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  • Report:  #208707

Complaint Review: Von Fenwald Kennels - Wonder Lake Illinois

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- Babbitt, Minnesota,
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Von Fenwald Kennels
8310 Howe Rd Wonder Lake, 60097 Illinois, U.S.A.
Phone:
815-728-8010
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I bought a German Shepherd puppy, that I thought was from a reputable breeder with excellent information. My dog "Rustie", now 2 years old has HIP DYSPLASIA. He is unable to pass the certification of thOFA.

I first contacted Cindy, Von Fenwald Kennels, when my male puppy was only 7 months old. I sent her a preliminary x-ray of Rustie's hips. She said, " Oh, it was a terrible x-ray, if the dog has bad hips at 2 years of age, I WILL replace him." At 7 months the right hip already looked abnormal. Cindy, returned the original x-ray after I had contacted my lawyer to speak with her about seeing her in court. The x-ray was returned, but Cindy proceeded to purposely folded the x-ray in half to damage the x-ray and make it unreadable.

I now have a dog I spent $3,000.00 on that is worthless!!!

When we called Cindy, she gave us an excuse and used vulgar language. My dog's sire is still on her web site, Jecko Vom St.-Michaels-Berg.

DO NOT BUY ANY DOG FROM VON FENWALD KENNELS, A TOTAL RIP-OFF, Cindy DOES NOT stand behind the dogs they breed.

Barbara

Babbitt, Minnesota
U.S.A.


10 Updates & Rebuttals

Lisa

Ingleside,
Illinois,
U.S.A.
Horse

#2Consumer Comment

Sun, November 26, 2006

I believe Krizia the horse had a baby while at the kennel. I don't know what happened to it she has not announced it on her web site, I really hope it is healthy and that is not why she hasn't announced it yet.


Hans

Columbus,
Mississippi,
U.S.A.
About time!

#3Consumer Comment

Tue, November 21, 2006

Well it's about time that the law caught up with Cindy. I hope she gets used to the Law showing up at her door. That just made my day! Thanks for sharing that! Any further status on those other dogs? What about the cat and horse breeding business she tried to start? Have they shut her down so she can't rip off any more folks?


Hans

Columbus,
Mississippi,
U.S.A.
About time!

#4Consumer Comment

Tue, November 21, 2006

Well it's about time that the law caught up with Cindy. I hope she gets used to the Law showing up at her door. That just made my day! Thanks for sharing that! Any further status on those other dogs? What about the cat and horse breeding business she tried to start? Have they shut her down so she can't rip off any more folks?


Hans

Columbus,
Mississippi,
U.S.A.
About time!

#5Consumer Comment

Tue, November 21, 2006

Well it's about time that the law caught up with Cindy. I hope she gets used to the Law showing up at her door. That just made my day! Thanks for sharing that! Any further status on those other dogs? What about the cat and horse breeding business she tried to start? Have they shut her down so she can't rip off any more folks?


Lisa

Ingleside,
Illinois,
U.S.A.
Barbara

#6Consumer Comment

Sun, September 10, 2006

Look me up I am the one with the bleeding ears. Lisa


Melanie

Albuquerque,
New Mexico,
U.S.A.
Thief caught.... dogs legally repossessed from Ms. Cindy Hiemenz of Von Fenwald German Shepherd Kennel

#7Consumer Comment

Fri, September 08, 2006

Apparently, FOUR of the dogs Ms. Hiemenz stole from Robert Venus of Belgium have finally been legally removed from her property! "Castar vom Venushof - 07 September 2006 - 19:09 $1000.-- Reward for information of the whereabouts and return of CASTAR VOM VENUSHOF. Last known address is the USA Fenwald kennel in Illinois. Owner of kennel states Castar is dead, but has no proof of death. We successfully went thru court approval and repossessed the following dogs from the kennel on September 4th, 06 for non-payment: Falco vom Klebinger Schloss Dixie aus der Burgenstadt Brutus vom Venushof Sabi vom Klebinger Schloss Sold and also a reward out for$1000 of EACH dog is for Castar's sister: Chipsy vom Venushof Claimed dead is also Cati vom Venushof. Pls. contact [email protected] if you have any information regards these dogs or call me directly 505-424-9092. Your name will be kept confidential, of course. Please put out the word and thank you." Ms. Hiemenz claims that the other 4 died, and one was sold. That seems like really bad odds--to have 9 dogs go in and only have 5 live. These were young, healthy dogs when they arrived at Ms. Hiemenz's residence/puppymill. If you look, you will see that all evidence of their being there has been removed from Ms. Hiemenz's website. There is one photo of Falco vom Klebinger Schloss on her main page, titled "Yup, We've Got Red" that should not be on her website, as the dog was stolen, and is no longer at her property. To have 4 dogs die at a kennel in 2 years is outrageous, especially given that these dogs were all young, in good health and condition when Ms. Hiemenz stole them, and were not the older ones that supposedly died. I have to say, I sincerely hope that people do a little research and find all these things that Ms. Hiemenz has done. As for her filed ripoffreport on myself? That will soon be going to court, as it is pure LIBEL, DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER, and is being pursued. I did get a letter from the AKC, who will be providing me with my dog, Halla von Fenwald's, AKC registration, despite the fact that Cindy stated I would NEVER get it because of all the trouble I've caused her. Do your research before you buy a dog from anyone! Be cautious about what you buy. There are many honest breeders out there who will not take you for everything you have because they have the ability to. You just have to look for them.


Karen

Lake Barrington,
Illinois,
U.S.A.
more and more victims

#8Consumer Comment

Sat, September 02, 2006

Sorry to hear about another dog that has been poorly bred. You grow to love them, but it is so hard to see a loved one go through all these multiple problems. I know that the AKC hasn't been much help, but I do think that if we do as much as we can, maybe we will eventually be heard. The BBB will only refer you to the Dept. of Agriculture, so far Dept. of Ag. has only a few complaints. If more of us can come forward and contact them maybe more can be done to stop Cindy. The number I have for the Dept. of Ag is 217-782-6657. File a report.


Karen

Lake Barrington,
Illinois,
U.S.A.
more and more victims

#9Consumer Comment

Sat, September 02, 2006

Sorry to hear about another dog that has been poorly bred. You grow to love them, but it is so hard to see a loved one go through all these multiple problems. I know that the AKC hasn't been much help, but I do think that if we do as much as we can, maybe we will eventually be heard. The BBB will only refer you to the Dept. of Agriculture, so far Dept. of Ag. has only a few complaints. If more of us can come forward and contact them maybe more can be done to stop Cindy. The number I have for the Dept. of Ag is 217-782-6657. File a report.


Karen

Lake Barrington,
Illinois,
U.S.A.
more and more victims

#10Consumer Comment

Sat, September 02, 2006

Sorry to hear about another dog that has been poorly bred. You grow to love them, but it is so hard to see a loved one go through all these multiple problems. I know that the AKC hasn't been much help, but I do think that if we do as much as we can, maybe we will eventually be heard. The BBB will only refer you to the Dept. of Agriculture, so far Dept. of Ag. has only a few complaints. If more of us can come forward and contact them maybe more can be done to stop Cindy. The number I have for the Dept. of Ag is 217-782-6657. File a report.


Hans

Columbus,
Mississippi,
U.S.A.
Welcome to the "Ripped off by Cindy" Club

#11Consumer Comment

Fri, September 01, 2006

Welcome to the club. I see that the Wicked Witch of Wonderlake is still in business. I'm wondering how long it's going to be and what it's going to take to get rid of her. The AKC won't do anything to her and she knows it. My advice to anyone who's even considering buying a dog from her: DON'T! You'll be sorry! The dog I purchased from her is now has possible glandular problems on top of the undescended t******e. She stands behind her dogs until your check clears.

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