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Originally Posted by topknot I just do not think this was made up. JMO |
I'm sorry -- it was not that I doubted these people's dogs were stolen. In fact, I found more information from another owner's perspective:
http://animalresourcescentral.homest...t-CLAUDIA.html with pictures of two of the Maltese and more info. But if you read there, it sounds like they may doubt the dogs were stolen at the rest stop.
and other sites that add to the mystery like this quoted from dogster site:
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Here are the facts according to Claudia Graham:
Darlene Black breeds Poms and Maltese in GA and contacted Claudia about purchasing Sunny new name Geno as a breeder and show dog. Claudia agreed to this but Claudia was to be co owner. Then, Darlene wanted Rob (who is Darlene's handler and according to Darlene like a son) to be co owner as well. Claudia wasn't very comfortable with that (doing a 3 owner) but was convinced that Darlene was a wonderful caring women and thought she could trust her.
Darlene sent Rob to Claudia's home in TX to pick up the dog "Geno". When Rob saw "Peanut" he ooooooo'd and aaaaaaa'd over him and asked if she was going to show him. Claudia said yes but hadn't set it up yet. He wanted to show the dog with Geno. Guess what guys? No Contract. Trusting him she said, all right because she already had ties with him on the co ownership with Geno. And it looked like a lasting relationship with Darlene.
This was 4 months ago.
During those 4 months Rob really didn't answer her calls or her emails She would speak with Darlene begging to get Rob to call her about the boys. Then she said she just wanted peanut back because he hadn't even shown him yet. Rob had every excuse in the book. Now, he gets Peanut in a show and before he even shows, the dog is stolen along with the co-owned and the 5 others.
Here is the kicker:
Rob Storey and Darlene Black NEVER EVEN CALLED Claudia to let her know. Claudia heard SUNDAY NIGHT from a friend of hers that is also in the breeding world. NONE of the posters or pleas for help include the name of Divinity Maltese or Claudia Graham. Claudia is hurt and furious. She is sick to death at where this dog is.
Peanut is an "exceptional pedigree" that is so important to her because he is the last of the line that she has. This is why he is so important. His mom is spayed. I forgot what she said about his dad.
She has been on the phone with the police and had the sheriff go to Robs house and there are cages all over the place, all the blinds are down, there were some larger dogs in the back yard, and the barking coming out of the house from lots of dogs. Rob no where in site. No van in site.
She wanted to do a background check on Rob Storey and the police won't do it without just cause. Claudia finally got a hold of Darlene but the story is constantly changing. She has yet to speak with Rob.
What can be done for this woman??? Does anyone have any ideas-???
She is at the point that she would hire a private investigator if he were reputable and not take her for everything she owns. She is willing to offer a reward. I told her to post it all over her website.
Can anyone offer assistance as to where to go from here?
At this point the two others can't be trusted because of the variations to the story and the way things were handled.
She is hanging by a thread here.
Anyone can call her and email her if they have any doubts and want to speak to her. "
http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=376340&j=t
So -- that is why I am wondering who to really feel sympathy for.....seems yes, someone's dogs were stolen, but the details are not clear to me.