UPDATE!!!!!!! If anyone asks you to cash a check for them....

[pomtzu]

Let me tell you, that policeman knew when she lied to him about it being a secrete shopper check.. They do NOT pay that kind of money...NO WAY, NO HOW! (and he knows it!).

I told Donna the same thing. Hey - for that kind of money - think I'll look into being a secret shopper too!

[moosmom]

The Chief of Police just called me. She promised that once she got her "widows" check she would send me the $110. He also, as a favor to me, checked to make sure Lexie Joon was there and in good condition. She was. If this chick doesn't sent me the money, she'll be arrested and have to pay a fine of $159. Getting Lexie Joon back, unfortunately, is not an option.

So that's the end of the story. As far as finding the person who sent her the check, good luck. The guy is somewhere in Canada.

I'm just glad this thing is over and I can now move on.

Thanks everyone for all your support. It got me through this and I love you all!

[pomtzu]

I really hope that it is the end of her so called friendship with you too. Don't let her sweet talk you into a reconciliation, even if she does pay you back what she owes you. She never would have even considered paying you back if she hadn't gotten caught!

[cassiesmom]

He also, as a favor to me, checked to make sure Lexie Joon was there and in good condition. She was. Getting Lexie Joon back, unfortunately, is not an option.

Did he say why not? I am disappointed about that.

I am so sorry, Donna. You are guilty of being too nice. It's hard to break that habit isn't it? I'm like that too.

*raising my hand*

[moosmom]

She WAS a friend I THOUGHT I could trust. I'm surprized you found out so much about her, ES. This has been a very trying experience for me but I can assure you, it will never happen again.

She lied to the police chief and told him the check was for a secret shopper and telling me it was for her "widow's benefits. I called DCF on her to insure the safety and well being of her son and there was an active investigation going on, so she told me they were holding her check till the investigation was complete and closed.

The reason I won't be able to get Lexie Joon back is because I'd have to hire a lawyer and go through the courts. And I can't afford a lawyer. I thought because I have the original contract from the breeder that it would be easy. It sucks. But Chief Lukas has assured me that Lexie is there and in excellent health and condition. Everytime I think about her with that scam artist, I start to cry. I feel like I let her down. Hindsight has 20/20 vision. I'll believe her sending me my $110 back when I actually see it in the mail.

I'm going to go light a candle for Lexie right now that she stays safe and happy.

Thank you all so much for helping me through this.

[phesina]

Here is another candle for Lexie Joon: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9668944

[Catty1]

Donna...how heartbreaking! Just a thought...is there anything the breeder could do?

Lexie Joon may be ok though...my best friend and her fiance had a basement and the couple upstairs yelled a lot and were noisy. Yet their two cats and dog were healthy, friendly and well cared for.

Sometimes people mess up members of their own species alone.
Prayers and hugs!

[momcat]

Hey Donna, You did the right thing by getting the police involved. I tend to think this individual knows where that check came from. I worked as a bank teller years ago and remember that we were not allowed to cash a third party check without the manager's approval.

As for Lexie Joon, could any of your rescue contacts maybe be able to connect you with someone in the perp's area that could keep an eye on things and possibly make her go "poof" if things do get out of hand?