OMGosh this was listed on my local Craigslist

TribalRats · 12-29-2006, 04:08 PM

CHOCOLATE MINI LABA mini lab is more commonly referred to as a "comfort labbe." This is a custom blended animal.

Father is AKC beagle - mother is AKC Chocolate lab.

THIS DOG IS NOT A RUNT. SHE IS HEALTHY AND FULL GROWN IS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A BEAGLE AND ABOUT 30 LBS.

BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE COLOR WITH LIGHT EYES.

GREAT WITH KIDS AND OTHER ANIMALS. NO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR AT ALL.

HOUSBROKEN, FIXED, AND WITH BASIC / INTERMEDIATE COMMAND TRAINING.

SELLING ONLY DUE TO FAMILY MOVE.

PREVIOUS AD WAS FLAGGED BY SOME ANGRY PERSON WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN INTERFERE WITH OTHER'S LIVES.

THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT A PROFIT FOR US. WE PAID $500 FOR HER NOT INCLUDING SHIPPING AND ARE SIMPLY USING THE MONEY TO HELP WITH MOVE.

THIS IS CUTE PUPPY AND WILL 1 YEAR IN FEB. GREAT FAMILY INDOOR / OUTDOOR DOG.

ANY SERIOUS QUESTIONS PLEASE RESPOND AND I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM FOR YOU.

THANK YOU.

DogLover8 · 12-29-2006, 04:11 PM

That is a little strange for a listing.

***Cassiepeia*** · 12-29-2006, 04:30 PM

"A mini lab is more commonly referred to as a "comfort labbe." This is a custom blended animal."

Congrats to them on making it sound as if it's normal.

Cass.

TribalRats · 12-29-2006, 05:57 PM

Makes me sick. They really did try hard to make it sound normal though huh Cass.

Novel · 12-29-2006, 06:14 PM

Depressing....

KennelMom · 12-29-2006, 08:13 PM

sigh.....

TinyAlbinoDancer · 12-29-2006, 08:33 PM

It's funny because you know they were ripped off and deceived in the first place, and now they're repeating what they've been told.

Brings to mind that saying, "surrounded by idiots."

fancychicken · 12-30-2006, 04:19 AM

jeez..it's amazing people are really that stupid

Sayuri · 12-30-2006, 11:36 AM

Ahhhh custom blended. With a rich Columbian smell, and a bold, robust flavor, you know it's got to be good! Comfort Labbe - the coffee I start my day with.

But in all seriousness, this is getting ridiculous. Next there's going to be people selling dogs with severe genetic disorders as "rare."

TribalRats · 12-30-2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sayuri

Ahhhh custom blended. With a rich Columbian smell, and a bold, robust flavor, you know it's got to be good! Comfort Labbe - the coffee I start my day with.

But in all seriousness, this is getting ridiculous. Next there's going to be people selling dogs with severe genetic disorders as "rare."

OMG girl you are killing me! These dang adds NEVER make me laugh they make me so mad

BUT your description made me spit coffee I was laughing so hard.

DogLover8 · 12-30-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sayuri

Ahhhh custom blended. With a rich Columbian smell, and a bold, robust flavor, you know it's got to be good! Comfort Labbe - the coffee I start my day with.

But in all seriousness, this is getting ridiculous. Next there's going to be people selling dogs with severe genetic disorders as "rare."

That was hilarious, Sayuri.

britishbandit · 12-30-2006, 01:40 PM

Hahaha Sayuri!!

Not that any of that ad "sounds good", but the one reason alone really irks me, regardless of the rest "selling only due to family move".
Then take the dog. It amazes me how many people get a dog who doesn't understand a pet is for life. Sorry, isn't a justifiable reason to "get rid" of a dog to me.

Oh and "PREVIOUS AD WAS FLAGGED BY SOME ANGRY PERSON WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN INTERFERE WITH OTHER'S LIVES" -----

Ummm......yeah, when someone lies and gives inaccurate information, and asks $500 for a mutt that is claimed to be a "custom blend".....I'd be flagging it as well.

I don't even want to get into the rest of that ad, truly sickening.

TribalRats · 12-30-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by britishbandit

Oh and "PREVIOUS AD WAS FLAGGED BY SOME ANGRY PERSON WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN INTERFERE WITH OTHER'S LIVES" -----

Yep, that's me nothing better to do then interfere with others lives...ho hum, guess I will go flagging....

Sayuri · 12-30-2006, 02:50 PM

I'm glad I could inject a little humor into the situation

- I just find the way people try to normalize this, and their very diction beyond hilarious - the fact that people fall for it is what really scares me.

I also love that they're trying to villainize people calling out this add. Gee, it really *is* too bad that people are calling them out on a complete pack of bull. Gee, it really *is* too bad that people would see something wrong with a family that dumps a dog because of a move. I'm sure that in some cases there are extenuating circumstances, but I for one know I wouldn't move until I knew I had a place lined up that would allow my pets. I once did the drive from San Francisco to Seattle with a goldfish bowl in my lap. No one gets left behind!

PawNclaws · 12-30-2006, 07:28 PM

What ?? Custom Blend, "comfort Labbe" - what bull..

12-29-2006, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
TribalRats Take Responsibility Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 3,327 Rep Power: 147	OMGosh this was listed on my local Craigslist CHOCOLATE MINI LABA mini lab is more commonly referred to as a "comfort labbe." This is a custom blended animal. Father is AKC beagle - mother is AKC Chocolate lab. THIS DOG IS NOT A RUNT. SHE IS HEALTHY AND FULL GROWN IS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A BEAGLE AND ABOUT 30 LBS. BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE COLOR WITH LIGHT EYES. GREAT WITH KIDS AND OTHER ANIMALS. NO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR AT ALL. HOUSBROKEN, FIXED, AND WITH BASIC / INTERMEDIATE COMMAND TRAINING. SELLING ONLY DUE TO FAMILY MOVE. PREVIOUS AD WAS FLAGGED BY SOME ANGRY PERSON WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN INTERFERE WITH OTHER'S LIVES. THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT A PROFIT FOR US. WE PAID $500 FOR HER NOT INCLUDING SHIPPING AND ARE SIMPLY USING THE MONEY TO HELP WITH MOVE. THIS IS CUTE PUPPY AND WILL 1 YEAR IN FEB. GREAT FAMILY INDOOR / OUTDOOR DOG. ANY SERIOUS QUESTIONS PLEASE RESPOND AND I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM FOR YOU. THANK YOU.
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*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 286	"A mini lab is more commonly referred to as a "comfort labbe." This is a custom blended animal." Congrats to them on making it sound as if it's normal. Cass.
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12-29-2006, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
TribalRats Take Responsibility Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 3,327 Rep Power: 147	Makes me sick. They really did try hard to make it sound normal though huh Cass.
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TinyAlbinoDancer Always room for one more Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 168	It's funny because you know they were ripped off and deceived in the first place, and now they're repeating what they've been told. Brings to mind that saying, "surrounded by idiots."
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12-30-2006, 04:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
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12-30-2006, 11:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sayuri Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the gorgeous NW Posts: 932 Rep Power: 134	Ahhhh custom blended. With a rich Columbian smell, and a bold, robust flavor, you know it's got to be good! Comfort Labbe - the coffee I start my day with. But in all seriousness, this is getting ridiculous. Next there's going to be people selling dogs with severe genetic disorders as "rare."
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12-30-2006, 01:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
britishbandit Rottweiler Mum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 4,185 Rep Power: 180	Hahaha Sayuri!! Not that any of that ad "sounds good", but the one reason alone really irks me, regardless of the rest "selling only due to family move". Then take the dog. It amazes me how many people get a dog who doesn't understand a pet is for life. Sorry, isn't a justifiable reason to "get rid" of a dog to me. Oh and "PREVIOUS AD WAS FLAGGED BY SOME ANGRY PERSON WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN INTERFERE WITH OTHER'S LIVES" ----- Ummm......yeah, when someone lies and gives inaccurate information, and asks $500 for a mutt that is claimed to be a "custom blend".....I'd be flagging it as well. I don't even want to get into the rest of that ad, truly sickening.
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12-30-2006, 02:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sayuri Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the gorgeous NW Posts: 932 Rep Power: 134	I'm glad I could inject a little humor into the situation - I just find the way people try to normalize this, and their very diction beyond hilarious - the fact that people fall for it is what really scares me. I also love that they're trying to villainize people calling out this add. Gee, it really is too bad that people are calling them out on a complete pack of bull. Gee, it really is too bad that people would see something wrong with a family that dumps a dog because of a move. I'm sure that in some cases there are extenuating circumstances, but I for one know I wouldn't move until I knew I had a place lined up that would allow my pets. I once did the drive from San Francisco to Seattle with a goldfish bowl in my lap. No one gets left behind!
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