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MaddiesMommie · 11-20-2009, 04:42 PM

Hmmmm. Sounds like you are certainly between a rock and a hard place. I have no experience with pet store pets but have always read and heard they can have serious health issues. I hope this is the worst of your new baby's problems.

I too am curious as to why purchase a new puppy so close to having to travel? Even if he was in perfect health traveling with a new puppy would be a ton of work and stress on your part (i.e. potty training, feeding etc)

I know my vet offers short-term boarding for patients. Is this something you may have available?

lgoodall · 11-20-2009, 04:52 PM

I don't understand why he would not be perfectly alright if he gets over this. If everyone who developed pneumonia had lasting efects, we'd really have a problem. Besides, don't you already love him? It was "Love at First Sight" with my Yorkie. He went through a $5,000 surgery when he was 5 months old. It was a congenital defect, but returning him to the breeder didn't even enter my mind. I did let her know so she could have the mom and dad checked for the problem. She had never had the problem before. My little darling is a year old now, and the love of my life. Ps "Don;t tell my husband. He thinks he is" Tucker's Mom

Please don't send him back. He would probably be destroyed.

Lucas88 · 11-22-2009, 10:55 AM

I just wanted to thank everyone for your advice and just wanted to let you all know that I went to the pet shop to find out the results of the chest xray yesterday, according to the vet the xray was normal but Lucas had stopped eating again 2 days ago so they had to put an IV on him and feed him through a tube, the Vet was not clearing him so they told me just to pick up the check..... I'm not sure if to beleive what's going on, maybe the xrays where not normal?? I'm now left with nothing and will never know what happened to Lucas because tje vet will refuse to give me any info since I'm not the owner anymore

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gemy · 11-22-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

I would not take him back to the petstore. Just a little FYI. Petstores buy their puppies from puppy mills. You can google puppy mills and it will give you insight as to what they are and why your pup was so sick. Once he's pnemonia is gone there is no reason to believe he would not be normal. Personally, I would keep him and check into the puppy lemon laws in your state to recoup his vet bills now and future. As far as boarding that is not a good idea. He's still not 100 percent better but even if he were not sick boarding a 13 week old puppy is just not something I would reccomend. Perhaps, one of the vet techs could keep him for you and you could pay him or her? Just an idea this way he'd be in a house plus be with someone experieenced with his case and who has access to the vet. Good Luck.

Elaine

Great idea to see if one of the vet techs can take him - or maybe the vet will keep him for those few extra days.

manolos mom · 11-22-2009, 01:18 PM

I think she already turned him back over to the Petstore. Thats probably why they wont give her medical results. I dont mean to sound cruel but he was probably euthinized.

chachi · 11-22-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

I'm very sad reading this thread because I know the outcome of this little puppy if he is returned to the petstore. He will probably be PTS...Lissette

Thats what I was about to say. He will be returned to the mill and put to sleep

Nico29 · 11-22-2009, 01:34 PM

That poor sweet angel.

Judy in Waco · 11-22-2009, 02:06 PM

Does the vet work with the pet store? If so, that was a bad situation all of the way around. They would cover for each other.

There are people here on YT who can refer you to a good breeder in your area when you return from the holidays and have thought this through some more.

Yorkies are wonderful dogs, but they really need owners who are knowledgeable about the breed and have the time. Please stay on YT for awhile to learn more about yorkies. There is a lot of great information here. Read, learn and think about it. When the time is right many of us will gladly help you with a new little furbutt.

BanditSocks2 · 11-22-2009, 03:26 PM

I would report them to the Better Business Bureau. That's such a sad outcome for the poor puppy

If you're looking for a puppy I'm sure you know by now not to get it from the pet store. Many people on here are knowledgeable breeders or know breeders and could direct you from there.

lgoodall · 11-22-2009, 04:32 PM

Someone, please tell me she didn't take that baby back to the pet store.

manolos mom · 11-22-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lgoodall

Someone, please tell me she didn't take that baby back to the pet store.

I think she did.

Judy in Waco · 11-22-2009, 05:10 PM

If I read her post right, the vet is in the petstore. The vet simply handed her the check back that she wrote for the puppy and is now refusing to tell her anything else about the puppy since she took the check. So, yes. The pup is now the property of the pet store once again.

Can they do that???!!!!

If I'm right, I strongly urge the OP to refuse any financial responsibility for the pup's treatment.

What a sad, sad situation. This sort of pet store/vet arrangement should be illegal (if it's not already).

BanditSocks2 · 11-22-2009, 05:15 PM

I wonder if they haven't put it to sleep yet they'd be willing to give it to a rescue? We're visiting my hubbys fam which is a few towns away from the pet-store. Maybe if they feel the pressure that we know about that specific puppy and the sketchy business practices that have been going on they'd be more likely to turn it over?

Judy in Waco · 11-22-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

I wonder if they haven't put it to sleep yet they'd be willing to give it to a rescue? We're visiting my hubbys fam which is a few towns away from the pet-store. Maybe if they feel the pressure that we know about that specific puppy and the sketchy business practices that have been going on they'd be more likely to turn it over?

It's a thought, and worth a try, but please don't get your hopes up. The majority of these places like to hide their "problems" from the public. They will probably deny any knowledge of the puppy.

MaddiesMommie · 11-22-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucas88

I just wanted to thank everyone for your advice and just wanted to let you all know that I went to the pet shop to find out the results of the chest xray yesterday, according to the vet the xray was normal but Lucas had stopped eating again 2 days ago so they had to put an IV on him and feed him through a tube, the Vet was not clearing him so they told me just to pick up the check..... I'm not sure if to beleive what's going on, maybe the xrays where not normal?? I'm now left with nothing and will never know what happened to Lucas because tje vet will refuse to give me any info since I'm not the owner anymore

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I'm a little slow about understanding I guess

How did you loose ownership???
You went to check on Lucas, they said the x-rays were normal, however, he was given a feeding tube b/c he stopped eating.
While he was under this vet's care, was he not yours? I mean had you paid for him already? I don't see how they can just decide to give you back your money and say your not the owner anymore...sounds shady to me.

11-20-2009, 04:42 PM	#31
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Hmmmm. Sounds like you are certainly between a rock and a hard place. I have no experience with pet store pets but have always read and heard they can have serious health issues. I hope this is the worst of your new baby's problems. I too am curious as to why purchase a new puppy so close to having to travel? Even if he was in perfect health traveling with a new puppy would be a ton of work and stress on your part (i.e. potty training, feeding etc) I know my vet offers short-term boarding for patients. Is this something you may have available? Last edited by MaddiesMommie; 11-20-2009 at 04:44 PM.

11-20-2009, 04:52 PM	#32
lgoodall YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 260	please help me I don't understand why he would not be perfectly alright if he gets over this. If everyone who developed pneumonia had lasting efects, we'd really have a problem. Besides, don't you already love him? It was "Love at First Sight" with my Yorkie. He went through a $5,000 surgery when he was 5 months old. It was a congenital defect, but returning him to the breeder didn't even enter my mind. I did let her know so she could have the mom and dad checked for the problem. She had never had the problem before. My little darling is a year old now, and the love of my life. Ps "Don;t tell my husband. He thinks he is" Tucker's Mom Please don't send him back. He would probably be destroyed.

11-22-2009, 10:55 AM	#33
Lucas88 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ny Posts: 8	I just wanted to thank everyone for your advice and just wanted to let you all know that I went to the pet shop to find out the results of the chest xray yesterday, according to the vet the xray was normal but Lucas had stopped eating again 2 days ago so they had to put an IV on him and feed him through a tube, the Vet was not clearing him so they told me just to pick up the check..... I'm not sure if to beleive what's going on, maybe the xrays where not normal?? I'm now left with nothing and will never know what happened to Lucas because tje vet will refuse to give me any info since I'm not the owner anymore....

11-22-2009, 01:18 PM	#35
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	I think she already turned him back over to the Petstore. Thats probably why they wont give her medical results. I dont mean to sound cruel but he was probably euthinized. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

11-22-2009, 02:06 PM	#38
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Does the vet work with the pet store? If so, that was a bad situation all of the way around. They would cover for each other. There are people here on YT who can refer you to a good breeder in your area when you return from the holidays and have thought this through some more. Yorkies are wonderful dogs, but they really need owners who are knowledgeable about the breed and have the time. Please stay on YT for awhile to learn more about yorkies. There is a lot of great information here. Read, learn and think about it. When the time is right many of us will gladly help you with a new little furbutt. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

11-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#37
Nico29 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 734	That poor sweet angel.

11-22-2009, 03:26 PM	#39
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	I would report them to the Better Business Bureau. That's such a sad outcome for the poor puppy If you're looking for a puppy I'm sure you know by now not to get it from the pet store. Many people on here are knowledgeable breeders or know breeders and could direct you from there.

11-22-2009, 04:32 PM	#40
lgoodall YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 260	please help me Someone, please tell me she didn't take that baby back to the pet store.

11-22-2009, 05:10 PM	#42
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	If I read her post right, the vet is in the petstore. The vet simply handed her the check back that she wrote for the puppy and is now refusing to tell her anything else about the puppy since she took the check. So, yes. The pup is now the property of the pet store once again. Can they do that???!!!! If I'm right, I strongly urge the OP to refuse any financial responsibility for the pup's treatment. What a sad, sad situation. This sort of pet store/vet arrangement should be illegal (if it's not already). __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

11-22-2009, 05:15 PM	#43
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	I wonder if they haven't put it to sleep yet they'd be willing to give it to a rescue? We're visiting my hubbys fam which is a few towns away from the pet-store. Maybe if they feel the pressure that we know about that specific puppy and the sketchy business practices that have been going on they'd be more likely to turn it over?