BEWARE OF STARYORKIE.COM IN CA, Encino

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by Ban Teacup Pups

Hi Yorkie Talkers, my name is Gina too and I have spent the last hour and a half enjoying this thread, from way back 2006, 2007 until recently. I was kind of hoping it wouldn't have found closure, especially since I can confirm there IS a law that says you can't import pups younger than 6 months!

Here is a summary of the law from a report done by a researcher for Congress. I have this via Deborah Howard, she is the president (and a lawyer) of C.A.P.S. Companion Animals Protection Society

Puppy Imports; Penalties for AWA Violations
The 2008 farm bill also requires regulations to prohibit imports for resale of dogs unless they are at least six months of age, in good health, and have all necessary vaccinations, with exemptions for research, veterinary treatment, or imports into Hawaii from certain countries. Another section
7 CRS Report 94-731, Brief Summaries of Federal Animal Protection Statutes, by Vivian S. Chu. 8 Another bill, H.R. 3327, included the provisions of H.R. 3219 and S. 1880, as well as language to enable animal
humane agencies to initiate civil actions where violations are alleged.
Congressional Research Service 5
The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation
(Section 14214) increases the maximum penalty for a general violation of the act from the current $2,500 to $10,000 for each violation.

Only problem is, the USDA still has to implement it in order for it to be able to be applied (whatever that means). They have to set the rules, or something. Another attorney said this law has certainly been effective since September 1, 2011. Only again, nobody has yet enforced it. Who can enforce it...

Either way, there are plenty of puppy brokers who import from Korea and who violate this law!

Anyone who has more info about Star Yorkie, or who recently purchased one of their puppies, or when it turned out to be a sick animal, for our inventory and research, please send an email to

friendsforlife2020@gmail.com

And thank you (most of you anyway) for showing such great common sense about how and where and why not to buy a puppy or dog.

Thank you,

Gina

Gina,
do you know if there are laws against exporting dogs from the US into other countries under 6 months. As there is that one company that sends it's dogs to Canada?
Just curious

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

No one here is fooled by first time posters raving about a puppymill broker. They may not run the puppymill, but they are brokering FOR the pupppymill. That is even worse as they are trying to put an innocent face on a horrid business. I hope with continued court action, they will be put out of busines eventually. Even if they are not shut down now, they will pay through eternity for the sins of abuse they have enabled!

I wish they would at least make it a law that puppies need to be 6 months old before transporting into the country. That would still enable those wanting to get their dogs from overseas, the opportunity to import them. But it would put an end to 6 week old puppies being taken from their mothers and thrown into a cargo hold to wind up who knows where. No greedy puppymiller would want to support them until they were 6 months old -- so this would put an end to it! Only the quality dog breeders would care enough to keep their pups 6 months before finding them a forever home. 6 MONTHS OLD BEFORE IMPORTING OR EXPORTING!

And all the celebrities that have bought dogs from them should be named and shamed

[NewPuppyOwner]

Hey all,

I created this account to post because to my horror, I only NOW am researching the Star Yorkie kennel... unfortunately, I have only discovered this informative thread AFTER already purchasing my beautiful baby. She is not a Yorkie, and I will not disclose her breed to keep my identity private. However, I must mention that she is growing EXTREMELY fast. I don't know if she will be a "teacup" size AT ALL. They may have lied about her age because her prospective weight was only supposed to be around 5 lbs... She is already 3 lbs with RAPID growth and not even close to 6 months.

Also, now that I've taken closer looks at the images of the celebrities... Those photos of the celebs are clearly photoshopped!!! I do freelance graphic design, and you can tell they are kind of sketchy by the way the shadows look totally unnatural. I feel like a complete idiot for falling for those photos! I should personally know better...

Upon visiting the facility, you can clearly see the Yorkie Sire that Ben describes as "Booba" on one of the previous posts on this thread. She is full grown, and wanders around the house. Booba is no "teacup", she is 14 lbs. That already is false advertisement on any of Booba's Yorkie puppies estimated adult size. they will not allow you to the kennels. They also do not show you photos of the parents. They swear that their dogs are AKC, and will send you off with the application form... I am only praying that the AKC will actually accept my dog's paperwork.

After only a few days of having her, I already had to take her into the vet for coughing/sneezing (could it be kennel cough???) and being lethargic (vet said it was hypoglycemia). The vet claims it is from being around other dogs' feces. My poor baby also just started having diarrhea. The vet bill plus antibiotics/meds came out to well over $100... This is totally unacceptable for purchasing her after only a few days! Upon consulting with the kennel on her health, they offered to GIVE me medication... without telling the vet. Um... WHAT?! I really wanted her because she was absolutely adorable and I honestly was sick and tired of going to the pet stores locally to find outrageous prices (yes, even more expensive than Star Yorkie... almost $3,000 for "teacup" puppies at one of the local "puppy boutiques"). I feel so mislead... I love my dog, but I just don't know what to expect of her future health and size.

All of this newfound information ultimately breaks my heart, because I have grown very attached to her... I can't just return her to them... Good God, who knows what they might do to her!

[GuinnessStout]

Originally Posted by NewPuppyOwner

Hey all,

I created this account to post because to my horror, I only NOW am researching the Star Yorkie kennel... unfortunately, I have only discovered this informative thread AFTER already purchasing my beautiful baby. She is not a Yorkie, and I will not disclose her breed to keep my identity private. However, I must mention that she is growing EXTREMELY fast. I don't know if she will be a "teacup" size AT ALL. They may have lied about her age because her prospective weight was only supposed to be around 5 lbs... She is already 3 lbs with RAPID growth and not even close to 6 months.

Also, now that I've taken closer looks at the images of the celebrities... Those photos of the celebs are clearly photoshopped!!! I do freelance graphic design, and you can tell they are kind of sketchy by the way the shadows look totally unnatural. I feel like a complete idiot for falling for those photos! I should personally know better...

Upon visiting the facility, you can clearly see the Yorkie Sire that Ben describes as "Booba" on one of the previous posts on this thread. She is full grown, and wanders around the house. Booba is no "teacup", she is 14 lbs. That already is false advertisement on any of Booba's Yorkie puppies estimated adult size. they will not allow you to the kennels. They also do not show you photos of the parents. They swear that their dogs are AKC, and will send you off with the application form... I am only praying that the AKC will actually accept my dog's paperwork.

After only a few days of having her, I already had to take her into the vet for coughing/sneezing (could it be kennel cough???) and being lethargic (vet said it was hypoglycemia). The vet claims it is from being around other dogs' feces. My poor baby also just started having diarrhea. The vet bill plus antibiotics/meds came out to well over $100... This is totally unacceptable for purchasing her after only a few days! Upon consulting with the kennel on her health, they offered to GIVE me medication... without telling the vet. Um... WHAT?! I really wanted her because she was absolutely adorable and I honestly was sick and tired of going to the pet stores locally to find outrageous prices (yes, even more expensive than Star Yorkie... almost $3,000 for "teacup" puppies at one of the local "puppy boutiques"). I feel so mislead... I love my dog, but I just don't know what to expect of her future health and size.

All of this newfound information ultimately breaks my heart, because I have grown very attached to her... I can't just return her to them... Good God, who knows what they might do to her!

Well I am one of those annoying find the sliver lining in every cloud type people... So with that being said thank goodness you found this site now and now have an entire Yorkie family no mater what breed your baby is supporting you and helping give guidance.. And by being on her now I am guessing I might have read "teacups" are not really a type more of a way of greedy breeders trying to get you to pay more and if your baby grows bigger that is actually a blessing because the smaller they are the more health problems. So welcome and stick around and regardless of breed ask any and all questions because trust me I can tell you from experience that forum has got the most caring, loving and helpful bunch of people... Just sometimes you need to have thick skin o handle some comments

[MishyMish]

I looked at the site and can't believe how many celebrities purchased pups from them. I wonder if they even took the time to look into what they were really purchasing. I doubt it. Besides, if they have a sick pup, they can easily pay the vet fees.

[Driver]

I'm sure they give the puppies to the celebrities for free as long as they can take their pictures. Celebrities don't pay for anything. When you're rich people give you all kinds of things free but when you're poor you get nothing. Lawmakers are starting to crack down on online puppy mills. One of Star Yorkies main sources of puppies was shut down, Lambriar, Inc.

One of the Largest Puppy Brokers Shuts Its Doors! | ASPCA Blog

[Betty22]

@hugeyorkieluv
I just bought a maltipoo from them and have never
Felt so loved right from the get go.I believe if she were a
Puppy mill dog she wouldn't
Be so sweet , easy to take care of and so super smart!

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by Betty22

@hugeyorkieluv
I just bought a maltipoo from them and have never
Felt so loved right from the get go.I believe if she were a
Puppy mill dog she wouldn't
Be so sweet , easy to take care of and so super smart!

Oh dear God. That's probably one of the worst arguments I've ever heard. Aside the fact that you waaaayyyy over paid for a mutt, MOST puppies are loving, fairly easy and (to us pet parents ) smart.

Please take the time to learn what a puppy mill is and stop supporting cruelty to animals.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by Betty22

@hugeyorkieluv
I just bought a maltipoo from them and have never
Felt so loved right from the get go.I believe if she were a
Puppy mill dog she wouldn't
Be so sweet , easy to take care of and so super smart!

That is very misguided information. Welcome to YT. Puppymill babies are taken from their mommies at very young ages, they are almost always very loving...PLEASE make sure you follow up with your vet and take your pup for regular checkups as they tend to have various issues, not always, but very often.

Stick around YT to learn more about puppymills and why its so important to NOT purchase from byb's and puppymills. Also if you have ANY problems with your pup there are many people here who have a wealth of knowledge AND there is so much good stuff to learn here to. You can find an answer to almost any Yorkie question here!

Good Luck with your pup.

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by Betty22

@hugeyorkieluv
I just bought a maltipoo from them and have never
Felt so loved right from the get go.I believe if she were a
Puppy mill dog she wouldn't
Be so sweet , easy to take care of and so super smart!

I hate to burst your bubble but Laddy came from a puppy mill and you could not find a more lovable dog. He knows over 30 tricks and is super smart but would I support these places now that I know what a puppy mill is? NO! Nor would I ever defend them, I just thank the good Lord that Laddy ended up being healthy, because it sure wasn't his breeding that did this. I give all credit for that to lots of answered prayers.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

I hate to burst your bubble but Laddy came from a puppy mill and you could not find a more lovable dog. He knows over 30 tricks and is super smart but would I support these places now that I know what a puppy mill is? NO! Nor would I ever defend them, I just thank the good Lord that Laddy ended up being healthy, because it sure wasn't his breeding that did this. I give all credit for that to lots of answered prayers.

:thum bup:: thumbup:

[loverofyorkies2]

My sincere apologies for bumping up an old thread. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted on this thread. This thread saved me from making a huge mistake that would have cost me thousands of dollars--I was actually considering Star Yorkies! This thread should definitely be made a sticky. I believe on their website they have "over 200 callers a day", and each of these people should know the truth.

What disgusts me is what they put on their website.

6 month FINANCING? Is the puppy a car?
TWO locations?
SHOPPING CART?
"Checkout" your puppy?
SECURE SHOPPING?
ORDERS AND RETURNS?
PRIVACY POLICY?
SHIPPING AND HANDLING?

If this wasn't a yorkie site, I would think it was Amazon!

Another thing that disgusts me when reading through this thread is the amount of people who only have one post that defend Star Yorkie...they all sound the same...it's like a broken record. The owners of Star Yorkie need to accept it and stop making fake accounts! I don't mean to hurt feelings, but it is tacky!



Again, I sincerely apologize for bumping up old threads. I know other members on here hate that.

[YorkieMiki]

Thanks for the update. No prob bumping. These things and puppy mills in general need to be brought up as much as possible to keep them on our minds.

Good luck with your search and I'm glad you're doing your research because these dogs are not just whims that you can purchase like an object off amazon

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by loverofyorkies2

My sincere apologies for bumping up an old thread. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted on this thread. This thread saved me from making a huge mistake that would have cost me thousands of dollars--I was actually considering Star Yorkies! This thread should definitely be made a sticky. I believe on their website they have "over 200 callers a day", and each of these people should know the truth.

What disgusts me is what they put on their website.

6 month FINANCING? Is the puppy a car?
TWO locations?
SHOPPING CART?
"Checkout" your puppy?
SECURE SHOPPING?
ORDERS AND RETURNS?
PRIVACY POLICY?
SHIPPING AND HANDLING?

If this wasn't a yorkie site, I would think it was Amazon!

Another thing that disgusts me when reading through this thread is the amount of people who only have one post that defend Star Yorkie...they all sound the same...it's like a broken record. The owners of Star Yorkie need to accept it and stop making fake accounts! I don't mean to hurt feelings, but it is tacky!



Again, I sincerely apologize for bumping up old threads. I know other members on here hate that.

I am SO HAPPY you found us, please feel free to ask us about ANY breeder you may be looking at...and yes they do make fake accounts, pretty obvious isn't it? lol


Welcome to YT and stick around you will find all you need to find here re anything YORKIE!

[thelittleyorkie]

***LOOKS LIKE THEY MOVED AND CHANGED THEIR NAME TO "puppy heaven"*****

Their NEW website is now puppyheaven.com--probably an attempt to run from all the bad reviews here on Yelp, YorkieTalk, etc.,.......