DCFD Maine Coons review: Maine coon kittens 19

I have started my own complaint for cyber bullying and slander against you - being a Christian myself - the truth shall set us free

Wow, some people. I also filled out an application for a male kitten, sounds to be around the same time as you. We were prepared to wait, as is the norm, since we understand Momma cat's are in NO way a kitten factory where you can pop out exactly what you want, when you want it. We had our hopes high for one of the males in the last litter, same as you, however it was told to everyone from the very beginning, they were under observation for the breeder program. We were a little bummed BUT knew that when the time was right, we would get our little man (and can you blame her, they were all gorgeous). We were offered a blonde male, but also passed. (Which we regret now because seeing pictures of him, he is a stunning male) We had the same option, as you did, but it was our decision to pass. It isn't Karen's fault you passed on him for whatever reason you decided. We have no ill will towards her, nor should you. To sling mud at someone such as this, is very uncalled for and shows an incredible lack of character on your part. Christian or not. In the meantime we wait, just like everyone else holding out for the perfect little MC.

This complaint is completely unfounded and obviously filed by a disgruntled prospective customer who doesn't understand the vetting process of a superior Cattery!

I have been following this cattery for quite some time because our family maybe looking into also adding a maine coon to our family. We as well have recently lost a member of our fury family. We have also decided to wait to actually follow through with our decision because a pet is not replacable. Broken hearts need time to heal and I want to teach my children just that. Where on one hand I can understand your position I completely disagree with it. When you have a business you have a certain set of ethics and standards in which you live breathe and die by. Some cattery's only sell family pets others sell to breeders as well. If their are some kind of contract with another breeder that breeder may have exclusive rights to pick from the litter before selling as family pets or even to other breeders. Also breeders have no control over the sex of the litter or if the kittens born will be breed or show quality. Though you are entitled to your emotionally charged opinion it is just that. Before putting someone on blast make sure your complaints are supported by facts and not inaccuracies. Lastly any business owner can choose to deny service or sale. If it would be me I would have declined you a kitten as well because you pose to be a bigger liability than customer.

I would like to add I do not know anything about the business structure or goings on of this cattery nor the owner. My oppinions are my own and not that of DCFD Maine Coons.

This complaint is completely baseless. This is simply a case of someone not getting what they want, and throwing a tantrum in response. They were offered a kitten and refused it. They never paid any money nor did they sign a contract, they only filled out a questionnaire that is meant to see if the customer is fit enough to actually own and take proper care of the cat, something that every breeder I have dealt has always required before taking a deposit or a contract. Once again i am just going to state, that this complaint is simply a grown women, with children, throwing a temper tantrum, because she turned down the cat she was offered. Childish.

First and foremost, I’m sorry for the loss of your beloved cat. All loving pet owners understand your pain. No matter how many times we lose a pet in our lifetime it never gets easier. This is especially true when you have to explain about life and death to your young, grieving children.
I happen to know the DCFDMaineCoons family. I adopted one of their cats after the devastating loss of our cat to cancer. It took months for one to be available, but it was worth the wait knowing that I was dealing with an ethical, reputable breeder. It is not a surprise to find out that there is a waiting list for highly-sought-after animals coming from the best breeders. I wish it could be as easy as placing an order for a particular breed, sex, and color etc, but we know it isn’t that easy. Good breeders will not allow their females to reproduce indiscriminately. The health and welfare of their kittens and their parents are far more important than “keeping up with the orders”. And even when they do have an expected litter, there is no guarantee as to how many kittens will be born or the genders or colors of the babies. There are clients who are waiting years to get a specific “show quality pet” – either for show competition or to bring in a new blood-line to their own catteries, thus you have the “Breeder Reviews”. So we can’t know how many others are in line ahead of us, especially if they too are waiting for a specific gender or color… I just know that our family wanted to adopt a happy, healthy cat who was raised in a loving home, and that is exactly what we got.
I’m sure it was disappointing for you little children to hear that Santa won’t be able to bring them kitten for Christmas – especially after the loss of their beloved pet. And I totally understand that the male kitten you decided not to take was because it would have been too upsetting if it looked like the one you just lost. I don’t know your children’s ages, but we’re all so used to getting exactly what we want, when we want it. It’s hard for children to be patient. But I would probably have tried to explain that nature doesn’t work this way. Although breeders can give you a best guess as to when kittens will most likely be available, they can never be 100% sure that their females will give birth to exactly the correct number of babies, with the “correct” genders and “correct” colors to satisfy everyone. Nature can be harsh, but this is a teaching moment. I hope they can learn that patience and understanding builds character when we can't control the outcome.

This complaint is completely ridiculous! Of course you would have to fill out a kitten inquiry before being offered a kitten. That just shows that the breeder is ethical, competent and looking out for the well being of their kittens. My husband and I are fortunate enough to have one of Karen and Chuck's kittens and quite honestly they were a sheer pleasure to work with. They request updates and pictures on the kittens progress and are always available for questions. Your impatience and just plain nastiness cost you the joy of getting one of their kittens. But the bottom line is someone as vicious and ignorant as you simply doesn't deserve a kitten from any breeder or adoption center.

I am heartsick that the reviewer referred to these breeders as "terrible." That is far from reality. I have owned Maine Coon cats for over twenty years through three different breeders and DCFD is, in my opinion, the best. They take their role as breeder seriously and they have been successful in creating champions for many years. This is not their source of income, this is their hobby. They do this out of love. And, they work really hard at it. Ask them how many sleepless nights they have had nursing kittens that needed extra care. I am sympathetic to the reviewer being disappointed they did not get the kitten they had hoped for but if they had waited, they would have received the most beautiful, sweetest kitten ever. My wait seemed so long at the time but once they placed my new buddy in my arms there was no question it was worth it. DCFD continues to be there for me. My cat is now three years old but if I send them an email with a question, they respond instantly. They don't receive numeration for that, they do it because they feel their kitten owners are their family. And, just so you know -- we are a very loyal family and we do not appreciate these good people being unjustly attacked.

original email from patti aiken - 8/15/16
Subject: Kittens
To:
"dcfdmainecoons@yahoo.com"

Date:
Monday, August 15, 2016, 11:43 PM

Hello: I was wondering if
you have determined if you have any males in
your new
litter? If so, are there any
that are not reserved? If
so, what are
your terms and prices? Thank you, Patti Aiken609-377-5948
Sent from Mail
for Windows 10

our response -
From: "Chuck
Buscavage"
To: "Patti Aiken"

Sent:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 7:58:09 AM
Subject: Re: Kittens

we do not offer
them out to those on our waiting list until they are 6-8
weeks old. They were just born on 8/4 and we need to
continue to monitor them to make sure they are thriving.
We don't like selling kittens this young because many
things can happen, mommy can lose her milk, etc... which
will jeopardize the entire litter. I would hate to have to
tell you your kitten died so we prefer to wait.

Please complete and
return a kitten application on the website to be placed on
our waiting list.

Subject: Re: Kittens
To: "Chuck Buscavage"
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 8:31 AM

hello
again: may i just inquire as to how many people are on
your waiting list? we would like to have a kitten by the
Holidays.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 8:51:29 AM
Subject: Re: Kittens

it all comes down
to sex and color

if you have a color
preference, that may be the only sticking point since I
can't guarantee color
On Fri, 8/19/16, edpdlaw@comcast.net wrote:
To: "Chuck Buscavage"
Date: Friday, August 19, 2016, 12:12 PM

His
name will be "Odom". Should I send you
money?

From: "Karen & Chuck Buscavage"
To: "edpdlaw"
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 1:02:26 PM
Subject: Re: Fwd: New Pictures

love the name but we haven't offered these kittens out yet to those on our waiting list - see the top of the website

WE OFFER OUR KITTENS OUT AT AROUND 6-8 WEEKS OF AGE

On Sun, 9/18/16, edpdlaw@comcast.net wrote:

Subject: New Litter
To: dcfdmainecoons@yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016, 11:25 AM

Good Morning Karen,
We are still waiting on a decision
on the boys and realize it may be a few more weeks, which is
fine. I had thought you mentioned that you had a new
litter as well but have not seen any pictures, is that
right? If so, how many and what colors and sex?
Our home has not been the same since we lost our maine coon
and I am trying to be hopeful that by Christmas we will be
whole again.

Thank you,
On Fri, 9/30/16, edpdlaw@comcast.net

wrote:

Subject: Why was I not offered one of the males?
To: "'Karen & Chuck Buscavage'"
Date: Friday, September 30, 2016, 10:07 AM

Karen,

I dont understand, we have been
waiting patiently and you skipped over us again.

Patti
Subject: Re: Why was I not offered one of the males?
To: "edpdlaw@comcast.net"
Date: Friday, September 30, 2016, 10:36 AM

you were not skipped over - we only
have 4 males and other people were on the waiting list for a
male - if I could request our mothers to give us more male
kittens, we would be in better shape

we have two black males and two blue males - of which
someone has been on the waiting list for a blue male kitten
for over a year.

This isn't a cookie cutter business. You passed on
Benjamin when you were offered a male. The process
starts over from the top of the waiting list on each litter
of kittens, when we get to you on the list, you are offered
what we have.

On
Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 10:35 PM,
edpdlaw@comcast.net wrote:
Hello:
I cannot sleep tonight. We
chose you as
our cattery because you had
qualities that we respected.
We were
very careful not to obtain a sick cat so we would
never have to go through the heartache of
losing one, which
we recently did. We
really wanted Rio and would have paid
the
breeder's fee, although we would not have bred him.
Your husband told me that we would have a
kitten by
Christmas, so we waited,
apparently that is no longer
possible.
You did offer me Benjamin, who unfortunately
looks exactly like the cat we lost, it was
not my call. My
son still talks to the
cat we lost, he is cremated, in a box
on
his dresser.
You have now
ruined
our Christmas. I told my son that
we could not have Rio
but you had 4 boys
and we could get one of those. He was
not happy, but we decided to wait. You did
not offer us
one of those
boys...

From: Karen &
Chuck Buscavage

To: edpdlaw@comcast.net
Sent:
Sun, 02 Oct 2016
13:09:36 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re:
Disappointment

Rio or
Bolt will be staying with us. We offered
the boys to those people that were ahead of
you on the
waiting list, some have been
waiting a year. We have
another litter
due in 2 weeks of which you would have been
in a position to get a kitten if she gives us
boys.
We cannot guarantee sex, color,
etc...
Breeding is not easy and i
resent you trying to
put a guilt trip on
us.
We never have enough
boys to make everyone happy. Patience is a
virtue, of
which, you have none.
One of our kittens
should
be considered a gift any time of the year.

On Sun, Oct 2,
2016 at
10:51 AM, edpdlaw@comcast.net
wrote: I have a
website too! And you
are my next feature, congrats!
From: "Karen
& Chuck Buscavage"

To:
"edpdlaw"

Sent: Sunday,
October 2, 2016 5:16:48
PM
Subject: Re: Disappointment

All
of this is unnecessary bs, Rio was never
available to you or
anyone on the waiting
list, EVER
We
never took
money from you and can refuse a sale for any
reason, period.

Do
not
contact us again, we will consider it
harassment.
On Mon, 10/3/16, edpdlaw@comcast.net
wrote:

Subject: Re: Disappointment
To: dcfdmainecoons@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, October 3, 2016, 8:13 AM

That
is
a lie Karen and you know it because I had already asked
you about that litter. This is not
unnecessary BS
because I have a child
that needs a kitten and now we have
to
start this process all over again. Not a big deal to
you as you are not grieving.
From: "Karen
& Chuck Buscavage"

To:
"edpdlaw"
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2016 9:06:43
AM
Subject: Re: Disappointment

Clearly you do not
know how to read - you were on the list for the next litter
IF SHE HAS BOYSSSSSSSSSSSSS - how the hell do we know if she
is having male kittens until she delivers

Thank god your true
colors came out before you have one of my babies - good luck
getting a kitten elsewhere

I'll consider this HARRASSMENT NUMBER
2 FROM YOUR WORK EMAIL ADDRESS WHERE YOU OWN THE COMPANY - I
specifically asked you to STOP CONTACTING US

Go sell crazy
somewhere else

Wow, I've read your "complaint" sounds more like your feelings are hurt because for once - you couldn't bully someone. I personally don't think I would have let you have one of my kittens either (matter of fact, I know I wouldn't). They are kittens - not designer purses - they become FAMILY...I personally think you wouldn't be a good parent to it...See, I have two babies from this cattery - no, I take that back - I don't view Chuck or Karen as a cattery. I view them as kind, loving and VERY compassionate friends who take a deep interest into where their fur-babies are going (our oldest baby will be 4 in December). Your statement they didn't take a deposit and only did an inquiry shows that it is ABOUT THEIR KITTENS NOT THE DOLLAR...Why take someone's money and find out they are not fit to have one (as in your case)? Bottom line - had it been me - YOU would have been served with papers to CEASE and DESIST...Here's a piece of advice, instead of looking for a pet for Christmas...why don't you look into volunteer work at your local animal shelters...donate supplies...get off your high-horse - because had you not been such a whack job - YOU might have been able to have one of the FINEST Maine Coon babies in the United States. I'm blessed to have TWO - and now - hopefully any breeder of Maine Coons (close community nationally and inter-nationally) YOU won't be able to get one! Oh, and because you are a fellow Christian (cough, cough) I will pray for you to lose some arrogance!

I'm going to address your last statement first, as it is really the important part. All reputable breeders screen potential homes with an "inquiry" or questionnaire or hour-long phone call. Our first responsibility is to our animal's well-being (I breed show dogs, not cats) and making sure that they go to only the best homes. We don't sell them to just anybody who can write us a check. I actually insist that potential familes come to my home and meet my dogs before I'll even consider them. It's important that we "click" if I'm going to trust you with one of my babies. The second responsibility is to ourselves and our breeding programs. We don't breed to sell pets primarily. We breed to improve our chosen breed(s) and to further our breeding programs. There is no way to tell what sex/color/personality we are going to have before they are born and even then, it takes weeks to months to see who has the characteristics we were looking for in any particular litter which is why we don't know immediately who we are going to keep. So yes, you were approved by this breeder who would then consider you for a male kitten when one became available who was the best match for you. You were offered such a kitten which you refused based solely on color. That's ok but it also means that you will wait even longer if you prefer to specify sex and color (I won't take a reservation like this personally). So then more kittens are born and you have no idea (it's really none of your business) who else was waiting for one or what they were waiting for. If the four male kittens you refer to were offered to others, it could be that they were show quality and not pets and most good breeders have a long list of people waiting for show quality kittens. It could be that someone else had been waiting for one of a particular color for longer than you had been. It could be that you had become so difficult to deal with that most breeders would send you elsewhere. Placing kittens and puppies in the right homes is a HUGE responsibility for the breeder. And they come first, not your wish for a Christmas present. Best of luck in your search.

You sound like a piece of work. You stated in your own complaint that they offered you a kitten. You refused it! From just what you've written, I can see that they're an amazing breeder who actually
care about where their kittens are going. And thankfully one isn't going to a nut job like you. And if this other comment is true, you didn't even put any money down?! Go sit in the corner and boohoo about how life is so hard because you're not getting what you want. It's called life.

First and foremost, I’m sorry for the loss of your beloved cat. All loving pet owners understand your pain. No matter how many times we lose a pet in our lifetime it never gets easier. This is especially true when you have to explain about life and death to your young, grieving children.
I happen to know the DCFDMaineCoons family. In fact, I adopted one of their cats after the devastating loss of our cat to cancer. It took months for one to be available, but it was worth the wait knowing that I was dealing with an ethical, reputable breeder. It is not a surprise to find out that there is a waiting list for highly-sought-after animals coming from the best breeders. I wish it could be as easy as placing an order for a particular breed, sex, and color etc, but we know it isn’t that easy. Good breeders will not allow their females to reproduce indiscriminately. The health and welfare of their kittens and their parents are far more important than “keeping up with the orders”. And even when they do have an expected litter, there is no guarantee as to how many kittens will be born or the genders or colors of the babies. There are clients who are waiting years to get a specific “show quality” pet – either for show competition or to bring in a new blood-line to their own catteries, thus you have the “Breeder Reviews”. So we can’t know how many others are in line ahead of us, especially if they too are waiting for a specific gender or color… I just know that our family wanted to adopt a happy, healthy cat who was raised in a loving home, and that is exactly what we got.
I’m sure it was disappointing for you little children to hear that Santa won’t be able to bring them kitten for Christmas – especially after the loss of their beloved pet. And I totally understand that the male kitten you decided not to take was because it would have been too upsetting if it looked like the one you just lost. I don’t know your children’s ages, but we’re all so used to getting exactly what we want, when we want it. It’s hard for children to be patient. But I would probably have tried to explain that nature doesn’t work this way. Although breeders can give you a best guess as to when kittens will most likely be available, they can never be 100% sure that their females will give birth to exactly the correct number of babies, with the “correct” genders and “correct” colors to satisfy everyone. Nature can be harsh, but I hope they can learn that patience and understanding builds character when we can't control the outcome.

You have completely embarrassed yourself. You were offered a kitten and you refused. You have paid no money so therefore you have no contract. Last I heard Pennsylvania is part of the USA. They can decide who they do or do not want to sell a kitten to. They are HIGHLY ethical honest breeders, internationally known and respected whose kittens are in high demand. Apparently they must have had misgivings about letting you have one of their precious kittens. It is their right and from the sound of your complaint they got it right.

Regarding complaint about DCFD Maine Coon Breeder, I could not disagree more! If you want a particular gender and color of course you may have to wait. They are very professional and based on their Face Book page their system has undoubtedly worked for many happy Maine Coon owners of which I am one. Having people fill out the kitten application before they spend time talking to the prospective owners allows them to be sure their beloved kittens are going to good homes and to understand exactly what the client is looking for. I'm sure if you had been willing to be patient for one of their beautiful kittens that met your specifications, you would have been very happy. They had apparently received applications prior to yours for the kittens that were born and have since been adopted by other families. I am sorry for your loss, but in honesty pets are seldom the best of Christmas gifts as it is a hectic time and can be very stressful on a new kitten or puppy.

I feel that everything this woman is accusing DCFD is FALSE! I have 2 babies from them and they were nothing but nice to me, maybe because i was nice to them and didnt demand a certain kitten by an exact day. The 1st furbaby i got has a minor genetic issue, which are more prevalent then mix breed cats and dogs, with his gums and while we worked together to find out treatment they offered me either my money back or another furbaby. Since we had Carl for about a month i told them i wanted to keep carl and i can deal with the issue. Well guess what, that offer still stood and i with the added bonus of Carl. That's how we adopted Sally. I have 2 wonderful maine coons and i am planning on another. I told them i wanted a female with specific colors. I am waiting bc it's worth it and i understand the their mommies are not vending machines that spit out what you want. They love all their babies and treat them exceptionally well. This person is very wrong and needs to learn to be patient and kind rather than mean and greedy

The allegations of this individual are false and misleading. I know the breeders personally and can attest to their husbandry ethics, their knowledge, their diligence, their professionalism, their courtesy, and their honesty. Breeders spend an enormous amount of time and money raising litters. Choosing the right kitten or puppy for the right buyer is an enormous responsibility. Breeders cannot predict the gender of a kitten or puppy before the litter is born, and to be upset because the gender you want is not available is ludicrous. When buying a kitten or puppy or any living being time, consideration and patience is mandatory.

WELL ... Here it is, your " FEATURED ARTICLE "
The one you threatened to write . I 100% DISAGREE with every word you wrote . Karen and Chuck offered you a kitten and you turned it down . If a kitten is under breeder observation that means they may keep it or it is available to Breeders ONLY! Tell us how they ruined your Christmas? Your son is an Adult not a child and he also mentioned on his FB that he doesn't really care much about Christmas for himself. Don't you know the breeder community is a very tight group and everyone knows about You now? You say your a CHRISTIAN, but you have no problem calling someone evil and threatening to slander their name and reputation. Seriously? We just lost our 13 yr old MC and I would love another that looked like him but I would adopt any kitten they would offer me because Karen and Chuck are kind, caring and honest !
You obviously don't know anything about them . Get your facts straight before you try and bad mouth anyone else .

Everything they stated the breeder did professionally and for the cat. Including not taking your money. Unfortunately it seems you need time to grieve as you stated you needed a cat not wanted as if it were an object. Maybe some patience need to be taught in the family. We have dealt with this breeder and had nothing but positive, understanding messages from them as we wait for our female kitten.