Dodging a Dog Buyer

[@traceyaz125]

I rescued my dog from a shelter. Within 2 days he was on deaths door. The vet said if I hadn’t brought him in that day he would have died. He’s 12 now and he has been the light of our lives. So, it’s not just pet stores that can have sick animals.

[@kirsty-anderson]

It's so sad that the pup didn't live past a few weeks... RIP

[@pennyparks5166]

They had it just long enough for the children to get really attached. That's sad..

[@DS-ky9dl]

It's so sad that people pay ridiculous prices for puppies from these people that are just trying to make money, probably from a puppy mill. Go to a rescue where the dogs are better cared for and are seen by a vet.

[@vickireynolds4055]

Amen! My Abbie is the $160 I ever spent!! 🐕🐾🐾💖💗👵🇺🇸

[@drayuh192]

Some people want a puppy to grow up with their kids, (I'm speaking in general, not pertaining to this case.) Not all rescues and shelters have puppies, definitely not in my area. You just have to find the right breeders.

[@alicisahall4758]

Strongly agree

[@foreverever9001]

They are in the business to make money. They don’t care about the puppies that much

[@FedUpPrincess09]

Problem is they got it from a pet store...pet stores get puppies from puppy mills...there is a HUGE difference between going that route or a backyard breeder who breeds for financial gain vs a reputable ethical breeder...research is key...DO YOUR RESEARCH

[@kylahaynes4099]

What a humble lady! I hope her family well and I pray they get a fur baby that they fall in love with! ❤

[@MrRdh567]

Amazing lady. Not stating her case with malice or accusation. Classy!

[@andreabutts8697]

Totally agree

[@jumokelawal5806]

Yea

[@chazz156]

I know her personally, and yes she is a HUMBLE kind and honest loving mother. God bless her.

[@juliecranford534]

@@chazz156 I’m so glad you commented!! I was so impressed with how she presented her case and especially how graciously she lost! I hope her sweet family has found the perfect dog by now and they are madly in love with each other!!❤️

[@epitomeofclass.]

Although the plaintiff didn’t win her case, she had a really positive attitude. ♥️

[@ZovaBe]

Thank you for the spoiler

[@caramama1731]

@@ZovaBe was going to say the same thing!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@i7rodriguezir]

She was extremely lovely I feel so bad for their situation

[@Maqqin]

@@ZovaBe Shouldn’t be all up in the comments before watching the episode. 😂

[@Maqqin]

@@caramama1731 You either.😂

[@oliviaarose44]

i love how much this show pushes for shelters!

[@Aceofwolves]

Yeah cause 99% if shelters do NOT scam people and sell sick dogs. Cause they ACTUALLY care about the animals.

[@themadmillionaire]

Awe, so sad this happened to them. What a sweet little young man.🥰

[@jmatiasdelgado]

they killed the puppy! wtf

[@ButtonsCasey]

I want to tell everyone these two things. First, you do not realize that your shoes have the chance of carrying deadly viruses/bacteria on them. A puppy, even if vaccinated is not fully vaccinated until age 12 months. You can track parvo or distemper into your house on the bottom of your shoes. The last thing, yes a bath to a puppy can indeed cause a certain kind of pneumonia and kill them. Its a real thing that happens to dogs and especially cats due to medicine administrated incorrectly. Word of advice if you have to give your cat (or dog) liquid medicine, go to the side of their mouth and do it slowly. Do not squeeze the whole amount into their mouth from the front. - Just a little advice for pet owners out there.

[@Ahhmisohornie]

I will never understand how people wear shoes in their house. 🤢

[@ButtonsCasey]

@@Ahhmisohornie Won't lie I do it, but once I redo my flooring, no. Shoes will be no more. Honestly if I could, I'd go barefoot 24/7.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@ButtonsCasey I go barefoot 24/7 all summer (when I traveled to the states I got in trouble for no shoes pretty regularly 😂🤪), and no shoes in house ever! Wash your bare feet when you enter, too!

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

@@michelehemlokhexwhite4310 Like in the Bible days, lol?

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@widowrumstrypze9705 lol! I live in Oz, perfect shoeless weather, but no-one here gonna wash my feet for me and anoint my sweaty brow! 😂

[@vincearini1191]

I had miniature schnauzers the whole time I was growing up. my wife's family raised schnauzers. they are not a sickly breed. even the miniature schnauzers. they're nice healthy strong dogs

[@faithross3336]

Right! My girl is almost ten. granted she has idiopathic epilepsy but she takes one pill a day and is 100% healthy otherwise

[@baboytablo5735]

only if you know how to care for them, goes for any other pet you may have

[@i7rodriguezir]

I usually only ever hear of dogs like Frenchies or bulldogs being terribly ill

[@Knic797]

@@i7rodriguezir yesss! I work at a vet clinic and bulldogs are usually a hot mess! So cute but medical mess especially English bulldogs.

[@FancyPants_RN]

Within our immediate family, we have had 4 miniature schnauzer and they have all been healthy dogs. It is a fantastic breed with high intelligence and great personality.

[@BisexualBeauty]

I just lost my cat sadly literally overnight was sick and apperently coulda been sick without showing symptoms. Very devastating.

[@themadmillionaire]

So sorry for your loss 😔

[@CWYounger10]

Sorry for your loss.

[@debshaw680]

They do mask their illness. Dogs are more likely to trust you enough to let you know something is wrong. With our cats, there was usually a behavior clue like not using the litter box. It was never direct and usually hindsight was the only way to know.

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

Just had to put down my cat 3 days ago. 19yr old big, fluffy blonde boy, Mango. He was fine, then he WASN'T. Only took 3 days, he couldn't eat, drink, groom. We thought he might rally, but then he didn't know us anymore, and became frightened. THAT'S when I made the call. Glad he's free and not in pain, but I am gutted.

[@joehazen2409]

I've lost pets before. It's difficult. Cats seem to prefer sneaking off and dying alone.

[@marcewalsh4788]

God Bless you, Judge Milian and Harvey for suggesting and promoting animal shelters!🙏

[@Aceofwolves]

These are sickly dogs and I wasn't informed.... Yeah that is YOUR job to research the breed and any problems that may manifest BEFORE you get a dog

[@KayTee979]

Sounds like puppy developed aspiration pneumonia, it happens. It isn't anyone's fault. It is just a horrible, sad occurrence and I feel for the family. It wouldn't have mattered if this puppy came from a rescue, a pet store or a breeder, it can happen to any puppy. I still would never buy a puppy from a pet store, find a reputable breeder or adopt from a shelter.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

It does sound like it may have happened, although usually you can hear when they aspirate water. All animals gurgle, choke or cough when it happens.

[@daphneharper5287]

As a loving mother of a 4yr old tea-cup Yorkie, In the words of “JOE GATTO”.-Adopt don’t Shop..You must do your research when it involves bringing a pet/new family member into your home. First, if they’re newborn..they need to be acclimated to a new environment meaning “the purchaser”..they’re like “babies”..never immersed them in a tub of water..My groomer taught me to use cotton balls in her ears during bath time to prevent ear infections.,you risk the chances of them getting “flu/inflammation..give them a cleansing with baby wipes. Allow them to become accustomed to their new atmosphere.If someone took you out of your “comfort zone”..threw water on you..it would without a doubt cause you trauma. If you don’t do your homework, please leave those helpless, possibly ILL puppies where they belong.

[@trekgirl65]

The buyer of the pup, did not give it a bath, she only cleaned its buttom from the poo.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

This lady bathed his rear end only. Doesn't sound like he aspirated water. Pretty obvious when they do, as they cough and gurgle when it happens. No idea what took this puppy out... sad case :(

[@sophieandwayne]

Good advice going to a shelter! The dog will always love you for being rescued.

[@shrutefarms4741]

NEVER EVER EVER Purchase a puppy from a store!! Only from verified small breeders who know what the hell they are doing and don’t breed puppy mill pups!

[@jonesfamily9119]

We purchased a cockalier puppy at a store 14 years ago and there was a warranty clause that if the puppy had a vet check within 48 hours there would be a warranty. Thankfully we went to our vet and found she had severe kennel cough that was severe enough our vet fought the store for us and 2 weeks later they were closed. Our puppy thankfully survived after numerous treatments and was left with permanant damage. Always make sure when buying an animal to get a vet check to verify their health at time of purchase.

[@alyssahamlett]

So glad ur baby made it

[@loupgarou95]

Purchasing a dog or cat from a store is almost always a bad idea. Best to go directly to a reputable breeder if you want a specific breed or a reputable rescue.

[@trekgirl65]

That was a puppy mill puppy you got. Sad that she was so sick, That is why I go to a no kill shelter and the one I use has vets on staff that check all dogs and pups, and cat and kitten and all small animals they have.

[@jonesfamily9119]

@@trekgirl65 yes we realized that after we bought her. We didn't want to return her knowing what would happen to her. Come to find out the entire store was infected and I can only imagine what happened to all those animals in there. We were young and naive and learned a lesson thru all of that.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Good on you for pursuing it!

[@manthony777]

The defendant should give them a puppy. 🐶 Come on .

[@baboytablo5735]

why?

[@debshaw680]

Would you want another dog from a store that clearly got puppies from a puppy mill?

[@jaynecampbell4396]

The defendant is not a breeder or I would agree with you as most breeders have a spare puppy. This judge has a good understanding of the possible complicaions that occur w living animals. Some laws act as though they are equivalent to a pair of shoes. Genetics is not always predictable.

[@lafaye76]

I wouldn't until i get a report saying I'm responsible. What if it was their negligence ?? Honestly it would be risking another puppy , not saying it was their fault but he doesn't know that. I feel bad for the family regardless

[@davonmitchell432]

If I was the judge I would've bought them another dog,she can afford it and the family would be so grateful

[@cynthiagangi1280]

That's why you get a rescue animal.

[@Luckymeee555]

She should’ve went to judge Mathis or judge Judy. They would have awarded her compensation.

[@olderandwiser5916]

ADOPT DON'T SHOP that's more than any & every reason needed. Give these furbabies a chance and appreciate th Why pay $$$ for an a animal that can have so much wrong with inbreeding and it's consequences. The price for a life can NEVER be measured in $$$$. The kids don't even comprehend death yet. Also, petstore vs puppy mill. No difference to me.

[@nikkijones8787]

If they were locate I'd give them one of my beautiful pups for free. I feel so bad for this family. And unfortunately most pups from pet shops are from crappy puppy mills, where the parents to the pups are abused live in nasty conditions and then as a result people pay an insane amount of money for the "cute puppy in the window" only for it to get sick and die. It happens so much more often than people think.

[@chazz156]

She’s located in NYC and she is a amazing kind loving mother who deserves the best.

[@myronmadey3040]

If I'm spending a lot of money on a dog I would never buy one at a store.They don't know the 100% health of the dog.

[@pkz420]

If you are spending a *lot* of money, you will not get a healthy dog. Only purebreds are expensive. And purebred dogs are rarely healthy.

[@trekgirl65]

@@pkz420 And from puppy mills and backyard breeders, sell sick pups all the time. And they are pure breeds.

[@ThePracticalDog]

@@pkz420 what a load of garbage! doodle breeders charge three to four times as much for those mutts from parents with no health testing. You want to claim that purebred dog from responsible, preservation breeders are less healthy than mutts? You live in lala land.

[@pkz420]

@@ThePracticalDog I'm not making any "claims". I stated easy to verify facts. Your emotional reaction does not make it any less true. Try asking google before embarrassing yourself again. Mutt's are healthier than pure-bred dogs. That is not an opinion. Only a fool would deny well established facts. There is no such thing as a "responsible" preservation breeder.

[@ThePracticalDog]

@@pkz420 here's a handy bit of fact for you: when you "google" something, what comes up are googles top picks first and those are based on several factors, one being the key words used from a websites SEO - "google" doesn't not, by any stretch of the imagination, mean nor presume "fact" - one must always consider the source, and if you're getting your information from cherry picked sites that suit your agenda rather than based in science and fact - it explains your beliefs and issues, but it doesn't on any planet make you right. You are wrong on every level. You are of course entitled to your opinion, but opinion is all it is and not based in fact nor science. Stop polluting the world with nonsense babble presented as fact

[@rebeccaearle40]

Dog groomer here! Dry Water Drowning is a thing. Basically while washing the dog’s face/ head, water gets in the dogs lungs and they drown throughout the next 24-48 hours. Something we are conscious of in the grooming world to be careful especially with water around noses!

[@colleenchristensen213]

Fellow groomer here, thank you so much for saying this! I was literally just about to type the same thing! Such a sad case :(

[@gatorade123ification]

This judge is amazing

[@ButtonsCasey]

Sadly our furbabies can get sick with all sorts of things. 6 years ago I adopted a cat from the local SPCA. Within a month he ended up with urinary crystals. Took care of it. A month later he got blocked up again and ended up having a PU surgery (this removes a male cats penis and gives them a hole like a vagina). Cost me over 5000 within the three months we had him. Best 5000 I ever spent though. Sadly, the damage he went through, took his life 2 and a half years later of kidney failure. It was so worth it all though. Miss that boy.

[@alyssahamlett]

FOR some reason male cats r so susceptible TO the crystals I lost one to them too

[@ButtonsCasey]

@@alyssahamlett I am sorry for your loss. I've had 6 cats go through it, 3 got the surgery. One lived to be 19 days short of his 19th birthday. It's said to only be about 1% of male cats that get this. However all mine had siamese in them. They say it's not breed specific but that makes me wonder.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful boy ❤

[@waynebrewer1901]

That poor family! The pup they bought to help them through grief over the loss of two close family members just drops dead! It's awful. I get why she's pissed. They'll do better with a pound puppy. Mutts usually have heartier constitutions.

[@debshaw680]

My dog came from the shelter. Canine influenza and kennel cough. Nearly died. Cost around a thousand dollars in vet bills and lost wages because one of us had to be with him constantly. Shelter pets also can have behavior issues. Mine is afraid of the world. Getting him out for a pee can be a nightmare. He barks at everything that moves, he hears, or smells. When he’s with our other dog and that dog barks, he becomes incredibly aggressive and has attacked his brother more than once. Twice he’s bitten me when this happens. Mutts being a better, healthier dog is a myth if the dog isn’t overbred. My little dog is a mix of multiple breeds. He has severe allergies to everything. He’s on expensive allergy meds he will have to be on for life.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Generally speaking, cross-breds are indeed far less prone to health problems.

[@sandwichman100]

buy a puppy take it to a vet within 24hrs for a health check buying a puppy because your kids are sad, not a good idea

[@ashleyquam]

This is why you don’t buy from pet stores! Most of them come from puppy mills 😢

[@masterbates7016]

Thank you Judge Marilyn for bringing up the fact that there's tons rescues looking for homes

[@pizzelle2]

Everyone knows rescues exist, time to let it go and move on

[@MSANTHR0P3]

She means /dis-fā-shu/. Dysphagia: difficulty swallowing foods or liquids, arising from the throat or esophagus, ranging from mild difficulty to complete and painful blockage. A dog can aspirate during a bath. It really can if it has dysphagia.

[@aminamm3103]

Omg thank you, I thought she was trying to say dyspepsia and I was so confused

[@Aceofwolves]

Yeah... It's likely a dry drowning. It doesn't take much water to aspirate.

[@merc80ss]

I foster Senior dogs with medical issues and can tell you that these dogs are the most loving and loyal fur babies. Most are ignored at the shelter and would be euthanized if it wasn’t for us fosters. I foster failed on my 12th dog foster and now he lives a very spoiled life. Adopted him at 12 yes and now he’s 14. Best decision ever!!

[@merc80ss]

*yrs

[@ButtonsCasey]

Yay! So happy for you and him!!

[@kay22100]

Everyone was so pleasant in this case. Millian didn’t even yell lol

[@Jonahch2v9]

Interestingly, if you look at definitions of mini and toy breeds, they are not recommended for young children. They are too easily hurt.

[@mickm6309]

Why oh why do we have this obsession with breeding new breeds of dogs and cats? I can understand in the past when they were bred to do a certain job, but why breed just for the cute factor. In some ways it is bordering on cruelty because they are developing medical defects which they can pass on to future generations.

[@pkz420]

It's horribly abusive and cruel. But humans are selfish and care more about status than a pets welfare.

[@mickm6309]

@Marilyn Willett Personally I have no problem with people owning a pure established breed so long as they come from reputable breeders and have done their research on potential pets. German Shepherds are beautiful loyal dogs, really only a viscous dog in the wrong hands.

[@debshaw680]

A miniature schnauzer has been around for hundreds of years as a breed. It’s not a designer dog. Maybe Google before you speak.

[@pkz420]

@@debshaw680 A miniature schnauzer is not a natural animal. Being a hundred years old means nothing. It was bred into existence as a designer dog. You accuse others of not looking it up, but clearly you did not either. *They were right* "Maybe Google before you speak."

[@pkz420]

@@mickm6309 They can be a reputable breeder, or they can be a pure breeder. They can not be both. Pure breeding dogs is a disgusting and cruel act. There is *never* a good reason to give money to animal abusers. Especially ones that are crippling an entire breed.

[@lindaburger2695]

Anthony is the spitting image of his mom

[@ashleyquam]

I don’t think from a bath it could get bronchitis….he would have had to have already had it

[@cheyennexo5714]

Same thing happen to me, my cousin bought me a miniature schnauzer as a present and he ended up dying less than a month later to health issue. The vet thought it was parvo but wasn’t.

[@JLDReactions]

Why not get a mutt? They're just as cute, healthier as they have more genetic variance, will love you just as much, and also super cheap/free.

[@bluepuppy1139]

I had snauzers. My girl had 2 litters and it was awful hard to give up those babies. We never had any unusual health problems but I would never have their ears done again. They suffered for that. Second litter kept their ears like God gave them.

[@cheyennexo5714]

@@JLDReactions it wasn’t my decision, I got him a present from my cousin. I had no idea.

[@cheyennexo5714]

@@bluepuppy1139 yeah from what I’ve researched miniature/ tea cup dogs are more prone to health conditions. Ofc not all but yes I agree leaving their ears alone is best

[@debshaw680]

You can adopt a shelter pet, that doesn’t guarantee they’re healthy. I got one of my dogs from the shelter. Their vet said he was in good health. He wasn’t. He had kennel cough but worse, canine influenza. Weeks of treatment, so sick we had to have a vet come to the house. He had to be spoon fed liquids. It cost around $1500. He’s well now and we’ve had him 5 years but wow. We love him but he has behavior issues. My other dog came from a neglect situation when he was a puppy. He has severe allergies and is on expensive meds. It took almost a year of going back to the vet before they figured out why I couldn’t keep weight on and his hair was falling out. Probably $600 for visits and tests and $900/year in allergy meds. Both of them around $400/year for heartworm, flea and tick meds. Plus regular vet visits. Any dog is going to be expensive. But that puppy should have survived 6 damned days. It’s sucks the vet wouldn’t be honest. That happens all too often.

[@honestyisadyingvirtue]

It's not that it's guaranteed to be healthy it's just that if something like this happens your losing about 100 for the purchase of a dog rather than 5 grand on top of vet bills. To pay 5 grand only to have the puppy die within a couple days is just a waste of money. That's a down payment on a cat for sake.

[@jeff-73]

Never ever ever ever sipport the people who sell puppies in a damn store. They are supplied by puppy mills. Goto a an anima rescue or breeder who actually cares about dogs.

[@brookejimenez2]

It's a puppy so it definitely could get sick from getting a bath and getting water in the lungs

[@leggs4113]

That puppy didn’t get sick from a bath. Glad the Judge encouraged them to adopt a pet instead.

[@ButtonsCasey]

It's very easy for a bath to kill a puppy. Its a kind of pneumonia they get from water/liquid going into the lungs. As a matter of fact, a lot of pets get it, especially cats, due to medication being administrated wrong. I know this cause as a paranoid furbaby mother, I have researched it and spoke to my vets about it.

[@Maqqin]

Yes it did.

[@lothasav1861]

Who tf wants to adopt and stray😭 I woulda want my dog brand new like she did and paid for

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@lothasav1861 lots of people happily adopt dogs and cats. Not all are strays. Many are puppies and beloved pets given up for adoption due to bad circumstances.

[@Aceofwolves]

@@lothasav1861 there are purebreds puppies in shelters.

[@Al0eh0e]

And this is why you really shouldn’t purchase a puppy from anywhere other than a reputable breeder or adopt from a shelter. Lots of stores that sell puppies get them from backyard breeders or puppy mills and come in very poor health. Horrible situation for this family and especially for their son to go through all that.

[@debshaw680]

My dog from the shelter cost over a grand because he was so sick. Luckily we managed to pay for it and didn’t have to put him down. The vet didn’t think he would survive. He wouldn’t have if I hadn’t kept him right next to me 24/7 until he was well enough to be on his own for a little while. He’s 6 now.

[@Al0eh0e]

@@debshaw680 unfortunately with dogs in shelters they either have behavior problems (some minor or some severe) or they could be suffering from illnesses the shelter isn’t equipped to handle. I’m glad it all worked out for your pup and your family in the end!

[@larryleventhal4833]

Moral of the story: Don't buy dogs in a pet shop.

[@Aceofwolves]

Also do not get purebreds or "mini" breeds Purebreds are incest dogs and are never healthy

[@MountainOrbs]

The shelter where i am from wont let you adopt a small dog without $950 and thats paid for before you even see the dog. So not all shelters are great either. Just spay and neuter your pets.

[@paulinegitonga6808]

50% of why I watch this show is the announcer 🤣🤣

[@onecuet]

I wouldn't use that vet svc. They're to eager to brush you off after your visit.

[@adrianprince7266]

In this case Milian did the right thing by contacting the veterinarian to see if there was more information available to aid in helping her with this case. This is one of the rare times I agree with her.

[@TheOUsoonersFanatic]

Constant use of "umm" tells me he's not confident with his own findings.

[@donnaduncan3762]

What a lie! I had four miniature Schnauzers and we also bred them and they were not prone to illness. I’m happy to say that all of them lived long lives.

[@Mimi197-f2z]

stop breeding

[@baboytablo5735]

and the difference is knowing how to raise one and not knowing

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

4 or 5k A DAY for hospitalisation? Omg. Here in Australia, ICU for a dog overnight is 4-500. Wow. Massive rip off caused the dog to lose its life before they even knew if it could be saved :(

[@Spankmepink]

As a professional groomer there is no way a bath could harm a dog like this, such a bad seller.

[@bluepuppy1139]

When you really want to know then you should get an autopsy. It's worth the money especially in a case like this where so much money was just spent. Must have been devastating for them to lose a tiny puppy like that. I'd want to know if the puppy had been free. I'd want to know what happened.

[@corrinahernandez5219]

I have had mini schnauzer's for 25 years and one lived 17 years and her mom lived 18 years, dad 18 yrs and 2 of her daughters are now 7 yrs old

[@vickireynolds4055]

That last stmt made Judge sound like trading kid for puppy! 🤷🤦😉😉😆😂😂💖🐕🐾🐾💗🇺🇸

[@AW-ue2ls]

I get annoyed when ppl find negative information online, that was probably there at the time they made the purchase, about a seller AFTER they make the purchase and then try use that information to substantiate their case!

[@michelleyeh8781]

They should have asked if other puppies sold from the same litter came down with the same illness. However, it doesn't appear to be the case because the pet store employee seemed to be as much in the dark as anyone else. Puppies are susceptible to many illnesses prior to being vaccinated at certain stages (6-8 weeks: vaccines for distemper and parvovirus; 10-12 weeks: DHPP - vaccines for distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus). Just by putting an unvaccinated puppy on the ground outside can expose them to canine viruses that can kill them. I agree that the pet store should not be held liable for the puppy's unfortunate death unless there was solid proof that the puppy was already sick or had a genetic disorder that caused its death prior to the purchase.

[@MrCircus29]

This is why you buy puppies from a reputable breeder. Not from a store. Pet store dogs usually come from puppy mills. Can do searches online to find a reputable breeder. I've had schnauzers none of myself schnauzers were sickly.

[@angelmercy5261]

No this is why you rescue not buy from stores or breeders who are greedy greedy greedy and don’t give a damn about the animals.

[@ElsaFriost]

She is not even crying, no tears, what a Hippocratic

[@kittyfan]

sorry, there's nothing a vet can do that would cost $4,000 - 5,000 a day. It would have been for the whole visit....signed, a small animal vet

[@trekgirl65]

This dude is a con. He did not want to lose his commission of the sale of the puppy, so he placed the blame on the customer. Shame on him, lying like that in court.

[@JasmynSky341417]

Sounds like that puppy died from parvo. My puppy died from that when I was in High School. She bought it sick. So sad. 😣

[@ThatOneMule]

If it was parvo the vet would have easily diagnosed that. When puppies get sick that is one of the first things tested for. Also the symptoms this puppy had don't at all sound like parvo.

[@2bunnies254]

I don't know WHY people don't want dogs from shelters and spend thousands of dollars on a purebred when a mutt is just as loveable, enjoyable as any as good. Save your money and save a life get your animals at a shelter. 1,000's of puppies waiting for a home. Please ADOBT don't buy. Oh, and if you absolutely have to have a purebred they have them too!

[@Aceofwolves]

They think shelter dogs are "used" dogs and want the bragging rights of a purebred

[@jb3702]

I hate dog cases😔

[@SilverSergeant]

Me, too......

[@Alibumstead]

Never ever ever buy from a pet shop! They up charge for dogs a RIDICULOUS amount and they have crazy contracts that say guarantee but actually guarantee nothing! Absolutely a criminal ran business.

[@Aceofwolves]

"I got the dog as a resource for my kids" um do NOT get a dog to help you grieve they are NOT toys....

[@magnoliacreekrabbitry9454]

This is why you shouldn’t get a dog from a pet store

[@kerrywhite5253]

I feel bad for them.

[@nunya8010]

Mutts live WAY longer than bred dogs,too much inbreeding or close inbreeding leads to problems.

[@debshaw680]

No, they don’t. Where do people get this idea?

[@Aceofwolves]

@@debshaw680 science. It's commonly known as the "bottleneck effect" and has been known for decades. just look at purebred dogs from 50 years ago and compare them to now. The pug and bulldog families and golden retriever being the most infamous breeds that suffered.

[@nalinicharlo7564]

That sounds like a cardiac problem

[@SilverSergeant]

I really don't like plaintiffs using the death of family members in an attempt to sway the judge.

[@adeanelson3201]

When did she do that??? Telling your truth doesn't automatically mean you're begging for sympathy. If that's a fact that's a fact lol. She literally mentioned it once then moved on and didn't even mention it again. How is that trying to sway a judgement???

[@MrsBryant1024]

She didn't!!! She mentioned it at the beginning of the case as to why she purchased the dog in the 1st place & she didn't bring it up again. She was just being honest.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

She was explaining why they purchased the puppy, and why it added to the trauma of losing puppy.

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

Puppies should never be sold in a pet store.. PERIOD!

[@LeRoszay]

The ASPCA ain’t no better ! They kept trying to tell me what set of cats I can see that would “ fit “ my lifestyle 😒 So I found a breeder who let me see all the kittens to figure out which one liked me and which one I liked 🥰 9 years later my Vinnie is still here loving me

[@Chillywilly771]

Those hairs that are sticking up are bugging me lol

[@haiiiiii11]

Me too 😂

[@billmoran3219]

Sorry she and family have to go through this, I hope next time they consider adoption. Plenty of pups and dogs that make even better pets then ones bought at a store.

[@yodalayheehoo5447]

Rescue, rescue, rescue!!!!

[@brinnarae7527]

I feel so bad for this family! Good bless them ❤️❤️❤️

[@fjccommish]

2:51 Stop it, lady. It was a dog you had for a very short time.

[@irenestrmnss4331]

Who buy a dogs in a store??? Not allowed here in my country. Only breeders and rescue. Very strict rules here

[@Aceofwolves]

You shouldn't give puppies very many submersive baths anyway. Not only can this situation happen but they also don't have as much natural protective oil on their coat which can lead to skin/coat issues. You should use washclothes if you need to give small puppies baths.

[@cypherknot]

Lesson learned. Do your due diligence, know what a reputable breeder is and research reputable breeders. You don't buy from a store. And before you settle on a breed, research the breed.

[@Aceofwolves]

Or adopt from a shelter or specialized rescue

[@Kimi1968ful]

My guess is that the kids gave the puppy a bath and it got water in its lungs.

[@todd-makes-videos]

So many animals in shelters. My best dog was a mix breed.

[@ayefo7800]

Stop giving your money to these puppy mills shops!!!!

[@spacepanda9037]

If he had numerous complaints online about selling sick puppies why buy from him to begin with 😅

[@h.Freeman]

Everyone wants a "name brand" dog...

[@righttoouropinionthanks4710]

Soooo a dog replaces 3 beloved family members?? Okaay!!

[@cynthiacler9284]

The defendant was worried about that puppy having Parvo, thats a death sentence for them. And that germ can stay in your yard or home for years unless treated properly.

[@dennisstrope8912]

This looks like the same lady that’s in kitty cat conundrum but she has a different name how bazaar

[@marykbennett8158]

Never buy a dog from a pet store or a backyard breeder. Buy from a reputable breeder or give a rescue dog a home.

[@msenglish8382]

What do you think is gonna happen when you buy a purebred puppy mill dog

[@fishfish7070]

Some vets really do not care... sad.

[@TVBCStudios]

Tough case, but the judge made the fair clear decision.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@miss_libra_chick5043]

Pet shops get such a bad name, I have 2 dogs, 1 golden retriever from Shelter and one English Bulldog from a shop...because English Bull Dogs dont come through adoption places much, both are healthy and well and deserve love. I will never put now a shop nor a shelter .

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

Shelters and Rescues are the best places if you want a dog or cat.

[@justbusiness01]

This is a sad story but this case doesn’t have a leg to stand on.

[@ninamares1309]

She said "we gave the dog a bath". I was just listening to the case while doing dishes rather than watching the video and then when I put in unexpected glances, I end up seeing a boy there by her. Don't mean to be a pot stirrer but I hope that she wasn't just covering for anything that was done by him perhaps.

[@ivancoronado9449]

What probably happened was that when they gave it a bath the small puppies As water evaporates it cools the body, sometimes to the point of hypothermia and possibly death.

[@Sook995]

I hope that wasn't the kitchen sink🤢🤮

[@My2lovess]

Washing poo off a dog butt in the sink 🤮

[@michelehicks3454]

Our mini schnauzer didn't bark either . What does that have to do with it. If it was the sixth day could have gotten into something. They are not sickly dogs . If you took the puppy for an wellness check the vet should have pick up on the throat thing. An injury to the throat could have been from not using a a harness and wearing a collar and pulling or yanking on the lead. Puppies need to watched they get into everything.plants etc