$1800 yorkie at pet shop with APR??????? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MeganS · 05-07-2006, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Eek. All I can say is stupidity on the Jeff Dane thing, too. How stupid do you have to be to pay that much for a dog? PRETTY DAMN STUPID!!!! Makes me soooooo mad!!!

When I looked at Yorkies before I got Stewie, I didnt have anything to compare them to as I had never really seen a Yorkie in person, so I went to Petland just to look @ the Yorkies to see how they looked compared to the ones I had seen @ breeders homes. They were cute babies, but Jesus, give me a break. One was 1700. I don't know how people could just walk in and get a dog without even thinking about where they came from. I love to go into Pet stores to ask the staff where the dogs are from. They always squirm and then say "ohhh from a local breeder!!!" My butt. I can't wait until this country starts caring about animals and shuts those idiot puppy millers down for good!

But like mama said, there's a sucker born every minute so nothing will probably ever happen. People will ALWAYS feel sorry for puppies in cages and ALWAYS think they are rescuing them.

We can dream, cant we?!

Also, I don't support any pet supplies store that sells animals. When you buy ANYTHING there, you are allowing them to buy more puppies from the millers and have them shipped for hours on semis to their store. Sickening.

I agree with everything you said!

my friend, Jess, and I had like a 2 hour conversation on this last night. She was saying things like, "but if they have a good hom blah blah blah" so then I went through the step-by-step of everything. She ended up agreeing with me...sort of. well...more than she did before. she knows that puppy mills are bad but..I dunno. I guess she just doesn't realize that even people who buy just one dog are helping to support the buisness.

StewiesMom · 05-07-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

I agree with everything you said!

my friend, Jess, and I had like a 2 hour conversation on this last night. She was saying things like, "but if they have a good hom blah blah blah" so then I went through the step-by-step of everything. She ended up agreeing with me...sort of. well...more than she did before. she knows that puppy mills are bad but..I dunno. I guess she just doesn't realize that even people who buy just one dog are helping to support the buisness.

Good job Megs! Maybe if you change one mind, she will change one mind in the future and more people will at least be aware of the problem

Solutions can start small so if you just tell ONE person not to buy a 2thousand dollar dog from a pet store, I think you've made a significant contribution.

Now, when are we protesting out in front of Petland everyone????!!!

winnismom · 05-08-2006, 03:39 AM

Whereabouts in New Hampshire was this place located if you don't mind. I'm in Southern New Hampshire. If you care to share the info thanks!!

michiko · 05-08-2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by winnismom

Whereabouts in New Hampshire was this place located if you don't mind. I'm in Southern New Hampshire. If you care to share the info thanks!!

Salem, NH... Seaworld.. something.... I like the store.. but.. oh well.

MyTrixie143 · 05-08-2006, 09:39 AM

The only time in my opinion that a puppy should be worth 1800 is if it is from a respectable breeder that has outstanding bloodlines that has alot of champions in the line and is going to be given full registration with a excellent health guarantee and is a show prospect puppy (of course it would have to be much older to be this). I don't believe in people selling really tiny yorkies (ones that will be 2 pounds or under when full grown) for a really high price. Alot of tiny yorkies, not all of them but alot of them, will have alot of health risks and problems due to their tiny size. So why put extra money into a tiny puppy that could have health problems??? Personally, if it were me, I would be very careful giving away a tiny puppy and I would ask a normal or even less price for it rather than jacking up the price. This is just my opinion of the matter.

RLC12345678 · 05-08-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

Perhaps it's because of the here and now. They can see it and hold it and they fall in love with it. They can walk out of there today with it and not have to make an appointment to see one or wait for one to get old enough. Instant gratification.

I agree. I can definately see how someone can fall in love with a pet store puppy...instant gratification.

05-08-2006, 09:39 AM	#35
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	The only time in my opinion that a puppy should be worth 1800 is if it is from a respectable breeder that has outstanding bloodlines that has alot of champions in the line and is going to be given full registration with a excellent health guarantee and is a show prospect puppy (of course it would have to be much older to be this). I don't believe in people selling really tiny yorkies (ones that will be 2 pounds or under when full grown) for a really high price. Alot of tiny yorkies, not all of them but alot of them, will have alot of health risks and problems due to their tiny size. So why put extra money into a tiny puppy that could have health problems??? Personally, if it were me, I would be very careful giving away a tiny puppy and I would ask a normal or even less price for it rather than jacking up the price. This is just my opinion of the matter. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

05-08-2006, 03:39 AM	#33
winnismom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 223	Whereabouts in New Hampshire was this place located if you don't mind. I'm in Southern New Hampshire. If you care to share the info thanks!!