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Originally Posted by Bentleysmommie  Bought an adorable Yorkie from a breeder named Julie here in South Florida. I was very picky about seeing the puppies parents. They were apparently her pets from what she told me and the mom was very tiny. So I agreed to take the last male puppy named Bentley whose an awesome addition to our family. The same day she called me and said she had more puppies that belonged to a friend and I started seeing ads from her frequently realized she was a reseller. Which is okay but when your honest about it. Did my research and realized she had been arrested multiple times for selling sick puppies!! Although my baby is healthy I have no clue what he will weigh as an adult. He's 3 months and weighing 2.1lbs. Does anyone have experience with weight?? I read some charts online but they don't seem accurate to me like the weight is too low. I just hope he stays small because I want to take him with me everywhere! Thanks for your help guys.  |
Sorry but I don't think being a reseller/broker is okay, whether you are upfront with it or not. Think about where she gets the puppies from? I doubt it's really from her friends. Most likely from puppymills.
Anyway, now that you have the dog, please get familiar with Florida's puppy lemon law. You have rights!
Florida Pet Lemon Law
"...Consumers have 14 days to document contagious or infectious disease and
a full year to document congential or hereditary defects.....The law provides for
replacement plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the illness, up to the price of the dog. If a dog is proven ill or defect, consumers may demand a refund or replacement plus reimbursement of veterinary expenses up to the price of the dog...
...In the event that the consumer purchases the animal and finds it to have been unfit for purchase, the consumer must notify the pet dealer within 2 business days of the veterinarian's determination that the animal was unfit.
The consumer has the right to retain, return, or exchange the animal and receive reimbursement for certain related veterinary services rendered to the animal, subject to the right of the dealer to have the animal examined by another veterinarian.
The state attorney may bring an action to enjoin any violator from being a pet dealer. Violations are a first-degree misdemeanor...."
I'm sure she is familiar with this law, as having been arrested multiple times. It would be in your best interest to have this pup examined by YOUR vet, and let her know the findings.