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Complaint Review: Wags and Walks
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Wags and Walks Wags and Walks is a rescue that claims to be non profit but in reality is a scam artist rescue Internet
*Consumer Comment: Wags and Walks saves lives & Does it right
*General Comment: A Life Saved...
*Consumer Comment: Jessica~ claiming all rebuttals are false
*General Comment: Someone sounds jealous.. Keep up the good work Lesley!
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Jessica-Lets hear your facts
*General Comment: Complete garbage!
*Consumer Comment: Wags & Walks
*General Comment: untrue
*General Comment: support for lesley and walks and wags
*Consumer Comment: Dear Jessica-
*General Comment: Lesley you are a liar
*Consumer Comment: Lesley is amazing
*Consumer Comment: Wags and Walks - Legit Rescue Doing Good Work!
*General Comment: Could NOT BE MORE UNTRUE!
*Consumer Comment: WAGS AND WALKS
*Consumer Comment: I *heart* Lesley and Wags & Walks
*Consumer Comment: In Support of Wags and Walks Rescue
*Consumer Comment: Lesley Does Amazing work
*Consumer Comment: Absolutely Absurd
*General Comment: wags and w
*Consumer Comment: Un True! Lesley is the Real Deal!!!
*Consumer Comment: Lesley Brog Rocks!
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: I am the Founder Of Wags and Walks
*General Comment: Lesley brog is a fraud
*Consumer Comment: Completely untrue...
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Search Tips#1 Consumer Comment
Wags and Walks saves lives & Does it right
AUTHOR: betsy rosenfeld - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, October 18, 2012
It is despicable that someone would come on this site and slander Lesley and the work that she does with lie after lie, and then hide behind an anonymous and clearly bogus name.
Rescue is a tough road and we all have issues with others at some point or another. But when you take this route, it is the dogs that suffer.
Shame on on you 'Jessica' for your bogus claim.
#2 General Comment
A Life Saved...
AUTHOR: Samantha - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A few people notified Lesley's organization of this amazing dog, and right before he was to be put down, she rescued him! I offered to take him to my apartment that day, and he was the light of my life for a while until he found a more long-term foster. Since then, he has found an amazing forever home with a really nice couple. Without Wags and Walks, that sweet soul would not be walking this earth today.
Lesley reimbursed me for all the things I purchased for Scotty while he was in my care, like a collar, food, treats, etc. She is not a fraud -- she has helped a ton of fur babies and is well respected among Cali rescues.
#3 Consumer Comment
Jessica~ claiming all rebuttals are false
AUTHOR: Theresa Dornberg - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
#4 General Comment
Someone sounds jealous.. Keep up the good work Lesley!
AUTHOR: Heather R. - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
#5 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Jessica-Lets hear your facts
AUTHOR: lesley - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
#6 General Comment
Complete garbage!
AUTHOR: Friend of Lesley - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
She is fastidious when doing home checks and will not pull a dog from a shelter without knowing exactly where it is going.
I've seen her request temperament tests numerous times, and continually follow up on them if they're not forthcoming.
She routinely drives to out-of-the-way shelters to save forgotten dogs - and often picks up another one or two while there, because she cannot bear to see them left behind.
One dog she rescued had to be carried up and down the stairs in the temporary foster's apartment building because it was so scared and had never seen stairs before! The foster was an experienced but very slightly built person - the second she called Lesley, Lesley got in her car and drove over to help her. The dog was placed into a great forever home shortly thereafter.
Lesley follows up with her fosters and their dogs to check on their health and happiness.
She has saved around 200 dogs! I honestly don't know where these outright lies are coming from, but in my experience Lesley has done - and continues to do - life-saving work!
#7 Consumer Comment
Wags & Walks
AUTHOR: laural - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
About 6 months ago, Lesley rescued a female Pitbull who was just about to be euthanized and gave birth to puppies on the table. Lesley recued them all, took care of them and found them all loving homes. My friends adopted one of these puppies and he's now a happy, loving 6 month boy. She does not make money doing these rescues, in fact, I'm certain she loses money covering expenses out of her own pocket. This is just one story of the many rescues that Lesley.
How exactly are you an unsuspected foster, if you agree to foster, you know what you're in store for. People like you should be stopped, you are clearly crazy and should start taking your medication again.
#8 General Comment
untrue
AUTHOR: Andrew - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
Lesley works nonstop to save dogs and to better their future. She has saved well over 100 dogs in the last two years with only the limited funding that she receives from contributions. This feat is incredible , but is superhuman when in addition that these dogs are in great homes with families that love their adopted dogs. Lesley has an amazing ability to find sweet, loving and friendly tempered dogs and match them with families that possess the same traits. It is uneducated, insulting and ridiculous to say that Lesley uses any of the donated funds on anything , but the dogs she has saved. Our house and car has experienced a great deal of damage from having almost all of the dogs she has saved live at our house and yet we have never used a penny of that money to repair anything.
#9 General Comment
support for lesley and walks and wags
AUTHOR: kellyn - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
I am very involved with the rescue community in Los Angeles and have worked side by side with Lesley on many occasions in the past two years. She is deeply commited to saving animals.
She has never, ever, been "kicked out" of a rescue organization. And her organization is, in fact, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit.
Lesley is not "unemployed". She has the means to follow her passion.
It is upsetting that this report (however poorly written) might incorrectly influence anyone. By slandering Lesley all that is accomplished is that even more animals are left in the shelter to die alone.
This report against Walks and Wags is categorically false and should be removed. Slander is a serious crime and whoever submitted this report might want to consider the consequences of such a malicious and deliberately false statement.
Plus your grammar is appalling.
#10 Consumer Comment
Dear Jessica-
AUTHOR: mumuv3 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
#11 General Comment
Lesley you are a liar
AUTHOR: jessica - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 15, 2012
#12 Consumer Comment
Lesley is amazing
AUTHOR: allie - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
She does in fact keep in touch with her rescues, follows through, schedules meetings, etc to make sure everyone is a good fit with everyone's best interest at heart. I watched first hand Lesley rescue a beautiful, sweet pit who she soon found out was pregnant with 8 puppies. Lesley did not give up at any point to make sure mama and every last puppy was happy, healthy and adopted to the best homes including their sweet mama, who she actually just recently visited! It saddens me to read about her in this negative light because I feel I have a great judge of character and Lesley is a genuine person who runs this organization with nothing but love.
And considering she has a full house and family to take care of shows me her heart and intentions are in the right place. I cannot fathom that someone had the audacity to write this sad, untrue article. Clearly it must be a personal thing, I don't know why you would take out your anger on the animals because at the end of the day, they suffer most. I just hope that people who don't know Lesley and her Wags & Walks non-profit organization take the time to get to know her and what she is truly all about. I promise you will realize that this accusation is the farthest from the truth. I would 100% recommend Wags & Walks to any animal lover looking to add to their family. Lesley you are amazing, keep loving all these sweet animals, you are forever changing their life.
#13 Consumer Comment
Wags and Walks - Legit Rescue Doing Good Work!
AUTHOR: JL - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
There is no money rescue. If anything, rescue sucks money out of you/your organization. No matter how much you are able to fundraise, there are never enough funds. Lesley always wants to do more to help the dogs and the rescue community and many dogs are living today, that otherwise wolud have been euthanized, with wonderful Forever Families thanks to Wags and Walks.
Clearly, whomever wrote this article is an ill-informed, angry, mean-spirited individual who simply wants to hurt Lesley. Anyone who knows Lesley and who is familiar with her rescue work knows this post to be totally fabricated.
#14 General Comment
Could NOT BE MORE UNTRUE!
AUTHOR: hillary - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
It AMAZES me that an article can be written and posted online with NO FACTS. Just an opinion. An opinion of someone who clearly has a personal issue with Leslie and has way too much time on their hands. Every person I know in the rescue community (and I know a lot) say nothing but wonderful things about Lesley and the work she does. I would LOVE to know who wrote this article. LOVE. Come forward. let's chat. I am sure whatever is upsetting you could be resolved.
#15 Consumer Comment
WAGS AND WALKS
AUTHOR: Vickie - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
#16 Consumer Comment
I *heart* Lesley and Wags & Walks
AUTHOR: doglova - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
#17 Consumer Comment
In Support of Wags and Walks Rescue
AUTHOR: Theresa - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
I am also offended at the comment that Home Checks are never done. Well I just Volunteered to do a Home Check for Wags and Walks and I did a complete, competent job to be sure the new Home was a Perfect fit. And it was! Another Rescued Dog is now living in a Loving Home.
I fully Support Wags and Walks without a second thought! I will be by their side to help in any way I can to Save any and all Dogs from the Shelter. That's what is the Goal here and False accusations only Hurt the Dog in such dire need of a Home and Love!
#18 Consumer Comment
Lesley Does Amazing work
AUTHOR: mumuv3 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
#19 Consumer Comment
Absolutely Absurd
AUTHOR: Nicole - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Wags and Walks rescues countless dogs from some of the worst shelters in LA. I can say, from seeing this woman in action that she works for little to no money, often loses money on her rescues and works completely and 100 percent with an attitude of love and passion for these dogs. I am just sick that somebody could write such terrible and untrue things about such a positive non-profit.
There are far too many animals being euthanized every day in this country as a result of selfishness, ignorance and irresponsibility. Stop accusing this non-profit that is making a huge difference, and start directing your energies to making a difference on your own.
Wags and Walks is an incredible non-profit, and I speak from experience with them. We could all learn a thing or two from this woman. If I know one thing, this won't get her down. It will inspire her to work that much harder for these animals. And, for that, I am endlessly inspired.
#20 General Comment
wags and w
AUTHOR: Jan S - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
#21 Consumer Comment
Un True! Lesley is the Real Deal!!!
AUTHOR: KZ - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
But she cannot to it alone.We all need to do our part. To have someone post such unbelievable lies is so hurtful. Hopefully the negative attention will turn around to something positive for Wags and Walks,and Lesley will be able to continue on her wonderful journey saving lives,educating and making families complete with their fury friends. If I ever need help or want to adopted another dog,Wags and Walks is the ONLY place for me!
#22 Consumer Comment
Lesley Brog Rocks!
AUTHOR: partyde5 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
#23 REBUTTAL Owner of company
I am the Founder Of Wags and Walks
AUTHOR: lesley - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
To set the record straight, Wags and Walks IS a 501C3 dog rescue organization that I founded 2 years age. I have NEVER been kicked out of any rescue organization, in fact I still help and work with all the reputable ones in my are area. I am in this for my relentless love of animals and usually end up with pitbulls who are the most challenging to get adopted but there are so many and they break my heart. I rarely adopt out of state in less it makes perfect sense for the particular dog. Every penny raised goes back into the medical care, transport, food, supplies etc for each animal. An article like this is not only hurtful personally but potentially slows down my ability to continue saving animals, my true passion.
#24 General Comment
Lesley brog is a fraud
AUTHOR: jessica - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 14, 2012
#25 Consumer Comment
Completely untrue...
AUTHOR: cdscores - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, October 12, 2012

