Breeder selling 5 wk old pups for $500 yorkie puppy rescue? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

cheryl000 · 09-25-2005, 09:31 PM

Hey you guys,
I know I don't type on here much but I'm vacationing in Illinois. My sister wanted her own yorkie so we looked in the paper to find someone selling them for $500. We went there to check it out and they were only 5 weeks old. I felt so bad for them because they were greesy and stinky. I almost wanted to buy all of them just so that I can wash them and make sure they go to proper homes. I wouldn't even let my nephew touch the puppies. The puppies are not drinking on their own and she gives them watered down puppy food. but she is selling them anyways. I feel so bad for leaving them behind but does buying all of them condone this behavior? I feel like if I don't buy them someone else sure will and she obviously doesn't care about what homes they go to. I saw the mother, I could tell they cut her hair. She didn't give her puppies shots and worm them.
I guess the question is should I buy them and rescue them? I'd need to find them all new homes and I know no one loves yorkies more than the people on this website. I might be able to post pics later. I just can't stop thinking about that puppy's brothers when I look at her. They were all in a box lined with newspaper pooping all over themselves. I am from California so I could send a couple of them I guess, but only after they are 8 weeks old. I'd rather get them to Illinois people. My sister is from her but she's due with a baby any time soon. This is driving me crazy, what should I do?

Marie · 09-25-2005, 09:48 PM

If you can I will rescued them. This is a tough question. Instead of buying them, myabe is best contacting the SPCA or Humane Society. If the pups are in bad shape they will remove them and lfind them good homes. I feel so bad for this pup. Buying them is giving this lady what she is looking for, money;imho. Please let us know what happens with the pups.
By the way, Congrats in the soon to be born baby.

cheryl000 · 09-25-2005, 10:21 PM

My sister is a part of the humane society. We did not go in the lady's house, just the front porch. She's not sure how much it qualifies as animal abuse or cruelty. Maybe just uneducated? We told her that the puppies should stay there longer but she said "they're eating me out of house and home." So the bad things she has done is not bathe them(they were greasey), give them away way too young(5 weeks), and not give them shots/worming.
I was thinking I could adopt them all for the $500 and bath them,bottle feed and get them started on water and keep them for 4 more weeks (puppies should be good to go at 9 weeks)and give them shots/wormed and taken to the vet then find them new homes later if anyone on this site wants to adopt them. This lady doesn't even have contracts or a receipt book but they are AKC. It would be better if she would do all this, but I could tell they don't have money and wouldn't hear me. She even kept saying "It says here on the paperwork to mark whether you breed her or not, but I don't see why it's anyone's buisness." Well lady it is a big deal ever heard of a spade/n contract?

cheryl000 · 09-25-2005, 10:29 PM

Here is what the humane soceity's website says about animal cruelty. Are there any breeders out there with any advise? What do you do about breeders who don't care about their puppies? The lady is asking $500 cash only in Illinois. I will get the puppy I rescued vet checked. If anyone wants to rescue her 3 brothers in Springfield, IL. Also, if anyone knows if this is something to call SPCA on, let me know.

http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/first...l_cruelty.html

Animal cruelty encompasses a range of behaviors harmful to animals, from neglect to malicious killing. Most cruelty investigated by humane officers is unintentional neglect that can be resolved through education. Intentional cruelty, or abuse, is knowingly depriving an animal of food, water, shelter, socialization, or veterinary care or maliciously torturing, maiming, mutilating, or killing an animal.

TLC · 09-26-2005, 05:50 AM

This is breaking my heart...
If I were that position, I would try and scrape up the money to buy them all, I would care for them as needed and then when they are old enough and well enough, I would resell them, only asking the amount of money invested in their well beings (no profit).
But, that's only what I would do, I am not forcing my opinions on you.
Good Luck! and God Bless!

eensor · 09-26-2005, 05:58 AM

Where are they in Illinois?

Ciera's mom · 09-26-2005, 06:02 AM

I think she said they were in Springfield.

Ciera's mom · 09-26-2005, 06:06 AM

This is terrible! What I would like to know is how are they "eating her out of house and home"? I thought at 5weeks old they should still be eating from their mother?? Did you see the mother when you were there?? Someone needs to do something for the poor little things, that just breaks my heart.

eensor · 09-26-2005, 06:25 AM

I found the ad online in the Springfield paper and called. The woman's son said there were 3 left. He didn't know anything else about them, but said the mother would be home later on today. How can those poor 5 week old babies survive without their mother? Do y'all think we should call the ASPCA or Humane Society?

sylvan · 09-26-2005, 06:35 AM

This is a horrifying example of backyard breeding at it's worst. If there is any way to get them to me I will buy them all and keep them until 12 weeks and release them with spay/neuter only to pet homes for the same price paid. I cannot drive to Illinois, but will make whatever arrangements possible to help if you contact me. Will she release the breeding dogs also for $? This makes me sick. After this is resolved, I hope you post the name of this....person, so others will steer clear. I don't know if this enough of an abuse issue to warrant the involvemnt of authorities, would that it were.

eensor · 09-26-2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvan

This is a horrifying example of backyard breeding at it's worst. If there is any way to get them to me I will buy them all and keep them until 12 weeks and release them with spay/neuter only to pet homes for the same price paid. I cannot drive to Illinois, but will make whatever arrangements possible to help if you contact me. Will she release the breeding dogs also for $? This makes me sick. After this is resolved, I hope you post the name of this....person, so others will steer clear. I don't know if this enough of an abuse issue to warrant the involvemnt of authorities, would that it were.

Sylvan, I will go get the 3 remaining and the mother if she will sell her. If you could front the money, or some of it, I will be glad to get them and turn them over to you, or keep them here until they are 12 weeks and healthy enough to go to forever homes. Let me know what you want me to do. Elizabeth

megan_kat22 · 09-26-2005, 06:41 AM

Omg those poor babies and mom!! If I was closer.... I would buy one on the spot... Did she mean to breed or was it just an accident? I hope she doesnt plan on doing this again... I really hope someone rescues them!!! and I wish I could be of more help. But keep us posted!

sylvan · 09-26-2005, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eensor

Sylvan, I will go get the 3 remaining and the mother if she will sell her. If you could front the money, or some of it, I will be glad to get them and turn them over to you, or keep them here until they are 12 weeks and healthy enough to go to forever homes. Let me know what you want me to do. Elizabeth

Elizabeth, e-mail me at sylvanyorkies@yahoo.com and we will work out how I can get $ to you asap.

Bella0722 · 09-26-2005, 06:50 AM

How awful to subject our little yorkies to that sort of mistreatment!
I hope someone can rescue them from their fate.

Gracy · 09-26-2005, 07:01 AM

Poor babies!!!!

Do what your heart tells you.
One problem is, are they healthy?
Especially if they are treated like that.
You don't want to bring any diseases into your home.
1st think about your animals, then your heart.

I place my pups at 9 - 10 weeks. I also
have them wormed and start their shots.
They also have to be eating on their own.
My pups are always clean, that is so sad

Good luck, You seem to have a big Heart

And a big decision.

09-25-2005, 09:31 PM	#1
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	Breeder selling 5 wk old pups for $500 yorkie puppy rescue? Hey you guys, I know I don't type on here much but I'm vacationing in Illinois. My sister wanted her own yorkie so we looked in the paper to find someone selling them for $500. We went there to check it out and they were only 5 weeks old. I felt so bad for them because they were greesy and stinky. I almost wanted to buy all of them just so that I can wash them and make sure they go to proper homes. I wouldn't even let my nephew touch the puppies. The puppies are not drinking on their own and she gives them watered down puppy food. but she is selling them anyways. I feel so bad for leaving them behind but does buying all of them condone this behavior? I feel like if I don't buy them someone else sure will and she obviously doesn't care about what homes they go to. I saw the mother, I could tell they cut her hair. She didn't give her puppies shots and worm them. I guess the question is should I buy them and rescue them? I'd need to find them all new homes and I know no one loves yorkies more than the people on this website. I might be able to post pics later. I just can't stop thinking about that puppy's brothers when I look at her. They were all in a box lined with newspaper pooping all over themselves. I am from California so I could send a couple of them I guess, but only after they are 8 weeks old. I'd rather get them to Illinois people. My sister is from her but she's due with a baby any time soon. This is driving me crazy, what should I do?

09-25-2005, 09:48 PM	#2
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	If you can I will rescued them. This is a tough question. Instead of buying them, myabe is best contacting the SPCA or Humane Society. If the pups are in bad shape they will remove them and lfind them good homes. I feel so bad for this pup. Buying them is giving this lady what she is looking for, money;imho. Please let us know what happens with the pups. By the way, Congrats in the soon to be born baby. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

09-25-2005, 10:21 PM	#3
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	re: puppy My sister is a part of the humane society. We did not go in the lady's house, just the front porch. She's not sure how much it qualifies as animal abuse or cruelty. Maybe just uneducated? We told her that the puppies should stay there longer but she said "they're eating me out of house and home." So the bad things she has done is not bathe them(they were greasey), give them away way too young(5 weeks), and not give them shots/worming. I was thinking I could adopt them all for the $500 and bath them,bottle feed and get them started on water and keep them for 4 more weeks (puppies should be good to go at 9 weeks)and give them shots/wormed and taken to the vet then find them new homes later if anyone on this site wants to adopt them. This lady doesn't even have contracts or a receipt book but they are AKC. It would be better if she would do all this, but I could tell they don't have money and wouldn't hear me. She even kept saying "It says here on the paperwork to mark whether you breed her or not, but I don't see why it's anyone's buisness." Well lady it is a big deal ever heard of a spade/n contract?

09-25-2005, 10:29 PM	#4
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	re: puppy Here is what the humane soceity's website says about animal cruelty. Are there any breeders out there with any advise? What do you do about breeders who don't care about their puppies? The lady is asking $500 cash only in Illinois. I will get the puppy I rescued vet checked. If anyone wants to rescue her 3 brothers in Springfield, IL. Also, if anyone knows if this is something to call SPCA on, let me know. http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/first...l_cruelty.html Animal cruelty encompasses a range of behaviors harmful to animals, from neglect to malicious killing. Most cruelty investigated by humane officers is unintentional neglect that can be resolved through education. Intentional cruelty, or abuse, is knowingly depriving an animal of food, water, shelter, socialization, or veterinary care or maliciously torturing, maiming, mutilating, or killing an animal.

09-26-2005, 05:50 AM	#5
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	This is breaking my heart... If I were that position, I would try and scrape up the money to buy them all, I would care for them as needed and then when they are old enough and well enough, I would resell them, only asking the amount of money invested in their well beings (no profit). But, that's only what I would do, I am not forcing my opinions on you. Good Luck! and God Bless! __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

09-26-2005, 05:58 AM	#6
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	Where are they in Illinois? __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

09-26-2005, 06:02 AM	#7
Ciera's mom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 485	I think she said they were in Springfield. __________________ Ciera Chloe

09-26-2005, 06:06 AM	#8
Ciera's mom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 485	This is terrible! What I would like to know is how are they "eating her out of house and home"? I thought at 5weeks old they should still be eating from their mother?? Did you see the mother when you were there?? Someone needs to do something for the poor little things, that just breaks my heart. __________________ Ciera Chloe

09-26-2005, 06:25 AM	#9
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	I found the ad online in the Springfield paper and called. The woman's son said there were 3 left. He didn't know anything else about them, but said the mother would be home later on today. How can those poor 5 week old babies survive without their mother? Do y'all think we should call the ASPCA or Humane Society? __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

09-26-2005, 06:35 AM	#10
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	This is a horrifying example of backyard breeding at it's worst. If there is any way to get them to me I will buy them all and keep them until 12 weeks and release them with spay/neuter only to pet homes for the same price paid. I cannot drive to Illinois, but will make whatever arrangements possible to help if you contact me. Will she release the breeding dogs also for $? This makes me sick. After this is resolved, I hope you post the name of this....person, so others will steer clear. I don't know if this enough of an abuse issue to warrant the involvemnt of authorities, would that it were.

09-26-2005, 06:41 AM	#12
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	Omg those poor babies and mom!! If I was closer.... I would buy one on the spot... Did she mean to breed or was it just an accident? I hope she doesnt plan on doing this again... I really hope someone rescues them!!! and I wish I could be of more help. But keep us posted! __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

09-26-2005, 06:50 AM	#14
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	How awful to subject our little yorkies to that sort of mistreatment! I hope someone can rescue them from their fate. __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

09-26-2005, 07:01 AM	#15
Gracy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 517	Poor babies!!!! Do what your heart tells you. One problem is, are they healthy? Especially if they are treated like that. You don't want to bring any diseases into your home. 1st think about your animals, then your heart. I place my pups at 9 - 10 weeks. I also have them wormed and start their shots. They also have to be eating on their own. My pups are always clean, that is so sad Good luck, You seem to have a big Heart And a big decision. __________________ Gracy, Yorkie Lover S Lulu Lily Woody