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starz67 · 06-05-2006, 04:49 PM

a fraud site.

starz67 · 06-05-2006, 04:54 PM

http://www.salemsgate.com

Bizzymammabee · 06-06-2006, 08:11 AM

I am racking my brain trying to remember.

TootiesMom · 06-06-2006, 09:32 AM

Man, this is horrible what happened to you... that is why I have learned, thankfully from YT, to research people and get references.. unfortunately I didnt learn that until AFTER I had a Yorkie. Thankfully, Tootie is in pretty good health(he has recently had high liver enyzmes but is fine)...

Bailey's Peeps · 06-06-2006, 10:04 AM

If we were getting another puppy today, I don't know what we would do.

With all that I've read about terrible puppy mills, disreputable breeders and uninformed individuals, I guess the only place to feel comfortable about acquiring your puppy is by personal reference from someone that you know to have had a good experience with the seller.

I'm just pleased beyond words that after a month with Bailey, everything about her seems perfect - since much about the way we bought her would throw up red flags to me now.

We bought her from an ad in the paper placed by people we knew nothing about, and they lived about two hours away from us. We met at a truck stop half way between our homes. Not a great way to get your new baby!

BUT, on the positive side, they had the whole litter of pups (4) and the mom and dad with them. We fell in love with all of the puppies, but settled on just one. The owners did seem nice and loving with all of the dogs, and all of the dogs (parents and pups) were clean, apparently healthy and happy, and certainly well socialized. They had all of the puppy's shot records, registration papers, and enough of the food Bailey had been eating to last a few days. They told us what she had been eating and when. They pointed out from the medical records when we should next take Bailey to the vet for booster shots and for a general exam.

Even with all of that, though, you have people like the one you've dealt with - and you're left really concerned about how to go about getting another baby!!!!

TootiesMom · 06-06-2006, 10:07 AM

awwww Bailey is too cute! I am terrified now to look for another baby, but I know where to come to make sure everything is ok..... YT...... I am on the hunt now for an adult "baby girl" that is tiny.....I am in no hurry, thats for sure

starz67 · 06-09-2006, 04:08 AM

Hi
Just wanted to let everyone know I did contact the Internet fraud dept.
I found out that what she is called "bait n switch". This is Illegal.

snorsworthy · 06-09-2006, 08:07 AM

I am glad you contacted the police. Yes it is something I have seen done a few times. Even had a breeder do it to me once. I was pretty upset. It is sad that people have to be that way.

They use a few good photos to sell the pups that arent' as nice. They figure you won't know.

I can't help but wonder what is happening with all the pets that have and are still being stolen from internet fraud. Someone mentioned a fake website. Put my head to hurting. I have been so stressed over all the scams that are going on. May just be a good idea for some of the breeders who have have pets stolen to start looking around at some the new breeders websites that are popping up. Thanks to whom mentioned it, gives me a new road to look at.

Peters · 06-09-2006, 08:15 AM

that's quite odd! have you contacted this seller? i think that's what i would do 1st! it's not an old add for the dogs you got that wasn't ever removed is it? either way i hope all is figured out and nobody thinks they will get your dogs then be out $!

06-05-2006, 04:49 PM	#16
starz67 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IL Posts: 111	Has she been on a fraud site.

06-05-2006, 04:54 PM	#17
starz67 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IL Posts: 111	Here is her website http://www.salemsgate.com

06-06-2006, 08:11 AM	#18
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I am racking my brain trying to remember. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

06-06-2006, 09:32 AM	#19
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	Man, this is horrible what happened to you... that is why I have learned, thankfully from YT, to research people and get references.. unfortunately I didnt learn that until AFTER I had a Yorkie. Thankfully, Tootie is in pretty good health(he has recently had high liver enyzmes but is fine)... __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

06-06-2006, 10:07 AM	#21
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	awwww Bailey is too cute! I am terrified now to look for another baby, but I know where to come to make sure everything is ok..... YT...... I am on the hunt now for an adult "baby girl" that is tiny.....I am in no hurry, thats for sure __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

06-06-2006, 10:04 AM	#20
Bailey's Peeps Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 229	If we were getting another puppy today, I don't know what we would do. With all that I've read about terrible puppy mills, disreputable breeders and uninformed individuals, I guess the only place to feel comfortable about acquiring your puppy is by personal reference from someone that you know to have had a good experience with the seller. I'm just pleased beyond words that after a month with Bailey, everything about her seems perfect - since much about the way we bought her would throw up red flags to me now. We bought her from an ad in the paper placed by people we knew nothing about, and they lived about two hours away from us. We met at a truck stop half way between our homes. Not a great way to get your new baby! BUT, on the positive side, they had the whole litter of pups (4) and the mom and dad with them. We fell in love with all of the puppies, but settled on just one. The owners did seem nice and loving with all of the dogs, and all of the dogs (parents and pups) were clean, apparently healthy and happy, and certainly well socialized. They had all of the puppy's shot records, registration papers, and enough of the food Bailey had been eating to last a few days. They told us what she had been eating and when. They pointed out from the medical records when we should next take Bailey to the vet for booster shots and for a general exam. Even with all of that, though, you have people like the one you've dealt with - and you're left really concerned about how to go about getting another baby!!!!

06-09-2006, 04:08 AM	#22
starz67 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IL Posts: 111	update Hi Just wanted to let everyone know I did contact the Internet fraud dept. I found out that what she is called "bait n switch". This is Illegal.

06-09-2006, 08:07 AM	#23
snorsworthy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mayfield Kentucky Posts: 6	I am glad you contacted the police. Yes it is something I have seen done a few times. Even had a breeder do it to me once. I was pretty upset. It is sad that people have to be that way. They use a few good photos to sell the pups that arent' as nice. They figure you won't know. I can't help but wonder what is happening with all the pets that have and are still being stolen from internet fraud. Someone mentioned a fake website. Put my head to hurting. I have been so stressed over all the scams that are going on. May just be a good idea for some of the breeders who have have pets stolen to start looking around at some the new breeders websites that are popping up. Thanks to whom mentioned it, gives me a new road to look at.

06-09-2006, 08:15 AM	#24
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	resale ? that's quite odd! have you contacted this seller? i think that's what i would do 1st! it's not an old add for the dogs you got that wasn't ever removed is it? either way i hope all is figured out and nobody thinks they will get your dogs then be out $!