In a message dated 03/01/2002 7:50:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> > The puppy is currently in the Oklahoma City area. You can > >help by donating money to Lucky Star to buy this puppy or it may go back to > >the puppymill. > > > I think I might have missed something here. If the puppy is being returned > to the puppy mill by its owner, I'm sure that they are not going to refund > the $$$$. Does this person want to "sell" this puppy or give it up to > rescue? Although I have not been involved with Lucky Star for sometime, I > remember their mission statement having to do with rescuing cavaliers from > auctions not buying puppies from individuals. > > Karen > > > > > > > > > > Karen (et al): It is my understanding that the miller was willing to refund the owner's money when she returned the first puppy (who had pneumonia) but also offered her another pup instead, and she took it. If she returns this newest pup, she believes that the money will be refunded. As of yesterday, the pup has been to the vet and is being treated with Flagyl and Albon (go figure!). The owner has said she wants to wait a few days to make a final decision about keeping the pup...so, we shall see. I posted this follow up message yesterday, but I don't recall seeing it show up...I just signed up for the L list, so hope I didn't goof something up...anyway, Karen...you are correct about the limitations on Lucky Star's involvement, and here is what I posted yesterday: I wanted to let you all know that I have been in touch with Renee about the little pup in Oklahoma. Here is the situation: Renee has been talking to the owner of this pup for the past three days...and has been educating, educating, educating her about the puppymills and why she should not take her puppy back there. At this point, the gal has agreed not to take the puppy back to the mill...but the family has concerns about the pup's health and the money they have spent. I believe this pup is about 10 weeks old and has been having some "vomiting" issues. Given the fact that the owner has 3 small children, the youngest only 1 year old...and they seem a little rowdy...well, the vomiting could just be nerves. The owner has taken the pup back to the vet this morning for an assessment. She may decide to keep the pup...but if not, she wants her money back. The situation with Lucky Star is that our corporate filing calls for the donated monies to be spent to purchase Cavaliers from commercial breeders. We cannot purchase from pet stores or private owners...it is not legal for us to do so with Lucky Star money. I am so grateful to those of you who offered to donate to Lucky Star so we could go get this particular pup...but that is something we cannot do :( Renee and I discussed alternatives. If the owner does not wish to keep the pup...and list members would like to send private donations to Renee to pay for the pup, she would be willing to get her. Lucky Star could then help by using our network to foster and place the pup in a good forever home. Renee said she would keep me informed about the owner's decision...so, please don't do anything until we post that help is needed. Renee or I will let you know... Thanks! Chris Swim, President Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue, Inc. Please Visit: <A HREF="http://www.luckystarcavalierrescue.org/";>The Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue</A> ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
