Rosemount, MN. Melissa A. Scavo

[Mel24]

Hello everyone!
I just wanted to put a post up on here, since it seems that this is the place where people will treat Foofoo like the little princess she is, and treat her as well as I would/have been. My fiance bought her for me on my 30th, Feb. 24th. :hearter: Obviously, I am not a "breeder" or anything, but I hope this is a good site to find someone who loves the maltese breed as much as I do.

My daughter has allergies and asthma, and some dogs don't bother her allergies... but for some reason Foofoo does. When my daughter has an allergy issue, it triggers an asthma attack. It's very scary. I just can't risk it. We've tried to keep Foofoo around for as long as possible, to see if my daughter would get used to her(Since my daughter is MADLY in love with the dog... and can't stay away from her, if I PAID her to!), but it's not happening, and my daughter is getting worse. We will be heartbroken. Foofoo is such a smart dog! I am hoping and praying that someone will buy her from us, and give her a great home. (And maybe even send a pic once in a while, or an email.)

Sorry for the long note!
Here is the info:
1. My name is Melissa.
2. I live in Rosemount, MN.
3. Phone #: 612-481-6058
4. Email address: melisas24@gmail.com
5. I have one female maltese for sale, named: Foofoo. :D
6. Her birth date is: November 15, 2008
7. She is now 7 months old.
8. not sure of how much her parents weigh. I think around 8 lbs.
9. She's around 5 lbs- I can get exact weight if needed.
10. We have papers. She's a purebred.
11. We bought her for $950, and would like to come close to that price. She was actually advertised for $1200, but we got one for my fiance's parents, also. So the gal gave us a deal. Foofoo is TOTALLY housebroken, follows LOTS of commands, and is very well behaved. We have REALLY put in a lot of work to make her a GREAT pet! ;)
12. She's not a "puppy", but all of the hard stuff is already done! (potty-training, all shots... etc.)
13. We would ship her, but would rather not-since I think that may be traumatic for her, and it hurts my stomach to think about it. :( We will drive to meet, if it's a state close by. Otherwise, we can figure something out, I'm sure.
14. Again, it's very sad for me. I will miss her dearly, but my daughter is getting worse with her asthma, and we just can't keep her anymore. :(

[RDB911]

Hope your lil one finds a great home :) Maybe your fiance’s parents could take her?? Since they already have one...good luck

[bek74]

I hope you find her a new forever home.. You didn't mention if she was spayed or not, I think that is something potential buyers may want to know as that is an added expense if she isn't already done. You also didn't mention where you purchased Foofoo from, example, reputable breeder, hobby breeder, backyard breeder or even petshop, again that is important information potential buyers are going to want to know.

[Sassy's Mommy]

Maltese have hair and not fur so they don't have dander. I don't think your daughter is allergic to your maltese.

I am sorry but something about your ad doesn't sit right with me. If you are truly concerned about FooFoo getting a good home, the money would not be an issue. In fact, you would give her to a good home to know that she was happy and well taken care of.

I am sorry if this offends you but this is JMHO.

[speedyfergimom]

I agree..i was allergic to dogs since i'm a kid but when my first Maltese walked into my life it was like magic..No allergies. In my opionion, someone taking care of your dog for the rest of it's life is payment enough

[bek74]

People can STILL be allergic to Maltese...... I found the following information.


It's not surprising that myths and misconceptions about Maltese and allergies exist. Some are factual to a degree, but others are totally incorrect and often influence our attitudes or knowledge about dealing with sensitivities to pets. Here is what I believe to be true with regards to allergies and Maltese.

MALTESE ARE NOT NON-ALLERGIC
Any animal with fur or feathers can trigger an allergic reaction. These include cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, mice, horses, cattle, monkeys, goats, pigs, chickens, and birds. Of these, research indicates that cats are by far the worst offenders, followed by dogs and horses.

While some animals seem to be more tolerable than others, there are no dogs, cats or other furry animals that do not cause allergic responses. It makes no difference whether an animal has short hair, long hair or how much it sheds.

Cats cause more severe allergic reactions than other pets
The major cat allergen is an extremely potent one called Fel d1. Secretions from the sebaceous glands of the skin are the primary source of Fel d1, but it is also deposited on the fur through the saliva when cats clean themselves through the licking or self-cleaning process. Eventually the Fel d1 flakes off and becomes airborne to trigger the symptoms that characterize allergies to cats. Male cats generally produce more allergens than females do.

DANDER
The problem is not with the pet's hair. It is the dander, or microscopic scales of dead skin (similar to, but much smaller than the dandruff on the human scalp) which pets are constantly shedding that is the cause. They are so tiny that you seldom, if ever, know that they are circulating in the air or laying on the furniture and carpets.

URINE
Recent studies indicate that urine (protein), from cats and dogs as well as from ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, and mice, contain allergens which can also trigger allergic reactions.

Short-haired or long-haired dogs - Doesn't matter
All dogs – short-haired, long-haired, wire-haired, curly-haired, even hairless—are potentially allergic. Allergic reactions to dogs are not caused by the hair or fur but by dander (the tiny scales of dead skin) and by sebaceous and salivary gland secretions. Short-haired dogs can cast off as many allergens into the environment as long-haired ones do.

Maltese are not hypoallergenic
Just because a Maltese "doesn't shed", so to speak, it makes no difference. It is surprising how many Maltese owners have bought these breeds because they were told they did not cause allergies. Not true!

While it has recently been established that some dogs cast off more allergens than others, there are no non-allergenic dogs. The reason Maltese dogs are thought to be "safe" is probably because they are shampooed and groomed regularly and therefore cast off less dander in the home.

Some people may have more problems living with a dog that shed hair profusely because of the excessive amount of loose hair contaminated by dried saliva and dander clinging to it shed from the pet onto the rugs, furniture and the dogs bedding and favorite lounging places. Frequent vacuumings are usually necessary, along with the use of a moist sponge, to pick it up.

A Maltese puppy will cause fewer allergy problems than an adult
A Maltese puppy has no old skin to shed and consequently has no dander. It usually takes a few months before puppies produce these allergens. This may explain why people who buy young pets become allergic to them when the they reach maturity.

People cannot be allergic to some breeds of dogs and not to others
The possibility of dog breed-specific allergens was first investigated many years ago, reports Dr. David Knysak of the Department of Medicine's Allergy Division of the University of Michigan Medical Center. Subsequent studies have determined both qualitative and quantitative variations in the antigen content extracts derived from different dog breeds, however, he adds, no breed-specific allergens have been found.

It is true, though, that an individual may occasionally become sensitized to or build up resistance to a single breed over a period of time. Another reason why people may think they are allergic to certain breeds of dogs is that some dogs shed many more allergens than others, a process which may produce a higher level of exposure and consequently more allergic symptoms.

Restricting your Maltese to one or two rooms of the house does not help
The longer your Maltese lives in a home, the more its allergens will have permeated the entire house to cause symptoms. Isolating your Maltese to one or two rooms in the home does not contain their allergens. Air currents from forced-air heating, air conditioning and fans spread the allergens through the house.

Such particles tend to remain airborne for hours, even in homes with minimal disturbance. Once they do settle, vacuuming or walking on the carpet, sitting on the furniture, fluffing up cushions pillows and the pet’s bedding, raising or lowering the blinds, and opening or closing the drapes or curtains causes tremendous amounts to be set loose in the air once again.

People cannot tell if they will be allergic the first time they encounter a pet
No one is allergic to a substance the first time he or she comes in contact with it. Sensitization, or the process that leads to development of symptoms, requires repeated exposures over a period of time, anywhere from days to months and possibly years. Sometimes, though, only a few minutes of a pet's presence is necessary. People who come in contact with a cat, for instance, or who enter a room where a cat has been, may react to it within seconds. Other times a pet can be kept for many years and then suddenly its owner will become severely sensitive to it.

Being allergic does not mean that you can't have a Maltese or that you must give up one you already have.....
If you are allergic to six things, get rid of three of them and you may drop below your allergic threshold, and become symptom-free. Find out from a physician what your particular allergen is, and if it turns out to be pet- related, try to reduce the allergens in the environment. Using air cleaners or filters could be a start. Your physician may also be able to prescribe medications to lessen the symptoms associated with allergies. If you are allergic to fur, a breed of dog that doesn't shed such as a Maltese might be the answer.

Dander is a common culprit in allergies to dogs. A dog can be bathed up to twice weekly to try to alleviate the excessive dander production. Be sure though to use a medicated pet shampoo prescribed by a veterinarian and not an inexpensive alternative which can dry out your pet's skin and worsen the problem for the both of you. A non-allergic member of the family should brush the dog often, preferably outside.

[Sassy's Mommy]

NO dog is hypoallergenic. If a pet has skin, that skin will shed....just like people.

There was just something about that ladies post that was not sincere. The fact that she wanted most of her money back was a big red flag for me. Did you notice she hasn't responded back?

[zeek's mom]

Hello everyone!
I just wanted to put a post up on here, since it seems that this is the place where people will treat Foofoo like the little princess she is, and treat her as well as I would/have been. My fiance bought her for me on my 30th, Feb. 24th. :hearter: Obviously, I am not a "breeder" or anything, but I hope this is a good site to find someone who loves the maltese breed as much as I do.

My daughter has allergies and asthma, and some dogs don't bother her allergies... but for some reason Foofoo does. When my daughter has an allergy issue, it triggers an asthma attack. It's very scary. I just can't risk it. We've tried to keep Foofoo around for as long as possible, to see if my daughter would get used to her(Since my daughter is MADLY in love with the dog... and can't stay away from her, if I PAID her to!), but it's not happening, and my daughter is getting worse. We will be heartbroken. Foofoo is such a smart dog! I am hoping and praying that someone will buy her from us, and give her a great home. (And maybe even send a pic once in a while, or an email.)

Sorry for the long note!
Here is the info:
1. My name is Melissa.
2. I live in Rosemount, MN.
3. Phone #: 612-481-6058
4. Email address: melisas24@gmail.com
5. I have one female maltese for sale, named: Foofoo. :D
6. Her birth date is: November 15, 2008
7. She is now 7 months old.
8. not sure of how much her parents weigh. I think around 8 lbs.
9. She's around 5 lbs- I can get exact weight if needed.
10. We have papers. She's a purebred.
11. We bought her for $950, and would like to come close to that price. She was actually advertised for $1200, but we got one for my fiance's parents, also. So the gal gave us a deal. Foofoo is TOTALLY housebroken, follows LOTS of commands, and is very well behaved. We have REALLY put in a lot of work to make her a GREAT pet! ;)
12. She's not a "puppy", but all of the hard stuff is already done! (potty-training, all shots... etc.)
13. We would ship her, but would rather not-since I think that may be traumatic for her, and it hurts my stomach to think about it. :( We will drive to meet, if it's a state close by. Otherwise, we can figure something out, I'm sure.
14. Again, it's very sad for me. I will miss her dearly, but my daughter is getting worse with her asthma, and we just can't keep her anymore. :(

I just want to add that you may need to check your contract. All responsible/reputable breeders REQUIRE that if the new owner is not able to take care of the dog for any reason, that the dog is to be returned to them. If your breeder is responsible and may have for some reason over looked this clause somehow, he/she may still want the dog back. So please go to them first.

[bek74]

NO dog is hypoallergenic. If a pet has skin, that skin will shed....just like people.

There was just something about that ladies post that was not sincere. The fact that she wanted most of her money back was a big red flag for me. Did you notice she hasn't responded back?

I did babe, thats why I asked my two original questions.
I have at one stage had to rehome a dog and I did and I NEVER charged one cent, my only concern was that my baby found a very good loving home and he did (that was Ernie). It was never ever about getting my money back.

[Mel24]

Hi! Unfortunately, his parents are FINALLY getting used to the one he gave them! :-(
I wish!
Thanks for the note.
:-)

[Mel24]

I hope you find her a new forever home.. You didn't mention if she was spayed or not, I think that is something potential buyers may want to know as that is an added expense if she isn't already done. You also didn't mention where you purchased Foofoo from, example, reputable breeder, hobby breeder, backyard breeder or even petshop, again that is important information potential buyers are going to want to know.

Thanks! Well... my fiance purchased her from a breeder in MN. We have not gotten her spayed yet, either... due to our financial situation. :(
BUT... we HAVE scraped up enough money to get all of her shots, and check-ups.
-Thanks again!
:)

[Mel24]

Maltese have hair and not fur so they don't have dander. I don't think your daughter is allergic to your maltese.

I am sorry but something about your ad doesn't sit right with me. If you are truly concerned about FooFoo getting a good home, the money would not be an issue. In fact, you would give her to a good home to know that she was happy and well taken care of.

I am sorry if this offends you but this is JMHO.

Dear "Sassy's Mommy",
Thanks for your "medical insight" on how my daughter ISN'T allergic to my dog. If you are a Doctor, please forgive me; because I think that you are misdiagnosing her- over your computer... but I think you are sadly mistaken; and should come over and see my daughter having to use her nebulizer/inhaler EVERY single day since the dog has been in our house. Oh, also the rashes/welts/bumps on her arms and legs.
Your insight would not have "offended" me, if it was accurate; however, you have NO idea what MY life has been like lately. Obviously you also don't know that my daughter has been hospitalized for her asthma in the past, and is allergic to nuts... so on.
Also, I AM totally attached to this dog. It's not very nice for you to rub salt in my wound by making it seem like I DON'T care about her, and just want money... or whatever you are trying to imply. Yes... I WOULD like to sell her for what my fiance bought her for. ESPECIALLY since we have put SO much love, energy and time into training her, and helping her to be an AWESOME pet! It kills me to hear that you are implying anything other than the fact that I REALLY will miss this dog... but do you think I should keep the dog, and risk another hospitalization(or worse!) for my daughter? That's not fair to any of us!

I am sorry if my reply offended you. I REALLY poured my heart out writing the ad... and people think I am a bad person! ? ! ? I don't understand. I posted the ad on here, because it was: 1. FREE! 2. I thought there would be a lot of nice/Maltese-loving people reading it.
That's the only reason. I never would have expected to get ANY negative feedback! Wow! This REALLY ruined my Sunday night.

[Mel24]

I just want to add that you may need to check your contract. All responsible/reputable breeders REQUIRE that if the new owner is not able to take care of the dog for any reason, that the dog is to be returned to them. If your breeder is responsible and may have for some reason over looked this clause somehow, he/she may still want the dog back. So please go to them first.

*Dear, Zeek's Mom,*
Hello!
Well... if my fiance wouldn't have bought both dogs on a WHIM... because he "just so happened" to have enough money, and it "just so happened" to be my birthday... he wouldn't have been so foolish... I PRAY!
Supposedly, he called a breeder that he found online... and she met him THAT day in a parking lot. He paid cash, and she gave him two, stinky dogs... no kennel to carry them in, no treats, no instructions... just two dogs. No receipt, no contract... just the dogs.
:confused:
To top it all off... soon after we got Foofoo, she was scratching her ear and whining. We brought her to the vet, and SURPRISE!:mad: She had an ear infection... AND an infection in her intestines. (Like tummy worms and icky-stuff in her feces! Poor baby! :() So... we called the breeder and asked her to refund our money, and take the dog back... OR refund the money for our vet visit/meds for Foofoo. She said that she would NOT take her back, and she would MAYBE refund the $300.00 vet bill. We called her AGAIN to try to send her the bill... and she hasn't gotten back to us. We definitely tried. :( Trust me, we have been through A LOT with this dog! She is very healthy now, thank God, but it has been QUITE an ordeal!
I wish my fiance would have done his homework a little more. Or at least asked for a receipt... something! His excuse is: "I don't know how this stuff works! You wanted a dog, I had the money miraculously, so I bought the dogs!" He didn't even get to LOOK at the dogs beforehand! She just dropped them off, sight unseen! Yikes!
Do you have any idea what we can do to deal/reason with the breeder?

[Mel24]

NO dog is hypoallergenic. If a pet has skin, that skin will shed....just like people.

There was just something about that ladies post that was not sincere. The fact that she wanted most of her money back was a big red flag for me. Did you notice she hasn't responded back?


Hello!
Here I am... responding. I am VERY sorry that I haven't been able to respond for a couple of days... this site wasn't very easy to figure out how reply/read messages... see if my post was even posted! I actually replied IN MY email account, to one person's post, and received an email the next day from the admin person on the site... telling me I needed to come back to the forum to reply. I wasn't ABLE to see ANYTHING of mine until today, for some reason, on this site. Wow! I CAN'T BELIEVE how people are responding to my ad! This is REALLY sad! What did I do wrong?
Do you REALLY have a problem with me wanting the amount we paid for the dog, after all of the work/time/effort/love we put into this dog?
Doesn't THIS site promote that most Maltese's sell for $1,000-$1,500... and people are giving me grief for asking for $950... because that's what WE PAID? ! ?! What is the problem? WOW! I REALLY don't understand!
Oh, and I "wasn't sincere" enough for you? Aren't BREEDERS allowed to sell a dog or two on here? WOW, I'm sorry for writing from my heart, and saying TOO much in my ad. I really can't believe this! Do you people NEED to read it? Are you looking for a free dog or something? What prompted you to read my ad? Just curious. I am SO confused!

[Mel24]

I did babe, thats why I asked my two original questions.
I have at one stage had to rehome a dog and I did and I NEVER charged one cent, my only concern was that my baby found a very good loving home and he did (that was Ernie). It was never ever about getting my money back.

Congratulations on being so financially secure! Way to go! Unfortunately... WE are NOT. Thanks for rubbing it in how much better you are! It makes me feel a lot better about losing my dog, and my fiance! :wink5: If you must know... my fiance also bought the dog to "repair" our failing relationship. He thought it would help! Boy, was he wrong!
We also had NO idea how allergic my daughter would be!
I hope you feel EVEN better about yourself, after bragging about how great you are for "rehoming"-(IF that's even a word!), your "baby" for free... knowing how crappy you made me feel!
Thanks!

[Mel24]

People can STILL be allergic to Maltese...... I found the following information.


It's not surprising that myths and misconceptions about Maltese and allergies exist. Some are factual to a degree, but others are totally incorrect and often influence our attitudes or knowledge about dealing with sensitivities to pets. Here is what I believe to be true with regards to allergies and Maltese.

MALTESE ARE NOT NON-ALLERGIC
Any animal with fur or feathers can trigger an allergic reaction. These include cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, mice, horses, cattle, monkeys, goats, pigs, chickens, and birds. Of these, research indicates that cats are by far the worst offenders, followed by dogs and horses.

While some animals seem to be more tolerable than others, there are no dogs, cats or other furry animals that do not cause allergic responses. It makes no difference whether an animal has short hair, long hair or how much it sheds.

Cats cause more severe allergic reactions than other pets
The major cat allergen is an extremely potent one called Fel d1. Secretions from the sebaceous glands of the skin are the primary source of Fel d1, but it is also deposited on the fur through the saliva when cats clean themselves through the licking or self-cleaning process. Eventually the Fel d1 flakes off and becomes airborne to trigger the symptoms that characterize allergies to cats. Male cats generally produce more allergens than females do.

DANDER
The problem is not with the pet's hair. It is the dander, or microscopic scales of dead skin (similar to, but much smaller than the dandruff on the human scalp) which pets are constantly shedding that is the cause. They are so tiny that you seldom, if ever, know that they are circulating in the air or laying on the furniture and carpets.

URINE
Recent studies indicate that urine (protein), from cats and dogs as well as from ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, and mice, contain allergens which can also trigger allergic reactions.

Short-haired or long-haired dogs - Doesn't matter
All dogs – short-haired, long-haired, wire-haired, curly-haired, even hairless—are potentially allergic. Allergic reactions to dogs are not caused by the hair or fur but by dander (the tiny scales of dead skin) and by sebaceous and salivary gland secretions. Short-haired dogs can cast off as many allergens into the environment as long-haired ones do.

Maltese are not hypoallergenic
Just because a Maltese "doesn't shed", so to speak, it makes no difference. It is surprising how many Maltese owners have bought these breeds because they were told they did not cause allergies. Not true!

While it has recently been established that some dogs cast off more allergens than others, there are no non-allergenic dogs. The reason Maltese dogs are thought to be "safe" is probably because they are shampooed and groomed regularly and therefore cast off less dander in the home.

Some people may have more problems living with a dog that shed hair profusely because of the excessive amount of loose hair contaminated by dried saliva and dander clinging to it shed from the pet onto the rugs, furniture and the dogs bedding and favorite lounging places. Frequent vacuumings are usually necessary, along with the use of a moist sponge, to pick it up.

A Maltese puppy will cause fewer allergy problems than an adult
A Maltese puppy has no old skin to shed and consequently has no dander. It usually takes a few months before puppies produce these allergens. This may explain why people who buy young pets become allergic to them when the they reach maturity.

People cannot be allergic to some breeds of dogs and not to others
The possibility of dog breed-specific allergens was first investigated many years ago, reports Dr. David Knysak of the Department of Medicine's Allergy Division of the University of Michigan Medical Center. Subsequent studies have determined both qualitative and quantitative variations in the antigen content extracts derived from different dog breeds, however, he adds, no breed-specific allergens have been found.

It is true, though, that an individual may occasionally become sensitized to or build up resistance to a single breed over a period of time. Another reason why people may think they are allergic to certain breeds of dogs is that some dogs shed many more allergens than others, a process which may produce a higher level of exposure and consequently more allergic symptoms.

Restricting your Maltese to one or two rooms of the house does not help
The longer your Maltese lives in a home, the more its allergens will have permeated the entire house to cause symptoms. Isolating your Maltese to one or two rooms in the home does not contain their allergens. Air currents from forced-air heating, air conditioning and fans spread the allergens through the house.

Such particles tend to remain airborne for hours, even in homes with minimal disturbance. Once they do settle, vacuuming or walking on the carpet, sitting on the furniture, fluffing up cushions pillows and the pet’s bedding, raising or lowering the blinds, and opening or closing the drapes or curtains causes tremendous amounts to be set loose in the air once again.

People cannot tell if they will be allergic the first time they encounter a pet
No one is allergic to a substance the first time he or she comes in contact with it. Sensitization, or the process that leads to development of symptoms, requires repeated exposures over a period of time, anywhere from days to months and possibly years. Sometimes, though, only a few minutes of a pet's presence is necessary. People who come in contact with a cat, for instance, or who enter a room where a cat has been, may react to it within seconds. Other times a pet can be kept for many years and then suddenly its owner will become severely sensitive to it.

Being allergic does not mean that you can't have a Maltese or that you must give up one you already have.....
If you are allergic to six things, get rid of three of them and you may drop below your allergic threshold, and become symptom-free. Find out from a physician what your particular allergen is, and if it turns out to be pet- related, try to reduce the allergens in the environment. Using air cleaners or filters could be a start. Your physician may also be able to prescribe medications to lessen the symptoms associated with allergies. If you are allergic to fur, a breed of dog that doesn't shed such as a Maltese might be the answer.

Dander is a common culprit in allergies to dogs. A dog can be bathed up to twice weekly to try to alleviate the excessive dander production. Be sure though to use a medicated pet shampoo prescribed by a veterinarian and not an inexpensive alternative which can dry out your pet's skin and worsen the problem for the both of you. A non-allergic member of the family should brush the dog often, preferably outside.

Thanks for the info: BEK74!
:hearter:

[Mel24]

I agree..i was allergic to dogs since i'm a kid but when my first Maltese walked into my life it was like magic..No allergies. In my opionion, someone taking care of your dog for the rest of it's life is payment enough



Thanks for your comment!
I'm so glad that you aren't allergic the dander/saliva/fur/claws like my daughter is. Congrats!
:)

[zeek's mom]

Do you have any idea what we can do to deal/reason with the breeder?

It really depends on what state you are in. There are pet lemon laws in several states, and if you took her to the vet in a reasonable time, (cant quote because every state is different) you may be able to take her to civil court and get your money refunded as far as the vet bills. ( I so wish people would start doing this and holding these breeders accountable.)

I am sorry if you took my post wrong. I am a breeder and I REQUIRE that all my dogs come back to me if the new family are unable to tend them somehow. Here is a link to my contract so you or anyone may want to see it down the line.

http://www.clabecmaltese.com/OurContract.html

All the best to you when placing your baby. You may want to consider placing her for the price of being spayed and having her spayed before letting her go. The reason I say this is because you surely do not want her to end up in a cage being bred every time she comes in heat. And sadly this happens more times than not. :mad: I know you will not be getting your money back, but you will at least KNOW she is being taken care of. :hearter:

[bek74]

Congratulations on being so financially secure! Way to go! Unfortunately... WE are NOT. Thanks for rubbing it in how much better you are! It makes me feel a lot better about losing my dog, and my fiance! :wink5: If you must know... my fiance also bought the dog to "repair" our failing relationship. He thought it would help! Boy, was he wrong!
We also had NO idea how allergic my daughter would be!
I hope you feel EVEN better about yourself, after bragging about how great you are for "rehoming"-(IF that's even a word!), your "baby" for free... knowing how crappy you made me feel!
Thanks!

Oh really grow up. I am not financially secure as you would put it. I am married with 3 wonderful sons and one with special needs, we live on one income and struggle just like the next person.
I purchased Ernie and I loved him to bits and yes getting money to recover the cost of purchasing him and all of his shots and dental visits would have been wonderful, but my hubby had a friend who adored Ernie, and was living on disability (has major heart condition) with his wife and son and I knew that with him being home all day and being able to care for Ernie and Ernie care for him I knew just giving him away at no charge was the right thing to do. It was right by Ernie and my hubby's friend, I knew Ernie would be loved and spoiled, I couldn't want anything more than that.
No I don't feel crappy for how you have read much more into my post, not one little bit. For your partner to buy a dog out of a car park, means the dog comes from a puppymill and may have serious health issues down the track, nobody in their right mind would pay $950 for a puppymill dog when they can get one from a reputable breeder.
Good luck finding a home for your Foofoo.

[bek74]

*Dear, Zeek's Mom,*
Hello!
Well... if my fiance wouldn't have bought both dogs on a WHIM... because he "just so happened" to have enough money, and it "just so happened" to be my birthday... he wouldn't have been so foolish... I PRAY!
Supposedly, he called a breeder that he found online... and she met him THAT day in a parking lot. He paid cash, and she gave him two, stinky dogs... no kennel to carry them in, no treats, no instructions... just two dogs. No receipt, no contract... just the dogs.
:confused:
To top it all off... soon after we got Foofoo, she was scratching her ear and whining. We brought her to the vet, and SURPRISE!:mad: She had an ear infection... AND an infection in her intestines. (Like tummy worms and icky-stuff in her feces! Poor baby! :() So... we called the breeder and asked her to refund our money, and take the dog back... OR refund the money for our vet visit/meds for Foofoo. She said that she would NOT take her back, and she would MAYBE refund the $300.00 vet bill. We called her AGAIN to try to send her the bill... and she hasn't gotten back to us. We definitely tried. :( Trust me, we have been through A LOT with this dog! She is very healthy now, thank God, but it has been QUITE an ordeal!
I wish my fiance would have done his homework a little more. Or at least asked for a receipt... something! His excuse is: "I don't know how this stuff works! You wanted a dog, I had the money miraculously, so I bought the dogs!" He didn't even get to LOOK at the dogs beforehand! She just dropped them off, sight unseen! Yikes!
Do you have any idea what we can do to deal/reason with the breeder?

It really depends on what state you are in. There are pet lemon laws in several states, and if you took her to the vet in a reasonable time, (cant quote because every state is different) you may be able to take her to civil court and get your money refunded as far as the vet bills. ( I so wish people would start doing this and holding these breeders accountable.)

I am sorry if you took my post wrong. I am a breeder and I REQUIRE that all my dogs come back to me if the new family are unable to tend them somehow. Here is a link to my contract so you or anyone may want to see it down the line.

http://www.clabecmaltese.com/OurContract.html

All the best to you when placing your baby. You may want to consider placing her for the price of being spayed and having her spayed before letting her go. The reason I say this is because you surely do not want her to end up in a cage being bred every time she comes in heat. And sadly this happens more times than not. :mad: I know you will not be getting your money back, but you will at least KNOW she is being taken care of. :hearter:

Becky, she bought the dog from a puppymill breeder out of a car park, really say no more, the scum (puppymill breeder) won't take the pup back, you know that.

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Well I guess to say anything about the medical aspects the OP is having with her daughter is something that is happening or she would not have mentioned it. We are not in her home or watching her daughter suffer. So we should not be critical of her reasons for rehoming her dog free or asking money for the fluff. She came with good intentions to find a home from the great members here on MT.

We all know that you "never" get the money back out of a dog that you have put into it no matter how much you would like to.........it is just not going to happen. I would only give away a dog to a person that I personally know or that is "highly" recommended by someone I have full trust in otherwise anyone could present themselves as a good person wanting to give the fluff a good home with other ideas about what they are going to do.
I guess with the financial crisis that most are dealing with, it would have been nice if she could have recouped her financial investment in Foofoo but most will only spend what the original poster was asking for Foofoo by investing in a puppy from a breeder that they know has sound dogs and good contracts.

The fact that the breeder is a bit aloof about talking about the dog, no contract, no help with vet bills, etc. reveals that something is not right, a red flag to most of us who have dealt with byb and puppymills are aware of.

So let's get this thread back on "Maltese Dogs for Sale" ........... and if anyone is interested in little Foofoo or has any further questions, please PM the Original poster and please no unkind PMs. She just wants to sell her dog and if you are interested, fine, if not, fine!