What does a person do if scammed by a breeder?

Question

Just wondering what a person can do if scammed by a breeder.

I was recently scammed by a sphynx cat breeder (message me for name of cattery etc) we picked out a kitten (born april 6th/08) payed his fee, payed his shipping fee.. june came along he was a big boy 2lbs she was able to send but he ended up with a cold.. ok (understandable cant send sick) gets over his sickness .. going through delta airlines .. weather is now a factor.. hmm ok understandable. then it cools down for a bit.. but he has got another cold...again *hmm not good i'd say ok so he gets over cold but its now begining of july. so just before she can send him he is weighted and is too skinny too come after getting over his cold.. ok well im still an idiot so i belive it.. mid july after is stint with high cal food , he gains enough weight too be shipped,.. yahhh! om she tells me next week how about thursday.. (sounds good!! im excited) ok i hear from her the day after thursday couldnt get a flight cause to hot.. (ummm ok) so next week.. well ends up too hot again (umm ya...hmmm) and so on till around july 28 th .she tells me thursday im going to send him as they are predicting cool weather.. (yahhh!) so i email her and ask which thursday did she mean .. as it was wednesday.. well she never did email back and never called either.. after numerous emails and phone calls nothing.. well its now AUG. 10 (in 10 mins ..it will be the 11th) thats along time too go if you aren't a scammer.. so what exactly can i do legally against someone who could do this,.. there must be something out there to protect us innocent people from being screwed over by these thoughtless ,uncaring cruel people. i dont want this woman doing this too anyone other hopefully buyer.. we were crushed,heart broken,devistated.. not only did we lose out on alot of money but we lost out on a special kitty. please any info/help is greatly appreciated. a good deed doesnt go unnoticed,

and just for the record does a person ever feel like a stupid loser after being scammed.. ughh!! its horrible

she is a real cattery

(i talked with two ladies linked on her webpage) they had both gotten kittens from her as well as the one lady has used her stud cat. they dont understand what she is doing .

also can i do anything if..

I live in Canada.. and she is from Ohio..

Answer 1

i don't know... call the cops

Answer 2

Cancel the payment, and get a lawyer.

Answer 3

Was the cat to have come with papers? If so see if the breeder is registered with the breeders association, and if she is then file a complaint with the breeders association, I am not sure if they will be able to help, but they certainly wont recommend her and will take her of their listing.

They may also be able to tell you, who is the right person to speak to, in regards of either getting the cat or your money back.

I have friend who has friends who are cat breeders, and they told her that never ever buy a cat unless they come with papers, and the breeder is list with the breeders association, and always talk to other buyers and breeders, and make sure they a thoroughly vet checked, to make sure there is not diseases or other unwanted faults.

I have concerns that the cat has been so unwell, two colds in a short time is not good sign.

I wish you luck in getting your prize kitty or at lest your money back.

Answer 4

Do you have her physical address? If so, I would contact the local authorities and explain what happened. Maybe send a certified letter to her? explaining how you haven't heard from her. Take her to court.

Answer 5

didnt you just post this question?!

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