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11-26-2008, 07:47 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stony Brook, N.Y.
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| Akc classified's puppy broker Hi, everyone ~ First off, my heart goes out to those who purchased precious pups from "Puppies by Marie", here on Long Island. A dear friend of mine purchased my Sweet Danny Boy from her in 1998 after my rescue Yorkie, Little Annie had passed away. Danny was an angel!! Sadly, he had ongoing health problems; one thing after another. He succumbed to a sudden onset of Cancer this past June. Everyone in our Veterinarian's office mourned his lost with me. Danny had an exceptional spirit. With all of the dogs being left behind, during these difficult economic times, I hesitated to seek out purchasing a pup. But, I loved Yorkies so much!!! So, I went to the AKC.org website, wanting feel secure with an honest and caring breeder. Unfortunately, that was not what I ultimately found in their classified ads. I checked off their disclaimer of responsibility for their ads and took a leap of faith with a "breeder" close to where I live. Now, I know that this woman is most likely a puppy broker. The puppy I purchased from her died at 8 wks. of age, after she rushed me to take him when he was only 7 wks. Not only that but she had convinced me to purchase two brothers after I visited the pups at 4 wks., claiming that the pups were so bonded and it would be so much fun. I had even come up with names: Barnum and Bailey! Then, when I went to visit the pups at 6 wks., she gave me a completely different story, telling me that taking one pup at a time would insure my bonding with the pup. She wouldn't show me the other pup. Next thing I know, she's calling me to come and picke up my pup!!! This, after initially claiming that she breeds infrequently, won't allow the pups to leave before 8 wks. and had convinced me to let her give the pup his 12th wk. vaccinations. "Don't tell anyone", she said, "as I would be practicing Veterinary medicine unlawfully". I named him Darcy Daniels. Slept above my head, right on my pillow. Had wee wee pads set up. After proclaiming how trained he was and how wonderfully he ate "kibble", he turned out to be and do neither!! Tough to go on talking about this. Needless to say, this woman was uncaring and impatient with me, AFTER I paid her $600.00 and left with the puppy. In fact, when I called her during the night that little Darcy was failing, she became rude and told me to never call her again. Susan Kanter is advertising in the AKC classifieds, now, for second or third time since I was there. She would not let me into the room where the "mother was". The father was, "with his handler". In hindsight, I ask you all to read between the lines with this woman. Her home is here, on Long Island, NY. |
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11-27-2008, 12:54 AM | #2 |
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| Sorry for all you went through on trying to get a new puppy. There are some real uncaring crooks out there.
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11-27-2008, 04:49 AM | #3 |
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| That is awful. I am so sorry for what you went through. I am constantly shocked at how people can treat puppies like any other commodity...Its sick.
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12-04-2008, 07:35 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stony Brook, N.Y.
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| Thank you ~ Thank you, for your heart felt responses. Truly did break my heart. Have to wonder if it's actually right for a REAL Breeder to let a precious Yorkie puppy go before 8 wks. of age. When I think about how that Susan Kanter played upon my emotions, it bothers me deeply. Thank you, again. With love ~ Catherine |
12-04-2008, 08:00 PM | #5 |
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| I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for helping to educate others on bad breeders. I hope your heart soon heals!
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12-04-2008, 08:07 PM | #6 |
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| Have you posted anything in the breeder review forum? I think that will help to get the word out even better! Sorry about your horrible experience.
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12-04-2008, 08:08 PM | #7 |
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| That is terrible. You must be so angry with that woman. Sorry for your loss, and your broken heart. Sending positive thoughts your way.
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12-04-2008, 08:48 PM | #8 |
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| So sorry to hear about your experience. I just don't know what is wrong with people. How do they sleep at night? Makes me sooo mad !! COCO PEBBLES TRIXIE |
12-04-2008, 09:01 PM | #9 |
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| So sorry for your loss, and bad experiences!! Welcome to YT, hope you find some solace here!!
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12-04-2008, 09:12 PM | #10 |
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| So sorry you had to go through this. That's awful for the breeder to do you like that. Thanks for sharing with us. You may have spared someone heartbreak. Welcome to YorkieTalk, do stay with us. |
12-04-2008, 10:09 PM | #11 |
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| I am sad that your puppy past. Can you report this breeder's bad behavior to AKC? I would not want this breeder advertising on my site. Welcome to Yorkie Talk. |
12-04-2008, 10:14 PM | #12 |
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| I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs! Welcome to YT!!
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12-05-2008, 03:36 AM | #13 |
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| I am truly sorry for your loss
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12-05-2008, 03:44 AM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY
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| I am so sorry for all of the difficult things you have been through. As a fellow Long Islander, I feel fortunate that I did not use this breeder, and I think it's wonderful that you shared your story to help warn others. Unfortunately, no one can warn any future pups she may be responsible for helping bring to the world. With your experience, one can only wonder about the health of all the others... |
01-23-2017, 12:42 PM | #15 |
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| Please clarify, these are two different businesses Hi, you've mentioned two different companies here so I am confused. Are you speaking of Puppies by Marie in hempstead LI or Susan Kanter of Farmingville LI? I just spoke to Susan Kanter today and a business reference of hers and both were positive. She is also accredited on the AKC site. Seems you may have the two mixed up. Please clarify as I may use her as my breeder. Thanks |
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