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THE TRUTH ABOUT WAGMOR PETS

THE TRUTH ABOUT WAGMOR PETSTHE TRUTH ABOUT WAGMOR PETS

REALLY WANT TO HELP DOGS IN NEED OF RESCUE?

Open your mind and open your heart to the dogs marked for ' euthanasia'   within the shelter system.   Some dogs only have a matter of hours before being put to death.


None are puppies, but they are very deserving of love and warm place to sleep. 

Dogs Cleared for Euthanization

WAGMOR IS DOING LESS THAN YOU MAY THINK TO HELP DOGS.

A LOT LESS.

The goal of this website is NOT to embarrass Los Angeles Animal Care & Control or discredit  the Rescue Community; they are not to blame for the unethical actions of Wagmor Pets in breaking the law. 


Unfortunately, Wagmor Pets has been clever and effective in deceiving the public. As previously stated, yes, Wagmor does rescue some dogs. However, most puppies put up for adoption are purchased from backyard breeders found on Craigslist. Melissa Bacelar has an extensive history of buying puppies that goes back years. Puppies are much easier to adopt and far more lucrative. This has led to multiple lawsuits filed against Wagmor due to puppies receiving inadequate medical care and eventually dying of Parvo. 


Once the truth about Wagmor Pets is common knowledge, there will be severe consequences for the rescue community.  In the past, new policies and procedures have been implemented by Animal Services, which makes it far more difficult for animals to be rescued from shelters.  The dogs always suffer the worst consequences. 


The reason Melissa Bacelar continues to operate successfully, is because others active in rescue understand that Bacelar's actions negatively impact us all.  This has provided her cover.  The rescue community knows this will have a negative outcome for us all. 


I implore Animal Control, when identifying an appropriate course of action for Wagmor Pets, please don't be hasty and over correct, negatively impacting rescue partnerships within the shelter system, implementing new restrictions,  limiting Rescue Partners  pull rights, which decrease animal populations within the shelter system.  


We must work together; otherwise, the dogs are doomed to living in a cage or euthanasia. 

NOW THAT YOU KNOW IT, SHARE IT!

Due to the litigious nature of Melissa Bacelar and her ruthless team of attorneys who are paid with your donations dollars,  this website may not last much longer.


All website contain is in the public domain; please feel free to share without concern of handling confidential records.  


No one likes to get swindled but you still want to know when it happens.


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MISREPRESENTING DOG RESCUE HARMS ANIMALS IN NEED OF RESCUE

Dogs aren't Wagmor's only victims, so are donors, adopters, and supporters.

Our goal is to educate and inform potential donors and adopters.


Adopt animals from a legitimate rescue or, better yet, directly from an animal shelter.   

Animals in the Animal Shelter System are most at risk of being euthanized. 

Please see our Rescue Resources Page for helpful information. 


Tips submitted through website will be fully vetted and require document to support any claims made.   This website isn't a tool for rumors or retaliation; it is meant to inform potential adopters.


This website is a compilation of records and reviews in the public domain. 

Allegedly Wagmor Pets Buys Puppies from Backyard Breeders

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allegations made against MELISSA BACELAR, FOUNDER OF WAGMOR

Buys From Backyard Breeders

Neglects to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Puppies Before Adoption

Uses Dog Rescue and Charitable Organization to Embezzle Funds

Melissa Bacelar and Wagmor Pets have more inventory of "surrendered" or "abandoned" puppies than the entire LA County Animal Service System.  


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Uses Dog Rescue and Charitable Organization to Embezzle Funds

Neglects to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Puppies Before Adoption

Uses Dog Rescue and Charitable Organization to Embezzle Funds

Melissa Bacelar uses "rescue" as a commodity and 501 c 3 status to collect, literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations for her own personal use.  

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Neglects to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Puppies Before Adoption

Neglects to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Puppies Before Adoption

Neglects to Provide Adequate Medical Care to Puppies Before Adoption

Please review court documents and lawsuit of 8 different people who adopted dogs that suffered from serious fatal & contagious conditions.  All but one died.  

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First Amended Class action complaint wagmor

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allegations of Wagmor's unethical rescue practices

Sends Older Less Adoptable Dogs to Shelters & Other Rescues

Reports Adopters Who Speak Out Against Wagmor to Animal Control

Reports Adopters Who Speak Out Against Wagmor to Animal Control

When Wagmor imports dogs from Mexico or gets dogs from a 'hoarding situation', Ms. Bacelar sends the older, less adoptable dogs to other shelters & rescues up north, keeping the puppies.  Often these have serious medical issues and in bad condition. 

Reports Adopters Who Speak Out Against Wagmor to Animal Control

Reports Adopters Who Speak Out Against Wagmor to Animal Control

Reports Adopters Who Speak Out Against Wagmor to Animal Control

After learning of their new puppy had Parvo severe that the pup had to be euthanized, the adopter spoke out on social media.  Ms. Bacelar allegedly had one of her employees report the adopters to Animal Control for animal abuse. 


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Celebrity Adoptions & Support

Reports Adopters Who Speak Out Against Wagmor to Animal Control

Celebrities Promoting Wagmor, Distract from and Mask the Dark Underbelly of Operations:

Celebrities provide Melissa Bacelar credibility and cover for the fraud she commits.    Ellen Degeneres,  Chrissy Teigen, Kris Jenner, Maya Rudolph, & others.  These dogs were purchased for you and not rescued from a neglectful situation.  


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Celebrities Promoting Wagmor, Distract from and Mask the Dark Underbelly of Operations:

Desperate Owners Seeking Help to Treat Dying Dogs Forced to Execute Non-Disclosure Agreements

Celebrities Promoting Wagmor, Distract from and Mask the Dark Underbelly of Operations:

a. dogs are being purchased and passed off as “rescues,” and dogs are notbeing seen by a licensed veterinarian prior to sale;

b. dogs are being medically treated by an unlicensed individual in her home in lieu of proper veterinary care;

c. puppies exposed to parvovirus and distemper are going home with unsuspecting new owners and immediately being diagnosed with canine parvovirus;

d. puppies are dying and BACELAR is placing blame on the adopters;

e. BACELAR is laundering money meant for WAGMOR PETS NON-PROFIT to her for profit business, THE WAGMOR, and living lavishly;

f. desperate owners who are seeking help from BACELAR to treat their illand dying dogs are being forced to execute non-disclosure agreements in order to receive assistance;

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Allegations against Ms. Bacelar Includes Misappropriation of Donations

Desperate Owners Seeking Help to Treat Dying Dogs Forced to Execute Non-Disclosure Agreements

Desperate Owners Seeking Help to Treat Dying Dogs Forced to Execute Non-Disclosure Agreements

THE WAGMOR’s bank account and uses the funds for her personal expenses. For example, high end clothing and shoes for her and her children (Gucci included),gardening for her home, pool care for her home, tutoring for her children, trips to a MedSpa, LaMer skin products, video games from GameStop, a monthly Peloton membership, vacation

rentals with AirBnB, shoes from Nike, snowboard rentals, orders from www.getroman.com,  toys for her children and meals while on vacation at Big Bear Lake, her husband’s Audi, school tuition for her children, barbershop haircuts, nail salons, dentistry, housekeeping for her home, camp for her children, and exorbitant monies have been spent throwing lavish birthday parties for her children. 



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Desperate Owners Seeking Help to Treat Dying Dogs Forced to Execute Non-Disclosure Agreements

Desperate Owners Seeking Help to Treat Dying Dogs Forced to Execute Non-Disclosure Agreements

Desperate Owners Seeking Help to Treat Dying Dogs Forced to Execute Non-Disclosure Agreements

Allegedly Wagmor Adopts Out Puppies with Parvo. When the adopter reaches out to Ms. Bacelar reporting serious medical concerns, she either pretends she doesn't know anything about it, states no other puppies show signs of illness, or turns around and blames it on the adopter.  She continues to adopt out litter mates while exposing healthy puppies to puppies with Parvo.  The majority of these alleged occurrences have a sad outcome resulting in the death of the puppy.



Desperate owners who are seeking help from BACELAR to treat their ill and dying dogs are being forced to execute non-disclosure agreements in order to receive assistance.




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Misrepresents Rescue Dog's Story For Increased Donations

Misrepresents Rescue Dog's Story For Increased Donations

Misrepresents Rescue Dog's Story For Increased Donations

The more dramatic of stories, such as an animal is in immediate threat of euthanization, serious cases of abuse or severe medical conditions - the more donations come in.  Ms. Bacelar exaggerates the backstory of a dog or outright falsifies  stories. 

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Wagmor's Charitable Status is Delinquent

Misrepresents Rescue Dog's Story For Increased Donations

Misrepresents Rescue Dog's Story For Increased Donations

 A charitable organization that is not in good standing with the Registry of Charitable Trusts may not operate or solicit donations in California. (Cal. Code of Regs., tit. 11, § 999.9.4.) 


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Proof of Buying Puppies

Misrepresents Rescue Dog's Story For Increased Donations

Proof of Buying Puppies

 Communication of Ms. Bacelar Negotiating Price for Puppies.  By creating a market demand, puppy mill operators are incentivized by profit. 



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RECORD LIBRARY

Celebrity Adoptions Provide Increased Media Further Promoting Wagmor Pets

Proof of Buying Puppies

Review Court Records, Secretary of State Filings, IRS Records, Records from Attorney General, & Discovery from Litigation

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Adoption Fees Higher than Allowed by State Law

Celebrity Adoptions Provide Increased Media Further Promoting Wagmor Pets

Celebrity Adoptions Provide Increased Media Further Promoting Wagmor Pets

In the state of California, adoption fees of rescue dogs can not exceed $500


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Celebrity Adoptions Provide Increased Media Further Promoting Wagmor Pets

Celebrity Adoptions Provide Increased Media Further Promoting Wagmor Pets

Celebrity Adoptions Provide Increased Media Further Promoting Wagmor Pets

Celebrities good intentions have also been taken advantage of.  


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PROOF of Melissa Bacelar Buying Puppies

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Yelp review of Wagmor Pets

Celebrity adoptions provide cover from SCRUTINY

Celebrity Adoptions Provide Ms. Bacelar with Press Increasing Donations Through Media

  • dogs are being purchased and passed off as “rescues,” and dogs are not-being seen by a licensed veterinarian prior to sale; 


  • dogs are being medically treated by an unlicensed individual in her home in lieu of proper veterinary care; 


  •  puppies exposed to parvovirus and distemper are going home with unsuspecting new owners and immediately being diagnosed with canine parvovirus; 


  • puppies are dying and BACELAR is placing blame on the adopters; 


  • BACELAR is laundering money meant for WAGMOR PETS NON-PROFIT to her for profit business, THE WAGMOR, and living lavishly; 


  • desperate owners who are seeking help from BACELAR to treat their ill and dying dogs are being forced to execute non-disclosure agreements in order to receive assistance;

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Celebrities promoting BACELAR, THE WAGMOR, and WAGMOR PETS NON-PROFIT, distract from and mask the dark underbelly of BACELAR’s operations

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"rant of the day" - The Greed of VETERINArians

The hypocrisy is overwhelming, especially considering the allegations of misappropriate of donation funds for personal expenses and lavish lifestyle. 

BREAKING NEWS - CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT:

Violation of Bus. & Prof. Code $ 17200et seq.  / Violation of Bus. & Prof. Code $ 17500et seg.

Violation of Cal. Commercial Code 82313. /  Negligence Per SeFraud - Intentional Misrepresentation

Fraud - Concealment /   Negligent Misrepresentation

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Wagmor Buys Puppies - Calls itself "A Rescue"

Wagmor admits to getting puppies from Craigslist and calls them "rescues."  


Melissa Bacelar perpetuates the homeless dog problem in Los Angeles.  


Buying dogs from backyard breeders/puppy mills incentivizes these terrible breeders to keep breeding.  

    

ECONOMICS 101: SIMPLE SUPPLY & DEMAND


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Ms. Melissa bacelar purchasing puppies off craigslist - communication with seller


Case Number: BC598098 CATHY GREEN ET AL VS MELISSA BACELAR

SIX PLAINTIFFS (ADOPTERS) SUE MELISSA BACELAR, 5/6 DOGS DIED

Melissa Bacelar buys many of her puppies from puppy mills and adopts them out as "rescue dogs".  She charges $650-$2000 per adoption.  Many of the puppies are sick, many have died.  Look up the lawsuits brought against her for negligence and fraud.  LACOURT.org

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COURT RECORDS - additional Pleadings on *records* page

In order to be fair and represent both sides of the story, we not only included the complaints filed against Ms. Bacelar in a court of law, but also the Defendants responses. Our credibility could be in question without providing both sides of the argument.

VERIFIED THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT Case Number- BC598098 CATHY GREEN ET AL VS MELISSA BACELAR ET AL (pdf)

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VERIFIED SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Case Number- BC598098 CATHY GREEN ET AL VS MELISSA BACELAR ET AL (pdf)

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VERIFIED COMPLAINT Case Number- BC598098 CATHY GREEN ET AL VS MELISSA BACELAR ET AL (pdf)

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ANSWER TO COMPLAINT (pdf)

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Case Number- 15V00995 HENRIQUEZ, WILLIAM VS LUCKY PUPPY RESCUE AND RETAIL (pdf)

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Case Number- 21STCV42715 ELLIE MOSSER VS WYLDERS HOLISTIC PET CENTER INC, ET AL. (pdf)

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Case Number- BC598098 CATHY GREEN ET AL VS MELISSA BACELAR ET AL (pdf)

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Case Number- LS026951 BACELAR, MELISSA VS. WRIGHT, KIMBERLY (pdf)

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Case Number- LS027243 BACELAR, MELISSA VS. FLANNERY, AMY (pdf)

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WYLDERS FOUNDATION TAX FILING 2016 (pdf)

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WYLDERS FOUNDATION TAX FILING 2017 (pdf)

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ANSWER TO VERIFIED COMPLAINT (pdf)

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Case No- 21STCV42715 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES (pdf)

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Case No.- 21STCV42715 PLAINTIFF AND CROSS-DEFENDANT ELLIE MOSSER’S ANSWER TO WYLDER’S HOLISTIC PET CENTER INC, WAGMOR PETS, AND MELISSA BACELAR’S UNVERIFIED CROSSCOMPLAINT (pdf)

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Case No.- 21STCV42715 [Assigned to- Judge John P. Doyle, Dept 58] DEFENDANTS’ ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT 1 (pdf)

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STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH

IN HER OWN WORDS...BY MELISSA BACELAR

Communication between Ms. Bacelar and Adopters. 5 of the 6 DIED. Ms. Bacelar pretends she knows nothing of it, tries to blame it on adopter, denies any of the other puppies in the litter are sick, however she knows of another death, and uses the terminal medical condition to raise donations.  

WAGMOR PETS YELP REVIEWS

    Frequently Asked Questions

    To educate the public.    


    YES! We spoke directly to Ms. Melissa Bacelar about our concerns; we wanted to give her an opportunity to clarify questions surrounding her rescue practices. She wasn't forthcoming. We expressed that we hope she takes time to consider the ethical implications and the long-term consequences of her actions. 


    No. We are not trying to bully or disparage Ms. Bacelar.   Our goal to educate and inform the public.  


    The short answer is yes.  It is similar to money laundering; mix dirty money with clean money.  Same process is used at Wagmor.  They mix legitimate dogs that require rescue in with paid for puppies. 


    Does Wagmor save dogs?   The short answer is yes.  That is the most difficult part of this.   However, that doesn't excuse the reckless conduct that has been alleged.  It is similar to money laundering; mix dirty money with clean money.  Same process is used at Wagmor.  They mix legitimate dogs that require rescue in with paid for puppies.  


    Yes. All dogs deserve good homes.  The problem with buying dogs from puppy mills and backyard breeders is it creates a market demand therefore incentivizing the puppy mill operators through profit.  This does not solve the root of the problem - it exacerbates it.  Plus it just down right dirty predatory behavior. 


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