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by MitchellHaus on 09 June 2016 - 02:06

Heidi Soward, located in Willow Springs, MO should be avoided.

Her crimes range from selling other people's pups, owing countless people money, dogs/pups, and papers, to complete neglect of dogs - to name a few . When preparing this post, I had originally planned to outline my story - which I will do - however, I urge you to read the thread (link attached) of the countless people affected by this woman - both in the States and in Germany. If you are owed money, papers (pink or AKC), dogs/pups - please contact me for more information. The local sheriff is aware of the present situation as reports are continuing to come in. I had posted on a Breeder Reviews FB page to warn those in my/our circle. Little did I know what would follow. It's a web of deceit, twists, and surprises. In addition to the public accounts and posts on this thread, I am receiving an overwhelming amount of private messages that are afraid to come forward for fear of never receiving their papers, money, or dogs. Truly unbelievable that so many people are affected.  Some of these people are waiting - well over a year. I truly cannot do justice to what level of deceit and fraud that shadows this situation. I am, however, glad that people are coming forward. Please visit the following link and feel free to comment both in this thread or on the FB post. Thread: https://www.facebook.com/groups/306072839512078/permalink/972401669545855/?comment_id=974483919337630¬if_t=group_comment¬if_id=1465331119346252   (This is a public group)

 

Her information:

Heidi Soward, German native (Husband, Tony Soward - US Citizen)

Located in Willow Springs, MO

email: tony149661@yahoo.com *The accounts used are of her husbands as a shared account

Kennel Von Aldaran, Von Aldaran

 

Again, this is my copied and pasted post from the above mentioned thread. I urge you to read in its ( -- >>  https://www.facebook.com/groups/306072839512078/permalink/972401669545855/?comment_id=974483919337630¬if_t=group_comment¬if_id=1465331119346252   ) entirety. There were just too many imperative screen shots to post.  

"Normally I don’t say anything and stay out of the mud, but I have an experience that’s noteworthy and needs to be shared to warn others. You can tell a lot about a person by the way they conduct themselves and their business. I have had a business relationship with Heidi Soward / Kennel Von Aldaran for some time. Initially, the back and forth was always pleasant and had a decent dialog. This year, I brought in several dogs/pups that she brokered for me via mutual connections in Germany and here in the States. Stateside - I had sold some pups from Heidi early this year.. Driving 16+ hours each way to pick them up, I picked up six pups. Four of the six had paperwork in hand. The other two she said she had “mixed up” the paperwork and left them at home. Coincidentally, she had two papers additionally and said to just take those and hold until she mailed the correct papers. Having a decent relationship and no real reason to question - I did. She stated that she mailed the papers and I should have them in a couple days. 10 days pass and still no papers. She swore she mailed them via her son. Days turn into weeks and she then tells me she’ll need to get copies from AKC and not to worry. She tugs me along for 5 weeks saying her “contact at AKC says it will ship/mail.” It never does. So, I call AKC myself. Turns out the male was never even registered with AKC. He was only still pink papered. The male, owned by Mrs. Nicole Sullivan (tagged in this post for validating purposes) was still only pink papered. To get these pups registered, I had to personally orchestrate everything for foreign dog registry. Heidi Soward claimed to have already sent in three DNA samples and AKC must have’ lost them all’ as we had to repeat DNA. Finally, admitting he was never registered, I was given the information/docs needed to get this done/complete on her behalf with AKC and SV/Germany. This can be corroborated first hand by Mrs. Sullivan who worked with me to accomplish this. Additionally, a mated female was purchased at the mated price - she whelped no litter and was infact empty upon vet examination the day following her arrival. I received no compensation. Fast forward to two litters that she had brokered from Germany for me during all this (prior to realizing there was an issue with her character). One of the shipments that arrived came, effected with the Parvo virus - the things nightmares are made of for breeders... The first pup from that infected litter died less than 24 hours from getting him to my home - thus eliminating any possibility that the virus originated from me or my kennel. I instantly go into sterilization mode and try to save the remaining pups. One survived. I received no monetary compensation for either medical expenses incurred, nor did I receive monetary compensation for purchasing sick pups. She eventually, after filing a police report, agreed to give me a 6 month old female from her kennel and a pup from an upcoming litter (co-owned by Mrs. Sullivan). We agreed to opt let her keep that pup, receive the 6 month old, and call it even to move forward. The replacement pup arrived via transport with mange. This can be confirmed by my vet. All medical treatment has been at my expense. This litter, as well as the second still had no paperwork. Knowing it can take weeks/months for SV to send the pink papers, I waited - still hopeful that it was a fluke and she was living up to her agreement. Months later, no papers. She stopped communicating with me entirely, she has gone silent on facebook, and was in hiding I eventually went to a mutual friend in Germany and asked if she had spoken to Heidi and if she knew the paperwork status. As it turns out, Heidi told the breeders in Germany to NOT send my paperwork because I had not paid her. She lied about me and slandered my good name. After confirming that I was being truthful and finding out Heidi’s deceit they immediately issued the appropriate paperwork to myself. I have received the first litter’s papers as of last week and per USPS tracking, I’m on target to receive the others mid-week this week. (she still owes them money) After discovering that she had deceived our mutual contacts in Germany, I opted to purchase one of her males to help cover that debt owed to those. I would pay directly and then gladly give her the balance owed. She agreed and transport was scheduled to pick up on the 30th (Tara’s Transport). She once again went silent and did not send me the agreed upon information (paperwork copies). I then contacted Tara (Tara’s Transport) and canceled the shipment. We agreed later that day she would send the paperwork requested and would meet me (yesterday) to deliver the dog. Again, she went silent and would not answer texts, emails, or phone calls. I then decided to cancel and walk from making the purchase. In light of all of this, there have been so many people coming out of the woodwork asking privately if I have spoken to Heidi...that she owes papers, dogs, pups, and money. I won’t mention those individuals by name, but I know many of them are on this page - most afraid to speak out in fear of not ever getting their paperwork or money. The USDA and sheriff of Willow Springs, MO has already been to her home to inspect and there is an open, ongoing investigation. For those who are afraid to speak out, please feel free to message me privately and I will be happy to give you the information needed to also add your complaint to the growing list of offended. This and many other ongoing disputes with Heidi Soward, Kennel Von Aldaran, and its ‘associate/s’ may be confirmed by Natasha Chapman, Nicole Sullivan, or Yonne Timman. This is just the tip of the iceburg. It’s mind blowing how many people she owes money, paperwork, pups/dogs to. For those who have contacted me asking as to why she’s gone silent - this is just one of the many holes she’s dug for herself. If you are owed paperwork, money, or dogs by Heidi Soward or Kennel Von Aldaran I urge you to seek immediate resolve and know you are not alone. Again, if you would like the information needed to also report this unethical behavior, please comment below or inbox me privately and I’ll be happy to share that agency contact information. I do not conduct my business in this manner and I certainly do not associate with individuals who would act consciously with such malice, forethought, slanderous, or unethical behavior. My clients are very important to me and I consider them family. To have my name tarnished by something or someone behaving like this is just disheartening and fiercely offensive."


by inader85 on 09 June 2016 - 10:06

I'm sorry for you.
i just wonder how it is possible to avoid scams?
is there any registered kennel or official people who can guarantee the deal?
is there a third party to complete the deal
because of scamming I skipped many good dogs and i wonder if any could figure the solution out

by MitchellHaus on 09 June 2016 - 13:06

In my experience, it's been about relationships. (which is why this is so far off base. this individual completely scammed people for years. it just caught up with her).
There's always exposure to getting screwed. Reputation (long term) also plays into the safe(r) zone of deals. I suppose this isn't a good example of that ;)
I often request specific info on dogs - from the vets to be sent directly to myself. When dealing with dogs in Germany, it's best to deal with them directly. After seeing that both they and I had been deceived by this person (friend), I was immediately issued my pink papers. I've found that they - or at least the people I deal with - are honest people. With other hands in the pot, they can get a little greedy...

Another post on the thread:

Leslie Ober ---> My daughter just sent me this link and let me add to the stories that I am reading. We took our beautiful female to Heidi as she was going to train and get her BH & IPO-1 on her. We had her where she did great on leash for BH & really needed work off leash. Biting, oh my God that girl loved the sleeve! I am a Nurse my husband was a Police Officer. This is our heart dog & this woman came highly recommended to us. So off we went, she requested her book, her papers & health records. I also took food & heart worm pills. This was March 1, 2015. Initially she would PM me saying how good she is doing & how amazing our dog is and we were so excited. Then it was I have her ready for her IPO. I was jumping for joy of course asking for a video, which I never got. I did finally get one picture of her being stacked. She would tell me she was going to trial & then there was an excuse why she didn't go to every one of them. Her car broke down, my all time favorite was my husband got cancer. Finally, a friend that had dogs down there with her also got to talking to me & there was a trial in KY late Aug, early Sept 2015. Heidi told us both that she was taking our dogs to these trials. We both tried to find out information & found nothing. So we got together & just showed up at her house. The disgusting conditions we found when we pulled into her house made me want to puke. And I don't have a weak stomach. I am looking for my dog calling her name and getting no response from any of them. I finally found her and she was emaciated and had no water. I went to get a water hose and this poor dog honestly tried to swallow the water hose, which I would not let her as I was concerned about bloat. Heidi was not at the house but some guy showed up telling me I was not taking my dog and he was armed and we would not be leaving. Oh stupid man I immediately assured him & let him see that I too am armed, I have a concealed carry license and have no issues with shooting a gun. He assured us that Heidi was on the way. I am looking around for food bowls and there are none. However, there is a 55 gallon drum of fat & rancid meats covered in flies, which I assume is her "raw diet" that she is feeding. My beautiful dogs ears are bitten and horrible from flies and God knows what else. I load her in the trailer and walk around & see not one dog has water. We then put small amounts of water in each bowl. Then Heidi shows up. Apologizing, saying how embarrassed she is. I just said I want my dogs paperwork now I am leaving we have nothing to talk about. My temper is flaring and I know all I wanted was out of there before things went south. As soon as I got home I took my dog to the vet. They believe she had a litter of puppies as now she has some very large teats that she sure didn't have when we took her. Her blood work showed she was very dehydrated but luckily negative on heart worms. To say I am beyond sick to think I paid this woman up front to train my dog, and this is what I get back made me worse than sick. Our dog has never been the same, and never will. I am happy to have our dog back healthy now and home. I did call AKC to see if a litter had been registered in her name & there was not one when I called. But AKC told me she could have used anyone's papers. Please do not utilize this woman for anything. I took pictures of the barrel of scrap she had been feeding & still have them. I pray that in the end someone somehow will get this woman shut down as she is beyond a horrible person. Please feel free to PM me or ask me any questions at all.

by Nans gsd on 09 June 2016 - 15:06

So sorry for your dogs condition and actually you are very lucky to even get her back at all; some time ago someone had a similar story except their dog died. Just devastating. This was a few years ago and I do not remember the names BUT that their dog had been totally neglected as well. Horrendous. The only way we can stop something like this is do not put our animals in harms way. Just sickening.

So glad your girl recovered somewhat, just love her everyday... Nan

Reliya

by Reliya on 09 June 2016 - 17:06

If the dogs were all in this condition, couldn't you call the cops and have her charged with neglect and abuse? That's just sick.

by beetree on 09 June 2016 - 18:06

@Nan     ...and actually you are very lucky to even get her back at all; some time ago someone had a similar story except their dog died. Just devastating....

 

I bet I know who you are talking about... http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/community.read?post=740947-dogs-missing-from-corey-dewberry-in-ohiomay-have-one


by Nans gsd on 09 June 2016 - 22:06

Reliya: the cops do not give a _ _ _ _ ; they can only move on to animal control and post a "heads up" possibly and most won't even do that. Just a shame, that is why we have to protect our animals at any cost. I always go to the trainers and watch, would never leave my dog with them even if they are the best as that only means the
best to whom?? Understand what I am trying to say. Lots of dishonest people in the dog world, not just US but anywhere you go. Just damn sad. Have great days everyone, Nan

trixx

by trixx on 10 June 2016 - 01:06

yep , that was my dog Teddy you are thinking of, such a sad story, still to this day i know nothing about him.
i also know Heidi and i did buy a dog from her, i did not have a bad experience, i got the dog and all his papers , she did not lie to me.

LadyBossGSD

by LadyBossGSD on 10 June 2016 - 01:06

That's so crazy! And sad for the poor animals. It's a miracle you got her back. You said you took her to the lady , how were the conditions of the property then? What ever happened did she get charged with animal cruelty? I'm finding out there are some crazy people in the dog business , but also some genuine honest ones too. OMG! I probably would have gotten myself into trouble. Goodness I trust virtually nobody with my dogs . You kinda have to be that way. Also some scammer are really good with the smoke & mirrors. They hide it so well. Thanks for your post.

by jeannie23 on 03 August 2016 - 04:08

Go to www.ic3.gov This is the FBI, for scams and fraud on the computer. I talked to the FBI today about Von Wyzal
Anthony Seng and Pysith Seng, So this may help all of us to file a complainant with all the bad breeders out there. They have to and must be stop!!!





 


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