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09-05-2008, 07:42 AM | #1 |
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| Craigslist yorkie~I need input! I found a yorkie listed on Craigslist this morning~I'm not even sure what made me look but there it was. I have emailed this person and he's 11 mths old, not altered, no papers $300. Why did I even email this person because now that I'm interested I'm worried its a scam. How can I tell????
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09-05-2008, 07:44 AM | #2 |
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| post the listing and let us see it,
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09-05-2008, 07:45 AM | #3 |
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| You probably know its a scam when you hear from them. If they ask for money upfront or western union then its a scam. |
09-05-2008, 07:46 AM | #4 |
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| Perhaps you could ask for her vet's phone # to verify it's health. I would do that before ever purchasing another yorkie. If it's on the up and up I would think the owner would be more than happy to give it to you knowing her pet will be going into a home that cares. Good luck, |
09-05-2008, 07:53 AM | #5 |
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| Well I just went back and it's been flagged! I'm going to ask for vet references~that's a really good idea. I have a feeling its a scam. We have been going back and forth for a while with questions. I finally asked for a picture and I was sent a picture of some yorkie because they don't have a camera or cellphone with camera.
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09-05-2008, 07:57 AM | #6 |
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| Here are all of the emails that we have been going back and forth with~I did remove my private email from them. They are in reverse order so start at the bottom and work your way up to the one below. Yes. I consulted with a lawyer. But I don't want any problems. I have no way of paying for an attorney and go to court about this. I also don't have more $$ to get a new apartment. ----- Original Message ---- To: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, September 5, 2008 8:47:05 AM Subject: Re: puppy If you have a lease that says you can have pets, the new owner cannot evict you for having a pet. Your lease is good and the terms cannot be changed by the new owner. Have you spoke to them about this? --- On Fri, 9/5/08, LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> wrote: From: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Subject: Re: puppy Date: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:36 AM I found this picture on the internet. I don't have a digital camera or camera phone to get a pic of him. You would not be disappointed if you saw him though. Brown and black. Very standard Yorkie. ----- Original Message ---- To: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, September 5, 2008 8:34:38 AM Subject: Re: puppy So that is not a picture of him but another yorkie? Do the other dogs belong to you too? --- On Fri, 9/5/08, LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> wrote: From: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Subject: Re: puppy Date: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:31 AM I don't have any pics online but he is similar to the picture of the dog at the very bottom of the picture that is attached. Just smaller. I just had his haircut today so he is fresh and ready to go to a new home. ----- Original Message ---- To: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, September 5, 2008 8:29:34 AM Subject: Re: puppy Do you have any pictures of him? I would like to see what he looks like. --- On Fri, 9/5/08, LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> wrote: From: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Subject: Re: puppy Date: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:28 AM He does not fight at all. He loves playing with other dogs. He was with a VERY dominant female yorkie and they didn't have a problem. She told him to stay in his place and he did. He is currently being boarded at a dog daycare and is with about 12 other dogs all day and does very well. I am in the west loop area. I can meet you somewhere if you can take him today. ----- Original Message ---- To: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, September 5, 2008 8:24:59 AM Subject: Re: puppy Do you like in downtown Chicago? I am a little worried about the dominance issue, "top dog" is such a yorkie thing. My female is very dominante as well. When do you have to be out of your building? --- On Fri, 9/5/08, LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> wrote: From: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Subject: Re: puppy Date: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:17 AM He is friendly with other dogs. He does like to establish dominance at first by growling but has never attacked. He is small but likes to be "top dog". He is in dog daycare for the last week being boarded and is getting along very well with about 12 other dogs. I was served a 5 day notice for eviction because a new owner bought our building and we aren't allowed to have dogs anymore. The adoption fee is to cover his boarding bill at dog daycare. ----- Original Message ---- > To: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, September 5, 2008 8:10:05 AM Subject: Re: puppy Why are you rehoming him? Is he friendly with other dogs? --- On Fri, 9/5/08, LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> wrote: From: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Subject: Re: puppy Date: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:07 AM I am in Chicago but can meet you halfway somewhere. He is not neutered but can arrange a free neuter with PAWS or Anti-Cruelty for you. The only paperwork he has is the shot records. He is small. about 6 lbs. ----- Original Message ---- To: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, September 5, 2008 8:03:41 AM Subject: Re: puppy where are you located? Has be been neutered, does he have papers, how big is he? --- On Fri, 9/5/08, LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> wrote: From: LoveYorkie Puppies <loveyorkies@ymail.com> Subject: Re: puppy Date: Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:00 AM He is 11 months, up to date on shots, etc. Comes with all cages, beds, food, toys, etc. $300 adoption fee ----- Original Message ---- Sent: Friday, September 5, 2008 7:46:24 AM Subject: puppy I am interested in your puppy. Could I please have a few details. Thank you
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09-05-2008, 07:57 AM | #7 |
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| Craigslist Yorkie Asking for a phone number won't necessarily work since they could have you calling a friend that's involved in the scam. If you do get a phone number also ask for the name of the vet and do a cross check using Yellow Pages Online Phone Book Local Business Listings Directory | DexKnows.com ™ to get proof that you are actually calling a vet. Also, if the owners are out of the country and are selling the Yorkie because of the weather being bad for dogs then it's a scam....... Do not under any circumstances give personal info..... name, bank accounts, credit card numbers...... don't mail them a check since that's all they need to drain your checking account. Good luck. |
09-05-2008, 08:05 AM | #8 |
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| I would never give personal informaiton or banking info. They say it is due to a new landlord. I just emailed for a vet and groomer number. They also said he was just groomed so this should not be a problem to provide their name and info. They also claim hes in doggie day care so they should be able to provide that as well. We will see what they have to say! I will keep you posted.
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09-05-2008, 08:09 AM | #9 |
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| If he is willing to meet you and exchange pup and money then it might be legit. That is the only way I would do it
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09-05-2008, 08:18 AM | #10 |
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| My only worry is that the puppy may be stolen. I wonder why the ad was flagged! Definitely get vet info. Sounds good otherwise. |
09-05-2008, 08:20 AM | #11 |
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| I would also be very cautious about meeting a complete stranger. Especially that stranger knows that you have money when meeting with them. There are news reports stating people doing business in Craigslist ends up getting robbed. I would verify the that they doggie day care is legit, if you are going to meet with him bring other people along with you (make sure your friend is big and looks intimidating). Also ask to see if you can have a play date to make sure that your dog and his dog will get along, make sure you illiterate that you are not bringing any money you and that you only want to meet the dog. |
09-05-2008, 08:22 AM | #12 |
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| The ad was flagged because Craiglist rules forbid you to sale animals. Even if its rehoming, as long as the transaction involves money and there is an animal its forbidden. |
09-05-2008, 08:24 AM | #13 |
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| When I asked for vet and groomer info I have not heard back since. I'm still waiting for a reply. I was also thinking he might be stolen as well.
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09-05-2008, 08:48 AM | #14 | |
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My next question to her was going to be to meet the puppy at the doggie daycare they said he was staying at, this would have been a safe place to meet and be able to interact with both dogs as well. I was playing out several senarios in my head. I don't think I have to worry about any of this since they have not responded back after I asked for vetting and groomer references. I figured it must have beena scam but didn't want to see a little guy go into the pound or worse. If I hear anything more I will keep everyone updated.
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09-05-2008, 09:12 AM | #15 | |
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craigslisters flag ads when you are asking more than 75 to rehome..they see or hear 300 and go into reselling mode and flag you | |
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