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Originally Posted by ladyjane  We also have that clause in our contract; but that, in my opinion, is not a way to fix the problem of pups being placed in homes that are just not appropriate for yorkies. Thorough screening will avoid such problems...I personally feel sick on a daily basis from all of the unnecessary "rehomes" I see.
What do you plan to do when one comes back with two broken legs, or a herniated disc, or biting issues ... the list goes on and on.?? That is, IF the person bothers to contact you. And..sometimes the pup does not survive a drop to the floor. Oh...yes, adults can drop them, but it is more likely to happen that a child will.
My goal is to prevent such problems. If it involves missing one home that would have been a good one, so be it. I love the breed and am horrified at what has happened to it all because of advertisement and the public's fascination with tiny pups they think are toys. So many of them do not even research the breed...they see what they think they want...then, they take it home and see that it is a dog. .. a live one that barks, pees and poops....and not when they want it to.  |
i wont say i am as strict..which i know is not always the best policy...and i know accidents can happen to the best of homes. but i know how i would feel if i wasnt ALLOWED a yorkie because of my kids. i dont discriminate against homes with kids...but if they are referencing the child as the care giver, if they are making statements about this is a gift for my child..those are no nos and i tell them why. if someone wants to surprise someone with a puppy thats a no no for me. if someone is funny about weights, specifically talking teacup, or under 5lbs they are no nos. if they have new babies on the way, separations pending, live with parents, school and work..these are no nos...
i always recommend yt, and researching the breed. i question them to see what they know.
i feel like you have to feel the people out, talk to them. if you listen and let them talk..you'll get all the information you need
if one came back then i would have to deal with it...i feel that i have picked great homes, and from the updates things are going well.