very upset

[yorkie_mama22]

I am just so frustrated. I feel like I have been taken advantage of and I just can't wrap my head around WHY and HOW someone can do this to another person. I really am starting to believe that Stormy WAS ILL before I got her and that she had an underlying problem that the previous owner felt the need to keep from me. I told her I needed a healthy dog, one that wasn't sick and that was going to be healthy. I understand things can come up but I've had her since Oct. and some of these problems started as early as two weeks after I brought her home. I truly in my heart believe this lady KNEW and knew that if she told someone the real reasons she was selling her, not many would of wanted her. She was so pushy for me to take her asap and I was so naive. I was so heartbroken over my shihtzu pup dying that I was desperate to have a new companion. I really thought that Stormy was all the lady said she was to be. I spoke with her on the phone and she was so nice and seemed she knew what she was talking about. I wish I didn't rush into this now I am hurting so bad. I am crying as I type because it pains me so much to think about it. WHY can't my baby just be healthy?? I love her so much, she is so amazing and it hurts me to see her suffering. I have already spent close to 1,000$ if not more on her and I thought spending 1,000 on a pup was too much but now I know it was a big mistake because I could of easily saved and bought a healthy dog. The lady said that she never recieved the money I sent her for the dog and that she would take me to court, I told her at that time that I would take her for the leg surgery Stormy will eventually need, she didn't mention the money again. When my dog had two seizures I called her crying hystrically leaving messages and emails, not once did I hear from her. Not once did she ask how she was doing or if she is even alive any more. This lady told me she loved Stormy more then anything and that she was her baby. WHY was I so stupid to believe her?? I just feel she dumped all the problems on me without any warning. Now I am desperately trying to keep my baby alive. I am only 22 years old. I have a child of my own and I just finished college and owe $20,000 student loan. I am trying to get my wedding planned and we are struggling somewhat because I have been laid. I don't have the extra money for all these vet expenses and I feel so horrible about it. I don't know what I am suppose to do with her any more!! I am trying the best I can but I feel it's not good enough I wouldn't have a problem caring for a dog with regular costs and possible emergencies but it seems that she has on going issues. Sorry for rambling but I just don't have anyone else to talk too about this.

[Bizzymammabee]

Oh hon I am very sorry to hear that your pup is sick. Just think to yourself that god put that baby in your path for help. You lost your baby and this is a baby that needed someone to love and care for her. God saw a need to put you both together. I understand that it's hard now financially for you with the expenses your incurring.

Just wanted to send you a hug. I am not sure what else to tell you other than thank you for giving that baby a home that will think of her as a member vs an owned item.

[YorkieAZ]

I'm sorry you are hurting so bad.
If you feel you cannot financially care for Stormy, do you have a relative or friend that may want to take her, that way you could still be in her life.
Did you sign a contract with a health guarantee?

[jennzy]

hi sweetie

*huge hug* x one gazillion trillion million bazillion (ok thats a made up number but its huge!)

i'm sorry you are going through with this...
this must be tough...

Where did you find this "breeder"? did you find her from kijiji or craigslist? If so, I think you should post your story with this person's name and email or website (if she has any), also post it under the canada forum here in YT

beaware, this person will email you and threaten you to take you to court because she may be "loosing her business" from your posts but trust me, she has NO case against you (had a simliar case and asked my high school law teacher).

I would see if you have a case against her at the small claims level that is if you want to persue it. but make sure you have proof that you paid her. like if you wrote her a cheque or what not (something you can trace back) and keep all stormy's medical bills because if you win, the "breeder" will need to pay you back for every penny you spent on stormy when the puppy was sick.

if you don't want to go through with the any of the suggested, just keep faith and be strong and be there for stormy, you'll figure a way to deal with all this...
xo

[margaritaville]

I feel bad for you. You have a lot on your shoulders right now.

[carmen in nj]

I am so sorry girl, you have a LOT to deal with right now.. sending you good vibes and strenght..
hugs,
cArmen in nj

[mscat]

I am very sorry this has happened. Vet costs are huge when trying to take care of a sick little dog. Now that you love her very much, and thinking that she was ill when you got her is so upsetting. Interesting that the breeder backed off when you mentioned taking her to court. If things are too much and are unmanageable I agree that you might have to rehome Stormy. Your child has to come first . I hope things become easier for you.

[yorkie_mama22]

I found her on kijiji, she is not even from my city, she lives in Missisouri and the transaction took place in Michigan. She actually has been on this site but I don't think she has been on since I posted about the seizures. I don't want to get involved with courts as it will be a complicated procedure since it is in a different country. I didn't get a health guarantee as she was 1.5 years old. The lady bought her from some what I believe as puppy mill breeders and had her for 1.5 years. She was diagnosed with LP at an early age and the woman who bought her was made aware of it, she didn't tell me about this, I found out after doing my own research when I called the original breeders. The lady offered to give me another breed of pup or pay a very small cost for another yorkie but does not ship. The way she describle her breeding was they sell to a broker since they are menonites and do not have electricty or cars therefore they can't ship the dogs. She said I could come to Missisouri for a pup but I said no thank you. The lady even said she gave the last owner a contract that the dog was sold as pet ONLY not for breeding and that she had weak knees, she was registered as APRI (which now I know is nothing but garbage!)

The lady said she was selling her before she couldn't breed her with the male she had, so her excuse was she wouldn't breed so she was selling her. She was a total crock of sh... because she told me originally she was a yorkie breeder for about 20 years. I already put an ad up on kijiji in Michigan but it was deleted shortly after.

I don't have any friends or relatives that will want to take a sick dog in that will cost them hundreds of dollars. I don't think ANY one would really do that. I am stuck in this situation. There is no places around where I live that you can surrender a sick animal so they help. The only options you have is to put your dog down.

[LilMissy]

Oh no! I had no idea that Stormy is sick. Do you know what is wrong with her? I'm sorry that you are having to deal with this. It must be breaking your heart.

[yorkie_mama22]

I am not sure what is wrong. I thought it could of been something she ate because this morning on her blanket was a little puke. It was pretty fresh. She looked kind of drowsy to me but she got up and went pee. She's drinking some water but doesn't seem interested in eating. I think her belly is probably upset. Of course I am thinking the worst that it could be something else? Maybe liver ? I know she had two seizures in early November and the doctor wasn't sure, he had some ideas but gave her some inflammatory shots and she got back to normal, I thought it may of been her low blood sugar. Then she had the accident and almost died, the vet wanted me to give her a few weeks to get back to normal before any type of surgery. She was amazingly great until this morning I don't know what she could of got into the only things I can think of is the garbage, maybe some candy or a popcorn kernel, my daughter had threw some on the floor. SHe was fine last night and my hubby slept with her and said she was not acting any different at all last night. So perhaps this morning something happen? I woke up at 9am. She had a bone in her bed that she enjoys chewing, she was chewing it last week and bit alot off while chewing. Maybe the same thing happen now? I don't know. I am just hoping this passes. Right now I am home by myself, my hubby had to go out to run errands.

[MyPlace]

(((((BIG HUG)))))))

I know how overwhelmed you must feel right now. I know advice is easy to give and not always easy to follow but lets try to put some of this into prospective for you.

You sound to be a caring and loving person. I truly believe that people and animals come into our lives because we need them and they need us. She is lucky to have you...someone who is willing to do her best to make sure she has as healthy and long a life as possible. Know that you did right thing even though you weren't provided with all the information you should have been. We make the best decisions we can at the time we make them and with the information we have.

If her former owner was willing to sell her knowing full well she was sick you know they weren't going to act in her best interests. You obviously are so feel some strength in knowing that you have a kind heart and will do your best.

Your best is all anyone can ask of you. True, sometimes our best is not always good enough to make the situation turn out the way you want them to, but you need to feel strength in the fact that you are doing your best.

BIG HUGS and hang in there! You are not alone!

[jennzy]

Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

I already put an ad up on kijiji in Michigan but it was deleted shortly after.

i had the same thing happen! the girl kept on getting my post deleted!
keep on posting
heck, even pm me and ill send you a few of my emails and you are welcome to use that and i'll click to post it

because every time you post with the same email your email is on the black list...

ppl like her should be warned!

i would also call the vets in the area and ask if they can post a warning ad
on your behalf

[yorkie_mama22]

I had a hard time finding online the vets in her area, I spent a whole day trying to find ways to get the word out about her in her city but I called a rescue I believe it was or shelter and told them my story, the lady said she would call me back and never did, the sad part is she said she heard of this lady and it wasn't good things she heard.

This lady was selling my Stormy, a yorkie pup, maltese and pomeranian also. I should of known but when I went to the house and seen Stormy she was just beautiful.

I am so afraid of having another dog die. I was traumatized by finding my poor little shihtzu dead. He also appeared to be healthy and passed away during the night, was fine the night before and when we woke up in the morning he was laying in his favorite spot by the balcony door sleeping peacefully. I really thought I was being smart this time. I wish there was someone I could give her to but there really isn't anyone I know who could take her. She is also extremely attached to me. She has warmed up to people and likes my mom but my mom now has her own yorkie pup, she can't afford another sick one

[Yorkiekids]

Maybe you can call the ASPCA, and see if they can recommend some clinics you can take her too. They are a lot more reasonable, and I just love the vet at the clinic. He's always trying to come up with the most cost effective way to help the dogs out. Give it a try. You may have some luck.

[MyPlace]

Ohhh good advice YorkieKids!