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  • Report:  #164571

Complaint Review: Diamond Acres Kennel - Rockwall Texas

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- Seguin, Texas,
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Diamond Acres Kennel
P.O Box 1971 Rockwall, 75087 Texas, U.S.A.
Phone:
972-722-9534
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AKC Headquarters

260 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

ATTENTION: RONALD MENAKER, CHAIRMAN

November 13, 2005

Dear Mr. Menaker,

I'm bringing this matter to you because I want to start from the top. I have a real mess of a situation right now and I want something done about it as soon as possible.

I purchased a English Bulldog from a lady who runs her business under the name of Diamond Acres Kennel. Evonne Denney. I found her webpage on the internet. I was looking for a Champion Sired/Champion Bloodline English Bulldog puppy. I contacted her and set a time to meet. I probably discussed the puppy with her for 3 days and she assured me that the puppy was what I was looking for. She stated that this puppy had European Bloodlines and that would be a plus for my breeding program if I chose to mate her later on. The puppy's photo and all this information was on her webpage. She said the puppy was 7weeks old. She had in her webpage that the puppy came with FCI/AKC registration. So my husband and I drove to Waco, Texas and met her husband. The puppy was just what I was looking for as far as quality. However she was not 7 weeks old. When we questioned that this ladies husband said he didn't know that he just did the deliveries. Then there were no papers of anykind. He told us then that the puppy was actually from Europe and was imported. He said these FCI papers would be mailed to us in 4 to 6 months. We deal strickly with AKC. He assured me that these papers could be transfered to AKC without any problem. We really liked the puppy and wanted her. At this point I had no reason to question them. Like I said I had talked to this Evonne Denney numerous times and she seemed to be a good breeder. We bought the puppy for $1,850.00 CASH. She came with a toy and shot records and some food. On the shot record it showed that she had been vaccinated at 4,6 and 8 weeks. It said she had been wormed but didn't say how many times. There was no vet signature and there was not a date that the shots were given. I contacted Evonne about this information and she told me she had only had the puppy 2 weeks. That she had no idea how old the puppy was or who gave the shots!!!!! She said for the first time, to me, that this puppy was shipped here from Europe. I asked her a lot of questions about who the breeder was and where in Europe and she refused to tell me. She told me that information was not given out. So as it stands right now I have a awesome dog and she is refuseing to answer my questions. I finally got out of her that my puppy was born on Sept.7th 2005. I don't even know if that is correct. Thank God I saved all her emails and my emails to her. That really tells the whole story. When she told me if not knowing the dates of the vaccines/wormings was going to freak me out that bad just to get them done over again I couldn't deal with her any longer. Now she has blocked me from emailing her. I had to go under a different name to give her my address to send the papers. I'm beginning to wonder what these people are up to. I'm not use to being treated in this manner. She never treated me like this till I started questioning things. I feel I have a right to know things and I would have asked the questions sooner if she would have told me the dog was being shipped from Europe. She never said anything to me about that till after we had posession of the dog. The dog is full English Bulldog. No doubt about that. My vet said she was show quality in his opinion. I want to be able to send you copies of all the emails sent to her and hers to me. I have it copied in a file. She said she had been breeding English Bulldogs for over 12 yrs. She is a member of AKC she says. I want to be assured I'm going to get these FCI papers. So I can continue to use AKC. Now I'm worried she won't even send them and the horrible things she said to me after the dog was bought isn't what I consider to be a quality AKC breeding program at all!!! I'd like for you to send me your email address so I can send you these files.

Please let me hear from you as soon as possible.

Thanks

Lacy

CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.

I'M GOING TO DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO HAVE THIS GARY AND EVONNE DENNEY ARRESTED FOR FRAUD AND INTERSTATE FRAUD. IF YOUR PUPPY DOES NOT HAVE A TATTOO ON HIS STOMACH THEN IT IS NOT REGISTERED WITH FCI OR RKC. If you ever get papers on your dog they are fraud. FCI will not tattoo a dog and import it unless it is registered with them. HELP ME GET THESE PEOPLE.

Lacy

Seguin, Texas
U.S.A.


20 Updates & Rebuttals

Melissa

East Providence,
Rhode Island,
U.S.A.
Stop Diamond Acres Kennel/ Evonne Denney from running a puppy mill!

#2Consumer Comment

Mon, September 01, 2008

I too was ripped off from Evonne Denney! We need to stop her!!


Melissa

East Providence,
Rhode Island,
U.S.A.
Stop Diamond Acres Kennel/ Evonne Denney from running a puppy mill!

#3Consumer Comment

Mon, September 01, 2008

I too was ripped off from Evonne Denney! We need to stop her!!


Melissa

East Providence,
Rhode Island,
U.S.A.
Stop Diamond Acres Kennel/ Evonne Denney from running a puppy mill!

#4Consumer Comment

Mon, September 01, 2008

I too was ripped off from Evonne Denney! We need to stop her!!


Melissa

East Providence,
Rhode Island,
U.S.A.
Stop Diamond Acres Kennel/ Evonne Denney from running a puppy mill!

#5Consumer Comment

Mon, September 01, 2008

I too was ripped off from Evonne Denney! We need to stop her!!


Kathybroden3

Littleton,
Colorado,
U.S.A.
Add my name to the list, another person screwed over by Evonne and Gary Denney DBA Diamond Acres Kennel

#6Consumer Comment

Fri, August 29, 2008

They screwed me over too! I bought a Bully from these pieces of S*@t in May of 06. The papers they sent to me were not authentic per the AKC. They don't deserve to breath the same air that we honest people breath. I hope they lose everything they own and have to live in the sewer. At least then they would be walking in and smelling the same crap that comes out of their mouth.


Tracy

Newark,
New York,
U.S.A.
Amy-I am going through same thing

#7Consumer Suggestion

Thu, August 16, 2007

Amy, read my report closely, you have to be creative to get your personal information to other victims on this site - but I found 8 other people by using this site and agenies listed below.i have myspace search me. My dog seller "Mary Maczko - see rip off reports here is most recent I file with rip off report on my seller: I live in Newark, and you will remember the Holley family will get our Bulldog's registration paperwork JUST AS YOU SOLD THIS DOG TO BE 'AKC registered! For other victums: If you have fallen victim to Mary Mazcko and Tammy Sadler's dog selling scheme of buying registered english bulldog and the paperwork 'FCI and AKC registration paperwork is delayed by million and one excuses contact these place immediately. IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) Paypal Consumer Affairs SC south Carolina Law enforcement Attorney General SC Better Business Bureau SC Please contact above places and file report--we can help each other stop Mary Mazcko and Tammy Sadler NOW! I have contacted the above places and filed my report please do the same Amy-would love to talk with you


Tracy

Newark,
New York,
U.S.A.
FCI/AKC dog seller dishonest-greedy scammers

#8Consumer Suggestion

Thu, August 16, 2007

Please report this dog seller/broker to AKC.......We are going through the same type of deal. Read ripoff report.con report " Bulldogbabies - Indy's Bulldog Babies - Tammy Sadler And Mary Maczko $2,725.00 & 2 yrs later still no papers for my English Bulldog! ripoff Columbia South Carolina" This dog seller just changed her website to "Bulldog smart" Still waiting for her to correct Russia to USA paperwork for AKC (AKC is holding our registration application for her to do this) so I am waiting but keeping busy - getting all my paperwork together - to sue civil court-- This dog sellers/brokers importing dogs from Russia (Europe) lying to buyers - letting us believe they breed dog - only to find out the dogs are imported, paperwork is usually not right or void. Please read my report for people that can help you. We all need to help stop dog sellers from doing this. Keep your ripoff report active --write letters/comments bad dog sellers/brokers/breeders dislikes this - eventually will get shut down wit alot of work on your part--please keep working on your situation - do not give up.


Amy

Kingsland,
Georgia,
U.S.A.
WOW

#9Consumer Comment

Sun, August 12, 2007

It doesn't surprise me that the meeting with Evonne about the puppies was a total mix up and was confusing. It seems to be the trend! I am hoping we will be able to find out contact info on each other so we can come together to resolve this horrible problem and save puppies! This is rediculous and I am devoting my time to correcting this and to see that no one else falls victim! I know that Lacy had similar experiences to ours and I found it incredibly interesting at the way the visit to Evonne's house went down according to the write-up! Lets work together to put a stop to this!!! How can people hurt innocent animals and make a living off of scamming innocent people?? How do you live with yourself?


Evonne

Rockwall,
Texas,
U.S.A.
LACY in Texas IS~ a Puppy Mill!!!!!!!

#10REBUTTAL Owner of company

Mon, August 06, 2007

By the way,,,if you do research on Lacy in Texas,,,She IS~~ a BIG~ time Breeder in Texas,,,so I find this Amazing~ how she can thrash Us,,& make up lies,,,when she DID~ get her Fully Registerable papers!!!!! And I think the reason she knows sooo much about Puppy Mills,,,is because SHE IS~ a Puppy Mill from WhAT~ I~~ have heard about this Breeder!!!! Pretty Sad,,,she tries to thrash other~ breeders,,because she is obviously~ guilty~in what SHE~ is Running!!!!! So go ahead~ & try & look THIS~ lady up on this web site!!! You will be SHOCKED~~ in what you read about HER!!!!! She has a TON~~ of Complaints that defiantly~ oversize my little list And ALL~ of my Complaints were at least Fixed,,,NONE~ of her Complaints were EVER~ Satisified SAD~~~


Evonne

Rockwall,
Texas,
U.S.A.
HEALTHY~ Puppies,,,,

#11REBUTTAL Owner of company

Sun, August 05, 2007

TO THE PERSON WITH THE COMMENT THAT CAME TO OUR HOUSE AT NIGHT: I do NOT~~ appreceaite this couple trying to Say I sold Sick puppies,,,I defiantly~~ recall the people that took~~OFF as soon as I drove Up,,& the entire phone conversation!! For one,,,We would NEVER~~ Sale a Sick Puppy EVER~~!! I mean if you Read our Health Guarantee on our Web site that totally~ backs up our puppies 100% THAT THEY ARE HEALTHY WHEN WE SALE THEM!! Than WHY~ on earth would we try to sale Sick puppies,,,if obviously our Contract states you can bring the puppy back if the Vet does'nt find the puppy to be in perfect~ Health!!!! I have'nt been a reputable breeder for 14 years for nothing!!! It seems Your always~ going to have a Few of those CRAZY~ people out there,,that have Nothing~~ better to do than to cause problems, & make up fake Lies,,,& Gossip!! My Saying:'"Hurting people, Hurt People"!!! This is a quote from Joyce Meyers,,& it is soooo TRUE!!! I have NOOO Idea why on earth someone would try to make up lies about our animals!! Because after over 14 years of being a breeder,,,We have had nothing~ but the most Satisified Customers!! Our puppies are in the most Cleanest home, & we defiantly welcome all~ to view our puppies, & their Parents!! We also~ give out Vet referances, & welcome all to contact Our Vet as well!! I would think after 14 years,,that I think I know~ how to care properly for our puppies!!!! We are NOT~ a Puppy Mill!! And Welcome ALL~ to view Our Home, & Healthy~~Puppies!! Geeeee that would be kinda~ hard to show a Fat~Healthy puppy in a picture,,,& than show the SAME~ puppy unhealthy huh!!???? That sounds pretty retarded to me,,,that, that could happen in reality COME ON~ how Silly does that sound!!!!!And PLEASE~ do~~let me know if You see a Sick puppy,,,instead of RUNNING~ off in the Night with your head between your legs!! What were you trying to Hide,,if You were too Scared to meet me in person as soon~ as I drove Up!???!! And just for the record,,,this was a Tiny Teacup Chihuahua,,& obviously you would NOT~ want these Big Puppies biting or hurting him!!! But ALL~ of our puppies are Fully Vaccinated, & are in PERFECT~ Health!! And We have Vet Records & Health Certificates from our Vet,,to back up EVERY~ Single one of our puppies!!!!!! The Health of our puppies is VERY~ important to Us,,,& Our Vet will back us up 100%!!!! So next time you want to tell LIES~ about a breeder,,,why Not personally~ Calling, or talking to the breeder personally,,instead of Running off into the Night like you were hiding something!!!!! I WISH~ you would have called the Authorties,,,SO~ they could have seen how CRAZY~ You were,,& see Our CLEAN~ HEALTHY~ Puppies AND Adults!!!!!!!!! People should really~ look in the Mirror, before throwing the first STONE!!!!


Casey

Fort Worth,
Texas,
U.S.A.
Someone should shut these people down :(

#12Consumer Comment

Sat, August 04, 2007

My husband and I were looking for a frenchie last year, before Christmas. Diamond Acres' owners actually have their home in Azle, TX, which is NW of Fort Worth, where we live. It took numerous attempts for us to get in touch with Evonne to see about coming out to look at the pups.. Once we did, she insisted on an appointment, which to us, made them seem completely legit. We had an appointment scheduled and we arrived promptly to the property.. very nice, electric gate and all! We were greeted by the owners' teenage son. He said something along the lines of "Ummm you're here to see the pups, right? My mom is our right now, but I know where the pups are." The son proceeded to get two pups (although their website showed so many more pups, and we were under the impression they had at least 6 pups for us to look at). We were in Evonne's living room, and the pups were brought in and put on a towel.. my heart broke immediately. One of the pups was so thin, you could literally count ribs, and he was so lethargic. He could barely even muster the strength to keep his eyes open. The other had sores on its side, as well as along one of his ears. I worked previously at an animal hospital, and I knew first hand the signs of a sick dog. My husband asked immediately if this was all the pups they had, and of course, since Evonne couldn't make this appointment, we were asking her teenage son, who looked to be about 15 or so? Maybe 16 at the most! The kid shrugged his shoulders and said he thought that was all they had. The biggest red flag I received came a moment later.. I can't remember the exact number of kids she had running around the house, but I remember a really young one trying to put a chihuahua (I guessed it was their house pet) next to the puppies, and the teenage son, as well as a younger daughter both freaked out, and instantly grabbed the house pet to get it away from sickly pups. The younger daughter told the even younger child that they couldn't put next to the pups. Under my breath, I kept telling my husband that these dogs were sick - really, really sick. I didn't want to make these comments in front of someone else's children. My husband asked to see where the pups were kept at.. We wanted to see their living conditions. The teenage son said that he wasn't sure where his mom kept them, and said his mom would be home shortly. So then we asked to see the dad, as he was supposed to be on-site according to the son. The son called Evonne, and left the room for awhile. He came back and said his mom said it was okay for us to see the father of the pups. He went outside and came back with the fattest, smelliest french bulldog I had ever seen. This was going to be our first experience with Frenchies, but we had read so much information online that said these dogs should not just be kept outside due to potential health or breathing problems from outdoor conditions and/or temperatures. This dog smelled like a cattle dog that hadn't had a bath in several months. We decided to get the heck out of dodge. The son kept insisting his mom was almost there, and he proceeded to call her. But we had had enough! I tell you - it took all of my moral compass to keep me from snatching those pups and making a break for it! And I still regret to this day that I didn't start taking pictures, or calling the SPCA immediately. We were trying to leave quickly before we had to face Evonne.. We were pulling out in our truck as she was coming up. She emailed us that evening, and said she wished we would have stayed to see all the pups. Please please please people.. do not purchase pups from this breeder. It's coming close to a year later, and I still cannot forget what those two pups looked like. As long as there is a demand to buy pups from her, she will continue to supply - which means more puppies will become sick and be sold to unsuspecting people. I am willing to cooperate with anyone that needs my statements. I can even find emails/dates/times/phone records. I ended up buying my puppy from Debby's Bullies in Rockwall, and he is the most amazing puppy ever. I already want another (wanting and being ready for are two different things). I would particularly be open to speaking with anyone from any humane society, SPCA, etc.. Once again - avoid this 'breeder.' I know, the pictures on her website show the cutest pups.. but that is not how they will come to you. She assumes everyone is incredibly ignorant to breeding, animal health, etc.. Someone should tell her that this crazy little thing called the Internet has miles of information regarding breeding, and regarding animal health, and the French Bulldog breed as well. It doesn't take a breeding expert to notice the signs of a sick puppy - it simply takes someone who is willing to do the research.


Theresa

Columbus,
Ohio,
U.S.A.
scam

#13Consumer Comment

Mon, June 18, 2007

the original poster is right. she has many complaints against her on ripoff. she always tries to defend herself with alot of lies and hostility. she should be ashamed of herself. its amazing that if she was so innocent, why do all the complaints sound alike?


Lacy

Seguin,
Texas,
U.S.A.
Diamond Acres Kennel

#14Author of original report

Wed, May 09, 2007

I NEVER SIGNED ANYTHING AND THE PAPERS YOU SENT ME ARE FRAUD AND CHECKED OUT BY THE FCI YOU THINK RUNNING YOUR MOUTH ABOUT GOD AND WHAT A RELIGIOUS PERSON YOU ARE SELLS YOU DOGS! HA THE WORD IS OUT ON YOU GIRL. YOUR FINISHED.


Evonne

Rockwall,
Texas,
U.S.A.
We DO Keep all records accurate!!

#15REBUTTAL Owner of company

Wed, May 09, 2007

We DO have proof of Vet records on this person's puppy, as well as the Contract that she did sign! This is yet another Breeder, trying to Ruin a Reputable breeders name! It's a Shame breeders feel the Need to try & Ruin other breeders Good reputable name!


Lacy

Seguin,
Texas,
U.S.A.
No Contract

#16Consumer Suggestion

Wed, December 07, 2005

No contract was ever signed because when I picked the puppy up nobody mentioned a contract. No contract was offered and no contract was signed. All I got was some puppy food in a zip lock sandwich bag,toy and shot records that had no actual date shots were given. Just said 6wks and 8wks. Same with worming. No vet's name. Day after puppy was purchased our vet said the puppy had swollen lymph nodes, conjuntiveitis of the eyes and Cocksidia. VERY normal signs of a Puppy Mill.


Lacy

Seguin,
Texas,
U.S.A.
No Contract

#17Consumer Suggestion

Wed, December 07, 2005

No contract was ever signed because when I picked the puppy up nobody mentioned a contract. No contract was offered and no contract was signed. All I got was some puppy food in a zip lock sandwich bag,toy and shot records that had no actual date shots were given. Just said 6wks and 8wks. Same with worming. No vet's name. Day after puppy was purchased our vet said the puppy had swollen lymph nodes, conjuntiveitis of the eyes and Cocksidia. VERY normal signs of a Puppy Mill.


Lacy

Seguin,
Texas,
U.S.A.
No Contract

#18Consumer Suggestion

Wed, December 07, 2005

No contract was ever signed because when I picked the puppy up nobody mentioned a contract. No contract was offered and no contract was signed. All I got was some puppy food in a zip lock sandwich bag,toy and shot records that had no actual date shots were given. Just said 6wks and 8wks. Same with worming. No vet's name. Day after puppy was purchased our vet said the puppy had swollen lymph nodes, conjuntiveitis of the eyes and Cocksidia. VERY normal signs of a Puppy Mill.


Lacy

Seguin,
Texas,
U.S.A.
No Contract

#19Consumer Suggestion

Wed, December 07, 2005

No contract was ever signed because when I picked the puppy up nobody mentioned a contract. No contract was offered and no contract was signed. All I got was some puppy food in a zip lock sandwich bag,toy and shot records that had no actual date shots were given. Just said 6wks and 8wks. Same with worming. No vet's name. Day after puppy was purchased our vet said the puppy had swollen lymph nodes, conjuntiveitis of the eyes and Cocksidia. VERY normal signs of a Puppy Mill.


Lacy

Seguin,
Texas,
U.S.A.
NOT LIES. CONTACT THE IFCC FOR PROOF.

#20Author of original report

Sat, November 26, 2005

THESE PEOPLE " ARE " SCAMMERS. TOO MANY REPORTS ABOUT THEM ON THE NET AND THEY HAVE BEEN TURNED INTO AKC, FCI AND THE IFCC. MANY PET SITES WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO POST ON THEIR WEBPAGES. THEY ARE WELL KNOWN FOR NOT SENDING PAPERS AND UNHEALTHY DOGS AND RUNNING A PUPPY MILL. SOON THEY WILL BE HISTORY.


Evonne

Rockwall,
Texas,
U.S.A.
These are ALL Lies!!!

#21REBUTTAL Owner of company

Wed, November 23, 2005

Hello,
I just wanted to be able to actually stand up for myself against these Horrible~~ Lies!!!
We have been Breeders for over~ 12 years, & have NEVER~ Scammed a person, or we would defiantly Not~ be in the business still today!!
ALL~ of our puppies are AKC Registerable!! So I don't~ know who these people think they are that they can make up such horrible~ lies about us,,when it is totally NOT~ true!! If you visit our website, that has been up & running for over 5 years. You will see that we have ALL~ of our Full information about Us & our family, and we also go into detail about each individual puppy, of the registration that they can be registered as. We also have a One Year Health Guarantee/Puppy Contract as well that states that all~ of our puppies CAN~ be AKC Registered!! And if they cannot, we write it in the contract. No~ one buys a puppy from us without signing this contract, & us signing it as well. So it is very very~ obvious that these people are making up Lies~ about our company, because otherwise if someone has a signed puppy contract, than legally we HAVE~ to go by~ that contract. And make sure~ that they receive they're papers as we have promised when we sign that contract ourselves!!!
Occasionally FCI registration papers can take longer, than others. But we DO~ always make sure that every~ person does~ receive they're papers at all~ times!! So with that said, I hope these Bad~ guys don't get away with these horrible lies they are making up!!
It is also always a Shame when we have such Competition from other Breeders, because they don't~ like it that we have better, Healthier, Champion Sired Show/Breeder quality puppies than they do! And I think that's what this is really~ all about!! If you really~ want to know the truth, & get to know our family, please~ do not hesitate to visit our website, or give us a Call!! We would be delighted to meet you! Thanks for listening!
God Bless, Evonne

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