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Just like the friendly pet store at the mall, the Internet is not the place to buy a dog. You have next to no legal protection and you are supporting the cruel and inhumane puppy mill industry.
Shoshanna of South Boston MA (03/14/08)
I had gone onto this website www.englishbullpup.com and picked out my puppy (after doing my research of course). I picked my puppy... It was an English Bulldog named Roszi. I paid through Paypal and was in close contact with Pricila. Roszi was flying in from Georgia. When we picked her up at the airport, it was not her. The puppy that was delivered belonged to another couple out in the mid-west. The breeder (Pricilla) mixed up the puppies. My puppy was nowin another family's home. The breeder refused to compensate anything due to this mix up. I paid $4,000 for this puppy (the one I chose online). The breeder told me to ship her back. Obviously she did not have the best interest of the puppy in mind. Not only did she send the wrong puppy, but she also mixed up the paper work. I do not have the medical records, contract (I have the other family's contract) nor the AKC papers. I need the AKC papers in order to file insure my puppy. I spoke to Pricillia 2 weeks ago, and she still has not returned my phone calls or emails. I cannot believe a reputable breeder would act in such a matter. These people obviously do not have my puppy's best interest in mind.
Not able to insure or register my AKC puppy.
Deserie of Corona CA (03/08/08)
My daughter went to a breeder website to look for a Yorkshire Terrier and e-mailed the breeder to see if he had any more puppies. He said they were all sold, but one of his former customers had puppies that she wanted to send back to the states from Africa. She asked for $200.00 to ship them and then another $300.00 for a crate to ship them in. I start getting very suspicious and looked on a scam site, and there it was--the exact same dog scam. They make it sound so legitimate, and she made her self sound like a Christian lady who just wanted her dogs to have a good home. We were the perfect suckers.
I am out of $300.00, and my daughter's trust in people is shattered.
Betty of Mount Aubum CA (11/02/06)
My sister and I purchased a puppy through this kennel, Smeraglia Kennel, Robertsdale, Ala. We unfortunately listened to this person Sherri and trusted her. If you check out her web site you will see that she presents everything very nice, her web page is TeddyBearSchnoodles.com. We were under the impression that we were going to pick up at the airport a well ajusted, healthy 8 week old puppy.
The evening we picked him up he was exhausted, so we did not really start becoming aware of his behavior till the next morning. A day after he arrived Piper started coughing and having trouble breathing. We took him to our Vet, and had a complete physical done on him. Piper is being treated for the following medical problems, kennel cough, a parasite in his intestines. In addition we found out that he was and had been eating his feces, so we have him on deter, and try to catch him after he uses the bathroom to keep him from eating it. The problem is that he is so quick that sometimes we can't catch him in time, and he will continue to stay sick with parasites and worms.
When you try to pet him he will bite, not just mouth but to the point that he is leaving punctures that bleed. I have spoken to our vet and several SPCA's. Piper is showing direct signs of being neglected, under weight, agressive biter from teasing, and was not able to receive the proper training usually from the mom due to a large litter of 10 puppies, four of hers and six from another.
Years ago pet shops ran puppy mills. Even though she may show off her web site and tell her prespective buyers it does not mean that it is true. My sister and I are victims, but this little puppy suffered the worse.
Dorie of Mapelton IL (09/22/06)
I was interested in purchasing 2 silver Pugs from Linda Kapsa aka LKK Pugs. We emailed back and forth for a few weeks and then I spoke to her on the phone. She was full of information and seemed to be an honest breeder. I sent her a deposit of $200 and she told me that she would have silver Pug puppies available this summer. I called her again in June and she said that she was expecting litters of Pug puppies very soon and that I would be getting my Pugs in Septemember.
The first week of September I called several times and left messages and have not gotten any response back. It seems that I will not be getting my $200 back or my Pug puppies that were promised to me. I have 3 children who were anxiously awaiting the arrival of their Pug puppies and I explained to them that this is another lesson in life learned.
Edward of Smithtown NY (08/23/06)
We purchased a puppy through anypets 5 weeks ago. There was a contract stating that we take the puppy to the vets 2 days after delivery. We did because he was infested with fleas.witht he total of 1189.00 for the dog there was suppose to be a health certificate of all his first shots when he was born. 5 weeks alater we still havent received the health certificate which we paid 35.00.many phone calls later we are getting the run around that there might not be any records of his first shots. We now find out our dog has giardia and hookworm. One is from the mother and one is from dirty water.
Our dog may be ill because he hasnt had his first shot. We have no idea and have no information on our dog. We have already spent over 200.00 on meds for his girdia and hookworm. If he had his first shot he wouldnt have gotten these things.
Melissa of Hoboken NJ (08/20/06)
My fiance and I spent $2000 to purchase what we understood would be a happy, healthy bulldog. Within 48 hours of receiving our puppy, he was diagnosed with kennel cough. A week later his condition had deteriorated into pneumonia and he was on the verge of death. Our puppy, Jack, had to be hospitalized for 6 days and we received a bill totaling over $5000. We immediately contacted Evan Q, the owner of Miniature Bulldogs Inc. and were assured by him that we should keep Jack hospitalized for as long as possible -- even though we were advised by our veterinarian that his chances for survival were slim. We relied on Evan's statements and took ever effort possible to save our puppy's life -- incurring an enormous bill in the process.
Thankfully, after 6 horrific days and nights in the hospital, Jack took a turn for the better and we were able to bring him home. Unfortunately, on the day that payment was actually due, Evan blatantly refused to pay the bills and told us that Jack's sickness was a result of our negligence even though Jack had been declared unfit for sale. We are in the process of instituting legal action against Mr. Q. In this process, we have discovered that he operates several shelter companies in order to give his business an air of legitimacy. He operates several breeding websites under different names -- although he and the parent company, Miniature Bulldogs, Inc. are the true operators.
Patrick of Pittstown NJ (06/06/06)
I bought a show quality puppy from a California Breeder. I notified her that the puppy was having problems walking at 4 months old. At 10 months 9 months old he was diagnosised with category 4 hip dysplasia in both hips. The veterinarian said he should have surgergy or put to sleep. I took the surgery route and notified the breeder that I should get some money back. I also found out that California has a puppy lemon law but need a contact from california.
Puppy needed surgery and may need second hip removed.
Kim of Vincennes IN (05/18/06)
I was on the net and found puppies for sale on the classifieds and one Keith Sheldon told me that I would receive my puppies for which $700. He never delivered the pups and I trusted in him. I have read other complaints on Mr. keith sheldon as well and they are not good ones, only bad reports. I wish to have this matter resolved asap and receive my money back to me. He also offers a money back guarantee and said within 7 days you can get your money refunded. he emailed me and said that he would refund my $700 dollars and I believed him on that one too. I paid him by money gram which he insisted upon or by western union. I have all the emails he sent to me as proof of what I am saying is the truth.
Deborah of Garson Canada (05/12/06)
On June 1st 2005 I received a puppy from Chidolls, Famous Babydoll Pups. The puppy, Gomez, was diagnosed with hydrocephalus on 2 June 2005. The breeder refused to allow me to return the puppy as per the agreement and the California Puppy Lemon Law. Her comment: "He will die a Canadian." 8 months of pure misery go by, arguing publicly and privately with this woman. Finally, on 6 Jan 2006 I received a refund for Gomez. I paid 3500.00USD plus shipping for him. I was refunded 4500.00USD which includes 1000USD in medical bills. In February 2006 I found out she was still selling sick puppies for huge amounts of money. As well, she was taking peoples money and not sending puppies.
I stood up, publically for these women and gave a brief history of what happened to me. Since then, Debra Drury has called the SPCA and I am being investigated for animal cruelty for Gomez. The SPCA is now in charge of Gomez (I have him with me). They will decide if he needs to be euthenised or not. It amazes me that I (and my children) were the victims of receiving a fatally ill puppy in the first place. NOW, this woman is so angry with me because I have a refund and Gomez and I stood up for the other unfortunate people she is harming. NOW, we are the victims again.
When I was fighting for 8 months to get some help with Gomez, NOT ONE agency would help me. Not the FBI fraud division, not Animal Control, not the USDA, not her local police. Yet, with a simple phone call, she is having me investigated for keeping Gomez alive. The breeder sold me the sick dog, kept me in tears for 8 months and has now taken his care out of my hands by calling the SPCA. Is this fair? Is this justice? Is this the ultimate vengeance? This is a VERY brief rundown of the circumstances of the past 11 months.
Heidi of Farmingdale NY (03/23/06)
Certified funds in the amount of $1180, were sent to Little Horse Great Danes in San Antonio, Texas, to pay for a puppy and shipping costs. Five days before I was to receive Cricket she informed me that the litter had contracted Parvo and half the litter had already died. After consulting my vet, I was advised not to take my puppy, since there are lasting health effects even if she were to survive. I asked Ms. Rainwater for a refund, she said it would take her a while to come up with the money
Finally, on 3/18 I received a nasty letter from her telling me she would not refund my money only $230 of shipping. She said that her contract states no cash refund only a replacement puppy. Her entire kennel had been exposed or had come down with this deadly virus, so why would I accept a replacement puppy. I would like a refund of the $1180 that I feel she owes me. My family and I have been devestated by this dissappointment. We are not wealthy people and $1180 is alot of money to us.
Kim of Washington DC (03/03/06)
I initially contacted Linda Kapsa of LKK Pugs in Ballantine, Montana, in August 2005 regarding her ad on pets4you.com which stated puppies available now. She said she would have some black pups available in September 2005. I sent her the $200 deposit to hold a pup for me. We emailed each other a few times and then when she received my $200 deposit, her song and dance changed. She then said she would have pups available in December, then it was January or February. She stopped returning my emails in December when I asked her what was going on with my pups.
A friend called her regarding my pups and now my pup will not be available until June 2006. If I knew I had to wait a year for a pup, I never would have sent her a deposit. It is now March 2006 and she has yet to return my phone calls or emails.
I am out my $200 deposit.
Carrie of Alderson WV (02/03/06)
I had placed a deposit on an english bulldog when she was two weeks old. I had then made plans to pick her up so I took off work and got everything ready for that weekend when she was supposed to be six weeks old. I kept in touch with the breeder the whole time. Three days before I was to pick her up the woman sent me an email and told me the pup was only five weeks but was healthy and eating well and since I had everything ready to leave and had worked at an animal shelter with young pups I said I would still get her that weekend.
When I got to North Carolina the pup was sick and had been to the vet which the woman didn't tell me the day before or that morning when i had talked to her. Then several hours into the drive home we stopped to let her use the bathroom and she could not walk but the woman had said she was fine. I have had the dog for less than a week, who turned out to be only four weeks when I got her, and she has been to two different vets already. She has hip and knee problems and will eventually need surgery on them or may have to be put down. I contacted the woman and she will not give me any money back but will replace the dog. After I am attached to her already. I am keeping the pup and am willing to pay thousands of dollars on the surgery but do not want it to happen to any one else. And I also have printouts of her web sites that state that she has litters from the same female dog in less than three months. How is that possible. I am very angry that she puts puppies through this for money. I hope it does not happen to anyone else or to any other pups.
Carolina of Palm Coast FL (10/05/05)
I purchaced an ACA registered male puppy dalmatian from Elite Pets of iberia, Mo., in late June 2005 for $350.00. The puppy has been sick from the day of his arrival (shipped via TRANSPET, a puppy truck that came highly recommended as a mode of transportation and was advised by the breeder to be the safest mode of delivery for the 12 week old puppy THIS SERVICE WAS AN ADDITIONAL $350). Since then I have incurred over $100 worth of vet bills and discovered that the puppy had a grossly over-looked dysplasia of the hip. In addition, the dog had several intestinal parasites, a very advanced Upper Respiratory Infection with conjunctivitis.
The puppy was placed on several medications. Upon his follow up exam the puppy had an Xray that confirmed the congenital abnormal hip. This abonormality can be visualized without mistake both radiographically and externally. I contacted the breeder immediately and my options were not to my satisfaction. I was told I could return the puppy and pay an additional $350 to receive another dog (that may have come from the same gene pool of birth defects). Or I could keep the dog and get only partial refund for the cost of the dog (no refund for the transportation). Either way I got screwed financially.
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