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PRE-CONTACT
NEED TO KNOW
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On this page we will go
over what you can expect from us and what we
will expect from you so please read it in
it’s entirety prior to contacting us on one
of our sweet babies. Please do not think
that we are being harsh but just feel that
it is better for ALL OF US if
everything is out in the open as to what is
expected.
We have been in the dog business for
MANY years and have seen and heard it
all and try to NEVER make the same
mistake twice.
If EVERYBODY does their part as expected
the transaction will go smoothly and
everybody involved will benefit.
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- Please speak with anybody who will
have a part in the decision of whether
or not you purchase a puppy from us
prior to actively contacting us.
Husband, Wife, significant other,
landlord or children as we have many
emails daily and would like to give our
utmost attention to those that are
serious in purchasing one of our babies.
If you just want to talk dogs then we
are also glad to do that as well just
not as a potential buyer. You do not
have to purchase a dog from us for us to
be glad to offer you advice on the
breeds that we love. We do our best to
NOT sell a puppy out from under somebody
who we are communicating with but do
sell on first commitment/first pay
basis. The placing of our puppies in a
good home is our first priority.
-
We do NOT estimate
adult size of our
puppies so please
do not ask what
they will weigh
grown or at
maturity.
Puppies are
preprogrammed
genetically as to
their adult size
and we know of no
way to look inside
that genetic code
to see what they
are programmed to
be. Puppies
in the same litter
can be from 3 to 10
pounds in size or
possibly larger and
we have no way of
knowing which ones
will continue to
grow and which ones
will stop growing
at an early age.
-
We do NOT hold
puppies for individuals who have
not
sent payment. We will hold a
puppy for 24-48 hours awaiting payment
to arrive once we are told that
payment is
being sent THAT DAY.
-
We accept payment
in the form of
Green Dot Money
Pak, Western
Union WIRE
or Cash with
no hold
date for pick up
if puppy is ready
to go. We
require the buyer to notify us when
payment has been sent with the proper
document numbers associated with the
transaction. If we are NOT notified
on the day
that payment was to be sent
then we can only assume that
payment has NOT been sent and puppy will
be placed back on the market. Puppies
are NOT considered sold by us until we
have payment in our possession.
Due to many
unscrupulous Scam
Artist and
not-so-stellar
folks we have had
to limit our
methods of payment
to those that the
Less-Than-Desirables
haven't found a way
to manipulate.
- Puppies are NOT marked SOLD until we
have received payment in full.
-
We do
NOT take deposits.
We require payment in full, including
shipping fees if any, in order to
reserve a puppy until it is time for the
puppy to go. We want to KNOW that our
puppies have a good home to go to when
the time comes.
- We require a confirmation that you
will be sending payment THAT DAY and
that you in return get a confirmation
from us that we will hold the puppy the
allotted time awaiting payment to get to
us. This will assure you that the puppy
is still available. We would very much
like to speak with you via phone if
possible but do sell puppies via email
as well.
- We live in Texarkana, Arkansas and
puppy buyers are welcome to come to pick up their puppy.
Appointments are required however. We
will do everything possible to
accommodate a time for buyers whose
puppies are already paid for to come
pick up their puppies.
- We do ship via air or ground for
$325.00.
We will give puppy buyers name of ground
couriers and they can arrange
their own shipping accommodations if they
prefer.
Shipping fees are the responsibility of the
buyer and are strictly between buyer and
courier when Buyer arranges their own
shipping. It is up to the buyer to check
with the couriers PRIOR to purchasing a puppy on the possibility
of getting it delivered to them within an
acceptable time frame.
Puppies are NEVER
released without payment in full in our possession.
-
We
accept no responsibility for shipping
related incidents.
- In order to reserve a puppy we
will require the following information:
Name of person
purchasing the animal
Address (must be a physical address and not a P.O. Box)
City/State/Zip
Telephone number
(land-line, cell or both)
-
-
Preferred Requested pick
up date
(we
will do our best to accommodate your requested date
-
Couriers
Name and Contact Information
A second puppy can be purchased at
the same time as the 1st puppy for a
reduced price. We have found that
puppies adjust much better to their new environments when they
are accompanied via another puppy that they know.
- We occasionally will meet a buyer a short distance from our
home to deliver a puppy. We have a very jam-packed life however
and can only meet on days that fit with
OUR SCHEDULE. There are
fees associated with us traveling to meet a
puppy buyer. We do
NOT travel without payment in full for
PUPPY & fees.
Money Pak
can be sent to us and is available to us as soon as you complete
the transaction on your end and notify us of the CORRECT
transaction number.
- We deliver free of charge to
Shreveport, LA. and Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
- We accept no responsibility for
shipping related incidents.
-
ALL puppies
are litter registered with ACR.
It is the buyers
responsibility to send in the paperwork
that we supply in order to get FULL
registration on their puppy. Fees for
registration are the sole responsibility
of the buyer. Registration in NO WAY
makes the puppy worthy of breeding nor
does it make the puppy healthy. It's
simply a piece of paper! It is up to
the buyer to determine the qualities of
the dog and it's worthiness for breeding
when the time comes. All puppies are
sold with FULL registration, however,
sellers reserves the right to restrict
the breeding of any animal(s) seller
deems as unsuitable for breeding
purposes before the sell is concluded
and buyer will be told as to such
restrictions prior to the conclusion of
the sell and furthermore the paperwork
will be marked "Unsuitable for
Breeding". Should a condition present
itself after the sell, but prior to
buyer taking possession, that makes the
puppy unsuitable for breeding a
replacement puppy upon availability will
be substituted if buyer wishes. Seller
in no way guarantees the breeding
ability of any puppy/dog sold nor does
seller guarantee the quality of
puppy/dog sold.
- Puppies are sold to ONE individual
and can be registered in only ONE
persons name.
- ACR puts a pedigree on every
registration certificate free of
charge. Registration is $25.00 per puppy at this
time. We encourage you to register your
puppy as soon as you get the paperwork
so that it is not misplaced, lost or
forgotten. It is much easier for the
registries to issue new certificates on
lost ones than for you to try to get new
litter papers on your puppy. You can
help see that there are always
documented lineage of dogs by doing your
part and registering your puppy right
away.
- We highly encourage the micro
chipping of your puppy
and is required to
enact our guarantee. Microchips can
be inserted by most veterinarians,
rescues and human societies. A
microchip could save your puppy/dogs
life one day, get it returned to you if
lost and becomes a permanent I.D. of
your pet. Be sure and register your
microchip with any/all agencies that you
can find. ACR will put your dogs
microchip and information in their
database for free. If you have your
puppy micro chipped prior to sending in
the registration form you can list the
microchip number on the form and it
becomes a permanent and documented part
of your dogs registration.
.
- All puppies
are sold on a 48 hour well-puppy check
up guarantee. It is the
responsibility of the buyer
to have an appointment scheduled with
their vet to get their puppy in within
the allotted time. Puppies found to
have an untreatable illness at the 48
hour well-puppy check-up and meets the
replacement criteria will be replaced by
our next available puppy of same breed
and gender. Buyer is responsible for
shipping fees to acquire the replacement
puppy and to return the unsuitable
"live" puppy. All puppy
paperwork must be returned to seller
along with the Veterinarians statement
of diagnosis, test record results and an
outline of treatment in order to qualify
for a replacement puppy. ALL medical
expenses are the responsibility of the
buyer. Should the unforeseen happen and
the puppy dies an
AUTOPSY done
by Dr. Page is required
before a determination can be made to
replacement ability. Cost of autopsy
will be paid by seller. The buyer is
responsible for cost involved in order
to get the puppy to Dr. Page in a
condition with which is suitable for an
autopsy. Seller is NOT responsible for
the length of time it takes for autopsy
to be performed for a judgment to be
made on the puppy replacement and Dr.
Pages diagnosis will be the binding and
deciding factor for replacement.
- All of our
puppies are covered
by a Limited
Lifetime Credit
Replacement
Guarantee.
Click
HERE
to see our
Guarantee.
- No other guarantee of any kind verbal or
otherwise are in effect at any time.
The guarantee under no conditions will
be extended nor will the scope of it's
coverage be enlarged.
Submission of
Payment constitutes
the buyers full
agreement to our
contract as it is
written.
- You can see our
contract
"HERE".
Click to follow
link.
- We FEED
our puppies
Exclusive
Lamb & Rice Puppy Formula and
recommend that you either continue to use
this brand or gradually swap your puppy
over to your preferred brand of food.
- Our puppies are given the TOP Parvo
Vaccines on the market today, being
Neopar and Galaxy and it is highly
unlikely that with the shots given they
will contract Parvo. They can however
test positive for Parvo within 14 days
of being vaccinated due to their high
titer content. Our puppies are wormed
every 10 days from birth to reduce the
likelihood that you will receive a puppy
from us with worms. Puppies/Dogs
however need to be wormed on a regular
schedule throughout their lives. Our
puppies are given a
PREVENTATIVE for
coccidiosis to also reduce the
likelihood that a puppy of ours will
have coccidiosis. Coccidiosis however
is brought on by stress and re-homing is
very stressful to puppies. Puppies have
been given
PREVENTATIVE
treatment for ear mites as well. We are
FIRM BELIEVERS that
PREVENTATIVE
is a lot easier than trying to
CURE a sick
puppy. Viruses are uncontrollable and
there is NO CURE for a virus. Viruses
once contracted simply have to run their
course just like the common cold.
Bacteria is one of those sneaky pest
that requires continual and dedicated
disinfecting and close attention to your
puppies health to keep it from becoming
an issue with your puppy. Bacteria is
EVERYWHERE and the less you submit your
dog to outside bacteria the healthier he
will be. Protozoon's are also found
everywhere and it is your responsibility
as a pet owner to limit your puppies
exposure to them and take steps to
PREVENT your puppy from coming in
contact with them. Protozoon's are the
evil root of Coccidiosis and Giardia
outbreaks. The protozoon's responsible
for Giardia are found in your water and
is called Monasuma's Revenge in
Mexico. A little common sense goes a
long way with being a Preventative dog
owner verses a Cure dog owner. Our pens
are cleaned daily, disinfected every
other day and we use an air sanitizer
every 3 days. Our water and feed
containers are clean and disinfected
daily. Our
puppies health is one of our TOP
PRIORITIES.
- Puppies will
need additional vaccinations after you
get them.
PLEASE see that the vaccinations are
given to assure your puppy of a healthy
existence. Vaccinations are generally
required until 14-16 weeks of age on a 2
to 3 week schedule. We have started the
process of keeping your puppy healthy
and it is YOUR responsibility to see it
through. Rabie Shots are required to be
given by a licensed vet at the age of 12
weeks.
See
your vet for his recommended shot
schedule.
- All of our
puppies are handled daily.
Puppies are just like children and have
different personalities within the same
breed, family and between siblings.
Some are naturally outgoing while others
are naturally shy. Some are aggressive
and others are laid back. Some have the
gene pool to become 'big dogs' and
others inherited the gene pool to be
smaller. That being the case we can not
guarantee size, weight, attitude,
temperament, coat, color, pattern or
conformation. Most puppies will
require an adjustment period to get used
to their new homes. Sitting with them
quietly the first couple of days/nights
will go a long way to making them feel
secure, adjusting to their new home and
making emotional attachments to you.
- Buyer at no time will hold seller
responsible for medical fees, shipping
fees, mental stress or responsibility of
any kind once the puppy leaves the
sellers possession. Puppy becomes the
sole responsibility of buyer once it
leaves the sellers possession. In the
unforeseen case of legal action the
buyer is responsible for ALL cost
associated with the expense of such
action for both buyer and seller and all
court proceedings will lie within the
Miller County jurisdiction of Texarkana,
Arkansas.
- Puppies will not be housebroken upon
leaving our care as puppies generally do
not even start to get the idea of
housebreaking until at least 12 weeks of
age. Puppies also can not control their
urinary and bowel movements until
between 16 - 20 weeks of age. The
easiest way to housebreak your puppy is
to NEVER let them potty in your house to
begin with. Keep an eye on them every
minute they are running loose in your
house, keep them crated or outside if
you do not have the time to watch them.
Keep in mind however that a puppy
forced to use the bathroom in their
crate will eventually get used to the
idea and will become impossible to break
the habit so be sure that you have the
time and mind set to housebreak a puppy
BEFORE purchasing one. It is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY and yours alone to do
what it takes to housebreak your puppy.
- Dewclaws are removed on
MOST of our puppies
that call for the removal of dewclaws.
We do dock tails on
MOST of our puppies. If you are
wanting one with or without the dewclaws
and/or tail docked then please ask prior to
purchasing.
- While we are a Show Kennel, not all
of our dogs are show dogs. We have dogs
that have gone as high as Great Grand
Champion to dogs that are just kept as
pets. Many dogs simply are not of the
mind set to parade around a ring. This
in no ways diminishes their quality as a
pet or as a breeder. Looks are only
skin deep. It's the gene pool that
determines the quality of the offspring.
- First let me state, before you call
or email that we don't give references
as I could give you ANYBODY's number for
you to call and you would be no more the
wiser as to who you called. Vet's also
wouldn't dare say anything bad about
their client as they spend to much money
with him and it is ILLEGAL for him to
slander another's reputation whether he
wanted to or not. My vet also has a
very busy business to run of his own and
doesn't have time to stop and reassure
everybody that contacts me that I'm an
okay gal.
- Buying over
the internet takes a huge leap of faith
on both parties. I have to have
faith that my puppy is going to a
caring, animal
oriented and nice person who
will cherish them and give them
unconditionally love for the rest of
their lives. The Buyer has to have faith
that they will receive the puppy that
they purchased from me. The way I see it
I'm taking the biggest leap as what I
have is a living, breathing, sweet puppy
that I'm putting at risk and the buyer
simply has money involved.
- I'm a verified seller on every site
that I post on which means the site has
checked out me from bank account to
phone number to address. I allowed this
intrusion into my personal business in
order to have those verifications.
- Our puppies are
NOT
on the auction block or sold on a
bartered basis.
- If you have any questions that are
not answered here then please contact us
with them and we will be glad to answer
them.
- We do our best to answer all emails
in a efficient manner. We however are
very active in our community and
family. We live on a working farm and
it requires a good portion of our time.
We are members of the Volunteer Fire
Department and are CERT members and the
owner/handlers of 2 Search & Rescue dogs
and often have to leave at the drop of a
hat. We will however answer your emails
ASAP. Phone calls are returned as time
permits. If you haven't heard back from
us in 24 hours please TRY AGAIN. A lot
of times we have found that things are
lost in cyberspace and our children have
a habit of listening to messages without
relaying them to the proper person. Our
Phone number is
1-870-210-4345.
- Puppies are NOT marked SOLD until we have received payment
in full.
- Payment should be sent to:
- Nancy Anderson
- 824 MC 57
- Texarkana, Arkansas 71854
- 1-870-210-4345
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ACR puts a pedigree on every registration certificate free
of charge. Registration is $25.00 per puppy at this time. We encourage you to
register your puppy as soon as you get the paperwork so that it
is not misplaced, lost or forgotten. It is much easier for the
registries to issue new certificates on lost ones than for you
to try to get new litter papers on your puppy. You can help see
that there are always documented lineage of dogs by doing your
part and registering your puppy right away.
- We highly encourage the micro chipping of your puppy.
Microchips can be inserted by most veterinarians, rescues and
human societies. A microchip could save your puppy/dogs life
one day, get it returned to you if lost and becomes a permanent
I.D. of your pet. Be sure and register your microchip with
any/all agencies that you can find. ACR/APR will put your dogs
microchip and information in their database for free. If you
have your puppy micro chipped prior to sending in the
registration form you can list the microchip number on the form
and it becomes a permanent and documented part of your dogs
registration.
All puppies are sold on a 48 hour
well-puppy check up guarantee. It is the
responsibility of the buyer to have an appointment
scheduled with their vet to get their puppy in within the
allotted time. Puppies found to have an untreatable illness
within the 48 hour well-puppy check-up and meets the replacement
criteria will be replaced by our next available puppy of same
breed and gender. Buyer is responsible for shipping fees to
acquire the replacement puppy and to return the unsuitable
"live" puppy if seller chooses to have the "live" puppy
returned. All puppy paperwork must be returned to seller along
with the Veterinarians statement of diagnosis, test record
results and an outline of treatment in order to qualify for a
replacement puppy. ALL medical expenses are the responsibility
of the buyer. Should the unforeseen happen and the puppy dies
an AUTOPSY done by Dr. Page is required
before a determination can be made to replacement ability. Cost
of autopsy will be paid by seller. The buyer is responsible for
cost involved in order to get the puppy to Dr. Page in a
condition with which is suitable for an autopsy. Seller is NOT
responsible for the length of time it takes for autopsy to be
performed for a judgment to be made on the puppy replacement and
Dr. Pages diagnosis will be the binding and deciding factor for
replacement.
- The 48 hour guarantee covers illnesses
that are UNTREATABLE and requires the puppy
to be euthanized that was present in the puppy upon Buyer taking
possession. The 48 hour guarantee does not covers Hip dysplasia,
laxtating patella's (loose kneecaps), bad bites, hernia's,
Respiratory, Kennel Cough, Worms, Parasites of any kind, Coccidiosis or Giardia. No other illnesses of any kind are
covered under the guarantee if the puppy is not under the care
of a licensed veterinarian and they're recommendations for
treatment being followed.. No other guarantee of any kind
verbal or otherwise are in effect at any time. The guarantee
under no conditions will be extended nor will the scope of it's
coverage be enlarged.
- Please review our contract at
http://www.runningridgeratterriers.com/pages/48hr.htm.
Submission of payment constitutes your
agreement to accept our contract as
written.
- We give a LIFETIME Guarantee with our
puppies. We issue Credit for the
initial cost of puppy to initial buyer only
toward the purchase price of a replacement
puppy/dog that has died that was purchased
from us. Guarantee is valid for
animals that get accidentally sick and die
or grows old and die. Credit
does not cover the cost of shipping.
Guarantee can only be enacted if puppy/dog
was under Veterinary care and death is
verified in writing by the attending
Veterinarian. No hidden requirements
and no hassle guarantee. Credit is
good toward the purchase/replacement of
another puppy from us and has no monetary
value. Guarantee is valid to the
Initial Buyer only and does not cover
neglect. Please view our Limited Lifetime Guarantee
HERE.
- Our puppies are given the TOP Parvo Vaccines on the market
today, being Neopar and Galaxy and it is highly unlikely that
with the shots given they will contract Parvo. They can however
test positive for Parvo within 14 days of being vaccinated due
to their high titer content. Our puppies are wormed every 10
days from birth to reduce the likelihood that you will receive a
puppy from us with worms. Puppies/Dogs however need to be
wormed on a regular schedule throughout their lives. Our
puppies are given a
PREVENTATIVE
for coccidiosis to also reduce the likelihood that a puppy of
ours will have coccidiosis. Coccidiosis however is brought on
by stress and rehoming is very stressful to puppies. Puppies
have been given
PREVENTATIVE
treatment for ear mites as well. We are FIRM BELIEVERS that
PREVENTATIVE is a lot easier than
trying to CURE a sick puppy.
Viruses are uncontrollable and there is NO CURE for a virus.
Viruses once contracted simply have to run their course just
like the common cold. Bacteria is one of those sneaky pest that
requires continual and dedicated disinfecting and close
attention to your puppies health to keep it from becoming an
issue with your puppy. Bacteria is EVERYWHERE and the less you
submit your dog to outside bacteria the healthier he will be.
Protozoon's are also found everywhere and it is your
responsibility as a pet owner to limit your puppies exposure to
them and take steps to PREVENT your puppy from coming in contact
with them. Protozoon's are the evil root of Coccidiosis and
Giardia outbreaks. The protozoon's responsible for Giardia are
found in your water and is called Monasuma's Revenge in
Mexico. A little common sense goes a long way with being a
Preventative dog owner verses a Cure dog owner. Our pens are
cleaned daily, disinfected every other day and we use an air
sanitizer every 3 days. Our water and feed containers are clean
and disinfected daily.
Our puppies health
is one of our TOP PRIORITIES.
-
Puppies
may need additional
vaccinations after you get them.
PLEASE see that the vaccinations are given to assure your puppy
of a healthy existence. Vaccinations are generally required
until 14-16 weeks of age on a 3 week schedule. We have
started the process of keeping your puppy healthy and it is YOUR
responsibility to see it through. Rabie Shots are required to
be given by a licensed vet at the age of 16 weeks.
See your vet for his recommended shot
schedule.
- All of our puppies are handled daily.
Puppies are just like children and have different personalities
within the same breed, family and between siblings. Some are
naturally outgoing while others are naturally shy. Some are
aggressive and others are laid back. Some have the gene pool to
become 'big dogs' and others inherited the gene pool to be
smaller. That being the case we can not guarantee size, weight,
attitude, temperament, coat, color, pattern or conformation.
Most puppies will require an adjustment period to get used to
their new homes. Sitting with them quietly the first couple of
days/nights will go a long way to making them feel secure,
adjusting to their new home and making emotional attachments to
you.
- Buyer at no time will hold seller responsible for medical
fees, shipping fees, mental stress or responsibility of any kind
once the puppy leaves the sellers possession. Puppy becomes the
sole responsibility of buyer once it leaves the sellers
possession. In the unforeseen case of legal action the buyer is
responsible for ALL cost associated with the expense of such
action for both buyer and seller and all court proceedings will
lie within the Miller County jurisdiction of Texarkana,
Arkansas.
- Puppies will not be housebroken upon leaving our care as
puppies generally do not even start to get the idea of
housebreaking until at least 12 weeks of age. Puppies also can
not control their urinary and bowel movements until between 16 -
20 weeks of age. The easiest way to housebreak your puppy is to
NEVER let them potty in your house to begin with. Keep an eye
on them every minute they are running loose in your house, keep
them crated or outside if you do not have the time to watch
them. Keep in mind however that a puppy forced to use the
bathroom in their crate will eventually get used to the idea and
will become impossible to break the habit so be sure that you
have the time and mind set to housebreak a puppy BEFORE
purchasing one. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY and yours alone to do
what it takes to housebreak your puppy.
- Dewclaws are removed on our puppies that call for the
removal of dewclaws. Tail docking that calls for the docking of
that breeds tails are docked on MOST
puppies. We DO NOT crop ears
regardless of the breed. Ear cropping should be done by a
licensed vet between the ages of 12-16 weeks so that it can be
done in proportion to the dogs head for an elegant look as it
will be something that YOU and the dog will have to live with
it's whole life.
- We FEED
our puppies
Exclusive Small Breed Puppy and
recommend that you either continue to use
this brand or gradually swap your puppy
over to your preferred brand of food.
- While we are a Show Kennel, not all of our dogs are show
dogs. We have dogs that have gone as high as Great Grand
Champion to dogs that are just kept as pets. Many dogs simply
are not of the mind set to parade around a ring. This in no
ways diminishes their quality as a pet or as a breeder. Looks
are only skin deep. It's the gene pool that determines the
quality of the offspring.
- First let me state, before you call or email that we don't
give references as I could give you ANYBODY's number for you to
call and you would be no more the wiser as to who you called.
Vet's also wouldn't dare say anything bad about their client as
they spend to much money with him and it is ILLEGAL for him to
slander another's reputation whether he wanted to or not. My
vet also has a very busy business to run of his own and doesn't
have time to stop and reassure everybody that contacts me that
I'm an okay gal.
-
Buying over the internet takes a huge
leap of faith on both parties.
I have to have faith that
my puppy is going to a caring, educated and nice person who will
cherish them and give them unconditionally love for the rest of
their lives. The Buyer has to have faith that they will receive
the puppy that they purchased from me. The way I see it I'm
taking the biggest leap as what I have is a living, breathing,
sweet puppy that I'm putting at risk and the buyer simply has
money involved.
- I'm a verified seller on every site that I post on which
means the site has checked out me from bank account to phone
number to address. I allowed this intrusion into my personal
business in order to have those verifications.
- Our puppies are
NOT
on the auction block or sold on a bartered basis.
- If you have any questions that
are not
answered here then please contact us with them
and we will be glad to answer them.
- We do our best to answer all emails in a efficient manner.
We however are very active in our community and family. We live
on a working farm and it requires a good portion of our time.
We are members of the Volunteer Fire Department and are CERT
members and the owner/handlers of 2 Search & Rescue dogs and
often have to leave at the drop of a hat. We will however
answer your emails ASAP. Phone calls are returned as time
permits. If you haven't heard back from us in 24 hours please
TRY AGAIN. A lot of times we have found that things are lost in
cyberspace and our children have a habit of listening to
messages without relaying them to the proper person. Our Phone
number is 1-870-210-4345.
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