Wow, what a story. I don't think I could ever buy a pup that I have not seen him/her and his/her parents, because of this, Scammers can say and do anything these days, and do! As you know.
Sorry for all your bs.. but It was a learning experience,and I'm sure you won't do it again, I too would spread the word about these breeders to ANYONE who will listen,,and we always listen.
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Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue'
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
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