) as a replacement should you return Joey or an additional pup. It is very clear that I don't give cash refunds regardless. Some have suggested that if I was responsible, I would refund the purchase price. I say to you, walk in my shoes for a day. If I had it, I would try and assist with some of the expense not exceeding the purchase price, just because that's what I would do and not because anyone here thinks that's what I should do. But my husband's medical bills for his heart attack, even with insurance, has been killing us and it has been a struggle to send a bare minimum amount each month.
I am also sorry you didn't speak to me before you started this thread and before I read it. I'm sorry I wasn't there for emotional support when you needed it but I didn't know and you didn't call. I don't live on the internet and occassionally, I don't even turn the computer on for over a week. You have said some things that really hurt but since you weren't mentioning names I guess that made it OK. I don't think that some comments were taken out of context, like suggesting I offered a bogus health guarantee or that would put the dog down if he was returned, he would be of no value, or that I was a phony, just to mention a few.
You say you could not imagine why I 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. I would love to make that gesture but I can guarantee you that my finances are in much worse shape than yours.
I spent 4 years caring for a special needs guy who received an accidental head injury at two weeks old, long story and it's somewhere here on YT. He would have made someone very happy but I wouldn't part with him. Most breeders would have put him down and in the end, that's exactly what I had to do after he suffered another seizure and stroke leaving his back end with no movement. Because he had seizures, some here would pressume it as inherited. Bo was a sick puppy from the accident but gave us many years of enjoyment and love. Like a mother hen, I was very protective of him. If Joey was retuned, I would do the same for him. I love all our kids but once in a while there is one that sticks in your heart. Joey is one of them.
<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.>
You are suggesting that ALL our pups have a problem and that's not the case. You say you didn't want to spread drama but that's exactly what you have done here. I state again, breeding is not my livelihood. If it was, I would have many more dogs and produce many more pups a year. Last year we had all the way of 7 puppies available and I still have Sparkie and Tripper who has not found their forever homes. Gee, I'm just rolling in the money left and right.
I hope Joey's surgery went well. I wish him a speedy recovery. I guess I'll hear from you when you are home from work.