It is always so hard to let go of our littlest babies. I have been told I am discriminating when I say I want a home with someone home ALL day-not necessarily the same person but a family member; interview ALL household members (that is not always necessary), when placiing as a pet, I place where they will be an only child or one of two; NO kids!; and NO ELDERLY people--that raises eyebrows BUT, when explained that the life span is up to 18 years, by the time the person needs lots of medical care so will the elserly dog. I will however place an older retired or rescued dog in that home IF I have an agreement that a specific family member has agreed to take over the care if needed. Also, I tell people I am 68 and I wouldn't sell a new puppy to me!! Can you imagine in 15 years someone having to haul an 83 y.o. mom to all of her docs and then taking an elderly Yorkie to all of her docs?
There are so many things to be considered when buying or selling one of our Yorkie babies and everything MUST be in writing..I feel that a take-back policy is one of the most important phrases in a sales agreement.. |