We are getting our money back!
 

As many of you know our first Yorkie, Bandit, died a month after we got him. We have been fighting the jerk (American Breeders in NJ) who sold him to us for 2 months now, trying to get our money back. We were clueless at the time and bought him from a pet shop. Well, the guy basically said tough luck, I'm not giving you a dime. He was dealing with the wrong person! I reported him to the Division of Consumer Affairs, they regulate the sale of cats and dogs in NJ. When they didn't work fast enough to suit me I called my congressman and asked his office to help. They put pressure on the Division to work on it. The woman working my case called today to say that the pet store sent a letter to her saying they would refund the purchase price of the dog. (over $1700) I'm so glad. No amount of money can bring Bandit back, but this guy was so arogant and snotty to us I'm just glad we were able to hit him where it hurts. Once I get my money some of it is going to go towards picketing this place and making sure people know they get their dogs from puppy mills. If I can do anything to shut him down I'm going to. His attitude during the whole thing was disgracful. He couldn't care less about the pain my family went through when Bandit died. I'm glad I got some kind of justice for Bandit. He deserved so much more!

Im so happy to hear that you actually did something and the law was behind you!! CONGRATS!!
I hope you do manage to shut him down... YOU GO GIRL!!

go get him!good for you we need more peole like you in this world!

Oh I am so happy for you. If there is anything that I can do to help you even though I am way over here let me know. What an a**h***

Sometimes the best way to hurt someone is to hit them in the pocketbook. You may want to send a letter to the editor of your local paper telling your story also.
To bad you had to learn about petshops puppies the hard way, but I'm sure in the future you will be able to make wise choices and everyone here will be able to give you advice. Good Luck

Doesn't it feel good to know that once in a blue moon the system does work for the good! The money won't bring the puppy back but you made the man dig into his pockets.

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GOOD!! I know we here at YT will always remember little Bandit!! Good luck with your protest! ;)

I am so glad that you got some kind of justice...although it won't make the hurt of lossing Bandit go away but it will make you feel like you did something to make someone else not feel that pain!!!

GOOD FOR YOU!! I know this can't bring your baby Bandit back but at least you did something in his name and memory. If I can help you in anyway (I live close to NJ - I'm in Brooklyn) PLEASE let me know! I am totally serious. I can come and help picket this horrible pet shop w/ you! Codie and Katie can come along and poop outside the store!

:we're #1: :thumbs up :congrats: :good job:

Good job Teri. Your actions are definitely something to be proud of.

That is terrible that your little puppy died and you had to go through tons of extra grief. I hope you find a puppy that will give you years and years and years of happiness!

What great news Teri! :bravo:

Teri - Like everyone said - it doesn't help the pain you feel but it SURE IS GREAT to hit them where it hurts doesn't it ? This is really good news about your money - We'll ALL remember Bandit in our hearts - and I just bet he is smiling for you and very proud of his mommy for not giving up.

Congratulations - this really is a big deal - you did good.

Im so sorry you lost Bandit and I hope you will find another baby to pass on the love you gave bandit, And I am so Happy You fought this! and should be used as an example to show puppymills everywhere that there are laws they can and will be inforced. this is just the begining, you have given hope to others that have lost their babies and that they should be persistant as you were.. :yeahthat: :bravo: :good job: