SHOCKED...Maxx May Not Have Died!! Scammed!?! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

minniemn · 06-28-2005, 12:50 PM

All I can say is I am sorry that this has happened to you... I am shocked that anyone would do this to a person, and if they are doing this, I can't imagine what else they are doing...

LvMyYorki · 06-28-2005, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by minniemn

All I can say is I am sorry that this has happened to you... I am shocked that anyone would do this to a person, and if they are doing this, I can't imagine what else they are doing...

I can believe it! If they have 200 ADULTS and they would torture those poor Yorkies, then I'm sure they could care less what happens to a human! What scumbags!!!

Luvmypupster · 06-28-2005, 01:06 PM

This is just an example of why I caution people about internet sites and puppy shopping. While there may be good reputable breeders out there with sites there are many more whom are not reputable. The good ones don't need to sell or list themselves on sites like puppyfind.

velobabe · 06-28-2005, 01:46 PM

I thought I'd share with you guys what I am talking about. I tried to put the links up to the two pups on PuppyFind.com that I am referring to but everytime I click on it to see if it works it says the listings have been deleted, but they are still on there. So if you're interested you will have to go to PuppyFind.com and go to Yorkies and search by birthdate. They are listed as 10 weeks old with a D.O.B. of 4-13-2005. I checked and the page was 102 but with new entries all the time this will change, but they'll be around that general area.

Look for Princess and Kristyl. If you find one and then click on the name of the breeder it'll show all the other pups they have listed. They don't have a website. They only use PuppyFind. When you find Princess, which was the first listing that I shockingly discovered late last night, compare the fourth photo from the left with the one of Maxx below. It is the EXACT same photo I had saved from Maxx's listing.

Then look at the listing of Kristyl. Surpisingly the fourth and fifth photos look exactly like the dog that I received photos of in an email from this person. Sorry for all the trouble of finding the listings but this is the only way I know to get you guys there. Anyone who saw Maxx's listing and then saw these pups would know it's the same pics and puppy.

I received more photos in the email but these were the most significant. And then 5 days after these were supposedly taken, on May 24th and 25th, his wife emails me photos of "Maxx" and they are of a completely different looking puppy that grew A LOT in only 5 days, that's when I started asking even more questions. Two days later I was told Maxx died. How can people live with themselves?!?...I think I'll "kiss" Piper's breeder next time I see her.

Buddy · 06-28-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvmypupster

This is just an example of why I caution people about internet sites and puppy shopping. While there may be good reputable breeders out there with sites there are many more whom are not reputable. The good ones don't need to sell or list themselves on sites like puppyfind.

I think this is mainly true, the breeder i got Buddy from has usually got a waiting list and has sold all pups before the female has even come into season!

vainchick5 · 06-28-2005, 02:55 PM

That looks like the same puppy to me. i went to the website and it looks like your pictures of Maxx!

Mya's_Mom · 06-28-2005, 03:16 PM

I am so sorry that someone would play with your emotions like that. Those people are sick. I think it is good that you didn't get a dog from them though because you probably would of ended up with a very sick puppy.
That does not surprize me about the reusing of the photos since someone on here mentioned people stealing pics and using them on websites. Who knows photos of our babies could turn up on a website from a puppy broker with no puppies on hand to show. There also was a scam of a woman that did not even have dogs or puppies but was on line taking cash for puppies. They saw pics of someone's puppies. It also reminds me of a time when I was talking to a guy in a chat room. He was going on and on about a Catherine who lived in Virgina and how he had fallen hard for her. He asked me if I would like to see her pics. I told him to go ahead and send the pics of his new love. The pics were of me. Small world hu? I had to send him simular pics, same livingroom, same yard, same outfit different day to convince him that it was me and not this woman whom he has been talking with long distance for several months. She confessed her plan was to never meet him but that she liked his phone calls. Sad hu?

minniemn · 06-28-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LvMyYorki

I can believe it! If they have 200 ADULTS and they would torture those poor Yorkies, then I'm sure they could care less what happens to a human! What scumbags!!!

I must of missed the 200 adults part... that is an incredible amt of dogs, and doesn't sound like a reputable place at all.

Be thankful you didn't get your dog there, chances are it wouldn't of been healthy, there is no way to have that many dogs and be able to take care of them all, unless you have a HUGE staff.

I know your heart was broken, and I am sorry for that.

sunshine22 · 06-28-2005, 04:14 PM

I'm really sorry that you went through this ordeal. It's very disturbing.

Some good has come from it...
1. Your Max didn't die. It's probably a picture of a dog who is fully grown now.
2. You got a great dog instead of a dog with problems and the added expense and heartache that would follow.
3 . You learned a lesson about the buying over the internet.
4. You've taught thousands of people about your experience.

I think we need to expose these people whenever we get a chance so others don't have to go through what you did or worse!

tw4sw · 06-28-2005, 04:37 PM

It was good you found this out now. Now you can breathe easier knowing that Maxx probaly isn't dead. What scum bags! I almost tripped up and bought a dog on the internet myself on Next Day pets. I'm glad I found a breeder before that happened. People can be so cruel...

Marie · 06-28-2005, 05:13 PM

Im so sorry that this has happened to you. Most likely the pic of "Max" is one of the pics thet reuse to missrepresent their pups. I know you thought your baby Max died and you grieve his dead and all. But you are lucky you didnt ended up buying from those people. I dont know if informing that website will do anything but you can try and make them stop allowing them to advertise their pups there. JMO. Be happy that you have a beautiful and healthy puppy.

Breeze · 06-28-2005, 05:24 PM

I agree that the photos look like the same puppy. So sorry that these horrible people put you through this. Hugs to you and congrats that you now have a precious baby to love.

I had someone also contact me from a site with a picture they claimed to be a female they were selling. I later saw the same exact picture of the puppy on another ad saying it was a male for sale. This person also posted about the pup being theirs on YorkieTalk and was called out by another member about the pictures. They then said the pictures were stolen, which I do not believe. Its sad that there are jerks out there that do this to unsuspecting inoccent people.

azkaty · 06-28-2005, 06:16 PM

I think those people are the lowest of the low.. it's ALL about MONEY! Think they care about these babies? I think not..!

klogan · 06-28-2005, 06:19 PM

This makes me sick. It is hard to find honest people I guess. What a terrible lie to tell someone...saying he was dead. That is terrible.

babi1542 · 06-28-2005, 08:23 PM

Some people play with others emotions. It is just so sad! At least you have a baby that you know is healthy, only God knows what could have happened if you would have bought from them.

06-28-2005, 01:06 PM	#18
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	This is just an example of why I caution people about internet sites and puppy shopping. While there may be good reputable breeders out there with sites there are many more whom are not reputable. The good ones don't need to sell or list themselves on sites like puppyfind. __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

06-28-2005, 01:46 PM	#19
velobabe Mommy's Lil' Piper Cub Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,333	Maxx I thought I'd share with you guys what I am talking about. I tried to put the links up to the two pups on PuppyFind.com that I am referring to but everytime I click on it to see if it works it says the listings have been deleted, but they are still on there. So if you're interested you will have to go to PuppyFind.com and go to Yorkies and search by birthdate. They are listed as 10 weeks old with a D.O.B. of 4-13-2005. I checked and the page was 102 but with new entries all the time this will change, but they'll be around that general area. Look for Princess and Kristyl. If you find one and then click on the name of the breeder it'll show all the other pups they have listed. They don't have a website. They only use PuppyFind. When you find Princess, which was the first listing that I shockingly discovered late last night, compare the fourth photo from the left with the one of Maxx below. It is the EXACT same photo I had saved from Maxx's listing. Then look at the listing of Kristyl. Surpisingly the fourth and fifth photos look exactly like the dog that I received photos of in an email from this person. Sorry for all the trouble of finding the listings but this is the only way I know to get you guys there. Anyone who saw Maxx's listing and then saw these pups would know it's the same pics and puppy. I received more photos in the email but these were the most significant. And then 5 days after these were supposedly taken, on May 24th and 25th, his wife emails me photos of "Maxx" and they are of a completely different looking puppy that grew A LOT in only 5 days, that's when I started asking even more questions. Two days later I was told Maxx died. How can people live with themselves?!?...I think I'll "kiss" Piper's breeder next time I see her. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tammy & Piper ~Yorkies Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole~ Last edited by velobabe; 06-28-2005 at 01:52 PM. Reason: Duplicate attachments

06-28-2005, 02:55 PM	#21
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	That looks like the same puppy to me. i went to the website and it looks like your pictures of Maxx! __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

06-28-2005, 03:16 PM	#22
Mya's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 689	I am so sorry that someone would play with your emotions like that. Those people are sick. I think it is good that you didn't get a dog from them though because you probably would of ended up with a very sick puppy. That does not surprize me about the reusing of the photos since someone on here mentioned people stealing pics and using them on websites. Who knows photos of our babies could turn up on a website from a puppy broker with no puppies on hand to show. There also was a scam of a woman that did not even have dogs or puppies but was on line taking cash for puppies. They saw pics of someone's puppies. It also reminds me of a time when I was talking to a guy in a chat room. He was going on and on about a Catherine who lived in Virgina and how he had fallen hard for her. He asked me if I would like to see her pics. I told him to go ahead and send the pics of his new love. The pics were of me. Small world hu? I had to send him simular pics, same livingroom, same yard, same outfit different day to convince him that it was me and not this woman whom he has been talking with long distance for several months. She confessed her plan was to never meet him but that she liked his phone calls. Sad hu? __________________ Regards,Cyn Driving the grammatically correct insane, one posting at a time Last edited by Mya's_Mom; 06-28-2005 at 03:20 PM. Reason: Duhhhhhhh

06-28-2005, 04:14 PM	#24
sunshine22 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 388	I'm really sorry that you went through this ordeal. It's very disturbing. Some good has come from it... 1. Your Max didn't die. It's probably a picture of a dog who is fully grown now. 2. You got a great dog instead of a dog with problems and the added expense and heartache that would follow. 3 . You learned a lesson about the buying over the internet. 4. You've taught thousands of people about your experience. I think we need to expose these people whenever we get a chance so others don't have to go through what you did or worse! __________________ I my little Sunshine ...!

06-28-2005, 12:50 PM	#16
minniemn YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 364	All I can say is I am sorry that this has happened to you... I am shocked that anyone would do this to a person, and if they are doing this, I can't imagine what else they are doing...

06-28-2005, 04:37 PM	#25
tw4sw YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 446	Maxx It was good you found this out now. Now you can breathe easier knowing that Maxx probaly isn't dead. What scum bags! I almost tripped up and bought a dog on the internet myself on Next Day pets. I'm glad I found a breeder before that happened. People can be so cruel...

06-28-2005, 05:13 PM	#26
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Im so sorry that this has happened to you. Most likely the pic of "Max" is one of the pics thet reuse to missrepresent their pups. I know you thought your baby Max died and you grieve his dead and all. But you are lucky you didnt ended up buying from those people. I dont know if informing that website will do anything but you can try and make them stop allowing them to advertise their pups there. JMO. Be happy that you have a beautiful and healthy puppy. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

06-28-2005, 05:24 PM	#27
Breeze Puppy Luv Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,678	I agree that the photos look like the same puppy. So sorry that these horrible people put you through this. Hugs to you and congrats that you now have a precious baby to love. I had someone also contact me from a site with a picture they claimed to be a female they were selling. I later saw the same exact picture of the puppy on another ad saying it was a male for sale. This person also posted about the pup being theirs on YorkieTalk and was called out by another member about the pictures. They then said the pictures were stolen, which I do not believe. Its sad that there are jerks out there that do this to unsuspecting inoccent people.

06-28-2005, 06:16 PM	#28
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	I think those people are the lowest of the low.. it's ALL about MONEY! Think they care about these babies? I think not..! __________________ Katy

06-28-2005, 06:19 PM	#29
klogan YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 661	This makes me sick. It is hard to find honest people I guess. What a terrible lie to tell someone...saying he was dead. That is terrible. __________________ Kimberly & Stomper

06-28-2005, 08:23 PM	#30
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	Some people play with others emotions. It is just so sad! At least you have a baby that you know is healthy, only God knows what could have happened if you would have bought from them. __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!