My aunty bought a yorkie from a barkworks and its seriously ill what should she do?

[joyce evans]

Originally Posted by Sweetmacie

Can I get some advice my auntie has bought a yorkie from bark works pet store and its really I'll .

I pray that this baby is seeing a vet today. They can dehydrate very fast!!!! Best of luck!!! I am praying for this little sweetie!

[chachi]

I wouldnt take it back either if you return it it will most likely be euthanized and I dont think your aunt wants that. Puppies can have some common illnesses that arent life threatening just a pain to deal with like coccidia or giardia so take the pup to the vet and treat it

[dottiesyrky]

So very sorry about your Aunt's little baby. How horrible to have that happen to the little pup she loves. You say she is currently at the vet and that is encouraging as that is where she should be. I am sure your Aunt does not want to return the little girl when she is better, as who knows what will happen to her?? I would let the vet treat her and then recoup the money spent from the store. Again I feel for the poor little dog and your stressed out and sad Aunt.
Praying the pup gets well soon.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

CA most def has a puppy lemon law!
http://http://www.consumeraffairs.co.../lemon_ca.html

http://http://articles.latimes.com/2...-dogs-20120701

Oops, messed up the links.
California Lemon Laws for Dogs
"The buyer may also choose a refund plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the dog's illness, up to the price of the dog. If the buyer elects to have the dog treated, the seller is required to cover up to 1 1/2 times the purchase price of the dog in veterinary expenses."


The Five: With 'puppy lemon law,' buyers don't just roll over - Los Angeles Times
"The law, officially known as the Pet Breeder Warranty Act, applies to cases in which the purchased dog gets sick due to an illness or disease that existed within 15 days of purchase. It also applies if problems arise in the first year after the sale because of a congenital or hereditary condition."


Please read these links! The pet shop IS liable under CA law to pay up to 150% of the price of the pup plus vet bills.

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

You know I agree with you here...but I always think of my sweet Mini, my heart dog, I can't imagine having had returned her. Returned pups are euthanized most of the time..this is where I struggle terribly...

Its one thing to purchase from a pet store with no regard, its another thing to think your getting a pup from a nice store because your uneducated etc. its a catch22...

At the end of the day she has a pup that without her help will most likely be euthanized IF it is in need of vetting....its entirely up to the OP's family. This is very upsetting to me....this is why I continue to help try to close the only one in my area, STEVES WONDERFUL WORLD OF PETS SUCKS....

I agree... it is easy for me to say it..but would I do it? I didn't think about the euthanizing.. oh crap how sad.

[dottiesyrky]

That is great info, I did not know the law covered med expenses to that extent.
A great help to Aunty I am sure. WTG Cpt. N!

[gracielove]

I hope that poor pup is OK. I can't imagine having to take a sick pup back to one of those places. If your aunt lives in California hopefully she can recoup her expenses because of the lemon law. I hope she has the money it may take to save the poor little one.

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by gracielove

I hope that poor pup is OK. I can't imagine having to take a sick pup back to one of those places. If your aunt lives in California hopefully she can recoup her expenses because of the lemon law. I hope she has the money it may take to save the poor little one.

See this update thread from the actual owner of the pup Dizzy.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...tle-dizzy.html

[gracielove]

Originally Posted by Marhcarter

See this update thread from the actual owner of the pup Dizzy.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...tle-dizzy.html

Oh! Thanks.

[Buster Brown]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Oops, messed up the links.
California Lemon Laws for Dogs
"The buyer may also choose a refund plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the dog's illness, up to the price of the dog. If the buyer elects to have the dog treated, the seller is required to cover up to 1 1/2 times the purchase price of the dog in veterinary expenses."


The Five: With 'puppy lemon law,' buyers don't just roll over - Los Angeles Times
"The law, officially known as the Pet Breeder Warranty Act, applies to cases in which the purchased dog gets sick due to an illness or disease that existed within 15 days of purchase. It also applies if problems arise in the first year after the sale because of a congenital or hereditary condition."


Please read these links! The pet shop IS liable under CA law to pay up to 150% of the price of the pup plus vet bills.

Buster Brown was a Barkworks Puppy I used the Puppy lemon Law against them and they paid.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Buster Brown was a Barkworks Puppy I used the Puppy lemon Law against them and they paid.

Good for you! I also found this:
Animal Legal Defense Fund:Class Action Suit Filed Against "Barkworks" Claims Pet Stores Deceived Consumers About Selling Dogs from Puppy Mills
Class action law suit against Barkworks for misrepresenting their pups as being from responsible breeders.