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‘I spend my days studying these scammers’: Breeder reveals 4 words that show pet scams on social media

'I've also talked to a few of them on Facebook, and let's just say my red flags went off.'

On May 23, 2023 by Phil West

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Vet in office caption 'To the couple that gave us the wrong contact info, approved blood work and X-rays and then snuck out the side door with out paying and also stole my stethoscope. You left your dog's collar with all your personal contact info' (l) Vet in office holding dog collar caption 'To the couple that gave us the wrong contact info, approved blood work and X-rays and then snuck out the side door with out paying and also stole my stethoscope. You left your dog's collar with all your personal contact info' (c) Vet in office caption 'To the couple that gave us the wrong contact info, approved blood work and X-rays and then snuck out the side door with out paying and also stole my stethoscope. You left your dog's collar with all your personal contact info' (r)

‘What is it with people’: Vet tech says couple tried to get out of paying with fake phone number—but it backfired spectacularly

'I’m not saying they’re right but I understand.'

On Dec 8, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘The amount of money I would have saved on past animals’: Woman shares PSA for getting cheap pet medication

'You might've just saved my dog's life!'

On Dec 4, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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woman crying caption 'update: we were sent home from the emergency vet with a $850 bill that I can't afford to pay, a cat with a 104 degree fever and no answers after being there for 6 hours' (l) cat in carrier caption 'Cornbread has been lethargic and hasn't moved from bed in 24 hours. We're at the emergency vet with a 104 fever and a 4 hour wait' (c) woman crying caption 'update: we were sent home from the emergency vet with a $850 bill that I can't afford to pay, a cat with a 104 degree fever and no answers after being there for 6 hours' (r)

‘Quit shaming her for being upset about the high bill’: Pet owner says she got hit with $850 vet bill that she can’t afford to pay, ‘no answers’ from vet

'People acting like they don’t know what it’s like living pay check to pay check.'

On Nov 29, 2022 by Vladimir Supica

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On Nov 24, 2022 by Jaime Carrillo

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woman speaking with hands on chest caption 'Hey PetSmart, do better.' (l) Pet Smart building with sign (c) woman speaking with hands out caption 'Hey PetSmart, do better.' (r)

‘I honestly did not want to have to make this video’: PetSmart called out for stealing her content, sparking debate

'I’m never buying from you again unless you make this right.'

On Nov 4, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘These are for your pets that you love with all your heart’: Worker exposes pet treat supplier for allegedly selling expired and bug-infested treats

'There's a reason why there's dates on products.'

On Oct 20, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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Bathroom shower and bathtub caption 'Contractor Dry walled MY cat into the drywall while I was on a business trip. Story of my life' (l) Hole punched into wall caption 'Contractor Dry walled MY cat into the drywall while I was on a business trip. Story of my life' (c) cat rubbing against wall caption 'Contractor Dry walled MY cat into the drywall while I was on a business trip. Story of my life' (r)

‘I could hear the cat crying from somewhere in here’: Woman says cat was stuck in wall for 3 days after contractor put new drywall up

'Do you really think he did it on purpose?'

On Oct 7, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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‘It was very clearly about me and she flat out lied about it’: Woman confronts vet after she heard her ‘talking sh*t’ about her

'I think I need a new vet.'

On Sep 8, 2022 by Lauren Castro

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woman holding small dog walking through door caption 'Pepper 8:55 always gets carried through the door' (l) person hand on door caption 'Work starts at 9:00 let's see when our office dogs turn up' (c) man walking dog on leash through door caption 'Lottie 8:00 Really hates Mondays' (r)

‘These dogs are more on time to work than I am’: Office dogs spark discussion about furry friends clocking in

'I would show up early and leave late every single day...'

On Aug 6, 2022 by Melody Heald

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text messages caption 'Hey! Any chance you can work 130-330 today?' 'Hey, I'm sorry I was in a class at that time and forgot respond I'm sorry to do this but I'm trying to find coverage for my sunday shift. I have to put my dog down on Saturday night and I will be an absolute mess. She's my best friend. I'm just letting you know ahead of time, I'm going to text some people and see if they can help out' ' I'm really gonna need you to find coverage. I understand it's a tough situation but you have plenty of notice so it's not going to be approved if you don't come in. Is there a way you could do it on a night where you don't work the next day?' (l) person holding cup with Starbucks logo (c) text messages caption 'I'm just letting you know ahead of time, I'm going to text some people and see if they can help out' ' I'm really gonna need you to find coverage. I understand it's a tough situation but you have plenty of notice so it's not going to be approved if you don't come in. Is there a way you could do it on a night where you don't work the next day?' ' I'll do my best to find coverage. I'm sorry this is inconvenient but it's the family dog and she's very sick and it's what my family has decided to do. I can't reschedule when I put my dog down for Starbucks. This is also me putting in my to weeks officially. I've worked for this company for 2.5 years and I appreciate what it's done for me but I'm ready to move on' (r)

Starbucks manager asks worker to change day they put their dog down so they can cover shift

'Is there a way you could do it on a night where you don't work the next day?'

On Aug 2, 2022 by Vladimir Supica

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‘People need to mind their business’: People think woman snuck her dog on United Airlines flight, sparking debate

‘I’ve done it. Most of the time, they don’t even ask for paperwork.'

On Jul 25, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘I wish I were kidding’: TikToker says ex-boyfriend ‘cheated’ on her with her dog, sparks discussion on reporting crimes against animals

'This is a FELONY. Who knows how many times he’s done this before/since?'

On Jul 18, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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‘This is so unacceptable and AVOIDABLE’: Shelter worker who found 23 cats dumped in cages outside shares the reality of her work

'Shelters never get to catch up, it’s always a flood.'

On Jul 15, 2022 by Siobhan Ball

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‘If this is why it takes a little longer to get my packages I’m okay with it’: UPS driver calls out man for leaving his dog in his car

'You don’t deserve that dog.'

On Jul 10, 2022 by Melody Heald

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