3 days until Minnie Misa is home!

[Leroy]

I vote for Misa Minnie as well and she is a cutie.

[Lilah Charm]

That is such a sad story. Thank you for such an appropriate and concise summary and closure to the subject couver's mom

[Lovetodream88]

It is so sad and I feel so bad for all the dogs involved.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by CouversMom

There is a looong back story to this member. Basically, she lost four dogs in a span of about a year and her last dog's name was Lilo. She ended up getting a lot of support and donations from YT members on here when Lilo was sick and ended up getting Misa Minnie really quickly after Lilo passed. People were upset and there was a lot of drama. I see she has continued to ask for donations (in the form of dog clothes, treats, toys etc) that she claims she donates, but I feel like she takes advantage of the notoriety she has received with training her dog 24/7 and a lot of it ends up with her instead of with dogs that could really use it. Another thing is that she continues to purchase these super tiny 'teacup' dogs that eventually pass away at a young age and most of us are against the breeding of unhealthy dogs so it has riled a lot of people up.

There is the story in a nutshell

Yep, pretty much sums it up.

[capt_noonie]

Let's not forget after she reached her goal fundraising amount of a few thousand dollars to try to pay for Lilo's er bill, she raised said goal a few thousand more. Then when her "poor broke college student" self raised enough ended up buying Misa.

[Genisys]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Let's not forget after she reached her goal fundraising amount of a few thousand dollars to try to pay for Lilo's er bill, she raised said goal a few thousand more. Then when her "poor broke college student" self raised enough ended up buying Misa.

Oh my gosh. I've seen this puppy on YouTube. How horrible to read this thread about the owner. Who knew?
Cute dog though. Just very sad that the owner is scamming money from good hearted folks.
How did the last dogs die so quickly?? Rather, what was the story?

[theporkieyorkie]

I've seen her facebook page. It seems like she gets A LOT of donations. I think everything the dog wears is pretty much gifted to her...and she thanks them on her FB page, which is good advertisement for them...and it keeps people giving to her.

I guess they do the same thing with famous people. They get lots of free stuff because if they are seen with the item, it is good advertising, especially for unknown designers who are looking for recognition. All it takes is one celebrity wearing something from an unknown designer and "poof" they are now a famous designer.

I had no idea that Misa's mommy was fundraising money on here to help her sick dog...and then turned around and bought Misa right after. If she was too broke to pay for Lilo's hospital bills and had to ask for help, how did she have the $$ to buy Misa right away.

I also remember, from reading the thread, that she seemed to be very secretive about where she bought Misa from. A few people had asked her where she purchased her from and she totally skirted the question, which I find odd.

To this day, has she ever said where she purchased her from??

I guess she had a fundraiser around xmas to help out a shelter and she raised around $2000. There were pics of Misa wrapped in raffle tickets on FB. After finding out about her fundraising on here, it makes me wonder if she pocketed any of the cash from her recent fundrasier on FB. I guess if she isn't making enough money off the pup in show business, she can always tap her fans on facebook for cash.

[mimimomo]

She fooled a lot of people. I never donated to her bc I don't have the xtra funds, but she raised thousands of dollars on behalf of Lilo (r.i.p.)...& purchased Misa (w/that thousands of $$$) from a breeder that purposely breeds for tinies. She is a con-artist in disguise. I was shocked to find out that her ultimate goal was to enter her dog in show biz, making them the bread winner.

[capt_noonie]

She was/is a marketing major. Go fig.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by theporkieyorkie

I've seen her facebook page. It seems like she gets A LOT of donations. I think everything the dog wears is pretty much gifted to her...and she thanks them on her FB page, which is good advertisement for them...and it keeps people giving to her.

I guess they do the same thing with famous people. They get lots of free stuff because if they are seen with the item, it is good advertising, especially for unknown designers who are looking for recognition. All it takes is one celebrity wearing something from an unknown designer and "poof" they are now a famous designer.

I had no idea that Misa's mommy was fundraising money on here to help her sick dog...and then turned around and bought Misa right after. If she was too broke to pay for Lilo's hospital bills and had to ask for help, how did she have the $$ to buy Misa right away.

I also remember, from reading the thread, that she seemed to be very secretive about where she bought Misa from. A few people had asked her where she purchased her from and she totally skirted the question, which I find odd.

To this day, has she ever said where she purchased her from??

I guess she had a fundraiser around xmas to help out a shelter and she raised around $2000. There were pics of Misa wrapped in raffle tickets on FB. After finding out about her fundraising on here, it makes me wonder if she pocketed any of the cash from her recent fundrasier on FB. I guess if she isn't making enough money off the pup in show business, she can always tap her fans on facebook for cash.

She also plays the if we had more money Misa go do agility and stuff cards which makes people donate to. It makes me sick the people knowing the story would donate there stuff just for advertising.

[Lovetodream88]

The dog has no light in her eyes. She has a talent agent as well.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

She was/is a marketing major. Go fig.

That makes a lot of sense.

[Britster]

The whole thing was very sad.

Please note, I see NOTHING wrong with a dog having a talent agent or performing tricks. My Jackson LIVES to please me, and looovess working. But I can't even fathom moving on so quickly, should he ever pass away at such a young age. I would be heartbroken. Sure, I might get another dog eventually, but the way she went about things was so shady. And from the same breeder, and getting these tiny little teacup dogs. And having so many of them die. It's just mindblowing to me. And I have to say, watching the videos, the dog does look very sad to me.

If you want to see a GOOD example of a bond, and a working dog, with a talent agent, who is very successful, go watch YouTube channel JustJesse197. Cutest little JRT who clearly shares a deep bond with his owner, and they are not in it for the money. Even though, again, I don't see anything wrong with a dog making money, as long as it's not your sole reason for owning the dog, or your only income, or whatever. I won $100 in a pet trick contest once LOL...

It's just the way it all went down. Very shady, and very sad.

[mimimomo]

Oh yeah, I have no problem w/a talented dog actor making money...Supporting unethical breeders, exploitation of a fragile 'teacup' yorkie is what I have a problem with...any dog can do tricks.

[Deb1]

As I sit reading this thread, I am shocked! I did not know there was a story behind Misa's owner. I think Misa is adorable feel so sad for her. I stopped watching her many tricks a few months back because I though she was "using" her to make money. Now this thread has confirmed my suspicions. How disappointing and sad! I too, think little Misa looks sad and not very well cared for. Her hair is unkept and has no shine to it. I feel so bad for this sweet little girl, who should just be cherished for herself and not for the money she can make!