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Old 14-08-2008, 10:36 AM
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hello everyone i've been looking at getting a puppy for a while so emailed someone today this was her reply do you smell anything fishy ? a puppy courier ?.

Hello
Thanks for Contacting in regards to my male and female puppies which are still available,i just got a male and a female called Lisa and Matt.They are well raised and potty trained,vet checked,Health Guaranteed,playful with kids and other home pets,very good companions and needs a lot of attention and love affection.They are 12 weeks old and ,They are pure breed,really in need of very good home.Before giving out my puppies to any home i will need to know the following from you.
1 Have you any pet-care experience?
2 Where are you located?
3 Are you a breeder?
4 How old are you,are you married with kids and what do you do for a living?
5 When are you ready for this puppies and Which of the sex do you want?
6 Are you sure that you are going to take care of any of my babies?
7 Gift me a Brief Description about your Environment?
8 Do you have a vet doctor?
9 Can I have your phone numbers to reach you?
Sorry for all this Questions (i mean no offense) but just that i really need a very loving home for this puppies.I am giving away this puppies due to the fact that i am having a Research Program which i am out.I will be transporting the puppies from Belfast/Northern Ireland which you will only pay the Re-homing and transportation fee of £150 for each puppy .It will take just 4-5 hours for the puppy to get to you.I am not out to make money from them since they where just like my own children,my main concern is to give them the best they ever want.
hope to read from you if this is okay with you for me to make arrangement for the puppy to delivered to you by using a PET DELIVERY SERVICE lets proceed.
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Old 14-08-2008, 10:40 AM
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Hmmm.

Well there are plenty of animal couriers out there however they seemed to push the fact that they are giving the puppy for free. And they seem to make it too officail with all the questions.

I would be careful....
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i no i'm not going to jump in i've requested photos and kc forms. has anyone ever had a puppy couriered sounds kinda mean to me
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Old 14-08-2008, 11:04 AM
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Sounds american to me! Vets are called doctors over there and ?potty trained? Doesnt sound like a phrase used over here!
What breed are they?
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Coming over from Ireland as well?

I certainly wouldn't trust any of that.

I'm sure i read a while back about someone on here having a similar situation and actually being ripped off from it...they had paid the 'rehoming and delivery fees' and never recevied or heard any more!!

Also, i know everyone isn't great with english but a lot of it is worded a little funny and i don't trust foreigners when it comes to sending my money out.

My advice...KEEP WELL CLEAR.

If you are after a puppy im sure you can find what you want within a reasonable distance and that way you can see/meet exactly what you are about to buy...if the price on the advert you have already mentioned is too good to miss then its probably because its too good to be true. Not many people will give things away for nowt!!!!!
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Old 14-08-2008, 11:39 AM
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It's a big scam. Don't touch it.
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Old 14-08-2008, 11:51 AM
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to many questions and much to personal , why not reply with similar questions stating you need to know the full background before you would consider getting a puppy!!!
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Hi hun

My mum is one of the biggest breeders in the uk her name is jane baker and if you really need advice or you are looking for a quality dog that is treated right with all paper work and advice where you can meet the mother and father of your puppy etc then this is here website.. i'm pretty sure she has had this kind of thing b4...

www.pacolitoparsons-bracco.co.uk

To me this sounds really dodgy .. i know she has sent many dogs abroad with amimal couriers so this is not completley unbelievable... but as for the email .. this is complete C**p, its writen wrong they have pushed it far to much and i'm sorry but what has it got to do with them what job you actually do!

My advice is to keep clear of this one!!!

All the best hun
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Thanks everyone think you've all confirmed my first feelings why do people try this kind of stuff you must be rather silly to fall for it.

It's a Pug i'm after if anyone knows anyone selling some pups i'm willing to travel around 120miles max


Cheers Becky very helpfull
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Old 14-08-2008, 02:01 PM
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There are rehoming places that ask certain questions - some ask for photographs of your back yard etc to confirm it is safe, secure and suitable for the puppy. It would not be unusual to ask things like "have you got any children?" but that, I would have thought, would be if you hadnt chosen your dog yet and they were trying to find you a match.

I think it is a load of st and wouldnt have anything to do with them. You'd probably send your money as requested and not hear another thing from them, never mind a dog!

I'd find a reputable breeder that can show you the parents and let you meet the dogs before making a decision on which one you like best.

Good luck x x x
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