Big Dawg Farm Great Dane Puppy died due to Birth defect-breeder ignores situation West Liberty Ohio

Before I begin I would like to make it clear I have sympathy for anyone that loses a pet. I am a pet owner myself and could not imagine. I had purchased a great dane pup from Sarah Lattimer as well back on 9/11/06. When I traveled the two hours to her home I was welcomed by several large adult danes that resided in large metal fences. They had dog houses the size of sheds that were air conditioned and heated. When I chose my dog, they all seemed of good health. I am not a Vet nor is the breeder but I didn't see anything wrong with any of the dogs. They seemed very happy and quite intelligent. The breeder even stated that if at anytime I ever decided that I couldn't take care of the dog or changed my mind, that I could bring the dog back to her and she would find him a home or keep him.

Since then my dog now known as Sir Bruce William Banner (Bruce) is in good health and happy. My Vet has found nothing wrong with him and adores him as much as me.

In response to the report filed about the unfortunate puppy who ended up passing before surgery began, I would like to pay my respects to the owner. This is my question to you, if the breeder nor yourself felt or did not see any "signs" or "symptoms" from the dog how is anyone to blame? When I purchased my dog, the breeder advised me within a week to bring him to the Vet for his first shots. I am not sure when you had brought your puppy into the Vet BUT don't you think if ANYONE could notice any "signs" or "symptoms" it would be a qualified doctor. I understand you mentioned blood tests came up fine. At that point how could ANYONE be at fault? I know losing a pet is like losing a family member and friend BUT in grieving people tend to blame others that are not at fault. I know that when my Vet was going to neuter my dog, they did vital checks to make sure they could administer the gas etc.... If the puppie's liver was leaking or in poor health, shouldn't your Vet have known this BEFORE trying to do the procedure? That would be equivalent to a surgeon in a human hospital not asking questions or doing a physical prior to an operation.

I am not saying it is the Vet's fault the dog was sick BUT is it the breeder's? Is it yours? Could anyone in the situation prevented the result? There is no answer to that BUT when I met Sarah Lattimer she was a kind professional woman who loved her dogs and was honest and concerned. She was figuring me out as I was her to make sure I was a good owner for one of her dogs. I could tell by the response from the dogs to her she was a good person. I can also say that whenever I had questions how to care for my dog and when I called her I always got a call back.

When a pet passes in situations like these, all a breeder can do is offer condolensces and a refund. I am sure she was upset and felt bad but what more can be done? As far as the liver issue being a genetic defect, then why did no other puppy have this disorder? You may want to research this so called defect and seek a second opinion from another Vet.

Before I begin I would like to make it clear I have sympathy for anyone that loses a pet. I am a pet owner myself and could not imagine. I had purchased a great dane pup from Sarah Lattimer as well back on 9/11/06. When I traveled the two hours to her home I was welcomed by several large adult danes that resided in large metal fences. They had dog houses the size of sheds that were air conditioned and heated. When I chose my dog, they all seemed of good health. I am not a Vet nor is the breeder but I didn't see anything wrong with any of the dogs. They seemed very happy and quite intelligent. The breeder even stated that if at anytime I ever decided that I couldn't take care of the dog or changed my mind, that I could bring the dog back to her and she would find him a home or keep him.

Since then my dog now known as Sir Bruce William Banner (Bruce) is in good health and happy. My Vet has found nothing wrong with him and adores him as much as me.

In response to the report filed about the unfortunate puppy who ended up passing before surgery began, I would like to pay my respects to the owner. This is my question to you, if the breeder nor yourself felt or did not see any "signs" or "symptoms" from the dog how is anyone to blame? When I purchased my dog, the breeder advised me within a week to bring him to the Vet for his first shots. I am not sure when you had brought your puppy into the Vet BUT don't you think if ANYONE could notice any "signs" or "symptoms" it would be a qualified doctor. I understand you mentioned blood tests came up fine. At that point how could ANYONE be at fault? I know losing a pet is like losing a family member and friend BUT in grieving people tend to blame others that are not at fault. I know that when my Vet was going to neuter my dog, they did vital checks to make sure they could administer the gas etc.... If the puppie's liver was leaking or in poor health, shouldn't your Vet have known this BEFORE trying to do the procedure? That would be equivalent to a surgeon in a human hospital not asking questions or doing a physical prior to an operation.

I am not saying it is the Vet's fault the dog was sick BUT is it the breeder's? Is it yours? Could anyone in the situation prevented the result? There is no answer to that BUT when I met Sarah Lattimer she was a kind professional woman who loved her dogs and was honest and concerned. She was figuring me out as I was her to make sure I was a good owner for one of her dogs. I could tell by the response from the dogs to her she was a good person. I can also say that whenever I had questions how to care for my dog and when I called her I always got a call back.

When a pet passes in situations like these, all a breeder can do is offer condolensces and a refund. I am sure she was upset and felt bad but what more can be done? As far as the liver issue being a genetic defect, then why did no other puppy have this disorder? You may want to research this so called defect and seek a second opinion from another Vet.

Before I begin I would like to make it clear I have sympathy for anyone that loses a pet. I am a pet owner myself and could not imagine. I had purchased a great dane pup from Sarah Lattimer as well back on 9/11/06. When I traveled the two hours to her home I was welcomed by several large adult danes that resided in large metal fences. They had dog houses the size of sheds that were air conditioned and heated. When I chose my dog, they all seemed of good health. I am not a Vet nor is the breeder but I didn't see anything wrong with any of the dogs. They seemed very happy and quite intelligent. The breeder even stated that if at anytime I ever decided that I couldn't take care of the dog or changed my mind, that I could bring the dog back to her and she would find him a home or keep him.

Since then my dog now known as Sir Bruce William Banner (Bruce) is in good health and happy. My Vet has found nothing wrong with him and adores him as much as me.

In response to the report filed about the unfortunate puppy who ended up passing before surgery began, I would like to pay my respects to the owner. This is my question to you, if the breeder nor yourself felt or did not see any "signs" or "symptoms" from the dog how is anyone to blame? When I purchased my dog, the breeder advised me within a week to bring him to the Vet for his first shots. I am not sure when you had brought your puppy into the Vet BUT don't you think if ANYONE could notice any "signs" or "symptoms" it would be a qualified doctor. I understand you mentioned blood tests came up fine. At that point how could ANYONE be at fault? I know losing a pet is like losing a family member and friend BUT in grieving people tend to blame others that are not at fault. I know that when my Vet was going to neuter my dog, they did vital checks to make sure they could administer the gas etc.... If the puppie's liver was leaking or in poor health, shouldn't your Vet have known this BEFORE trying to do the procedure? That would be equivalent to a surgeon in a human hospital not asking questions or doing a physical prior to an operation.

I am not saying it is the Vet's fault the dog was sick BUT is it the breeder's? Is it yours? Could anyone in the situation prevented the result? There is no answer to that BUT when I met Sarah Lattimer she was a kind professional woman who loved her dogs and was honest and concerned. She was figuring me out as I was her to make sure I was a good owner for one of her dogs. I could tell by the response from the dogs to her she was a good person. I can also say that whenever I had questions how to care for my dog and when I called her I always got a call back.

When a pet passes in situations like these, all a breeder can do is offer condolensces and a refund. I am sure she was upset and felt bad but what more can be done? As far as the liver issue being a genetic defect, then why did no other puppy have this disorder? You may want to research this so called defect and seek a second opinion from another Vet.

Before I begin I would like to make it clear I have sympathy for anyone that loses a pet. I am a pet owner myself and could not imagine. I had purchased a great dane pup from Sarah Lattimer as well back on 9/11/06. When I traveled the two hours to her home I was welcomed by several large adult danes that resided in large metal fences. They had dog houses the size of sheds that were air conditioned and heated. When I chose my dog, they all seemed of good health. I am not a Vet nor is the breeder but I didn't see anything wrong with any of the dogs. They seemed very happy and quite intelligent. The breeder even stated that if at anytime I ever decided that I couldn't take care of the dog or changed my mind, that I could bring the dog back to her and she would find him a home or keep him.

Since then my dog now known as Sir Bruce William Banner (Bruce) is in good health and happy. My Vet has found nothing wrong with him and adores him as much as me.

In response to the report filed about the unfortunate puppy who ended up passing before surgery began, I would like to pay my respects to the owner. This is my question to you, if the breeder nor yourself felt or did not see any "signs" or "symptoms" from the dog how is anyone to blame? When I purchased my dog, the breeder advised me within a week to bring him to the Vet for his first shots. I am not sure when you had brought your puppy into the Vet BUT don't you think if ANYONE could notice any "signs" or "symptoms" it would be a qualified doctor. I understand you mentioned blood tests came up fine. At that point how could ANYONE be at fault? I know losing a pet is like losing a family member and friend BUT in grieving people tend to blame others that are not at fault. I know that when my Vet was going to neuter my dog, they did vital checks to make sure they could administer the gas etc.... If the puppie's liver was leaking or in poor health, shouldn't your Vet have known this BEFORE trying to do the procedure? That would be equivalent to a surgeon in a human hospital not asking questions or doing a physical prior to an operation.

I am not saying it is the Vet's fault the dog was sick BUT is it the breeder's? Is it yours? Could anyone in the situation prevented the result? There is no answer to that BUT when I met Sarah Lattimer she was a kind professional woman who loved her dogs and was honest and concerned. She was figuring me out as I was her to make sure I was a good owner for one of her dogs. I could tell by the response from the dogs to her she was a good person. I can also say that whenever I had questions how to care for my dog and when I called her I always got a call back.

When a pet passes in situations like these, all a breeder can do is offer condolensces and a refund. I am sure she was upset and felt bad but what more can be done? As far as the liver issue being a genetic defect, then why did no other puppy have this disorder? You may want to research this so called defect and seek a second opinion from another Vet.