Originally Posted by Shorkie Daddy (Post 2597335)

:mad::mad::mad:They should pay whatever bills Yoda incurs PLUS give you that other poor puppy thats in their grasps, and pay for that pup's medical bills as well. Oh yeah, they should pay you as well for pain, suffering, gas to and from vet and whatever else you can come up with! This is absurd!

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2597342)

Maybe it is me but I am totally confused.......so I went and looked back through some of your other posts to try and figure out where Yoda came from...............now I am even more confused. You said that he came from a bad breeder and that he had parvo, you also said that you were getting a sister on May 15th. In this thread you are saying he came from a Pet store. ???????

First and foremost, PARVO is highly contagious and I hope you are not planning to add an additional puppy on May 15th! Please do not consider this as she will most likely get PARVO as well. It can live for a very long time (any one with how long??) even after Yoda has been cured.

You also said that Yoda is a mill rescue...............are you saying that you purchased him from a pet store that gets puppies from a mill and you bought him because you wanted to same him????? Or does this pet store sell mill rescue puppies?????

Finally, you said that the pet store wants to give you a new puppy. Do they want to take back Yoda and give you a puppy or just give you a second puppy for free???? I understand that you would not give him back which is good because he would be euthanized or left for dead if you were to give him back at this point. I am glad that you are taking care of him.

Did the vet explain to you how to disinfect your home to kill the PARVO virus? I believe this is very important step in making Yoda well. If you bring him home and reuse the puppy toys, blankets, bedding etc that he used while he had PARVO I do believe that he can get it back. You need to sanitize your entire home to kill the virus and there is also a length of time before adding any new animals to your home to keep them safe as well.

Originally Posted by FlDebra (Post 2597379)

I know it is easy to miss posts as a thread gets longer and sometimes I post before I read all the way through. But thought I wold help a bit as I understand.

She did not say from a pet store....she said for "the dreaded store." Then she clarifies in post #15 of this thread..."The dreaded store is a puppy mill!" So, she rescued the little one by buying him from the puppy mill which she also calls "the dreaded store."

From what I understand in her posts, the "store" wants to gie her another puppy and she still keeps Yoda. She thinks they want her to sell the new puppy to pay off the vet bills. She is contacting her attorney.

Not sure if the vet explained about disinfecting the house but several have mentioned that to her. Cannot imagine that a vet would let a dog still sick with parvo come home without the information. But as I understand it, he does still have parvo. They are in the midst of trying to clear it.

Hope ths helps -- and to the OP -- wish your little one well! I hope the mill comes through and pays another bill for you. You have your hands full girl -- praying for you both!

Originally Posted by rsmith0803 (Post 2597305)

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Sheila, I want to thank you for being so supportive. I just love this lil guy to pieces and it is killing me watching him be so miserable!:( Everyone here is very supportive and have given me so many helpful ideas.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2597396)

No I did see post #15 and then that is when I got really confused and did a search to try and figure it out. I am totally not trying to start an problems.

To the OPer~did you go to a breeder and found it was a puppymill when you got there? If Yoda came from a puppymill/"breeder" and they are offering you a second puppy that one probably has it as well! :eek: Then you could become liable for vet bills fi you were to sell it!

But the second puppy on May 15th from a thread that was posted a while back which I believe is a different puppy than the free one that is now being offered to her because Yoda is sick. She stated that she already had Yoda and was planning on bring a Princess home on May 15th. I was concerned for this puppy as well because of PARVO being so contagious.

It sounds like you are taking great care of Yoda and on the right track by contacting an attorney. :) I wish you lots of luck with both Yoda and your legal battles. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2597522)

Rachel, Honey, can you take him to another Vet? I know you don't have the money, but call around and explain the situation, that Yoda is very sick and you are terrified that you will lose him. Some Vets truly have good hearts and will help you. Maybe a second opinion is in order.

It's breaking my heart to see you going through this with your little guy.

Your love for him comes through loud and clear. Yorkies DO respond to the love we give them; it gives them the will to fight for their lives.

When you feed him is he keeping it down? Any diarrhea?

How is his attitude right now? Lethargic?

Just keep doing what you are doing and have faith that there is a Vet that will help you.

And don't let these people off the hook, take them to court and make them pay every cent of Yoda's Vet bills!

Hugs,
Sheila

P.S. I am praying hard for you and Yoda.

Originally Posted by rsmith0803 (Post 2597586)

I paid for Princess Laya the end of April through a TOTALLY DIFFERENT reputable breeder. My first intention was to get her as a GIRLFRIEND for Yoda. I already paid another $600.00 for her, with only $300 of that being refundable if I do not take her. I was told as long as I cleaned my home well, she couldn't get it. And now as I read more and more I understand I would just be risking her lil health to. Just to absolutely clerify. Yoda can from a pet store which does their own yorkie breeding there. It reminds me of a sweatshop. This is where I have people confused, I should have been way more specific from the get go. Now, I have 1 sick pup, 1 pup on the way (that now I am not sure what I can do) plus a pup that this horrible place wants to give me for "my troubles".:(:(:(:(

Originally Posted by rsmith0803 (Post 2597593)

He keeps down the food from the syringe but just refuses to take it on his own. I wouldn't call him lethargic, I would just say extremely tired. He is laying in my bed and I am getting ready to give him another try at the feeding and if he doesn't respond, he will have to take the syringe.:(

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2597648)

Well, Hon, at least he is taking food from the syringe and keeping it down.
That's a good sign.

Do you have an emergency Vet you can call during the night, if you need one?

As for Princess Laya, I think I read you need to bring her home May 15th? Is there anyone that can puppysit for you until Yoda is completely well, and it is safe to bring her home? If not, will the breeder keep her a little longer?

No, Sweetie, don't let that pet shop off the hook by accepting another one of their sick puppies. That would ruin your case against them, and you don't need another sick puppy. You've got your hands full, right now.

It will work out, take it a day at a time.

My prayers are with you.

Sheila

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2597664)

It is more than Yoda being completely well. In order for her to not run the risk of getting Parvo from their home she need to go through the entire searise of vaccines. I think it is something like 6,9,12, 14, 18 weeks. Even then there is still a chance because in order for a titer to be drawn there has to be a period of time for the immunity to build in the bloodstream for the titer to test the immunity. In that time, she should not have contact with the new puppy because most likely Yoda will still be contagious and there could be parvo spours in the home.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2597664)

It is more than Yoda being completely well. In order for her to not run the risk of getting Parvo from their home she need to go through the entire searise of vaccines. I think it is something like 6,9,12, 14, 18 weeks. Even then there is still a chance because in order for a titer to be drawn there has to be a period of time for the immunity to build in the bloodstream for the titer to test the immunity. In that time, she should not have contact with the new puppy because most likely Yoda will still be contagious and there could be parvo spours in the home.

Originally Posted by rsmith0803 (Post 2597672)

So I have brian mush today.........could I bring her home if I could talk the breeder into keeping her longer, when she is through with shots????

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2597684)

I think it would be a good question to ask your Vet. How long a period of time is needed to build the immunity in her bloodstream, before the titre can be done.

Hon, talk to Princess Laya's breeder, find out how long she is willing to keep her for you. If you don't have anyone to puppysit for you, I will do it.

I live about 5 hours from you.

Now, you need to get some rest and stop worrying. Worrying never changes anything.

You are wearing yourself out with the stress and worry, and you need your strength to take care of Yoda.

Please get some sleep.

Hugs,
Sheila

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2597396)

No I did see post #15 and then that is when I got really confused and did a search to try and figure it out. I am totally not trying to start an problems.

To the OPer~did you go to a breeder and found it was a puppymill when you got there? If Yoda came from a puppymill/"breeder" and they are offering you a second puppy that one probably has it as well! :eek: Then you could become liable for vet bills fi you were to sell it!

But the second puppy on May 15th from a thread that was posted a while back which I believe is a different puppy than the free one that is now being offered to her because Yoda is sick. She stated that she already had Yoda and was planning on bring a Princess home on May 15th. I was concerned for this puppy as well because of PARVO being so contagious.

It sounds like you are taking great care of Yoda and on the right track by contacting an attorney. :) I wish you lots of luck with both Yoda and your legal battles. :thumbup: