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09-15-2015, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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| Bad breeder: Little yorkie kiss (deana machado) Do not purchase a puppy from Deana Machado unless you want the risk of her coldly keeping your puppy on pickup day 20 minutes before your pickup time -- even after she has accepted all the money and confirmed pickup of puppy the night before. My boyfriend and I decided that we both needed a dog after dealing with a few tragic situations that accumulated over the past year; my boyfriend’s brother passed away four months ago (we had to adapt to him being healthy one minute, and the next he’s on life-support and brain-dead from a horrendous work-place accident) and I was at the same time dealing with some tragic personal family issues. So we decided that we needed a puppy to cheer up the energy in our house — plus we were ready to expand our family. We purchased a $3300 baby yorkie in Edmonton from Little Yorkie Kiss. We communicated with Deana Machado on a regular basis for 5 weeks straight with the guarantee of ownership. We met Deana & puppy in person at her house, she sent us pictures/videos of the dog on a regular basis, continually referring to the dog as “ours.” A down-payment of $300 dollars was given to reserve the puppy on day one of contact with Deana. A few weeks later $1500 was e-transferred to Deana after we met her in person to solidify the transaction and client relationship (I’ll add that Deana accepted the money with no hesitation). Soon after 4 weeks of consistent & positive communication between Deana, myself, and my boyfriend, we reserved pickup day for September 4. I took the day off of work (unpaid might I add), my boyfriend took his two week paid vacation to thoroughly train puppy, and we purchased everything that Deana recommended us to and setup our apartment in preparation for puppy. We then very anxiously counted down the days until we got to welcome our fur-baby into our home. But, our excitement was immediately brought to a damper when Deana called us two days before our first pick up day — claiming that puppy was sick and that she refused to sell us a sick puppy. We took her word seriously and were grateful for her concern. Although we were disappointed that pickup day was delayed, we generously reassured her that we were willing to wait until he got better and again counted down the days anxiously waiting for good news on his health — hoping that next weekend we’d have him in our arms this time; it was a very prolonged and emotional week. We were excited, worried about puppy, and desperate for any information regarding the dog’s status, so we could reserve another official pick up day. A few days later our anxiety and stress was diminished when Deana texted us with fantastic news: our puppy was eating again and 100% healthy. We were so excited and immediately booked our new pick up date on September 12. Again we had a few more days to countdown, until we finally would have fur-baby in our arms for real this time. We thoroughly cleaned our apartment for hours, set up the puppy bed, filled the food and water dish — we did everything to make our apartment near perfect for puppy. We couldn’t even sleep at night we were so excited for pickup day. The day before pickup we e-transferred Deana the remaining $1500 (again she accepted the money without hesitation). And she even reconfirmed our pickup day : September 12 at 10:00 am. Up until this point my boyfriend and I were very pleased with Deana’s business etiquette and client treatment. In-fact I kept recommending her as a breeder to everyone I knew and I kept gloating about how I couldn’t wait to write her a fantastic review. But then the morning of pickup, Deana Machado’s treatment to us did a complete 180 for no reason at all and instead of writing the optimistic review that I’d been working up in my head for days, I’m now writing a review on Deana’s cruel, selfish, and insensitive business etiquette. At 9:10 am on September 12, my boyfriend and I left our house and were on our way to Deana’s house to pickup Rufus (puppy) for 10:00 am. While driving on the Anthony Henday on our way, my boyfriend receives an insensitive text from Deana stating that “she’s decided to keep the dog for herself.” Immediately my boyfriend called to confront her while parked in front of her house and she refused to speak to us face-to-face, literally arguing with my boyfriend while he broke down on the phone. He begged and pleaded with her not to do this, and Deana continued to deny us the dog that we had been anxiously preparing for. She said “I’ve done nothing wrong.” She kept coldly and egotistically defending her decision telling us how the dog was hers and she didn’t have to give him to us. My boyfriend continued to cry in hysteria explaining to her how important this dog means to us and how much we’ve fallen in love with him and how cruel she is for even thinking about doing something like this. And as soon as my boyfriend begins to explain how much he needs this dog to help heal his heart from his brother just dying a few months ago, she said “I don’t have time for this” and she hung up on him. An hour later we found Little Yorkie Kiss Facebook posts, pictures, and videos by Deana that brag about “keeping the puppy.” Deana returned a portion of the money to us shortly after her heartlesss phone call, but it was a bit of an issue receiving the remainder. My boyfriend threatened her with legal action if she didn’t e-transfer the remaining funds and she responded with “legally I don’t have to do anything,” and continued to slander us calling us “immature,” and bragging about “how she’s glad we didn’t get the puppy because we’re such angry people and how she might just go and sell the dog to someone else now.” We found Deana’s heartless behaviour toward us to completely offensive, cruel, selfish, and insensitive. She does not value her clients, she puts herself and needs first and is quite shallow in my opinion. She only wanted to keep puppy after he began growing up because “he was perfect. The cutest of the litter,” (her words). It’s absolutely disgusting that another human being would lead someone on for over 40 days, take their money, retain a client relationship built on open communication, and then completely betray them 20 minutes before the scheduled pick up through a cold form of communication: texting. I would not recommend Deana Machado (owner of Little Yorkie Kiss) to anyone. You take a huge risk investing your time, emotions, and money. She is not trustworthy and will selfishly snatch your puppy if she develops a bond with it during the puppy’s first 10 weeks under her care. That’s the worst fear we all have with adopting children or pets, that someone will steal your money, or worse, deny you of the adoption — especially on the day of. Not only are we left heart broken, grieving, and living in an entire apartment set up for a puppy that no longer exists, but we’re dealing with the emotional pain and anguish that Deana Machado projected onto us for no reason at all. WARNING: You’re taking a huge risk investing your hearts, money, and time with Deana Machado of Little Yorkie Kiss. I highly recommend you looks else where for a breeder. Instead, find a breeder with a reputable reputation within the local community and someone who is actually registered with CKC (she is not). I’m writing this to prevent anyone else from getting burned like we did. |
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09-16-2015, 08:44 AM | #2 |
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| At least you got all of your money back. Karma is a b*tch. One day it will catch up with her. Last edited by yavenay; 09-16-2015 at 08:47 AM. |
09-16-2015, 08:48 AM | #3 |
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09-16-2015, 09:12 AM | #4 |
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| What a disgusting excuse for a human being that woman is...I am deeply sorry for 'the loss' of your puppy because that is what it must feel like for you and your wonderful boyfriend (love his honest emotion and intense effort to change the outcome). Your post is eloquent, detailed, heartfelt and disturbing. Please know that there is a darling little yorkie for you and it will happen and he/she will most assuredly alleviate your pain. You sound like thee best kind of Yorkie parents and when you find your little love, you'll have the happiest, most loving family ever--and that monstrous, unfeeling liar will fade into a shadowy nightmare. I want so much for you and your boyfriend to get your little Yorkie--and I know you will, hopefully sooooon! |
09-16-2015, 09:58 AM | #5 |
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| Have you guys tried a yorkie rescue organization? There are yorkies who need so much love that you two are willing to give. It would be a match made in heaven as wounded souls can help each other to heal. I rescued my last yorkie (so I thought). It turned out she was rescuing me. |
09-16-2015, 10:19 AM | #6 | |
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09-16-2015, 09:53 PM | #7 |
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| Oh my, I'm so terribly sorry for your pain in what should be one of the most beautiful and hopeful situations. I can only count my blessings in my case for my yorkie girl, that I got her despite that another was wanting her before me (she was the only girl in the litter and the other person was willing to get a boy after the breeder"s" worked it out with her, for me). And interestingly enough, she was born on my birthday I'm sure the right one will come to you at the right time. I hope you two will find that "one" soon.
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10-28-2015, 01:19 PM | #8 |
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| This is DEANA from LITTLE YORKIE KISS To "RUFUSYORKIE" There are so many flaws in this story, but of course someone from the outside reading this will NOT know that because they do NOT know the complete and truth story behind your lies! I feel like we breeders can't make any decision on our puppies anymore or we get TRASHED by angry people who are literally having a temper tam-drum when things don't go their way or they don't get what they want. I AM SORRY BUT MONEY DOESN'T BUY MY DECISION TO SAY YES TO A PUPPY WHEN I FEEL MY PUPPY IS NOT GOING TO A SUITABLE HOME! This is a simple case of myself (breeder) refusing a sale of a puppy because this couple was unfit in my opinion and from tips given by a family friend of the couple who knows them very well. This individual nicely contacted me privately letting me know that Kevin Penny (the boyfriend) took his last dog to the shelter....and why? Simply because his girlfriend Val (RUFUSYORKIE) decided he did NOT like the dog! How cruel is that? And I personally don't know anyone in my close circle that would get rid of their beloved dog simply because their girlfriend didn't like the poor thing! I personally would say goodbye to the girlfriend NOT the dog! That alone scared me as a breeder. I thought. What if his girlfriend Val (RUFUSYORKIE) gets bored and decides she doesn't want my yorkie puppy any longer.... I AM SORRY BUT I WAS NOT GOING TO TAKE THE RISK OF MY BABY ENDING UP IN THE SHELTER BECAUSE OF A HEARTLESS GIRL! Their $3300 wasn't worth a penny to me, not for the heartache it might cause me in the near future. SO YES! I AM PROUD TO SAY I REFUSED THE SALE OF THE PUPPY FOR THE PUPS WELL BEING! I followed my gut feeling and I don't regret it one bit! Even if it costs "ruining" my reputation. I am sorry but everyone who reads these posts please know that it takes 2 to tango and don't make your conclusion until you hear both sides of the story! I also returned the $3300 within 2 full days...why 2 days? Because I wanted to send the funds back as I received it, and that was with E-TRANSFER and you have a limit per day as to what you can send. And don't lie and tell people that you were threatening me to return the money back. In fact, Kevin the boyfriend was begging me to keep the money because all he wanted was the puppy! And I nicely stated numerous times that my final decision was made- plain and simple! I have official bank record that the funds was returned, so if anyone questions that, feel free to contact me privately and I can provide that. In face I will made another post to prove that the $ was in fact returned. Lastly another LIE is that YES, I am CKC registered with the CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB. I will make sure to post my official CKC club card just to show what a liar you are! I have hundreds of happy puppy clients all over Canada and in USA, and I will NOT allow one bratty spoiled woman try to ruin my reputation because she didn't get what she wanted because in my heart I felt she was not fit to own a puppy period, not one of my at least! And yes you can keep your $3300 of filthy money. Best decision I made and I don't regret it one bit! Thank you |
10-29-2015, 03:21 AM | #9 | |
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10-29-2015, 07:49 AM | #10 |
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| wow, this is very upsetting thread...the best choice was what was best for the puppy.... |
10-29-2015, 01:10 PM | #11 |
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| This is a tough one.... But since the money was fully refunded I dont see the issue. The breeder is allowed to change her mind. |
10-29-2015, 04:00 PM | #12 |
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| I can see both sides of this event. As a breeder, I can only speak from MY side of the issue. All my prospective new owners are completely and thoroughly vetted by me BEFORE they ever even see a puppy. They have been on my waiting list for a puppy for as long as a year, maybe more.... Questionnaires are filled out and returned, questions are asked and answered, telephone calls are made by me, and vets are questioned about the care the prospective buyers have shown with past/current pets. Anyone who is looking to purchase one of my babies, completely understands every thing I do, and why I do it....if they are reluctant or feel like I am being "intrusive into personal business just because I am selling them a dog", they are encouraged to find a puppy elsewhere. All the years I have done this, I can honestly say there are only 1-3 people that left without a dog, a mutual decision made by both of us. All my new owners are like family and remain as such, for the life of that dog.....I get updates on almost 85% of the dogs I have ever sold, every Christmas.....I keep up with my owners and my babies, and I have people return for a second and third member to their family...... I KNOW my families long before they ever come to pick out a puppy from me. I have had only one family that I had some reservations about....I couldnt put my finger on anything specific, just a gut feeling something was not right....they bought the baby, and then they did return the puppy in less than a week....I am not sure what happened, I think they realized their busy schedules were indeed not really conducive to owning and caring for a puppy, which had been a concern of mine.....after they took the baby, it became clear to them they were not ready for a puppy at this time in their busy lives, and they brought the baby back to me in perfect condition with everything they had bought for their new baby....it was what was best for everyone concerned. I also had questioned these people before they took the baby, to make certain they were ready to manage a new puppy into their lives....they assured me they were, and they had outlined in detail for me, the intended schedule/training/walking/playing/etc set aside for the puppy.....but if it had become clear to me when they came to get the puppy that they were for any reason not the right home for that baby, I never would have let that baby go home with them, and their deposit paid would have been returned to them at that time. How many times had you met with this breeder before you bought the baby? Had paperwork/applications been submitted, so she would have an idea about where her baby was going to live? How many times had you met with/talked in detail, at length, this breeder prior to picking up the baby? My new owners are like friends to me...they are extended members of the family, not just people dropping cash for a dog....is this the type of close relationship you had with this breeder? She did return your money for the puppy, so you can find another puppy. I can imagine the disappointment you experienced....try to understand what the breeder may be experiencing.....these little babies are like our own kids, and I never send one of my "kids" out of here without knowing as much as I possibly can, about who the people are that are taking my baby. Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 10-29-2015 at 04:02 PM. |
10-29-2015, 09:06 PM | #13 |
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| I know I'm new here, so I don't really know what is kosher and what is not, but I'm just going to throw this out here. Did you really pay $3,500 for a pet yorkie? Is that normal? I have a show girl out of one of the top yorkies. He is a BISS Silver Grand Champion and I didn't pay near that much! My girl also comes from a show breeder who has dogs go to Eukenuba and Westminster and I didn't pay that much. I didn't pay that much for my show Maltese either. Sorry to get off track, but that price just kind of blew my mind!
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10-29-2015, 09:49 PM | #14 |
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| Prices vary by region is all I can say. Not sure if that is a normal price for her region.
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10-30-2015, 05:25 AM | #15 |
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