DogsNow

Have used them in years past, they were always slow in approving the "free" ad's I would post on their site, but they would get to them in a week or so. This year I put up my ad's in mid may and here we are in July, my puppies are 8 weeks, and nothing has been approved. I sent a ticket through their online support system and got no response to the ticket or my follow up attempts. I am willing to pay for ad's but am not going to put money out there if they can't respond to any requests or do what they say they will on the free ones.

DogsNow seems to bring in a lot of interested families looking for puppies. It is very easy to use, and the review process is great to help weed out scams and spam posts. Being able to search by zip code and location is a great feature, and it's easy to write a TON about your puppies in the description box. You're able to post one picture for free, and the ad stays up for 3 months. I've been using it for several years now, and it has only helped increase the visibility of my puppies. The only thing I would tweak about it is where it says "male, female, mixed"... mixed is not a good term to use when referring to puppies, as it implies they are mixed breed. Someone please change this word to "male & female"! Thanks! :)

This is a total scam! Tried to get a puppy and seller wanted a $400 deposit for a puppy listed at $655 in order for us to see the puppy and vet papers. We were able to come see the puppy that day within 30 minutes. We were told to look elsewhere because he doesn't let people see the puppies without a deposit

All the horror stories listed here are all too familiar. My wife and I just got scammed. Thankfully, we did not send any $ for 'deposit'. As soon as the topic about a 'deposit' came up, it raised MAJOR RED FLAGS.

The other RED FLAG was that they were using a Google Number, and never cared to give a real number.

They sent us on a wild goose chase to a stranger's home get the 'puppy'. Thankfully, the location was only 45 minutes away. Still a waste of time.

The reason I know the whole site is set up as a scam is that one of the reviews on here turns out to be the name of the individual that we were communicating with: Franklin Fletcher (Franklin F.). I will post a screenshot of the review here along with my review.

BUYER BEWARE! This entire site is a SCAM!

Was looking at a Bernedoodle on the site. According to the site, I was only 15 miles from that particular dog & 'Julio' was the contact. As I started messaging with them, I got emails from another person totally - no 'Julio' in sight, and was told that they were in Jackson, MN - almost 3 hours away. When I asked if we could have a conversation, I was given a phone number that I could 'text them' at. What breeder is unwilling to have a conversation with a potential buyer? At that point, I pulled the plug. I wouldn't use that site again. Too many scam possibilities.

We attempted to purchase a "teacup" dachshund from breeder Donald in LA area. His profile is a home breeder. After multiple communications we decided to purchase a pup. After transferring payment. We were given no contract or proof of what we were getting. Outside of text messages with what we would be getting with the pup. We waited for the shipping "flight" info. When details arrived in email, we were told they demanded more money and an insurance policy before they would transport him. We were not given any other options and were unable to find this company online or a phone number. It clearly was not disclosed ahead of time. We decided to cancel our purchase and requested a refund. He kept trying to offer options to meet the shipping demands but we are not willing to risk further scams or losses. He has not been willing to refund us and even threatened that we have abandoned this pup. We have not signed anything and outside of a funds transfer have no proof that the breeder has met their end of the agreement.
DO NOT fall for this. I have seen several ads on the site with the same breeder contact details for a variety of dogs.

I reached out to a "breeder" about a weimereiner puppy. They wanted me to send them $400 to get "registered" so they would hold my puppy. I told them I wouldn't send them money without setting eyes on a puppy and they said I could not come see the puppy without a deposit. SCAM.

This site is nothing but a SCAM. Looking for a Great Dane puppy. Contacted seller, sent me a sob story, which I believed. I thought who could make up such a sad story to just to sell dogs. Long story short I am out 300.00 dollars. I have been in touch with MoneyGram, FBI and the local police. These scumbags play on the hearts of people who want to give loving homes to animals. When they try to scam the next person, I hope whatever story they tell them happens to them.

MY WIFE AND I SPOKE EXTENSIVELY, BY PHONE AND TEXT, WITH A BREEDER FROM DOGSNOW.COM. WE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP TWO PUPPIES IN WALNUT HILL, FL. THIS WAS A 19-HOUR ROUND TRIP DRIVE FOR US. WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE ADDRESS THE FAMILY THERE TOLD US THERE WERE NO PUPPIES. THEY ALSO TOLD US THAT WE WERE NOT THE FIRST ONES TO STOP THERE LOOKING FOR THOSE PUPPIES. WHAT A RIP OFF. WE WILL BE CONTACTING THE LOCAL POLICE TO SEE IF THIS SCAM IS A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE. WE STILL HAVE THE SCAMMERS PHONE NUMBER.

I have used this site now for 2 yrs. And as a seller have had a very successful experience finding good homes for my Goldendoodle pups. A site such as this is needed for breeders like myself to be able to reach out to folks that desire ownership of one of these hard to find breeds. I am not a puppy mill! I am a hobby breeder that enjoys joining my Doodles with their new families! All of my pups from the last litter were sold with contract / deposit through the mail without one person previously viewing them at my home... no complaints and all happy dealings. Good communication and honesty make good business,

After looking over Maltese Puppy the one we feel in love with & talking with owner I guess they said they had to move From SC to Utah. Then after talking to the pet shippers we thought puppy had been shipped the after 3 hours they called back needing more money for a ventilation electronic temperature crate and vaccine. Which was up to be $2550. Lesson learned hard way, we let our hearts talk today instead of our minds. If you see *******053 number its a scam also www.themobilepets.com. Giving it a 1 star which they and this site don't deserve. You can't even file a complaint with dogsnow.com.