Kijiji Buyers BEWARE of Puppy SCAM!

Gail Benoit & Dana Bailey continue to sell puppies despite their previous convictions of Animal Cruelty and upcomming charges on numerous other animal cruelty charges. They are now operating out of Dartmouth/Halifax area & continue to post ads on Kijiji in hopes of generating new sales.

"There was no doubt the pair mistreated dogs."

"The distressed state of the puppies was not a sudden occurrence. It developed over time. Even if the appellants’ control of the puppies had been brief — a matter of days — there was ample time and opportunity to relieve their then obvious distress, or to begin doing so,"

Characterization lacked "any air of reality" - Justice Peter Bryson Source





Monday, December 22, 2008

Esther Smith's Dead Puppy's Autopsy

Cinni's Autopsy Report:




IT SAYS THE DOG WAS VACCINATED ON JULY 15TH - that is what Esther was told at the time or purchase, later to be found out completely false !

SPCA urges puppy buyers to research before buying

HEAD: More puppy parvo deaths

SUBHEAD: SPCA urges puppy buyers to research before buying

By Jeanne Whitehead
DIGBY COURIER
NovaNewsNow.com

There have been more parvo puppy deaths in Nova Scotia, and again the pups were bought from Digby County people.

Janet Robinson, who advertised the pups from sale on the internet, says she did not know they were sick.

“And I am not associated with Gail or Dana,” said Robinson.

Puppy brokers Gail Benoit and Dana Bailey of Roxville were in the news for several months this year when puppies sold by them succumbed to the deadly parvovirus. They are currently facing animal cruelty charges stemming from a 2007 seizure from their property.

Amanda Bowser of Dartmouth told the Courier that she responded to a Kijiji posting advertising German Shepherd mix puppies. She subsequently met two young women at Halifax Airport and purchased a puppy. A second was bought by her boyfriend’s brother.

Both pups were dead within days. “The vet told me it was parvovirus,” Bowser told the Courier.
Bowser said she was aware of the publicity this past summer surrounding Gail Benoit and Dana Bailey’s sale of puppies suffering from parvo, and although she understood the seller was from Digby County, she felt safe because she was assured the seller had no connection with the Benoit-Bailey duo.

Robinson replied to the Courier’s inquiry via email, stating, in part: “I was helping find these puppies homes for my 75 year-old sick grandmother and my 7 month pregnant cousin in-law …
“To those people who purchased a dog from my cousin who is a minor, I’m sorry but you will need to contact her or her parents to receive a refund … I put on the ad that I placed that the pups were NOT vet checked and did not have any sort of needles and were not registered.

“… If people are going to point fingers and blame me of intentionally selling sick puppies, I should point out that you knowingly bought puppies that were not checked by a vet and did not have needles. You must assume some responsibility.”

Mary Hill, a member of Nova Scotia SPCA’s board of directors says these recent parvo deaths underscore the fact that prospective pet owners should do research prior to buying a pup.

“And they should never buy an animal from a parking lot or the side of the road,” says Hill.

“Responsible breeders want you to come to them—and they will ask lots of questions about you, because they care about the future welfare of their pups.”

Hill suggests typing the seller’s name into the google search engine, and crosschecking names and addresses.

“A buyer should only purchase a pup that has recently been given a clean bill of health by a vet,” says Hill.

She notes that in Atlantic Canada there are many animals—young and old, including purebreds—that are in need of homes. “We encourage people to adopt from their local SPCA or animal rescue group,” says Hill.

“If you search ‘Maritime Animal Rescue’ on your computer, you’ll be taken to a site that provides links to shelters and rescue facilities in all four Atlantic provinces. Some rescue groups are even breed specific,” says Hill.

Protest for Jan.29/09

The protesters who ‘showed their dismay’ for Benoit and Bailey’s business practices in October, have applied to the town for a permit to stage another protest Jan. 29.

HEAD:
Prospective protesters asked to plan ahead

By Jeanne Whitehead
DIGBY COURIER
NovaNewsNow.com

Canada’s Charter of Rights trumps municipal bylaws—so Digby town council’s Oct. 9 decision to classify public protests as ‘special events’ that require permits might not hold up to a challenge.

And that’s just fine, according to Mayor Ben Cleveland. He says when the previous town council decided individuals planning to hold a protest in Digby should apply for a permit under bylaw 2006-02, council wasn’t attempting to prevent spontaneous protests. They were just hoping to be forewarned.

Although the ‘special events’ permit has a $500 fee attached to it, Cleveland said that is typically waived anyway.

Frank Mackintosh, who was the mayor of Digby at the time, called an emergency meeting of town council Oct. 9 after Dana Bailey asked him to stop a protest that was going to take place in town Oct. 11.

A group of individuals were coming to Digby to protest the business practices of Bailey and his partner, Gail Benoit, local owners of a business called Puppies ‘R’ Us.

The two puppy brokers, already facing a 2007 animal cruelty charge, gained added notoriety in the summer of 2008 when puppies that they sold to individuals in the Maritime provinces died hours after the parking lot transactions were completed.

Esther Smith was one of the people whose puppies died. She was also one of the organizers of the Oct. 11 protest—which went ahead as planned.

The prospect of the Oct. 11 protest, however, triggered some research by the town’s lawyer, Andrew Montgomery.

He advised councilors that they could use bylaw 2006-02, which governs amusement performances and special events, to require organizers of future protests to apply for a permit. At the Oct. 9 meeting, councilors decided to do just that.
“We had a lot of discussion, at the time, around the fact that people have the right to ‘assemble’ and ‘express their views’,” said Cleveland.

“But it’s in the town’s best interest if we know about these things in advance, so Richard (Parry) is now telling people who ask that they should apply for a permit.”
“If there’s going to be a large number of people involved, and we need to close a street, it makes sense to know this ahead of time,” said Cleveland.

The people who staged the Oct. 11 protest are planning another one—to coincide with Benoit and Bailey’s next court date. Jan. 29, 2009. That’s when Judge Jean Louis Batiot will render a verdict on animal cruelty charges against the pair. The charges stem from the seizure of pups from their Roxville property a year ago.

Smith and her fellow protesters are doing everything ‘by the book.’ They have written to Digby town council advising, “We would like to hold a one-hour peaceful demonstration to show our dismay towards Benoit’s business practices.”
They have also asked Digby town council to waive the $500 permit fee because “We do not
generate income of any sort.”

Death Threat Charges - Dana Bailey

During the trial -Dana uttered death treats too individuals attending the trial.

According the Digby Court house , Dana Uguene Bailey, 45 will be appearing in Court on March 5, 2009 at 9:30 am to answer to death threat charges. This will be a trial and is open to general public with interest.

Gail Benoit selling pups in a parking lot - Middleton NS

Dec/17, 2008 Gail Benoit still selling puppies.

This is Susan's experience with Gail Benoit in Save-Easy parking lot Middleton, Nova Scotia.
Gail was asking $600 for this puppy, while at the bank, Susan was warned about this infamous Digby lady & her puppies.

Below are the conversations that followed:

http://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=V-F7xTvqeao

If you bought a dog in Truro Friday Night

Ad ID: 92497739
Street address: moncton, e1a 4j2 View map
Location: Halifax
Date Listed: 05-Dec-08

I must be the luckiest person EVER, because not only was I scammed by "Jason Richardson" but tonight I went to buy another puppy hoping this would be my forever dog.... and guess who it was, G A I L B E N O I T.

She had this gorgeous tiny dog that was clearly not what she stated. She had replied to MY ad where I was looking for a toy poodle, she claimed this dog was a parti poodle with purebred parents, called me several times, sounded nice on the phone, answered all my questions...WHAT A GREAT SCAM ARTIST.

She claimed her name was Tess - she called me from a 902 area code number cell phone(contact me for details) and drove a WHITE GRAND AM (license plate was marked down if you want it) with her partner in crime, that Dale guy. I have her email address (sympatico.ca) if you want it to be aware.

Thankfully, because of all the people posting warnings about her, I knew it was her as soon as I saw her, and I had actually printed a picture of her and had it with me. As soon as I saw her in Amherst, NS, I knew it was her. I told her I was sorry and couldn't buy this dog because I knew she was G a i l B e n o i t. I showed her the picture. I was not rude to her, but really, she lied about everything. She lied about her name, the dog was CLEARLY not a toy poodle (I believe it was the Terri Poo's she's selling)........

UNFORTUNATELY, someone else bought a dog from her in TRURO NS... If you are that person, PLEASE CONTACT ME. IT was a female Terri-Poo, I believe. YOUR DOG COULD BE SICK, this person was not named TESS, it was G A I L B E N O I T. TAKE YOUR PUPPY TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Thank god I knew better than to buy this mutt for $600 from this deceitful person.

EVERYONE BEWARE!!! Contact me if you have any questions. If there's one thing to be grateful of it's that I can warn other people of the crappy situations I have gotten myself in in my so far useless hunt for my perfect puppy.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Kijiji "Gail just called" Ad ID: 92751096

A phone call, and according to Gail B:


Just reporting what I was told....

I just received a phone call, and according to Gail B:

-She never lied about her name, that was apparently a misunderstanding (though she NEVER told me what her name was)
- She's 100% innocent and Chapman Kennels is to blame for everything
- She is keeping a record of everyone who posts an ad about her on Kijiji and "when the truth comes out" (and she gets her half a million dollars from the lawsuit she has ongoing) everyone who posts about her will be sued in a civil lawsuit
- There are no charges against her and no puppy that has ever been in her care has died, only the ones from Chapman Kennels in Perth-Andover
- She is tired of reading all these lies about her on the internet

Well, as far as I'm concerned, the whole story is public record, and you can read about it all over the internet in valid news stories. I'm not saying that I know what the truth is, all I can do is read what has been posted everywhere and judge by that. I need to be careful with my money, (as we all do) and careful with the lives of innocent puppies. Regardless of who is selling dogs, I don't want to buy a sick puppy from ANYONE. All we can do is be careful and I think that the intention of anyone who posts a warning ad on Kijiji is just to tell people to be cautious and smart about their transactions.

Basically her message to me on the phone was, the truth will come out and all of us will be sorry. As I told her - I hope that the truth DOES come out.

Anyway, to anyone posting ads about her, be careful.

And no matter WHO you buy a dog from, do your research.
Report ANY shady dealings to your local police dept. When there are enough warnings about someone, they will be able to do something about it and stop that person, whoever it is.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Warning: kijiji Ad ID: 91950774

A PRECIOUS LITTLE NON SHEDDING ( TOY YORKIE )..."TEDDY BEARS"

Location: St. John's
Date Listed: 05-Dec-08

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TOY YORKY.. L@@k
We are seeking out just the right home for this hansome lil TOY
( He is cute & he knows it )
This little boy will be sure to steal your heart, he is a toy (yorkie)
He has nice silky, non shedding hair, he is a very tiny little guy, so we require him to go to a home where there is a gentle hand..
UNLIKE SOME OTHER ADS THIS IS NO SCAM
This baby boy is ready to go... his siter is going to nfld on friday
Now 10weeks old, healthy,needled, dewormed x2 also a gaurentee comes with him,,he is home raised., with lots of love.<<>>
If you think you may have the perfect home for this adorable little boy, I would love to hear from you.
PS...(HE IS IN THE FRONT & LOVES THE CAMERA )






Warning: kijiji Ad ID: 92303364


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2) GERMAN "ROTWEILLER PUPPIES " QUALITY BABIES
Price: $700.00
Location: Halifax
Date Listed: 04-Dec-08

"BEAUTIFUL".. stocky little puppies
GERMAN ROTWEILLER PUPPIES READY THEIR NEW HOMES
( BOTH ARE HANSOME BIG BABY BOYS )
MOM AND DAD ARE EXCELLENT FAMILY DOGGIES, VERY GENTLE AND LOVING...BIG TEEDY BEARS :)
( THIS IS A VERY LOYALE BREED )
These 2 boys are now 9 weeks old.... they have amaizing markings...family raised with love..( their little personalities show ) They come with a health gaurentee, a puppy pkg. as well a write up of the history of this breed .
They both have a sweet personality..
" also raised with children "
These are the rotis that are the old fashion type..they have a big teddy bear head!!
..... They are A GERMAN ROTWEILLER
If you are interested in more info...please reply with a little info on you & your family,,as well please send a contact phone #..





Friday, December 5, 2008

Warnings are Endless


Street address: b0p1r0 View map
Location: Halifax
Date Listed: 03-Dec-08

It has been reported that a woman sold POMs and Terri-POOs in the New Brunswick area (Bathurst, for sure, Moncton area also) They have PARVO virus and some have already died. Please report any information to the SPCA. Your local vet can help you. The pups were delivered last week sometime. It is important that the sale of these sick dogs is stopped so help us find out who sold you the dogs. We believe we know but we need proof, what kind of car, etc. and please everyone DO NOT ALLOW ANY BODY TO DELIVER YOUR DOG. they will be persistant but you must not let them talk you into it.!!!they are not doing you any favours. Poor little sick puppies!!!

True Story - Kijiji post

Mrs.Cruella has been very busy lady.



Street address:
Kingston, N.S., b0p1r0 View map
Location: Halifax
Date Listed: 05-Dec-08


Last week we had bought a puppy in Bathurst and met a woman in a parking lot as she had indicated we wouldn't be able to find the kennel, our first mistake (a lesson we learned to always go and see where the puppy is being brought up). When we picked the puppy up we realized he was very thin but thought we could bring him home and give him lots of love and food and that he would be healty. I took him to the vet the very next day and the puppy had to undergo surgery that night as he had a blocked bowel which was later determined it was caused because the puppy had suffered from the diarrhea for so long that it caused the bowel to block. The Vet had indicated it was the worse case she had ever seen. *the dog died* this happened to someone else... do not allow this to happen to you. DO NOT GET A PUP from a parking lot, mall, flea market....Get the vet's name who issued a certificate....No certificate....do not buy it. If they insist on delivering it...RED FLAG. Help stamp out PARVO and Puppy Mills and Brokers


Cruel People **** kijiji Ad/Respond



Street address: Dartmouth View map
Location: Halifax
Date Listed: 05-Dec-08

This is for the twisted people selling all of these sick puppies to unsuspecting people...You are DISGUSTING human beings! How do you sleep at night knowing that you are murderers?? These innocent little darlings, having to go through such things, who do these people think they are?? They must be stopped!! How are people still buying these pups? NEVER buy a puppy from the back of a vehicle, or meet someone in a parking lot...Always see where your pup comes from, the home, the parents, the breeders, etc...STOP THESE PEOPLE!!!
NOW THIS IS THE UPDATED PART....I WAS CONTACTED BY SOMEONE WITH THE EMAIL~~~~
****************ackula69@hotmail.com*******************
AND THIS WAS THEIR RESPONSE TO MY AD:
From: ackula69@hotmail.com
Keep your opinions to yourself. This site is for selling and buying not for bitching to the world about your problems.
DO YOU THINK SOMEONE WHO ISNT SELLING THESE DYING PUPPIES OR WHO ISN'T TOTALLY IN AGREEMENT WITH THEM WOULD REPLY BACK WITH SUCH A RUDE RESPONSE??? I THINK NOT!!! STOP THESE ACTS OF INJUSTICE FOR THESE INNOCENT ANIMALS!!!! THEY KNOW NO BETTER, AND CANNOT HELP THEMSELVES, WHICH IS WHY WE NEED TO STEP IT UP AND STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!
ONLY OVER THE INTERNET DO PEOPLE THINK THEY HAVE THE GUTS TO TALK LIKE THIS!!! FUNNY EH??
ALSO, IF YOU DONT LIKE WHAT I WRITE, OR AGREE WITH THE ENEMY, DONT BOTHER WRITING ME ANYMORE RESPONSES LIKE THE ONE ABOVE...IT WILL GO UNANSWERED BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO THINK LIKE THAT AREN'T WORTH THE TIME AND ENERGY OF A RESPONSE.....

Kijiji Ad Dec 5/08


Thursday, December 4, 2008

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Kijiji Ad Dec 2/08

By the looks of the kijiji Ad one little Pomeranian has been sold to some unsuspecting individual as they are now advertising only one !!!! Click here to view original Kijiji Ad

4 months old
//needled, dewormed. gaurentee given//tax not included in price !

If you have any information on the second POM sold, Please feel free to email stopkillinpups@gmail.com --> all personal information will remain anonymous.
Thank you.





LOOKING FOR A NICE HOME.......
Toy Pomeranian Puppy
This hansome baby boy is looking for his forever loving family..
He is now 4 months old, needled, dewormed. gaurentee given..
Hehas a very nice personality,he enjoys being cuddled.
Already potty & crate trained..
tax not included in price !
( he looks like a little teedy bear )

KijijiNov26