tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.comments2023-08-17T02:45:16.776-07:00~Canine Capers~Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655937423425589723noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-28840551934999633612018-04-25T09:39:02.509-07:002018-04-25T09:39:02.509-07:00I have been using this to stop my neighbors dogs f...I have been using this to stop my neighbors dogs from constantly barking at us when we are outside, since our neighbors won't take care of the problem. After a short burst, both dogs stop barking and go back inside. Cherokeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605740483533157181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-13584286092500534072017-12-07T03:53:28.356-08:002017-12-07T03:53:28.356-08:00I really loved reading your blog. It was very well...I really loved reading your blog. It was very well authored and easy to understand. Unlike other blogs I have read which are really not that good.Thanks alot!<br /><a href="http://vitalhealthrecipes.com/famotidine-2/" rel="nofollow">vitalhealthrecipes</a><br />johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915780128741556109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-29607586903121973792017-11-10T03:13:41.402-08:002017-11-10T03:13:41.402-08:00OH NO! I already bought a welsh terrier from Joy. ...OH NO! I already bought a welsh terrier from Joy. I wish I had read this prior buying this. This sweet dog, Boo, she is wonderful personally but she has this ongoing itching allergies. Now, it makes senses. Sigh. breaks my heart. WE need to do something here to put a a stop. She is still selling them online as I checked in as I am in search for a second welsh.. now I find this forum. Sigh. Thanks for letting us know and I am doing this now to let you know I am one of them that got welsh through JT.. <br />HSzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455504394812895446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-20828233575036845832017-10-24T19:07:09.480-07:002017-10-24T19:07:09.480-07:00We purchased a Welsh Terrier from Joy in 2013. Af...We purchased a Welsh Terrier from Joy in 2013. After a couple months she developed a terrible allergy itching. We took her to Iowa State Vet college and they did allergy testing and she is allergic to a lot of normal outdoor stuff. We give her Apoquel which really helps control the itch which is quite expensive. Joy has a proven track record of not following proper healthy breeding techniques. Wish we would of seen this post before we bought her. We can afford to give her the medicine so we really rescued her.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03481382012588357276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-1802546584367804342017-06-20T20:44:02.548-07:002017-06-20T20:44:02.548-07:00RE: Joy Thomas. My 5 year old male Welsh Terrier ...RE: Joy Thomas. My 5 year old male Welsh Terrier purchased from Joy Thomas was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and now with hypothyroidism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-10421891698764964972017-06-08T17:12:34.112-07:002017-06-08T17:12:34.112-07:00Joy Thomas dba Thomas Terriers sells on line, owns...Joy Thomas dba Thomas Terriers sells on line, owns a pet store and meets in restaurant parking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-35457790195299633612017-06-07T19:49:34.512-07:002017-06-07T19:49:34.512-07:00APHIS inspectors found the Thomases failed to:
--...APHIS inspectors found the Thomases failed to:<br /><br />--maintain programs of disease control and prevention, euthanasia, and adequate veterinary care under the supervision of a veterinarian;<br /><br />--develop, document and follow an appropriate plan to provide dogs with the opportunity for exercise;<br /><br />--individually identify dogs;<br /><br />--provide veterinary care to animals in need of care;<br /><br />--provide dogs in outdoor housing facilities protection from the elements;<br /><br />--construct and maintain primary dog enclosures with floors that protect the animals' feet and legs from injury;<br /><br />--maintain primary dog enclosures that are structurally sound and in good repair;<br /><br />--remove excreta from primary enclosures to prevent soiling of the dogs and to reduce disease hazards, insects, pests and odors;<br /><br />--wait until a dog was at least 8 weeks old before delivering it to a purchaser;<br /><br />--detain a puppy for five days before selling it to a purchaser;<br /><br />--deliver the proper records to the purchaser of a dog; and<br /><br />--deliver a health certificate to the purchaser of a dog.<br /><br />http://hudson-imkindofabigdeal.blogspot.com/2013/04/joy-thomas-opens-pet-store-didnt-she.html<br /><br />CHECK THIS OUT!! Educate yourself before purchasing. It is so sad that she continues to sell puppies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-66894194402685789122017-06-07T19:37:13.682-07:002017-06-07T19:37:13.682-07:00During her two year suspension, she continued to d...During her two year suspension, she continued to deal in animals but immediately after her suspension, she obtained a license and had a very large dog auction. She stated at the time she was getting out of the dog business. Her violations of the Animal Welfare Act began almost immediately after she obtained a new license, and she most certainly did not get out of the dog business. In June of 2000, USDA reports she had over 200 adult breeding dogs and 93 puppies.-<br />She again had another auction in October 2002 stating that she was getting out of the wholesale business and not going to have a USDA license any longer. She stated that she was only going to act as a pet shop (which is not regulated by USDA). Then in March, 2004 she had yet another auction.<br /><br />http://hudson-imkindofabigdeal.blogspot.com/2013/04/joy-thomas-opens-pet-store-didnt-she.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-79769239612557728692017-04-15T18:20:55.728-07:002017-04-15T18:20:55.728-07:00Do not buy any dog from Thomas Terriers. You will...Do not buy any dog from Thomas Terriers. You will only have veterinarian bills. Genetic hip problems. After reading this blog I know now that the breeder and the vet are well aware of the issues. BEWARE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-58215997342965840462017-04-15T17:44:02.703-07:002017-04-15T17:44:02.703-07:00Purchased a wire fox from Joy 1 year ago. Just spe...Purchased a wire fox from Joy 1 year ago. Just spent $1800.00 on a hip operation. Had I seen this site previously I would not have bought anything from her. NOT A REPUTABLE BREEDERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-40483867453552322862017-01-24T21:55:49.072-08:002017-01-24T21:55:49.072-08:00http://hudson-imkindofabigdeal.blogspot.com/2013/0...http://hudson-imkindofabigdeal.blogspot.com/2013/04/joy-thomas-opens-pet-store-didnt-she.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-55328958068484630542016-03-13T10:41:21.763-07:002016-03-13T10:41:21.763-07:00I unfortunately purchased my puppy from Joy Thomas...I unfortunately purchased my puppy from Joy Thomas as well. At the time her website was just a litter of Australian Shepherds, so I thought that's all she was breeding (word to the wise, if they are breeding multiple different breeds then it's usually a puppy mill). Then I started to see she was posting different kinds of dogs, and I was worried while waiting for my pup. From the moment we received him, we knew something was wrong. His demeanor has never been an outgoing and crazy Aussie. Instead he was extremely shy, scared of humans and other animals, to this day (he's 5 now), he shrinks back thinking someone will hit him if they raise their hand too fast (and we've never spanked him or anything). Fast forward to his 1st birthday, he was diagnosed with luxating patellas and hip dysplasia. I sent an e-mail to Joy letting her know so that she won't continue to breed the parents anymore (I didn't want a refund or to return my baby, I love him with all my heart). She wrote back a nasty e-mail about how I caused my dog harm and that none of the things I stated were genetic, when they definitely are! It makes me sad to think about what my baby must have gone through. I pray for all the other dogs every day. Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237306183166405200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-74147078457069884342016-03-09T21:14:54.503-08:002016-03-09T21:14:54.503-08:00Re: Joy Thomas. We bought a wheaten from Joy, and ...Re: Joy Thomas. We bought a wheaten from Joy, and he had multiple congenital health problems, including eyes, skin, and lack of cartilage in his hip sockets that caused constant pain for our poor dog. My vet sent her a letter detailing the issues with our dog, and insisted that she no longer breed those parents. She contacted me to recommend a vet in the Ozarks who would "give me a deal" on hip surgery for my dog. My sons are allergic to dogs, or I would head to the shelter for our pets. Do not buy an animal from Joy Thomas!Anne Meekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772392746815023093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-78266424285570147772016-02-12T22:50:31.957-08:002016-02-12T22:50:31.957-08:00I bought my male Welsh Terrier from Joy Thomas alm...I bought my male Welsh Terrier from Joy Thomas almost three years ago. I thought I was lucky to even find a Welsh breeder after having done a search resulting in just a few nationwide, most quite a distance from me . Now I'm just horrified to think my little guy started life in such conditions! No red flags went up when they offered to "meet half way". Two other purchasers were doing the same when I arrived. All went well with a signed vet's report, vaccination records and registration papers. Buddy has been perfectly healthy from the first visit to my own vet and every appointment since. He's a perfectly confirmed and colored Welsh who is so very loving, smart, playful and all terrier! Guess I'm a lucky one given all the horrific things reported about Joy Thomas. Wouldn't trade my guy for the world. I too feel as though I have rescued him. He's a wonderful, friendly companion who knows no strangers and woos everyone with his handsome good looks and charming personality. He's snuggling with me and giving sweet licks as I write this. To think that I was actually thinking of sending an update and photos to her like those she shows on her website! Now I honestly doubt their validity. Of course, my caveat is don't support this puppy mill in any way! Sad and heartbreaking. I'm just grateful to have Buddy and to warn others against Joy Thomas......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-73108613004160494662015-11-22T19:13:34.095-08:002015-11-22T19:13:34.095-08:00Since our Wire Fox Terrier just got put down our f...Since our Wire Fox Terrier just got put down our family decided we wanted to get a Welsh Terrier. One member decided we should go back to Thomasterrieris.com till I found this post and realized that this is not a good place to get a dog. We bought a Wire Fox Terrier from Joy back in 2004. We recently just put him down after developing DM (Degenerative myelopathy) @ the age of 12. Unfortunately our dog had allergies and all types of problems. I can say we spent north 10k on vet bills and surgeries. This is probably a breeder you want to stay away from if this many people have written negative reviews. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-151426907698341312015-10-06T13:52:02.062-07:002015-10-06T13:52:02.062-07:00God, thanks so much. Apparently she's still at...God, thanks so much. Apparently she's still at it. I listed my foster dog on Craigslist and she e-mailed me. She only identified herself as "Linda," but I have a caller ID that identified her as "Linda Gall," so I Googled her. Phew. You saved me some heartbreak, man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-17531287945717117872015-07-29T12:11:14.076-07:002015-07-29T12:11:14.076-07:00We bought a weimaraner puppy from Joy in 2004. He...We bought a weimaraner puppy from Joy in 2004. He was extremely anxious from the moment we brought him home. She said they bred for large, calm males. Our boy was small for a male (about 70 pounds), and he barked and paced constantly. After years of behavioral modification training, homeopathic remedies, and eventually medication; he sadly became so anxious and self-destructive he was dangerous to himself and our children. After a particualarly disturbing episode, and declining physical health (down to 56 pounds even though he ate constantly), we euthanized him. It was a horrible and very sad experience. Our veterinarians believed he had congenital issues that led to his behavioral problem. He also struggled with bad allergies (ear infections, anal gland issues, poor/thin coat) his whole life. We have another weimaraner with none of this issues (different breeder). After we purchased Henry, I emailed Joy several times for pictures of his parents and more information on the temperment of his parents. We never received a response. I was not surprised to see her name on the list for puppy mills. It saddens me that I contributed to her bottom line and to the further exploitation of those poor breeding dogs. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-20132049187112071652015-02-27T23:02:51.266-08:002015-02-27T23:02:51.266-08:00Pets that have salmonella may or may not show symp...Pets that have salmonella may or may not show symptoms as some pets can be carriers and not get ill.How To Keep It In The Familyhttp://www.howtokeepitinthefamily.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-22312246221838285822015-01-29T21:56:35.848-08:002015-01-29T21:56:35.848-08:00Re: Joy Thomas
My Irish Terrier has Atopic Dermati...Re: Joy Thomas<br />My Irish Terrier has Atopic Dermatitis which he developed before one year of age. He takes Atopica every 3 to 4 days to keep it under control. Very expensive and will need to take it for life or he is miserable. His feet literally looked like raw hamburger and would again if he stopped the medication. We also got a Welsh terrier from JT a few weeks after we got the Irish. Of course this was before we were aware of the skin issues. We noticed after a couple months that he wad limping, discovered he had Calves Perths disease. He underwent AFO surgery. ..about $3000.00. He is doing well but is unable to jump onto the couch or chair. We have steps for him to use. No...nothing good to say about JT. Totally irresponsible breeder to say the least. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-26572786607286624432015-01-16T16:02:30.951-08:002015-01-16T16:02:30.951-08:00I found a dog and received this email:
From: Kimb...I found a dog and received this email: <br />From: Kimberly <3ae30d11b6f9361e94b5a112e1782022@reply.craigslist.org><br />To: h2mzq-4848762854@comm.craigslist.org <br />Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 9:00 AM<br />Subject: found maltese?<br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Hi there I know I'm not the owner of the little guy. But I will definitely adopt in a second. for the past 2 years my husband and I have been talking about adding a fluffy member into our family. <br />To spoil to look after, and to provide a great loving home with bed, name tags, clothes, the best kind of food, and just lots of TLC. <br /><br />I'm a mother of two wonderful kids (3 year old boy and 6 month old daughter) we live in a big house and with 1 acre of yard. We both work full time but I work at home to take care of my kids so if you're looking for someone that has time. We are the perfect fit. <br />There's also a vet that's 5 minutes away walking. So shot and check ups are not an issue. <br />We don't have any other pets in the house so the little one would be very spoiled. <br />We also have a dog park 10 minutes away and my husband and I take the kids to the park every Sunday for family day out. Activities is necessary in our daily lives.<br /><br />What I'm looking for is a puppy (can be adult dog as well) small, medium, or large it doesn't matter because we have a big back yard and house but I am looking for an inside dog only because I don't like them living outside in the crazy, bipolar weather we have. <br />I'm looking for a dog that loves kids. Will not bite (aggressively) nibbling because he/she is teething is normal.<br />I want a dog that will sleep on the bed at night and cuddle with me. <br />Potty training, not necessarily needed only because I can train him myself. <br />We are home all day everyday so leaving him for hours in a day is unacceptable. <br /><br />Anyways I know this is long but just letting you know about me and my family I hope you consider us. <br /><br />Thank you for reading <br /><br />http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/laf/4848762854.html<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone<br /><br />------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Original craigslist post:<br />http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/laf/4848762854.html<br />About craigslist mail:<br />http://craigslist.org/about/help/email-relay<br />Please flag unwanted messages (spam, scam, other):<br />http://craigslist.org/mf/d906b791cbae061a59a1454bb1f75cf7fee8325c.1<br />------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-75624392052563863362014-12-23T13:40:13.043-08:002014-12-23T13:40:13.043-08:00I bought a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy from ...I bought a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy from Joy Thomas in 1998. He just turned 16 1/2 years old on December 16 and has the joy of my life. No complaints and no regrets whatsoever!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-67878434618001989422014-12-21T07:54:41.018-08:002014-12-21T07:54:41.018-08:00We had the same experience. We love our pup and h...We had the same experience. We love our pup and he is definitely a wire fox, so I feel I rescued him, but I am notw constantly worried what the future may hold for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-32901660255472375182014-11-08T15:37:00.404-08:002014-11-08T15:37:00.404-08:00I got a welsh terrier from Joy Thomas about 2 year...I got a welsh terrier from Joy Thomas about 2 years ago. I was so excited when i saw her picture i paid my deposit and i couldn't wait to get her the following week Joy was great to work with and answered any of my concerns.. During that week waiting period i did some research and saw that Joy was arrested a long time ago for puppy mill issues and all the negative posts about her. I was devastated thinking i was going to get a puppy with a bunch of issues and i would be supporting a puppy mill. I was already in love with her and when i got her she was perfect. She is beautiful, smart, crazy, and glued to my hip. I feel like i rescued her because i know she doesnt belong with anyone else but me. So be cautious, but also know that there are puppies there that deserve a good home. Make her be a responsible breeder by visiting the location if you plan on getting a puppy from her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-13956375488934586652014-11-02T19:27:43.726-08:002014-11-02T19:27:43.726-08:00I bought a Fox Terrier from Thomas Terriers about ...I bought a Fox Terrier from Thomas Terriers about 6 months ago. I didn't see this or I would have passed. I did go an pick the puppy up at her home, she did offer to have someone meet us for an extra fee. She did have a large kennel with about 25 dogs that I could see. She has a small house, which she seems to be using for the moms with pups. She did give us a love of information, CKC papers, I thought the dogs were AKC.<br />My puppy had pink on her nose, and I was assured that the nose would change to all black in a month or two. I checked on the net, and yes they are born with pink noses that change to black. I didn't get to see the inside of the dog house. She didn't show me anymore of her pups. I did get a strange feeling, even though we did go to her.We were tired after the 13 hour drive from Nashville.<br />Now at 6 months my dog is cute, but her nose is still pink in places, I can tell it won't change. She hasn't had a hair cut yet and doesn't need one. She doesn't have the Fox Terrier beard, and her legs are bald. At this rate it might be another 6 months before she has enough hair to trim.<br />This is why I started to really think there was something up with Joy. My dog does have a sweet personality but, she really is more of what you would expect to find at the pound as a mixed breed and not a pure Fox. She wasn't worth the money I spent for her. Most people tell me she looks like Eddie from the TV show Frazier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-58142313927411536502014-10-03T07:16:33.692-07:002014-10-03T07:16:33.692-07:00I bought from Joy in 2010 and have no complaints.I bought from Joy in 2010 and have no complaints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com