rachels.haven's Journal

[thistlebloom]

I know I may be the dissenting vote here....but... If the "product" is not suitable for the job for which it was intended - the purchaser should be compensated. I'd at least approach the breeder with that. If this breeder routinely sells pups she might want to keep on friendly terms with her previous clients.

I once sold a litter of Westie pups and a couple of years later was contacted by one of the puppy purchasers saying that their pup had a skin condition. I asked them if they wanted to return the dog and get a refund - they didn't want that. I asked them to neuter the dog and send me the vet report. Then I refunded $400 of their $500 purchase price. They were happy and even though I've never sold another puppy - it just felt like the right thing to do. Maybe your breeder could be persuaded to do "something" to ease her conscience.

That was extremely decent of you. I applaud that.

 

[Bruce]

Breeder emailed back inquiring to know what the diagnosis was. I told her what I said above. She gave me the, "good luck finding him a new home!" then "oh yeah, can I have those test results?" Yes, she can have a copy. She's a terrible breeder with no intention of helping the little hurt mess she brought into this world. She'd better watch out. I may need to spread the word. I'm mad.

Yeah she can have a copy of the test results ... when she refunds your money.

If this breeder routinely sells pups she might want to keep on friendly terms with her previous clients.

I seriously doubt the breeder will give out Rachel's name to prospective future buyers. She doesn't seem like that sort of person based on the info we have. Likewise a contractor is only going to use happy customers when a prospective new customer asks for references.

 

[Baymule]

Poor messed up puppy. At least now you know why he acted aggressively. How did you find the breeder? On Craigslist? You can post vet results and a warning to other buyers with her name and town. There may be others.....

 

[rachels.haven]

Yeah, she's not getting any test results. She just threatened to call her lawyer if I told anyone...and the police because I MUST be giving him head trauma which is amusing considering the vet was just here and I think he'd be able to tell and wouldn't have prescribed anything.

Well, Badger's about to start seizing again. Pharmacy hasn't called yet, so I guess we'll go bug them.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I seriously doubt the breeder will give out Rachel's name to prospective future buyers.

You can post vet results and a warning to other buyers with her name and town. There may be others.....

That's what I'm talking about! It's not libel or slander if it's the TRUTH! Let her call her lawyer. At this point I'd be looking at small claims court. (of course I don't know what you paid for him and what the amounts to "small claims" in your area)

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I would be on her case like white on rice....slam her breeding reputation into the ground Rachel, she is NOT a responsible breeder.....

 

[Bruce]

She just threatened to call her lawyer if I told anyone.

Just the facts ma'am, as you've posted them here. Bought this dog from this breeder. It is having seizures. Breeder is claiming no responsibility though the dog was sold as being without health issues.

I wonder how many of her other customers would contact you and say "ME TOO!"

 

[Baymule]

If I were you, I'd call the police and report that she is threatening to turn you in for animal abuse to cover her backside. Get ahead of the game. File a report, then it is documented.

 

[farmerjan]

I agree with @Baymule ; get a little "paper trail". I don't suppose that you recorded any of her phone calls???? Do you have any of the texts? Plus, you have had the vet, who can verify that the animals are not abused there on your place, so you have already taken the first and most proactive step to try to deal with the issue and are a conscientious dog owner by contacting the vet.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

See if your vet will write a letter/statement saying that Badger is in good physical condition, there are no signs of injury and that he has a seizure disorder.