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Let me point out that I am definitely not defending this lady and I think the op was very lucky to get her money back. Obviously, others have not been. I just hate that anyone's private medical history can so easily be viewed by the rest of us. And as was previously stated by others, the fact that SS denied her doesn't really tell us rather she deserved it or not. There are many very deserving disabled people who have worked as long as they were able and are denied social security benefits. There are also many undeserving who are receiving them. I just know that I would be embarrassed if my medical history were public information.

I agree that it would be difficult, if not impossible, for a severely disabled person to breed and properly care for Yorkies without assistance. Mine is a lot of trouble and requires more energy than I can come up with some days.

As far as buying a puppy, I would not buy one where I could not go to the breeder's house and see the puppy and at least, the mother. Fortunately, I was able to see both parents and their living conditions. However, I probably would be even more picky in the future after reading of some of the problems other YTers have faced..

Also, personally, I agree with those who have stated that you really need to be financially ready to take on such a responsibility. If it is necessary to borrow the purchase price, you probably really should wait a little longer. Even a perfectly healthy pup is quite expensive.

I could start a whole thread, based on life lessons, how America as a whole is living beyond its means. To be brutally honest, if we don't have the money in savings for life's necessities, we really can't afford the luxury of our little furbabies.

Umm, I need to very carefully climb down from my soap box, before I break something