Usually people ask for $100 or $200 deposit, not half. I would ask her if you can bring the money to her cause you are so excited & want to see her. If she gives you a bunch of excuses & says she will just send more pics, it will be best to just send the money-red flag. If she agrees I would scedule a day & wait til that day. Say its saturday then see if she tries to cancel. If not call her early that morning say you are getting ready, if she says great be careful & has gave you directions & a home number good-if not -red flag. Then about 15 minutes later call & say something has come up so you are paypaling the money now. I usually go to anywho.com & do a reverse look up, you put a phone number in & it gives you the name & address so you can be assured everything matches up, also call that number & talk to her so you know it is the actually people. Good luck, we want your next thread to be showing off that little one, not saying you got taken. I would ask the lady when the time comes to pick her up if she feels shes ready, because its best to wait til 10wks at least, 12 is recommended. Also Royal Canine Puppy has tiny little bites puppies can eat. Petland doesnt carry it but everywhere else does.