I'm sure this post will get deleted or edited by one of our diligent moderators, but I'm a sayin' it anyway -> I think what happeneed to you stinks and it's not the first time things like this have happened to folks. I think that you should post the breeders name on this forum for all to see so that other unsuspecting, trusting, diligent folks don't get ripped off. Not everyone is an attorney versed in contract law so how are some people to know what to get in writing, especially when you are dealing with a joyous thing, like a new puppy. This ain't like buying a car or house. The last thing people are thinking is "Gee, I wonder if this guy is going to rip me off" when buying a puppy. For god's sakes, how low can you get?
I belong to several other forums on different topics. On two in particular, dealing with corvettes, members regularly post both good and bad experiences with car dealers, parts suppliers, vendors, etc.. so that folks can patronize those that deal in honesty and integrity and those that don't, well, they lose a heck of a lot of business and get a bad reputation. I personally think that it is a tremendous service to the consumers out there. The internet is a very powerful place for people to have negative things said about them, particularly if they are business people. Usually, someone from the forum emails the bad guy the thread and the victim is usually reimbursed or otherwise made whole.
So I say, post the name so that the eithcal breeders aren't given a bad name and ETHICAL, DILIGENT BUYERS aren't victimized. WE have enough problems with BYB's and our breed in general, the last thing we need is supposed good breeders ripping people off.
I'm positive others will differ in opinion :D :D :D, but I wolud like to hear input as far as a forum suggestion.
Just my .02