I answered an ad for a yorkie puppy that the owner is having to give away due to travelling. Legit or No?

Answer 1

need more info.
more than likely not.
Where are they located ( almost guarantee in Africa on a mission trip ( deffinately a scam))
ask a lot of questions and ask for a updated picture witha newspaper or something to prove theree actually is a puppy.
Go and pick the puppy up
mke sure that they don't try to say pup free but has to be shipped for so much this is usually a scam as well
Also ask about vet care and shots good chance you are looking into high vet bills if they are giving away.
Does the pup come with papers??

Answer 2

Hi There,
Where I live there was just a add in the paper for a free Pair of Yorkies so I called on them and questioned why and every other question I could think of and it was Legit the gal that had purchased them thought they where a adorable breed and she bought 2 as she was single and didn't want them to get lonely
Well she learned real fast she was not cut out to be owned by Yorkies they are a unique breed and it takes a special person to have one So I Would Yes check it out to make sure it is Legit then make sure you are capable of owning one
Do Not just jump on it as it is a Free Yorkie as you may find a few months down the road you will be doing the same thing Placing a ad in the paper to re home this pup
Put Some serious thought Into it as I have 5 yorkies and It is not a easy task to have 1 let alone 5
So think Long and hard before you Leap
Keep us Updated on what you do
Good Luck
Happy Holidays
Respectfully Yours
Anne

Answer 3

Possible. These things do happen and people are doing the right thing to give them to a responsible home rather than compromising the animal's living conditions. There are definitely some questions to ask: Who is their vet? Do they have updated vaccination records? Any papers or known health issues? If you get the name of a vet - call and follow-up to be sure the pup has no major problems but if this puppy is free and local (so that you can pick her up - don't pay for shipping since this is possibly a scam - no real puppy) I would think that any shots, training, etc. still needed would be well worth the investment. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Poor puppy :(..... I agree wholeheartedly that there ought to be permits required for these animals in ALL states. They need to be regarded more as wildlife- not dogs. Yes, there are people capable of handling them, but they ought to have to meet the same requirements as the folks who run wild animal sanctuaries. If nothing else, having a thorough "qualification" requirement would dissuade the casual owners who think it'd be cool to own a wolf hybrid as a pet. If this was a tiger cub in the same situation, no one would even think to place blame on the TIGER for being a TIGER. It'd be the ignorance of the owner, the person who thought they could raise a wild animal with absolutely no prior experience. Wolf hybrids can't be placed in the same category as a dog, and while they may not have all the traits of a wolf, they require special knowledge. But you knew that. :) As for the pics- that poor thing looks like an underfed coyote, not a wolf pup. I don't have much first-hand experience with these animals but that pup doesn't look like it was eating well, at all.

Answer 5

Use your gut instincts. Take a friend with you if you go check out the pup. Look for signs that the puppy has been in this home for a while. (Toys, food, etc..) How does the puppy react to the owner? (Is he scared, doesn't react with eye contact at all, etc...) Make sure you are willing to take on a pup that may have unclear history!

Remember, this could legit, the owner may have changed jobs, or been promoted to a job of extensive traveling and is being a responsible pet parent and trying to find a home for his beloved pup. It could be someone who stole the pup, or it could be a pup that is not purebred or be ill. Go prepared with some questions about the pups history and medical history (vet's name, vaccination record, etc...)

Answer 6

Don't go alone, bring someone with you and meet in a public place. Ask to see vet records so that you know where the puppy has been seen. This is also an indication that the dog was not stolen. When answering ads, always be careful.

Answer 7

If the person wants you to pay upfront for the shipping of the puppy to you without even meeting you or answering the questions about the vet/medical history/personality of the pup, and if they want you to wire the money via Western Union, RUN - it's a scam...

Answer 8

Most dogs get rehomed due to behavior problems. Smell the house for dog urine or sprays that could cover that up. Look at the furniture to see if it's been chewed.

If you can't bring at least two other people with you to see the dog, have them meet you with the dog in a well-lit public place like the parking lot of the police station.

Answer 9

I don't think we can answer that for you. You just have to find out. There's so many scams running, but there's also legitimate people that are trying to find their dogs another home.