Has anyone heard of TEKS KENNELS in Cloverdale, IN?

[jpreed]

Tammy Gilchrist is being sued by state authorities!

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060303/NEWS01/603030467/1006

This appeared in the Indianapolis Star

March 3, 2006


Woman who sold puppies on Internet sued by state


A Cloverdale woman who marketed puppies via the Internet faces a lawsuit filed by the Indiana attorney general seeking refunds for people who either never received puppies or got dogs that were sick and subsequently died.


Attorney General Steve Carter's office filed the suit Thursday against Tammy Gilchrist, also citing other names she used and various business names. Those include Tammy Workman, Tammy Killea, Sam Workman and Samantha Workman, and the businesses TEKS Kennel, AKA Kennel, Puppysrus and Affordable Pups.
The suit alleges that since October 2003, Gilchrist marketed puppies of various breeds, including miniature schnauzers, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Yorkshire terriers and "puggles,'' a designer mixed breed, to people in states including New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and Montana. The attorney general estimates Gilchrist owes consumers and the state, for failing to have a kennel license, more than $65,000.

 

[Fran27]

YAY! Thanks for posting this

 

[NinaJo]

Info on TEKS Kennels

1. State Goes After Puppy Breeding Business
TheIndyChannel.com/ March 2, 2005

CLOVERDALE, Ind. -- The state is suing a southern Indiana woman and her Internet-based puppy breeding business.


The Indiana attorney general's office said Tammy Gilchrist operates a business in rural Owen County that fails to deliver puppies offered for sale and misrepresents the health or age of the puppies, among other allegations, Call 6's Rafael Sanchez reported.


The attorney general's office said it could document that 14 out-of-state customers either gave Gilchrist money for a puppy that was not received, never received a shipping refund, never received papers, or paid for and received a sick puppy that later died.


The state estimated that Gilchrist owes consumers and the state in excess of $65,000.


Officials said Gilchrist operates the business under several aliases and business names. Gilchrist told the state she will comply with consumer protection laws after learning of legal action pending against her, the attorney general's office said.


"There has been a history and pattern of behavior exhibited that resulted in a negative impact on consumers," said Attorney General Steve Carter.


The attorney general's office said Gilchrist has been operating under the following aliases.



Tammy Workman

Tammy Killea
Sam Workman
Samantha Workman

Officials said Gilchrist operated the following business names on various Web sites since October 2003.



AKA Kennel
TEKS Kennel
Puppysrus
Affordable Pups
The Better Business Bureau issued an alert in September 2005 after receiving complaints against TEKS Kennels.


Attorney Paul Watts said Gilchrist is not involved in any misconduct and is not running a puppy mill.


Consumers can follow some simple guidelines to avoid problems when dealing with breeders, Sanchez reported.


Potential customers should visit the breeder's kennel to see that it is clean and that the dogs are well fed and lively. Customers should also ask to see at least one of the dog's parents.


Responsible breeders frequently ask questions to make sure their dog is going to a good home. Customers should be wary of someone who will sell to anyone.


Reputable breeders should always deliver on promises involving American Kennel Club papers. If a breeder refuses to do so, it is a bad sign, Sanchez reported.

 

[PoodleMommy]

I had not seen this post the first time around and wanted to make one comment on it.

Although, I am glad to see this women is going to be brought to some type of justice, she does not represent ALL breeders who ship dogs.

Sometimes having a dog shipped is the only way you are going to be able to get the breed of dog you want.

Where I live I could not find any reputable poodle breeders, so I had one shipped in from Oregon. By calling it "mail order dogs" you make it sound worse then it is. This dog was flown via Continentals Quick Pack service, which people do everyday in order to take their dogs with them places. We saw many pictures and spoke to the breeder many times before deciding on purchasing a dog from her... WE were resposible before making a purchase. As well, the breeder would not ship the puppy at 8 weeks, we did not receive her until she was 16 weeks old. She charged 250.00 to ship so she could get all necessary medical charts, a cage, etc. It worked out well, my puppy is better adjusted and healthier then some dogs coming from "local breeders".

I feel very bad for the money everyone has lost and the heartache over losing a brand new puppy. However, I felt it was necessary to make this thread a little less one sided and show that if you do the work and the research, shipping a puppy from a non local breeder can work out just fine.

Elissa

 

[B33CPE]

WHAT THAT WOMAN WAS DOING IS AWFUL. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF FINDING A DOGUE DE BORDEAUX RIGHT NOW AND I HAVE TROUBLE TRUSTING PEOPLE SO I WILL BE GOING TO PICK MY PUPPY UP WHEN I FIND ONE. IT SEEMS LIKE 9/10 BREEDERS WILL SHIP THEIR DOGS VIA AIRPLANE, SO IT ISNT VERY UNCOMMON. I WONT DO IT THOUGH, INSTEAD OF SPENDING THE EXTRA 250.00 TO SHIP IT I WILL RENT A CAR THAT GETS 30 MPG AND DRIVE THERE. I HOPE THIS WOMAN GETS PUNISHED GREATLY FOR WHAT SHE HAS DONE.

PS IF YOU ARE BUYING A DOG CHECK OUT WWW.RIPOFFREPORT.COM , THEY HAVE SOME ANIMAL ABUSE/COMPLAINTS ON THERE AGAINST BREEDERS.

 

[sandradavis25]

About website you visited with all the dogs

I found a ninemsn site. Here's the URL. But i don't know if its hers.
http://groups.msn.com/TEKSKENNELS

Theres too many random pups for sale on there. So it looks like a bit of a scam. She's in Indiana. Here are a few of the breeds this person is advertising.
german min pins, COCKER / CAVALIERS, BELGIAN GRIFFON, COCKERS toys, YORKIE PUPS, FOX TERRIERS, BEAGLES POCKETS, SIBERIAN HUSKYS, POM PUPPIES, PUG PUPS, TOY SCHNAUZER PUPS, BOXERS and AMERICAN BULL DOGS.

I had a look at the website. It sounds though a little kid has made it. They use abreviations and don't spell correctly. Is this the place you put a deposit down for? If they are or aren't the people you put a deposit from... These people still need to be investiated. They have 14 different breeds of puppies for sale at the same time. Hmmmm... bit suspicious. They have a non-refundable deposit which you have to pay before you even see the dog. hmmmm... I might start a new thread about this one. If its not the same as you so called ""breeder"

Tell me what you think

I bought a boston terrier from this woman and my sister bought a pug and we had to go to her house and pick them up and yes she has all those dogs plus cats and horses and just cages of dogs the reason though i bought my dog after seeing the way they lived is so i could try to save her little life all my dogs that i have which is 3 i have rescued them from bad conditions and the spelling is hers and her husbands and i tryed to get the channel 8 news to do something and they wouldn't but channel six is. type in tammy workman and go to 2 on there and read about what is going on with the case right now i want something done about her because i really thought i was getting a healthy pup and i was at the vet for about 6-8 wks after buying her and she is finally getting better now but i wished she would be shut down and never allowed to own any more animals ever. She made me sign a paper saying i couldn't sue her but it was typed up by her i knew it would never stand up in court. Just so happen i take my dogs to the vet where she gets the medicine from and he said ever animal bought from her is sick. mine had the canine influenza and eye infections she still has some problems but is getting better. if anyone wants any info let me know i've seen her house and how her and the dogs and pups live and will be glad to help. I just hope everyone gets the pups they was promised or the money back. but beware they will probably be sick and if you live in indiana take them to bean blossom animal clinic. He is the one that is getting mine well. thanks for letting other people know about what happened and let them know about me and i can take them to her front door.my email is [email protected] and if you want to call me email and i will give you my number....

 

[sandradavis25]

yes i have been to her house to get my boston terrier and she has alot more than that i am going to post my info on here when i find all my papers and vet info and let everyone know what me and my family has went through but it was worth it just to save the little pups life from a woman you is not fit to care for herself or anything else. If you want any info on her and the way her or the animals live i can tell you i've seen first hand and it wasn't pretty. thanks for listing this so other people can know what is going on i've been trying to get somone to help me for about 5 months and finally found this and the one where channel six news is going after her.my email is [email protected]

 

[Fran27]

Attorney Paul Watts said Gilchrist is not involved in any misconduct and is not running a puppy mill.


Consumers can follow some simple guidelines to avoid problems when dealing with breeders, Sanchez reported.


Potential customers should visit the breeder's kennel to see that it is clean and that the dogs are well fed and lively. Customers should also ask to see at least one of the dog's parents.


Responsible breeders frequently ask questions to make sure their dog is going to a good home. Customers should be wary of someone who will sell to anyone.


Reputable breeders should always deliver on promises involving American Kennel Club papers. If a breeder refuses to do so, it is a bad sign, Sanchez reported.

OMG this is totally pissing me off. I really despise attorneys for that kind of crap. Even if I agree that people should have been more careful, it's not an excuse to say that woman never did anything wrong. Since when is taking advantage of people not doing anything wrong??

 

[sandradavis25]

I have been to her house and bought a pup from her and i know where it is she has alot of dogs and pups she isn't taking care of these animals and mine is getting better but it's been a long hard road for her to try to get better so if you want more info on this woman let me know i've seen first had what these animals live in and i know after seeing this i should have just left but i couldn't leave this little girl there to probably lay there and die. I have recently found out that the news and the attorney general office is going after her. email me for more info [email protected] don't give up go after her and get justice against her get the pup and love it and care for it.

 

[Anne]

I recently purchased a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from Tammy Gilchrist. I did not know what I was getting myself in for! There is two conflicting dates of birth. They have given me a hard time on confirming the correct date of birth.

I called our vet to check him because he had some white eye stuff in one of his eyes. His eye cleared up, but I kept the appt. and had an examination. The vet detected a heart murmur (a 2 or a 3, on a scale of 1 - 6). My vet said he would like to ask either Tammy or their vet some medical questions. She REFUSES to give her vet's name or speak with our vet. She said our vet is a bad vet. Her vet does an internal scan on all the animals and there was no murmur detected. If anyone knows the name, address and phone number of the vet Tammy uses, I would like to have it so either my vet or I could contact him. I would greatly appreciate it.[/SIZE]

I've asked numerous times for a purchase receipt, but they keep ignoring my request! Tammy AND her son Josh Michael (that is the name he goes by) have been giving me a hard time. They are both very rude and nasty! Josh tells me I should be speaking with Julie on this, not Tammy (Tammy's partner). I don't know Julies last name, but I believe Tammy is the one who is in charge. I found them under puppyfind.com. Tammy now goes by [email protected]. They claim it is a "no kill rescue for animals". All proceeds go to help animals. Tammy's son goes by rpocketpuppys. They also use wrwacres. I sent an email to puppyfind.com reporting their scam and asking them to not do business with them. The health certificate they gave me has Affordable Pups on it.

I just recently read a sad review by a 13 year old girl (dated 6/30/06) that led me to google.com, search Tammy Gilchrist, and then this site. It said she saved up $400 to purchase a puppy, which is sick with parvo and blind. It is probably going to die.

The only good thing out of this is my puppy. I am so glad he is with me and not them!! If there is a way I can get them to stop this cruel business, I would like to help. As for my puppy's heart murmur, I'll do whatever I can to keep him as healthy and happy as I can. I just recently had to put my 16 year old cocker spaniel to sleep. She had been blind for many years and had a stroke about 2 years ago. I never thought I'd be going through all this. This was to be a joyous occassion for my family and I.

Ann

 

[Anne]

If you go to google and search kriterheaven, then go to kritterheaven's listings Coatesville, Indiana, you will find Tammy Gilchrist's puppy ads. This is under hoobly.com. The last ad on page one (a blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), was was posted on 6/23/06, happens to be a picture of my puppy! When you click on the picture, it says there is one left. Under her web site - [email protected] - wrwacres, it shows he was sold. I purchased him 6/10/06. Also note the city - Coatesville instead of Cloverdale... I am a bit confused...Kind of hard to sell a puppy, that is already sold!

 

[IBE]

A Cloverdale-area business that signed a settlement with the state attorney general's office after being accused of selling sick animals now faces a similar allegation.

A Shelbyville teenager said a puppy she bought in late June from Kritter Heaven was euthanized eight days later because it was ill. The teen's family said it spent nearly $1,000 in veterinarian bills while it owned the dog.

The family said Kritter Heaven had indicated that a veterinarian checked the dog just 11 days before the sale.

The business, owned by Tammy Gilchrist, was the subject of 14 complaints that had been filed with the attorney general's office. Some of the complainants reported receiving sick puppies....

In a settlement signed in March, the business told the attorney general's office that it would be honest about the health and age of the puppies it was selling.

 

[LabBreeder]

I sent an email asking about a yorkie/poodle, health guarantee, shot record, pictures, etc. I'll let you all know what she says.

Just so ya know. You may want to do a more thorough check on your potential puppies breeder before sending them a deposit and paying for a puppy unseen.
Only once have I sent a deposit. Our breeder was AKC registered, was more than willing to sign a "deposit agreement" and mail it back to us, stayed in contact each week and sent updated photos until he was old enough to be picked up. We got directions to his house and picked our boy up...110 miles away.

It sucks that you were duped by this con artist. Hopefully you've learned to be more in depth when dealing with people online/over the phone.

 

[Diamond Chihuahuas]

Post by Tammy (Old one)

I can't believe I ran across this post by Tammy, claims she is owner of Kritter Heaven. She posts her name, address and all, I guess hoping she will get some sympathy and maybe someone like Rosie O'Donnell will send her some donations to run her "rescue" ...talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

(link to the following post)... http://www.tvtalkshows.com/board/showthread.php?t=11600



03-30-2001, 11:00 AM

lara flynn actress on rosies show -- TV Talk Shows = TVTalkShows.com
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lara flynn actress on rosies show

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rosie i had to write to you have had a hard time doing that by the way i live in indiana, and own kritter heaven a no kill purebred rescue since 1983. we save purebred dogs lifes frome death at local county & out of county pounds & humane societys, but what up set me was that lara flynn actualy bought a pup from a pet store !! why ? pet stores aide in puppy mills which is so awfull ! i heard her state she could not break her puppy from potty ing in the house well da !! of course not she purchased a puppy mill dog one whom has been so inbreed just awfull but this pup was raised in a crate there for is thinks it pees in there also it has no idea what grass is or smells like, i get alot of pet store pups why you ask because they can not house break them da !! people mainly an actress ? should never aide puppy mills stop buying pet store puppys !! if she would like to understand her pups problem do the reserch go to where the pup came from the breeder info should be on its papers trust me she will never buy another pet store puppy !! i have dealt with puppy mills it is awafull !! go to a breeder or a shelter or rescue rescues like myself get no help we do this all on are own out of are own pockets we do much more than humane societys & pounds we give the pets medical treatment we also do not kill !! what was she ever thinking aiding pet stores in keeping these puppy mills going ? please have her look at my web page @ http://communities.msn.com/purebredrescue i was so upset with her!, tammy kritter heaven @ p.o. box 104 west newton, IN 46183. * may i suggest she actualy go see where her pup came from ? and what these poor lil guys actualy go thru ? i bet she paid outrages price for a 200- 300 dollar akc pup if she ever even got her papers most never do because of there inbreeding i can not believe i even heard this on your show by the way i watch it every day ,tammy

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

Hehe, I went on there and posted a reply....hmmm I wonder what she will think when she sees it lol. I HATE people like her.

 

[LabBreeder]

I replied as well.

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

Hahaha, I wish Rosie Odonnell would actually read this stuff and put her on her show and tear a strip off of her or at least warn people about her LMAO even though that would never happen it would be nice to see. I hope a lot of people read what is written there. I did the first 3 posts after the lady that unknowingly agreed with her. Im glad to see others posted as well. Good job!!!

 

[Anne]

NEW COMPLAINTS......


INDIANAPOLIS -- New complaints have been made against a Cloverdale-area puppy breeding business that had been sued by the state, Call 6 for Help's Rafael Sanchez reported Friday.

A few Indiana residents now accuse the business -- which makes sales on the Internet and goes by AKA Kennel and several other names -- of selling sick puppies. One complainant said a puppy died after delivery.

Earlier this month, the business signed a settlement with the state attorney general after 14 out-of-state customers complained that they didn't receive any animals after making payment or that they received sick puppies.


After the first round of complaints, the owner, Tammy Gilchrist, told the state she would comply with consumer protection laws.

Officials said Gilchrist operates the business under several aliases -- such as Tammy Workman and Tammy Killea -- and business names -- such as Puppysrus.com, TEKS Kennel and Affordable Pups.

An attorney for Gilchrist attributed the complaints to miscommunication. The attorney said Gilchrist was not involved in misconduct.

Previous Stories:
March 2, 2006: State Goes After Puppy Breeding Business


I hope these new complaints help soon to close this business...

 

[annettebenak]

Kritter Heaven/Hell Rip Off

SURPRISE SURPRISE!! I have been ripped off too. I am from Omaha, Nebraska & paid Tammy Gilchrst $800 on 6-16-06 for a CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL. I got the runaround for about a month on a shipping date. Finally got a shipping date & time, then she calls me the night before & tells me the little fella died. I really didn't believe her, I thought she probably sold it to someone else. Then after finding these messages posted on here, well I guess my pup did die. Now I am fighting for my money!!! She refuses to give me my money back. How can this woman/women still be in business? She deserves to do some time for cruelty to animals & ripping people off. She says I can only get a puppy, not my money. Well, I DO NOT WANT ONE OF HER PUPS!! I'm sure the pups even wish they did not live there. POOR BABIES!!! Who's fighting for the pups? I purchased a Cavalier one week ago here in Omaha & am sooooo pleased. The pup I purchased from KRITTER HEAVEN/HELL was supposed to ship last thursday 7-13-06, but when she called me & told me the pup had died, I just went out & bought one here. I was fed up. That is what I should've done in the first place. But her prices were good & I couldn't resist. I found Kritter Heaven through NEXT DAY PETS. Left her a message, she got a hold of me the next day & she directed me to their web site. It's been down hill ever since. I feel for everyone who has dealt with this woman, I've been sick about it too. But now with my new little guy, it keeps my mind off of it. I do have an attorney working on it. Hope something gets done.

Feel free to email me [email protected]

Annette

 

[Hshelton]

Tammy Gilchrist / Julie Harrick

Tek kennels new scam is Kitterhaven Phone # is 317-319-4265
I am in the process of taking them to court good luck i have had the same issues.