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Originally Posted by MaWilliams3  You're very gracious. Thank you. I know I should walk away, I have always been a rescuer. (I'm a CNA if that says anything) Our little Bijou was a runt and full of fleas and swollen with worms..... and worth every penny. I knew I needed to walk away, but everything in me said I can't leave this retriever here to rot. 5 years later we lost him to a stomach problem that no one knew he had and to this day still don't know what it was. Even so, we gave him our best years and he brought us so much joy and laughter in those years. I just know Noni is going to be just as special. I can't walk away. Maybe I'm selfish, or maybe it's my instinct, but I just know I can't let him go to someone else that I don't know what will happen to him. |
Here is the deal. Whether or not her Mom is dying of cancer or not is a moot point, in so far as you taking on a 6.5 wk old pup. At that age they are just being weaned, and are barely on water soaked kibble and puppy mousse.
You need and I hope you are home 24/7 as this pup will need to be fed 4 to 5 times a day. Also you will need to teach bite inhibition as Momma would only be starting on that at 6wks old. \you will need nutrical on hand, and lets hope this *breeder* will give you all the vet records so far.
The baby will need Pavro shots immediately unless they have already had them sic the vet records.
If you and your family are ready for the HUGE commitment of time and energy, with no guarantees this puppy will survive well then go for it.
If you are willing to take all the health risks associated with what is likely a come by chance breeding, with no health tests, or scrutiny of the lines, well then go for it.
The health risks of Yorkies are many, I can hardly believe this breeder did any screening at all. so LS, LP, FHO, surgeries are anywhere from $2000-$4500 dollars.
You think you are rescuing fine, make sure your are prepared to pay the health costs that may happen to this puppy, not to mention everything else I elaborated as above