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08-05-2005, 03:44 PM | #1 |
BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI
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| The story of Memphis Memphis is a chinese crested cairn terrier that I rescued. My boyfriend and I at the time were with some friends up north at his aunts bar and this lady came in with the cutest little puppy and said that she had bought it in front of the grocery store. She said that there was a little boy pup that she really wanted but a young man had bought it before she did. As she picked out her pup she made a comment about wishing she had been quicker so she could have gotten the little boy pup (Memphis). The man selling the pups chuckled and said that the young man had bought that pup to use as bait for his fighting dogs in training. The girl was in awe that this man sold that person the puppy and she noticed the young man getting into his car so she got his license plate #. The reason that she was stopping at the bar was because she was a regular there and it was closer than going all the way home to use the phone to call the cops and report this guy. I heard the whole story and asked her for the license plate #. One of the friends that my boyfriend and I were with just so happened to be an off duty wisconsin state patrol officer. So I had him call dispatch and get an address to this lisence plate. He did and off we went to the house where this man lived. I walked right up to the door and knocked. A man fitting the description that the woman had given me came to the door and I asked him about the pup that he just bought. He said it wasn't for sale. I knew that he has bought the pup for $25 so I offered $50. Nothing, I went to $100, then $200 up and up I went. Well, I knew that I had $1000 in my purse cause I was going to stop on my way home from up north and buy a new mountain bike so I just kept raising my offer to the guy. Finally he took $700 for the pup. I know its crazy but that is how much I love dogs. He gave me the pup and at first I thought to myself "what were you thinking" but then the pup snuggled up into my shirt and went to sleep and I knew that I had done the right thing. Today Memphis is just over a year old and honestly the most loving dog that I have ever had in my life. He sleeps with me, guards the shower when I am in there, guards the TP when I go to the bathroom, etc etc. I love him dearly. If I had to do it all over again I would. |
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08-05-2005, 03:52 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | omg i never knew that story the poor baby and that heartless man is terrible how can someone do that to a defenceless puppy thank god you saved him you are his guardian angel you can actually say you saved his life he is so sweet i wish you guys were closer to go to the meeting i would love to meet you and your pups |
08-05-2005, 03:53 PM | #3 |
BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI
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| Memphis is the dog that I have spent the most money on but the one that returns the most love. He is truely a cuddle bug. I wasn't leaving that day without him. I was ready to give my friend my ATM card to go get more money if I needed it. i would have emptied my bank account if I had to. |
08-05-2005, 04:06 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 7000 Club Member | i've loved his story since i first saw it. you are an amazing person to rescue him!! and he's so cute!
__________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All |
08-05-2005, 06:37 PM | #5 |
Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California!
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| What a wonderful person you are He was worth every penny. |
08-05-2005, 06:48 PM | #6 |
Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City
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| Wow, you are indeed a great person. TY so much for telling us his story. Im so happy that he loves you as much as you love him. Poor little guy. I can't believe how cruel some people are too animal. Did you find out if this guy fight dogs and did you reported him? |
08-05-2005, 06:53 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | How could anyone sell a dog to someone knowing the cruel fate that faced him? That is an awesome story. You saved his life.
__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley |
08-05-2005, 10:12 PM | #8 |
BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI
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| My friend that was with me at the time is a wisconsin state trooper and he reported the guy. I really didn't keep up with the rest of what happened. I just concentrated on my new puppy. |
08-05-2005, 10:37 PM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Banning, CA
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| God bless you...you're an amazing person! What a good mommy Memphis has! |
08-06-2005, 12:45 PM | #10 |
Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana
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| Wow, what a story!
__________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri! |
08-06-2005, 12:52 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Oh Man - what they were GOING to do made me sick - you are an angel to step up and rescue him from a terrible fate - how can people DO that ! I'm so glad he's in your life - What a hero you are girl ! |
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