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Almost 4 years ago
Almost 4 years ago, my 12 year old grandaughter came to me with a picture of a cream colored Doberman. She had contacted the owner who told her the Dobie was $90. I then contacted the owner and arranged to meet to see the dog. When we met, the owner explained that she had lost her job and couldn't afford to feed the dog. I immediately knew the dog was coming home with me because it's ribs and hip bones were showing and it looked like the dog was starving. Although she stated the cost was $90, I gave her $200 because of her situation and because she had two small girls, maybe 4 and 6 (I'm guessing) with her who were crying and upset at losing their pet. Now I had never heard of "Get Your Pet" up to this point because my grandaughter who was 12, only brought me a picture and contact information for the owner. The owner stated that there was a pet adoption company that she had the dog listed on but that she would take care of the fees. Then, a few weeks later, my grandaughter started getting threatening emails from Get Your Pet, so I looked them up. According to their info, all pets are checked by a vet prior to listing. There is no way any responsible vet would have cleared a dog that was clearly undernurished and sickly. In the mean time, we took the dog, "Champ" to the vet to get all of his shots, and start him on a weight gain plan. After about 6 months, Champ had gained the weight and appeared healthy. We then had him neutered. Then my 12 year old granddaughter started getting calls from a collection agency. I then spoke to them and explained the situation and also advised them that although GYP states all dogs are vet checked, that was obviously false. I also advised them that the original owner stated they would take care of the $90 fee and that GYP can contact her. Since then, I have received numerous emails and calls from a collection agency asking for or emailing my grandaughter. Every time, I explain things to them yet we still get the emails and calls. About 1 year ago, Champ was diagnosed with advanced lymphoma and after numerous medications and vet visits, it got to the point that Champ had to be put down. Now I understand that GYP is out $90 but I also know that Champ was never checked by a vet as they claim and since the original owner stated that they would take care of the fee out of the $200 I gave her, I am NOT going to pay any money to GYP. The fact that harassing emails and phone calls were directed at my grandaughter even after I advised all involved that she was 12 years old and to contact me, they still keep sending emails and calling her. It's only $90 and it's not that I can't afford it but it will be a cold day in H&$L before I give one cent to a company that acts this way. If they would have just contacted me (I provided all my contact info) instead of harassing a 12 year old, and were nice about it, I would have paid even though I already paid the owner. Now....no.
Filed by Dave S.