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Superstarkba · 08-26-2007, 12:04 PM

I think that even if they appove of that phone call. I wouldn't give them a yorkie. I think its meal to auction off a dog. If they want to get a lot of money, why not go buy a material thing and auction that off to get a lot of money? Just what I think.

YorkyDiva · 08-26-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstarkba

we are your family and we are here for you. Do you breed yorkies?

Yes, I do breed yorkies.
And no I have no intention of giving them a baby to parade and scare to death and I fully intend to give them a piece of my mind about it IF they have approved of this kind of thing. I was just wondering if anyone else on here might give me an idea of what to say when I do tell them off.
If March of Dimes is condoning this type of thing, shame, shame, shame. If not sanctioned by them, then it should be out there in the press as a scam.
Just someone help me figure out what to say so that I don't rant on about it.

moosie's mom · 08-26-2007, 12:34 PM

I agree that this could be a "scam." You should call and check it out.

But just a FYI...... The local "Ducks Unlimited" in our area has a big fundraiser every year. They ALWAYS raffle off a "Black Lab" puppy. The lab always goes every year for between $5,000 to 7,000!!! It is a small town and they get someone local to donate the pup at a good price, then they turn around and auction it off. One year our high school leadership class "worked" the fundraiser and it was my daughters job to walk the pup around to everyone all night so everyone to see him/her then want to bid on him/her.

YorkyDiva · 08-26-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by moosie's mom

I agree that this could be a "scam." You should call and check it out.

But just a FYI...... The local "Ducks Unlimited" in our area has a big fundraiser every year. They ALWAYS raffle off a "Black Lab" puppy. The lab always goes every year for between $5,000 to 7,000!!! It is a small town and they get someone local to donate the pup at a good price, then they turn around and auction it off. One year our high school leadership class "worked" the fundraiser and it was my daughters job to walk the pup around to everyone all night so everyone to see him/her then want to bid on him/her.

That would absolutely NOT do for a yorkie.

browniesmom622 · 08-26-2007, 12:42 PM

sounds like a scam

daisysis · 08-26-2007, 01:57 PM

I am so glad you said no. I think it was a scam. How ever if not I am glad you siad no.

txshopper73 · 08-26-2007, 02:02 PM

I've heard of dogs being auctioned to raise money for charitable events...in fact, wasn't it a couple of years ago that someone on here talked about it.

Anyway, I don't think that MOD would do it unless it was a local chapter.

Either way, good for you for saying no.

labrown · 08-26-2007, 02:38 PM

Say that auctions are not a safe way for you to do business, and that as a reputable breeder, you require information on the homes that you send your dogs to. It just isn't in the dog's best interest, and after all, that is your first priority.

And, you also can't expect someone from MOD to know that it isn't a good idea. I didn't know how specific breeders were until I got my dogs, but now I know and I'm glad they are!

Catrina · 08-26-2007, 04:26 PM

yea it sounds like a scam but who knows.. if you do decide to call back the organization, let us know what they said and if it was them!!

YorkyDiva · 08-27-2007, 05:13 AM

I called the local office of MOD. They are clueless. No one from their office makes calls to solicit puppies. However they do have puppies donated on occasion that they auction off.

But they say they do not know who might have called and it may have been a person who works or a friend of a friend of a friend.
They were of no help and did not seem the least bit concerned that someone may have been soliciting in the name of the MOD and scamming people out of puppies.
So I guess we just need to put the word of caution out there to everyone that this type of thing could be another type of scam.

rockbaker · 08-27-2007, 05:49 AM

I think it's illegal to auction off a living animal....Remember "Lets make a deal" on tv? they had a lot of kittens, donkeys, etc.

maybe only a state legislation, needs to be federal one.

You were right...nobody would get a puppy of mine unless I know for absolute positive where it was going..

sounds like a scam to me too.

roxanne

celstu1 · 08-27-2007, 06:02 AM

It could have been an independant auction from a company or facility who PLANS to donate the $$ raised to the March of Dimes. The actual March of Dimes organization may have not been involved at all. I know someone who is a firefighter, all of the whole citys firefighters have a charity softball and golf tournament every year to raise money for a certain charity, one they pick and vote on. Then they all play and donate the $$ to the charity. The actual charity has nothing to do with their choice and knows nothing about it, they just get the donation money when the day is done.

furby2000 · 08-27-2007, 07:03 AM

You should google the telephone number and find out who called you first. I would bet it was a scam though, someone out to get a free furbaby.. Good thing you went with your loving insticts and refused

Knowing how nice you are it was probably a little had to say "No" though, I can just imagine...

its stephyylove · 08-27-2007, 07:13 AM

I read the first post and there actually is a March of Dimes.. It sounded familiar so I googled it.. http://www.marchofdimes.com/ who ever called you though was probably the scammer ripping of the charity name.. I would e-mail the people at this website to make sure its legit.. Even just to find out whats going on and if they would really auction off a puppy.. Maybe you'll help catch a scammer.

YorkyDiva · 08-27-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by furby2000

You should google the telephone number and find out who called you first. I would bet it was a scam though, someone out to get a free furbaby.. Good thing you went with your loving insticts and refused

Knowing how nice you are it was probably a little had to say "No" though, I can just imagine...

You always say the nicest things and make me cry!

I would always want to contribute to charities if I can and do feel guilty when I cannot.
I did google the number and got a name and address, of which the MOD person was not familiar with at all. And although they claim not to "solicit" this type of donation, they admit to auctioning off

puppies that have been voluntarily donated.

08-26-2007, 12:34 PM	#18
moosie's mom And Mimi's too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Coast of CA Posts: 4,086	I agree that this could be a "scam." You should call and check it out. But just a FYI...... The local "Ducks Unlimited" in our area has a big fundraiser every year. They ALWAYS raffle off a "Black Lab" puppy. The lab always goes every year for between $5,000 to 7,000!!! It is a small town and they get someone local to donate the pup at a good price, then they turn around and auction it off. One year our high school leadership class "worked" the fundraiser and it was my daughters job to walk the pup around to everyone all night so everyone to see him/her then want to bid on him/her. __________________ Hugs and Yorkie Kisses from Linda, Moose and Mimi : The Moose is Loose: Moose wubs AprilLove

08-26-2007, 12:42 PM	#20
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	sounds like a scam __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

08-26-2007, 01:57 PM	#21
daisysis YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 1,074	I am so glad you said no. I think it was a scam. How ever if not I am glad you siad no. __________________ Sissy..Lilly..Maggie..Lucy

08-26-2007, 02:02 PM	#22
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I've heard of dogs being auctioned to raise money for charitable events...in fact, wasn't it a couple of years ago that someone on here talked about it. Anyway, I don't think that MOD would do it unless it was a local chapter. Either way, good for you for saying no. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

08-26-2007, 02:38 PM	#23
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	you tell 'em, girl! Say that auctions are not a safe way for you to do business, and that as a reputable breeder, you require information on the homes that you send your dogs to. It just isn't in the dog's best interest, and after all, that is your first priority. And, you also can't expect someone from MOD to know that it isn't a good idea. I didn't know how specific breeders were until I got my dogs, but now I know and I'm glad they are! __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren Last edited by labrown; 08-26-2007 at 02:40 PM.

08-26-2007, 12:04 PM	#16
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	I think that even if they appove of that phone call. I wouldn't give them a yorkie. I think its meal to auction off a dog. If they want to get a lot of money, why not go buy a material thing and auction that off to get a lot of money? Just what I think.

08-26-2007, 04:26 PM	#24
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	yea it sounds like a scam but who knows.. if you do decide to call back the organization, let us know what they said and if it was them!!

08-27-2007, 05:13 AM	#25
YorkyDiva Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TN Posts: 624	I called the local office of MOD. They are clueless. No one from their office makes calls to solicit puppies. However they do have puppies donated on occasion that they auction off. But they say they do not know who might have called and it may have been a person who works or a friend of a friend of a friend. They were of no help and did not seem the least bit concerned that someone may have been soliciting in the name of the MOD and scamming people out of puppies. So I guess we just need to put the word of caution out there to everyone that this type of thing could be another type of scam.

08-27-2007, 05:49 AM	#26
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	illegal I think it's illegal to auction off a living animal....Remember "Lets make a deal" on tv? they had a lot of kittens, donkeys, etc. maybe only a state legislation, needs to be federal one. You were right...nobody would get a puppy of mine unless I know for absolute positive where it was going.. sounds like a scam to me too. roxanne __________________ winston & corky

08-27-2007, 06:02 AM	#27
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	It could have been an independant auction from a company or facility who PLANS to donate the $$ raised to the March of Dimes. The actual March of Dimes organization may have not been involved at all. I know someone who is a firefighter, all of the whole citys firefighters have a charity softball and golf tournament every year to raise money for a certain charity, one they pick and vote on. Then they all play and donate the $$ to the charity. The actual charity has nothing to do with their choice and knows nothing about it, they just get the donation money when the day is done. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

08-27-2007, 07:03 AM	#28
furby2000 Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,337	Scam You should google the telephone number and find out who called you first. I would bet it was a scam though, someone out to get a free furbaby.. Good thing you went with your loving insticts and refused Knowing how nice you are it was probably a little had to say "No" though, I can just imagine... __________________ Tiffany http://www.dogster.com/?447329 & little Zoey:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/859071

08-27-2007, 07:13 AM	#29
its stephyylove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the lovely massachusetts Posts: 402	I read the first post and there actually is a March of Dimes.. It sounded familiar so I googled it.. http://www.marchofdimes.com/ who ever called you though was probably the scammer ripping of the charity name.. I would e-mail the people at this website to make sure its legit.. Even just to find out whats going on and if they would really auction off a puppy.. Maybe you'll help catch a scammer.