Nice! I love the icon you added.:)

Exactly where is the trashing of the OP? I didn't even disagree with the OP...reread.

I have seen many of the same people here say the opposite...return the pup etc....merely an observation on my part.

I've only the word of the OP regarding a seemingly Reputable breeder. I've seen nothing other than her word, though I didn't say it was untrue so not sure what your alluding to?

The only facts that I can ascertain are that the OP met the breeder, chose a seemingly healthy pup, at some point the pup became ill, the OP decided to keep the pup and a breakdown in communication ensued between the parties. The contract was specific as to what was to be done, it wasn't done in this situation, OP admits this here and thus far there is no resolve.

My opinion, (set aside my own sincere sympathy for OP, OP's husband and this poor sick pup), is that this was a very sad and unfortunate occurrence that regardless of what the parties agree or disagree on there is still a sick pup. I don't believe that OP would have chosen a sick pup had the pup presented ill upon the selection? Nor do I believe that this "reputable" breeder would have sold the OP a sick pup, intentionally.

I do think that at this point the breeder needs to live up to her part in the contract. Obviously the pup is in good hands and the OP is taking good care of the pup that she has chosen to keep just as I did with Mini.

In the end all that matters is this pup gets well. I wish OP(s) the best and I sincerely hope this pup gets well soon.

Trashing? not at all, just my opinions.

OP please keep us posted on the outcome involving the breeder, I am anxious to see what she eventually decides to do. I also hope that you get well soon.

[quote=gemy;4349984]Thank you, Gemy.

Rich

I missed your post-trying to take care of things at home and go through this thread

Thank you, Lorraine.

Trying to answer posts for Sheila. Not easy.

Rich

Thank you My Fair Lacy.

Rich

I picked up 3 copies of Max's medical records today, when we took him to the Vet.

Judy will get one, even though she has never so much as asked about Maxwell.

Rich

I promise you, I will take care of Maxwell.

He's not disposable to us. But it hasn't helped to buy a sick puppy.

Rich

[quote=gemy;4349990]Thank you, Gemy.

All medical records will go out this week. Breeder hasn't asked for them, but I am sending them.

Maxwell's left eye improved a little bit, but it is now in his right eye.

The Vet explained to Sheila, that the reason she knew to do the Schirmer tear test, was because Max's left eye was so dry.

Rich

Rich and Sheila and Max. It seems to me that the best thing right now for all, is to heal up; to focus on just doing those things that nuture and support you all.

You three will get through this, with all the love that you have for one another.

My prayers go out for you all!

The breeder has only offered us a littermate.

We hesitated to take a littermate, due to the fact that there may well be other congenital issues in that litter.

Rich

Believe me, Chris-I am blessed to have Sheila.

I just wish I hadn't convinced her to make the trip to see the puppies.

But, I will take care of Sheila and Max.

Rich

Thank you for your prayers. We really appreciate prayers. I don't know if I deserve such a medal, but Sheila makes it easy to be a good husband.

No puppy lemon laws in Indiana.

Never expected to need a law.

Rich

Yes, Gemy-we will get through all of it.

Thank you for your prayers and your kindness towards my wife.

Rich

Julianna,

You have really been nice. We're praying hard for Max, and we are fortunate to have a great Vet.

We're sending you big hugs from Indiana.

Rich

Sending prayers for Max and Sheila. I pray both feel better soon.