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  • Report:  #1140377

Complaint Review: Kellys Alaskan Malamutes - Liberty Kentucky

Reported By:
Michele - North Yarmouth, Maine,
Submitted:
Updated:

Kellys Alaskan Malamutes
6153 South Highway 127 Liberty, 42539 Kentucky, USA
Phone:
606-706-5108
Web:
kellysalaskanmalamutes.com
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We as a family had decided to find a new family member for my granddaughter's 2nd birthday and agreed upon an Alaskan Malamute due to there gentle nature.  We went on a local search and found there were not any breeders in our area so we turned to the internet.  In our search we found Kelly's alaskan malamutes and contacted them.  Unfortunately for us, we take people at their word and are very trusting, which made us a perfect fit for Sarah Kelly to deceive us, commit fraud and leave us explaining to a 2 year old why her puppy she had for 5 days and fell in love, named Pie (as that is how she said puppy) with was no longer alive.

Every fact I am about to describe in this email is in fact documented and completely true. On 3/4/14 Sarah Kelly received a health certificate for "Pie" a beautiful female alaskan malamute that had already grabbed our hearts with pictures and videos. She was due to fly to our home on 3/7/14 but did not due to an illness.  We were told that the puppy came down with Giardia and a secondary infection and was given anitbiotics for treatment.  During many text messages we were never told the truth about the illness the puppy was being treated for and was directly asked about Parvo and it was denied by Sarah Kelly and she actually even stated in a text, "If it was parvovirus, that's the best thing that could have happened to her above any other virus in the world because she can never get parvovirus again and never get sick again so I am not sure why you would be worried about that other than the fact that it can make them very sick."  REALLY? I am a nurse and I have never told my patient's "Thank goodness you have gotten the AIDS virus or Herpes simplex virus, now you can never get it again. Congratulations!"

The puppy was shipped to us on 3/26/14, with the knowledge that the puppy was underweight and would need frequent feedings and we were willing to nurse this baby to health, believing she was much better and had giardia.  She arrived and we took her to the vet the next day with the information that was given us.  The day she arrived she was supposed to have her health records with her in her crate, but surprisingly they were not there and Sarah Kelly could not understand why they were not with her but she did have a health certificate signed by her vet in Kentucky dated 3/24/14.  The puppy was taken to the vet on 3/27/14 and 3/29/14 as she was underweight and not full of energy, on 3/29/14 due to loose stools.  

On 4/1/14, the puppy became nonresponsive, foaming at the mouth and having seizures.  She was immediately taken to an emergency vet and numerous phone calls and requests, even Sarah Kelly screaming and yelling at the vet trying to figure out what was going on with this poor sick puppy.  The vet here had a conversation with Sarah Kelly's vet in Kentucky that is documented and very telling of how Sarah Kelly takes care of her puppies and carries out her business.

The health certificate was given to Sarah Kelly on 3/4/14 but the puppies, not just our Pie, became sick and were treated for PARVO.  This puppy then was returned with a cough and Sarah Kelly's vet told her she was worried that the puppy was going to break with distemper and was very sick and should not be shipped.  The vet also stated she requested the health certificate back and had not filed it with the state but Sarah Kelly refused to give it back and as stated above was dated 3/24/14 and is quite obviously altered with a 2 inserted in front of the 4. The puppy, Pie, was euthanized on 4/1/14 and we were left trying to explain to a two year old why the puppy she had gotten attached to in the last 5 days was gone.

Sarah Kelly immediately initiated a refund through paypal but has since removed the refund after requesting all records we have.   PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BEWARE!

 



9 Updates & Rebuttals

Sarah

Jamestown ,
Kentucky,
United States
You killed your puppy period end of story

#2REBUTTAL Owner of company

Wed, February 07, 2018

 I agree. People should read the rebuttals, that’s why after 4 years of allowing You and Marcy and Now Loretta Lynn Roach share them. People can see both sides. Your a nurse who thought she could fix puppies with steroids too, paranoid ? Of what some crazy nunitic who after 4 years still acts and reposts the same story over and over. Except you change it to suit your lies , again you had a Elsa Parvo snap text negative, same with Distemper yet you claim my vet told you that she was breaking with Distemper, You are full of claims. Except you didn’t post the vet records from your vet. I didn’t either even though I’ve had them for 4 years. I ignored you long enough ; your a nurse is your favorite answer to everything, exactly why your pup is dead today. You took it upon yourself to give her steroids.


Michele

North Yarmouth,
Maine,
United States
Warning to All Consumers

#3Author of original report

Wed, February 07, 2018

 I feel it is my personal and professional obligation to warn any consumer considering doing business with this breeder. I would ask you to just read these rebuttals. I am a seasoned professional nurse with experience in the psychiatric world of nursing and can pluck out numerous psychiatric undertones in these rants that Sarah Kelly is posting and just hope there are people in her life that will get her the help she needs. I can’t help but feel some empathy for her because I am educated in the medical field and I think her sense of reality is causing her to be litterally paranoid of others To the point of a psychosis. I know people like this are unpredictable and have no conscience about what they do or are able to justify their actions in their own irrational minds. Please consumers beware.


Sarah

Jamestown ,
Kentucky,
United States
I didn’t sell you a dog or you would know my expectations

#4REBUTTAL Owner of company

Tue, February 06, 2018

 Michelle take your fraudulent rip of report and keep in mind. If I did sell you a dog we would not be having rip off reports or any of this because I make my expectations of my sales clear. If you have some reason you feel slighted because you euthanized your dog. Sorry any normal person would be over it. Your Daughter or daughter in law whom ever the buyer was to you. Is the only one who ever had a conversation, Never once did your name come up on her application nor her contract. Your information name or address is not on the application as a person involved . I only see a married couple. I don’t see any receipt or bill of sale to you ? I don’t see AKC papers to you. Which part did you play in the purchase? I don’t see any responses to emails during 10 weeks of this puppies life? Didn’t see any pictures of you during corespondence of the cute little family pictures she would send. So you decided to get involved in someone else transaction and take over like Attila the Hun , warrior on a mission, Lady this shines a light on you as well as my kennel. It shows the type of person you are.

Running to Marcy to start your libelous slander campaign which has Breeder recruits Loretta Lynn Roach is your biggest fan. Although she has no problem sharing your garbage- most normal people move on with their lives. Most normal people don’t want to tell fake news stories to the newspapers to continue on some vendetta, Breeders in this industry are funny. They all spend their lives trying to find fault in someone else lives. Trust me. Your not without Sin. We take care of our dogs. I took 3000 dollars worth of care to the pup you were killing.

Now as far as Marcy. I don’t to this day know why she hates us. She has never met us. She has never owned one of my dogs. She has for years shared fake websites fake rip off reports- claiming my unhappy customers go to her to complain? No normal person would be interested, they don’t give a Crap they are to busy living their own lives. Any of our customers that warranted a refund or partial refund. They were given one If someone has a sick dog. Which is rarely. I could count on one hand in 17 years ! The buyer was refunded. I lost 3000k trying to save her. I paid the Transport returned. Even though I didn’t have too. I contacted the office manager and the vet years ago. They said they did not say the BS. You claim they said , as of now I don’t think about you or I’m sure your what was then 2 year disppointed granddaughter has gotten over it? If not then she follows In Your footsteps living in the past. This must be your claim to fame. At least the only thing anyone on the internet will remember


Michele

North Yarmouth,
Maine,
United States
So Very Defensive

#5Author of original report

Mon, February 05, 2018

 I truly believe the defensive, unstable rant explains it all. You have just proved my point. Again my biggest concern is for the innocent animals that are being used for your financial gain. When you post documents be sure to include the health certificate that you altered to ship the puppyafter your veterinarian requested it back, per your veterinarian’s records. I think that is very important and confirms all concerns.


Sarah

Jamestown ,
Kentucky,
United States
More lies more games.

#6REBUTTAL Owner of company

Mon, February 05, 2018

 Michelle says it happened 4 years ago and no I didn’t get on rip of report and blast her and Marcy. She is correct. I don’t lie in the muck with the pigs. Michele your DILUTIONS crack me up. Yes. Agencies you called. When they see the real evidence you have no story. You are the one who called the agencies. They have already contacted us. We did not get in trouble what so ever. Again because we did nothing wrong ! You were not involved in this sale. You are responsible for your lies and your right. I didn’t bother with Rip off report. Exortion doesn’t work ! Sorry you provided medical records clear tests proving your own lies. Your own ELSA tests for all blood panels ! You provided this.

Now I WILL ATTACH MARCYS Legends libelous slander here where she and Loretta Lynn Roach shared to hundreds of potential customers. You better be prepared. So is the bottom feeders who shared yours and Marcy pathetic attempt to destroy me with your rip off report of lies. I only have to prove your malicious behavior-! I have enough to prove it to everyone. Sadly it’s all breeders trying to destroy us. You got yourself in a fine mess now. Lying to newspapers Lying on rio off reports. Let’s see your next changed or updated garbage story. You never once spoke to me. You don’t know me or the type of people we are. That’s why your story won’t stick. 4 years later sharing this same old pathetic report. How many pups have we sold. A lot you seem to be the favorite story to share. Full of your dishonesty and Marcy well now you say you didn’t know her.

That’s another lie wait until I show your screen shots ! Business is great. Real buyers and puppy parents are happy all your rip off report did was show how nasty a human you are. You didn’t get a refund for euthanizing a Pup you over vaccinated. Gave steroids too. Then tried to make us look like the bad guys. Since my rebuttal isn’t long enough for you I can write more. Share more screen shots private messages. The bottom line remains this. Your pup arrived healthy. Went to a wellness visit where you revaccinated a Pup that was over kill !!! So I guess what your saying is your Vet Vaccinated a SICK puppy ? I don’t think so !!!!! They would not !! No need to listen to your rambling. That’s the facts in black and white. Your pup was not coughing and sick. It went for a wellness visit ! It was vaccinated!!!

Unless your that thick in the head you don’t get it. I will explain it. That means pups gums were pink and no fever. Good lungs good heart rate not showing any signs of illness ! If she was and your Vet vaccinated her. She is responsible for the puppies death. Are you getting the picture yet. I know it’s taken 4 years for you to understand your part in this. Yes. I do have time on my hands to make sure. Each and everyone that helped in this article shared by your team of breeders and liars get the truth. The real truth is coming.all the original messages will be posted. Real names and addresses. By tomorrow rip off report will be full of them. As they say Karma !! We are doing great. We have a fantastic kennel. We have awesome customers and selling is not a problem. Sorry to disappoint you !


Michele

North Yarmouth,
Maine,
United States
To Much Time on their Hands

#7Author of original report

Mon, February 05, 2018

 This will be a very short rebuttal. This report was filed by me 4 years ago! I had never even heard of Legends. The Kelly’s on the other hand have had to relocate and have been the center of numerous issues, some would call it Karma. Obviously, business must be slow if after 4 years they are still trying to defend their outrageous, disgusting breeding practices. My only concern at the time was protecting poor innocent animals that are being used to support these despicable people. I told nothing but the truth and have been contacted by private, state and federal agencies to give statements and evidence and have provided it without hesitation. I am not intimidated by the Kelly’s bullying and delusions of grandiosity. I don’t have to spend my time defending my actions. I guess the Kelly’s are discovering what comes around goes around.


Sarah

Kentucky,
United States
Kelly’s goes above and beyond for this girl

#8REBUTTAL Owner of company

Mon, February 05, 2018

First and foremost Michelle ran to Marcy at Legends Malamutes where they posted garage lies trying to get sympathy without a honest statement. They use this rip off report to share with potential buyers. They try to claim they were miss treated in this transaction The biggest part of this entire story is that number one Michelle had no contact with us during the process of buying this dog. She is not the owner. She did not have the signed contract. She did not pay for the dog nor use her PayPal. The person Michelle claims is her daughter. Never once mentioned living with her mother. In fact she was married with a daughter. So this adult didn’t need protection from us. Michele loves the drama. I find it distasteful that she and Marcy tried to make us look like Irresponsible breeders I am not surprised however.

Michele is complete stranger who has taken it upon herself to change the story over the years to suit her poor me hard done by manipulative lying story she and Marcy came up with. Which is not the first time for Marcy. In fact she looks for people to stir up trouble. I did have an outbreak of parvo at our old location. It was not a secret. Marcy made some awful post on Facebook about how if we actually vaccinated our puppies and mothers this would not happened. Anyone who knows how sad this is because that’s a complete lie. The pups were vaccinated twice by the vet. They were 8 Weeks old. They had partial vaccines. It’s not enough protection. Any reputable breeder would know the pups are at risk until ALL vaccines are given. 2 won’t protect them. The health certificates were written because they were given wellness checks and they were perfectly healthy. It was only a few days later they were laying around and I took them to the vet. That was a Friday.

Again I called all the parents because they were expecting their puppies. It was a heartbreaking time. I didn’t do what most rescues and Peta And ASPCA would do and euthanaze them all. I saved them. All that I could. I sent updates to the parents. Videos and they all had the option to pick from another litter that was not near the nursery building that the sick pups had come from. We worked day and night for weeks saving pups. All which are perfectly healthy today. Except the Pup in question. Which I told the owner she was not 100 percent. I told her she was still on wet food. I offered her 5 other pups from younger litters. She did not want them. She was hell bent on this Pup. I told her I did not know the outcome because no one can know but I would replace her if something happened. The Pup was doing good. She went to the vet and she had a little cough. It went Home told the owner again I didn’t think she was ready. She was so impatient and kept saying my mother is a nurse and if I was able to care for the puppy so was she. That she understood I was not 100 percent confident of this outcome.

Over the next couple weeks the puppy was fine I had a friend deliver so it was not an issue of the health certificates as claimed I also let the owner speak with the vet who told her specifically do not give this dog predinzone to gain weight. That it was a slow process. She agreed. The day the puppy arrived it went for a wellness visit and it was completely perfectly healthy I have no idea why she would vaccinate the puppy again !!!! Anyone with common sense would know you don’t give a parvo vaccine To a Pup that survived parvo. They have a titer to protect them for life !

Marcy’s first post was about how I did it interstate Transportation with a sick parvo Pup. Lie ! The Pup had recovered for weeks !! Second lie. That the Pup then had distemper!! I guess if one lie doesn’t stick try another one. To stick to the facts there is no vet in the United States or even in the world that would vaccinate a sick puppy . This clearly proves that the puppy arrived healthy. I did return the owners money I returned the transport money what I did not pay for Was Michelle Euthanasia bill!!! Yes that’s correct I spent $3000 saving the puppy yes that’s correct I spent $3000 saving the puppy I refunded the woman the total cost of the puppy plus the transportation I offered the owner even a replacement puppy. Michelle came out of nowhere with Marcy making rip off report and posting all over Facebook to make me look like an irresponsible breeder number number one I required that I have the vet bills and records before I would make a decision as to whether I would pay any more veterinary costs. When I received the bill the first thing I noticed was that she revaccinated the puppy at its wellness check. These vaccines are live virus vaccine’s. These vaccines are live virus vaccines If the Pup was run down the vet would not give it. Michele did not want to admit that she gave the happy prednisones And steak to try to get it to gain weight fast what she did was destroyed the puppies liver. and steak to try to get it to gain weight fast what she did was destroyed the puppies liver!!! Being a nurse and giving a dog prescription medication would likely get her fired I’m pretty sure Even though the owner admitted that’s what she did Michelle refuse to admit it and that is why she euthanized the dog if she would have mind of her own business. The owner would have had a replacement Pup. Her money was already refunded.

They thought they would bring me down by making false reports to the Usda.Better Business Bureau Attorney General’s office the AKC and every other organization and she could think of which all sided with me there was nothing more I could do I could not get the person to pick another puppy. End of story. What I will do is post her vet bills which show she had a ELSA test for distemper, parvo, Giardia, Full blood panel. ALL Negative


Michele

North Yarmouth,
Maine,
Sarah Kelly continues to try to bully through text messages

#9Author of original report

Tue, May 13, 2014

We felt like this report needed an update.  Sarah Kelly continues to send bullying text messages to my daughter to the point she had to call her phone service to get Sarah Kelly's number blocked.  A very interesting, yet disgusting, text message she sent was to state that she has sent out "21" puppies since our puppy , which was 3/26, add our puppy and the 8 current puppies she has listed on her website, THAT EQUALS 30 PUPPIES IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS!

That has puppy mill written all over it.  Considering our puppy had parvovirus and her veterninarian told ours that the whole litter had parvovirus, besides breeding puppies, she is also spreading the parvovirus with no consideration as to where the puppies are being sent and what other animals she is infecting.

 

Again, DISGUSTING!!!!


Michele

North Yarmouth,
Maine,
Update to the first report

#10Author of original report

Tue, April 22, 2014

Since filing the first report we have found that Sarah Kelly did refund the cost of the puppy and shipping.  She has yet to refund the veterinary bills.  With her refund on Paypal she put a note that if any reports were recorded on any website she would be suing for slander.  We obviously did not agree to that and there is no contract if both parties do not agree.  Furthermore, slander is only slander if it is not true.  We are just stating facts.

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