Animal Breeding
The Georgia Breeder's FoundationFind BBB Accredited Businesses in Animal Breeding.
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Alert Details
This business has 3 alerts.
Ad Review
BBB found the following advertised claims on this firm's website for which we requested written documentation or additional information.
Our request is based on BBB's Code of Advertising Standards that can be found at https://www.bbb.org/code-of-advertising.
The specific code in question is the Basic Principles of the Code: Advertisements should be truthful, sincere offers to sell. Advertisers have a responsibility to have substantiation for all claims made and should be able to provide that substantiation upon request.
http://georgiabreedersfoundation.yolasite.com/about-us.php
May Bank Holiday Weekend 2019 - The GBF will be open Saturday 4th May, Sunday 5th May and Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 11.00am - 4.30pm. For emergencies call us on (01) 499 4700 - choosing option 1
BBB Request: The telephone number is not one associated with the United States. Where is your company based? Are you from the United Kingdom?
http://georgiabreedersfoundation.yolasite.com/Adopt-Now.php
Fees are payable via PayPal, Gift Cards or Cash and must be paid in advance of transport for out of area adopters.
BBB Request: Why are customers not allowed to pay by credit card? This offers the most protection should something go wrong.
http://georgiabreedersfoundation.yolasite.com/
Fundraising for Blue Cross is a very rewarding experience.
BBB Request: This charity is based out of the United Kingdom. Please explain your affiliation with this charity as you indicate you are based in the state of Georgia.
The Georgia Breeder's Foundation did not respond to BBB's request for additional information or documentation to support their advertised claims.
BBB contacted the Blue Cross, based in the United Kingdom, to determine if they were affiliated with The Georgia Breeder's Foundation. Blue Cross responded and stated they had no affiliation with this firm.
The company did not respond to BBB's request for written documentation or additional information in regards to their advertised claims.
Investigations 1
BBB checked with Georgia's Department of Agriculture and determined that this firm does not have a license to sell or bred animals in the state.
To check a breeder's license in the state of Georgia please visit http://www.kellysolutions.com/GA/petdealers/searchbyconame.asp
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Avoid wiring money or using prepaid cards or gift cards to pay for transporting animals. Instead pay by credit card in case you need to challenge the purchase later.
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Investigations 2
BBB's role in the marketplace is to promote and foster ethical relationships between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation efforts. BBB is a not-for-profit organization that works with both BBB Accredited and non-accredited businesses to help build a stronger foundation for customer relationships and marketplace trust.
BBB received a complaint regarding the marketplace practices of The Georgia Breeder's Foundation.
The complaint alleged that they had contacted The Georgia Breeder's Foundation to adopt a puppy. Once all the necessary paperwork was completed, the company stated they would deliver the dog upon confirmation of payment. The consumer emailed a copy of the payment to The Georgia Breeder's Foundation but was then told to send a Walmart gift card due to them being a non-profit organization. The consumer did so but never received the puppy.
BBB asked The Georgia Breeder's Foundation to respond to the consumer's allegations. The company did not respond.
To provide the most transparent information on The Georgia Breeder's Foundation to consumer inquiries, BBB sent our Standard Business questionnaire for their completion and return.
BBB also requested copies of any written agreements, contacts, literature and marketing materials use by The Georgia Breeder's Foundation.
The Georgia Breeder's Foundation did not respond to BBB's request for information.
BBB found a photo being used by this firm on another company's website. We asked for clarification on The Georgia Breeder's Foundation's right to use this photo. The company did not respond.
BBB could not locate a breeder's license for this firm in the state of Georgia. We requested a copy of The Georgia Breeder's Foundation license for the state of Georgia, but the company did not respond.
The Georgia Breeder's Foundation indicates they are a nonprofit organization. BBB could not find a corporate listing for this firm indicating such and asked the company to provide their corporate status. The Georgia Breeder's Foundation did not respond.
The complainant provided a partial address for The Georgia Breeder's Foundation. BBB requested the full physical address for this firm. The company did not respond.
Important Information
Reason for Rating - Factors Lowered
Advertising issue(s) found by BBB.
Reason for Rating - Factors Lowered
Failure to respond to one complaint filed against business.
Reason for Rating - Factors Lowered
Failure to have a required competency license.
Reason for Rating - Factors Lowered
BBB concerns with the business's practices.
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