Puppy Care Packages... does anyone do this? Suggestions? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Mardelin · 07-18-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I love making up puppy packages for the new owners!! I always think of someone new each time.

Here is what I usually put in mine...

Food both hard and soft
Treats as well as chewing treats/toys
Toys
Atleast one outfit, usually a few
Blanket
Pads
Food and water dish
Nutrical
Bellyband or diaper
Harness and leash depending on if I can find one
Baby book which has baby pictures, vet records, registration, guarantee and a booklet on caring for your puppy.

We have a member on here that makes custom made harnesses for my pups to go home with. Girls she adds a beautiful lil skirt to it and boys of course is a lil vest

WV~Yorkies · 07-18-2009, 09:38 AM

I try to make up a big bag of goodies. Enough stuff so they will be set for a while and not have to buy anything.

Sharly4 · 07-18-2009, 10:31 AM

I like to give a 5lb. bag of Canidae ALS, a couple cans of puppy food to mix with dry, shot records, health guarentee, my vet number, phone number to SNAP a low cost or no cost Spay/Neuter, Microchip and reg. form, tube of Nutri-cal, blanket, bed, fashion collar w/ bling name, copies of parents pedigrees, AKC form, pack of pee-pee pads, and informational forms. My phone number and e-mail. I don't know if I left anything else out. Oh and food and water dish.

Marilize · 07-18-2009, 11:12 PM

I am not a breeder yet, but soon I will be and then I plan to include the following things in the puppy care package:

A pink/blue blanket with mommy's scent on it,
Some pre-made home cooked food (frozen),
home cooking recipes,
nutritional supplement,
collar with tag,
a toy or two,
washable pee pad with a little pee on it (to show the new puppy where to go),
a bow or two (colours according to gender),
care sheet with info on everything,
recommendation to join YT,
album with pictures of mommy, daddy, siblings and puppy,
food bowl,
maybe an outfit or two (I make them myself),
nutrical,
and a few more surprises.

I wish I had received a puppy care package with my two. That would have been nice.

yorkie_mama22 · 07-19-2009, 07:41 PM

I think these are a great idea, they will definitely make the purchase much more desirable. I know some times people pay alot for the pup and then to think of all the little extras that they would have to spend, this would really help out and who doesn't love gifts!

flipflopsusie · 07-19-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by clm56

~I give a dog bed, blanket, soft toy, puppy food, shampoo and pictures of baby, mommy and daddy, and sometimes a book on yorkies (if I get to petsmart before the puppy goes to their new home).

I love the idea of the picture of mommy and daddy.

mjharpst · 07-22-2009, 06:30 PM

What a great idea! That would help me to make my decision! It costs a lot to buy a pup and then to supply all there needs immediately, this is a great starting point for any new owner!

Sharly4 · 07-22-2009, 08:14 PM

I know that this isn't really part of the puppy care package. But I send out Christmas cards from the puppy's mom and dad. And then Birthday cards with a gift cert. from a Petsmart or Petco (whatever is in their area). That is just a little something extra to let the family know that I am still here and I care!

mojo · 07-22-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I love making up puppy packages for the new owners!! I always think of someone new each time.

Here is what I usually put in mine...

Food both hard and soft
Treats as well as chewing treats/toys
Toys
Atleast one outfit, usually a few
Blanket
Pads
Food and water dish
Nutrical
Bellyband or diaper
Harness and leash depending on if I can find one
Baby book which has baby pictures, vet records, registration, guarantee and a booklet on caring for your puppy.

LOVE the baby album!!! That is awesome! Gives it that extra touch, something special.

Yogi and mamma · 07-23-2009, 08:00 AM

on eukanuba they give free like sets i like them because they give food samples and info on how to take care of a new dog. it comes in a plastic file with a Velcro snap. its grate! i keep all yogis paper work in it. get them its FREE!!

Also i mix that kit in with the free kit from Royal Canin they give you free food samples as well as a booklet that even has an emergancy thing on what to do in the back it awsome to put the 2 together plus you get free coupons and then add anything you like

Puppy Kits From Eukanuba BREEDSmart(tm) Partners

My Pets, My Page royal canin

Wrenee4 · 07-25-2009, 08:22 AM

It really depends on if they are picking up the puppy or shipping. I always have the papers, copy of the signed guarantee, food, shot records, ear taping guide sometimes, info on misc things like heartworm, microchips, toy, blanket and pee pads.
This is the last thing I made for the little biewer girl that was picked up

It's a pee pad cake! Her brother that went to CA (hand delivered!) I sent the cutest matching camo harness, toy and blanket - soooo cute! Of course he didn't get a pee pad cake as it would have fell apart, but he still got the pee pads and they were the ones they were used to while they were here

Sometimes they will get an outfit or harness or whatever I pick up for them. I have never gotten anything except a blanket when I have gotten a pup and I know how much I would adore it if I got extras!

Wrenee4 · 07-25-2009, 08:24 AM

I forgot to say the base of the cake is the blanket, then the pee pads, two toys and little bags of treats are around the first layer

keylargolady100 · 07-25-2009, 08:50 AM

OMG how wonderful of you all to think of all of this. What a way to make getting that baby super special. The only thing I could think of, and it may have been mentioned but I missed it is a schedule of the babies day. when they eat and potty etc. It may be helpful for the first timer.

07-18-2009, 09:38 AM	#17
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	I try to make up a big bag of goodies. Enough stuff so they will be set for a while and not have to buy anything. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

07-18-2009, 10:31 AM	#18
Sharly4 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX USA Posts: 610	I like to give a 5lb. bag of Canidae ALS, a couple cans of puppy food to mix with dry, shot records, health guarentee, my vet number, phone number to SNAP a low cost or no cost Spay/Neuter, Microchip and reg. form, tube of Nutri-cal, blanket, bed, fashion collar w/ bling name, copies of parents pedigrees, AKC form, pack of pee-pee pads, and informational forms. My phone number and e-mail. I don't know if I left anything else out. Oh and food and water dish. __________________ Duchess Marie Contessa Soraya Autumn Ariel Sebastian Berlioz

07-18-2009, 11:12 PM	#19
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	I am not a breeder yet, but soon I will be and then I plan to include the following things in the puppy care package: A pink/blue blanket with mommy's scent on it, Some pre-made home cooked food (frozen), home cooking recipes, nutritional supplement, collar with tag, a toy or two, washable pee pad with a little pee on it (to show the new puppy where to go), a bow or two (colours according to gender), care sheet with info on everything, recommendation to join YT, album with pictures of mommy, daddy, siblings and puppy, food bowl, maybe an outfit or two (I make them myself), nutrical, and a few more surprises. I wish I had received a puppy care package with my two. That would have been nice. __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni

07-22-2009, 06:30 PM	#22
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	What a great idea! That would help me to make my decision! It costs a lot to buy a pup and then to supply all there needs immediately, this is a great starting point for any new owner! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

07-22-2009, 08:14 PM	#23
Sharly4 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX USA Posts: 610	I know that this isn't really part of the puppy care package. But I send out Christmas cards from the puppy's mom and dad. And then Birthday cards with a gift cert. from a Petsmart or Petco (whatever is in their area). That is just a little something extra to let the family know that I am still here and I care! __________________ Duchess Marie Contessa Soraya Autumn Ariel Sebastian Berlioz

07-19-2009, 07:41 PM	#20
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I think these are a great idea, they will definitely make the purchase much more desirable. I know some times people pay alot for the pup and then to think of all the little extras that they would have to spend, this would really help out and who doesn't love gifts!

07-23-2009, 08:00 AM	#25
Yogi and mamma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 77	FREE puppy kits on eukanuba they give free like sets i like them because they give food samples and info on how to take care of a new dog. it comes in a plastic file with a Velcro snap. its grate! i keep all yogis paper work in it. get them its FREE!! Also i mix that kit in with the free kit from Royal Canin they give you free food samples as well as a booklet that even has an emergancy thing on what to do in the back it awsome to put the 2 together plus you get free coupons and then add anything you like Puppy Kits From Eukanuba BREEDSmart(tm) Partners My Pets, My Page royal canin Last edited by Yogi and mamma; 07-23-2009 at 08:02 AM.

07-25-2009, 08:24 AM	#27
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	I forgot to say the base of the cake is the blanket, then the pee pads, two toys and little bags of treats are around the first layer __________________ ~Wendy~

07-25-2009, 08:50 AM	#28
keylargolady100 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brunswick Maine Posts: 440	OMG how wonderful of you all to think of all of this. What a way to make getting that baby super special. The only thing I could think of, and it may have been mentioned but I missed it is a schedule of the babies day. when they eat and potty etc. It may be helpful for the first timer. __________________ Darlene, Zeke and Baxter