Kobe has a brother! Don't be mad!

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by PandaGirl

I absolutely understand why you feel this way, but it's not saving a puppy, it's making room for a new one. It's called perpetuating the suffering of animals . I know maybe she does not or did not mean to do that, but that is exactly what WE do when we buy from pet-stores.

We covered this earlier. What do you do when the pup is going to be "cleared out" for the new inventory? With Petland, that means euthanized. So, do we let a dog go to a certain death when we can prevent it?

[jenn1381]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

We covered this earlier. What do you do when the pup is going to be "cleared out" for the new inventory? With Petland, that means euthanized. So, do we let a dog go to a certain death when we can prevent it?

We have BYB'ers in this area who unfortunately don't even euthanize - once they get them back from the pet store, they take them out into a field and shoot them. A friend of mine got a Beagle Pug mix from a rescue group who told her that it's very common around here.. if the pup doesn't sell in a certain amount of time, they kill it. So yes, it is a rescue. Perhaps not the kind we'd like to see - but a rescue, nonetheless.

[Gizmo Baby]

wow haven't been on in a while see some things still didn't change. Anyways just had to stop and congratulate kobe's mom for rescuing this little guy from those young ones, God only knows what would have happened if they were told about the price reduction. So God bless to Kobe's mom may you guys have a life full of health and happiness. I have to agree with Hot Rod's Mom Chance would be a wonderful name for this little guy, or lucky for he is very Lucky for having a mom like you xo

[mommy9]

Originally Posted by Gizmo Baby

wow haven't been on in a while see some things still didn't change. Anyways just had to stop and congratulate kobe's mom for rescuing this little guy from those young ones, God only knows what would have happened if they were told about the price reduction. So God bless to Kobe's mom may you guys have a life full of health and happiness. I have to agree with Hot Rod's Mom Chance would be a wonderful name for this little guy, or lucky for he is very Lucky for having a mom like you xo

I agree. I wish you the best of luck with this little one! Thank you for saving him!

[cheryl19]

Originally Posted by Britster

I could never purchase a puppy from a pet store after knowing all that I know about how terrible, disgusting and horrendous puppy mills are... so I don't totally disagree with you.

However, I think this was a little harsh, esp. considering you went against what everyone told you here on YT yourself and got your dog from a BYB anyways. So I really think you should understand of all people when you fall in love with a puppy that you probably should NOT be getting (because by purchasing from a BYB, you are also putting $$$ in their pockets and allowing them to breed more dogs). Sooo... I don't know, that comment just seemed a little hypocritcal because if I remember correctly, you were pretty pissed off at alot of people for telling you the truth about where your pup was coming from.

Mom2Kobe, congrats on your new pup. I stopped going into pet stores (luckily, the 2 close to me are closed down!) because it's too hard to resist. The puppies are innocent, but I would not put my money into the pockets of such nasty people. I even stopped bringing Jackson to his groomer because they sold puppies in the place and I did not want any of my $$$ going to such a thing.

However, I think this was a little harsh, esp. considering you went against what everyone told you here on YT yourself and got your dog from a BYB anyways. So I really think you should understand of all people when you fall in love with a puppy that you probably should NOT be getting (because by purchasing from a BYB, you are also putting $$$ in their pockets and allowing them to breed more dogs). Sooo... I don't know, that comment just seemed a little hypocritcal because if I remember correctly, you were pretty pissed off at alot of people for telling you the truth about where your pup was coming from.
I remember

I hope the best for you and the new baby. But yes we should not get from a pet store or a BYB.

[ButterflyKisses]

I understand both sides. Even though I agree that it's not good to put money in the puppy store - more then likely this pet store paid more then what they were able to sell the puppy for so did lose from this puppy. That is good - I hope it happens more often - maybe more of them would go out of business. But I am so glad that you have this puppy and not someone who will buy the puppy because it is cheap and not care for the puppy. The puppy is very lucky. I hope you have a long and happy time with this new little one.

[lisa_j]

Congrats on your new baby!!!! Enjoy your lil guy, they grow so fast!!!

[Mysweetbabies]

I would of done the same thing and rescued the poor baby. God bless you saving this baby

[Deuce]

Rock and a hard place...I would have done the same thing, it's bad but it is hard to keep those puppy eyes from pulling your heart strings. I hope he is healthy and I know he'll have a wonderful life with you. Good luck, and post pics!

[shoefelmeyer]

I just sat here and cried when I read that Petland and/or other stores, if puppies don't sell once on clearance, they are euthanized. This is so upsetting to read this. I know our new Petland store that opened mid April has a couple of puppies that have not sold yet and now marked down considerably. I am praying these puppies will sell so that they will not be euthanized. This is so sad to read this.

I would rather see these puppies rescued than be euthanized.

[mom2dogs5]

What's done is done.............and it can't be undone. Love that puppy every day. There's no room for guilt in a heart filled with Yorkie love.

My question is...........what DO they do with the pups who grow too large and don't sell? Do they send them off to some Humane Society nearby that's already straining to survive and let them take their chances there?

[YorkieMother]

Originally Posted by mom2dogs5

What's done is done.............and it can't be undone. Love that puppy every day. There's no room for guilt in a heart filled with Yorkie love.

My question is...........what DO they do with the pups who grow too large and don't sell? Do they send them off to some Humane Society nearby that's already straining to survive and let them take their chances there?

Up here they dump them into the pets for life rescue end of pet land operations and get them a home that way.

JL

[Mom2Kobe]

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who replied! The vet said Nash is healthy and looking good right now, he will get neutered in a month or two. I'll try to post more pics or him soon. He will be home this weekend for good!!!

[Dzbabykel]

Originally Posted by mom2dogs5

What's done is done.............and it can't be undone. Love that puppy every day. There's no room for guilt in a heart filled with Yorkie love.

Absolutely!

[Rhetts_mama]

Ericka-
Can't wait to see more pics of your two well loved boys together!