Daisy, a miniature beagle puppy was purchased from Evelyn Smith of Nebraska in January. Since the day Daisy arrived in my home on July 18/08 she was very ill and eventually had to be surrendered. Daisy was sold to me by an irresposible breeder who released an unhealthy pet with liver problems, hydrocephalus and an intestinal infection of Campylobacter Spp.
Evelyn Smith has refused to take any responsibility for providing me with a sick puppy.in the two weeks I had Daisy, I had 4 vet visits, including one to a 24 hour emergency clinic that totaled more than $600.in those two weeks, veterinarians who saw her prescribed and/or provided Interceptor (a de-wormer), Erythromycin, Metronidazole.
When Evelyn was informed of Daisy's problems she initially apolgized and volunteered to pay my vet bills. That was very quickly withdrawn as she realized that by taking that action she would accept guilt/responsibility, she subsequently threatened to go to her lawyer. Since that day, Evelyn Smith has not communicated with me.
And 'dog person' knows that responsible/reputable breeders will guarantee the health and robust nature of thier dogs. Most responsible breeders will either refund what you have paid for the dog or will offer another puppy to you. Mrs. Smith, who despite her bold claims of being 'Christian, ' refuses to accept any responsibility for her 'product.' Indeed, she became very defensive and started blaming everyone else, including me, for Daisy's health problems. She has even blamed the airline that transported the young pup to me.
Since then, I have taken it upon myself to write a blog http://daisytheminaturebeagle. Blogspot.com/.
Over the next few days and weeks, I will be reporting Evelyn Smith to the Nebraska Humane Society http://www.nehumanesociety.org, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (as a complaint against the vet who approved this puppy for travel) http://www.dhhs. Ne. Gov, and to her local newspapers and Better Business Bureau.
No one should have to go through what I did with a sick, vomiting, mucous, feces and blood covered puppy. She was so young and so very sick. My local veterinarian had concerns for her longterm digestive and neurological health. Can you imagine a family having to explain to their children that their puppy might die and will need long term care and will never be the same again???
Pat
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
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