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moms3
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update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
So I called up the pet store that I saw that puppy in, to ask some more questions to find out if he is from a mill....They told me the dog was being sold at that moment! I'm so sad, so now I'm just trying to convince myself he was def. from a mill. I do appreciate all the help some of you have given me, you prob. saved me alot of money in vet bills, its just heartbreaking, I really did love that pup. Something really needs to be done though to inform everyone about the mills! Thanks again, I'm sure I'll be on again soon looking for advice on finding a rep breeder! haha
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
Only because you are asking, not to appease you, but if he was from a pet store, particularly the Pet Company, he was a mill dog. They probably had CKC "papers" which is a kennel club created for the sole purpose of making mills and byb's look legitimate and responsible.
I got my chihuahua almost 2 years ago from a rescue. He is the cutest most amazing little 4 lb monster ever. Please try to do a search on Petfinder.com, or call around to the local rescue/shelters/org. Many of them have animals that they cannot place on their website b/c they do not have the manpower to maintain the websites on a daily basis.
This little mix girl is in Northport...
click me
Here is the AKC breeder referral page:
CCA website They can help you with rescues and with reputable breeders.
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport
Cold Nose Warm Heart rescue
more chis
Message edited 1/18/2008 6:26:18 PM.
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MsMBV
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
Also, you can always check out:
PuppyMillRescue.org
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moms3
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
Thank you for the sites, I will check them out. I'm also checking for some breeders....
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MsMBV
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
Posted by moms3
Thank you for the sites, I will check them out. I'm also checking for some breeders....
I would refer to the first link... that is the AKC's breeder referral. I unfortunately do not have any first hand experience with Chihuahua breeders, so I do not have a name available. If you find one though, and want an opinion, feel free to FM any information to me.
Also, if you like, I have a list of questions that you can ask any breeder to gauge how reputable they are. I can also FM this info as well, if you like.
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june262004
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
Good luck in your search!
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watersdeb04
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
Good luck to you. DH worked at the Pet Company in Roosevelt Field and the dogs were not healthy. People were returning them constantly and the dogs had things like kennel cough.
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LifeIsGreat
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
There are many chihuahua's for adoption at Animal Care and Control of NYC...2336 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn..bordlerine Queens or 110th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues in Manhattan.
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HeatherRose
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
check petfinder.com theres alot of them on there for adoption who really NEED a home
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Shanti
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Re: update to Pet store in Sunrise Mall
Posted by MsMBV
Only because you are asking, not to appease you, but if he was from a pet store, particularly the Pet Company, he was a mill dog. They probably had CKC "papers" which is a kennel club created for the sole purpose of making mills and byb's look legitimate and responsible.
I got my chihuahua almost 2 years ago from a rescue. He is the cutest most amazing little 4 lb monster ever. Please try to do a search on Petfinder.com, or call around to the local rescue/shelters/org. Many of them have animals that they cannot place on their website b/c they do not have the manpower to maintain the websites on a daily basis.
This little mix girl is in Northport...
click me
Here is the AKC breeder referral page:
CCA website They can help you with rescues and with reputable breeders.
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport
Cold Nose Warm Heart rescue
more chis
Def check out and use the AKC breeder referral system. Some other info to know:
A good breeder tells you every remotely possible problem in the breed, from droopy eyelids to deafness to epilepsy.
You may want to ask the following:
-- What steps have you taken to decrease defects in your dogs? You want to hear words like "screened" and "tested" and "certified."
In breeds with the potential for hip dysplasia - that's almost every large breed -- look for PennHIP or Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certification. These are expert, unbiased evaluators who know exactly what to look for. Insist on documentation on both parents. And their parents, too.
-- Do you have the parents on site? May I see them? This is a bit of a trick question. You should always be able to see the mother -- unless she died giving birth -- but reputable breeders often don't have the father on hand. That's because the best match for any particular dog may be owned by another breeder, and the female was sent away for breeding.
As for the mother, she may be a little anxious with strangers around her puppies, but on her own you want to see a well-socialized, calm and well-mannered dog. So, too, should be the rest of the breeder's dogs. If you don't like the temperaments of a breeder's grown dogs, what makes you think you'll get a good temperament in one of the puppies?
-- What are the good and bad points of the parents, and what titles do they have? You may be looking for a pet-quality purebred, but you still want to buy from someone who knows what top-quality examples of the breed are -- and uses such animals in a breeding program. You want to see show and working titles all over that pedigree.
It doesn't matter if you go home and throw that fine pedigree in a drawer. Recent titles on both sides of a pedigree are the sign of a breeder who's making a good-faith effort to produce healthy dogs who conform to the breed standard.
-- Where were these puppies raised? How have you socialized them? "In the house" is the best answer to the first question. You want a puppy who knows what the dishwasher sounds like, whom you don't have to peel off the ceiling when a pan drops, who has set a paw on linoleum, carpet and tile.
Environmental socialization is important, but so, too, is the intentional kind. The best breeders make sure puppies have been handled by adults of both genders and by children.
-- What guarantees do you provide? You want to see a contract explaining the breeder's responsibilities should the puppy develop a congenital ailment. In most cases, such contracts state either replacement with a new puppy or refunding of your purchase price.
The contract also states your responsibilities, such as neutering your pet. You may also be required to return the dog to the breeder if you can no longer keep him. Such language is the sign of a concerned and responsible breeder.
Read and discuss the paperwork with the breeder. The best breeders offer contracts that protect not only the buyer and seller, but also the most vulnerable part of the transaction: the puppy.
Good luck!
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