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mky · 02-14-2012, 05:56 PM

It is possible that it is illegal for her to be docking tails in CA. They may have a law that only allows vets to dock. The only info I could find stated tail docking is currently allowed in all 50 states although a few have legislation pending to make it illegal.

Kiko has a little nubbin too. When I get home she wags her little nub 90 mile a minute to show how happy she is that I am home; it's so sweet.

Bitsy · 02-14-2012, 07:22 PM

Geez, I feel so sorry for her pups.

Susan78 · 02-14-2012, 07:36 PM

This woman sounds like a real basket case. I think you handled the conversation very well. I probably would of chewed her but up one side and down the other. To me it sounds like she might be running a backyard puppy mill. What a cruel woman who can't take care of her furbabies very well.

katirob · 02-14-2012, 07:37 PM

My pup's breeder did her own tail docking and gave some of the early puppy shots - AFTER being thoroughly trained by her vet. Gracie's tail looks perfect - not a nubbin, but nicely docked. I'd guess that other good, experienced breeders also do some of these things, too. It does save money, but also trauma for the puppies if they don't have to be dragged to the vet so often. I do agree that the women mentioned by the OP does NOT seem to fit into that category!

DvlshAngel985 · 02-14-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

What a weird encounter! I hope she was making a lot of it up, but who knows.

Is it illegal to dock tails in California?

Not that I'm aware of. Maybe the vet was uncomfortable doing it to a small puppy, or a puppy over 3 days old. (3 days is the limit right?)

Weird conversation QS.

BabyFidgette · 02-14-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by margaritaville

???????2.5lbs, double teeth, litters, stinky eyes and she docks tails....

run fast.

Yeah that's what I was thinking!!! Pour me a MARGARITA with extra salt please!!!

VelvetRose · 02-15-2012, 03:11 AM

How creepy and awkward. I feel so bad for that lil furbaby though. I just breaks my heart.

candigirl · 02-15-2012, 07:50 AM

Yikes who in their right mind says things like that. Some people just have diarrhea of the mouth and i doubt she even realized there was something wrong with what she was saying. That's just sad on so many levels.

02-14-2012, 07:22 PM	#17
Bitsy Ultimate Banner! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US Posts: 6,122	Geez, I feel so sorry for her pups. __________________ Bitsy loves Sophia and Peyton

02-15-2012, 03:11 AM	#22
VelvetRose YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NV, USA Posts: 326	How creepy and awkward. I feel so bad for that lil furbaby though. I just breaks my heart. __________________ Cynthia & Darling Darla

02-14-2012, 05:56 PM	#16
mky YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 316	It is possible that it is illegal for her to be docking tails in CA. They may have a law that only allows vets to dock. The only info I could find stated tail docking is currently allowed in all 50 states although a few have legislation pending to make it illegal. Kiko has a little nubbin too. When I get home she wags her little nub 90 mile a minute to show how happy she is that I am home; it's so sweet.

02-14-2012, 07:36 PM	#18
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,106	This woman sounds like a real basket case. I think you handled the conversation very well. I probably would of chewed her but up one side and down the other. To me it sounds like she might be running a backyard puppy mill. What a cruel woman who can't take care of her furbabies very well.

02-14-2012, 07:37 PM	#19
katirob Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Snoqualmie, WA, USA Posts: 124	My pup's breeder did her own tail docking and gave some of the early puppy shots - AFTER being thoroughly trained by her vet. Gracie's tail looks perfect - not a nubbin, but nicely docked. I'd guess that other good, experienced breeders also do some of these things, too. It does save money, but also trauma for the puppies if they don't have to be dragged to the vet so often. I do agree that the women mentioned by the OP does NOT seem to fit into that category!

02-15-2012, 07:50 AM	#23
candigirl YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ont Posts: 333	Yikes who in their right mind says things like that. Some people just have diarrhea of the mouth and i doubt she even realized there was something wrong with what she was saying. That's just sad on so many levels.