None of us can tell you what to do and I'm sure some people on this site have gotten their pups from pet stores, but it is not the best route to go. A friend of mine has 3 shih tzu's 2 from a breeder and 1 from a pet store. The first 2 have never had health problems, but the one from the pet store is always at the vet and has some serious problems. You could be taking your chances with a sick puppy who will probably come out of there with kennel cough, ear mites... even malnourished. Pet stores are not in the business of caring for animals, they are in the business of making as much money as they can and sacrificing the health of the pet only puts more money in their pockets. My gut instinct is to tell you to NOT get a dog from puppy paradise, they are not reputable and you will have some sort of health issue with the dog and it will cost you more $$$ in the end. There are many breeders out there, even ones that are members at this site and I would suggest you check one of them out for a healthy puppy. If your deposit is an issue, check out the legality of them actually keeping it. It could just be a "store policy" which has no bearing on actual law. Good Luck!!! |