Complaint Review: Dogsforfun.com - Catherine & William/Bill Knell

I cked with BBB for a report on the individuals and company and found nothing. I called Catherine Knell to be told that if I wanted a pup I should wire money to them via Western Union. Bill & Catherine never followed up with me but I had to chase them down and keep asking when I was going to get a puppy that was sold to me. I sent the money on 2/9/2008 and was strung along: puppy too immature, not eating right, weather conditions, etc.

After the dates came and went when I was supposed to get the puppy and not hearing anything, I called and emailed them and Bill set the dates, which came and went. Finally I asked if the puppy was sick and didn't get a response, so I told them I wanted a refund. I was told I'd get it in 10 days. I told them I should get the money immediately because they were paid cash immediately. Of course the days came and went when I was supposed to get the money.

Meanwhile, after telling them I thought they were dishonest, I reported them to: the IC3 (FBI & other law enforcement agencies), the FTC, USDA, Visa, my bank, Western Union, State Attorney Generals of Indiana & Arizona, AKC, ACA (Bill is in charge of this organization), Links at their couple dozen websites listed under Bill Knell's name, Pissed off Consumer.com, ripped off.com, and a few TV and newspapers.

On 3/10/2008, I was contacted by Sgt Richards of the IC3/State of Indiana Police. That was when I found out that the puppy and littermates supposedly died--it is difficult to try to believe anything they say. Sgt Richards told them they had a week to give me my money. The week came and went and he paid them a couple of visits.

Then they sent me a check drawn on Jaime Knell of AZ's account. The check was for part of the money and they said they'd send me 2 more payments. I told Sgt Richards that I couldn't cash the check because there was no date. I sent it back to them with a "return receipt" request. The same day, miraculously, I got a MoneyGram for all but $8.99, which Catherine said they'd pay me. I haven't gotten it yet!

It was after 2 months of strong arming on my part and that of Sgt Richards that I got the bulk of my money back. I bought a puppy 2 months earlier from a Reputable Breeder and I bought the female I wanted from another reputable breeder instead of from the Knell's. Upon further research I found out that Bill Knell has a couple of dozen websites under his name. Also, I found out that many, many people have been defrauded by this man and his family.

When I communicated with Sgt Richards of the IN State Police, I found out the pups supposedly died, the Knells were using my money to live and pay bills they were behind on and they had recently moved from Gilbert AZ to Lebanon IN. The money that was wired to me was wired from Ray Phelps from VA; hopefully not another victim who's money is being embezzled...

thx for listening and BEWARE...

Knell family of embezzlers, thieves, liars
Ramona, California
U.S.A.