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So be warned, always get something in writing or somekind of GUARANTEE!!!!! And be prepared financially for more than purchase price and vaccinations. Had you budgeted in SPAY? Living month to month of what care you can afford to give is risky. Emergency funds are always wise, even if it's just an available credit card. Dogs a a huge commitment that not everyone is prepared for. -- Janet B www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bestfr...bedience/album |
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Big MISTAKE!!!
Hey it's me, Teresa again,
Well here's my story!!! You'll remember me from asking advice on how to train my beagle, Mandy. Always make sure you receive a written guarantee from where you purchase your puppy/dog, from. Everything was going fine, I followed everybody's advice to a tee!! On Friday night we noticed that Mandy wasn't her usual self, more sleepy than normal, not cooperating at all. We thought she was just being a PUPPY, Stubborn. Well, it wasn't!!! On Saturday she became very withdrawn and peeing everywhere even in your arms and shaking. We called her vet, of course it wasn't open being a Saturday. We called the emergency line and they said to bring her on in. At that time they said it would cost $106, to just have her seen and then some. I budgeted myself for purchasing the dog and supplies, along with her first shots and deworming. This, I never expected. So to make a long sad story short, we had to sign her over to the humane society so she could get the proper treatment and not be in anykind of pain! We had no choice, she was in so much pain, and we couldn't afford it!!!!. We don't even know if she is going to make it just yet, but she IS comfortable because I called first thing this morning. So far all they know is she has a bladder blockage of somekind and she's having somekind of reaction to her needle. She's had tests done and they don't receive the results back until Tuesday. If she makes it she's being put on the adoption list. They call us first, but I don't think I can, like I said before, we can't afford it right now. Next month we will be able to afford it, but being a puppy and so cute she'll be gone by the time we're ready. I called where I received the puppy, well, basically "TOO BAD SO SAD". They won't help at all. I didn't get anything from them when we went to pick up the puppy last Friday!!! We could kick ourselves in the behind!!!! We were so excited about the pup that we didn't even think of that!!! We walked right out, just thinking, OH SHE'S SO ADORABLE!!!! But who would think anything like this would have ever happened!!! So be warned, always get something in writing or somekind of GUARANTEE!!!!! Teresa |
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On Sun, 22 May 2005 11:01:27 -0700 J&T whittled these words:
Hey it's me, Teresa again, Well here's my story!!! You'll remember me from asking advice on how to train my beagle, Mandy. Always make sure you receive a written guarantee from where you purchase your puppy/dog, from. Well - yes. But that would generally only cover things like an acute illness where the dog was exposed at the breeders, congential conditions, and genetic problems the breeder could avoid by reasonable dilligence in breeding (even WITH due dilligence genetic problems may appear - but the breeder stands behind what they have bred anyway). It would not cover all the various problems that can and do occur with dogs and especially puppies. No breeder should be expected to cover everything that could happen. It doesn't sound very much lke the breeer is at fault, although it is possible. Still if it wasn't that it could easily have been some other expensive problem. The point is that purchasing the puppy is often not the biggest expense. Puppies get sick, they get injured. Before taking home a puppy it is a good idea to consider how you will handle the very likely event that such expenses will show up. This, I never expected. You are not alone in not thinking about that risk. So it is a good reminder to everyone - **** happens, gotta be prepared for it. So to make a long sad story short, we had to sign her over to the humane society so she could get the proper treatment and not be in anykind of pain! I'm sorry that happened but very happy that the option was available to you. Most people in your situation would have had to put the puppy down if they could not afford treatment. As sad as you may be take a moment to be greatful for that - and remember to contribute back when you can so they can provide life to the next dog in the situation. I called where I received the puppy, well, basically "TOO BAD SO SAD". They won't help at all. I didn't get anything from them when we went to pick up the puppy last Friday!!! We could kick ourselves in the behind!!!! We were so excited about the pup that we didn't even think of that!!! We walked right out, just thinking, OH SHE'S SO ADORABLE!!!! But who would think anything like this would have ever happened!!! So be warned, always get something in writing or somekind of GUARANTEE!!!!! It does help to go to a good breeder. A good breeder will provide recourse for certan kinds of problems. Sounds like you got her from a reseller like a pet shop? But regardless you do have to be prepared for emergency expenses. It might mean waiting a bit longer, but it reduces the risks of sad situations. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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wrote in message ... On Sun, 22 May 2005 11:01:27 -0700 J&T whittled these words: Hey it's me, Teresa again, Well here's my story!!! You'll remember me from asking advice on how to train my beagle, Mandy. Always make sure you receive a written guarantee from where you purchase your puppy/dog, from. Well - yes. But that would generally only cover things like an acute illness where the dog was exposed at the breeders, congential conditions, and genetic problems the breeder could avoid by reasonable dilligence in breeding (even WITH due dilligence genetic problems may appear - but the breeder stands behind what they have bred anyway). It would not cover all the various problems that can and do occur with dogs and especially puppies. No breeder should be expected to cover everything that could happen. It doesn't sound very much lke the breeer is at fault, although it is possible. Still if it wasn't that it could easily have been some other expensive problem. The point is that purchasing the puppy is often not the biggest expense. Puppies get sick, they get injured. Before taking home a puppy it is a good idea to consider how you will handle the very likely event that such expenses will show up. This, I never expected. You are not alone in not thinking about that risk. So it is a good reminder to everyone - **** happens, gotta be prepared for it. So to make a long sad story short, we had to sign her over to the humane society so she could get the proper treatment and not be in anykind of pain! I'm sorry that happened but very happy that the option was available to you. Most people in your situation would have had to put the puppy down if they could not afford treatment. As sad as you may be take a moment to be greatful for that - and remember to contribute back when you can so they can provide life to the next dog in the situation. I called where I received the puppy, well, basically "TOO BAD SO SAD". They won't help at all. I didn't get anything from them when we went to pick up the puppy last Friday!!! We could kick ourselves in the behind!!!! We were so excited about the pup that we didn't even think of that!!! We walked right out, just thinking, OH SHE'S SO ADORABLE!!!! But who would think anything like this would have ever happened!!! So be warned, always get something in writing or somekind of GUARANTEE!!!!! It does help to go to a good breeder. A good breeder will provide recourse for certan kinds of problems. Sounds like you got her from a reseller like a pet shop? But regardless you do have to be prepared for emergency expenses. It might mean waiting a bit longer, but it reduces the risks of sad situations. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ Try adopting from a rescue. The dog is usually spayed, dewormed, personality tested, and appreciative of a for life home. -Pete |
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