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So... we give them nice warm, soft bedding straw in their bed... and this is what they do with it...grrr! Check the one lying down... ratbag is laughing at me... because I have to clean up that mess! They are getting swapped for smaller ones tomorrow... maybe they will keep their straw in their bed... ?? At least for a week or two... lol! T.

Nawww... they are gonna be best buds forever methinks... Good girl Scout!! T.

OMG!!! That second photo of him sitting up and looking so gaddarned adorable is to die for! Please give him some extra kisses on his adorable snout from me... T.

Unfortunately, the most you can expect to receive (under the current laws) is a refund of the purchase price of the puppy. Heart murmurs in young puppies are actually reasonably common, and most resolve within a couple of months as the puppy gets older and stronger. Some viruses can have a short gestation period - 2 days is not unheard of - so proving that the puppy got sick whilst in care of the breeder or transport company might be hard. As for the 7 other pups the breeder has had recently, maybe they were all reserved (read deposits taken) prior to your problem happening. The pup that did not eventuate for you may have been from a different breeding that did not have any deposits yet, and unfortunately sometimes luck is not with us when we want it to be. I understand that you are upset and disappointed, and my heart goes out to your family after this not so wonderful experience, but when you are dealing with live animals, sometimes it doesn't work out as we'd like it to. I don't know what the conversations between yourself and the breeder were like, so I can't pass comment on how she reacted to your predicament... but she did refund you $3000. You may have a case to ask for the remaining $500 of the purchase price however... but you may need to go to small claims court (or Fair Trading) to get it. T.

Nawww... isn't he just so handsome and looks so happy with his new toys... Welcome little man Chase!!! T.

@NikkiandKane.... ummm... we need some photos of young Chase in his new home please... T.

Yay!!! Chase is one lucky boy to have you for his family... * looking forward to lots of puppy spam photos * T.

Best news ever! Not extinct... and genetically diverse enough to thrive if given the chance... T.

Probably not cost much less than the first extraction unfortunately... there are anaesthetic costs, etc... but there shouldn't be any need for the scale and polish that was done in the first surgery, so that should take something off the price. It also depends on the difficulty of the extraction (if required)... just because it's s smaller tooth doesn't mean it will be easier to extract. As a consolation, the issue with that tooth may not have been evident during the last surgery, so they didn't miss it at that time. Sometimes luck is just not on your side in these things. T.

Simple solution would be to desex the dog, then contact the breeder and send them a copy of the desex certificate. I'm tipping that they will be much more accommodating then. T.

Are you planning to keep him intact? Or possibly breed from him in the future? Or are you planning to have him desexed? T.

From the photo, I'd say that the tooth you are looking at is actually one of the premolars - dogs have 4 of them, including the big carnassial one. Looks like the second premolar has been removed, and the third premolar next to the carnassial is what you are seeing there. That said, I'm not sure whether it is an artifact on the photo, but there is a dark colour in that tooth that may or may not be something that could be causing your dog's discomfort. Best to have the vet check it out for a definitive diagnosis though... T.

Seems the simple answer would be to have him castrated, send a copy of the desex certificate to the breeder, then the breeder will have no reason not to sign the transfer. Is there any particular reason you need him to keep his equipment? T.

@Little Gifts has one... maybe she'll be along soon to help out... @coogie also has a couple... T.

Gorgeous ladies having a ball! T.

I will be looking for the newest star in the heavens tonight... and know that Dougie is now shining his love down on us all. Massive hugs to you and yours @Mandynchicko... little Dougie was lucky to have you as his family even though it was only for a short while. T.

Why are my eyes leaking? T.

HotasHell Heir of the Dog... lol! HotasHell Little Prince HotasHell Perfect Prince HotasHell Prince of Hearts HotasHell Handsome Heir T.

Here is a link to Queensland Office of Fair Trading... https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/fair-trading-services-programs-and-resources/fair-trading-services-and-contact-information/contact-us/complaints-and-investigations At the very least, I would make a complaint about this breeder and her selling pups "not fit for purpose"... ie. congenital disorder and so full of worms that he required veterinary intervention/treatment. You should be awarded the full purchase price you paid for Dougie. Then I would call the RSPCA again and tell them you are worried about the health and welfare of any other dogs the breeder has on her property as she was so eager to offload 6 week old pups full of worms, and at least one with a serious congenital disorder. None of this will bring Dougie back, but it might give the breeder a very strong wake-up call about her practices.... and Dougie's little life will not have been in vain... T.

You may also be able to put in a complaint with the breeder's local council and/or RSPCA for animal health related issues... especially as she sold you an unwormed, underage pup... probably not microchipped or vaccinated either by my guess. I'm sure there are a few bylaws/laws she has broken in the process of the sale of Dougie to you... for which she may be fined at the very least. Also if he had a massive worm burden, then you could speculate whether any of her other dogs are similarly poorly cared for with regards to worms or vaccinations, etc... Unfortunately, under the law, pets are considered "property", so the most you would expect to receive if you take the breeder to small claims court is the price you paid for him. With Pectus Excavatum, he was clearly "unfit for purpose" when sold to you - that is not an issue that just suddenly appears after 6-8 weeks, it would have been there from birth, and if the breeder had handled him at any stage, she would have definitely known there was something very wrong there, as pugs are notoriously deep and barrel chested. I am so sorry that you and little Dougie are going through all this... massive virtual hugs to you and yours... T.

Puppy kindergarten may be run by your local vet clinic... great for starting little Fido on his learning and socialisation before all his vaccinations are finished and he's allowed to venture out in to the big wide world. T.

@Troy... we need a Love button!!! Those eyes... to die for! T.

Happy birthday Neko!!! Brother Arkey will be looking down and slobbering at the roast dinner... remember him with smiles and love... T.

So, are you saying he's had an issue with that leg ever since you got him? And you aren't even considering that an x-ray might show you an underlying problem that he's had for 4+ years, and may possibly finally have a resolution so he never hurts it again? Vetpay or Zip Pay are easier ways for you to be able to afford procedures that your best mate might need so he can have a better quality of life... please have a look at whichever one your vet subscribes to and consider it at least, OK? $540 for 3 different angles is actually a pretty good price... and what if he has damaged something in there that needs professional help to fix properly? Swelling is usually indicative of something reasonably serious. Please take the vet's advice on this one... your boy will thank you for it in the long run. T.

How bizarre... leaves out a lot of small breed litters then... *sigh* The again, they want $7.50 for each registration, so are guaranteeing themselves $15 minimum per "litter"... T.