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06-21-2005, 08:09 AM | #1 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA
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| My friend needs you all... Hi there. I need your help. So I don't know if you remember but I had a thread that talked about a co-worker of mine who got a cocker spaniel from what I thought was a puppy mill: www.classywags.com. The puppy she wants is the black and brown cocker named brandy. I'm sure most of you would agree. I educated her on puppy mills and she felt bad for supporting it but she is soo in love with her new puppy. She has paid for her puppy ($700) and her puppy is supposed to arrive on the 23rd by plane. My friend Anita says the breeder keeps putting her off and telling her to relax, that she'll get her puppy. But she hasn't even given her a confirmation for the plane or anything. She told her yesterday that once it's set up she will call her. Is that normal not to have flight info till last minute?? My experience was great with a reputable breeder so I don't what to tell her. Where can she go if this breeder sends no puppy, and keeps the money?
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06-21-2005, 08:26 AM | #2 |
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| If she has already paid for her pup then why is it still listed as available?? I guess if it were me this would upset me also since the pup is still listed as being available. |
06-21-2005, 08:40 AM | #3 |
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| Nobella: I only got my flight info 2 days before Chewy got here. I felt very comfortable though because we had lots of contact and she emailed me pics, etc...I think it's more of what she feels in her gut. Also if you pay with paypal or credit card aren't there ways you can get you money back? |
06-21-2005, 08:44 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | 700 for a cocker ? We've had 3 cockers and paid 200-350.00 ...I'm sorry she went that route but since she did it - I REALLY hope she gets her baby and that he's healthy - that would make me VERY nervous. Wish I could help ...cockers are sweet - but prone to ear problems...many ear problems I just looked at Brandi and I REALLY don't want to say this - but that puppy doesn't look quite right to me...not at all Has she already paid - Cockers are normally just the most adorable puppies - this one doesn't look at ALL like the 3 I've had in my life....BtW...that screams puppy mill site
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06-21-2005, 08:44 AM | #5 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York
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| OMG!! It has puppymill written all over it. I think she need to print out a copy of each page of the website just in case the website disapear. Keep all records and email. If her puppy doesn't come, she can report it to the police and file fraud. Honestly, I don't know what else she can do. I will have my finger cross that she gets a happy healthy puppy. |
06-21-2005, 09:21 AM | #6 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oak Park
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| Oh my gosh....I will say a few prayers and hope everything works out ok....I can't believe how many different breeds this site has....that is a red flag for puppy mill if I have ever seen one....did you see how sad the yorkies in the pictures looked.....it breaks my heart. |
06-21-2005, 09:22 AM | #7 |
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| Oh dear, I have to agree that site does look suspicious. But I can't say for sure. Like has been already posted, your friend should keep all documentation. Nobella, I love the dancing video!! Coco's doin the chacha!!
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06-21-2005, 09:29 AM | #8 |
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| Puppy! I hope they are honest folk & you do get your puppy....... A word of advice> & seeing how its a puppy>>>make it a regular routine & tie your puppys ears up,so the air can get @ them,as Cockers are prone to ear problems big time "GOOD LUCK" |
06-21-2005, 09:42 AM | #9 |
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| I would tell her to relax. I think everything will be fine. I did not know when I puppy was coming until the day before as well. This is normal. I still think the "puppy escrow" is the route to go in situations like this. Tell your friend her new baby is adorable. |
06-21-2005, 09:56 AM | #10 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA
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| Thanks for all the support and suggestions. I tried so hard to talk her out of this puppy and she even let me find her some locally that she can go see. But her heart was totally set on this puppy. Even though she's adorable, I agree with Vilette, she does not look like a cocker. I told her all about puppy mills and the reasons that they shouldn't be supported and she just said, but I love her and I want to save her from those people if that's the case. So I couldn't argue much with that. They have WAYYY too many breeds. I will tell her to print out all of the pages though. Cynthia , glad you liked Coco's cha cha. She loves to dance, just like her momma...haha
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06-21-2005, 10:30 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fair Grove, Missouri
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| Nobella: I live in Southwest Missouri so I called the number listed on the web, she didn't answer when I called but she must have caller ID because she called me back. I questioned her about her dogs and where she was located which is in Pleasant Hope about 10 miles from me. I asked if I could come and see the dogs, she kind of hesitated and then said yes if you want to. I also think she was going under a different company name. If you need me to I will try to go check things out later this week. Sonja |
06-22-2005, 02:31 PM | #12 |
Linus - Master & Commander Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norman, OK
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| Have you heard anything about your friend's baby yet, Nobella? I hope everything is OK. When I looked at the pics of Brandy the thing that stuck out at me is that I can't figure out if the 2 pics are the same dog or not! The markings and coloring looks different in the 2 different pics. I thought that was weird. BTW, when I looked today it showed her as sold.
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