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Sunnydayz · 03-14-2014, 01:38 PM

Unless you are looking to either rescue a puppymill or byb puppy, go to a reputable breeder. I rescue animals, all of my kids ( kitties and puppy) are all rescues, and Gizmo was rescued from a sick person who was starving him to make him a micro yorkie, then when he had about an hour to live he was listed on Craigslist. That is what you will find on CL !!! I knew I was rescuing a sick puppy when I responded and went to get him, from someone who gave me the heads up that this puppy would be on there. Gizmo has LP in his back right leg, he was in a coma by the time I got to him, and I have spent a lot of money n him as I expected going into it. So unless you are ready to either be getting a mixed breed or a yorkie with health problems I would look for a reputable breeder.

With Gizmo I knew I was going into it with many vet bills ahead of me, and that he was very sick, but most people don't. The fact that the pup is so cheap, and the price has been reduced, he's been rejected by 3 people should be enough red flags unless you want to spend money no matter what it takes, which is what I fully expected, and what I have gotten. I had no illusions that I was getting a healthy great puppy, because I knew he was almost dead, and all I cared about was saving his life.

I would ask to meet both parents, see where they live as most of these people on Craigslist will want to keep that info from you and then use burner phones so you can't find them once they get your money. I tried to turn in the girl that bred and almost killed Gizmo but she used a burner phone, and met me at a false address, which I was fully aware of going into it. The question I think you have to ask yourself, are you ready and do you have enough money for vet bills, or not getting what you want? That's what you really have o ask yourself. Like I said, I was ready and knew exactly what I was getting into, but do you? Lets just say I have spent at least 4 times so far what I gave the girl to get Gizmo out of this girls hands so far, on vet bills. And I gave her more than you are talking about paying. Unless you want a mixed breed or a sick pup, find a reputable breeder and not a pup on CL.

03-14-2014, 01:38 PM	#10
Sunnydayz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Redondo beach Posts: 675	Unless you are looking to either rescue a puppymill or byb puppy, go to a reputable breeder. I rescue animals, all of my kids ( kitties and puppy) are all rescues, and Gizmo was rescued from a sick person who was starving him to make him a micro yorkie, then when he had about an hour to live he was listed on Craigslist. That is what you will find on CL !!! I knew I was rescuing a sick puppy when I responded and went to get him, from someone who gave me the heads up that this puppy would be on there. Gizmo has LP in his back right leg, he was in a coma by the time I got to him, and I have spent a lot of money n him as I expected going into it. So unless you are ready to either be getting a mixed breed or a yorkie with health problems I would look for a reputable breeder. With Gizmo I knew I was going into it with many vet bills ahead of me, and that he was very sick, but most people don't. The fact that the pup is so cheap, and the price has been reduced, he's been rejected by 3 people should be enough red flags unless you want to spend money no matter what it takes, which is what I fully expected, and what I have gotten. I had no illusions that I was getting a healthy great puppy, because I knew he was almost dead, and all I cared about was saving his life. I would ask to meet both parents, see where they live as most of these people on Craigslist will want to keep that info from you and then use burner phones so you can't find them once they get your money. I tried to turn in the girl that bred and almost killed Gizmo but she used a burner phone, and met me at a false address, which I was fully aware of going into it. The question I think you have to ask yourself, are you ready and do you have enough money for vet bills, or not getting what you want? That's what you really have o ask yourself. Like I said, I was ready and knew exactly what I was getting into, but do you? Lets just say I have spent at least 4 times so far what I gave the girl to get Gizmo out of this girls hands so far, on vet bills. And I gave her more than you are talking about paying. Unless you want a mixed breed or a sick pup, find a reputable breeder and not a pup on CL. Last edited by Sunnydayz; 03-14-2014 at 01:41 PM.