Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies

They shouldnt be afraid at all. I tell people your deposit is fully refundable. In rare instances I would keep a portion of the deposit, such as keeping a puppy for an extended period of time because they will not prepare for a pick up date. SO maybe they are afraid I would keep it, since they have put off getting the puppy, avoided phone calls and then failed to show up the day of pick up. Heck if someone came to pick up their puppy and they werent happy I would give their deposit back. But if people start out with a problem to commit, and then come up with excuses not to come the day of pick up, then say Ill call sometime next week, arent prepared for the dog at all, I feel are stringing me along, not to count what kind of owners they will probably be.
Im going to send all their deposit back. I wont be keeping one penny. I am under no obligation to sell to people I dont feel good about, and where would they have a case at all? I reserve the right to return a deposit for my own reasons. I have valid concerns and am not selling to them. SO they can sue me.

Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies

Thats what Ill do.
I hate to call to tell them I have changed my mind even though they aggravated the hell out of me today. I wont keep any of the deposit just send it all back and find a home I feel comfortable for my puppy.
No Contract other then I state I reserve the right to return a deposit for my own reasons.

Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies

You know I dont expect people to go all foo foo over puppies, meaning buying clothes, designer carriers....some people just arent like that. Its cool if they are, but its the other stuff that really counts. Like buying the essentials needed to care for the dog to prepare, at least checking once to see how the pup is. If you dont do that is certainly is a reflection to me of what kind of life a puppy will have. Lucky to eat, lucky to get a pat on the head.

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I didn't mean to rile you. I don't blame your for changing your mind. I'm just saying by accepting the check, you formed a contract, agreeing to hold this puppy for them and not to sell it to anyone else. So if they wanted to be nasty about it they would have a pretty strong case.

I agree with you, I wouldn't want to sell it to them either. But courts tend not to see things as black and white. There is a lot of grey inbetween.

If I gave a deposit to someone for a puppy, and I have, i would be extremely upset if they turned around and said they changed their mind. What else is the deposit for if not to make the contract binding.

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Sionce you were the one that changed your mind, it would not be ethical to keep part of the deposit.

To be honest, I believe they would have a case if they refused to accept the returned deposit and insisted on the puppy. So you will be lucky if they take back the deposit and walk away happy.

They might be realizing that this was not a good idea but are afraid to tell you they changed their minds for fear you will keep the deposit.

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

Originally Posted by prettypuppypink

OMG, Bobbi is so cute! I'm the same way with my dogs. I treat them like they were my kids. When my sons were born a long time ago, didn't have money for extras for them until they were a little older. I missed buying that frilly stuff when they were born. They still claim I wanted to dress them like girls. I spoil my dogs like you do.

Originally Posted by Breny

I'm just checking in. Were you able to get in touch with them yet to tell them?

I didn't know Bobbi was one of yours! How cool was that??!!! And he was a singleton too????

Originally Posted by Peters

return their deposit and tell them you don't have time for someone who doesn't have time for a puppy. the poor dog would surely suffer if they can't even take time to get supplies and get her i think your feelings are right...or you could just tell them you decided to keep her for yourself.

Originally Posted by Paisleypup

That is unfortunate, but I agree with your decision to return the deposit and be done with it. For the future, I think it should have been a 'red flag' to you when YOU made the phone calls to stay in touch with them. That should never be necessary for any breeder to have to 'go to' the customer. If they don't call or e-mail you regularly, then assume that they are not really that interested and go elsewhere immediately!

Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies

I have a little girl who is 13 weeks old. She has had a deposit on her for a little over a month. Everything seemed okay at first, the home sounded like it would good one but Im having second thoughts now.
Its been hard to get a committment on a pick up date from the couple, they seemed to have alot going on, and I have made all the calls. Im used to people calling and asking about their puppy but they never have.
Finally I contacted them and told we needed to set up her going home date and they called back two days later, I was already thinking I wanted to not release to them. But they called earlier this week and set up to come today no later then noon they told me. Its about a 4-4 1/2 hr drive for them. I called at 11 am today to see where they were and they hadnt even left yet. They said they would be leaving within the hour they were waiting for a phone call. I wasnt real happy about any of it but I said okay. They had never even bothered to call and say they would be running late. Well at 3 pm I called to see how far in route they were and they still were at home!!!!!!
I was told "they were shorted on a paycheck and the boss and hadnt called back" They never even called me again! I asked them what they had bought so far to prepare for the puppy and they hadnt even bought dogfood!I told them to forget it today I had other things to do, Ill call later. They said dont sell the dog to anyone else, we will call next week with some plans.......??????? I just said we will talk about it later and hung up.
Im not going to let my babygirl go with them. I wouldnt be able to sleep at night, I just have a terrible feeling about it, after today it sealed it for me for sure.
Should I keep a portion of their deposit or should I just return the whole thing and be happy I didnt send my puppy there. Im the one who has changed my mind.

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

your sho prospect is beautiful. good luck

Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies (Post 918474)

Im very happy to report this little lady went home with a terrific older couple who will adore her. Their yorkie had passed a year ago and they were ready to welcome a new puppy now.
I feel very good about this home.

Well about the people who I changed my mind about, Im yet to ever hear from them. The last phone call I made to them the day they were supposed to come get little girl and I had waited hours, they said they would call the first of the week about getting her. A week has passed and I have never heard from them again. ???????
They sent their deposit Western Union, which is the way they wanted to send it. I never use western union but thats the way they wanted to deposit. I dont have an address for them. I do have a phone number.
I thought , well I decided to wait for them to call like they said they would and tell them then I couldnt go thru with the exchange and get their address and send back their deposit.
No phone call. No email. SO I still have their deposit. If they call Ill still send it back.
I guess I have a little bitty attitude about this.:mad: