HELP! Friend wants to sell her two puppies!

[Rowie-the-Pooh]

Yesterday, as a "Welcome Back" treat, my cousin and her friends all took me out for some dinner and bowling. We had a blast, although I did embarrass myself as I usually do by falling down infront of everyone in the bowling lane as I threw my ball. :oops: Anyway, as we where all eating, one of my friends said :"Why don't you all come over to my house after this?" We all agreed, and I said:"Yes! We'll be able to see your two new puppies that you've always been talking about! Well, she replied :"Oh? Them? We're selling them! They've become too smelly and are scaring the cats too much." My response? This------> :o TOO SMELLY? I couldn't believe it! I didn't say anything, just kept on eating my fries. In the end we didn't go to her house, as it was getting late.

I don't know this girl too well, I mean, we are friends, but not that close, so should I really stick my nose into her personal life and tell her not to sell her pups? (They have the most adorable names by the way. "Gucci" and "Armani") She WAS planning to breed them too! :o Shows how responsible she is! Did I mention she had another dog who got pregnant then ran away? Did I also mention that these two puppies are oustide in the heat, which according to the weather update is 108 degrees farenhiet? I really worry about the pups... :cry:

My plan is to either BUY the pups ( :o) which my mum will DEFINATELY not allow, or ask her to take them to the BSPCA. I've done alot of thinking, if I ask her to take them to the BSPCA, they'll live a much better life, as the BSPCA will only give them to good owners. And pups are usually adopted in a few days anyway.....

So, what do you think? Nadooshkinz, Deez, will ya help? :D What do you other guys think I should do? :D

[Daisysmom]

Well, if they're not being properly cared for, I would let her sell them. Just help her with some good questions to ask potential buyers. Help her to be certain they are going to good homes.

[DogPaddle]

I think Daisysmom has a good idea. You could try feigning enthusiasm for the project of finding the puppies good homes: help come up with set of questions for potential adopters, advise your freind that it will be easier to place the pups if they appear clean healthy and well socialized so they may need to be cleaned up and kept indoors for until they are placed, offer to assist with some extra training and socializing to make them more placable if you have the time etc.
Otherwise I would strongly encourage her to give the pups to the BSPCA.
No sense her keeping them if she won't care for them.

[Rowie-the-Pooh]

That's the problem, she doesn't CARE about them! Not even who they go to! I'm guessing that they'll sell them for a cheap price, and loads of people will flock over to see the cute little puppies who will soon grow and be sold once again.

Since I live in Bahrain, there are VERY and I mean VERY few responsible owners. Most are people from the US or UK or somwhere other than an Arab country. In thier religion, it is considered "un-clean" to own a dog, and to own one is more "un-clean". So very few own them. I am definatly NOT implying that they are bad dog owners or haters, not at all, what I am saying is that very few own them. BUT there are those who own them that are very good dog owners, those that I have learned alot from. I am not trying to say anything bad about thier religion, because I have a great respect for it. Anyway, in thier religion, a dog is not allowed inside the house. Here is my problem, she is a muslim, and her family will not allow the dogs inside the house. The dogs are considered as livestock, as goats or sheep to be sold and bought without researching or thought. Not that all muslims do that, only careless owners, like her family. Then comes the problem that I am not very close to her. I cannot just go there and tell her that I'm going to help, but it turns out my cousin is, so she might be able to help. See, my friend doesn't really CARE...it's just somebody comes with a lot of money, put the pups in a box, say good bye, and that's it. That's why I'm going with the BSPCA. My plan is to ask my cousin if we could go over for a couple of hours to meet the pups, her house is WONDERFUL and near the beach, we can WALK there..!! Anyways, then we'll tell her about the BSPCA, and how they'll find them great homes and etc. I'm sure she'll let us take them there. Because, if she wants to sell, most likey a bad owner will come up..believe you me, I have lives here most of my life and understand the dog world here. Many times I've fallen for the "Puppies for Sale add"....it's really bad.

My second plan (Plan B :evilbat: ) is to ask her if I could find someone to the pups to, keep them at my house in the kitchen, then find someone searching for pups through Rowie's trainer, who knows the whole dog community of Bahrain by heart.

*Yawn* Gosh, I'm really tired! I need to think this out! Tomorow night I'll call my cousin and talk it over...thanks for the input and advice guys! :D

[GoldenLuv]

I think that since you care so much about the pups that you should try and find a home that is suitable for them. It sounds like you would be better than she would at finding proper homes. Don't know about you taking them until you find homes because I know how parents can be...
I think that it is better off selling the pups so that she does not breed them...it sounds like she is in it for the money. These pups need to get out of the heat. Is there some sort of shelter outside that provides shade?
Well luck to you Rowie...hope that you can place these pups in a better home :D

They lost a pregnant dog :o !! Did they ever find her...? They sound like they are really not responsible people :-?

I love your avatar!!

[Guest Anonymous]

I agree with Daisysmom. Think the pups would be better off in someone elses hands. If she doesnt want them she wont make them happy.
Also, why dont you ask her if she is sure it is the pups smelling up the place and not the cats?? No offense to cat lovers but they can really stink up a house... quick!

[DogPaddle]

Sounds like you've got a handle on it Rowie - good luck!

Also, why dont you ask her if she is sure it is the pups smelling up the place and not the cats?? No offense to cat lovers but they can really stink up a house... quick!

Cats do not smell . . . litter boxes smell . . . hmph.
(in my best peeved cat lovers tone of voice) :lol:

It could be cats but it probably won't make any differnece because they are keeping the dogs out for relig. reasons in the end.

I guess cats are ok for muslims then?

[Deez]

Rowie, the way you described the owner, I think I know who she is!! And I know how she got those pups!! It was a birthday present, and she is not fit enough to own dogs. Rowie, there's nothing you can do to stop her and her family, it's their choice, but what you CAN do is try to help, your plan B was a good idea, or you can ask your cousin to talk to her and tell her that what she is doing is wrong....? I don't know... I say all you CAN do to help is find a good dog owner who is fit enough to buy them. What else CAN you do?

To answer your question DogPaddle, yes, cats are ok with muslims. They say that if you are a muslim, you cannot let your dog in the house. I'm not sure why.