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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel  At 5 weeks, you really shouldn't be responsible for this young pup. You would have to be home full time to handle this. It should still be the breeder's responsibility until about 12 weeks of age, even if the mother is sick or dies. In fact, in Ohio, it is illegal for this breeder to sell a pup before the age of 8 weeks. I think they are just trying to dump their responsibility on you. |
Agree! I hand fed a litter of 5 from 3 days old when I lost my girl Sadie. No way would I have split them up and then left them completely on their own. Bad enough they had only me for a mom instead of their real mom.
This is not a good sign at all. I hear so many stories of breeders selling off way too young pups because the mom won't nurse, is sick, or doesn't like them. When in reality it doesn't matter -- those pups are still the breeder's responsibility!! Most of them are probably just tired of the extra work and mess. Shame on them! Maybe this momma dog is at the vet's sick, but that is still no excuse. When a breeder is wanting to do something like this, other short cuts and wrong-doings are likely. I would ask yourself if you really want this puppy. As cute as they all are, do you want to encourage irresponsible breeding?
If you do get her -- listen to Mardelin! She knows her stuff and the Goat's milk idea saved my puppies! Much better than the commercial formula they sell. Also I would get one of the stuffed animals that have the little plastic heart in them that beats and a reheatable rice bag to keep warm. My puppies all liked to cuddle toegether on the one I bought. Got mine (a cat) at PetSmart.