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E Caulfield
March 2, 2010
Irresponsible Breeder
We bought an adorable Irish Jack from Violet Meadow Farm in 2005. The dog became more aggressive the longer we owned him. Eventually, our dog trainer suggested we contact the breeder and return him, noting that "all responsible breeders will always take their animals back. We were not looking for a refund of any kind, just a safe home for a difficult dog. Keith Butler of Irish Jacks initially agreed to take our dog bak but then proceeded to ignore our emails and numerous phone calls to arrange a time to return him. Their voicemail box filled and was unable to take anymore messages eventually.
This is a BAD. irresponsible breeder who should be avoided at all costs.. Our Irish Jack was very aggressive and untrainable, but worst of all, was Violet Meadows Farms' refusal to take him back.
Bad News!!
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Mary Conti
June 5, 2009
Unethical Business Practices
Beware of Susan Sarao of Violet Meadow Farms, also known as Irish Jacks! The puppies are adorable, but they are imported from mills in Ireland and receive no vetting prior to going up for sale. She does all the vaccinations and worming herself (is this legal?). She also sells puppies with congenital problems and then tries to wait until you bond to them so she can keep your money. All the while she plays mind games and tries to make you feel guilty, when she is the one being dishonest. When I returned the puppy to her because she would not cover the vet bills for pre-existing congenital conditions, she was hostile and angry, and said that my vet must have been "very thorough" to find the hernia problems because she couldn't see them. As if she is a vet! She suggested solving the hernia problem by massaging the puppy's abdomen roughly until it causes damage, makes scar tissue and closes up the hernias. ??? She easily has 25-30 puppies and young dogs onsite at any time, with more constantly on the way. In addition to the puppy I bought (and returned) there, which had bilateral inguinal hernias and allergies, I know of one other dog purchased there who had kennel cough, severe skin allergies and ended up needing patella surgery on a rear leg. Her prices are beyond outrageous and way overpriced for the dogs she sells. Please do not use this puppy broker!!
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