Puppyfind.. Melody's Toys melodystoydogs stole my money Talihina Oklahoma
I was ripped off by Melody and Ron Gravitt of Talihina Oklahoma. I sent $500 for a toy poodle and upon driving to OK from MS (over 8 hours) to pick up my puppy I found that they had sold my puppy to another buyer. She did not have the money to refund me but had a puppy she would give me and hand deliver at no extra charge.
I went home disappointed but I had been given a sad story of a sick child and did not want to add any pressure to this family.
I was given several different dates as to when the Gravitts would bring my puppy to me before finally she emailed saying that the puppy had died. She has dragged this out for almost 5 months now and has changed her phone number once during this course.
She has not once returned my phone calls and only occasionally emails back. Upon my last email I spoke of an attorney and she assured me I would get a payment and would get my money back. They sent $25.00.
I was asked to overnight my money to them or they could not hold the dog for me and after this $25 there has been no word although I have called and emailed many times. There are reputable breeders out there but they are not one of them I have notified AKC, CKC, Puppyfind all of which did not even respond to me.
I work hard for my money and I can not afford to just throw away $500. These people are crooks and should be held accountable for their actions.
Amanda
Meridian, Mississippi
U.S.A.
7 Updates & Rebuttals
Amanda
meridian,Mississippi,
U.S.A.
FINALLY gotten my refund
#8Author of original report
Mon, January 30, 2006
I have FINALLY gotten my refund from the Gravitts. It took an act of congress but I did finally get it. I have been raising dogs for years now and it is these people who give reputable breeders a bad reputation. While I did get my refund I would be glad to be of any help that I can to those of you who have been ripped off. I reccommen that you stay away from the Gravitts in Talihina Oklahoma! Their morals are more that just a bit questionable and they use exceses such as your puppy died, their sick child and multiple excuses of the wife's illnesses as a deterrant to refunding the money sent on a puppy. gmandy0422@aol.com
Heidi
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Similar concern - ongoing scam problem with Ron and Melody Gavitt AKA name was Brandy Gavitt
#8Consumer Comment
Mon, January 30, 2006
Hi,
I also have had an ongoing scam problem with Ron and Melody Gavitt (actually Melody told me her name was Brandy Gavitt), I am out of $1000 with no puppy and have been given endless excuses. I know everybody's information is stricktly confidental on this site, but before I file my own complaint on this website, I would like to know how I could contact the person above who wrote this complaint about the Gavitts (Amanda from Meridian, Mississippi)? I am going to wait 2 more days to get my money back from the Gavitt's and if I don't get my money which I know will happen, I am planning on sueing them and would like to know if Amanda from Meridian would like to join me.
Thank you in advance!
Doug
Van Nuys,California,
U.S.A.
While you are waiting for justice...
#8Consumer Comment
Sat, July 30, 2005
Do yourself a BIG favor and go to your local
animal shelter/ASPCA and adopt a dog who is
on "Doggie Death Row". You will spend a LOT less money and get 10,000 times in return of love and affection. These dogs sense that you pulled them out of dire circumstances and will be grateful til
they take their last breath!
This also applies to ANYONE who is contemplating
getting a dog from breeders/pet stores/puppy mills. The animals at shelters NEED you, ASAP.
Also, make sure they are spayed/neutered and have
one of those microchips in case they get lost.
Too many good pets are available at shelters to
waste your time/money at a puppy mill.
Mary
Lamar,Missouri,
U.S.A.
hope this will help
#8Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 29, 2005
you should try to contact the atterny general in there state. tell them you are going to go through with a lawyer. becuase this is wrong. sonds like they are major ripoffs
Mary
Lamar,Missouri,
U.S.A.
hope this will help
#8Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 29, 2005
you should try to contact the atterny general in there state. tell them you are going to go through with a lawyer. becuase this is wrong. sonds like they are major ripoffs
Mary
Lamar,Missouri,
U.S.A.
hope this will help
#8Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 29, 2005
you should try to contact the atterny general in there state. tell them you are going to go through with a lawyer. becuase this is wrong. sonds like they are major ripoffs
Mary
Lamar,Missouri,
U.S.A.
hope this will help
#8Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 29, 2005
you should try to contact the atterny general in there state. tell them you are going to go through with a lawyer. becuase this is wrong. sonds like they are major ripoffs