Dag nab it! Typed a post and when I hit submit, took me back to the sign in! Grrrr.....
AtlYorkie, PLEASE PLEASE listen to the advice you are getting from these experienced folks. It may seem as though they don't understand that you have limited funds, but believe me they only have your best interest at heart.
I can tell you from personal experience that you are setting yourself up for heartache. I wanted a Ragdoll kitten in the worst way, and there were no breeders close to us, and most were very expensive. Found a breeder with cheap kittens so hubby and I went to see them. I WAS SOOOO STUPID! We bought a kitten, took it to the vet, and found out that Charlee had leukemia! We contacted the BYB and she was a TOTAL ASS!! We loved Charlee so much that we couldn't bear to give her back to this idiot! I started looking on the internet and found a Ragdoll forum and wished I had found them before buying a kitten. I would have totally understood how important it is to buy from a reputable breeder.
We have got to stop the practice of irresponsible breeding, and we can't do that if people continue to buy from them. I am soooo glad that you came to YT before buying your pup....wished I would have done that before buying Charlee. I DO NOT regret getting Charlee, what I regret is supporting this horrible practice.
So please, please, rethink purchasing from a pet store.
Katheleen |