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Nancy1999 · 06-13-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda350

I saw a yorkie in the pet store 2 weeks ago. I asked her how old he was and she said 6wks and that she just got him in that day.. She said, I also have 2 other ones right down here that are 7wks old....if you are interested..I said no thank you, I do not support puppy mills...I was only in there because my children wanted to go see the snakes and birds...

I know it regulated by state laws, and some states are tougher than other, but that is really low.

mypreciouspups · 06-13-2008, 05:54 PM

I am not sure of what advice would be good here..

I question the age of him.. and if he does not fit into her life.. to me she could not have had him long to figure that one out..so I question that..

I think he is adorable and can see why you feel you could love him..

I would ask her if you pay for a vet visit first to make sure he is healthy.. then I would ask a good vet to do what ever it takes to find out if he is healthy..

also depends on what she is asking for him.. that is a lot to pay a pet store for a yorkie is it not..

I cannot put my fingers on it.. but something smells fishy here.. I hope not as he needs a home..and if she were letting him go cheap.. then I would say well if he needs something then I can make sure he gets it..but in this picture he does look to be healthy...

anne

4doggiemama · 06-13-2008, 07:21 PM

If you check into things and nothing "fishy" shows up, then you have a decision to make. Can you go into this with your eyes wide open realizing that expensive health issues may come up and will you be able to deal with it emotionally and cost wise? When I adopted my Pommie at 3 mo. I knew that there was a good chance that health issues would come up. After all, it was obvious that he didn't have a good background. And, yes, he does have health issues. Has allergies to wheat, corn, and eggs. Has LP in both back knees and needs surgery this summer. I am just glad that I have him to take care of. I know he is in GOOD hands.

spr377 · 06-13-2008, 07:39 PM

The OP has gotten some great advice from all the posters......good luck with the decision!

06-13-2008, 07:21 PM	#18
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	If you check into things and nothing "fishy" shows up, then you have a decision to make. Can you go into this with your eyes wide open realizing that expensive health issues may come up and will you be able to deal with it emotionally and cost wise? When I adopted my Pommie at 3 mo. I knew that there was a good chance that health issues would come up. After all, it was obvious that he didn't have a good background. And, yes, he does have health issues. Has allergies to wheat, corn, and eggs. Has LP in both back knees and needs surgery this summer. I am just glad that I have him to take care of. I know he is in GOOD hands. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

06-13-2008, 05:54 PM	#17
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	I am not sure of what advice would be good here.. I question the age of him.. and if he does not fit into her life.. to me she could not have had him long to figure that one out..so I question that.. I think he is adorable and can see why you feel you could love him.. I would ask her if you pay for a vet visit first to make sure he is healthy.. then I would ask a good vet to do what ever it takes to find out if he is healthy.. also depends on what she is asking for him.. that is a lot to pay a pet store for a yorkie is it not.. I cannot put my fingers on it.. but something smells fishy here.. I hope not as he needs a home..and if she were letting him go cheap.. then I would say well if he needs something then I can make sure he gets it..but in this picture he does look to be healthy... anne

06-13-2008, 07:39 PM	#19
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	The OP has gotten some great advice from all the posters......good luck with the decision!