Puppy saved from stabbing now for sale online

[joeybee12]

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. - A pit bull puppy that was saved by a Mission Viejo rescue group after being stabbed seven times by its owner is now for sale on Craigslist for $300.

Erin Lup adopted the 14-month-old bluenose pit bull after her ex-boyfriend stabbed it Jan. 21. She posted an ad on the Web site Craigslist on Tuesday.

The ad says the puppy, Azure, is lovable but Lup finds it difficult to keep a large animal

The dog recovered from surgery costing $5,000, which was paid for by the nonprofit Pet Rescue Center.

Dr. Matthew Wheaton, who runs the rescue group, was dismayed to hear Lup was trying to sell the dog. He says he called her and offered to help find Azure a stable home.

Lup couldn't be reached for comment.

Her ex-boyfriend, Justin Carrafield, is serving time for animal cruelty.


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Let's see, rescuers shell out $5000 and the woman takes him, only to try and sell him for $300...are there any laws that say the rescue group can go take this poor dog back and try to find it a good home and while they're at it, give this idiot woman a good lecture?

[WillParkinson]

1. Most rescues and animal shelters insist...

That if you cannot give a permanent home to the furry one you adopt you must return it to them. You are not allowed to resell them.

[Critters2]

2. The Humane Society whose board I served on had this in all adoption

contracts. But, if they didn't consider this an adoption, they probably didn't have her sign a contract. I don't understand why they gave the animal veterinary care, and then returned it to the same environment where it had been stabbed. She should have been required to sign the dog over in the first place.

[WillParkinson]

4. Agreed!

100% wholeheartedly.

[xultar]

15. No Adoption. I thought the owner was selling the dog after the adoption group fixed it for her.

Because it was her BF who stabbed it.

I'm trying to get them the money to just buy the dog.

[joeybee12]

3. It's too short a story to find out if they did have her sign anything...

...maybe she brought it in and was the one who reported it to the authorities and they figured she was responsible? Just guessing...lots of info missing here.

[MADem]

13. Was the dog somewhat hers in the first place? I don't really know.

It was her ex-boyfriend that stabbed the dog.

Did the dog start out in her house? The article is sort of vague in that regard...

I think she should let the people that helped the dog make arrangements for it.

[xultar]

28. Yes it was. I spoke to the lady @ the rescue place. Can you help keep this kicked.

I'm gonna be traveling in a bit. I'll try with my phone but I just wanna keep it up top.

[MADem]

52. Sure thing, darlin....I stepped away to do a bit of no-fun work, but here's your kick!

[flvegan]

29. That's how our adoption contract reads.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

5. Someone needs to put a stop to that shit --

right now. Unfuckingbelievable. :mad: If she was "having trouble keeping a large animal" she could have returned the pup to the rescue group, not a problem. But she wants to make some money off that pup. :mad: What a sorry excuse for a human being -- she doesn't deserve thing as wonderful as a puppy. :mad:

[maglatinavi]

6. selling puppy

I am sure that the humane society to which I make donations can take the puppy and find a good home for it. This is ridiculous.... I don't know if I actually believe the story ... and who paid the $5k for his veterinary care????

[Hell Hath No Fury]

7. The vet cost was paid for by a rescue group ---

she adopted the pup from the rescue group -- they've been trying to get the pup back one they heard she was trying to sell it. Rescue groups usually have very strict requirements about the animals they adopt out -- selling the adopted animal would usually be in direct violation of the adoption agreement.

[joeybee12]

8. Yeah, she's laying low...

...knwoing she's broken the rules...I want to camp out by her home and rush in and grab that puppy and give it back!

[Hell Hath No Fury]

10. I'll join you!

People like that really piss me off (in case you hadn't noticed! :D )

[joeybee12]

12. I'm only about 300 miles away...

it's a weekend trip easy!

[xultar]

9. Shit. I'm donating $300 bucks to the group so they can buy the dang dog

and then place it.
What a fucker that woman is for selling it. OK, I just called. I hope they call me back.

Now Open for Adoptions by Appointment and Walk In during normal business hours
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
Sat 7am-3pm
(inside Alicia Pet Care Center)
25800 Jeronimo Rd. Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Director of Operations - Joshua Lanting
e-mail: [e-mail]

Director of Development & Donations/Co-Founder - Blythe Wheaton
e-mail: [e-mail]

Co- Founder - Matthew D. Wheaton, D.V.M.

[joeybee12]

11. Then i am buying you a ...

:beer:

[xultar]

14. Today is travel day!!! Y'all know I love to PWI

[Critters2]

16. Thanks for this info, Xultar. Think I'll send money, too! nt

[xultar]

30. I sent this article to two Pitbull rescues. Hoping they can help or pass the word for help.

[zonkers]

23. Selling it for 300. is not really selling it...I mean you want to put some price on it just to

weed out the dirtbag crazies from coming by.

[xultar]

27. Well why not give it to the rescue group? They paid for the surgery.

[SleeplessInAlabama]

46. I would disagree - $300 buys 2 months of groceries for a dirtbag crazy.

And it's still not her place to sell it for any price after having the medical care donated.

[WillieW]

31. If you are actually walking the talk. Great

[xultar]

32. If you want to fuck with me cuz you think I'm not sincere PM me, don't fuck up the thread.

[WillieW]

35. I made a compliment. I am an animal lover to the max and I would not f up anything this important

I could have chosen my words more carefully. Sorry you took offense

[xultar]

42. I understand. I take my love for animals and what I do for them seriously.

Yesterday I got lambasted just cuz I think differently on the Vick thing than animal-care people on DU think I should
So I'm a little sensitive.

But I will be less so after I start my standard Thursday Airport drinking routine. The flights are delayed and I'm stressed.

Luv Ya...
X

[WillieW]

43. I think we all have days like this. Take care and thanks what you are doing for animals.

[joeybee12]

17. What animal hater is unrecomedning this?

Or is it one of my many sworn enemies here at DU? :shrug:

[xultar]

18. Unrec just means it isn't going to the greatest page. Keep it kicked that is better.

Gives more visibility.

[joeybee12]

19. I still haven't figured out all these new rules!

:crazy:

[xultar]

20. I heard a bloody mary (heavy the on vodka) helps with retaining boring info.

It's true, i read it on the internets.

[joeybee12]

21. Noes! Are you series?

The things you learn!

[xultar]

22. ******ATTENTION****** I talked to a lady from The Pet Rescue Center in CA.

She's not sure how this is going to go down.

BUT...She promised to keep me posted on what happens. They don't have the $300 to buy the dog but they don't even know yet if the lady will even sell them the dog.

But if you'd like to donate now, even $5.00 would help... you can do so by

Going to http://www.thepetrescuecenter.org

They except paypal


The Pet Rescue Center

Now Open for Adoptions by Appointment and Walk In during normal business hours
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
Sat 7am-3pm
(inside Alicia Pet Care Center)
25800 Jeronimo Rd. Ste 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Director of Operations - Joshua Lanting
e-mail: [e-mail]

Director of Development & Donations/Co-Founder - Blythe Wheaton
e-mail: [e-mail]

Co- Founder - Matthew D. Wheaton, D.V.M.

Affordable Spay & Neuter of Orange County

Laguna Hills Plaza (next door to BigLots!)
In Alicia Pet Clinic Old Location
24861Alicia Pkwy, Ste. D
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Toll Free: [phone]
Direct: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Director of Operations - Kenn Nicol
e-mail: [e-mail]
Direct: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Director of Operations - Kenn Nicol
e-mail: [e-mail]

[joeybee12]

24. Thanks for this!

Kick, kick, kick!

[WillieW]

38. Just made a donation. Every bit helps.

[BlueIris]

59. Thanks, xultar. nt

[joeybee12]

25. Kicking this people! Xultar has posted some important information! n/t

[xultar]

26. Kicking for the puppy. I've emailed a few Pitbull blogs for help. Xposted in Pets

[Maru Kitteh]

39. Thanks for what you've done for this puppy. Kicking again - keep us updated.

[REP]

33. "Selling" a dog like a pit for a high dollar amount keeps bunchers, backyard breeders etc away

I don't know the full story here, but at least she is trying to keep the dog out the hands of potential abuses by weeding them out by asking for a sum of money high enough to keep them away. Whether she knows that's ehat she's doing or not really doesn't matter to me, because it's keeping the dog safe.

Yes, the dog should go to the rescue group, but I don't know the full story and it seems she is at least making an effort to see he goes to a safe home.

[Obama2012]

34. She's trying to make a buck, she should send it back to the rescue group

Selling a pit on craigslist is a good way to have it end up in dogfights.

[WillieW]

36. Totally agree with you.

[joeybee12]

37. I agree...she's trying to make a buck...how the heck is someone unversed in

pet adoption going to be able to tell if some stranger on e-bay will treat the dog well?

[ConsAreLiars]

56. You are equating "People without $300 to spend on a pet" with "dirtbags" and

"people with more than $300 to spend on a pet" with people who actually care for animals! This has to be one of the sickest examples of class/race (which?) based simpleminded stereotyping ever posted on DU, although there have been all too many others.

[The Stranger]

66. Oh bullshit. She is a dirtbag if I ever saw one.

I've been called Marxist, and I'm telling you this isn't about class.

300 measly fucking dollars? Forget it.

[Withywindle]

76. There are NO SHORTAGE of places to get a pet for less than $300.

Most shelters will adopt out dogs or cats - fully vet-checked, spayed/neutered, etc - for less than $100. Many of them run extensive networks with vet clinics who will do pet care for low-income people. At least that's the way it is in Chicago, which has a surplus of homeless animals. I paid $60 for adoption fees for my cat, which included spaying, health check, and shots, at Anti-Cruelty Society, and they threw in a 10-lb bag of Science Diet food with the deal!

Of course, they will insist on interviewing you first and checking your references with landlord and vet who cared for past pets, if any. OH the horror.

Oh, and you might not be able to find exactly the specific breed that feeds whatever your fantasy of yourself is. OH the horror.

I admit I look down on people who look for pets on fucking Craigslist. There are so many good dogs and cats in shelters who need homes - go get one! You'll know more about your animal's history and health than you will from some stranger on the Internet. Even if you simply must have a "pure breed" or more exotic pet, care enough about the type of animal to interact with some specialized breeders or Internet communities into that particular type of creature; there are thousands out there, just fucking google. You'll have a much better chance of accidentally educating yourself about the specific pros and cons and individual needs of that kind of critter, at any rate. And it's not a class issue: if you have the net access to cruise Craigslist, you have the net access to google "pit bull rescue community in my area"

[Pharlo]

40. K&R for the pup.

[WillieW]

41. Ditto!

[Pharlo]

44. And again...At least a Kick

[joeybee12]

45. One more kick!

[northernlights]

47. most shelters have contracts that forbid sale of adoptees

usually, they require that the dog, cat or whatever be returned to them if the adopter can't keep for whatever reason.

So it should fall under contract law. I can't imagine any rescue that shells out that kind of rehab money that doesn't have stringent contracts in place...

[Pharlo]

48. Personally, I was under the impression that a

'return to shelter' policy was standard procedure.

Hell, I can still remember the curfluffle that surrounded the Ellen Degeneres Dog/Pet Shelter adoption return policy.

[xultar]

50. This is not an adoption situTion. They helped her out

[Pharlo]

49. If anyone hears how this works out for the poor pup, keep us informed.

And a kick.

[xultar]

51. Will do. Kick

[Neecy]

53. Craigslist doesn't allow you to sell domestic animals

If you ever see such a listing - and some backyard breeders try to sneak them in - be sure to alert on it.

[WillieW]

54. That is news to me. Kick

[Ladyhawk]

55. Absolutely true. It doesn't allow sale of any kind of animal. nt

[SleeplessInAlabama]

57. But they allow "adoptions" with "small rehoming fees". What a joke. n/t

[xultar]

58. Kick

[joeybee12]

60. Kick again!

[xultar]

61. Kickey kickity kick!

[xultar]

62. KICK

[WillieW]

63. have an update?

[WillieW]

64. kick

[xultar]

67. Haven't heard anything. I hopeto hear something Monday. Rescue groups

are busy Thur, Fri and Saturdays.

[WillieW]

70. Please give us an update when you have it. Kick

[The Stranger]

65. Kick.

[Creena]

68. Azure!

I popped my head in to visit with Azure while a dog from the rescue I volunteer with was recovering at the same time. I'm so sad to read what is going on. I'm forwarding this to my rescue because many also grew to love Azure. Maybe they can offer up some cash assistance. Dr. Wheaton happens to be my dog's vet. He's just awesome, and I know he worked so hard to help Azure. Terrible.

[Pharlo]

69. Kick

[WillieW]

71. Kick

[Pharlo]

72. kick

[WillieW]

73. Any news?

[Pharlo]

74. I've heard nothing.

xultar said she'd keep us updated. She also said she'd be more likely to hear something today. I'm pretty much waiting to see if there have been any further developments.

[WillieW]

75. kick -

[Pharlo]

77. kick

[Pharlo]

78. Anyone heard anything further about this?

[Pharlo]

79. Nada?

[Pharlo]

80. This, too, was from -7/30/09, but it's the latest update I could find.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dog-azure-lup-2513379-wheaton-pet

"That ad (Craigs List) was taken down on Wednesday night. A Google search for pit bulls found Azure Thursday morning offered for $500 on k9stud.com."

Further Quote from the article:

On Thursday, Wheaton (the vet) fielded numerous calls from clients and people who had donated for Azure's recovery.

"They all said they wanted to buy her back so that Pet Rescue Center can find her a good home," Wheaton said. "But one of her stipulations is that she wants continued contact. I can't guarantee a family that adopts the dog will let her do that. Everyone is willing to throw down the money to get the dog out of her house."

Sorry, but that is the latest I have found. As to whether or not the pup was sold, I have no idea. If anyone hears anything, please keep us apprised.

Thanks.

[joeybee12]

81. Here's a little bit of an update....

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dog-azure-lup-2513379-wheaton-pet

Sounds like people are willing to buy it back from the woman to give to the shelter so it can find the puppy a home...the issue doesn't appear to be lack of money, but contacting this fool who's selling it.