Comments on: ALERT: NJ Puppy Broker Posing as Rescue (Vicki Patterson-NJ Collie Rescue and Referral)

By: Bella Lux

Bella Lux — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:35:30 +0000

She currently has a listing for teacup yorkies. I called because I was interested, she told me her name was Vicki Patterson, so of course it came natural to me to google her name. I stumbled upon this website in doing so. It’s horrific all the things written about her. Her phone number is listed on that classified as 908-391-7807 and she is now using the email collie@gmail.com.

Someone stop her!

NJ Classifieds the Star ledger. She now operates out of Riverpointefarm.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:53:51 +0000

well this one lady is still up to selling puppy’s and sick too. I purchased a puppy recently for NJ.com classified section for 500.00 supposively purebreed. She has all types of pups as stated in several ads. I felt something wasn’t right just the way she presented to the sale. Just seemed like a BS artist, I just went along with her. She (the pup) was very sick the next day had to take to the vet had fluid coming from nose , kennel and upper respirtory infection, worms and INFESTED INFESTED with fleas and the fur was stained underneath from stepping in its own and others feces and urine. She smelled like a dog kennel. I contacted the authorities and am still waiting. Didn’t even waste my time calling her, did even want to look at her again. It seems like people contacted the health dept and aspca and filed complaints so why isn’t she stopped. They all know of her name. How can they let her continue to run a puppy mill pet shop from her home and I also heard that she is selling sick horses. She goes under several names and is all over. I even heard she drives and van selling. She is the biggest liar on where she gets these animals from. She told me she was in rescue but said she new the breeder of the pup and the parents she was doing them a favor..The papers she gave me I was told by a professional to throw out because they don’t mean anything..She know how to get around the system and knows the ins and outs. Makes everything look good.This is Very sad that these animals have to go through this abuse. She just took the money and walked away, no receipt.. I hope she is thrown in jail and put away for a long time and if you are reading this Vicky I will not stop till they get you and these animals are saved. You will get caught sooner or later..
I would like to see what is going on in that home because she doesn’t let you near it . She conducts business outside. A real disgrace. I look at it as I save this little princess and thank god so far she is doing well health wise and in a very loving home.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:13:03 +0000

Wow, I had no idea. We bought a German Shephard/Lab mix pup from her in 2007. I guess we got lucky because she is a mutt and not a purebred. We gave up looking for a purebred after reading so many horror stories about puppy mills. Thought we would be safe going the mixed route. We have had no issues with Zoey (our dog) whatsoever. She has turned out to be a fantastic pet. She supposedly came from VA or WV from a kill shelter. We met Vicki at her home and paid $200 in cash. Good to know who she really is for future reference. Yikes.

By: beth

beth — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:20:36 +0000

sorry try this http://www.siteskins.net/purebreedpuppyrescue/1.html i added an extra a by mistake

By: beth

beth — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:19:44 +0000

She is now posting under a differnt name under this website. It sounds too much like her story I was given about pitbulls and sauction houses ect and the email is victoria sumthing http://www.siteskins.net/purebreedpuppyrescue/1.htmla

By: Susie

Susie — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:51:16 +0000

I am happy Petfinder has shut her down, as being a rescue. I do not understand how someone could pose themselves as a rescue, but “selling” dogs/pups from a puppy mill? OMG, this woman should be on the DNA list, and never have contact with any animals again in her lifetime.

I am glad to know that pups that have been in her “care” and now adopted are in good health, and are living in happy homes, which is what they all deserve. I have seen personally what puppy mill dogs look like, and know that everyone who owns one should continually watch their health, as future issues may arise.

I have other language for Ms. Patterson that I will not use. I work with rescues across the US, and everyone I deal with has more care and compassion for the animals and sees that they are placed in loving homes, and us in rescue all know that most of the dogs/cats come from high kill shelters, which when we are able to get them into rescue, is like a Godsend. What this woman has done is horrible when there are thousands of dogs who need to be placed in rescue, and for her to sell puppy mill dogs for a profit is disgusting to me.

As far as sales tax, Rescues are all non profit, so she was being in default by using the “rescue” to sell these poor dogs. What a bitch.

By: Sassy

Sassy — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:20:06 +0000

Hello All,

I believe this woman can be found on Dreamhorse.com. The title of the horse goes by WP – Horse for Lease. The horses name is Thomas and quite beautiful. I spoke to this woman tonight asking about the horse – she was, in fact, pushy and I could hear another woman in the background laughing at what she was saying to me. I feel sick after hearing about the horse being put to auction as stated above by someone on this site. A part of me wants to go and buy the horse from her in fear of what might happen to him! I’m sure my trainer will tell me to stay away from her. I’m so sad about this. I don’t understand how someone could ever send a horse to slaughter. It’s horrific!

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:34:54 +0000

wow
I just uncovered this

we got our lab from her just about a year ago

he was full of giardia when we got him, but is now a healthy dog

boy am I pissed though

how is she not in jail for fraud??

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:10:49 +0000

I bought a “rescued” Sheltie/Poodle mix from “NJ Collie Resue” on 7/1/08. She was ‘rescued’ from an auction house in MO. Our puppy was sickly – URI and loose stools. After several months of treatment, our puppy is fine and an absolute joy. Our dog has a sister who was also up for adoption around the same time. Please let me know if you have her sister, and if she’s okay.

By: Joan

Joan — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:42:55 +0000

My husband found this information which might be useful to anyone who “rescued” one of Vickie’s puppies. Since we now know she is a puppy broker and not a rescue, she should be charging sales tax. Call CATCH (Citizens Against Tax CHeats) Hotline at (609) 292-6400 or write to the New Jersey Division of Taxation, Compliance Activity, PO Box 190, Trenton, NJ 08695-0190. You need not give your name, but be prepared to give as much information as possible.