Star was $150 from a local rescue, which included vaccinations, spay, a vet visit at the vet of my choice, and $1200 worth of open-heart surgery.


Primabella: I've gotten some flak for stating that I intend to get a puppy from a breeder this summer. Excuse me people, but I want a puppy whose parents I can meet, and whos future health can be at least somewhat predicted by looking at the health of the line. What's wrong with that?

I have found a WONDERFUL breeder in my area, I have called four of her references and heard of only one problem (which was really the new owner's fault, not the breeder's). I've met the mother of my puppy-to-be, and the father will be here from NC very soon, so I can meet him too! If I end up getting a male puppy from her he should run $450 - $600.


(Oh...My boyfriend's family dog was $400 at a flea market.....)