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Originally Posted by cherry14  I got a little yorkie puppy off of craigslist. The woman said it was her grandmother's yorkie that had the pup and they couldn't keep her. She told me she was 7 weeks (I know still too young to leave the mother, but she said was going to rehome her to someone else if I didn't take her, and I fell in love and wanted to be sure she saw a vet and was taken care of). I have a little "saving complex" when it comes to animals, which is why I don't generally go on craigslist or go into rescues. Of course, there was a rehome fee, which I'm fine with, because I know people want to make sure their pets go to good homes.
So I bring her home last night, and plan to take her to the vet ASAP for a well check, which I do for any new animals.
She was a bit wobbly, so the vet said I could bring her in immediately to check for hypoglycemia and make sure she's healthy.
Vet comes in and tells me this pup is only 3-4 weeks old!!!!! 
I was so mad I started crying. I can't believe someone would take such a little pup away from her mother. Of course, the girl I got her from isn't answering her phone or texts.
The good news, is that the vet says she IS healthy. She checked her out and said she's not hypoglycemic and looks good overall. She gave me some tips on how to take care of such a young baby.
I was so mad I was shaking. The vet said this is still probably best for little Cherry, since she surely would have gotten sick or died if she'd been left with her owners. They probably wouldn't have taken care of her at all. This must be some scam they pull for money 
Anyway, here is a picture of her. Vet says she doesn't think she's a full yorkie either, so I'm curious as to how she will turn out as she grows. She's currently 1 lb 10 oz. |
So much of this makes my skin crawl...Firstly, you already knew the pup was too young and you admit that, why did you buy it? Unknowing and knowingly are two very different things.
Second off 3-4 weeks old? That pup is not healthy YET....it is too soon to tell many things about this pup so far and for your vet to tell you she is healthy and not hypoglycemic is ridiculous, I strongly suggest you find another vet.
This pup can NOT be left alone at all for the next 6-8 weeks, you need to monitor her for hypoglycemia and other abnormalities that may occur.
What are you feeding her? Surely this pup needs to be on a very special diet?
I wish you much luck with this pup, please prepare yourself for every event that can happen, have money ready for emergencies, should one arise and make sure you keep your eyes on her at all times.