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08-20-2005, 07:04 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | BEWARE of Becky Fitzpatrick!!!!! As many of you know, I purchased my newest male from a breeder named Rebecca Lyn Fitzpatrick who resides in Halletsville, TX. I have tried unsuccessfully to get his AKC puppy registration papers. At the time of purchase, she wrote and signed a letter stating that I would receive papers withing 4-6 weeks or a full refund would be given. As of yesterday, August 17th, it's been 7 weeks. She has dodged my phone calls these past couple of weeks and hasn't returned my calls. She promised the papers on August 17th to no evail. I've contacted the JP in her county and received my packet of papers to file yesterday. I don't care how nice someone seems...even with a written letter from them, if you don't care about receiving the papers, fine but you should really not ever take a puppy home without papers in hand. I had bought my mom's Maltese the same way from another lady in Halletsville. She was honest enough to send the papers and I guess that I was just lucky. I try to believe that people are honest and will do what they say they will. I guess I'm just too trusting and naive. On Monday, I'll send her a letter stating my claim for either the papers or a full refund and then she'll have 10 days to respond. If she doesn't respond to the court then a court date will be set. She has puppies for sale right now and a friend of mine called her. They are only 6 weeks old, have not had any of their shots but she's willing to sell them without their shots or a vet check up. Males she's asking $950-1250 and one female she's selling for $2000. BEWARE!!!! This has been more of a hassle than I bargained for!!!!
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08-20-2005, 07:08 AM | #2 |
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| I'm so sorry this is happening to you. Will you keep the puppy either way? Good luck and keep us posted. |
08-20-2005, 07:14 AM | #4 |
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| Thank you for this information. I hope it works out in a positive way for you and your fur baby.
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08-20-2005, 08:47 AM | #5 |
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| I might have to do the same, as i am going through a similar thing, my breeders studs owner developed cancer and going through chemo and dont want o be botherd at this time,i am trying to be understanding but Rosi is 5 mo. old now....keep us posted how you fare please ! |
08-20-2005, 08:50 AM | #6 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope you get your papers soon.
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08-20-2005, 09:05 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Lover Donating Member | Wow I am really sorry to hear that you still haven't gotten you papers yet, but am glad to see that you are taking a step to hopefully correct that...I hope everything works out for you and the puppy!! Please keep us updated!!
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08-20-2005, 09:54 AM | #8 |
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| Thanks for the heads up! sorry that happened to you
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08-20-2005, 09:59 AM | #9 |
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| Kimberley - So the letter said that she'll send them in 4-6 weeks or a full refund? Does that mean that since 4-6 weeks passed you get a full refund AND you are keeping your puppy? I am pretty sure that's how the judge will rule (unless s/he's an idiot). anyway, best of luck to you. I'll call her if you want and tell her what a wench she is. I have free long distance on my cell phone
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08-20-2005, 10:11 AM | #10 |
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| Sorry to hear this. I tell you now a days you can't trust anyone and its amazing what some people will do in a quick effort to make money regardless of their reputation or morals. |
08-20-2005, 12:12 PM | #11 | |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | Quote:
I drove to her house today with a letter...not the legal one...but in an attempt to get the papers for the last time. She was not there...her car wasn't but her cousin who is in town was. Cousin told me that Becky wouldn't be home till later in the afternoon. I asked her to give Becky my letter and she said that she would. Haven't heard from her yet. Don't know if she back from where ever she went, but I am sure that the cousin read the letter and called Becky's cell phone to tell her what was going on. Even took a friend with me so at least if this does end up in court, I have a witness see that at least I was doing my part to try to get the papers.
__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley | |
08-20-2005, 12:16 PM | #12 | |
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What a great idea! We could all give her a call! YT-ers Unite! | |
08-20-2005, 12:19 PM | #13 | |
Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago
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08-20-2005, 12:22 PM | #14 |
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| Good luck to you. I have a friend that was suppose to get akc papers for her yorkie female first they told her it would be $25.00 more dollars. (you can't sell akc papers they come with the dog.Then when she called they told her it would be $90.00 more. I told her to turn him in but she didnt believe me they wouldn't like me. They are in ky.
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08-20-2005, 12:25 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | I was reading over the papers that I received from the JP. It states in there that they can't force her to pay. They can award in my favor but getting the money will be another thing. It also states in there since they can't force her to pay. I can file a contempt of court and/or I can put a lean on any of her property for 10 years. Therefore if she tries to sell like her house, they can't get a clear title until I get my money. This is just SO FRUSTRATING!!! Why would anyone do crap like this is beyond me. You would think that you're trying to build a good reputation. I'm going to file a complaint with AKC and I've thought about placing and ad in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio paper that if someone is thinking of buying a yorkie from this woman to call me. But, I might get in some type of legal trouble for that. I'll be representing myself since this is small claims court.
__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley |
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