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teri88 · 05-14-2005, 07:09 AM

As most of you know our 3 month old puppy died this week. Now I'm horrified to realize that I think the place we got him from gets their dogs from puppy mills. Is there a way to find out for sure? Of course they told us they only deal with breeders, but now I'm not so sure. I don't want anyone to go through what we've gone through. How can I find out? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

eensor · 05-14-2005, 07:12 AM

Try going to www.nopuppymills.com and ask the lady there if she will help you research it. Did you consider my suggestion about asking the breeder to give you another puppy from a future litter?

red98vett · 05-14-2005, 07:33 AM

That's heartbreaking for you...I had seen your post earlier and responded and felt so very bad for you ....

I think it's pretty hard to find out - This is a really super helpful organization that will answer you if you email them - I also have posted on their forum....http://www.imom.org/ they may be able to help you...They were GREAT when my sons weiner doggie was sick and needed help...

diva pup · 05-14-2005, 07:40 AM

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your puppy..Sadly that is one of the problems with dealing with brokers. MOST do get their pups from puppy mills.That is how they make their money, buy cheap pups and sell them at a profit.
I personally strongly believe that the safest way to get a puppy is to go to the YTCA website and look for a breeder in your area. They do have strict rules governing their members and you can be assured of either finding a reputable breeder in your area or finding one that knows of a breeder that has puppies. Good luck to you.
As far as finding out about brokers /puppy mills I am just not sure if there is a foolproof way.

Yorkieluv · 05-14-2005, 08:21 AM

A very similar thing happened to me...I am in the process of finding out and trying to get my pup's medical bills paid. I sent you a PM.

red98vett · 05-14-2005, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

A very similar thing happened to me...I am in the process of finding out and trying to get my pup's medical bills paid. I sent you a PM.

I wish you the best of luck and I'm so sorry for you too....how crushing it must have ben for you......I'm glad to see people trying to find justice for these little angels and if that's the way to do it - then the best of luck to you !

Yorkieluv · 05-17-2005, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the support

My biggest concern is getting my baby healthy. Also trying to get this puppymill shut down so that they can't cause animals or people who purchase them anymore pain.

Jaira · 05-17-2005, 04:21 PM

OMG how sad!

05-14-2005, 07:09 AM	#1
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	Puppymill As most of you know our 3 month old puppy died this week. Now I'm horrified to realize that I think the place we got him from gets their dogs from puppy mills. Is there a way to find out for sure? Of course they told us they only deal with breeders, but now I'm not so sure. I don't want anyone to go through what we've gone through. How can I find out? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

05-14-2005, 07:12 AM	#2
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	Try going to www.nopuppymills.com and ask the lady there if she will help you research it. Did you consider my suggestion about asking the breeder to give you another puppy from a future litter? __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

05-14-2005, 07:33 AM	#3
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	That's heartbreaking for you...I had seen your post earlier and responded and felt so very bad for you .... I think it's pretty hard to find out - This is a really super helpful organization that will answer you if you email them - I also have posted on their forum....http://www.imom.org/ they may be able to help you...They were GREAT when my sons weiner doggie was sick and needed help... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

05-14-2005, 07:40 AM	#4
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	My heart goes out to you on the loss of your puppy..Sadly that is one of the problems with dealing with brokers. MOST do get their pups from puppy mills.That is how they make their money, buy cheap pups and sell them at a profit. I personally strongly believe that the safest way to get a puppy is to go to the YTCA website and look for a breeder in your area. They do have strict rules governing their members and you can be assured of either finding a reputable breeder in your area or finding one that knows of a breeder that has puppies. Good luck to you. As far as finding out about brokers /puppy mills I am just not sure if there is a foolproof way. Last edited by diva pup; 05-14-2005 at 07:43 AM. Reason: adding

05-17-2005, 04:21 PM	#8
Jaira Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 148	omg OMG how sad! __________________ Lucies Dogster Link http://www.dogster.com/?149726

05-14-2005, 08:21 AM	#5
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	A very similar thing happened to me...I am in the process of finding out and trying to get my pup's medical bills paid. I sent you a PM.

05-17-2005, 04:16 PM	#7
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Thanks for the support My biggest concern is getting my baby healthy. Also trying to get this puppymill shut down so that they can't cause animals or people who purchase them anymore pain.