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Originally Posted by Miss Cat Ears We think that's a really good idea, to go to the media. Any suggestions on how to go about this? |
I hope by now you've found a reporter interested in your story. I'm a reporter and this would definitely be something I would want to cover if it happened here. If you've contacted your local paper or tv stations at some general number and haven't got any positive response, start calling individual reporters and try to get one of them interested.
Some reporters might not see the story here, move on and call the next one. All it takes is 1 reporter and the support of their editor.
I wish I had seen your original post when you were trying to place the puppy before all this hassle with the breeder. I would have been interested in your little one.
I can't believe this breeder. I used to breed Bichons. One time I had a retired gal buy one of my males, then about 2 weeks later called and said she had been asked by a friend to go on a 6 mth journey (or something) in a motor home. She wanted to know if I would take him back under similar arrangements to what you made. I took that puppy back (I think I had sold the rest of the litter, or had one left at the time) I tried every which way to sell the little cutie and could not get him sold - I spent more money placing ads in the paper - he became best friends with his dad - he was having a great time at my house - but I didn't need him coming of age to chase his own mum. Well, I kept trying to sell that pup and the lady who had bought him refused to believe I couldn't get him sold. She filed a complaint against me with the attorney general and then filed a suit. I told her all I had done and provided documentation of the ads. Thank God, when the pup was almost 7 mths old I got him sold. It was right before she would have taken me to court, but unlike your breeder I knew I was in the right. But the buyer was so nasty through it all - of course I had to deduct the cost of additional advertising for the pup and shots I paid for and should have taken off the cost of his food, but I didn't. She got most of her money back, but I grew so attached to that pup, so I had that additional heartbreak
Taking a dog back for a breeder can be risky, but this women is unethical. I agree contact the state police and perhaps animal control. Someone should be able to verify that she still even has the dog! Also, report her to the attorney general's office. I hope you received positive feedback from AKC.
Please keep us updated!
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