dissappointing call..
 

i had a call today from someone who purchased a pup from me a year ago..a pup that i really adored ..anywho

i really liked this person, the family. we talked for hours, we discussed plans and emergency savings and pet insurance the whole 9 yards. i located a vet for the family in their area, i gave numbers to the insurances, we discussed in detail everything that i could think of and i answered all their questions..

and i always request that if something happens..bring them back..i will rehome them...its actually in the purchase agreement

the pick up went very smooth..i was phoned often on the pups progression, training and vet care, etc..alot, actually from the entire family

out of the blue i get a call that the pup was rehomed to a family friend because money got tight and they could not purchase food or last shots..
i dont want to sound hateful i really dont..

but

1st: the pups last shots should have been completed months ago
2nd: i know there is a big thing about feeding the very best but if times are hard pick up a cheap bag to get you through..for a small dog it will last a long time....i actually have a my male on Puppy chow ($5.99) because its the only thing that wont upset his stomach..my vet said to keep him on it if he is having no trouble keeping it down..we've tried high and mid quality foods for him with out sucess..so that should be affordable if nothing else

anyways back to the story

heres the kicker...

the family wanted to know if i had any upcoming litters or available pups?..my question is why? well we would like to try again with a better knowledge of preparing for everything..
ok you would rather spend another 800+ for a pup when you could not purchase a bag of food..?? im stumped..i didnt say that i didnt want to be rude or hateful but ..really?

i was so at a loss for words..i just said no..i have nothing coming..even if i had i would have just said no..

i guess my main problem is, im not angry like i thought i was im disappointed.

i cant understand not having the funds to care for a already paid for pet thats in your home but having the availability/funds to purchase another one..

the talk of limited funds made me wonder if the dog was sold for extra money instead..but thats just speculation

i know times are hard..my husband has been out of work since Oct...me since the year before..but we find ways to manage and care for our pets and children..i mean right after my husband lost his job bella need a pin inserted in her leg and thank fully i have a vet who truly cares and works with his patients and their owners..

i should have been more upfront about my feelings to the family..and given them food for thought...maybe they would think about it harder before purchasing again...wish i had said more..i would have rehomed the pup myself so that i could have interviewed new homes..

i guess whats done is done...and i know i will not offer another pup to them in in the future...

i understand wanting a pet..i have 4 and love them all
but im confused on what really happened here..and would be concerned about placing another dog with the family at this time. how is the next time going to be different?

im no innocent i have rehomed homed pets...when trying to organize a breeding a program i have had males who were way to large i re homed them..but "I" rehomed them and knew where they were going

ok..sorry for the long vent..

Ok!!! REALLY???!?!?!?! That was the excuse they gave you.. I mean I dont know them BUT what are they thinking? yeah. let's just get rid of a family member and start over with a new...sheeesshhh...

Ok im sorry,I stop having my little freak out... My heart goes out to you. Good for you for saying "No" :thumbup: They should have at least given the pup back to you as stated in the paper work.. Im very sorry that this has happened:thumbdown

thanks..i had my little rant at home too!! i called mom and the sister in law;)

agreed

If that was in your purchase agreement, you can sue them and get the dog back.

i know but i think it best not to keep moving the pup from home to home..

Then why have it in your contract?

I'm sorry they did this to you. HOpefully, he is in a better home. NO, I would never sell them another one if my pups if I were you either!

I would be angry too! You can't trust people these days!! I also suspect that they sold the dog for a higher price...You did the right thing by saying no! :thumbup: Their excuse was lame though. I just hope the pup will be neutered/spayed and be loved as it deserves!

I agree, It was in my contract for my two as well. My two are never going anywhere....unless I die.

If I were a breeder, I would never do business with them again. You can tell that they think pets are expendable. Let them find another breeder or suggest a rescue. Rescues are very very strict. Most of us can't even qualify for one....lol
When a rescue finds out about their last puppy...they'll for sure say "no".

i would be ok with it leaving me..going there and coming back to me..so that it can spend time with a potential family before it was placed again

but going from home to home to home..i worry about the pup for that reason...i would have hoped they would have contacted me when things werent working out and let me handle it as requested...

im not one to sue but i had hoped the contract would have been enough and after all the time we spoke i would have thought they would have contacted me first ..

That's terrible. You know what, I'm a 'poor' college student who manages to feed my dog high-end dog food, and give him the best care possible, and I think they had a LOUSY excuse. And to want another pup?! :rolleyes: Why on earth do people think pets are disposable? I can't even in a million years imagine just giving Jackson to someone else, and then replacing him with another dog.

There is something wrong with that entire story. I get the impression they aren't telling you everything.

"the talk of limited funds made me wonder if the dog was sold for extra money instead..but thats just speculation"

hmmm -

I would be willing they sold the dog to "make ends meet." But I also wonder if they sold the dog for more than they paid you and maybe realize this could be a money maker for them. Either way, they can't be very bright if they think you would sell them another one of your babies after what they did.

I would pursue legal action as well, but that is costly so maybe it isn't an option.

Wow. I would be upset, too. And I definitely wouldn't let them have any more of my pups.

I had a horrid thought. Was the pup sold on a spay/neuter contract? Did they "rehome" the pup before the spay/neuter was done to get around that? I hate being so suspicious of people the "can't feed it, but want to buy another dog" story doesn't ad up.

I'm going to be honest. My very 1st thought when i read all of that is that something has happened to the dog and they are afraid to tell you the truth. I could be wrong though. I hope I am wrong.

My thoughts exactly! Sound fishy, and I'd be angry AND disappointed if I were you.

I had the exact same thought. Was this precious baby fixed before re-homed? I highly doubt it if they couldn't finish giving her, her shots on time. I admire you OP for being so zen. I would be up the wall, calling them demanding for the information of who has my baby. If for nothing more, to make it clear there was a violation in your contract, and you'd be more than happy to allow the new family to keep their dog as long as a new contract can be drawn up. I know it probably sounds stupid to screen them at this point, but if you really don't want to remove her from that home it can give you peace of mind she's in a safe place where she will be taken care of.

Ok I am in a similar pickle. My friend who I swear gets an animal discovers how much work they are parts with one of the house members and then gets another one. She asked me last night where I got Mia I said and then realized dang it I shouldn't have done that. SO now I feel I should go to the breeder who sold me Mia and explain this is not a great situtaion that she will become passed over at some point. They complain about the hair in the house, the barking, and how much it costs to groom. And to do it right they need a spa treatment ever 2 weeks max. I just don't see the level of dedication there in addition her little girl who is 10 is not easy with them. Mia weighs almost 3# on her birthday night, way to fine boned to get very rough with and not expect injuries. I suspect this is some kind of a bribe or competition with her daughters father. Very sad. I know the puppy could land into a much worse home but can honestly say this would not be a great place gto be, She has adopted from the human e society say a springer spaniel had it for months on end and then decides it is too hyper for her 1500 sq ft home. I told her that one needed to run and have space. SO what should I do or not do. She is my granddaughters mother and has a lot of weight if I get to see her.

another puppy
 

I agree, my first thought was they sold the puppy for more than they paid for it and see it as a way to make extra money. You were very right not to give them another puppy. Since your contract said the puppy was to come back to you you do have some options. You said you don't want to sue but sometimes just the mention of it is enough to get action. I would send them a certified letter (looks more official) and tell them they read and signed the contract and it's up to them to get the puppy back to you or you will be going to court. That leaves them having to give what ever money back that they may have made off the puppy. Including the fact that they violated the contract so the puppy comes b ack to you not them. It may be worth a try or at least get you to who has the puppy now. Good luck.

I just don't get it. I suppose I never will. Those people should never be allowed to own another animal.

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I don't understand people who look at their animals as something disposable like a TV. I may not have always been the best pet owner, as in when I was younger I was ignorant of some things, but I would never have parted with one of my pets after I had it and I always made sure my dog or cat was comfortable and inside with fresh water and food. I always took them to the vet regularly.

I have heard people say, "It's just an animal." and now I reply, "And you're just a human. What's your point?"

People who are caught abusing animals should have to be registered like sex offenders and have a sign put in their yard so they can never own an animal again and everyone will know what they are. :mad:

I wonder if this is really a matter of training or lack of training. It makes no sense at all that anyone would not be able to buy food or pay for routine vaccines and then turn around and ask if they can buy another pup. They even said "well we would like to try again with a better knowledge of preparing for everything." Perhaps they know they went about house-training all wrong and now have a year old dog that is still not house trained. It is not uncommon for a Yorkie owner to wind up with a one year old that still is having accidents. I think house-training problems is the number one rehoming reason for Yorkies. I am betting this has a lot to do with this situation. Of course, they should never get another one of your pups. I would take the contract and reclaim my pup too. You need to establish that you are serious about that portion of your contract and you need to rehome the little one in a home YOU have checked out. It will also give you a chance to see if there is any other reason the owners may not have wanted to keep him.

Wow that doesn't sound right at all. I would be extremely angry as they breached the contract. It honestly sounds like the puppy didn't turn out how they were expecting, perhaps not trained so they figure they would just start over with a new one.
I would demand to know the new owner's contact information. I would then contact them explain the situation, interview them and if the home wasn't suitable take the dog back and sue the first owners.
I can't stand the thought of not knowing where my pups go. They could have sold the pup to anyone and who knows what conditions the puppy is in now.

this is horrible & this is a terrible excuse. there must be something going on. it all sounds fishy to me. but atleast you don't plan on giving them another, i wouldn't either.

This makes me so sad.. I could never imagine selling or giving any of my babies away. I only hope for the best and that the baby now has better parents!!