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I will not explain again why I took her at 5 weeks, all I can say is she is doing great and we have had not had one single problem, if you go back from the beginning I already explained why I did it. All I will say she is in a much better place and she is dearly loved!!If I knew how to add picture of Lucy from my phone I would send picture of her

Sounds more like a rescue to me. Under the circumstances and living conditions this wee lil pup was living in, I would have done the same thing in your shoes. To me, that is a rescue.

Let me make this very clear to all that may read this thread, NO, taking a 5 week old puppy from it's mother is not what should be done, and, in the USA it is against the law to sell a puppy under 7 weeks old. It's also very dangerous to take a puppy that young, dangerous for the puppy.

But, sometimes you run into situations like arlene Baker where taking a wee lil baby home is safer then leaving it in filthy living conditions where the puppy is left in a filthy kiddie pool with big dogs running about. Sounds like this baby is more then well cared for, and living in clean quarters and loved much. Sounds like this lil baby is doing very well. We would LOVE to see pics of baby Lucy.
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I’m just saying I’m not sure you researched the breed or you would have known the right age and the right breeder that would have had them in better conditions. Supporting bad breeders like that keeps them in business doing the same things. I get where you are coming from but I just want you to know so that you know in the future.

Sadly you can’t look at it as a rescue because the breeder has money now to continue to breed. Also it would be like saying your rescuing a pup when you buy it from a puppy mill it’s not really rescuing.

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Hi I tried to post picture of Lucy but when I tried to it said I could not download any

well I downsized photo now how do I add it here?

Hi I personally wouldn't leave a 7 week old pup on its own for 8 hour's, I have 3 dogs and wouldn't leave them 8 hours without arranging a son/friend/neighbour to pop in and out or a dog sitter, 7 weeks is way to early for a pup to leave its mum, she would only just be weaning, puppies are lovely but I would consider that you wouldn't leave a baby on its own without a minder.
After getting someone to pop in and out you could also get a baby monitor to look at on your mobile, have you had a dog before

not sure who you are taking to but our puppy Lucy will NEVER be left alone for any amount of time as we are both retired and home all the time one of us is always home' I feel like no one should get a puppy while they are working all day. how can a puppy learn anything that way

I agree with you Joan. While the greeder may still be able to continue their unscrupulous ways, it seems as this puppy is in a much better place so I also consider this a rescue.

I was actually commenting on the original poster's comments regarding 7 week old puppy being left alone while they went to work, you say you collected your puppy at 5 weeks, not the best situation but if the little one has managed to make it to 7 weeks and your with her all the time I'm sure you are doing everything right, if she's eating and drinking and she's seen the vet the chances are Lucy will do very well. As its been pointed out to you her inoculations shouldn't be carried out before 8 weeks and even then the vet will only do it if she/he is satisfied she's healthy weight wise and in body.
I know through working with rescues that sometimes mum will abandone her pups for no apparent reason and its no good forcing her as that can lead to her attacking them and even killing them. I'm glad your furbaby has a good caring home and it would be a good idea when she is all safe about 12 weeks to take her to a puppy socialising class

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thank you

Not to beat a dead horse, the deed is done, I am sure the OP did not go looking for a 5 week old puppy. This unscrupulous person will breed regardless if this OP bought this dog or not. Why not take this baby out of filthy living conditions where it is not getting love and attention and could get trampled from these big dogs. This puppy is now clean, living in clean conditions, eating quality food and being loved and spoiled as she should be. You have over emphasized the reason a puppy should be with the momma, OP gets it, you are a very knowable member, why not share your knowledge about caring for a wee little baby instead of repeating the reason why it is best a puppy stay with it's momma. It was not the best thing to do in this situation, sounds like that pup would not have lived to see 12 weeks old. Under these circumstances even tho money was exchanged I see it as a rescue, that's my opinion. This community is about helping and sharing our knowledge and experence, how bout we do that.

I brought it back up because she said she did her research about Yorkies which can’t be true. Also it’s good for other people who read the thread. Also she hopefully will continue with Yorkies so she should know for next time. The problem with buying from bad breeders is they continue to make money so they won’t stop. Again it’s like buying a puppy from a puppy mill it just keeps them making money and staying open. If conditions are bad and the pups are going illegally to early it’s best to get animal control or animal welfare people on the case to help ALL the puppies and dogs not just the one. Just buying your puppy and calling it rescuing don’t help all the dogs and puppy in that situation it leaves them to suffer.

Point well made Taylor. Can we just move on and hopefully watch this little baby grow and thrive, and be there for the OP if she should need the communities advise, suggestions in the future.

I see you are a new member, posts are delayed due to moderator reviewing to ensure they are not spam, usually after 10 posts any replies will post as soon as you hit the submit tab, picture posting is the same. I believe that is why you received this message. I see you met the usual quota, try uploading your pic again. If you get the same message you may need a few more posts. Looking forward to seeing baby Lucy :)