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Hey guys,
My fiancee and I are trying to find a purebred Pug puppy and have ran into a lot of scam artists and what not on line. We finally felt we found a legit breeder about 30 miles from us and contacted her via email. She sent a photo of the puppies and we picked which one we would like to put $200 down. I asked if I could visit her since she wasn't too far from us and she said she didn't want anyone coming over until after they had been given their initial vaccinations at 5 weeks (the pups were about a week old at this point). I said I understood and at least asked for a vet reference which I contacted and everything seemed to check out so I sent her the money and asked if we could come see the pup once he had his vaccinations. She said sure.
Well, we're getting close to the end of this month when I should be able to go by and see the puppy I'm buying. I've contacted her email almost a week ago asking if she knew a date yet.
Still no reply.
I called the number provided online, got a voicemail, left a message with my number, and 3 days later, she still hasn't called me.
I sent her one more email today with my phone number asking her to call me since I would like to talk more in detail about the contract she has people sign when we pick him up. And so far, no call.
Here's my question: Do you guys feel this is what a responsible breeder does? I was under the impression that most breeders feel communication with their puppy's new parents is very important so this is concerning me.
What do you guys think? I'm starting to get very anxious and have a horrible feeling I possibly was scammed.
Thanks guys.
My fiancee and I are trying to find a purebred Pug puppy and have ran into a lot of scam artists and what not on line. We finally felt we found a legit breeder about 30 miles from us and contacted her via email. She sent a photo of the puppies and we picked which one we would like to put $200 down. I asked if I could visit her since she wasn't too far from us and she said she didn't want anyone coming over until after they had been given their initial vaccinations at 5 weeks (the pups were about a week old at this point). I said I understood and at least asked for a vet reference which I contacted and everything seemed to check out so I sent her the money and asked if we could come see the pup once he had his vaccinations. She said sure.
Well, we're getting close to the end of this month when I should be able to go by and see the puppy I'm buying. I've contacted her email almost a week ago asking if she knew a date yet.
Still no reply.
I called the number provided online, got a voicemail, left a message with my number, and 3 days later, she still hasn't called me.
I sent her one more email today with my phone number asking her to call me since I would like to talk more in detail about the contract she has people sign when we pick him up. And so far, no call.
Here's my question: Do you guys feel this is what a responsible breeder does? I was under the impression that most breeders feel communication with their puppy's new parents is very important so this is concerning me.
What do you guys think? I'm starting to get very anxious and have a horrible feeling I possibly was scammed.
Thanks guys.