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Genuinely don't know who is being unreasonable here. (Puppy related).

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PinkPjamas · 28/12/2015 23:18

I'll try to keep this short.

A friend of a friend (FoF) is a backstreet breeder-being an animal lover I 100% disapprove.

One pup of the last litter was rejected by Mum.

I was advised about this in the middle of the night, pup was one week old, I went to emergency vet and purchased pup formula and rushed over with it.

Three days later, I was called by FoF, pup won't take formula, again, me being an animal lover-morals told me to go and help. I went to supermarket, purchased greek yogurt, syrup, a syringe, goats milk, stuff I knew is okay for pup to have, drove the 45 mins there to help, got pup to feed, came back.

BSB then tried to raise pup herself but couldn't cope with litter of pups, two other dogs, Mum etc. Pup fell and hurt herself few times and also had narrow misses with Mum who was still out to kill her. I took pup on myself. I live with a friend who I checked with if this was okay and if he was willing to be part of it as obviously he would be, living with us both. He doesn't work-I do so I had to ensure he could and was willing, to take care of her when I wasn't about.

He's also daft for animals, like me and agreed and has done the care when I've not been here.

Since then I've taken pup to vet twice, taken care of her, done night feeds, bought food and more formula you get the picture.
I realise, I didn't have to do any of this and it has all been my choice.

Now, my friend and I have a dog each, so we live together with our two dogs. Luckily both okay with pup.

Friend's said he doesn't want pup to go back to BSB, doesn't want her to end up in a potentially dodgy home, thus will happily keep her himself. However, BSB wants paying for pup.

BSB has now sold all other pups, and has said she'll give my friend a discount, meaning instead of paying £4-£600 , he can have pup for £200.

People aware of the situation have all said, pup would be dead without mine and his intervention, therefore BSB shouldn't charge him at all.

I honestly do not know. Some people have said haggle, others have said point blank pup should be given to him, as the situation means pup would have died if not for our intervention.

What do you think?

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tearsofrobertsmith · 14/01/2016 22:24

May I have a PM please if you get a chance. What stars you and your pal are for working so hard with this wee pup.

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knobblyknee · 14/01/2016 22:26

Sorry but the breeder couldn't even be bothered to have formula and teats on hand, or offer you a £20, so why is any of this acceptable? You are helping her.

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LemonySmithit · 14/01/2016 23:57

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SoSoDown · 15/01/2016 00:16

May I ask for a PM, too please? How is the pup doing?

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Darthsmum · 15/01/2016 00:16

Yet another lurker, please may I have a PM, if it's not too much hassle?
Thanks...

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Wombat87 · 15/01/2016 00:50

Hi pink

Sorry it's not good news. If you can find the time to PM one more much appreciated. Thanks

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LucyBabs · 15/01/2016 00:59

Can I have a pm, thanks so much Pink

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Alisvolatpropiis · 15/01/2016 00:59

Could I have a pm too please? I lurked originally

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Evabeaversprotege · 15/01/2016 05:22

Oh, have been reading this thread (insomnia)
Would someone update me please?

Op you saved the pup's life.

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Zorion · 15/01/2016 06:04

please could somebody send me the update too? Thanks Flowers

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Imnotaslimjim · 15/01/2016 07:24

Can I have an update please?

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Roseformeplease · 15/01/2016 14:16

Please could someone update me. Worried about the puppy.

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GraysAnalogy · 15/01/2016 14:18

Can someone PM me too please?

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PinkPjamas · 15/01/2016 16:02

Okay I know I didn't get to pm everyone-overwhelmed with everyone who cared enough to want an update to be honest! Thank you all :) and I think others have forwarded their pms to people who've not got one, sorry I've not managed to update everyone BUT, another development today. In short, we won!!!! Grin :) Thanks so much for all the support.

I have put a couple of photos on my profile, if anybody wants to see what this little brave reject looked like :) I've never uploaded pics before, so please let me know if it's worked!

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BombadierFritz · 15/01/2016 16:05

I didnt ask for a pm but 'we won' sounds like good news so 'congrats' :)

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dillite · 15/01/2016 16:26

Pink congratulations! Your profile isn't public so I can't the photos!

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enterthedragon · 15/01/2016 16:48

Just started reading this and was going to reply along the lines of charging BSB for everything you spent on the pup including your time, petrol etc, but obviously I am pleased to see you have had a good result.

(Would be interested to know just what BSB was hoping to do though)

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musicposy · 15/01/2016 16:54

Your pic is only very tiny on my page but I can just about see your gorgeous doggie!
Would love to hear the backstory either on here or by PM as I was following it and well done on your news! Glad you won, breeder was taking the piss :)

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YouMakeMyDreams · 15/01/2016 17:06

I never got a pm in the end but it sounds like it was good news in the end. Delighted for you and the puppy.

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ExitPursuedByABear · 15/01/2016 17:12

Well as long as the puppy is ok.............

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Stratter5 · 15/01/2016 18:22

That's fantastic news :)

Don't forget to report her to HMRC.

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Crochetfanatic · 15/01/2016 18:27

Another lurker!
Could someone pm me an update please? Hope all is ok, op. It's a lovely thing you did Flowers

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Wombat87 · 15/01/2016 20:02

Congrats OP!! Thanks

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JoffreyBaratheon · 15/01/2016 20:06

Well done, you! So happy for you - and pup who will now have a great life.
Flowers

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Iliketoparrty · 15/01/2016 20:23

Hi could someone update me please?

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