NEED support/advice for my teacup yorkie puppy

[baby yorkie]

Sorry for your lose. I adopted Tia from a breeder in Pensacola. She came to me at 10 weeks and a little over 8 oz. She also came with every parasite nameable. I was mad, mad, mad! They blamed me taking her outside and that was not the case; she came with everything. I took her outside to potty and brought her right back in. She did not have contact with anything. I hope you did not get your baby from them. Can you pm and let me know who you got her from.

[babbsiam44]

Originally Posted by baby yorkie

Sorry for your lose. I adopted Tia from a breeder in Pensacola. She came to me at 10 weeks and a little over 8 oz. She also came with every parasite nameable. I was mad, mad, mad! They blamed me taking her outside and that was not the case; she came with everything. I took her outside to potty and brought her right back in. She did not have contact with anything. I hope you did not get your baby from them. Can you pm and let me know who you got her from.

She said she got her baby from:
"Again, never ever buy a puppy from alabamatoysandteacups.com in Arab, AL."

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by WickedWitch

Thank you again, Teresa and to all of you who have reached out to me...it makes me feel like I'm not alone and that people care. That makes the healing process much easier when you have such kind and caring souls that offer their support...so for that, I thank all of you!

Teresa, yes that was the guarantee that usually goes with her puppies. For the first puppy I had, we didn't sign a contract because she had locked herself out of her office so we were going to email/scan/sign later BUT *Pixie* did die within 48 hours. I called her right away and she said that she usually required in autopsy but "took my word for it". She agreed to replace her with another puppy. This was back in November 2010. Finally the time came to get my replacement puppy in which was the past weekend (Jan. 29) and she didn't offer a warranty or contract with her because she was a replacement. So even if I wanted to do something about it, I couldn't.

So I'm hoping with the out-reach to all of you that she will get a "word of mouth" wake-up call for what kind of breeding she's doing. This woman was on my facebook and I considered her a nice person. Since this morning, I have deleted her from Facebook and blocked all contact. I don't want to see her, look at her fb page, or even see her name anywhere on my computer or phone.

Help me spread the word guys, and maybe by the Grace of God she will feel guilty enough to stop doing what she's doing. I appreciate each and every one of you.

I really hope you inform the breeder of this even if you can't receive a refund, if she only hears of her successes, she will never learn that puppies this size are very vulnerable. Also, I believe Florida is one of the states with a puppy lemon law, and you might want to look into this. We have a breeder review forum and you might want to write a review on this breeder, it will get more notice than your thread here in the Health and Diet Forum. Here's the Breeder Review Forum. Breeder, Vet, & Groomer Reviews - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community


Here's more information on FL's puppy lemon law. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/lemon_fl.html

[Mardelin]

It goes without saying anything else that this breeder is not to be considered in the ranks of even mediocrity.

However, for the sake of education to other new potential puppy buyers, a breeder review with your entire story; inclusive of both pups would be very beneficial. It would also be very educational if you would encompass what you as a puppy buyer could have done differently that may have prevented these two pups from being lost.

[MauiGirl]

This breeder boasts of having some of the "Worlds Smallest Micro Teacup Puppies" Alabama Toys & Teacups and has many different breeds in addition to Yorkies.

They are accomplishing this by using a 3.5 lb. dam and 2 lb. sire, and as we see now they routinely sell tiny puppies way to early.

Buyer Beware.... or shall I say run baby run (away from this).

[WickedWitch]

Yes, I think I might just write a review on this breeder. It is clear that she is letting these puppies go too early. If she cared, she wouldn't have rushed me to pick her up.

[WickedWitch]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

It goes without saying anything else that this breeder is not to be considered in the ranks of even mediocrity.

However, for the sake of education to other new potential puppy buyers, a breeder review with your entire story; inclusive of both pups would be very beneficial. It would also be very educational if you would encompass what you as a puppy buyer could have done differently that may have prevented these two pups from being lost.

Mardelin,
It is quite obvious that I couldn't have prevented this. I'm sorry, but almost offended of your comment. Also, you should know of the grief and sadness I'm going through at this moment in time -it should be painfully obvious that this wasn't my fault. These puppies are being let go too early!!! Everyone I've spoken with has been shocked that she didn't keep these babies until at least 4 months of age.

[Ladymom]

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your London. Shame, shame on that breeder for letting that tiny puppy go at only ten weeks.

Florida has some of the toughest "puppy lemon laws" in the country. It doesn't matter what your breeder's contract said. She did business in Florida and must abide by their rules.

Since London died with 14 days of her sale, you are entitled to a full refund. If a necropsy had been done and she died from a congenital condition, that guarantee would have extended to a year.

The law with a link to a complaint form is here:

Pet Law, Division of Animal Industry - FDACS

[PaLaRi398]

Hi, I currently own a 3lb "Teacup" yorkie male. I can tell you that they are VERY VERY fragile. Please treat your "Teacup" like it's Royal Copenhagen china. I would rate myself as a great, loving, responsible pet owner, and I have not been able to prevent all his bumps, bruises, and health issues due to his fragile nature (I sincerely try very hard). Just like having a real baby - people think it's going to be all fresh baby smell, cute outfits, and play time - but as it turns out, it's a crap ton of responsibility. Watch steps, other dogs, children especially, even taking it out of it's element this small/young - be careful w/ germs, I found that putting my furbaby in my bed to sleep was a horrible idea - he tumbled off (luckily into a pillow landing I made just in case), keep an eye on all their teeth falling out (yorkies can have oral health issues), get steps for on/off couch, watch what you wash floors/furniture w/ - a lot of cleaning agents are poisonous, watch flowers (some are poisonous). Get baby butt wipes - poop sticks to their fur. ALWAYS have karo syrup (never know what's gonna make your dog's sugar fluctuate. If you want her to wear clothes, start early, keep it up. Thick leather collars are too heavy, even if they say "Coach" on them. Goodluck.

[babbsiam44]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your London. Shame, shame on that breeder for letting that tiny puppy go at only ten weeks.

Florida has some of the toughest "puppy lemon laws" in the country. It doesn't matter what your breeder's contract said. She did business in Florida and must abide by their rules.

Since London died with 14 days of her sale, you are entitled to a full refund. If a necropsy had been done and she died from a congenital condition, that guarantee would have extended to a year.

The law with a link to a complaint form is here:

Pet Law, Division of Animal Industry - FDACS

To the OP, I hope you follow LadyMom advice. There are alot of people on this forum who go above and beyond to help. LadyMom being one of them.

[chachi]

I worried this may happen when I read your post. Having a puppy that tiny is very enticingt because they are cute but you are taking a huge chance as you found out. I am sorry for your loss but also feel you share in some of the responsibility for buying that small of a puppy without being experienced in the care of them. I am not trying to give you a hard way just want you to think before buying a pup that tiny again

[Teresamag]

I don't know if it matters with the puppy lemon laws but the "breeder" has her business in Alabama and the OP lives in Florida. Does Alabama have a lemon law?

Teresa

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by chachi

I worried this may happen when I read your post. Having a puppy that tiny is very enticingt because they are cute but you are taking a huge chance as you found out. I am sorry for your loss but also feel you share in some of the responsibility for buying that small of a puppy without being experienced in the care of them. I am not trying to give you a hard way just want you to think before buying a pup that tiny again

I agree with you, this isn't about blame, it's about educating ourselves. If the OP hasn't learned anything from the experience, she's doomed to repeat it again. Hopefully, she'll read up in the care of tinies, and not just rely on this forum to teach her all there is to know about their special care, and I also hope she will understand that there is much to be learned about choosing a breeder, you have to know more than the bad breeders know, otherwise they will fool you every time.

[111lily222]

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree, please write a review at some point in hopes to educate other potential buyers. It really bothers me that I'm hearing more and more breeders pushing people to buy dogs. The bad ones really know how to talk to "push a sale". To them it is just that: a sale.
So heartbreaking...

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Teresamag

I don't know if it matters with the puppy lemon laws but the "breeder" has her business in Alabama and the OP lives in Florida. Does Alabama have a lemon law?

Teresa

Since the breeder sold the puppy in Florida, she is bound by its laws. If you read the statute in the link I provided, you will see it covers dogs transported into the state.

In reality, though, it can be more difficult to collect an out of state judgment, but it can be done.