Lake Country Pets Atoka, OK. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mimipink · 03-05-2007, 01:11 PM

Long story short... I didn't want a puppy from a pet shop / puppy mill / horror place, etc... and much to my disappointment and misuderstanding i endedup getting a puppy for a pet shop in Florida.

They confused my aunt and told her that the puppy is coming directly from a good breeder. However, they didn't explain to her that they got the puppy through a broker, Lake Country Pets in Atoka, OK, who got the puppy from a breeder named Jeremy Allen, who is in association with Lake Country Pets Atoka, OK. Now,

I don't know anything about how this place operates, and if they're breeders are good people...

I'm so worried that my baby came from a puppy mill or some horrible place. Has anyone ever delt with Lake Country Pets?

Please let me know if you have any information.

Thanks.

LoveMyGirlz · 03-05-2007, 01:28 PM

Uh oh. Sorry though I don't know anything about them and don't have time to google them right now...maybe later.
Do you already have your baby? How old is she? has she been vet checked and how is her health?

blackwidow · 03-05-2007, 01:34 PM

here is a link to a legel document about someone buying a Papillon from Petco (pup bred by Lake Country Pets) who had problems.

I know there are still plenty of folks out there who don't have a website, but I feel kinda iffy about that.

Still, no links to anyone griping about them in a forum somewhere. Worse yet, LOTS of people griping!

I couldn't find anything much....

YorkieRose · 03-05-2007, 02:07 PM

There really is not much you can do now...let the vet give you puppy a good health check and look to the future with your pet...good Luck

mimipink · 03-05-2007, 07:04 PM

I had Simon checked by my vet and was given a clean bill of health. He has a bit of a viral infection... basically a runny nose, but the vet said it was fine and that he would be ok. He's 11 weeks old, playing, happy and seems fine... i just hope no complications arise in the coming years. Thanks for your help guys.

Rusty's Momma · 03-05-2007, 07:09 PM

Here is their info if you want it....
Lake Country Pets
(580) 889-6757
371 E Highway 3 # B
Atoka, OK 74525

mimipink · 03-06-2007, 05:54 AM

Thanks for the help.

angelbaby's mom · 03-09-2007, 09:05 AM

Sadly, Oklahoma is know for it's puppymills. Not to say that this kennel is a puppymill, because I have had no personal experiences with them, but more often than not, you will find them rather than a reputable breeder when searching for breeders.

Now, with your new baby, just love him and care for him, and if you find out that you were misled or even lied to, then do not ever give that kennel's name out as a reference. Word of mouth travels QUICKLY!

Enjoy your new family member.

Kelz · 03-09-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by angelbaby's mom

Sadly, Oklahoma is know for it's puppymills. Not to say that this kennel is a puppymill, because I have had no personal experiences with them, but more often than not, you will find them rather than a reputable breeder when searching for breeders.

Now, with your new baby, just love him and care for him, and if you find out that you were misled or even lied to, then do not ever give that kennel's name out as a reference. Word of mouth travels QUICKLY!

Enjoy your new family member.

i've noticed too that it's mainly in the SE part of oklahoma too!! TONS of puppymills!!! not saying that they aren't all over the place... b/c i'm sure they are.

angelbaby's mom · 03-09-2007, 09:47 AM

You are right. There is a heavy concentration in the SE, but you are also right in that they are statewide. That is why I tell my potential buyers to go look around. I encourage them to check out several "kennels" before they make a decision. I do not give names. I tell them to do the research and make an informed decision.

Yorkiedaze · 03-09-2007, 11:26 AM

If you don't go to the breeders home to look at the pups and the parents of the pups, then rest assured, your buying a puppy mill pup or byb. I'm sorry you are going thru this.

psugorilladdr · 03-09-2007, 11:37 AM

WOW! I didn't know all this puppy mill stuff in Oklahoma. I am actually from NE Oklahoma (In Kansas currently for College) I bought both of my Yorkies in Oklahoma. But I had the opportunity to visit both places and see their parents and the living conditions they had. So I'm glad I checked into everything and looked around for a good breeder before I bought. Thats kinda scary!

angelbaby's mom · 03-09-2007, 11:45 AM

Precisely why I REQUIRE that my buyers to come to my home. Not always convenient for them, but best for them and for the puppy. I like to see them interact with the pups, too.

psugorilladdr · 03-09-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by angelbaby's mom

Precisely why I REQUIRE that my buyers to come to my home. Not always convenient for them, but best for them and for the puppy. I like to see them interact with the pups, too.

Thats good to know... Some breeders are so fast to just get them out of there and rip the money out of your hand. We visited like 5 places and talked to quite a few other people. A couple of places were just ready to make some cash fast, and really rude.

It's nice finding people like you that actually CARE about the pups they are selling...

Kelz · 03-09-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by psugorilladdr

WOW! I didn't know all this puppy mill stuff in Oklahoma. I am actually from NE Oklahoma (In Kansas currently for College) I bought both of my Yorkies in Oklahoma. But I had the opportunity to visit both places and see their parents and the living conditions they had. So I'm glad I checked into everything and looked around for a good breeder before I bought. Thats kinda scary!

i bought both of mine in oklahoma too! the people that i bought them from we're very nice. i went to both of their houses and talked with them for a while.. saw all their dogs.. and everything worked out.. i ended up buying my sister's yorkie from the same guy i bought bentley from.

03-05-2007, 01:11 PM	#1
mimipink Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 44	Lake Country Pets Atoka, OK. Long story short... I didn't want a puppy from a pet shop / puppy mill / horror place, etc... and much to my disappointment and misuderstanding i endedup getting a puppy for a pet shop in Florida. They confused my aunt and told her that the puppy is coming directly from a good breeder. However, they didn't explain to her that they got the puppy through a broker, Lake Country Pets in Atoka, OK, who got the puppy from a breeder named Jeremy Allen, who is in association with Lake Country Pets Atoka, OK. Now, I don't know anything about how this place operates, and if they're breeders are good people... I'm so worried that my baby came from a puppy mill or some horrible place. Has anyone ever delt with Lake Country Pets? Please let me know if you have any information. Thanks.

03-05-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
LoveMyGirlz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,908	Uh oh. Sorry though I don't know anything about them and don't have time to google them right now...maybe later. Do you already have your baby? How old is she? has she been vet checked and how is her health? __________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule!

03-05-2007, 01:34 PM	#3
blackwidow Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wellman, Texas (Lubbock) Posts: 156	here is a link to a legel document about someone buying a Papillon from Petco (pup bred by Lake Country Pets) who had problems. I know there are still plenty of folks out there who don't have a website, but I feel kinda iffy about that. Still, no links to anyone griping about them in a forum somewhere. Worse yet, LOTS of people griping! I couldn't find anything much.... __________________ ~~ Chewbacca's Mommy ~~

03-05-2007, 02:07 PM	#4
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	puppy There really is not much you can do now...let the vet give you puppy a good health check and look to the future with your pet...good Luck

03-05-2007, 07:04 PM	#5
mimipink Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 44	Simon is doing well I had Simon checked by my vet and was given a clean bill of health. He has a bit of a viral infection... basically a runny nose, but the vet said it was fine and that he would be ok. He's 11 weeks old, playing, happy and seems fine... i just hope no complications arise in the coming years. Thanks for your help guys.

03-05-2007, 07:09 PM	#6
Rusty's Momma & Sweet Sophie's too!!! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 2,797	Here is their info if you want it.... Lake Country Pets (580) 889-6757 371 E Highway 3 # B Atoka, OK 74525 __________________ Angi ~ Mom to Rusty, Sophie & Sandy

03-06-2007, 05:54 AM	#7
mimipink Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 44	Many thanks to you all Thanks for the help.

03-09-2007, 09:05 AM	#8
angelbaby's mom YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OK, but Texas soon! Posts: 326	Sadly, Oklahoma is know for it's puppymills. Not to say that this kennel is a puppymill, because I have had no personal experiences with them, but more often than not, you will find them rather than a reputable breeder when searching for breeders. Now, with your new baby, just love him and care for him, and if you find out that you were misled or even lied to, then do not ever give that kennel's name out as a reference. Word of mouth travels QUICKLY! Enjoy your new family member.

03-09-2007, 09:47 AM	#10
angelbaby's mom YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OK, but Texas soon! Posts: 326	You are right. There is a heavy concentration in the SE, but you are also right in that they are statewide. That is why I tell my potential buyers to go look around. I encourage them to check out several "kennels" before they make a decision. I do not give names. I tell them to do the research and make an informed decision.

03-09-2007, 11:26 AM	#11
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	If you don't go to the breeders home to look at the pups and the parents of the pups, then rest assured, your buying a puppy mill pup or byb. I'm sorry you are going thru this.

03-09-2007, 11:37 AM	#12
psugorilladdr YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 835	WOW! I didn't know all this puppy mill stuff in Oklahoma. I am actually from NE Oklahoma (In Kansas currently for College) I bought both of my Yorkies in Oklahoma. But I had the opportunity to visit both places and see their parents and the living conditions they had. So I'm glad I checked into everything and looked around for a good breeder before I bought. Thats kinda scary!

03-09-2007, 11:45 AM	#13
angelbaby's mom YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OK, but Texas soon! Posts: 326	Precisely why I REQUIRE that my buyers to come to my home. Not always convenient for them, but best for them and for the puppy. I like to see them interact with the pups, too.