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LAL3961 · 05-04-2012, 06:28 PM

We are getting a new baby tomorrow-- except she isn't a baby and I know nothing about her. Basically, someone knew I wanted another Yorkie and word got out to contact this lady. She's had this Yorkie and wanted to get rid of it and if I pick her up tomorrow she's mine FREE. I've tried asking questions about the pup and she kind of defrays from answering them.

The email I got today makes her sound like a breeder, a non-reputable at that. She told me I could come at 11 tomorrow to get her because she has another pup to show. But that she has work at 12, so she won't have much time. I know nothing about this pup, but she said she's packing on the weight because she's been in a pen eating free choice puppy food. I'm beginning to think I really just need to get this pup out of this situation and hope/see if it works between my guy.

I know I shouldn't be picky-- because she's free, right? WRONG, I am scared she will be full of fleas, have rabies, mange, or some other problem and give it to my pup. I can't afford to go to the vet since Avery just had a full dental and am waiting on my teaching position to open back up. I know most of you are thinking, at this moment, if you can't afford her, don't get her! But, if she was UTD on shots and a good bill of health, I could definitely afford her; this month is just pinching pennies.

Anyone have thoughts on this issue, because I'm kind of more scared than excited?

05-04-2012, 06:28 PM	#1
LAL3961 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 143	Getting a New Baby We are getting a new baby tomorrow-- except she isn't a baby and I know nothing about her. Basically, someone knew I wanted another Yorkie and word got out to contact this lady. She's had this Yorkie and wanted to get rid of it and if I pick her up tomorrow she's mine FREE. I've tried asking questions about the pup and she kind of defrays from answering them. The email I got today makes her sound like a breeder, a non-reputable at that. She told me I could come at 11 tomorrow to get her because she has another pup to show. But that she has work at 12, so she won't have much time. I know nothing about this pup, but she said she's packing on the weight because she's been in a pen eating free choice puppy food. I'm beginning to think I really just need to get this pup out of this situation and hope/see if it works between my guy. I know I shouldn't be picky-- because she's free, right? WRONG, I am scared she will be full of fleas, have rabies, mange, or some other problem and give it to my pup. I can't afford to go to the vet since Avery just had a full dental and am waiting on my teaching position to open back up. I know most of you are thinking, at this moment, if you can't afford her, don't get her! But, if she was UTD on shots and a good bill of health, I could definitely afford her; this month is just pinching pennies. Anyone have thoughts on this issue, because I'm kind of more scared than excited? __________________ Avery's momma!