Best of Craigslist: Evolution of a Pet Ad

Found on Craigslist late Monday night when I should be getting ready for bed and not looking for ridiculous stuff on Craigslist:

Week 1: Ad #1

Purebread Yorkie puppies for sale 6 weeks old 3 girls @ $450 2 boys @ $400!! Parents on site! Hurry these won’t last!!!

Week 2: Ad #2

Purebred Yorkie puppies for rehoming – eating solid food – rehoming fee applies 2 girls 2 boys!! Parents on site. These are going fast!!!

Week 3: Ad #3
Please don’t flag this ad – I’m not a breeder.
Purebred Yorkie puppies for adoption – 8 weeks old – email about rehoming fee. 2 girls 1 boy.

Week 4: Ad #4
YOU IDIOTS ON THE CL POLICE NEED TO GET A LIFE. I AM NOT A BREEDER. IF THESE PUPPIES END UP IN THE POUND ITS YOUR FAULT.
Purebred Yorkie puppies for adoption – 9 weeks old – email about rehoming fee. 1 girl 1 boy.

Week 6: Ads # 5 and 6 (posted a day apart)

Purebred Yorkie puppy for adoption – 10 weeks old – female. I have to rehome because of allergies. Rehoming fee does apply. To a good home only.

Yorkie puppy for rehoming – 10 weeks old – male. I have to rehome because I’m moving. I hate to see this one go – rehoming fee applies to ensure a good home.

Week 7: Ad #7

Pure Heart Rescue: 11 week old owner surrender purebred male Yorkie puppy. He is UTD on his shots and neutered. A vet reference and a home visit is required. Re-homing fee: $100.

Eeek… Here’s a link to the original Craigslist posting.

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