While the idea that if we "play nice" with the OP, she will be more likely to stick around to seek our advice when this puppy has problems in the future, is a nice thought, I don't know if that matters. The OP has failed to take, ignored, not acknowledged, one bit of good advice given so far, what makes anyone think the OP would follow advice given in the future?

Thank you Misty for telling it like it is!

She has acknowledged with she doesn't want to hear it. Even the advice of hyperglycemia, coccidia, feeding instructions, problems that very well could happen while in transition. As you say if she's not willing to listen to advice on very real issues, she's not going to listen to anything.

You are right, Mary. She needs good helpful advice. Unfortunately, the OP has been give tons of it and refuses to acknowledge these posts. I just can't support what is happening here.

My kids got bigger than I thought they would LOL But I still love them . Andy as bigger than the breeder told me he would get .I don't care he's my boy regardless

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OP... WAKE UP!!!!!! We already try to help you in other threads too. I am starting to feel real bad for the puppy... This is NOT a good start and you making things worst just because you can't wait to have him... That's just not ok...

Here's a thread on a 7-week old puppy, I'm not posting it to be mean, I think the OP needs to do a little more reading and research. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...k-he-sick.html

I disagree with you. I don't think anyone on this thread is trying to offend the OP just to be mean. She's received plenty of advice on SEVERAL different forums, she's chosen to ignore it. THAT'S why people are giving their opinions on the situation.

The reason people aren't saying "Congratulations on your new puppy" or being as nice as you've suggested they be is because of the existing circumstances that many of people that have posted on here know about by now, through the OP's other threads.

No one is being offensive they're simply being frank. I've looked at her different posts on other forums and even after people advised her against getting the 6 week old puppy she posted about how she didn't want a yorkie that would be over 5 lbs. That doesn't seem like someone who has the puppy's best interest at heart, it seems like someone who's looking for a new fashion accessory. If she really did agree to take the puppy off of the breeder's hands to give it a better life she wouldn't be worrying about the puppy staying small to begin with !

You can't really expect anyone to overlook the fact that she's never owned a dog before yet she seems to think that she can take care of a 6 week old puppy by buying him a cute shirt, sticking him by a window for 9 hours a day and leaving a radio on. If the OP decides to leave yorkie talk because of advice that she didn't like then that's her problem !

I feel very bad for that puppy :(

I remember this thread very well, Nancy. This couple got their baby from the wrong place and he passed shortly after they brought him home. They came across YT while trying to find help for him. Fortunately, these people were willing to listen and opened their hearts to another baby that came from a much better place. The new baby, Bruizer, is about 16 months old now and his parents pride and joy. But they will never forget their first yorkie, Buster, and how he suffered because of someone else's ignorance and greed.

I know, but it's a good example of all the tips we can give, and yet with a puppy this age, things can go down hill rapidly.

I'm glad you thought to post it. Hopefully the OP will read it and realize the importance of the message.

I hope she goes back and reads it too. I wasn't a member here then
and I just got through reading that thread. It was so heart wrenching
to read and if that doesn't get her attention nothing will.

:thumbup:I agree.
It happens over and over thats why many threads get closed and the newer members leave.
I do not agree with the puppy being so young, flying it at such a young age and it being home alone for so many hours. but many members are coming back stating the same things over and over and its not helping the matter. it will only make the person leave and thats not going to help this pup. but thats nothing new.
Many members have great advice but its the way they post it that turns these threads so ugly.

Why will he die in the home he is in now? He has survived for the past 5 weeks. What about the possibility that he might die on the plane?

Getting him from a breeder who is sdo unethical that they are willing to break the law, what makes you believe that ANYTHING she has told you is true?

People who lie are liars. they will lie abut anything and everything.

I wish you and your puppy the best of luck. But I feel that in trusting this person, that you are making a huge mistake, that you will live to regret many times over.

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Sometimes sugarcoating helps, but in this case where the OP is complicit in breaking both state and federal law and risking the life of this poor puppy, how can we support her?

If I knew the breeder or the flight, I would happily report her.

I believe they waive the rabies requirement for small breed puppies. None of mine had rabies shots when I got them.

I think what happens is when people hear advice that is really out of line with what they were expecting, they tend to dismiss it. After all, they don't really know anyone here, and they think people are overreacting. And when you're younger, you expect things to work out for you.

To the OP: here is what I suggest doing. Imagine that this puppy lives to be fifteen years old. Then imagine yourself fifteen years from now. How old will you be then? Will you be married? Have children? Where will you be living? How will the prior fifteen years of companionship with this dog have been?

I know the thought of a puppy can be really exciting and fun, but it is a huge responsibility, and you are truly taking a big risk of getting an unhealthy dog that will cost you thousands in vet bills and huge amounts of heartache. I hope that you step back and think about it a little more.

Do we even know that they are going to be able to accomplish this. They might both get a big surprise.

It might be that this is all a moot point since it is very likely that they will not even manage to get this puppy on a plane.

The real issue is, if this person is willing to cheat and lie to ship this puppy at 6 weeks, isn't it likley that most every thing else that she has said is a big lie.

I have been following this thread and I have to agree.

This whole situation makes me sick :mad:

You are NOT rescuing this puppy from a bad situation, you are supporting an unscrupulous breeder!

My furbabies had troubles with the 1 hour drive to their new home, and that's with being held and cuddled the whole way. It is CRUEL to put a 6 week old puppy on an airplane. That is why it's ILLEGAL.

The OP gets zero support from me. Buying the puppy nice things and living your fantasy of having a perfect, little, purse pup is not being a good pet owner. The puppy's health should be your #1 concern.

Is there anyway you could have a neighbor check in on your pup inbetween when you get home? Being so young it'll need to be feed a lot and checked for hypoglycemia.

My husband and I are the couple who had Buster (the sick puppy in the thread that was mentioned). We were so naive when my husband bought him for me for Valentines Day. He was too young but, we didn't know that. He was way too young for us to bring him home because we hadn't done our homework and the breeders just wanted their money. We bought him from a petstore. Another HUGE mistake! Like I said, we were just very naive and had A LOT to learn about the yorkshire terrier breed and puppies, puppy mills, puppy food, health issues with the puppies, and sooo much more! With all of that being said we took him to a vet, we did what the vet told us to do. I took off work for days so that I could force feed him every hour. I woke up with that precious puppy every hour and I made sure he ate. But, unfortunately for us he was too far gone when we brought him home. He just didn't make it. It was a heartbreaking experience and I don't wish that experience to happen to ANYONE. I try to educate anyone who will listen about puppy mills and the dangers of bringing home puppies too early. Puppies can go down very fast. It can happen in a matter of hours. It is very exciting to bring a new puppy home! I understand that you would want to bring it home as soon as possible but, instead of putting your feelings first think about that baby. We were blessed to find Bruizer and thank God he has been a healthy dog! With that being said these little dogs need lots of attention and care. They are very loving but, they are also very demanding and need us to be there for them. If you would like to talk feel free to contact me. I would be happy to share our experience with you and tell you what helped us become better yorkie parents.
Thanks,
Michelle

All I am going to say is "BEST OF LUCK" YOU are going to NEED it..
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Thank you so much for sharing Michelle:)

Michelle, thank you for coming here to talk about Buster. His story is one that will be with me forever, in large part because of your dedication and obvious affection for him. His health was always your first priority and for that you have my deepest respect. Give my love to Bruizer.

Awe! Thanks for sharing your story, that must've been tough to do... I didn't even realize what goes into it!!!

I'm so sorry that you had to go through that :(

Michelle thank you so much for posting this, I didn't want to drudge up painful memories, but sometimes people can learn more from someone who's "been there done that". I too would like to help this member not to have any feelings of regret, you bond with these puppies so easily, and losing one can be devastating.

That has been my feeling all along. People can plan to rob a bank, but that doesn't mean they will accomplish it!

I doubt the breeder will be able to get the health certificate. Why would a vet lie and risk losing his license to provide one?

And anyone who foolishly believes they can fool airline security in the post 9/11 world is delusional.

To busterbrown1, I am sorry for your terrible experience when you simply didn't know better. It was so kind of you to share your story, to help educate others.

Whether or not the OP chooses to learn from your experience, others may, and many of us will always remember your story forever. The stories we all share here on YT go so far beyond what anyone would ever learn from books.

While I agree with the others that a 6 week old puppy is way to young to be left alone and to fly (if somehow they get a certificate for him to fly) you need to understand the risk you are putting this puppy in. So my advise if he does somehow manage to get to you and survives the flight then you need to make arrangements with your vet for them to take care of him while you are at work. I have a little 2.5 lb special needs yorkie that I rescued from the shelter. At the time I got her she was under 2 lbs. She was dehydrated and very weak from traveling by car for 2 hrs. She was so weak and I worried about her so when I went to work I would drop her off at my vets office with all her goodies and they would be sure she was feed every 2 hours and she was drinking and kept warm I did have to pay a small fee but it sure gave me the peace of mind that she was safe and being looked after. It will be your responsibilty to do everything possible to make sure that baby recieves everything it needs to survive. If you are going to bring this little life into your care then you cannot scrimp on his needs or you will be no better then the breeder that is pushing off her responsibility onto you and what a responsibility it is. I wish you the best of luck and I hope you are up for the challenge. I would suggest you stay here and learn all you can because I am sure there will be something down the line that you will need help with or just support and YT family will be here.