Hello from a new member!

[almighty_peanut]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I just had to tell you, it sounds like you found a pretty great guy.

well, not to toot my own horn but... yeah, she did


here is what i posted in the other thread, but it seems it won't show until it gets approved.



howdy all. i'm the unfortunate buyer of this puppy. i need to correct a couple of things my fiance has posted. that other vet (all pets in Chantilly, VA if anybody lives around the area) was the vet that had the pup for 5 days (2 over night) and could not tell me what was wrong with it. The rate they were going, they were completely off base, as the other vet i went to had him diagnosed in 30 minutes. all pets actually offered my fiance a credit card application to keep the pup there to pay for the tests and future tests.

the granny puppies place did NOT offer me another puppy. she told me it was not her fault but i could send him back and get just the money from the pup, minus the shipping cost. that would have been the end of it. the vet told me if i had put that puppy on the plane, he would not have made it there alive, so i just put the money up to get him well again.

i spoke with the vet and the pup had coccidiosis, anemia, dehydration & kennel cough. he's doing much better now. he is on a bunch of medication at the moment, so he is still not very active. he's a lot more vocal now, before he wouldn't even make a sound. now he yaps when we put him in his kennel for the night or while i go take a shower or something. he quiets down when he realizes i'm not letting him out though. he'll follow my fiance or i around like a lost puppy if we're doing things around the house. he's still a bit clumsy and falls down a lot. he still sleeps a lot and prefers to sleep next to you and not in the kennel. i'm guessing because of all of the meds he's on. he's eating now and lets you know when he's hungry. he's going back for a check up this coming week to see how he is doing.

needless to say... i've learned my lesson when buying a pup. i should have actually read the so-called "warranty" more closely. she could have sent me a puppy that has not eaten in weeks and died of starvation en route and not have been responsible for it. what a joke. since i last spoke with her, she has not answered my calls or returned my calls. at least i saved a yorkie who wasn't even going to have a chance at life had i not gotten him.

[yorkiesmiles]

Ok, I'm confused - who does this little guy belong to PtVintage or almighty peanut??


I'm going to say welcome to YT! I am so sorry for all you have been thru. Wow, what a horrid set of things you have learned about in such a short time.

This little Paxton will be forever grateful for all you have done to save his life.

Is this horrid breeder's business called Granny Puppies ?? Oh, my I just looked at that website - - mixed breeds, multiple breeds, lots of scary stuff there

[vviccles1]

Welcome to YT! Prayers going out to Paxton!

[chattiesmom]

Welcome Paxton, PtVintage & almighty-peanut

Welcome to Yorkietalk. After reading both of your posts, I am so very sorry that you had this horrid experience. PtVintage - to sounds like you have a "keeper" in your almighty_peanut. What a wonderful guy to look for and find a Yorkie for you all on his own and to surprise you. The thought of it all makes me weepy. Oh to be so young and in love !!!!!

I am very very sorry for the terrible condition of the pup. It breaks my heart to hear of poor sick pups being shipped across the country. It sounds like this second vet you have has your little Paxon on the right track. PtVintage, please don't worry about the pup "hating" you. Once you get him through the sickness he will forget the force feeding and all the "evil" you are doing to make him well.

Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics of a HEALTHY Paxon and to hear all about him!

[almighty_peanut]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Ok, I'm confused - who does this little guy belong to PtVintage or almighty peanut??


I'm going to say welcome to YT! I am so sorry for all you have been thru. Wow, what a horrid set of things you have learned about in such a short time.

This little Paxton will be forever grateful for all you have done to save his life.

Is this horrid breeder's business called Granny Puppies ?? Oh, my I just looked at that website - - mixed breeds, multiple breeds, lots of scary stuff there

haha, he's ptvintage's, but he likes me more

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by almighty_peanut

haha, he's ptvintage's, but he likes me more

Ok - are you the one who bought Paxton for ptvintage - the boyfriend??
Just trying to understand

[Judy in Waco]

Welcome to both of you! These little guys really take over your heart don't they? My husband is reading over my shoulder most of the time. I really think he should get his own username.

Do you have a name for the parasite yet? If you do, you should consider reporting her to the humane society or animal control in her area. With a specific illness it will be easier to get their attention.

Reporting to AKC would be a good idea as well, but I'm not sure what penalties if anything they have for sick animals. I think they just worry about the record keeping.

But unfortunately, you're most likely not going to see any money from this lady. That's why the contract is written the way it is. Most people would never send their sick pup back for a new one. Puppies are not like items from Walmart.

Sad as it is, she's most likely a puppy mill or a puppy broker. Greeder is a better term than breeder.

[almighty_peanut]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Ok - are you the one who bought Paxton for ptvintage - the boyfriend??
Just trying to understand

yeah, i'm the fiance. sorry



this is what the puppy had.
coccidiosis
anemia
dehydration
kennel cough


the puppy had coccidiosis from the day we got him, so he did not get it when he got here. i did some research and it seems to be pretty common in pups when going to a new home, but not til after a couple weeks. so he definitely got it from where i got him. trust me... we're going to report the lady to the AKC. i looked on the bbb and she isn't even listed on there.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by almighty_peanut

yeah, i'm the fiance. sorry



this is what the puppy had.
coccidiosis
anemia
dehydration
kennel cough


the puppy had coccidiosis from the day we got him, so he did not get it when he got here. i did some research and it seems to be pretty common in pups when going to a new home, but not til after a couple weeks. so he definitely got it from where i got him. trust me... we're going to report the lady to the AKC. i looked on the bbb and she isn't even listed on there.

Can't you report a business that isn't listed?

[Judy in Waco]

Yes! That's the point of the BBB. The main problem is that they COULD be listed already as a weird name.

You need to search it several different way. Animal breeders, farm, ranch, etc.. She could not actually be the owner of record, etc..

Sometimes it's tough to track it down.

[mscat]

yoour puppy is very lucky .I am glad he is in a safe, and loving home. He could have passed away easily with all that he had .Poor Paxton I think he will be just fine after he is treated and feeling better. The anemia was a result of the parasite. Tiny pups do not have a lot to lose, and when they get parasites it sucks the life out of them. Can one of you post pictures of Paxton?

[tmatherly]

Hi there! Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I am so sorry to hear about your baby but glad he is getting better. I am disheartened that you got him from my state, although not surprised because there are some puppy mills here. One of the worst puppy mills is not far from me in Missouri...a place called Hunte. It just hurts my heart to think about it. They have big billboards on the highway advertising their puppies...I just cringe everytime I see them.

I think you can chalk it up to lesson learned, and let's hope the baby recovers fully and you guys can really start to enjoy him!

[kspice501]

Welcome! I'm new too and I'm sooo sorry to hear about your experience.

[yorkiepup2]

Hi and welcome to YT! Poor little Paxton. Bless your heart for helping this little baby. I was the same way with my middle yorkie (Maya) when I found out she had a liver shunt. The breeder (a local breeder) said "bring her back and I'll give you a new one". By that time we had spent thousands of dollars on her care and were so attached to her. You must get the word out and publish the breeder's name so others don't purchase a sick puppy from them. This breeder has no heart for selling sick puppies.........no heart for the health and wellbeing of these helpless little creatures. I'm so glad little Paxton is feeling better and is eating and playing. Hopefully he will get to come home with you soon. Hugs to you!

[EbonysMom]

What an incredible story. I don't know how your boyfriend found this breeder but it does not sound at all good. How much did he research this breeder or even ask her for testimonials from other puppy buyers? I hope and believe that your little puppy will get better. I would not send him back at all, you have put so much money in him and love him so. I would consider taking this wowman to small claims court and keep documentation of everything right down to dates and times of phone calls, all bills etc that you have ensued. I have two little bichon frise sisters that I got from a breeder in NC seven years ago. I researched him so much and felt so good about him. He has been breeding small breed dogs for 30 years, is a member of the better business bureau and has excellent testimonials and references. When I decided to get a yorkie puppy I knew I would go back to him. I just picked up my female Dixie two weeks ago. My 19 yr old twin daughters also purchased a male puppy Teddy who is two weeks younger and from a different litter. Besides thier papers he gives a two year health warranty and you are required to take them to your vet within 48 hours of getting them to put that warranty into effect. I did and they are in excellent health and thriving and wonderfully playful. I would recommend him highly if you are ever intrested. Where are you in Virginia? I am just outside of Manassas, in Prince William County. We are hoping thru this site to find more people who have yorkies in our immediate area. Maybe we can start a yorkie play group or something. Good Luck to you and your boyfriend and your little puppy. Keep us informed about what you decide to do about the breeder. I think she should certainly offer to reimburse you for some of your expense and also I think she should have seen the health problems before even flying this puppy to you. I would fight it! Good Luck!