Ok - so I just posted about our puppy-to-be, but now we might not get him for 2 more weeks! They won't release him until he's nuetered, which he's scheduled for in 2weeks. I called and cried, they said we could have him, but I have to take him the day I pick him up, faxed info and all that. I thought that sounded great, until I started calling vets! Most won't do it - he's too young, only 3 1/2 months! I found 1 who would and I guess he's scheduled to have it done anyway...
I don't know what to do, plus now I'm concerened about his health. Should I try to find a vet that will lie about it? Say they did it, so we can have him and then take him when he's older?
I'm so torn! Help!
We just found out that he will be taken by the shelter today. So we will have him home by Christmas Eve! What a great holiday!
thanks to all for your input!
Don't rush it and if there's a vet who will lie about it -stay far way from that vet!
If puppy is a Christmas gift, put a photo in a box with a new collar and leash and some chew toys!
It's more important that you get your puppy at the right age and time for the puppy, not on Christmas Day (which I am not a big fan of anyway). You did not say where you were getting the puppy from, but many more shelters and rescue groups these days will not adopt out a puppy or kitten without having the surgery done first, just to ensure that it gets done and no more litters are born.
More vets now are doing them at younger ages - the standard has been 6 months but with the move toward early spay/neuter as part of the adoption requirements from shelters, more are willing to do it sooner. It may depend on how much the puppy weighs at the time too - a pup that weighs 20 lb at 3 months is a better surgical patient than one that is 2 lb.
No vet should lie about anything, much less lie to allow someone to adopt a puppy by circumventing a shelter's or breeder's stipulations. Any vet found to be committing that kind of deception could have disciplinary action brought against them. If you found one that has agreed to do the surgery at this age, then there's your answer. But it would still be better if you waited until the holiday craziness was over.
Please don't find a vet who will lie. You won't be able to trust him or her for anything else. There are reasons for waiting until the puppy is older before having this surgery. I haven't read your previous post, but please remember that a puppy is a living creature. Is this four-footed baby a Christmas gift? Get someone to take a picture of him and wrap the picture for Christmas day, and let the family know he'll show up in person when he's big enough to manage your household - er, be part of your household.
I agree with the others. Don't use a vet that will lie. And please don't bring a rescue puppy home into holiday chaos. Wait to bring him home until the holiday madness is calmed back down and your life is returning to the normal routine. A picture or a stuffed animal with a photo attached to it, and a new collar, leash, bedding, toys and treats will suffice for under the Christmas tree.
You could even wrap a frame that you will later use to take a photo of pup's homecoming!
Ditto what Mary L said. He will be a wonderful addition to your home/family and just as special whether he is there in person or a picture of him is. If a picture isn't possible, wrapped items a puppy needs would be fun, treats, collar, leash, etc..... This can add to the fun and family stories about how you got your new family member! Plus a little later, you will be able to give him the care and attention he needs and deserves without the hectic Holiday.
I rescued one of my dogs as a puppy, and she had to be spayed at the shelter, so they did it when she was 4 months old. It was fine. I don't know why you're in a rush for this pup, but if it's for Christmas, I agree with everyone that a picture will suffice. Don't get a vet who will lie for you - that person is not a good doctor.
I know it's hard to wait for something as exciting as a puppy! It is best to wait and bring him home neutered. Our puppy was neutered at eight weeks old, but we adopted him from the shelter and we couldn't take him home until the surgery was done. We had to wait a bit longer, but it was worth the wait. Do what's best for the puppy and wait. It'll be hard but worth it!
B.:
This is so sad, but do not push to have the puppy neutered so early. We picked up our 3 month old puppy and had an agreement when the puppy was 6 months old (in a contract), that we would neuter the puppy.
Try this, contract with the owner that you WILL have the puppy neutered at 6 months and will furnish proof.
Best of luck.
S. H
hmm, my vet doesn't do that until 6 months. however, i just got a rescue puppy several months ago and they require the puppy to be neutered asap. my vet said they make exceptions when there is a contract involved.. and it's a rescue puppy etc. maybe tell the vet your situation and ask if they make exceptions?
When I was a vet tech in the late 80's early 90's the guidelines were six months for dogs and cats. They can be done much earlier without complications, especially for males. My dog, who is ten now, had it done when she was four months old. I don't think you will find a vet that will lie for you. Good luck.
The Humane Society here won't release a pup until they do the surgery - and this is from ages ago when we got a pup for youngest. They do it to be sure it's done - and they take care of all follow-up etc. Don't most vets charge later by the size of the dog??
(Sadly our dog passed earlier this year - about 14 years old - and dgd wants a puppy now! LOL! However, we will be waiting until after all the holidays! And she's been bitten, so have to watch her reactions to see what will be best!)
