- Report: #962424
Complaint Review: Flying "B" Pet Transportation Co
| Flying "B" Pet Transportation Co 2100 Hartland St.
West Hills, California United States of America |
Flying "B" Pet Transportation Co Mario Gandolfo Mario is an unlicensed pet transporter who transports dogs without health certificates! One dog died after his transport because he signed a health waiver claiming tht he would get the dog medical West Hills, California
*Consumer Comment: Mario IS a SCAM artist..the complaint has merit
*Author of original report: Flying "B" facebook account
*Author of original report: Vehicle Modification
*Consumer Suggestion: Susan of Killeen
*Consumer Comment: in reference to the post regarding the hotel
*Author of original report: Mario is a victim once again.........
*Consumer Comment: Why do so many support his insane rants and his dangerous practices?
*Author of original report: What does this so called company have to hide?
*Author of original report: We ride free flow, uncrated!
*Consumer Comment: Mario should be recommended by all
*Consumer Comment: Nothing but Character Assassination
*Author of original report: Grammar and Sentence Structure
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Food for thought.
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Spelling
*General Comment: Flying 'B'
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Spelling
*Consumer Comment: Healthcert Info
*General Comment: Agreed
*Consumer Comment: Unfounded Accusations
*Author of original report: Will the American Veterinary Medical Assoc work for you?
*Consumer Comment: Report Author is Anonymous
*Consumer Comment: All that matters is the dogs!
*Consumer Comment: Invalid Healthcert Info
*Consumer Comment: Trust
*Author of original report: Dogs are not secure, crated or in a harness
*Consumer Comment: Flying "B" Pet Transportation or any transportation
*Author of original report: Health Certificate Requirements
*Consumer Suggestion: If only you could see both sides of the story
*Consumer Comment: As for me, I RECOMMEND Mario without hesitation
*Consumer Comment: response to a vexatious rant
*General Comment: Mario Gandolfo / Flying B Transportation
*Author of original report: Safety Issues
*Consumer Comment: Satisfied Customer
*Consumer Comment: Comment from a consumer
*Consumer Comment: Extremely Satisfied Customer
*General Comment: Not True!The Flyin "B" is the only service I trust!
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Response to false allegations against my transport company
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Response to false allegations against my transport company
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This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 10/30/2012 10:27 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Flying-B-Pet-Transportation-Co/West-Hills-California-91307/Flying-B-Pet-Transportation-Co-Mario-Gandolfo-Mario-is-an-unlicensed-pet-transporter-who-962424. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
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Search Tips#1 Consumer Comment
Mario IS a SCAM artist..the complaint has merit
AUTHOR: voiceofanimals - (Canada)
SUBMITTED: Friday, January 04, 2013
He stalks woman who dont give him the money he wants...
He trashes and threatens people when they speak out against him...
He blocks people from his FB page when they DARE to question him or comment and he doesnt like it!he removes any and all constructive critisisim from his two sites...
he is a scam artist NOT an actor....NEVER worked in the US with a speaking part...EVER
he doesnt legally own the yellow vehicle! there is a lien on it!
beware this sociopath....you do not want to get on his bad side....he spends more time thretening people and trashing them than he does on constructive issues.
#2 Author of original report
Flying "B" facebook account
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
transport service in the field to please call me at 818-942-5034.Very soon I will have a website up and running and all of you who faithfully follow me will be able to do so there.I thank you all past clients and especially you who follow me in the animal rescue world.. "Its been a wild ride so far and the best is yet to come,just not on facebook"..."
I wonder if he will provide a copy of his USDA transport license that he claims to possess on his new web site and we certainly await the the unveiling of the newly converted Scion "Flying B" which he claims will accommodate 10 large breed dogs. It might if he has them lined up like cattle each facing in opposite directions!
#3 Author of original report
Vehicle Modification
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 12, 2012
Apparently this small vehicle is about to be converted into something that resembles a puppy mill. Please take a moment to review the size of this "Flying B" and then imagine a conversion of the cargo area that can be used to transport 10 large breed dogs and you will come to the conclusion that this is not a humane way to transport 10 dogs! Maybe 10 Chi's or Pugs but not 10 German Shepherds! Of course, the post was probably a way to garner funds as some are already supposedly posting his Paypal account information in an attempt to fund this conversion.
One can not tell people how to spend their hard earned money but one may certainly attempt to open the eyes of those who are too gullible and naive to see past the poetry and the bull. Some woman actually posted that she is on a fixed income but prepared to send him money via Paypal to assist with this important conversion. Is this how a reputable business operates? A business that relies on the generosity of others just to cover vehicle maintenance costs is not a business, it is sham!
I believe that some of us are still waiting to see the USDA transport license that he claims to possess but I don't think that will ever happen.
#4 Consumer Suggestion
Susan of Killeen
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 10, 2012
#5 Consumer Comment
in reference to the post regarding the hotel
AUTHOR: Susan J. Hanson - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 10, 2012
I am curious however as to just what this has to do w whether or not Mario provides a reliable, reasonably priced and most of all trustworthy transport service..... Clearly you are being vindictive and showing just how desperate you are to besmirch his name...
It is after all very simple. If you do not like the service he provides then go find another.
#6 Author of original report
Mario is a victim once again.........
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 10, 2012
#7 Consumer Comment
Why do so many support his insane rants and his dangerous practices?
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 07, 2012
#8 Author of original report
What does this so called company have to hide?
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 07, 2012
#9 Author of original report
We ride free flow, uncrated!
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Gretchen
Williams
Awwwww
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Bree Brown
Yep,
they know.
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Lisa Korell
how
do you fit all of them at once in your car
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Lisa Korell
you
must work miracles
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Mario
Gandolfo
We
ride free flow,that is uncrated..no different than a family traveling with their
home companions..
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Tuesdi
Woodworth
OMG!!!!
Look at them!!!
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Mario
Gandolfo
I
foster them all together several days before qe leave and they all get to know
one another and if there is a problem child he gets
crated..
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#10 Consumer Comment
Mario should be recommended by all
AUTHOR: AmyStandel - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 05, 2012
I don't care what address he uses or whatnot, my own drivers license is not from the state I live in, I'm a military wife, we move often. What matters is how he cares for the animals. The petty bickering and all the slanderous ranting really should stop, from all parties involved.
Mario is definetly a transporter I would use again, and that I will recommend to anyone I come across who needs one. And if he ever comes thru the area and needs a place to stay with the dogs again, he has a place here. That's the way it should be in this community, not hate filled slander.
He took great care of my dogs(giving the one his medicine and putting some weight on the poor underweight boys), who arrived healthy(as they could) and happy to my home. I will always be thankful to him for all he did.
#11 Consumer Comment
Nothing but Character Assassination
AUTHOR: K9Rescue - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, November 04, 2012
#12 Author of original report
Grammar and Sentence Structure
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, November 04, 2012
#13 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Food for thought.
AUTHOR: Mario - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, November 04, 2012
#14 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Spelling
AUTHOR: Mario - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
#15 General Comment
Flying 'B'
AUTHOR: Animal Lover - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
With larger dogs they tend to be able to handle turns in a car better then smaller dogs which is why i would guess he puts the smaller ones in cages. As far as the car being to small.... that would be like saying a volkswagen is a small car. from the outside yes but very spacious inside.
Onto the issue of Mario asking for handouts. I have never once seen any post where he was asking for money. the only post i have ever seen referring to money being sent to him were for bracelets he is selling to raise awareness of animal cruelty........ hmmmm he is really starting to sound like a real evil guy isn't he. somebody who loves animals and wants to help them.
As far as Facebook goes yes he has called women filthy names as he has also done with guys. nothing bias about that as Shellie would have everybody to believe. If you fit the bill then pay up. Shellie may be one of the women he refused to leave any of the animals at's house do to fearing their safety. that he has done.
I can relate and speak on the issue on Mario's behalf because i do the same as he does except i do not just work with dogs but with all animals alike. if it is a snake, rabbit, cat, dog, horse what ever the animal. you look at people and make false reports to hurt their credibility because you are a scorned old bitty then you are the one out to hurt the animals. but you do not look at it this way..... you just see it as hurting somebody you feel did wrong by you.
I am going to call you out AUTHOR: Shellie - Brooksville (United States of America) you are a lying, conniving ignorant P.O.S who is full of B.S. you put more animals in harms way by trying to harm Mario's good name then you think he is doing. the problem with that is you think you are right when anybody who is in our line of work would tell you to shove it where the sun won't shine. If you were worried about the animals and not your pride you would have never posted lies like you have. Animal rescuers are a close knit group much like animal abusers. which are you?
oh and lets not forget he takes all his sick transports to the vet for the ok before he hits the road. as for the animals fighting..... you let animals be around one another for at least a few days to get acquainted with one another so if there was going to be a problem you could crate the two up to prevent issues. what do you think people do when they big a new animal into a house with other animals..... let them attack one another then transport them together to the vet. hello use your god given brain before it goes to waste more then it already has.
#16 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Spelling
AUTHOR: Mario - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
#17 Consumer Comment
Healthcert Info
AUTHOR: K9Rescue - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
"Because the interstate transport of puppies and dogs for adoption or rescue (rather than for sale) is not an activity regulated under the federal Animal Welfare Act, there is no federal oversight of the conditions under which these dogs are transported. However, all dogs transported in commerce by USDA-licensees or registrants must be accompanied by a valid veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of transport."
#18 General Comment
Agreed
AUTHOR: Shellie - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
He does ask for money on his trips when he is looking for a free handout. It is all documented. Why would he have to ask these women on facebook to donate whatever they can to his paypal account to fix his car when he is charging already for all these poor dogs? Why would that thought even enter his mind? He then gets them to donate and announces that the money that was given to him exceeded the repair of his car and that with the extra money he was getting a hotel room for the night. Wouldn't the gentlemen thing to do is offer to return the money some how? It is unreal that women in this day and age would fall for such nonsense. He has posted pictures of himself and a woman he brought a small dog to recently who he had just met. He posed with this woman cheek to cheek and he looked completely wasted as he was saying his good byes the next morning. He posts this himself. He doesn't think twice to take up some of the women's offers to "bed down" at their house. This is not how a professional operates. Another safety issue to these women who only know this guy through his facebook page. With what he posts, his hatred towards women calling them filthy names as he is verbally attacking them and then blocking should be a red flag to anyone with half a brain cell. The filthy language he uses constantly and hatred for everything in general is not how a professional acts. He even threatens to eliminate a person without any problem is also documented. He is not the brightes bulb on the tree.
Mario Gandolfo is a loaded gun in more ways than one who has no business transporting. Where is his license and why doesn't he provide that number? He doesn't even provide a real address on his facebook page for his "transportation company." He is nothing more than a con artist using every opportunity to exploit women across the company and some of them are stupid enough to fall for it. You need to wake up especially for thd dogs he transports.
He has posted his interactions of road rage on numerous transports claiming almost being run off the road even by semi drivers. He has all these dogs in this small car experiencing this causing undo stress. He has put too many dogs in this postion.
In closing, people need to wake up. He is a fly by night who is constantly moving and looking for his next meal ticket.
#19 Consumer Comment
Unfounded Accusations
AUTHOR: t woodworth - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
I am not sure where these allegations are coming from, but don't believe them. This guy is a wonderful transporter. Since bringing me my dog, I have been involved in rescue, and have used Mario several times, with no incident, and with the same stellar service. He has made so many people happy. If you want your dog to have a stress free, safe, trip, with a guy that CARES about them, then use him.
THIS GUY IS MAGIC WITH THESE DOGS.
#20 Author of original report
Will the American Veterinary Medical Assoc work for you?
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
#21 Consumer Comment
Report Author is Anonymous
AUTHOR: K9Rescue - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
#22 Consumer Comment
All that matters is the dogs!
AUTHOR: K9Rescue - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
One of my dogs ended up sick during transport and he promptly called so that we could make the right plans for her. After assessing his location, the severity of the symptoms, it was determined the best course of action was to get the dog to her new owner as quickly as possible, who was already aware of the situation and ready to go straight to the vet. This dog is happy and healthy.
This report was written and perpetuated by someone who has never even used his service. Personally, I feel only those that have used his service should be allowed to submit a report to this site. This whole report is simply part of the continued vendetta and attack on someone's character. Enough is ENOUGH!!
#23 Consumer Comment
Invalid Healthcert Info
AUTHOR: K9Rescue - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, November 03, 2012
#24 Consumer Comment
Trust
AUTHOR: sheri2367 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 02, 2012
#25 Author of original report
Dogs are not secure, crated or in a harness
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 02, 2012
If you go back to his page, you will see that there are have been times that the dogs are not crated during the entire trip and not just for potty breaks! He admits it and has even posted pictures.
Also, if he does in fact possess a USDA license to transport, then why doesn't he post it? I know why, because once again, it is a lie! You had better hope that he is not involved in an accident while on the road with all those loose dogs in that vehicle!
Yes, he keeps writing that so called poetry and posting flattering remarks to all the women so that they continue to send money. By the way, his service is not cheaper than flying and that too can be verified by visiting the United Pet Safe web site. You can ship a dog for less than Mario charges to drag them cross country for 5 or 6 days!
#26 Consumer Comment
Flying "B" Pet Transportation or any transportation
AUTHOR: pchs98 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 02, 2012
what got my attention to use his service is the fact that he does pictorial diaries of his transport so you always know where he and his pack is all his animals love him and you can see it in his photos He recently did a transport for me and by the time my dog got to where he needed to go he didn't want to leave Mario Sincerely Diana
#27 Author of original report
Health Certificate Requirements
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 02, 2012
http://www.trianglecross.com/HealthRequirements.html
#28 Consumer Suggestion
If only you could see both sides of the story
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 02, 2012
#29 Consumer Comment
As for me, I RECOMMEND Mario without hesitation
AUTHOR: Really? - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 02, 2012
During the time that I have known and dealt with Mario, his love for animals has been contagious. He has chosen to run a legitimate business in a profession with a surprising amount of back-stabbing and underhandedness (obviously). He has even gone above and beyond the "requirements" of his profession to obtain licensing to ensure safe and secure transports.
Like any responsible transporter, his animals ARE crated during transport when the vehicle is moving. He lets them out of their crates during stops, as any animal-lover would, so that the animals can stretch, take care of their business outside, eat, drink, etc. Before he continues his trip, the animals are properly and safely crated. Any "co-pilot" animal is securely and safely harnessed.
Mario is well aware of how many animals his transport vehicle can safely hold. When he posts about transports, he ALWAYS says "I have (x) space for large animals, and (x) space for small animals." If he does not have room for a particular animal during one transport, he arranges to transport that animal on a subsequent trip. If the animal is in some sort of imminent danger, Mario has a support system that will take the animal until such time that he can transport. No animal in his care has ever suffered negligence or mistreatment. In fact, he treats his transport animals much better than many people treat their fellow man.
If Mario can't locate enough transport animals to cover costs, he usually tries to re-schedule the trip to attempt to find additional transports. However, this man has been known to transport anyway, even if a trip costs money out of his own pocket. If the need is there, he truly comes through. Meaning he doesn't always make money on his trips. This is the risk one takes in the animal transport business, and Mario has accepted this as fact.
Mario's rates directly reflect the individual transport, distance, and any extra care needed. Most are FAR from the number quoted in this "complaint." His rates competitive to others, if not a bit low, and he will willingly go through the costs associated with said rates with any client. Given the extra attention, care, and concern he bestows on his clients and transports, everyone who uses him is getting a deal.
Mario is not only concerned about the animals he transports, but he is also concerned about those who have hired him. He consistently updates his clients on the status of their transports, sending photos, sending texts, making phone calls, and even posting on his Facebook page. He bends over backwards to truly help animals in need - and anyone who is reading this can see what he gets in return.
In the meantime, for those of you who are considering animal transport, I would HIGHLY recommend going to Mario directly and ignoring most others - especially those who have a hand in this bogus report. If you are not on the west coast, he may still be able to help, as he is always looking for "return" transports on long trips. If he can not transport himself, he can certainly refer you to a legitimate alternative who treats both animals, and their fellow man, with similar love and respect.
#30 Consumer Comment
response to a vexatious rant
AUTHOR: Susan J. Hanson - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
I grew up in a military family and moved MANY times. The only time a health cert was required was when my parents moved to Okinawa (It's in Japan). I highly doubt an organization such as the United States Marine Corps would have let us get away w not having health certs if it was required. Furthermore earlier this year I had two of my dogs transported from VA to Texas and guess what, no health cert was required.
I would also like to say that whilst I am unashamedly a friend on both Mario's personal Facebook page and his transport page I am very definitely not a member of a club. Said club, which you claim people belong to doesn't even exist.
I am however curious as to why someone who claims to have such a dislike for how Mario does business has to hide behind anonymous posts. If you have a VALID concern then take it to the relevant authorities instead of making vexatious posts on a website. Oh wait that was already tried and guess what. NO CHARGES WERE LAID, NO ACCUSATIONS WERE PROVEN. B/c Mario has done nothing wrong.
#31 General Comment
Mario Gandolfo / Flying B Transportation
AUTHOR: Tina - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
In January 2012, I was forced to File a CRIMINAL STALKING, HARRASSMENT and THREAT CASE against this individual with LAPD - he has continously STALKED, HARRASSED, and drew the line by posting a photo of himself on Facebook with a GUN and message for Me! A CRIMINAL trial will conclude this incident, as numerous other individuals he has done this to as well have stepped forward after also being threatened by him. He is nothing more than a bully who stalks, harrasses and preys on Women! There are countless dis-satisfied Customers of his who have been BLOCKED from posting their bad experiences with him; such as he has blocked others, including myself who cannot post documented facts to prove he is a pathalogical liar and sociopath!
Furthermore; what "legitimate" business needs to ask others to go to this site to post favorable comments about him, if in fact he is "legitimate"? I had absolutely NOTHING to do with this post on this site about him, or his unlicensed Transport business. I am however, very much aware of who I believe the dog referred to in this post is, that was pulled from Baldwin Park Shelter - her name was Missy, she was a 9 year old German Shepherd Dog with double pheumonia, Yes he did sign a medical waiver stating "she would go directly from the shelter to the vet" - but instead, he put this dog in his car at the shelter - for a 1500 mile journey (with no vet care) for his collected transport fee of $1,200.00 where SHE DIED 3 HOURS LATER! There was also a poodle in Carson Shelter with a broken pelvis and broken leg - for a few hundred dollars, he went to the shelter to adopt the dog since no "legitimate rescuer would pull the animal for Him", he managed to purchase or "create" a health certificate for the airlines to stuff that dog, with a broken pelvis and broken leg into a crate, placed it in the CARGO section of the airplane and flew the dog 5+ hours to people in New Jersey because they sounded nice over the telephone", and were willing TO DEPOSIT FUNDS INTO HIS PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO DO SO! These are only two of the dogs, yes there are others!
"IF" this individual, and "HIS BUSINESS" is Legitimate, then please ask WHY a BOGUS BUSINESS ADDRESS IS USED on his Facebook Business Page "Flying B Transport"? What "legitimate" business uses a NON EXISTENT BOGUS BUSINESS ADDRESS? I would also recommend that You contact USHIP and ask them "WHY he was removed from their List of Vendor Referrals". Don't take my word for it! He claims to live in West Hills California, the address on his business page is a NON EXISTENT ADDRESS - meaning it is BOGUS! Yet, he uses an address on a CT Drivers License as his residence, and drives a car registered in the State of CT, displaying CT License Plates. All funds paid to him for his services are sent to a pay pal account - Speaks volumes about "LEGITIMACY" and transparency right!?
In Addition - He has continously LIED about having any type of CRIMINAL RECORD; also stating "It was all made up to ruin his reputation by jealous bitches who were out to ruin him"; waa waa waa! The truth is, he does have a CRIMINAL RECORD and FBI FILE NUMBER! DUI isn't the end of the world, but several offenses for "LYING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS", and "BEING IN POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS FOR SALE AND MANUFACTURING" is concerning! Don't take my word for it, use your own "due diligence" and verify this information yourself.
You can also just Google Mario Gandolfo Wolves, there you will find an entire one hour radio broadcast about him, in which he threatened "to shoot and kill people", and "Burn down houses with Women and Children in them"! Here is the link, listen to it yourself! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/buckshot59/2010/12/22/buckshot-survival-hour
A simple LICENSE CHECK with the USDA also notes "He is NOT LICENSED" as required, and contrary to his Rebuttal post to the person that posted this! A "Legitimate Business" would have posted their LICENSE NUMBER in their rebuttal, but as you can see "HE DID NOT" - so Let's see PROOF OF HIS LICENSE that He just stated "He had"!
In Addition, he cons people into believing "He is Rescuing these animals from high kill shelters"; yet "HE IS NOT RESCUING THESE ANIMALS", he is a PAID TRANSPORTER and has NOTHING TO DO WITH THEIR RESCUES, as most of Us that are "Legitimate Rescuers" VOLUNTEERING our time to save their lives, WILL NOT pull animals for him, or if they are being transported by Him! Those are the ones he continously trashes on Facebook, like myself.
It was not my intention to come onto this page and post this; but since I have received copies of his trash postings about Me, blaming Me for everything that happens to him - it was brought to my attention and I will set the record straight here with facts, and where you can verify these facts on your own! This Man has some kind of sick OBSESSION with Me, and has for more than a year. I heard last week "He was blaming Me because He needed Glasses" ROFL!
I Rescue Shelter Animals from my Heart, I volunteer my time to help these Animals at MY OWN EXPENSE, I do NOT ask for money to save them. I could care less about this Sociopath! The appropriate Authorities are handling the STALKING, HARRASSMENT and THREAT Case against Him which is where it should be handled!
Anyone seeking LONG DISTANCE TRANSPORT, I would recommend using UNITED PETSAFE AIRWAYS, they are amazing, and relatively inexpensive. Compared to the risks, and prices charged by this individual, you can fly your animals to You with less stress and discomfort to them than cross country ground travel in a small (or large) vehicle!
#32 Author of original report
Safety Issues
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
Mario is rude and indignant towards anyone who dares to question him and recently had a run in with a rescue over a dog that they deemed him incompetent and unqualified to keep. He hurled obscenities at the woman and her rescue when in fact he did not have the means to care for this dog or his needs. The dog would have been nothing more than an advertising gimmick for him and he never considered the well being of the dog. This too is well documented! For all those in his "club" who have never used him to transport but worship the ground he walks on his transports are a disaster waiting to happen. Did any of you ever notice that nothing is ever Mario's fault? It's the rescues, the landlord, the other transport companies, UPS, the phone company and the list goes on and on and on. Mario is always the helpless victim. Pfffftttttt
#33 Consumer Comment
Satisfied Customer
AUTHOR: Anonymous - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
#34 Consumer Comment
Comment from a consumer
AUTHOR: Susan J. Hanson - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
In the course of my life I have come into contact w more than one unscrupulous individual however I can wholeheartedly say that Mario Gandolfo is definitely not one. He is w/out a shadow of a doubt one of the most honest, forthright and loyal people I know and he is someone who goes way past what is expected of a transporter.
W regard to the baseless accusation that he asked for people to pay his hotel bill and for repair to his vehicle. That is UNTRUE, what he in fact did was post that his transport was delayed due to a breakdown. This was done as he always does when updating people about his transport. He post the good AND the bad. At no time did I see he blatantly ask for people to pay.
I am personally mid way through setting up a sanctuary/rescue for Senior German Shepherd Dogs in Colorado. As most people are aware the seniors are generally the ones in need of the highest level of care as they are often infirm and not agile. Mario is the ONLY person who I would trust to transport these precious souls b/c I KNOW he would treat them w the most utmost of care and respect. I KNOW he would be constantly in contact w me regarding the transport and I KNOW he would update w photos along the way as well. How do I KNOW he would do these things? Simple b/c I have used him to transport a senior from CA all the way cross country to Maine and he did it w care, attention, respect for the animals under his care.
W regard to the comment about health certificates. It is NOT the responsibility for the transporter to arrange paperwork. That is the responsibility of the person organizing the transport. That being said Mario has in the past pointed out to me that not all animals being transported require certification.
W regard to the comment about Mario transporting a dog who is ill. Also not true. Sure from time to time during a transport an animal may become ill, in that instance Mario would (and has) sought medical attention if necessary. He has NEVER knowingly transported an animal as described in the 'report' and I have not heard of him dropping off a dog only for it to cross the bridge. I have known Mario to delay a transport b/c a dog under his care was not well and he was getting it the medical attention it needed. He did not leave until the dog was ok to travel.
The rates Mario charges are consistent w the cost of fuel required. If the transport is full then obviously blind freddy can see that the fees per animal would be cheaper as there are more people to divide the costs between.
I have only seen Mario call a couple of people names on his facebook and to be quite honest I believe it is well w/in the realms of reason for him to do so. These people have been harassing him for some time and it is only human nature to lash out from time to time as a kind of self preservation if someone is harassing you
I would w/out hesitation recommend Mario and his transport to ANYONE and I dismiss this 'report' as nothing more than a blatant attempt to discredit someone who has done nothing wrong.
#35 Consumer Comment
Extremely Satisfied Customer
AUTHOR: sheri2367 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
He even delayed the trip when he noticed one of the animals in his care needed vet care and took him to the vet himself to repair the botched neuter surgery the shelter had done on him!!! He charged me ONE price and it was the same price he quoted me based on my pups weight, and truthfully, I was glad she was not gonna be caged for the whole trip as I believe that adds more stress to an animal that has been caged in a shelter on death row!!
When he travels he sends texts from the road and pictures to the new owners of all the animals to include them in the trip so you know what is going on the whole time! He sleeps IN THE CAR with the animals and is with them the entire trip. This man truly cares with his whole heart and it shows by the care he gives the animals and the love they give him back! In fact he actually threatened me that if I didn't take care of my pup he was coming back to get her as he had fallen in love with her!!! He actually had tears in his eyes as he handed her over and kissed the top of her head good-bye. This is NOT the actions of the man this "person" in this complaint is trying to convey.
On another note. This last trip of Mario's was fraught with mishaps. A broken shift linkage and having to stay in a motel waiting for it to be fixed. I was also on his page as he was updating all his customers as to why they would be late getting their new babies. NOT ONCE did he ever ASK for money or contributions to help with the cost of fixing his car or his motel fee. People immediately asked him what did he need and what was his paypal account. Everything was FREELY donated and never once asked for!!! In fact he even asked once for people to stop donating as everything was taken care of and he expressed his most heartfelt thanks, and was most awed by the generosity of the people that wanted to help. The poster of this complaint just doesn't understand how people will come to the aid of good people doing good things!
If you read any of the posts about the animals looking for new homes and someone wants to adopt and they are in a different state or across the country, they are always told transports are available. 9 times out of 10, its Mario's name and company that is recommended first! Word of mouth is the best recommendation you can have! Not the post of one individual that has stated she will do what ever she can to ruin him.
#36 General Comment
Not True!The Flyin "B" is the only service I trust!
AUTHOR: littlee68 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
I have personally witnessed her senseless attacks against him and they are childish and untrue to say the least.And trust me when I tell you,I would never put an animals life at risk that I worked so hard to save if I was not one hundred percent sure that Mario would take care of them!As a matter of fact,I would be extremely disappointed if anyone transported them other than Mario's Flyin B Transport service!I would just feel like they were not getting the best and that is what they deserve!
Just as The Flyin B deserves the truth and not some made up version from a woman who obviously has nothing better to do with her time but to try and ruin a legitimate service that we all in the animal world so need!And the animals need as well!This is life and death for some and by her unsubstantiated attacks she is hurting them as well and all of the other rescues who need this service!Please do not buy into what she is selling because it is just not true!And yes,I will continue to use the Flyin "B" as should you for all of your pet transport needs,you will "B" glad you did not go with the other,I guarantee it!:) Thank you and have a wonderful day!
#37 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Response to false allegations against my transport company
AUTHOR: Mario - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012
#38 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Response to false allegations against my transport company
AUTHOR: Mario - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 01, 2012

