I am a senior lady and want to report these people to some authority that they are scamming people. Who would I report them too? I live in Los Angeles and these folks told me they are in Texas.
Anonymous
You NEVER send money for any puppy. You always go in person and pick up the dog from the breeder and pay when you pick up and after you have a copy of the original vet records.
That site doesn't work but legitimate breeders DO NOT sell to random people over the internet. They might have a website for their kennel but will always want to meet you in person before agreeing to sell to you
Elaine M
If it's not a legit breeder (as backed by the AKC) you're taking a chance at sending money. If you can't drive over to get the dog I'd not order through anyone's website.
Lorraine
The link didn't work for me anyway, however, I'm totally with Newf in that NO good breeder would just take a deposit without meeting you in person.
If I was getting a puppy off of anyone I would expect to be sat down and grilled for a good hour before they agree to part with one of their precious pups to me.
ZotsRule
Not bothering to look. NO legitimate breeder would EVER take deposits for a puppy without MEETING YOU IN PERSON first and APPROVING you to buy one of their puppies.
I'm also betting that these puppies are horribly bred "teacup" ones which are runty puppies that live short, sickly lives and die from their way too small hearts or anemia. I'm also betting NONE of the dogs they use for breeding hold titles because they're not using show quality dogs to breed with.
daniel g
Because more than 50% of sites selling pets are nothing but a scam, you risk loosing every penny you send them.
A legitimate breeder will not hesitate to provide you with their breeders license number to verify being genuine.
Best rule of thumb is never buy any animal, sight unseen,'photos don't count',,then you pay in full and take your pet with you. Legitimate breeders will also provide any vetting records without question. Shot record, worming etc,
>>>BUYER BEWARE<<<