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10-01-2007, 09:32 AM | #16 |
Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida
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| First of all, I am SO sorry for your loss I know your heart is just broken Secondly, did I read that right, did you get this puppy at 6 weeks of age?!?! If so, that breeder is completely out of their mind, and THEY are to blame for the puppy not surviving. That is way too young to be away from Momma Big hugs to you. I'd be beating that breeder's door down if she doesn't want to help you with the medical costs and/or replacing the puppy (with a 12 week old puppy, no younger than that).
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10-01-2007, 10:25 AM | #17 |
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| i got him from a gentleman out in a little town in al Last edited by mayfateleadyou; 10-01-2007 at 10:29 AM. |
10-01-2007, 11:20 AM | #18 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore
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| Puppy Lemon Law Hey there. I'm sorry for your loss. I do have some advice for you that has not been mentioned yet and that is the Puppy Lemon Law. I'm not sure what the lemon law is regarding sick puppies in your state, but I do know that most states have them. In NJ the state I am in states that the breeder/store has to pay the cost of vet bills up to the cost of the puppy - that's if the dog survives and you choose to keep him or her and should the dog die you are entitled to the cost of the vet bills PLUS the cost of the dog. Please, research the Puppy Lemon Law in your state of Tennesse and also in Alabama since this is where you said your puppy was purchased. I believe you would have to go by the law that Alabama has established since this is where the deal took place. You do not need a contract to enforce this law. You do need however, proof that your puppy came from this breeder, such as a cancelled check or receipt of payment to the breeder for the pup. I know that others have already stated this to you but in the future you should NEVER take a pup from ANYONE that is willing to sell at six weeks of age. The minimum your pup should be at the time you take her/him home is ten weeks and ideally 12 week, especially if they are under 2 lbs. AND, you need to keep Nutrical on hand or Karo Syrup because young small Yorkies are suseptible to something called Hyperglycemia. My vet suggests giving a ribbon size amount of Nutical several times a day to prevent the Hyperglycemia. Yorkies will USUALLY not always but usually outgrown this by the time they are one years old. Also, it's important to feed a young Yorkie several times a day (Small amounts - usually about a tablespoon) and to keep a high quality dry food out all day (Puppy - for small breeds) for them to munch on in between meals and of course fresh water. I wish you the best and I hope you are able to get your $$ back and find a reputable breeder to work with. YT has many reputable breeders and I'm sure someone on here will be able to help you with another. Elaine |
10-12-2007, 07:46 PM | #19 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyattsville
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| I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope everything sorts out in your favor, but more so for your heart to heal. Those symptoms sound exactly like hypoglycemia. We went through that ordeal with Raja & almost lost him as well.
__________________ Mandy Proudly owned by Raja & Nahla "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am." |
10-15-2007, 05:26 PM | #20 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida
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| Oh I am so sorry for your lose. I can't believe that the breeder allowed you to take a puppy at 6 weeks. Try and recoup some of your money, then talk to your hubby, or allow some of us talk or email him. Yorkies are wonderful and usually healthy dogs. As a small breeder, I have my male DNA tested, my 2 females at the vets for healthy visits before being bred, and I am very proud to say that we have had 23 free whelped very healthy puppies over the last 3 years and I keep in touch with new families. Our last litter was of 7 and I have 1 male yet to home, but I am not in a hurry...I only allow the best families to take my babies home. Please PM me if I can be of any help. If you need help finding a good breeder, I will research your area, or if you are planning a Fla trip, I know a little boy that would like to meet you and hubby, that might fit into your loving home. Please call on us here on YT, we will help you find a new healthy baby!!
__________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 : |
10-15-2007, 07:43 PM | #21 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio
Posts: 1,105
| I am so sorry for your loss and I feel even more sorry for your husband. He is the one who has lost the most because he didn't have time to find out just how yorkies can worm their way into a man's heart. And now he doesn't want to let you have another because it's just going to die anyway. That is so sad. Most breeders will not allow their pups to leave until they are at least 10-12 weeks old and even longer if they are smaller. Most healthy yorkies can live 15 years or even longer. I feel your pain and pray you will find a loving yorkie companion in the future. I don't know what I would do without my troop and my husband loves them just as much as I do.
__________________ Linda and her Baker's Dozen, RIP my angels Reggie & Bo |
10-16-2007, 05:59 AM | #22 |
BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED | I'm so so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a yorkie. I agree that you should report this breeder, for one thing, she should have never sold you a 6 week old puppy! Yorkies need to stay with there mom till 10 -12 weeks of age. I'm so so sorry sweetie. |
10-18-2007, 06:50 AM | #23 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: EU
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| I am so sorry for your loss. You need to contact the spca and the AKC and make as much noise as you can. 6 week old puppy? My God. That is not a breeder, that is a PUPPYMILL.....that cannot be an ETHICAL breeder. You can still have an autopsy done |
10-18-2007, 10:08 AM | #24 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tuscaloosa
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| Thank u so much for all of ya'lls concern but if you read the whole thread you will find out I am the new mama of beautiful andy. I do miss teddy and think of him often which why i named my new little buisness after him. Thank you everyone. |
10-19-2007, 03:49 PM | #26 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois
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| I'm so sorry for your loss. You will get much better advice on whether or not you want to pursue your rights from others. But I just wanted to offer my condolences and congratulate you on Andy.
__________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08 |
10-20-2007, 07:24 PM | #27 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC
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| First of all, I'm also sorry for your loss..but, she said the puppy was eating and drinking, so I very much doubt she /he had hypoglycemia..I had a puppy that I almost lost to that once, and she wasn't eating or drinking..2nd of all, I know they say 12 weeks, I got my first yorkie at 6 weeks, and she is and always has been very well socialized and never had any problems..I didn't have a health gurantee with her, and was lucky she was healthy, but, I'm almost 99% sure that the lady I got her from would have replaced her with a puppy or full refund had something like that happened..she was even going to take her back when she was a few mos old, as I was told she would be 4 lbs full grown and was already that or more at 4 mos..I told her NO, she's staying here..but, please do check in Tennessee on their laws..I would let the guy you got the puppy from that if he doesn't replace him or give you your money back, he will be hearing from your atty. |
10-20-2007, 07:30 PM | #28 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tuscaloosa
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suing him would cost more then my 800 dollar dog was. Although I really was niave about puppy mills and I believe him was a small one and am looking into when I get back to alabama if he really is and how o go about shutting him down. For the safety of those dogs not my own benefit. I have my new little baby. But those dogs still concern me often. | |
10-21-2007, 08:41 AM | #29 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee
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| TN? |
10-25-2007, 07:41 AM | #30 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey
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| I am so sorry for your loss. How heartbreaking.
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