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daisysis · 08-22-2006, 02:56 PM

OK, I have another question to ask all and any breeders out there. Sat i am going to a swap meet for animals, dogs ,cats ,birds, lizards,ect.. there will be a flea market also on pet products and such. I am very interested in see this. I am going to buy a Bird mostly, however if i see puppies i will probably buy one. my heart says these animals are from a mill like environment. Can you ?Will you ???? please give me some tips on what to look for in a puppy that might be sick i do not want to bring anything home to my other babies.
I am about 2 hrs away from this swap meet
here is the web site it does not say much if anyone wants to check it out
http://www.nccvb.org/Attract/WSM.htm

luv4yorkies · 08-22-2006, 03:30 PM

yes i think most of the animals will be from a mill like environment. only because it reminds me of the Hbo special Dealing Dogs. did you see that.where the breeder was at a flea market buying dogs and they said most of them were most likely stolen.

YORKIE7 · 08-22-2006, 03:48 PM

I personally wouldn't advise buying a puppy from a flea market, these dogs will more than likely be poorly or stolen. Its always best to buy from a reptuable breeder, have a nice time though

4Dogs · 08-22-2006, 06:12 PM

I never bring an animal home until I've had them examined by my vet. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that but I would be suspicious of the health of these animals.

cindy0721 · 08-22-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by daisysis

OK, I have another question to ask all and any breeders out there. Sat i am going to a swap meet for animals, dogs ,cats ,birds, lizards,ect.. there will be a flea market also on pet products and such. I am very interested in see this. I am going to buy a Bird mostly, however if i see puppies i will probably buy one. my heart says these animals are from a mill like environment. Can you ?Will you ???? please give me some tips on what to look for in a puppy that might be sick i do not want to bring anything home to my other babies.
I am about 2 hrs away from this swap meet
here is the web site it does not say much if anyone wants to check it out
http://www.nccvb.org/Attract/WSM.htm

PLEASE don' buy a puppy from a flea market... I learned that mistake early on in life and it died... DONT DO IT!

chattiesmom · 08-22-2006, 06:23 PM

I would discourage buying a dog from a flea market. I would be too afraid that I would bring some nasty home like PARVO or KENNEL COUGH, or some such dreadful disease. If you even walk though the dog areas it would be prudent to wipe the bottoms of your shoes down with Bleach BEFORE getting into your car to come home. Better yet, put the shoes in a plastic bag, seal the bag up and toss them in trunk until you can thoroughly clean them.

Can't be too safe...

daisysis · 08-22-2006, 06:24 PM

thank you. i hope my heart does not overcome me.

shopstump · 08-22-2006, 06:27 PM

A Friend of mine told me she got her dog from the flea market and I thought she was joking. It was a malti-poo that was a puppy and only like 100 bucks, but now the dog is about 3 and has a hunchback. My guess is the bad genes. But her dogs have the worst behaviors. They are non stop barking and very hyper and fidgity. I swear her dogs are on puppy speed! lol

JeanieK · 08-22-2006, 06:32 PM

People who breed good healthy dogs do not have to sell them at flea markets.

There is where you will find the worst of the worst. Brokers buy them from breeders who can't get rid of them and then resell them at flea markets.

RoxyJosMom · 08-22-2006, 06:37 PM

Good luck with your bird at the flea market. We got our first Cockatiel, Cosmo, at one. He turned out incredible! He says about 60 different things, and talks to his hand. Hilarious to watch - sitting on something, one claw up in the air, opening and closing it, and talking to it like it was a puppet. Sometimes if he is tired, he just puts his head down on the perch between his feet and talks to both of them.

We looked at the puppies, but I think I would think twice about getting one there unless it was a Heinz 57. They always seem to be healthier since all the breed characteristics are gone. It is just so hard to look at their tiny little faces and walk away.

yorkieusa · 08-22-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by daisysis

thank you. i hope my heart does not overcome me.

Well, if your heart gets the better of you, just consider that there is the possibility of bringing home a disease that could kill the pet you now have. If that isn't enough to stop you, then nothing will.

daisysis · 08-22-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

Good luck with your bird at the flea market. We got our first Cockatiel, Cosmo, at one. He turned out incredible! He says about 60 different things, and talks to his hand. Hilarious to watch - sitting on something, one claw up in the air, opening and closing it, and talking to it like it was a puppet. Sometimes if he is tired, he just puts his head down on the perch between his feet and talks to both of them.

We looked at the puppies, but I think I would think twice about getting one there unless it was a Heinz 57. They always seem to be healthier since all the breed characteristics are gone. It is just so hard to look at their tiny little faces and walk away.

I am hopeing to find a Macaw.. how ever i do have a vet appt for a pup in case i buy a pup. every one kept telling me NO
haven't found a bird doc yet

Lorraine · 08-22-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by daisysis

I am hopeing to find a Macaw.. how ever i do have a vet appt for a pup in case i buy a pup. every one kept telling me NO
haven't found a bird doc yet

I think you are asking for trouble going to this type of thing dealing in live animals at all whether it be a bird or a dog. Regardless of the type of thing anyone there is selling it is come from a bad and sad place and you don't want to support these type people by giving them money so they can make their living in such a despicable way.
You won't know where these babies came from, won't know if they were gotten honestly or stolen.
You can find a macaw from reputable places and a dog from reputable breeders. This isn't going to be the place for either one.
Save yourself a lot of heartache and tears and either stay home or go to a movie or go do some shopping.

MyTrixie143 · 08-23-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine

I think you are asking for trouble going to this type of thing dealing in live animals at all whether it be a bird or a dog. Regardless of the type of thing anyone there is selling it is come from a bad and sad place and you don't want to support these type people by giving them money so they can make their living in such a despicable way.
You won't know where these babies came from, won't know if they were gotten honestly or stolen.
You can find a macaw from reputable places and a dog from reputable breeders. This isn't going to be the place for either one.
Save yourself a lot of heartache and tears and either stay home or go to a movie or go do some shopping.

This is exactly what I would have said!!
Great post with great advice!!!

red98vett · 08-23-2006, 02:37 AM

From what I've heard and read - you're taking a huge chance of bringing home a sick puppy. We can't save them all but this needs to be stopped.

These smugglers are bringing them across the border now and selling them like Drugs. Many puppies are going to be sold - then die. It's heartbreaking.

IF You have HBO - watch the show DEALING DOGS - it'll make you cry and why all this isn't stopped is a mystery. How hard can it be to catch these people smuggling these poor puppies across the borders ?

Even if they aren't smuggled dogs - anyone that would sell at a flea market doesn't give a hoot what happens to these poor puppies. You can bet the puppies have never seen a vet.

08-22-2006, 02:56 PM	#1
daisysis YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 1,074	flea market pets OK, I have another question to ask all and any breeders out there. Sat i am going to a swap meet for animals, dogs ,cats ,birds, lizards,ect.. there will be a flea market also on pet products and such. I am very interested in see this. I am going to buy a Bird mostly, however if i see puppies i will probably buy one. my heart says these animals are from a mill like environment. Can you ?Will you ???? please give me some tips on what to look for in a puppy that might be sick i do not want to bring anything home to my other babies. I am about 2 hrs away from this swap meet here is the web site it does not say much if anyone wants to check it out http://www.nccvb.org/Attract/WSM.htm __________________ Sissy..Lilly..Maggie..Lucy

08-22-2006, 06:12 PM	#4
4Dogs YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 351	I never bring an animal home until I've had them examined by my vet. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that but I would be suspicious of the health of these animals. __________________ Loved by Roxy, Ruby & Bonnie Prince Charlie Robbie Piper Socrates,Sarah & Sam

08-22-2006, 06:23 PM	#6
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I would discourage buying a dog from a flea market. I would be too afraid that I would bring some nasty home like PARVO or KENNEL COUGH, or some such dreadful disease. If you even walk though the dog areas it would be prudent to wipe the bottoms of your shoes down with Bleach BEFORE getting into your car to come home. Better yet, put the shoes in a plastic bag, seal the bag up and toss them in trunk until you can thoroughly clean them. Can't be too safe... __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

08-22-2006, 06:24 PM	#7
daisysis YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 1,074	thank you. i hope my heart does not overcome me. __________________ Sissy..Lilly..Maggie..Lucy

08-23-2006, 02:37 AM	#15
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	From what I've heard and read - you're taking a huge chance of bringing home a sick puppy. We can't save them all but this needs to be stopped. These smugglers are bringing them across the border now and selling them like Drugs. Many puppies are going to be sold - then die. It's heartbreaking. IF You have HBO - watch the show DEALING DOGS - it'll make you cry and why all this isn't stopped is a mystery. How hard can it be to catch these people smuggling these poor puppies across the borders ? Even if they aren't smuggled dogs - anyone that would sell at a flea market doesn't give a hoot what happens to these poor puppies. You can bet the puppies have never seen a vet. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-22-2006, 03:30 PM	#2
luv4yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,611	yes i think most of the animals will be from a mill like environment. only because it reminds me of the Hbo special Dealing Dogs. did you see that.where the breeder was at a flea market buying dogs and they said most of them were most likely stolen.

08-22-2006, 03:48 PM	#3
YORKIE7 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,227	I personally wouldn't advise buying a puppy from a flea market, these dogs will more than likely be poorly or stolen. Its always best to buy from a reptuable breeder, have a nice time though

08-22-2006, 06:27 PM	#8
shopstump Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 344	A Friend of mine told me she got her dog from the flea market and I thought she was joking. It was a malti-poo that was a puppy and only like 100 bucks, but now the dog is about 3 and has a hunchback. My guess is the bad genes. But her dogs have the worst behaviors. They are non stop barking and very hyper and fidgity. I swear her dogs are on puppy speed! lol

08-22-2006, 06:32 PM	#9
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	People who breed good healthy dogs do not have to sell them at flea markets. There is where you will find the worst of the worst. Brokers buy them from breeders who can't get rid of them and then resell them at flea markets.

08-22-2006, 06:37 PM	#10
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	Good luck with your bird at the flea market. We got our first Cockatiel, Cosmo, at one. He turned out incredible! He says about 60 different things, and talks to his hand. Hilarious to watch - sitting on something, one claw up in the air, opening and closing it, and talking to it like it was a puppet. Sometimes if he is tired, he just puts his head down on the perch between his feet and talks to both of them. We looked at the puppies, but I think I would think twice about getting one there unless it was a Heinz 57. They always seem to be healthier since all the breed characteristics are gone. It is just so hard to look at their tiny little faces and walk away.