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SarahandElisha · 11-30-2007, 10:15 PM

I have been scammed. Thankfully, I at least got my Jesse out of it.

As some of you know, I adopted Jesse, a supposed puppymill rescue from a "rescue" called RMARC in Southern California. Jesse was listed on 1800saveapet.com, as well as here on YT. I will provide links below.

I paid the $300 rehoming fee happily. I was told that RMARC neuters all of their dogs, and since they had not yet neutered Jesse, I could bring him back for neutering with their vet, which would be included as part of the rehoming fee. I was also told that he was AKC registered and up to date with shots. When I picked Jesse up I was told that they had not had a chance to get his medical and registration papers from the vet office, and that they would follow in the mail. They never did. I was also never able to get a hold of the contact at the rescue to schedule a date for neutering. Not a single phone call was answered, not a single message returned, not a single email replied to.

I began to suspect that they were a scam. I attempted to file a complaint with Paypal. No suprise, the account is now inactive and the seller not available for contact.

Just now, I was browsing the YT threads and found a gem in the rescue/rehome section. The same woman who I adopted Jesse from (her name and phone number are listed in the thread), is now offering other Yorkies for adoption through a different rescue name. Beware of her! I doh't know whether these are really rescued Yorkies being rehomed by an incredibly irresponsible woman, or a total scam. For all I know, she is stealing dogs and reselling them for profit.

I took Jesse for a general checkup when I first got him. Now I need to schedule an emergency appointment. I don't knwo that anything they told me is true. His age, health, pedigree, vaccinations. I also now want to check if he is microchipped. As much as it would break my heart, if he was stolen from a loving family and sold to me, it is only fair that he be given back.

I pray that I am wrong. I pray that this woman calls me tomorrow to clear everything up. If and when she does, I will be the first to clear her name. In the meantime, beware! She is actively advertising Yorkies, and is even a member of YT. If anyone has had experiences with her or knows something that I do not, please share.

I fear for the condition that her "rescues" might be living under.

At least I got my sweet Jesse. Others are not so lucky.

Sarah

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99949

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99952

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94564

11-30-2007, 10:15 PM	#1
SarahandElisha Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 172	So angry and disgusted by the scammers out there. I have been scammed. Thankfully, I at least got my Jesse out of it. As some of you know, I adopted Jesse, a supposed puppymill rescue from a "rescue" called RMARC in Southern California. Jesse was listed on 1800saveapet.com, as well as here on YT. I will provide links below. I paid the $300 rehoming fee happily. I was told that RMARC neuters all of their dogs, and since they had not yet neutered Jesse, I could bring him back for neutering with their vet, which would be included as part of the rehoming fee. I was also told that he was AKC registered and up to date with shots. When I picked Jesse up I was told that they had not had a chance to get his medical and registration papers from the vet office, and that they would follow in the mail. They never did. I was also never able to get a hold of the contact at the rescue to schedule a date for neutering. Not a single phone call was answered, not a single message returned, not a single email replied to. I began to suspect that they were a scam. I attempted to file a complaint with Paypal. No suprise, the account is now inactive and the seller not available for contact. Just now, I was browsing the YT threads and found a gem in the rescue/rehome section. The same woman who I adopted Jesse from (her name and phone number are listed in the thread), is now offering other Yorkies for adoption through a different rescue name. Beware of her! I doh't know whether these are really rescued Yorkies being rehomed by an incredibly irresponsible woman, or a total scam. For all I know, she is stealing dogs and reselling them for profit. I took Jesse for a general checkup when I first got him. Now I need to schedule an emergency appointment. I don't knwo that anything they told me is true. His age, health, pedigree, vaccinations. I also now want to check if he is microchipped. As much as it would break my heart, if he was stolen from a loving family and sold to me, it is only fair that he be given back. I pray that I am wrong. I pray that this woman calls me tomorrow to clear everything up. If and when she does, I will be the first to clear her name. In the meantime, beware! She is actively advertising Yorkies, and is even a member of YT. If anyone has had experiences with her or knows something that I do not, please share. I fear for the condition that her "rescues" might be living under. At least I got my sweet Jesse. Others are not so lucky. Sarah http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99949 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99952 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94564