- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:15:27 -0700
From: post@kijiji.ca
To: Sherri Amirault
- Subject: Reply to your "Pure
Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
-
From:
Martha
- HI,
Is your kitten still available? I am from London. Thanks,
Martha
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2008 2:21:55 PM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
HI, yes they are.
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- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:35:37 -0700
From: Martha
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
To: Sherri Amirault
- Would we be able to come see the
kitten - on the weekend? Or when would be a good time?
- thanks,
- Martha
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2008 4:10:07 PM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
Hi I am off for the next couple of days so any time is fine, just let me
know when is good for you.
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- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:34:05 -0700
From: Martha
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
To: Sherri Amirault
- Okay, thanks - I'll talk to my husband
and let you know when we can make it there. I'll have to get directions
from you.
- Also - if we decide that we would like
to get this kitten, when would we be able to bring him home? Would you
want us to come back to pick him up?
- thanks again,
- Martha
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2008 5:36:06 PM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
Hi, my place is easy to find. You take the Brant Street exit and head south
towards the lake, Then turn right on Elgin Street, which is one block north
of lakeshore. The address is (deleted).
There is parking in the back. This weekend is the craft fair and it will be
busy down here, might be hard to find parking on Saturday and Sunday. You
might want to bring a cat carrier with you if you have one incase you want
the kitten. He will need it to travel. My phone # is (deleted)
if you have any questions give
me a call, my name is Sherri Amirault.
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- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:17:58 -0700
From: Martha
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
To: Sherri Amirault
- Hi Sherri Amirault
- I think we will try and come there
tomorrow afternoon (luckily, we both have the luxury of taking time off work
when we want). I'll try and call you later - as I do have some questions.
And I will let you know for sure when we are able to come there.
- thanks,
- Martha
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- Comment by R
Norton: On Friday afternoon June 6, 2008, Martha pays $500.00 for the Pure
Bred Bengal Kitten Eros and takes the kitten home.
- She is NOT
informed that ALL the documents accompanying this kitten are NOT original
documents but are made from digital photographs.
- She is NOT
informed that the kitten has previously been treated for
Feline Chlamydophila!
- She receives
a signed guarantee where the
following is written:
- "If for
any reason you wish to bring him back full refund will be given."
- Signed
Sherri Amirault.
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Saturday, June 7, 2008 3:19:26 AM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
Hi, we miss Eros already. Hope is ok and setteling in alright. Please let me
know all is well, thanks, Sherri Amirault.
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- Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:06:50 -0700
From: Martha
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
To: Sherri Amirault
- Hi Sherri Amirault
- I don't
think he is liking it here too much.
I managed to get him out of the carrier last night and hold him for a while
- but he darted a couple of times. I'm
concerned though that he hasn't eaten, or drank anything yet. Nor
has he used the litter box. He's shying
away from everyone as well who try to pet him. And he won't let me take him
out of the carrier this morning. I'll check in with you later today,
to see if we've had any progress.
- Thanks for checking on us.
- Martha
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- Comment by R
Norton: The above mail from Martha early Saturday morning clearly indicates
a problem after less than a day.
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Saturday, June 7, 2008 11:55:44 AM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
Hi, I think that as long as he knows were the food and litter is he'll come
out and eat when he gets hungry enough. He did the samething when he came
here. Poor little guys just scaird and will get use to new smells soon. The
canned food is his favorite have you tried giving him that, it might work.
Let me know how it is going, I hope in a few days he'll be ok. Sherri
Amirault
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- Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 14:32:30 -0700
From: Martha
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
To: Sherri Amirault
- Hi Sherri Amirault
- I bought
some canned food, but he hasn't eaten any yet - nor any water.
We bought him a scratching pad/climbing house at a yard sale this morning
and he's hiding in there now. He
won't let me take him out. However, we've had him picked up and cuddled a
few times this afternoon. He was laying on the couch with Les for a while,
and then he later fell asleep laying on me. He jumps though at every
noise. My kids and friends are in and out a lot, and then makes him
skittish. I caught him poking his head out of his hiding spot, which I
placed right next to the food. And as soon as he sees me, he gets back in.
He seems to be comfortable with us when we're holding him though, but then
he darts for a hiding spot. It appears we are making some progress, as
sometimes when I pick him up (he was hiding behind the couch before I showed
him what we bought) he was letting me do so without any resistance. And he
lets us pet him when he's cuddled with us and lets us play with his tail.
He seems fine for a few minutes and then he's gone looking for a hiding
spot. I'll keep you posted as to how we're doing.
- Martha
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:45:32 PM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
Hi, of course he is scaird he just needs time, it took at least a week for
the kittens to settle in here. No cats like to move. If you leave his food
out by his cage he will he it. Honestley he does have an awesome
personality, he just needs to ajust. I am sure things will get better with
time. Sherri Amirault.
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- Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 06:36:11 -0700
From: Martha
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
To: Sherri Amirault
- Hi again,
- I've left
you two messages to let you know that we will be bringing Eros back.
He is really not
happy, and still has not eaten. All he has done this morning is tremble,
and that was after we spent 1/2 hour looking for him. We are now leaving
him in the carrier, so that we know where he is. Please call me, as this is
causing some anxiety which is not good for Eros either.
- We are heading out shortly as we have
some other things to do, but will bring him with us and head your way as
soon as we get your call.
- thanks,
- Martha
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Sunday, June 8, 2008 9:59:18 AM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
I get it, you are not a patient women. Calling
me at 9 am on a Sunday and wanting to give back Eros cause he doesn't act
the way you like after 2 day. I am realizing you are acting like a spoiled
princess and I bet you are use to having your way. Having had Eros
live here for the last 2 monthes I know he is a talkitive, sweet, playful
Bengal kitten. That being said, I did not
forsee any problems, so I paid off my bills with the 500 dollars and it will
take me 2 pay cheques to get it back to you. It is up to you now,
wait 3 weeks and then bring him back or do it today with no refund. I think
the last thing he needs is a 2 hour car ride, anyway let me know what you
decide.
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- Comment by R
Norton: Sherri Amirault’s rude and belligerent behavior is totally uncalled for.
Sherri Amirault writes:
- “did
not forsee any problems, so I paid off my bills with the 500 dollars…”
-
Sherri
Amirault
received strong indications that there was a problem less than half a day
after she sold Eros. Three weeks for a frightened kitten to be in a
difficult situation is mean! So much for
the guarantee:
- "If for
any reason you wish to bring him back full refund will be given."
- What
does the cat club, TICA and TIBCS think about all this?
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- Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 13:28:43 -0700
From: Martha
Subject: Re: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
To: Sherri Amirault
- Sherri Amirault,
- The kitten
is way too skittish and only
responds to other animals. The only sound he has made is when he heard my
nighbour's cat meowing on the deck.
He is very afraid of humans,
and is startled at any sound - even repetitive ones that he has heard a
number of times already.
- We will
wait the 3 weeks for you to pay us back. You did put in writing that we
would get a full refund is we decided to bring him back - for whatever
reason. What do you suggest should he not start eating or drinking?
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- 10.06.2008 03:33 Subject Your bengal
kittens in Canada
- From Martha
- To: Richard Norton
- Hi Richard
- My name is Martha, from London,
Ontario, Canada. I actually have your Eros.
Very disappointed!!
- Your friend
here in Burlington, Sherri Amirault, has destroyed your loveable cats. They are
extrememly unsociable, and skittish.
- We got Eros
a few days ago, with a written
guarantee that if we wanted to return him for any reason we could for a
full refund.
- I'll send you a copy of it if you
wish. We are not happy with Eros, as he does not have typical Bengal
qualities and wishes to spend his whole day
in hiding.
Sherri
Amirault has lied over and over to us about how social he is, and how
affectionate and loving he is.
- She spent
the money we paid for Eros on her bills, and has reneged on her guarantee,
and has cut off communication with us.
- You can let her know that we have
started legal litigation against her as well as calling the Humane Society -
in hopes that the other 6 cats living in
her disgusting apartment may be saved..
- If you are such a celebrated breeder
and can be found all over the internet, I would have expected your
acquaintances and cats would be of greater quality.
- With all respect and total
disappointment,
- Martha
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- 10.06.2008 15:30 Subject Re: Your
bengal kittens in Canada
- From Martha
- To: Richard Norton
-
Thank you very much for responding and
providing some help/ideas for me. I'm at work right now, and the paperwork
is at home - so I'll send you copies of that later today.
- I paid $500
for Eros.
He's a beautiful little boy - but at the
moment he only lets us hold him for about 30 seconds, and then he bolts to
his hiding spot behind the couch. And he doesn't want to be picked up - he
digs his nails into the blanket or he cowers and just trembles. And
he only eats and uses the litter box during the night.
- He has only meowed 3 times so far.
Twice was when he heard our neighbours cat on the deck meowing, and last
night when we got a thunder storm. Other than that, he hasn't made a sound.
- Thanks again for the suggestions -
it's much appreciated.
- Martha
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- 10.06.2008 23:49 Subject Re: Your
bengal kittens in Canada
- From Martha
- To: Richard Norton
- Hi Richard
- Here are the documents that I received
with Eros.
- I bought a
harness and leash on the way home and he is now on it. He went spastic and
thrashed himself around on the floor and hissed until he got out - I had it
too loose. It took 3 tries
to get it right. He's been on it for about 1/2 hour - and hasn't tried
bolting for about 10 minutes now.
- What do you suggest we do with him
while we are at work? Put him in the cage, so that he can't hide? And how
oftern should we offer food and water to him?
- Thanks so much for the help with him.
- We have a friend with a wonderful
Bengal, and that is why we wanted one.
- Martha
- Comment by R
Norton: 4 digital photos, pedigree, health certificate, ID card, vaccination
were attached.
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- 11.06.2008 02:02 Subject Fw: Reply to
your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
- From Martha
- To: Richard Norton
- Hi Richard
- fyi - Sherri Amirault
resumed her communication with me after I contacted you. I have not, and
will not be responding to her. She doesn't
mention Eric below - whom she does not recommend as a pet, or the disabled
one (that is what she told us).
- ps. Eros actually fell asleep on my
chest this evening - totally relaxed and with no tension in his body. But
did try to dart as soon as he woke up. We actually heard him make some
sounds this evening that wasn't in response to our neighbour's cat.
He is settling a bit, and we will continue with the effort. I really,
really appreciate your help. We want this beautiful little boy to be an
interactive part of our family.
- Martha
- Comment by R
Norton: correspondence with Sherri Amirault attached.
- ----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Sherri Amirault
- To: Martha
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 7:00:36 AM
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
Martha,
I got a copy of your email to Richard. I have never lied to you, I told you
when you were here I lived alone and was trying to socialize the kittens by
bringing friends and kids by.- (Comment
by Martha: Sherri Amirault told us that the kids chased the cats and made some of
them skittish and that it was her fault for not trying to socialize the
kittens).
- If you had watched any of my you tube
videos you could see how nice and sweet and fun all the cats are.
- (Comment by
Martha: She did not offer that information to us - only your you tube
videos)
- I honestley
did not forsee a problem with Eros or you, so I went ahead and used the
money. For you to make a judgement about me or Eros is insane, you don't
know me or the cat. I am sure Eros is getting better each day and you
will see that I am not wrong and have not lied. Anyone who has ever had a
cat knows that they don't like to move. All my cats are loved and well cared
for, spoiled infact.
You are talking out your ass and
don't have a clue. Could you be anymore dramatic?
I saved Eros
and his brothers from a life in a cage. All Richards cats are caged most of
the time, all 19 of them. My clean appartment was a definate improvement for
them.
I found them all nice homes but one, yours. I can tell that I was right
about you, you are going to stomp your feet and have a tantrum aren't you
princess. Well you
go ahead, do what you have to, I have done nothing wrong.
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- Comment by R
Norton: Such disrespectful and belligerent behavior was totally uncalled
for! Sherri Amirault should have honored the
written guarantee!
-
Sherri
Amirault’s
preposterous claim that she:
- “saved Eros
and his brothers from a life in a cage. All Richards cats are caged most of
the time…”
- is de-facto
admitting to selling kittens that has been subjected to substandard
conditions for the major portion of their lives. Precisely the conditions
that one would expect to result in unsocial and skittish behavior -
without informing the buyer!
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- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 11.06.2008 03:20
Subject: Re: Fw: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
- Thanks Richard
- I do have the Royal Canine food - I
bought that originally - he did not eat the canned food. And he did eat
from my hand tonight - two small handfulls. He is very much more relaxed
since we have been forcing him to be with us constantly. He slept on
my husband's chest as well. And we took a couple of really cute pictures of
him.
- I can't thank you enough!!
Hopefully soon he'll be a happy little fellow.
- Martha
- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 11.06.2008 15:36
Subject: Re: Fw: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
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-
Hi Richard
Here are the pictures that we took last night after Eros had calmed down.
He was being a real snuggler. And he also ate from my son's hand (I have 15
year old twins).
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-
He was vocal a couple of times through the night, and this
morning he was back to trying to get away
from us. He managed to thrash his way out of the harness and scooted
under a china cabinet. When I got down to look in at him,
he hissed. And he was also very
vocal this morning which is a first as we've barely heard a peep from him.
I offered him food, but he didn't take any of that. We will attempt today
to try and get something that provokes his attention to get him to play.
He does not play or
walk. He only crouches, or gets into position to try and made his getaway.
-
-
If you have any suggestions for toys or something that might
get his attention, I'd appreciate it.
-
Martha
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- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 11.06.2008 17:34
Subject: Re: Fw: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
-
Thank you.
-
I'll have to wait until I get home to view them. I'm at
work, and YouTube access is blocked. I guess they prefer that we work while
at work - and not by "playing".
-
-
What are your thoughts about
Eros not walking around. Even on the harness, when we move around we
have to carry him. When we try to get him to move, all 4 sets of claws are
extended and he tries to resist the pull on the leash. I haven't yet just
seen him standing.
When he darts for a hiding spot, he's down in that stealth position. And
when sitting still, he's crouched down.
-
Appreciate it!
-
Martha
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- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 11.06.2008 19:12
Subject: Re: Fw: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
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Great - thanks Richard!
-
Enjoy your week in Denmark.
-
Martha
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- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 15.07.2008 15:14
Subject: Re: Fw: Reply to your "Pure Bred Bengal Kitten" Ad on Kijiji
-
Hi Richard
-
Thank you for checking on us. We
didn't make out so well. He did not
like being on the harness and tried to bolt. He constantly 'hissed'at us.
When we tried to pick him up, we ended up all scratched, and the
kids weren't going anywhere near him. I was putting him in the travel crate
at night just so we knew where he was, and he thrashed until he jarred
the top loose so he could escape and find a hiding spot.
-
A friend of my
son's took him - as she is home all day to try and work with him. He is
still hiding all day, and comes out at night to eat - but she thinks she can
get him to turn around.
-
He is a
beautiful looking cat, but he has been so de-socialized.
We are too new at being cat owners - and I think he is better off with
someone who understands cats better than us. She also has another cat (an
adult), which she thinks will help with Eros.
-
We have since got another one though. We bought one from a
breeder who has been breeding Bengals for 18 years. She has a stud from
Jean Mill in California who is our kitten's father. She is only 3 1/2
months old - very cute, very social and very loving. She is everything (and
more) that we were wanting in a pet.
-
This has definitely been a learning experience - and I
greatly appreciate your help, support, and advice with Eros. I think he'll
be much happier though where he is now - and she was happy to have him. Her
son (my son's friend) keeps us posted regularly.
-
Take Care
-
Martha
-
Comment by R
Norton: Rebecca Heslop and her sister in law Sherri Amirault's following up of this kitten
is deplorable! They reputably ridicule Martha and claim that she "got
rid of Eros after two days".
Sometimes they claim that she sold Eros for more than she paid. Here are
examples in comments made on my videos:
zoeydeleted
aka Rebecca
Heslop, a member of: The Canadian Cat Association, The International Cat
Association, The International Bengal Cat Society, The Bengal Cat Connection and
member of a local cat club:
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"too bad.
M got rid of Eros after 72hrs--poor baby--skittish? WTF"
M was trying to return a kitten because he was "skittish" after 72 hours! WTF
...she was trying to hand him off!! NO one else finds that f*cked up?
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mulelover
aka Sherri Amirault makes the following comment on my first video "
The Canadian kitten Fraud":
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"Martha
sold the cat after 48 hours for more then she paid."
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Sherri Amirault often functions as a spokesperson for
Rebecca Heslop's
cattery. For example when Rebecca Heslop is asked where she is registrered as a
breeder Sherri Amirault answers:
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"lol
sorry dear I don't think Zoey will be busting out any personal info on
this public forum. She is not stupid."
- I think we
need to know WTF the Kool Kats Club, TICA and TIBCS think about this? Do
they find anything "Fucked up" here? Is
this the proper way to follow up a kitten. Is it ok to ridicule Martha and
say that she
sold the cat after 48 hours for more then she paid, when this
is not correct?
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- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 19.07.2008 04:08
Subject: Re: Your bengal kittens in Canada
-
Hi Richard
-
I appreciate the respect that you've shown me in these
emails. I truly contacted you because of my disgust for Sherri
Amirault and what she
was doing to your name with the state of the kittens- but did not expect
compensation . And I do not expect anything forthcoming from her - but I do
thank you for the gesture.
-
I placed Eros in a home that I think is better than ours as
we our brand new to owning a cat. I know the poor little fellow was
stressed and scared - and we just didn't have the experience with cats to
deal with it. His wild features, and the fact that he was always in the
crouched position (looking like he was ready to attack) was very
intimidating to my kids. He certainly wasn't vicious - but gave the
impression he was. I really am a pet lover, and have a soft heart - and I
wanted to see him in an environemt that was best for him. I cried when he
left as I felt like a failure because I didn't know what to do for him
I am sorry that Sherri Amirault has turned into a less than civil person as far as
you are concerned. I suspect that she must have a crush on you.
And if you don't like women
that have to shave, than I don't blame you for not returning the feelings.
(No slur intended, but she is not the epitomy of womanhood).
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-
My opinion in all of this is:
-
1. Be sure of who your are buying a pet from (sketchy
looking apartment and person - avoid)
-
2. Eros is much better off with a woman/family who has the
time to spend with him and has another cat to assist with that. And who
doesn't mind having a skittesh cat.
-
3. You found out the real person that Sherri Amirault is - and you
will not be bringing here there to bring your wonderful Bengals to Canada to
sell anymore.
-
-
We fell in love with the Bengal because they have the
personality of a dog. We've been dog owners our own life. I lost the last
one in February - 4th in my lifetime (I'm 41). And I feel good that Eros is
with Dawn right now because she has experience with cats and will do all
that she can to bring him around. I check in on him regularly. I do
sincerely care about his welfare.
-
-
I don't understand your business, and why you ship your
kittens to Canada. Do you have connections here other then Sherri
Amirault? I
certainly hope so!!
-
-
In closing, our bengal girl that we have is fabulous. She is
funny, playful, affectionate, and just wants to be with us. She follows us
around, wants to do what you are doing, loves water, and justs wants to be
where we are. I am sure your Bengals would be be same had they not be
subjected to Sherri Amirault.
-
-
Sincerely,
-
Martha
-
-
-
Please let me know if you hear from Sherri Amirault
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- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 03.08.2008 01:47
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Hi]
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I hope so.!!
-
I'm still trying to copy
that guarantee - it's
not coming out too clear. I'll try to get a copy to you tonight.
-
So what is the weather like there? You're pretty much north
like we are, although we're in southern Canada.
-
It's been hot and humid here. We were away camping (doing
the tent thing) along Lake Huron for a few days - so we're glad to be back
home to the air conditioning (and my bed).
-
Did you ever get the names of the other purchasers?
When we were there, only
Erik was still with her.
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Talk soon
-
Martha
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- From: Martha
To: Richard
Sent: 03.08.2008 02:56
Subject: Re: Fw: [Fwd: Re: Hi]
-
I agree - she is her worst enemy. Her last response was to
call me a crazy bitch again.
-
Will do on the blackmail crap - Mums the word.
-
Did you get that copy of the 'Guarantee"? And can you read
it?
-
I'm heading down to watch a movie with my hubby now. What
time is it there? It must be the middle of the night.
-
I'm away most of tomorrow (family reunion) but will talk to
you sometime tomorrow.
-
Martha
-
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 7:43:04 PM
Subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: Hi]
Maybe we should meet
in person and talk. I am sure you would have lots to say to me then!!!
-
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- From: Sherri Amirault
To: Martha
Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 7:58:07 PM
Subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: Hi]
I know where you
live, no need to give directions!
-
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- From: Martha
To: Sherri Amirault
Sent: 03.08.2008 02:17
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Hi]
-
And how would you know that Canadian woman? I have not given you my
address. Is
that
another threat of yours?
-
The only place I will meet you is at a police station - where
you can explain the written gurantee, as well as the fraudulent pedigree
papers you provided. Funny that you failed to let us know that the
originals would come from Richard after you let him know that Eros was sold
- because you didn't let him know that the kitten was sold.
-
Let me know what station you want to meet at.
-
-
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From: Sherri Amirault amero <samero@hotmail.com>
To: Martha Vaughan <Marthavaughan@rogers.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 8:23:15 PM
Subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: Hi]
lol fraudulent
pedigree paper. You bought a pet quality bengal cat and at an excellent
price. I did not sell you breeding rights, so how do you figure that I am
being fraudulent? You don't even have the cat anymore. Move on, go bug your
husband, I am sure he's use to it.
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- Comment by R
Norton: What does the Kool Kats Club, TICA and TIBCS think about Sherri
Amirault’s
threatening behavior? Rebecca Heslop and Sherri Amirault worked hand in
hand with the Ridanos kittens and Rebecca Heslop’s cattery. Sherri Amirault often functions
as a spokesperson for Rebecca Heslop and her cattery. How could Rebecca
Heslop accept or
approve of Sherri Amirault's bullying and threatening behavior to a buyer?
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- From: Martha
To: Sherri Amirault
Sent: 03.08.2008 02:33
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Hi]
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Sherri Amirault - enough of the lies, and outrageousness. What ever
reason you have a chip on your shoulder - or why you treat people in such a
manner is not my fault or my doing. I don't deserve this -
I have never been uncivil or disrespectful
to you.
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What
arrangements are you going to make for the repayment?
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From: Rebecca Heslop Zoeygirly
To: Martha
Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 8:13:50 PM
Subject: Bengals
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Hi Martha,
I'm a friend of Sherri Amirault's and Richard and felt that i had to at least touch
base with you and make some kind of statement regarding the sweet boy (Eros)
that you purchased from Sherri Amirault/Richard
When Richard shipped the four E-boys to
Canada my daughter/my hubby and myself agreed to house two of those babes
ourselves--we had previously purchased two bengals from Richard --a
boy and a girl that we are extremely happy with--they are verrrry
affectionate and amazing Bengals
--plus we
agreed to help out with the housing/care of two of the boys that were
shipped--both were also extremely affectionate and well socialized
with teenagers, small children, family and friends--The other babies were
also well cared for at Sherri Amirault's--i was there on numerous occasions and they
were not any more skittish than any other baby coming into a new household--Richard
and Sherri have both forwarded me your emails regarding the concern towards
Eros but you barely gave him any time to adjust to you/your
boyfriend/house/travel etc. This is typical Bengal behaviour--believe me i
know since i own and am very experienced with this breed of cat.
I have read all emails regarding this
situation and will definitely provide accurate information including
pictures and videos of Sherri's clean and loving environment towards these
cats--as we did ourselves--i would NEVER let a cat, never mind a Bengal be
in a situation that was less than healthy and comfortable....ever.
She spoiled these cats and gave them everything--food, treats, affection,
medical care--everything that they would need. The fact that the baby was
not immediately affectionate and was "skittish" is a given with the Bengal
breed as i well know--he was "a perfect example of what the breed is!!"
Sherri would never and has never abuse kittens/cats that they have in care
and i will testify to that if it comes down to that --including my daughter,
my hubby, my mom, my entire family...you
did not give that poor kid a chance and too bad for you because you and your
boyfriend would've had an awesome addition to your family. He was one
of my daughter's favorite's and Sherri took excellent care of him as we all
did with all the E-boys.
Seriously, in my opinion it is too bad that
you didn't give Eros more of a chance, you would have loved him :)
Gorgeous Bengal especially for the price you paid--that is unheard of for a
purebred--my last babe cost $3000
+shipping
Sincerely,
Rebecca Heslop
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- Comment by R
Norton: In my opinion this letter is primarily a reaction to Martha's threat
about
legal litigation against
Rebecca Heslop's
sister in law Sherri and calling the Humane Society.
Rebecca
Heslop warns that she,
her daughter, "my hubby, my mom, my entire family" are willing to "testify"
in her sister in laws favor if necessary.
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Rebecca Heslop mentions twice that she is familiar with all the emails. She
makes no mention of Sherri Amirault’s refusal to honor the
written guarantee.
Rebecca Heslop
makes no mention of Sherri Amirault’s shameful and belligerent remarks i.e.:
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- “You are
talking out your ass and don't have a clue.”
- “I can
tell that I was right about you, you are going to stomp your feet and
have a tantrum aren't you princess.”
- “I am
realizing you are acting like a spoiled princess and I bet you are use
to having your way.”
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Sherri Amirault told
me in April that the she was having trouble with the E-litter and antisocial
and skittish behavior. She was having difficulty selling them and was
considering castrating them.
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Rebecca Heslop is
trying to put the blame on Martha; “you barely gave him any time…”
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Martha’s fault then all the more reason to immediately remove the kitten
from that situation and cheerfully give her the money back! This is NOT the
way to sell kittens. This is showing total disregard for the welfare of the
kitten.
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Rebecca Heslop
writes:
- “i would
NEVER let a cat, never mind a Bengal be in a situation that was less
than healthy and comfortable....ever.”
- Eros was
indeed in an uncomfortable situation! Whether he is a ”cat” or a ”Bengal” is
totally irrelevant.
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Rebecca
Heslop
unconditional support of Sherri Amirault’s behavior lacks all integrity.
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Rebecca Heslop gives
the misleading impression to Martha that she is some sort of expert on the
Bengal breed and a seasoned breeder! I was asked to be her mentor in April.
On a comment to my video published on the 4th of August Rebecca
Heslop
writes the following: “You agreed to be my mentor and to help me as a new
breeder”. Clearly, Rebecca Heslop's experience is not as a breeder.
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From: Martha
To: Rebecca Heslop Zoeygirly
Sent: 04.08.2008 05:35
Subject: Re: Bengals
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Hi Rebeca
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Thank you for taking the time to write to me, and trying to
explain some indifferences that have been happening.
I understand now how two of the kittens
were sold without issues - because they were in your care.
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I do understand the loving qualities you described about
bengals. We have since purchased a bengal from a reputable breeder. She
has been breeding bengals for 18 years - and the father of our kitten is
from Millwood Bengals in California. Jean Mill - the owner - is the
originator of the breed. Our new kitten is much more than you described in
your email. She has not at all been skittinsh. She is "cautious" when
someone enters the room - but never has she hid, or run away from anyone.
She loves people, approaches them, she follows us around, sleeps with us,
and is a constant enjoyment. She has not at all been skittish as you
described in your email when you first bring them home. The first night we
had her home, she was purring, and very affectionate to myself and my
family.
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Did you buy a breeder or show cat? All the research that we
done on purchasing a bengal showed that a pet was anywhere from $500
-$1000. And a breeder or show cat was upwards of $1500 - $2500.
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My real issue
in all of this is the written
guarantee that she wrote us, as well as the fraudulant pedigree papers.
She did not tell us that they were scanned copies and that the originals
would come from Richard. I realize now that that is because she wasn't
going to tell him that she sold any of the cats. And of course, the
offensive language she has used with me. It's obvious that her only purpose
was to scam the purchaser as well as Richard.
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As for Eros - we placed him in a home with a woman who has
many years experince with cats. Now, two
months later, he hasn't changed. He hides all day, and only responds
to animals. Our experience with him wasn't at all what we expected from a
Bengal. He hid all day, and only came out at night to eat. We tried
forcing him to be with us while we were at home - but he hissed at us
constantly, and every time we picked him up, it was a "scratch-fest". My
kids actually wanted nothing to do with him. We never heard him purr or
meow. The only sound we heard from him was when our neighbour's cat was on
the deck - other than hissing at us. Instead of being a part of our family,
we dreaded having to deal with him. I suspect though that if Eros had been
placed with you, he wouldn't have been in such a state that he was totally
unsocialized.
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My lesson in
all of this - is not to purchase anything form a sketchy person in a sketchy
apartment. I'm too trusting - and unfortunately for me - I was scammed by a
women with "ugly
syndrome". But more than that - Richard lost 4 of his cats to her- as she
hasn't forward any of the proceeds to him.
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You sound like
a woman with morals - so I don't understand how you can be a friend of
someone who uses the human race to benefit herself and threaten others. And
I certainly don't understand how she sleeps at night - but as the old saying
goes - what goes around, comes around.
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As for me, I will sleep well tonight and every night with my
wonderful bengal kitten snuggled under my arm.
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Sincerely,
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Martha
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- Comment by R
Norton: Martha writes:
- “As for
Eros - we placed him in a home with a woman who has many years experince
with cats. Now, two months later, he hasn't changed. He hides all day,
and only responds to animals.”
- The fact that
the kitten has NOT changed shows that Rebecca Heslop was WRONG! In spite of this,
Rebecca Heslop continues to ridicule Martha for not giving Eros enough time. Here
are some examples of Rebecca Heslop’s comments on my first video “The
Canadian kitten Fraud”
ridiculing Martha for giving up too soon:
- “M was
trying to return a kitten because he was "skittish" after 72 hours! WTF”
- “Martha
had an issue after less than 48hrs--Wtf?!--no chance for the poor boy to
settle in,”
- “M got
rid of Eros after 72hrs--poor baby--skittish? WTF”
- “If this
is all a bashing over the Martha "situation" does no one else that knows
about Bengals see that the short time that the poor babe was in her
"care" she was trying to hand him off!! NO one else finds that f*cked
up? Unbelievable--my daughter and my family and mysel were around that
poor baby that is the subject of all this bullsh*t--he was discarded to
to lack of "typical bengal behaviour" Richard even you know that isn't
right.”
- “Ok, have
you "seen" a signed agreement- that is not standard--you cannot return a
kitten/cat just because it doesn't like you --only for medical
reasons--and even then it has to be within 72hrs max and if they have
major genetic problems--you can't return a kitten that "doesn't come out
to play immediately and doesn't purr right away" OMG!! That never
happens!!!!”
Rebecca Heslop writes under
the name (of her daughter).
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The signed
agreement may indeed be non standard. It says, and I quote: "If for any
reason you wish to bring him back full refund will be given." The fact that
Rebecca Heslop finds this agreement “not standard” is no excuse for her sister in
law Sherri Amirault not honoring the agreement!
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- I wonder WTF
the Kool Kats Club, TICA and TIBCS thinks about this! Do they find
something that is “f*cked up”? Is this sort of behavior in accordance with
code of ethics that Rebecca Heslop claims to take very seriously?
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From: Rebecca Heslop
To: Martha
Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 4:57:48 PM
Subject: Re: Bengals
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Hi Martha,
I'm glad that you have found a wonderful bengal kitten with the qualities
that you were looking for--believe me it's not that easy. I have many
breeder friends from here in Canada and the US--I actually used to email
Jean Mill years ago for advice on bengals and questions! Too bad that she
retired, she's an amazing lady :)
Not all bengals are friendly right off--you are lucky that your kitten has a
wonderful personality right away--some are skittish right from birth and
take a lot of time and attention to socialize. Some are at the other end of
the spectrum and are extremely affectionate and personable. It just depends.
For instance, a cat that i purchased directly from Richard is extremely
attentive and loving and he himself said that that was "very unusual"--you
could ask him, her name is Desdemona and she's wonderful but she was from a
different litter than the boys and had a completely different
personality--my point is, same breeder but completely different attitudes,
it happens.
I'm also a registered breeder and currently have six beautiful babes --five
are wonderfully social --run to the door, purr constantly, talk, snuggle,
etc. but my one girl is veeerrrry anti-social and we are working with her
constantly to bring her around--she is only 15 weeks and has been home with
us for about three. I purchased her as a show for $3000 from an excellent
breeder who is a great lover of the breed and has been breeding for over ten
years. I assure you that not all bengals will go into a new home and be as
social as yours! I've visited numerous catteries over the last two years and
some bengals (kittens and adults) will come out right away, some will run
and hide, some will hiss/growl.
As for the "fraudulent papers" --that is not the case at all. Richard also
mentioned this to me in an email but it must be something that is different
in Norway plus he does not sell for the categories we have here--pet,
pet/show, breeder, breeder/show, etc. Here in Canada you can register with
TICA if you have the scanned documents from the breeder and the breeder has
registered the litter with at least one cat association. I know this for a
fact because i'm a member of TICA and TIBCS
and if you read the code of ethics you will see that this is the case.
Sherri Amirault had Richard's authorization to sell the kittens (obviously because he
shipped them to her).
One lady has already
registered a kitten with TICA with no problems. The pedigree papers
are in fact legit and when selling as a "pet" the originals are not
necessary. Only if you are selling for breeder or show purposes.
As for the written guarantee, she should
not have given you a guarantee stating that you could return the kitten for
"any reason"--i have told her this--that is NOT standard --there is
only ever a health guarantee and usually you have approx. 72 hours to take
the kitten to a vet for check up if you desire. Breeders may give you a
refund or replacement kitten--depending on the breeder--if there is some
genetic health problem, etc. But certainly
not due to skittish behavior.
Sherri Amirault
denies giving you any signed
document stating "any reason" so i don't know about that.
The situation between Richard and Sherri Amirault is much more complicated than you
know and i won't comment on that since it's between the two of them but i
will say that her "intention" wasn't to "rip him off" there are underlying
issues here, but again, it's between them. I will say that i've known
Sherri Amirault for twenty plus years and this is all very
unusual.
It's too bad about Eros, i thought he was a sweet boy as did my daughter.
It's unfortunate that he was having so much trouble adjusting especially
since it sounds like you have a nice family and a loving home. Not unusual
at all though. Some females for instance will kill the whole litter after
they've had babies or will refuse to nurse a litter even though they have
been wonderful cats prior. Boys often will try to kill siblings and have to
be separated. Some love children and some hate them. I've heard many, many
stories believe me! We are glad that he is with someone experienced with
cats--hopefully he'll come around.
Anyway, i'm happy for you that the babe you have now is fitting in. That's
great, they can make wonderful pets in a loving home.
It's definitely better to purchase purebred
cats through reputable, registered breeders. We have a code of ethics to
follow and take them very seriously.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
Heslop
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- Comment by R
Norton: Rebecca Heslop writes:
- “Sherri
Amirault
denies giving you any signed
document stating "any reason" so i don't know about that.”
- Very shortly
after this, a copy of the written guarantee was published on my web page.
Why does
Rebecca Heslop continue to unconditionally support Sherri Amirault after she gained knowledge that the written guarantee was published
on my page?
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Is this kool with the
Kool Kats Club,
TICA and TIBCS? Does the Kool Kats Club, TICA and TIBCS think that signed
documents, guarantees, contracts etc should be honored?
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From: Richard Norton <rhnorton@start.no>
To: Martha
Sent: Friday, August 8, 2008 9:23:36 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Stuff!
When one cat gets chlamydia all the cats must be treated. Eros was also
treated and you should have been informed. Probably it was mentioned on
the vet certificate from Norway but I'll bet you were not told about that
nor were given vet the certificate from Norway.
You defiantly should have been informed about this because it is very
contagious and can infect other animals!
RHN
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From: Martha
To: Richard Norton <rhnorton@start.no>
Sent: Friday, August 8, 2008 9:23:36 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Stuff!
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Of course I wasn't informed. Are you kidding??
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Meeting Sherri Amirault has been the worst experience of my life.
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Rebecca Heslop, the Kool Kats Club, TICA and TIBCS think about NOT informing the
buyer that a kitten has previously been treated for Chlamydia! Is this sort
of behavior in accordance with code of ethics that Rebecca Heslop claims to take
"very seriously"? All the kittens in the E-litter, Rebecca Heslops cat Desdemona and
Fandango have been treated for Chlamydia. Were the buyers of the two kittens
that stayed at Rebecca Heslop's house informed about Chlamydia?
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