Should I get this yorkie girl?? Or turn away?

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by genie

Do you think that with the right food and The Missing Link that I could turn her around? She is very active and playful, not at all shy. I think that she is actually healthy but has not had the right nutrition. I will have to think about it and pray about it.

I know how hard it is not to want to help this puppy, but you may be buying heartache and huge vet bills. My Lady is a poorly bred rescue and her meds alone cost $250 a month. I spend over $3,000 just on her meds and vet bills to monitor her conditions. We usually have at least one close call per year which runs close to $1,000 on top of that.

Since you have other dogs, you really need to think "worse case scenario" when you consider the financial impact buying her could have on the dogs you have now. I'd be especially worried since this puppy is so small.

Personally, I would not support this puppy mill, byb or whatever she is. That's how these people stay in business. As the other poster said, if her dogs are truly AKC registered, report her to the AKC. By doing so, you are part of the solution, not part of the problem.

[SANDYSAND]

I am not the one to give advice b/c I am so weak for animals. I know I wont be able to sleep at night knowing that she is outthere, But do what your heart tells you to do and follow your inner feelings, I will offer her less money of course and also report her after at least you have the puppy, You dont want the puppy to end up in the pond!!!!

Good Luck & keep us posted

[Tillys_mom]

I would be extra worried. I would try to report her. If your heart is really with the furbaby, I'd offer less. Just be prepared as others are warning. You really don't know what you are buying and for that price you can get a great quality Yorkie.

[genie]

I appreciate all your responses. I know that it is complete rip off to spend that much money on this dog and that I may be getting into something worse with vet bills and health issues. I just keep seeing her little face though.....

[akcyorkies4u]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Call animal control...most insist on a warm, dry kennel area..food water and kept humanely groomed..

I would call also

[xnatalie]

That's such a hard choice I would probably take her, but that's jsut my heart talking

[AngieDoogles]

That is such a hard call. I can really see both sides...you don't want to support this awful breeder, but at the same time, you want to help the poor little puppy. Personally, if I had the money and felt I could give this baby the time and attention she's going to need, then I'd take her home with me, but I'd also report the breeder so that she might be forced to stop breeding and treating her animals this way...

Whatever you decide, good luck!

[dixiechick]

You should be able to email that pic from your phone to your personal home email, I just dont know about the size.

[Txgurl06]

im not sure what you should do! i understand both parts of the story too.

that is so hard. Could you get her seen by your vet before you buy her?

[erino77]

about the pics, what cell carrier do you use? I know how to get pics from Alltel and Verizon if it;s either of those. My heart goes out to you. What a tough decision to make. My advice is to go with your heart. If you feel that you need her in your life and that your willing to incur poss. large expenses to save her. Then do it. It's all up to you hun. I def agree though to try and get her for a lower price if at all poss. Also try for a contract w/ some kind of guarantee. Please keep us updated with your thoughts. I am very interested in knowing what you decide. And would love to see this little girl

[spr377]

I can understand both sides......no one can tell you what to do, you have to make the decision that you feel most comfortable with. Best of luck!

[carey646]

Help All The Puppies There By Reporting Her!!!!!!!!

[Yorkiedaze]

If she is turned in, then the dogs will go into rescue and they will get them all the medical attention and find them wonderful homes.
If you truly want her for yourself, then ask the woman if you could have Vet. refrences and if she can't supply those then just tell her the dog needs medical attention, shots, bile acid testing and so on, is not a breed standard and your only going to offer her $300. Since the pup is already 4 months old (so she says, have you checked to see if the puppy still have baby teeth?) then chances are she hasn't been able to sell her anyway. I'd still turn her in and help all the other dogs.

[Shadow]

What is she being turned in for,were they being neglected,no food or water?Maybe I missed it,let me go back and read again.

[chloeandj]

Originally Posted by genie

I appreciate all your responses. I know that it is complete rip off to spend that much money on this dog and that I may be getting into something worse with vet bills and health issues. I just keep seeing her little face though.....

Has she seen the vet? My concern is bringing home something contagious to your other dogs.
I had tears well up just thinking about it because it would be hard for me too even though i know what the right choice is. Let us know what you decide ((hugs))