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11-06-2008, 09:06 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA
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| BEWARE of YT Breeder: Michele Irvin in Modesto, CA Buyers beware! Yorkies Breeder in Modesto, CA I purchase a female yorkie from a Michele Irv in Modesto, CA. Before bringing the puppy home, she and I have had numerous conversations, face-to-face, email and phone calls. Each time she had assured me that there aren’t any health issues with the parents or the puppy, that the puppy has been checked by her vet and in good health. I brought her home at 9 weeks and 1.8lbs, took her in for a checkup. The vet immediately diagnosed her with a ¾ patetta luxation grade in one of her hind leg and a 2/3 in the other. He also stated that this is a hereditary and congenital disease and that the vet that had examined her should have seen it. She would need surgery as soon as she gets a little older and would cost between $1,200 - $1,400. I also spoke with another vet to get a 2nd opinion and his diagnoses and prognoses were the same as the 1st vet. I was devastated, hurting for my little puppy, knowing that she’s in pain, because she’s already showing signs of favoring the worse of the 2 legs and cried during the exam. I immediately emailed this information to Michele and since this is a birth defect given the severity of her PL at such a young age, I asked that she either helps out with the surgery cost or reduce my purchasing price. She had been un-willing to try to make things right. She did not come down on the purchased price or offer any compromise. The only thing that she would do is refund my money, IF I return the puppy. Sadly, I’ve grown to love and bonded with her and can not return her, especially, with a pre-existing condition. Not knowing if Michele is looking to re-sell her to someone else, put her down, or just let her live with the pain, all of which is just not something that I can take a chance with such a precious little thing. I had thought that I’ve done my homework in that making sure to see both parents, ACK registered and visit the home that the puppy were in. But, sometime, even though you’d done everything that you could do, it still does not prevent greedy people from lying and taking your money. Michele owns both the parents, and regardless of the genetic defects, I am certain that she will continue with the bad breeding and breed them again. I would not recommend this breeder as I believe she was well aware of this defect and chose to breed and sell to un-suspecting owners anyway, all in the name of money. Sad. |
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11-06-2008, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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| Is the breeder a member of YT? |
11-06-2008, 11:06 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona
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| Yes it is sad, and I'm sorry this happened to you. I don't know what you paid for your pup but she should at least give you a refund to help pay for the surgery. I would have to question why she wants the pup back when she knows you will care for her.. Isn't there a puppy lemon law in Ca.? Last edited by YorkieAZ; 11-06-2008 at 11:08 AM. |
11-06-2008, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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| I'm sorry, but, if you've only had her a short time, I would give her back and get your money back, and find a good breeder Last edited by phfgkl; 11-06-2008 at 11:26 AM. |
11-06-2008, 11:28 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA
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| Yes, contacted the breeder I tried working with her asking her to reduce the price of the puppy or help with the cost of the surgery. She refused everything and only would offer my $ back if i return the puppy. Breeder counts on you falling in love with their puppy and so they don't worry about taking the puppy back and giving you a refund. Yes, i am looking into CA puppy lemon law and see what recourses i have, but, in the meantime, i just don't want her to be able to do this to anyone else. |
11-06-2008, 11:32 AM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona
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| So is this breeder a yorkie talk member? People really need to make sure they get the health guarantees in writing and if there is anything in the contract you don't like, ask the breeder to change it. |
11-06-2008, 11:47 AM | #7 |
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11-06-2008, 11:50 AM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA
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| I do have a health guarantee, however, i can only return the puppy and get a refund, no other options. I know.... chalked it up to lesson learned. |
11-06-2008, 11:56 AM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona
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| That's too bad, but I still think the puppy lemon law might be able to help you. Let us know how this pans out for you and your puppy. Good luck. |
11-06-2008, 11:58 AM | #10 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA
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| So sorry this happened to you. I seriously would look in to getting a refund and returning the puppy. As a new pet owner you should not have to go through this and I would continue my search for the right puppy for you. |
11-06-2008, 12:06 PM | #11 | |
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This is why she does not want to return her. | |
11-06-2008, 12:07 PM | #12 | |
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California Lemon Laws for Dogs
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11-06-2008, 12:46 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA
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| Hobby breeder? who doesn't breed more than 2x/yr doesn't fall into the CA lemon law? that seems unfair, as they would skirt just within to guidelines to escape any repercussion. |
11-06-2008, 12:51 PM | #14 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona
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| If she does not fall into the puppy lemon law guidelines you could have your lawyer send her a letter stating if she does not refund the money that you will take her to small claims court for misrepresentation. |
11-06-2008, 02:52 PM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA
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| Hi, all, I do notknow if she's a member of YT. I tried looking user her name, but nothing came up. |
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