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07-11-2008, 08:59 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Millionaire Mutts, Las Vegas We bought a puppy from this store last summer. We immediately made him a part of our family, a big brother to our 4 year old yorkie. Within 2 weeks he died of Renal Failure (University of Colorado necropsy). Please be aware of this store, they treated me horribly through the ordeal. I paid $7,000 on vet bills to save him, they accused me of negligence. The manager (daughter of owner) actually told me, "I know if I kept him, he'd still be alive" No one should have to go through that kind of verbal abuse. We paid $3,000 for the puppy, $7,000 for vet bills Last edited by BlondeYorkieMom; 07-11-2008 at 09:02 PM. Reason: addition |
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07-12-2008, 12:03 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California
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| I'm very sorry for your loss and heartache but you have learned a big lesson that can help others. DO NOT buy animals from pet stores!! They are from puppy mills and generally are not in good health. Until we all resist the urge to buy that cute puppy in the window, there will continue to be breeder animals suffering in tiny cages and puppies dying unnecessarily. I hope you find a new baby to love from a reputable breeder and have a long happy life together.
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07-12-2008, 09:46 AM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Yeah, I put that in my first post....but it didn't show up, so I shortened my story. Since I was little my Mom told me to NEVER buy a puppy from a pet store, but I went against my better judgement because I fell in love with the little guy. My two other yorkies are from breeders. |
07-12-2008, 11:13 AM | #4 | |
..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA
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So sorry for the loss of your poor Baby !!!
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07-12-2008, 11:21 AM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Thanks for the kind words! My avatar is the picture of our baby from a reputable breeder. We waited as long as possible, but I was in 'mommy mode' and never really healed until we got "Baron". He's been a little angel and helped us heal. |
07-12-2008, 11:34 AM | #6 | |
..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA
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I don't know what to say to make you feel better right now .... again I am so sorry about the Your Avatar pic is really cute ..... .... Baron sure is a STUD !!!
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07-12-2008, 01:11 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my 7 month old Dixie to congenital renal failure after having her 5 short weeks. I know how fast they go down hill. Fortunately I got her from a reputible breeder and she gave me Roxie my now 9 month old. So while no one can gurantee 100% the health of a puppy, how they deal with it is what makes the difference.
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07-13-2008, 07:36 AM | #8 |
Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California
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| My Mom had a dog named Baron when she was young. I think it is such a cool name. Sorry for your loss, but glad you have a new guy and are spreading the word about pet stores who sell puppies.
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07-13-2008, 08:39 AM | #9 |
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| Sorry about your loss and all the money you spent and happy that you learned your lesson and are spreading the word! Your new puppy is just adorable!!
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07-13-2008, 09:18 AM | #10 |
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| So sorry for your loss. Did you sign a contract? I would report them to as many places possibly and spread the word.
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07-14-2008, 07:36 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Did you make the payment for the dog on a credit card?? If so, please notify the credit card company to have this charge reversed. I am sorry for your loss. This is the ultimate explanation of why no one should buy a puppy from a store. |
07-20-2008, 09:19 PM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Wow, you are SO wrong! I can't believe you are slandering that wonderful store, Millionaire Mutts!!! The whole point of that store's opening was to NOT buy from puppy mills, and to try to put the other sub-standard pet stores out of business!! I have bought my 3 adorable puppies from them, and they have been wonderful---even when one had some medical issues. (Which is SO normal with toy-size puppies like ours!) I'm sorry you lost your little guy, but the store DOES insure all their puppies, and if you have real proof that they were at fault, they would totally take care of you! |
07-20-2008, 09:34 PM | #13 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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| Look I'm not here to fight. I had a horrible experience, racked up $7,000 in vet bills and was treated horribly through the ordeal. And from what all the vets explained, they never should have sold me that puppy (being force fed because he refused to eat) I'm just not going hire a lawyer to fight for $3,000 (all that Nevada law requires) when I'll spend that on lawyers fees and I spent $10,000 total. And for some people (like me) it's not about getting the money back, it's about not wanting any other puppies or people to go through this type of ordeal. It was an emotionally draining experience; I gained 15 lbs. and had to drop that semester of college because this all happened the beginning of my semester and I missed the first couple weeks of classes. I'm really glad that your little guys are healthy and I hope that they continue to grow into happy, healthy, yorkies. |
07-20-2008, 09:41 PM | #14 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| I just think it's wrong... Posting your opinions here is one thing, but creating a whole website to try to "close them down"???? I mean, it sounds like you just didn't have a strong enough legal case, truthfully. Again, I have found the store to be knowledgeable and great---and VERY different from how you are portraying them. There was even a positive article about them in a local magazine: 04/10/2007 - Passion for puppies prompts partners - VIEW NEWS: A Neighborhood Newspaper Last edited by Wylie's Mom; 07-21-2008 at 06:18 AM. |
07-21-2008, 07:17 AM | #15 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Thanks for warning everyone about this store. Your experience sounds heartbreaking! I'm so sorry for what your family went through. I'm sure if this store really is what it says it is (as a poster from Las Vegas says) - then they'll be happy to send a check your way in short order for their "insured" puppy. Glad you found YT.
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