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JCarlson2004 · 01-23-2007, 02:00 PM

I wasn't going to post this but I gave it some thought and decided to post it anyway. On Saturday, hubby and I were doing some window shopping and we came by A World of Pets. I usually never go into pet stores but for some reason I wanted to peek inside (ha but you know what they say, curiosity killed the cat). There was an adorable little chocolate Lab in a crate and some kids were rattling the crate and annoying the little Lab (she was obviously trying to sleep).

So just to give her a few moments of peace (and I also hoped those kids would leave), I asked to see her.

Someone who worked there directed us to a small enclosed booth type of area and then brought her in. He said, "Oh she just woke up; so she's really groggy" and I thought that was weird because when my babies wake up, they're super playful and excited to see me!! She just laid on the floor and didn't budge. We petted her and tried to entice her to stand up. After a few minutes, that same guy brought in an adorable little Chihuahua boy and said, I thought you'd like to see this little guy too" -- he was only 9 weeks old. The Chi just laid lifeless in my arms. He didn't budge the entire time I held him. His eyes were sad and lifeless and my heart broke just looking at him.

I just kept whispering to him and rubbing him and then finally he licked my hand. I felt so sick to my stomach because I knew I was probably one of the few people ever to show him any love in the first few weeks of his life.

Anyway, back to the Lab. Jim finally picked up the Lab and held her and then we saw the problem ... she had globs of GOOP in her eyes!!

She could barely see!! I grabbed a Kleenex from my purse and wiped as much of that goop out of her eyes and I could AND I called that guy over and told him. His first reaction was, "Oh the vet was here on Monday and he said she's fine" but Jim by that point was pissed and lifted her up eye level to this guy and said, "Well obviously she isn't fine. LOOK at her eyes!! She can't possibly see anything. Her eyes are RED and covered in mucus. She clearly has an infection!!"

I don't know if Jim's yelling scared the guy or not but he immediately changed his tune and said oh yes, now I see what you mean. We're going to get this girl over to the vet right now. So he took her back and brought her downstairs (he didn't put her back in the crate) and god only knows what they have downstairs. Probably a damn house of horrors!!

Then the guy had to nerve to come back and ask if I wanted the Chi!! I said to him, "This dog hasn't moved a muscle since you put him in my arms." I handed him back the dog and said, "By the way, why does he SMELL OF URINE?" The guy said, "You get 1 free grooming appointment when you buy a dog from" us and I said ok so I guess that excuses you from keeping the dogs clean while they're in your care? There's no excuse!! Dogs should not live in there own urine, it's appalling and disgusting!!

After that, Jim and I left. When I got back in our car, I just started balling my eyes out! I didn't want to leave those 2 dogs. Jim and I sat in the car for over 40 minutes and debated whether or not to go back there and buy both of them. I couldn't possible keep them but we wanted to buy them and then adopt them out to a family or friend or even someone from YT. Actually, my dad would have probably adopted the Lab. He's always been a big dog person and I think he'd love some company after he lost my mom. He's always lonely and a dog would be perfect for him and give him something positive to focus on. But I just can't support a puppy mill -- so we left. But now I feel like crap. I want to go back and buy them because not only have I SEEN them, but I've HELD them and petted them.

So here's my situation ? should I just go buy them and save them (my dad could take the Lab -- I can't keep the little boy BUT he's freakin adorable -- his coloring is amazing and it makes him look like a baby Husky) or should I just mind my own business and stop obsessing over this? I just don't know what to do!!

I should NEVER have went in there in the first place because now I'm haunted by their sad little eyes.

chachi · 01-23-2007, 02:08 PM

If it were me and I could do it i would buy them both and consider them rescues. I know you shouldnt buy from Pet stores or your supporting them but I have a big heart for animals and that is what I would do

JCarlson2004 · 01-23-2007, 02:08 PM

A World of Pets actually has pictures of their available dogs. Here are the 2 little angels:

Chi - Boy
http://www.aworldofpets.com/images/j..._dogslarge.jpg

Lab - Girl
http://www.aworldofpets.com/images/j..._dogslarge.jpg

JCarlson2004 · 01-23-2007, 02:11 PM

I'm not even a big dog person but this Lab just tugged at my heart.

marcerella02 · 01-23-2007, 02:11 PM

there is a reason for EVERYTHING.. you felt you had to go in there and that is why... go save those babies. the look in their eye when you love them will be thanks enough... worry later about where they will live.. go go go

marcerella02 · 01-23-2007, 02:12 PM

what a sad face on that lab... poor baby

chachi · 01-23-2007, 02:12 PM

They are both precious and that Chi has nice markings

Shadow · 01-23-2007, 02:14 PM

I know it is heartbreaking,isn't it. I say go rescue them.YOU WON'T BE SORRY.My Rosie is from a pet store and I just coudn't leave her there that day. She was so scared. They both look sacred poopless

LuvtheCooper · 01-23-2007, 02:14 PM

I'm not gonna tell you not to buy them...you should follow your own heart there, but I do think if you were to buy them, they will have them replaced immediately with 2 more. You might save those 2, but two more will take their place. It is a no win situation really, you buy them your supporting this type of shop, but you save these two babies

This is heartbreaking and even more so to think of all the animals out there in these situations!!

JCarlson2004 · 01-23-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

what a sad face on that lab... poor baby

Tell me about it!! Doesn't she look depressed? It just kills me to look at her!

JCarlson2004 · 01-23-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvtheCooper

I'm not gonna tell you not to buy them...you should follow your own heart there, but I do think if you were to buy them, they will have them replaced immediately with 2 more. You might save those 2, but two more will take their place. It is a no win situation really, you buy them your supporting this type of shop, but you save these two babies

This is heartbreaking and even more so to think of all the animals out there in these situations!!

This is my problem. I HATE puppy mills and I never want to support them in any way. It's easy for me to say never buy from a puppy mill when I personally haven't seen or held the dogs. But I saw these 2 dogs in person. Both hubby and I held them and hugged them. We tried to give them some comfort because I know they must be terrified where they are (especially having left their mamas so soon ... they're only BABIES for gods sake).

browniesmom622 · 01-23-2007, 02:18 PM

i dont dont what to tell u but that is one of the worst petstores in new york
my neighbor got her yorkie from there a few years ago the dog is really lucky to be alive it was so sick every dog they have is sick i really wouldnt have even gone in there or touched the dogs
they should be closed
i know the petstore on staten island maxie biggs drug there dogs to make them sleep (cant say how i know) so people wont see bouncy coughing puppies they see calm puppies makes people wanna buy them
any time of the day i go in there there sleeping its sad
again i dont know what to tell u
u cant save them all i know its hard where will u keep them there prob very contagious i wouldnt want them near my dogs esp cali being so small

JCarlson2004 · 01-23-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by browniesmom622

i dont dont what to tell u but that is one of the worst petstores in new york
my neighbor got her yorkie from there a few years ago the dog is really lucky to be alive it was so sick every dog they have is sick i really wouldnt have even gone in there or touched the dogs
they should be closed
i know the petstore on staten island maxie biggs drug there dogs to make them sleep (cant say how i know) so people wont see bouncy coughing puppies they see calm puppies makes people wanna buy them
any time of the day i go in there there sleeping its sad
again i dont know what to tell u
u cant save them all i know its hard where will u keep them there prob very contagious i wouldnt want them near my dogs esp cali being so small

I know what you mean. They are probably THE worst pet store in NY!! Puppy City is awful too!

WHAT?? They give the dogs something to make them SLEEP? Are they insane?!?!

I have never heard of that before but I wouldn't doubt it for a minute!! Dogs, especially PUPPIES, are SUPPOSED to be bouncy and full of energy!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE?

21sunshine · 01-23-2007, 02:21 PM

I would go do some major threatening and b*tching, but i would also buy the puppies. I can't leave anything in trouble just to prove a point. Go save those babies!

BubblPopElectrc · 01-23-2007, 02:22 PM

Aw, the poor chi looks so terrified.

Poor thing.

Normally, I would say don't do it!!

But, if you have the means to do, I would do it.. since you are already somewhat emotionally attached.

But then again.. maybe it might not be a good idea since they could possibly make your three sick?

01-23-2007, 02:00 PM	#1
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Need Serious Advice I wasn't going to post this but I gave it some thought and decided to post it anyway. On Saturday, hubby and I were doing some window shopping and we came by A World of Pets. I usually never go into pet stores but for some reason I wanted to peek inside (ha but you know what they say, curiosity killed the cat). There was an adorable little chocolate Lab in a crate and some kids were rattling the crate and annoying the little Lab (she was obviously trying to sleep). So just to give her a few moments of peace (and I also hoped those kids would leave), I asked to see her. Someone who worked there directed us to a small enclosed booth type of area and then brought her in. He said, "Oh she just woke up; so she's really groggy" and I thought that was weird because when my babies wake up, they're super playful and excited to see me!! She just laid on the floor and didn't budge. We petted her and tried to entice her to stand up. After a few minutes, that same guy brought in an adorable little Chihuahua boy and said, I thought you'd like to see this little guy too" -- he was only 9 weeks old. The Chi just laid lifeless in my arms. He didn't budge the entire time I held him. His eyes were sad and lifeless and my heart broke just looking at him. I just kept whispering to him and rubbing him and then finally he licked my hand. I felt so sick to my stomach because I knew I was probably one of the few people ever to show him any love in the first few weeks of his life. Anyway, back to the Lab. Jim finally picked up the Lab and held her and then we saw the problem ... she had globs of GOOP in her eyes!! She could barely see!! I grabbed a Kleenex from my purse and wiped as much of that goop out of her eyes and I could AND I called that guy over and told him. His first reaction was, "Oh the vet was here on Monday and he said she's fine" but Jim by that point was pissed and lifted her up eye level to this guy and said, "Well obviously she isn't fine. LOOK at her eyes!! She can't possibly see anything. Her eyes are RED and covered in mucus. She clearly has an infection!!" I don't know if Jim's yelling scared the guy or not but he immediately changed his tune and said oh yes, now I see what you mean. We're going to get this girl over to the vet right now. So he took her back and brought her downstairs (he didn't put her back in the crate) and god only knows what they have downstairs. Probably a damn house of horrors!! Then the guy had to nerve to come back and ask if I wanted the Chi!! I said to him, "This dog hasn't moved a muscle since you put him in my arms." I handed him back the dog and said, "By the way, why does he SMELL OF URINE?" The guy said, "You get 1 free grooming appointment when you buy a dog from" us and I said ok so I guess that excuses you from keeping the dogs clean while they're in your care? There's no excuse!! Dogs should not live in there own urine, it's appalling and disgusting!! After that, Jim and I left. When I got back in our car, I just started balling my eyes out! I didn't want to leave those 2 dogs. Jim and I sat in the car for over 40 minutes and debated whether or not to go back there and buy both of them. I couldn't possible keep them but we wanted to buy them and then adopt them out to a family or friend or even someone from YT. Actually, my dad would have probably adopted the Lab. He's always been a big dog person and I think he'd love some company after he lost my mom. He's always lonely and a dog would be perfect for him and give him something positive to focus on. But I just can't support a puppy mill -- so we left. But now I feel like crap. I want to go back and buy them because not only have I SEEN them, but I've HELD them and petted them. So here's my situation ? should I just go buy them and save them (my dad could take the Lab -- I can't keep the little boy BUT he's freakin adorable -- his coloring is amazing and it makes him look like a baby Husky) or should I just mind my own business and stop obsessing over this? I just don't know what to do!! I should NEVER have went in there in the first place because now I'm haunted by their sad little eyes. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

01-23-2007, 02:08 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	If it were me and I could do it i would buy them both and consider them rescues. I know you shouldnt buy from Pet stores or your supporting them but I have a big heart for animals and that is what I would do __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-23-2007, 02:08 PM	#3
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	A World of Pets actually has pictures of their available dogs. Here are the 2 little angels: Chi - Boy http://www.aworldofpets.com/images/j..._dogslarge.jpg Lab - Girl http://www.aworldofpets.com/images/j..._dogslarge.jpg __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

01-23-2007, 02:11 PM	#4
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I'm not even a big dog person but this Lab just tugged at my heart. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

01-23-2007, 02:11 PM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	there is a reason for EVERYTHING.. you felt you had to go in there and that is why... go save those babies. the look in their eye when you love them will be thanks enough... worry later about where they will live.. go go go __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-23-2007, 02:12 PM	#6
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	what a sad face on that lab... poor baby __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-23-2007, 02:14 PM	#8
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I know it is heartbreaking,isn't it. I say go rescue them.YOU WON'T BE SORRY.My Rosie is from a pet store and I just coudn't leave her there that day. She was so scared. They both look sacred poopless

01-23-2007, 02:14 PM	#9
LuvtheCooper & LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas Posts: 1,625	I'm not gonna tell you not to buy them...you should follow your own heart there, but I do think if you were to buy them, they will have them replaced immediately with 2 more. You might save those 2, but two more will take their place. It is a no win situation really, you buy them your supporting this type of shop, but you save these two babies This is heartbreaking and even more so to think of all the animals out there in these situations!! __________________ Delaina Cooper & Carley

01-23-2007, 02:18 PM	#12
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	i dont dont what to tell u but that is one of the worst petstores in new york my neighbor got her yorkie from there a few years ago the dog is really lucky to be alive it was so sick every dog they have is sick i really wouldnt have even gone in there or touched the dogs they should be closed i know the petstore on staten island maxie biggs drug there dogs to make them sleep (cant say how i know) so people wont see bouncy coughing puppies they see calm puppies makes people wanna buy them any time of the day i go in there there sleeping its sad again i dont know what to tell u u cant save them all i know its hard where will u keep them there prob very contagious i wouldnt want them near my dogs esp cali being so small __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

01-23-2007, 02:21 PM	#14
21sunshine Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: panama city Posts: 63	I would go do some major threatening and b*tching, but i would also buy the puppies. I can't leave anything in trouble just to prove a point. Go save those babies!

01-23-2007, 02:22 PM	#15
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	Aw, the poor chi looks so terrified. Poor thing. Normally, I would say don't do it!! But, if you have the means to do, I would do it.. since you are already somewhat emotionally attached. But then again.. maybe it might not be a good idea since they could possibly make your three sick? __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral