Allerca Lifestyle Pet Rip-Off

Hello Tanci and Bob,

I have paid for but not yet received an Allerca cat and would like to learn more about your experiences with Lifestyle Pets.

If you are willing to call me, my number is 917 806 9421. Many thanks.

How does it stand now? Have you received a kitten or a refund?

Will call this weekend.

To date, no cat and no refund and no comment from Allerca.

Just got another email from them about the price increase:

Perhaps they are reigning in folks like me that were on the fence about going in debt for a pet. This is the way to do it..

PRICE INCREASE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HYPOALLERGENIC CATS AND DOGS

Just a reminder that due to a general increase in our costs at all levels, we will be increasing the price of our hypoallergenic kittens and puppies effective September 1, 2008 as follows:
ALLERCA GD increases from $5,950 to $7,900
CHAKAN GD increases from $10,900 to $13,750
ASHERA GD increases from $31,000 to $37,000

JABARI GD (hypoallergenic dog) increases from $15,000 to $17,750
Please note that international pricing (non US) will also increase as follows:
ALLERCA GD increases from $7,900 to $9,590
CHAKAN GD increases from $14,900 to $18,950
ASHERA GD increases from $35,000 to $42,000

JABARI GD (hypoallergenic dog) increases from $21,000 to $24,000

If you wish to purchase any of our hypoallergenic pets prior to the price increase you can pay by credit card by visiting http://shop.lifestylepets.com ; alternatively, please contact us at sales@lifestylepets.com if you wish to pay by direct deposit or wire transfer. Please visit www.lifestylepets.com for additional information.

A CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

We ask our clients to tell us about their experience with their hypoallergenic pets. Here is one testimonial:

"Maggie.. That's the kitty's name. Pick up was purrrrrfect. One week later she owned the house and still does. She is everything we hoped for and more. Playful, loving and a very, very good kitty. No allergy issues at all. Your company has brought a life long dream to my daughter. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! It was worth the wait." Craig S and Family

We have also enclose photos of Maggie.

Thanks for the info. Complaints filed!

Hi,everyone,
I am worried also. We paid premium payment in August 2007, We were supposed to of had our kitten by now. And well surprise we don't. We are still waiting...Now it's supposed to be September...I really hope we haven't been had because we will use litigation. To those that have delt w/Allerca in the past...Did you ever get your money back? Hey, maybe we should all go in together...LOL. I am just so frustrated...I have a child that has allergies and we've been telling all 3 of our children about this kitty and we have nothing to show for it as of yet. I don't want my children to be heart broken. :-(

The guy that started this has a history of taking in a bunch of money and the skipping out. Read the Wiki pages.

They are now listed as Unsatisfactory at the BBB. Search for Lifestyle Pets. They are listed twice in Delaware. FILE COMPLAINTS! Also, this Brodie guy has started another cash and run scam!
http://www.webcitation.org/5aTOfrf9c

I would also suggest that all involved go here and submit your info for a class action Lawsuit. Lawyers shop complaints posted here. I would file under Allerca Lifestyle Pets. http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/

If you paid via credit card, contest the charge before it is too late!!!

And looks like he changed his name and is on to another scam: http://www.webcitation.org/5aTPBhq1H
More:
http://www.webcitation.org/5aTPS63mi
His own web site to talk himself up:
http://www.simonbrodie.com/index.html

"Among Brodie's more recent woes, last year Allerca was suspended from doing business in California because the company had failed to pay state taxes since 2004. And three former Brodie employees won judgments last year against Allerca and another Brodie company, Cyntegra, for about $220,000 in unpaid salaries and severance.

The attorney for one of the employees, San Diegan Brendan O'Dwyer, testified before the California Labor Commission that Allerca had “a lot of cash flow problems and has tried to skirt its responsibilities in a number of ways,” according to court records. "
http://www.webcitation.org/5aTQ7wlxs

Tanci-
Could you please post your email...I am not in litigation as of yet, and don't want my phone number posted yet, but I will post it later once our "new" date hasn't been met.
If you leave your email I will contact you and give you my number.
Sincerely,
Terry

You may email me at ripoffallerca@hotmail.com

Talk to you soon,
Tanci

Hello everyone.
Allerca is a scam. As you might know by now, Simon Brodie(now, Simon Carradan. Check it out:http://www.carradanskis.com/), has a very long criminal history that started back in 1994, or maybe even earlier. I have paid 6000 dollars for a kitten, and got it nearly 2,5 years later, after endless excuses from Allerca, or shall I say Simon. Looks like there is no one else in that company. He answers the phone in customer service, sales, and every other department you can call. He has multiple cell phone numbers, that all. Anyway, the cat was NOT hypoallergenic. I had severe symptoms, and I had to send her back. I don't know, if I will get my money back. I wouldn't count on it.
The cat came sick, and I spend quite a bit of money on a vet. Also, there was NO paperwork indicating that the cat came from allerca. It was some Californian breeder. Now, I don't even know what's going to happen to my cat... Its possible that they put those cats down, when they are no use to them. Simon told me that its very expensive to keep them at their "facility".
That guy is making tons of money on people's inability to have animals.
Do you want to know what happens to your money and why it takes so long to get a cat? Very simple. First of all, respectable business doesn't charge you untill they ship the product. So, Simon takes your money, puts it into a high interest yield accounts, or what's most likely, invests it into something very profitable. At the end, even if you get a refund from that scambag, he still make huge profit on you, because you getting back excact ammount you paid years back(you actually losing money that way). So far, I don't know anybody who got a refund...
If you need ANY information about allerca, please ask. I know a lot about them. I'll keep checking back.

For those who have general interest:

http://www.messybeast.com/asheras.htm (most accurate).


http://www.itchmo.com/ceo-with-sordid-past-linked-to-flexpetz-dog-sharing-service-2018

http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Brodie_Simon_1140845685.aspx

Hi, Andrey,

So, when if I may ask did you receive your kitten in reference to actually getting pictures? We got pictures 2 weeks ago and our date of delivery is the end of September - I am kinda nervous about this whole thing. I wish there was an easy way just to get our money back. It says in the contract I think that it supposed to come with papers. But I do know that I found out that they were no longer sending out allergy test kits.

Terry,
It took Allerca about 3 month to send me the kitten, after sending me pictures. Simon had endless excuses...
I didn't say that my cat came without papers. I said that there was no indication that it came from allerca. I came with papers from some Californian breeder... No DNA certificate, of course...
They stopped sending allergy test kits, because its a scam, and a lot of people were tested positive. So, Simon was loosing money...
As soon as I brought the cat in my house, I started to have allergies. Simon was telling me that its going to go away, and its very normal to have allergies for the first few days, and so on... I had the cat for almost two month, and the symptoms just got worse.
Did I mention, that I couldn't send the cat back for like 3 weeks, because she needed a health certificate to fly. And I couldn't get that certificate, because she was sick. Redundant cycle. So, I ended up spending tons of money on antibiotics, and vet services. And at the end I had to pay for a plane ticket to send her back, because Simon refused to do that. He told me, that he will reimburse me for all expenses, but I seriously doubt it.

Here is one more thing that I forgot to mention... They sent me the wrong cat!!!! Not the one I picked!!!!

I shipped my cat to the address listed below:

8750 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Andrey,

After you received your pictures- did he allocate a specific one to you and then it took 3 months after that? That's crazy. I know if that happens to us we will be very upset. We had one "allocated" to us 1 week ago and were told the end of September- so we'll see. I hope you get your money back. It's so frustrating.

Simon is the only person within the company we ever spoke to also. When we were able to reach him he seemed genuine, gave us his cell number and seemed "real". But, after each promised date passed he had one excuse after another.
When we look back at it now we feel very foolish. We just let our hearts and hopes get ahead of us.
Tanci & Bob

p.s. To date we haven't received our money back nor a kitten. Only excuses and the threat if we posted our experiences on the web we would hear from his lawyer.

Terry, Tanci, and Bob,

I assume that you all have allergies. In that case, you shouldn't worry about anything, but your refund, because there are NO hypoallergenic cats. So, it doesn't matter how long it’s going to take you to get the kitten, and how long Simon is going to bs you, to get the most out of our money. Bottom line is that you WILL be allergic to the allerca cat. There is no technology at this time that can actually create hypoallergenic cats. No one can play with complex DNA. It's been proven by labs all over the world, and in the US. Besides, Simon is no scientist… I wish I never got my cat, because I got attached to her, and it was very painful to send her back, especially when you don't know what those bastards are going to do with her.

Simon gave us ridiculous excuses... to the point where it was funny. Bad weather, or black spots on the sun. I'm not kidding you! Sometimes he would just disappear for 2 weeks, and then say something like he left his cell phone at home, and didn't see your call. Since you can’t verify anything he says, and he knows about it, he can make up any excuse he wants. But I can assure you that in 2,5 years of waiting, delivery was rescheduled AT LEAST 20 times. I shipped my cat back about 3 weeks ago. No refund yet…

I’ve heard that Simon is using some shady breeder to make cats that are based on Siberian breed. Even in that case, cat is not worth more than 500 bucks. So it defeats the purpose, meaning that even if you receive the cat and have mild symptoms, it’s not because it a hypoallergenic cat. Regardless of outcome, you are being scammed. Before, I purchased allerca kitten, I had a Siberian cat for almost 8 years, before she died. Siberian cats are 30% allergen free. So, what I had to do, is to pick one that falls into 30% of allegen free cats. I simply went to the local breeder, and chose my first cat. The fist one didn’t work. I went through 4 kittens before I got the one without allergens. It worked! Eight years, with no problems!

Anyway, getting back to Simon. I wouldn’t worry about his treats. He is bluffing. He is not legit, so his lawyers won’t be fighting with everybody over some silly stuff. On the other side, I would be careful to what you say to him. That’s physical evidence, in case you have to take him to court. Don’t speak to him at all. He is scamming people since 1994, and he is not locked up yet. That means he is working within the system. He probably has legal staff that keeps finding backdoors and holes in US constitution. In that case you are legally scammed and can’t do much about it. My advice is to talk to your lawyer before you do anything. You might need a top notch lawyer for this case.

I don’t know how Allerca processes payments now, but at the time of my purchase they took check, no credit cards. So I can’t just call my bank and cancel that transaction. It will have to be done through court system. Claim courts are very slow, it can take you years to fight your case, not mentioning time any money. And the outcome is unpredictable. Simon knows that, and knows that not a lot of people are ready to go for it. I have to give it to Simon, he is very good at what he does.
I wish there were more info online 2,5 years ago. I did my research, but didn’t find anything.

Andrey

To everyone...

it still does not hurt to atleast get an attorney to write a letter and just writing a letter isn't that expensive- especially when you've already blown thousands. I personally will contact the Rachael Ray show and all of the other news affilates that aired the promo. and let them know that I saw it on their network and even if they don't do anything..it still gets the word out. After all doing nothing at all is far worse. Hopefully by this website being here it will help someone else at the very least. But it took some digging to find it though.

Andrey

Did he verify that he actually got the cat back?

Andrey,

How old was the kitten (supposidly) when you got the pictures?

Andrey,

Good. Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones. We still have 2 more weeks. Please let us know how it pans out. I will keep in touch also.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20061025/news_1b25allerca.html

Terry,
Most likely, you will end up sending the cat back. Unfortunately.

Keep in touch.

Still Waiting...

When were you supposed to receive your cat?
Mine is due in 2 weeks if I'm lucky.

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No, was told I would be getting an email with pictures, but have not received anything yet.

Well, we just go our delivery confirmation.
Will keep you updated.

Did you det anything else from Allerca, besides delivery confirmation? Instructions, or other information?

Daniel

What's your story? Are you on a waiting list?

When is your "delivery" date?

I'm one of the few who (finally) got my Allerca/Lifestyles cat and, I have to say, she's wonderful: playful, affectionate, smart, and, as of having her for 4 weeks, giving my extremely allergic husband no reactions. Granted, dander could build up over time and we could experience a big emotional setback, but we've already got mega HEPA filters running as prophylactics.

Now, let me state right here that I am no fan of the way SB runs his business and, even though we have our kitty, it was a painful process getting her.

Like others, we suffered many setbacks, and it was only because I assaulted him with phone calls (beginning 3 months before the actual final due date) that we finally got her. In our case, we had "only" five reschedules and our cat was delivered one month after the term of our agreement ended. After seeing the photos, we received her about two months later. We have never received our medical paperwork, and now I have our vet working on it.

All this said, the advice I have for those still interested in receiving their kitten is:

1. Don't bother with e-mailing them. You'll get no response for weeks, if then, and never get any dates pinned down.

2. Get on the phone and call every day for at least two weeks, sounding increasingly peeved, alluding to the fact that a customer with so much money in their bank deserves better, etc. If you get too hostile, though, Simon won't pay any attention. If you're whiny enough, though, he will want to get you off his back and, eventually, you might get on the radar.

3) When you're actually on the phone with him, don't sound angry. Just play along, asking when you'll see the photos and when, after then, you'll get your cat. Follow up, follow up. When you get that feeling that you need to nudge, do so -- day after day on voicemail.

I need to let you know that I HATE being an annoying customer, and I don't think I ever was pushed to behave like one when dealing with any company before. Am I sorry I did? Not in the slightest. In this case, it is the squeeky wheel....

Good luck!

One of the Few

Daniel,

When was your delivery date? or have you gotten that yet?

One of the few...
thanks so much for the encouragement.

Terry,

Congratulations on the first step -- actally getting the kitten! I'll keep my fingers crossed that it all continues on the right track.

- One of the Few

People are assembling a class-action lawsuit against SB in MT. Soon he will be out of business.

Didn't know if it was due to the cats or payments, rent, etc?

Andrey,

What were your first symptoms when you brought the kitten home? I just took my son off of his zyrtec so I am sure w/in a week and a little bit we will know. I was trying to guard against the fall allergies but I am sure that there will be a distinct difference between the outdoor allergies and the cat. And have you heard anything from Simon yet?

Elliot and Misty,

Have you both dealt with Allerca also?

I bought 2 "fast track cats" 4/2007 as a suprirse for my allergic husband. He was NOT happy and so we decided against going forward with the cats 8/07. Simon promised our refund by 1/08, then 2/08, then 4/08... We have no refund. We have no cats. I filed a complaint with the BBB in Delaware. Simon agreed to resolve our dispute if I withdrew my complaint. I said I would after my refund (or cats). I still have neither! I have hired a lawyer to help return my cash. I would love a cat but I do not want a continuing relationship with Mr. Brodie. I wish I had done more research before I wnet forward with this!

Robin...

Possibly if you are still interested - check into a Siberian cat..BUT go with a breeder who actually tests their cats. Request a low allergen mating. I think you'll have just as much success w/that as an Allerca cat..maybe more being that the Allerca company doesn't post their testing results. But please do let us know how it goes w/your lawyer. As many of us...myself included may be in the same boat. I am hoping to "know" after the weekend.

Hi All,

I bought a Siberan cat last week from a breeder in my town. I don't believe they test their cats, but I have seen some that do. So far, my son and I have a little bit of a reaction, mostly just a little wheezing. He is the sweetest kitten! I am still going to try and get a refund from Simon, don't know if it will ever happen though. I don't want the Allerca kitten, I told Simon he could give mine to someone else on the waiting list.

Hi,

If you're willing to send your e-mail address, I'll send one to you. Unfortunately, try as I did, I can't seem to upload it onto this site. If anyone has any clues for me, the clueless on this, by all means let me know. I hate asking someone to send an e-mail address.

All the best,

One of the Few

In a situation as well,

Two photos soon should be in your in-box.

All the best,

One of the Few

You should have them in your in-box by now.

Well, I had my hubby check and he says he doesn't think he's fixed. I am angry that we don't even have vaccine records yet so when we do go to the vet we will probably have to redo all the shots---there is a chance we will have to send him back because of some allergy issues and I am not paying to get a cat fixed that I don't even know for sure if my child will be able to tolerate it. This is so frustrating. You would think if he wasn't fixed then hey...maybe Brodie would get back to you in a hurry cause after all you could breed him...if it's such secret scientific research and all. We'll see.

Andrey,

Please let me know if you have gotten your money back yet?

Thanks!!
Terry

Yea, I'm trying to get my refund...I think I have an idea, which I'm gonna try out.

Hey, has anyone tried calling the number on the site? I keep getting sent to voicemail...

WEll, thus far this kitten is sweet BUT for $6,000 I don't think it's money well spent. I think he could have these symptoms to any regular cat. We probably will send it back. I hate to say this but if I had spent a lot less I would be willing to be a little more tolerate of him having symptoms as long as they were controlled with allergy medicine and were not serious. You don't buy a Lexus to get a hunk of junk (not saying the kitten is junk) but just trying to make a point.

Terry: It is just so weird that when I called him I got answered immediately and now I get nothing--just voicemail. I'm going to go to some payphones and see if anyone picks up.

I am also going to start writing to newspapers and such and share my experience and see what happens with that when I fwd the results to them.



XXXX: Hehehe, good idea, test to see if the cat is allergen free and such. That could blow everything out of the water.

We should all file suit somewhere...Can't we report this to the Attorney General or something?

Oh, by the way...he's definately not fixed. I got an email from Simon stating that. You know I went into this with certain expectations...Allergy test, and spayed or neutered cat...OH AND allergy free. None of which is the case right now. I really hope there isn't a ton more people falling into the same sinkhole we all have. I guess if we do return the kitten (which by the way will be difficult for our children -3 of them) I will just immediately get an attorney to draw up a letter.

oops, forgot to say good luck and take care,

Tanci & Bob

He never takes calls, he returns them.

http://exoticskis.com/exoticskis/list.aspx?mfrid=207 :

Rumors abound that "Simon Carradan" of Carradan skis is in-fact a new identity of a man by the name of "Simon Brodie" who has a storied history with hyper-expensive, hypo-allergenic cats and other infamous business ventures. See one post at:

Running With The Pack

We asked Simon Carradan:
**********************
(on June 28, 1:52PM eastern)
**********************
"Hello Simon,
Rumors are floating around the ski forums questioning if Simon Carradan of Carradan Skis is Simon Brodie of FlexPets and hypoallergenic cat background.
Are you Simon Brodie, and if not, would you be willing to post your historical bio to the ski forums to show your background?
With ski prices at $12k and $19k per pair, people want to see the background of the company's leader.
We just want to bring the facts of ski companies to the masses.
Thanks."
**********************

**********************
[update: July 28 - 4:16 PM eastern]
**********************
"Eric:
We are involved in some legal issues regarding some of the spurious information that has been posted out there. I will talk with our attorneys to see what we can and can’t say at the moment, but they are formulating a response to these inquiries.. I am sure you understand.
If you have seen any postings, I would appreciate you forwarding a link so that we can forward these to our legal team.
I the meantime, rest assured that the skis are well into development and as promised, we will have the skis across to you by the beginning of the season.
Regards
Simon Carradan.
**********************

As a side note, Simon emailed us on June 4, 2008 and said the Carradan Skis company address is 50 Meadow Village Drive in Big Sky, MT. The phone number listed on the website is (406)551-6060.

According to records of FLEXPETZ HOLDINGS (filed by ASENSIA), COLDSTAR CAPITAL (filed by TETROS INC.) and other records filed with the SEC relating Simon Francis Brodie to FlexPetz/Asensia:(link)

ASENSIA, INC
Form Type: NT 10-Q
Filing Date: 8/14/2007
CIK: 0001353488
Address: 50 MEADIW VILLAGE DRIVE, #208
PO BOX 161643
City, State, Zip: BIG SKY, Montana 59716
Telephone: (406) 551-6061
Fiscal Year: 12/31

(SAME ADDRESS AND NEARLY IDENTICAL PHONE (6060 instead of 6061...yep!)

More info on Simon Brodie: [unverified by ExoticSkis...just a link for interest...]
http://www.messybeast.com/asheras.htm

Here is the promo information from Carradan Skis:
Super premium brand from Simon Carradan in Big Sky, Montana. Edges are cryogenically frozen down to -450F/-270C (whoa!) for strengthening. Ash, bamboo, okume blended wood cores. Patent-pending technology on edges and cores. $12,000 all-mountain "Copperhead" model (120-88-110 in 167cm and 176cm) and $19,000 twintip "Mamba" model (116-72-106 in 166 and 174cm). RFID serial number ID tag embedded in the skis. Skis come with plastic case! British skiing celebrity Martin Bell will personally fly to your destination and hand-deliver these skis. 12-16 week construction time. 6 month waiting list as of June 2008.

I am waiting for my kitten. It has been rescheduled four times now. I would like to know what happened to the family that received the wrong kitten. Would anyone be able to forward some pictures to me?
Lben8fan@sbcglobal.net

Terry...
How is your son doing with his allergies?

When we called the ski number, I did not leave a phone number on the voice mail. But about a hour later Simon called back (must have caller id). Bob took a message (he recongnized his voice from the multiple times he talked to him as the Allerca "sole" rep). He called back multiple times trying to I can only assume make a sale.
Simon has not contacted us regarding our refund, nor have we received a kitty as required by our contract and payment in full.
Again, we placed our order January 2007 and paid an extra $1000 for expedited delivery.
We encourage anyone before they send any money to Allerca aka Life Style Pets to research first.

Tanci

In a Situation:
Do you know how Simon looks like? Do you have any photos of him?

In a situation...what was your timeline for delivery? Did you select a kitten?

In a Situation,
If you beat the crap out of Simon, you will get in trouble. He will drag you through court. If you want revenge, get someone else to do it, or do it with an attorney.

Just so all know, we've had confirmation from one of the folks who posted to our site, Simon contacted him regarding his comments.

Tanci

Terry,
What happened? Do you still have the cat?

Oh WOW! Looks like none of us will get our money back anyways...For people that still have the kittens, get them tested to find out if they are hypoallergenic and such and you can then submit a statement to some science magazine that can blow Allerca much like the Ashera/Savannah Issue.

They say savannahs are hypoallergenic and abyssinian cats have a very low allergy...

Word on the street is he actually lives in MT around the Big Sky area and is seen frequently.

a phone number he had back in 07
(949)798-6138

Its a pacific bell number from irvin cali

XXXX,
Why?

I had a phone number that I had traced.

Sandra,

How long ago did you send the kitten back?

Sandra

How long ago did you send your kitten back? Do you have an email that you are comfortable posting...would love to talk to you.

I had mine tested and the kitten was higher than most "hypo-allergenic" kittens and if I don't get my $ back I will go public.

I have documented proof.

You won't be sued and you can defenately start doing something. File a report to your attorney general.

The only problem that will come about by contacting the attorney general is that Simon has been backing up his companies with multiple umbrella corps. This makes it ALOT harder to track someone in the event to sue as well as prosecute.

Sandra, How long ago did you send your kitten back?
I think we all need to get together on this and find lawyers that are willing to work w/ other states.

I haven't let Simon know just yet...won't unless I need to. Just covering all of my bases. If we don't get our refund, I intend to make a lot of noise. I have plenty of time to do so. I just want him to stand by his word- that's it.

Waiting for refund...

How long have you been waiting? I will only wait 30 days. I think that is more than fair- after day 30 I am pursuing legal action.

I was told to give it 30 days also. I don't want to give too much info here.

Terry...what type of information came with your kitten?

For the people who actually received a kitten, I would like to know how severe of a reaction you or family members had to the kittens.

I, like waiting for a refund..don't want to give too much info. until necessary.

I don't know...I think at this point he really does not care...I mean, the thing about the Savannahs/Asheras has been out and he does not seem to bother...other threads/blogs are out...you type in Hypo Cats and you see Allerca and like many of us just seeing/hearing the fact the company was seen on Time Magazine and many news reports makes many people who do not do their research automatically purchase a kitten, and soon, a dog. He probably receives at least 5 deposits a day...he could care less.

Just like his Ski "venture" he is doing. There is no address to the company because "he does not want security breaches" yea right. And for like 5k you can have an olympic champ hand deliver the skis and teach you how to use them. Yea right. The website says theres a 6 month hold...Carradan skis will tell you there is a longer waiting period: 12-14 months. Sounds familiar? As long as he keeps hiding under umbrella corps and moving from one venture to the next he will never stop.

Work with attorney general office in your states. If there's enough complaints they will take Simon down for consumer fraud. After that, you can file your own law suit and, if Simon is convicted of consumer fraud,have a good chance of winning. Umbrella corps make it difficult, but not impossible. It probably won't play any role in court.

Where are you getting this info? I haven't seen anything like that online.

Century Veterinary Group
8750 Venice Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90034-3225

(310) 559-2500

Looks like they are somehow involved w/Simon

Daniel,

What do you mean?

This info was posted by someone else few weeks ago. Read the blog.
It's not allercas address, it's just a breeder or an animal hopital.
That address gives you nothing.

Skip

Did you actually talk to him in person?
Did you buy a kitten from him.

One of us could be Simon.

xxxx,

How's Aspen?

xxxx,

Still in Miami eh?

DJ. This blog has been an excellent resource for me and I'm sure for the other legit people on here. This has been a very emotional and trying time for myself and my family. We will be taking care of this issue individually. For me it gives me hope to know I am not alone here and I hope it prevents another person from purchasing anything from Allerca. If you can't post anything helpful then why bother.

It is known he is sending the money out to the Caribbeans, which is why no one is after him and such. Plus, the fact that he hides around in umbrella corps. I never heard about his Visa expiring and being in hiding. On all the forms I've seen he shows his name as the CEO.

Yea, Simon could be here, but so what. We know he has nothing else to do but search for people who is defaming him...who cares.

DJ is right. Just talking does nothing...I will be speaking with the Attorney General but doubt that will go anywhere. Let's all hire a bounty hunter, honestly, and get this taken care of by ourselves.

Skip,

I am a woman....I'm not Simon.

Bob & I established this account as a means to share with those looking into purchasing a kitten from Allerca / Lifestyle Pets so they may become more informed before they make a purchase. We do not want others to have the same bad experience we've had. A lot of money gone, a lot of waiting and waiting and then no kitty.
Please use this blog as a means to help others and share useful information.
Thank you.

I asked if he was still taking orders for kittens because...it didn't make sense to me why he offered us a refund and not asked to wait again. I have not heard from him since.

This is heart breaking. My parents have ordered a cat and have been waiting for an extremely long time. The prices have changed, and they are still waiting. I wonder now how much money they have lost, and more, how sad they will be to find this is a scam.

There will be many and we all know it. I blame the news media and Time magazine for giving rave reviews without even following up and stuff. Just from seeing those made me not do my research and jump in and do a deposit. Now I know for every and anything to do extensive research...The people just like me are the ones he is after and gets everyday.

Yea, it's a big joke! Like, didn't Rachel Ray go on the internet and do some research about Simon and Allerca and how people aren't getting their cats 2 years, even never...Some people have been waiting for a kitten since 2006. It's a joke.

I think the cats he gets are just short-haired to where the dander might not cause the allergy. If you are extremely allergic you will still get a reaction, but some people are mildly allergic so it really won't bother them. Like purchasing an abysinnian, rex, sphynx, savannah cat. Short haired, so it will not bother allergies too much; if you are not severely allergic. Siberians they say are hypoallergenic, they have the smallest count of the allergen out of any cat. They are med-long haired though. Female cats produce less of the allergen than males. This has been proven. Minus the Savannah, you can purchase these other cats anywhere from 500-1200 a cat.

I personally think Simon just goes out and purchases a very short haired cat.

Simons visa did expire, he is hiding out in Vancouver to re-apply.

I love cats. What happened?

I have been waiting for over 2 years. I sent in the entire monetary amount in October 2006. I am heartbroken to find out that I may never ever get a cat. I hate that this has occurred. Has anyone ever received a refund? Thus, far I have not asked him. Also, has anyone started getting emails from Vanessa?

Wow this guy has some brass ones for sure:
"Introducing the ALLERCA Lifestyle Pets PET BUDDIES Program and the "Four Kittens For Christmas"
Those who have a companion animal understand that the human-animal bond provides important benefits, including the positive effects on those undergoing therapy for life threatening diseases. Lifestyle Pets piloted its Pet Buddies program in 2008 to provide our hypoallergenic kittens at no cost to pet-allergic children under long term medical care.
At Lifestyle Pets the benefits that our pets have brought to these children have been readily demonstrated. Many of these children dream of pet companionship but are unable to do so because they suffer from allergies and their families do not have the financial means to own one of our pets. A non-hypoallergenic pet is a major risk given that any type of allergic attack could further exacerbate the symptoms of the illness under treatment.
The ALLERCA Pet Buddies program has brought together these children and their new pets. With the heartwarming words of thanks we receive from these children and positive feedback from their parents we know that the ALLERCA Pet Buddies program is a unique and rewarding concept.
ABOUT THE ALLERCA PET BUDDIES PROGRAM: ONE-FOR-ONE
The program is simple: every time a customer purchases an ALLERCA hypoallergenic kitten or puppy, Lifestyle Pets will donate one of our hypoallergenic ALLERCA GD kittens or JABARI GD puppies to a qualifying allergic child currently undergoing or recovering from the treatment of a serious disease.
WHO QUALIFIES?
If your child or the child of someone you know should be considered for the ALLERCA Pet Buddies program, please email us by clicking HERE (please do not change the automatic subject line to ensure your message is not treated as spam) and we will email you an application form.
THE PET BUDDIES FOUR KITTENS FOR CHRISTMAS
We aim to allocate four kittens to the Pet Buddies program for delivery in the Spring of 2009. If you have considered purchasing a Lifestyle Pets kitten, you may wish to do so at this time. You not only add a wonder pet to your own family, but also help us provide the gift of a pet kitten that will have a direct and positive impact on a child’s difficult recovery.
To help us reach our goal, we have temporarily reduced the price of a standard ALLERCA GD kitten from $7,950 to $6,950 for the month of December. At the time of your purchase, we will send a certificate to the child and their family confirming they are to receive a kitten under the Pet Buddies program; you may wish to add your name or that of your family to the certificate, although this is optional.
For more information on the Pet Buddies program or to order under this temporarily reduced price, please email us at sales@lifestylepets.com or call us at 302.351.4245
HELP US!
To ensure that the ALLERCA Pet Buddies Program gets maximum outreach, will you help us? Just click HERE and send this email to your own email address (please do not change the subject). Once sent, you will receive an email right back (please check your spam filters or folders) full of information on the program that you can forward to your family, friends and colleagues.
To email us manually, please email a blank message to pbnotify@lifestylepets.com and place "Information on Pet Buddies" in the subject line to ensure your message does not get treated as spam."

OK, so now Brodie is using another alias or he has another worker who will eventually sue him for not getting paid wages:
"You are receiving this email because at one time you made an initial inquiry to purchase a kitten or puppy from our company. With the introduction of the ALLERCA Pet Buddies program, you will note below that we have a temporary price reduction to benefit the project. Please see below.
Regards
Vanessa - Client Services
Introducing the ALLERCA Lifestyle Pets PET BUDDIES Program and the "Four Kittens For Christmas"
Those who have a companion animal understand that the human-animal bond provides important benefits, including the positive effects on those undergoing therapy for life threatening diseases. Lifestyle Pets piloted its Pet Buddies program in 2008 to provide our hypoallergenic kittens at no cost to pet-allergic children under long term medical care.
At Lifestyle Pets the benefits that our pets have brought to these children have been readily demonstrated. Many of these children dream of pet companionship but are unable to do so because they suffer from allergies and their families do not have the financial means to own one of our pets. A non-hypoallergenic pet is a major risk given that any type of allergic attack could further exacerbate the symptoms of the illness under treatment.
The ALLERCA Pet Buddies program has brought together these children and their new pets. With the heartwarming words of thanks we receive from these children and positive feedback from their parents we know that the ALLERCA Pet Buddies program is a unique and rewarding concept.
ABOUT THE ALLERCA PET BUDDIES PROGRAM: ONE-FOR-ONE
The program is simple: every time a customer purchases an ALLERCA hypoallergenic kitten or puppy, Lifestyle Pets will donate one of our hypoallergenic ALLERCA GD kittens or JABARI GD puppies to a qualifying allergic child currently undergoing or recovering from the treatment of a serious disease.
WHO QUALIFIES?
If your child or the child of someone you know should be considered for the ALLERCA Pet Buddies program, please email us by clicking HERE (please do not change the automatic subject line to ensure your message is not treated as spam) and we will email you an application form.
THE PET BUDDIES FOUR KITTENS FOR CHRISTMAS
We aim to allocate four kittens to the Pet Buddies program for delivery in the Spring of 2009. If you have considered purchasing a Lifestyle Pets kitten, you may wish to do so at this time. You not only add a wonderful pet to your own family, but also help us provide the gift of a pet kitten that will have a direct and positive impact on a child’s difficult recovery.
To help us reach our goal, we have temporarily reduced the price of a standard ALLERCA GD kitten from $7,950 to $6,950 for the month of December. At the time of your purchase, we will send a certificate to the child and their family confirming they are to receive a kitten under the Pet Buddies program; you may wish to add your name or that of your family to the certificate, although this is optional.
For more information on the Pet Buddies program or to order under this temporarily reduced price, please email us at sales@lifestylepets.com or call us at 302.351.4245
HELP US!
To ensure that the ALLERCA Pet Buddies Program gets maximum outreach, will you help us? Just click HERE and send this email to your own email address (please do not change the subject). Once sent, you will receive an email right back (please check your spam filters or folders) full of information on the program that you can forward to your family, friends and colleagues .
To email us manually, please email a blank message to pbnotify@lifestylepets.com and place "Information on Pet Buddies" in the subject line to ensure your message does not get treated as spam. "

Tanci and Bob,

Hi, and sorry to hear that you went through all of the same crap as we are.
I have a fax number, cell phone number,
and a number for a work associate of his...is the p.o. box on your corresspondence correct? I am having the local police department pull up all of the other addresses for me - it's not hard to do since Simon will not give them out. I will be requiring his partner to come to court also.

Allerca is now in Deleware.

Read the Wiki Page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allerca

BBB Complaints must go through the Deleware office.

Only one complaint has been files, come on people, file a complaint!

Someone should consider getting the contact information for everyone on here and then submitting a report at https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/submit_form.html?ref=homepage

After a complaint is filed, it should be able for others to search for it and add to the complaint making it more appealing target for class action.

I see no reports filed at ripoff report.

Brodie is not going to give any of you your money back so keeping quiet is not going to help. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat, you will never get one. So long as people are silent, others will continue to get screwed. Now this guy is messing with innocent children as documented by the latest emails. Help stop this a-hole..

I am truly amazed of web sites like this, full of false claims and statements from people who are NOT allerca clients, so how about some REAL facts for a change? I AM a client of ALLERCA; I have a kitten that works when nothing ever has and have had it for months.If you choose to read this blog and not buy a kitten, your loss, and that of your family. Does it not surprise you how many people on this site have nothing to do with owning an ALLERCA cat, like this Andrey guy? I asked Simon and there is no client called Andrey who has ever bought a cat. What surprises me the most is the amount of junk on this and other sites. Look at the company’s website. It clearly states that if you are serious about purchasing, you can speak to clients like me. How come none of that is conveniently posted on this or any other site? What surprises me even more is that Simon has not given up on this business a long time ago, given everything that is out there and is thrown at him. He is still there, and 5% of those who buy one cat come back to order a second kitten (I am one of them); can you geniuses explain that one? I agree that Simon hasn’t done enough to defend himself, but why should he? Those people that attack him are not clients and will never be. Some are breeders who he exposed as selling real junk and hype. He just donated a kitten to a young highly allergic boy who is very ill and in hospital every week, and his parents credit the kitten for helping the child through difficult times. If you are a real client waiting for a kitten and have concerns, Simon told me he would give me the parents of that child, so maybe you do the same. This sounds like a great gift and Simon will not post this up anywhere, so I am telling people about it; all yous who think this is a scam, where is the scam in giving a cat to a sick child? That would be one hell of a scam, right? I mean, it has to be, right because everything else Simon does is a scam, if you read this blog He agrees that many times he has let down clients on the admin side, but he follows through as he has done with me and the other two clients I met at the airport who were also picking up their cats. The agreement when you buy a kitten is very clear: think about it very carefully before you pay, as you are committing and it is non refundable unless you react. And everyone who buys is told that there is no guaranteed delivery date, these are not cars but kittens. Interesting note: f you call Simon interested in a sale, within 30 seconds you will be told that there is no 100% guarantee and that some people might react. In today’s economy, people are trying to get their money back, but for other reasons, buyers remorse, cash flow, etc. Everyone who pays for a kitten is made aware this is non refundable. There is no high pressure sales. As to the kittens that do get sick, it happens, often once they get to a client and perhaps no fault of the company; but the company takes care of them or will take them back. And this junk about Siberians or other breeds? I tried everything and just about every breed, including Siberians. So my advice: don’t believe everything you read about Simon, the company, the cats, etc. If you have questions, lay them out, call Allerca and ask them to speak to clients like me. He even offered me my second cat free if I discovered if any of the people on the allerca website testimonial page are not real; maybe you guys could find that out for me and I can get a cat for free? Also make sure you understand the terms of sale (you now have to sign them and fax them back so there is no confusion). Tanci and Bob: although I understand your frustration, your blog hasn’t done anything to help you except maybe place the company in a harder position to give you a refund and increase prices, at least that’s my opinion. When I spoke to Simon he told me he was in touch with you some weeks ago to arrange a refund but you haven’t got back to him yet? What gives? That in itself is suspicious. Anyone new reads this might want to check out www.simonbrodie.com and might get another understanding of why some of these things about Simon and the company are posted online against him.

I think he is finally paying attention to this site. The man is a criminal. Those here who have gotten cats have not gotten what they were promised. None of the terms were met. Every account on the web like the post two back is impossible to confirm and were often posted by employees. The people that were making rounds on TV and in interviews were employees. Plenty of posters here actualy got cats. They were never given the allergy test, they were not delivered the cat in the photo, they were not spaid / neutered, they had no dna certificate and every one was returned. Do not fall for the crap like you see two posts back. The reason he has not given up is because there has never been an easier scam to steal money from people. If someone threatens to speak out, he threatens to sue them or just keep their money and never give them a kitten. Wherever people do start to speak out, you will find a post like the one above that gives those deperate souls just enough hope to send in their money and prey it is real. This scam preys on the hopes of the innocent.

JAS is Simon, or just one of his scam partners. Get out of this blog!

If Tanci and Bob would be willing to give me the IP address of the post above, it might shed some light on the source. It might show nothing as well, but it would be interesting to check out.

Just let me know what needs to be done to get a file against the loser. I was told both on the phone and in email I will receive a refund and never have. I even called a million times. The man is a liar.

Jas,

If you are an actual client and not Simon himself, you may be singing praises because you actually got a kitten as did we but you didn't have any allergy issues. Our kitten that we sent back...oh, yeah, Simon told me that it went to someone else already. That's great..I loved the kitten (it doesn't take long to get attached) and I wanted it to have a good home but ya know for some reason I kinda want my money back? Is that too much to ask?

Everyone else...

I am very serious about legal action and possibly a class action suit. Please blog if you are interested. Because I promise I haven't been given my refund and I had a legitimate reason for sending the kitten back. Allerca sounded very promising and while it may be for some- it wasn't the answer for us.

I am ready to file suit. I sent the initial deposit to Simon over 3 months ago. 2 days later, my son--who is handicapped with a severe medical condition--became deathly ill and was in the hospital. I called to ask Simon for a refund, for I will be needing the money to pay for medical bills that will be occurring. He agreed both on the phone AND in the email he told me to write. Haven't received the deposit refund, and my son was in the hospital for almost 2 months. I called everyday and emailed everyday and no response.

What is just SO sick is that he has that buddy program. You read it and it sounds nice, until you get to the part that says, "Please note that there is a nominal charge to cover shipping and associated costs." Yeah, I wonder how much that is gonna be...at least 2k. He offers this "gift" but you have to pay at least something for it. My son is disabled, and I paid a deposit...why not give him the cat then or my refund? Pathetic and sick.

You know what? I'd welcome the thought to him wanting to take me to court. This way, I can notify all of yous where he's gonna be and we can all track him.

Thanks Stephen!

Hey, since we all made a deposit or something similar, we should all fill out apps for that sick child act Allerca is doing and when they ask for a deposit or something we just tell them we already gave it...


Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!

He better hope I never find him......

www.usapocketbikes.com

Another scam by a well known artist.

Simple research.

Buy a Sphynx. They are very loving people kitties, and cause no bad reactions to allergies.

I contacted the Attorney General in Delaware and I suggest everyone to do the same. I have emailed, called, was told I would be refunded and was not and have not been for about 6 months already.

If anyone ever contacts him. Buy a voice recorder and record his voice saying he will refund you. Be specific and ask for a specific date on when you will be refunded. If he says, Yea, I'll give you your refund. State, "Ok, what date can I expect it." and if he says Friday, say, "Ok, so Friday on [insert date] I will receive my refund. Correct?" And if he says Yes, you are good because you have evidence on record showing he stated he will refund you and the date you will receive it. This holds up really well in court.

Again, I suggest everyone file a claim with the attorney general in delaware. If everyone jumps on it the AG will take notice.

NEW INFORMATION:

Please reference our home page and review our new posted information (dated 3/13/09).

Bob & Tanci

Thanks Patrick

Lifestyle Pets needs to C&D their operation of a fraudulent company that takes money but does not deliver any cats. Simon sure has a lot of nerve. He needs to go slither back under his rock......

Sourdough: What is the DGS?

Still Waiting: Go here http://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/consumers/protection/complaint.shtml
and click the link for the complaint form. There is a number there. I called and briefly explained the situation. I then stated about this forum and asked if I can reference it and was told no, because each case is looked at on its own. However, if multiple individuals create a complaint, then the company in question becomes investigated more quickly and we can all join for legal action.

I suggest mailing it (not email). I printed out the TOA on allerca's site, and a few other stuff on there to support my claim. I then printed out all the emails of our correspondence. Then, I wrote a letter in great detail explaining the phone calls, what happened, etc, etc. Be very thorough and professional. I then sent it out.

As I said before to everyone--as the office said the same thing--buy a voice recorder and record the voice conversations. Be VERY specific with dates and times. If you ask for a refund, SET a date and time. If they say Fri, say. "Ok, Friday Month X, Day Y 2009 correct?" and make sure they agree. This is now a verbal contract and will hold well in court if it is not met.

Oh, how I wish I had read this site before sending Simon thousands of dollars. I'm new to this blog and am taking steps similar to what many of you are doing as well. I've contacted a lawyer and am willing to do what it takes to get a class action lawsuit rolling. I see many mentions of such a lawsuit on this page, but no hard details. Is there one already or should I kick one off?

Please email me at: allercaclassaction@gmail.com

Tanci & Bob,
Don't fall for C&D letter, they just trying to scare you. Let them take you to court... haha.

email goes out to everyone on list, you know what is going out Tanci

cat atty sounds like brodie...

Cat Atty is brode, I recognize his writing style. Play with someone else loser.

Do not underesimate this web site. It is really helpful for some Scientists. Keep it opens to as many comments as possible. Some researchers are monitoring its contentents for their future study research.

Thank you Tanci and Bob!

Hello all;



I hope things are getting better for everyone by now.



Everyone seem to have a reason for their actions here. Remember to pray for eachother instead of posing threats to anyone, if you want God to be on your side.





Imagine how much time and trouble for Tanzi and Bob Mintz have had, in created and managing this site, despite the vast experiences with this work they both have: Those were not good enough, they some time turn to some of you here for help. That is a real team work, wow, that's what a partner is for !!!! Also, thank God for his inputs to make these things

better, if not the best yet at this point.





It will turn out o.k. when every one chip in, but please be patient, and keep those high temper down before it goes too far and becomes seriously destructive, especially for the innocence children.



Look at the Mexico, the heat gets out of control, and the whole country becoming chaos, 9/10 people are corrupt able; and it may cost only about $100 to hurt some, even life and death situation, according to AC360, CNN interviewed the gangster last night. That cost may be more expensive than some of you proposed here: To revange, use a 2x4 and a big psycho hitter. That is so awful to even think of that, especially it is possible, that the cycle will not end, only thing may come to an end is the survival of the unfitted, those who tend to walk on thewrong side of the history, but why? It is not late to go back on track. Remember, Jesus had already suffer and die for us, so he hoped that we don't have to. But Jesus and God always love us, and there is nothing we can do to make them stop loving us. Love is good, so we might as well follow that concept at the lease, which means, only love and understanding and the magic of communication can heal the wound, where as the temper and violence will increase the wound and more wound. The magic of communication may not be hard to do, because some of you may have already in the business of communication.





It is not to late for all of you with angers and bitterness to find peaceful way to end what seem to be your problems here.

Do not let that sort of thing happen to us in our most precious people in this Country, because we are all certainly have better thing to do in our lives other then this. If you can sacrified so much to own a cat, you should be able to do better than this, unless you are only concern wih satisfying your own gratification, and to prove your success.



May god bless us all with good health, peace and prosperity.



Peace Preject

So, has anyone taken legal action against Allerca? Any success or failure to report?

WOULD YOU PLEASE PUT A LATEST ENTRY ON THE TOP INSTEAD OF AT THE BOTTOM PAGE. IT WILL BE MORE CONVINION FOR ALL OF US.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENT AND HARD WORK!

SAM

Dear Mike;

I can share with you no problem at all. But let me absorb some information here first because I am still not sure who is suing who.

Oh did Tanzi said that Allerca female Lawyer contacted him on March 13. Do you know what happen after that Mike?

I want to be careful, and observe some of these issues first since I am new to this site, and not quite clearly understand the whole thing yet.

Thank you for your patient Mike.

Sam

Alison, so you have a genuine Allerca hypoallergenic cat? How has it worked out for you with your allergies? Any health problems? Why was it not spayed? Cheers, Karin

Oh, poor thing!!!
Please Alison don’t consider accelerate the heat she already has, by giving her Viagra or something like that. Fore give me, I don’t mean to tell you what to do. You know how some good front human do to voiceless precious animals to satisfy humanly evil gratification…… ……Precious cats are human’ best friends and God sent them to us for a purpose. I am very sure you will treat her well, especially when she gets” heat” up. If anyone here has any tip to control her heat that’ll be awesome.
Mike, please check your email. I sent you some of my legal info yesterday. I am sorry for delaying tardiness. At first, I thought it may not be appropriate to just hand out some confidential court documents to a stranger, especially via email…anyone in the world can grab it, if they want now a days. Then, when I really look at the bottom line issues, I really have nothing to hide, and did not care if the whole world know about it. Since everyone has some problems, and there are tones of them in the world, mine couldn’t be the worst. Fortunately, the Media and most people are only interested in the worst story out there any way. Is anything in the documents flashes on you? I am looking forward to receive your future comments or any suggestion you may provide.
Many thanks to Tanzi and Robert for this site, so that we can communicate and learn something together, even some of you may already be the Scientist……there is always good to learn.

God blesses us

Sam

After seeing all the wonderful publicity on multiple shows, including Rachel Ray, and reading the issue of Time that hailed Allerca as a great invention, I placed my order for an Allerca cat.

After waiting two years, I finally got in touch with Brodie and was told that my allergy testing kit would arrive in November and that the cat would be delivered in January of 2008.

No testing kit ever arrived and when I contacted Brodie, there was no answer.

I would encourage all of those who post here to post anonymously. I wrote a similar post to those you have written and used my real name. The next day, I received an e-mail telling me that my order was cancelled in light of my recent post.

I did eventually get a refund after multiple contacts and some influence from people from newspapers and magazines. Otherwise, I suspect I would be out $6000.00.

After not getting the Allerca cat, I decided to investigate Siberians. After doing fur tests from multiple catteries, I found some I seemed to tolerate and visited those catteries personally.

Now I am the proud slave of a beautiful Siberian cat who is the love of my life. While I'm mildly allergic to her, it's tolerable, more than I can say for my reactions around other cats.

Also, there's a fellow named David Avner who is working on a TRUE non-allergenic cat by using gene manipulation. You can get on a waiting list (no money needed) and he seems to be legitimate.

Certainly I am glad that some people got their cats, but since Allerca can deliver the cats on their own timeline and do not need to issue refunds (the contract clearly says no refunds), I'm afraid that most people have no basis for a lawsuit.

Brodie preyed on the hopes and dreams of cat lovers everywhere. I only hope that this site will keep potential customers from having their hearts broken and their wallets emptied.

Jasmine,
David Avner? Are you kidding? Maybe you should read this... http://cats.about.com/b/2008/04/18/allerca-involved-in-cat-spat.htm

Does your contract say NO REFUNDS? Mine doesn't. Which newspapers and magazines had enough influence on Brodie to issue a refund??


There are plenty of basis for a lawsuit. Are you sure you are not with Simon?

The information you are posting here doesn't match the reality...

People

Now you are getting ridiculous. I fail to see how this foundation is a scam. this site is getting stupid and not even worth visiting anymore. If you have proof of a scam with this foundation, then please share it. The facts I know personally is that the foundation funded the protection of the rare pink dolphin in South America. I know because I was involved in the dolphin project. The foundation doesn’t take money unless I am mistaken. Don't let this site deteriorate into a joke.

The Allerca Foundation, which claimed on its Web site last month to be compiling “the largest” genetic sampling of cats in order to study feline diseases, as well as working to preserve endangered animals, told potential donors that all donations are tax-deductible.


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The only groups that can make that statement are those that have received 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt status, nonprofit law experts said. But the foundation, which shared the current fax number as well as the former Los Angeles address of San Diego's Allerca, is not registered with either the Internal Revenue Service or the California Attorney General's Office, according to both agencies.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060716/news_1n16charity.html

Rick,

I wasn't too clear with my phrasing. What I meant to say is that the customer can't cancel at will. Yes, you get a refund if you have a reaction to the cat or if you fail the allergy test. However, even if you have to wait an indefinite amount of time, you have no right to cancel the order and get a refund.

As for Avner, he is right in saying that there is no true hypoallergenic cat. Some cats produce less allergens than others, but if you're severely allergic you can still react.

Avner was working on a way to genetically alter the FelD1 gene. Brodie offered to finance this, so Avner gave him all the information. The next day, Brodie moved to California , told Avner he wasn't interested, and then used the premise to launch Allerca.

Because of the impropriety, Brodie was not allowed to do anything with this information for years. After that, he said that he had discovered cats that were naturally hypoallergenic and the rest is history.

Unfortunately, because of the way the contract is written, people are essentially agreeing to allow Brodie to hold their money indefinitely, that the cats do not have to be delivered in a timely manner, and that only Brodie has the right to cancel orders.

By the terms of the contract, the only people entitled to refunds are those who failed the allergy test or got and had to return their kittens.

In terms of publicity, simply read who's written articles about Brodie in the past. There are links to these people and publications.

While they can't force a breech of contract, they do have the influence to get a refund when a refund is due.

Also, I have nothing to do with Brodie. I was hurt as badly as anyone else after working overtime for two years to make this dream come true. And yes, at first I wanted to sue. But anger fades over time and now I can look at the situation logically instead of emotionally.

The one who seems to have most to do with Brodie is JAS. In his post, Allerca is in all caps, just like it is on the Allerca site. The information clearly comes directly from the site. Also, it's odd that he has so much contact with Brodie when the rest of us are hoping for any contact at all.

Some of his facts also seem odd. Why would three people from the same city receive cats on the same day when there's such a variety in order dates? Also, when there's such a scarcity of cats that orders are going unfulfilled, how can Brodie afford to give the cats away to sick children? And how many terminally ill children have cat allergies anyway? Also, if you look on the Allerca website, there's a reference to erroneous information on blogs that is supposedly posted by people with a personal agenda. Okay, a handful of people might be against what Brodie is doing, but that doesn't explain hundreds of complaints that all sound remarkably similar. Also, JAS is a nickname for James, an English nickname which happens to be the country from which Brodie hails.

I'm afraid you're concentrating your suspicions on the wrong person. I hope that you and everyone else get your money back and that Brodie is held accountable for his actions. I'm not saying what he is doing is ETHICALLY right, but legally he may have people in a bind.

Hi-

I'm a reporter at The Scientist. We wrote a story about Allerca a few years ago, trying to figure out the scientific evidence behind their claims (not much, unfortunately -- see: http://www.the-scientist.com/article/display/39383/). I'm now trying to follow up the story by talking to people who actually received an Allerca cat, and what their experience was. I can see from the above posts that "Andrey," "One of the few," "Terry," and "Sandra" appear to have received cats. If you or anyone else who has received an Allerca cat would contact me for the story, I'd appreciate it - I'm at amccook@the-scientist.com. Thanks!

Alison and I had a great chat earlier this week and I'm delighted to see that she's pursuing her investigation here on this forum. I hope everyone who has relevant information does indeed contact her.

And, of course, I'm still interested in hearing from more of you who have received neither a cat nor a refund from our friend Simon Brodie/Carradan. I can still be reached at allercaclassaction@gmail.com

Dear Karin, Sam, and Patrick,

Thanks so much for your notes over the course of the last week or so. My apologies for not replying earlier. It appears that the response I left didn't get included in the string, at least according to my view. So here goes again...

Karin: While I can understand why people say there are no truly hypoallergenic cats, all I know is that my hideously allergic husband and a guest who has a history of going into anaphylactic shock had no reaction around our Pikachu. Also, she has had no health problems. The only thing that is different about her us that her eyes are slightly bigger than an average cat's and her meow is more like a cross between the trill in a dove's cooing and a mew. To us, she is a miracle. I just wish there were more stories like ours bubbling up on this web site.

Sam: Not to worry. We'd do nothing to hurt Pikachu, and that includes trying to stimulate her natural heat cycle. In fact, we'd prefer having her spayed and will do so as soon as we get a payment from Simon, per his promise.

Patrick: I understand and respect breeders' rights, and I certainly can see why you would think I might infringe on Allerca's after reading the message I left. In this case, however, the onus is on Allerca not to have her bred. They contracted to deliver a spayed kitten to us. They also were to have sent her medical records along in the week following her delivery to us, but we never received them. Allerca didn't tell us that she hadn't been spayed and, at ten months old, she began to start to act a little differently. Our vet called for an ultrasound and, sure enough, she hadn't been spayed. When I contacted Simon, he wrote back that she hadn't been spayed because she was too small when sent to us and that he would pay for us to do so now. I provided him the paperwork he requested, promising him a certificate of spaying after we received his payment. He seemed to like the agreement, but then he kind of disappeared. The time has come and gone from the date when I had hoped to have her spayed, and I just want what was promised so that I can have Pikachu spayed and give Simon his certificate. I hope you understand.

Again, thanks to all for writing.

All the best,

Alison

Pretty good article about Simon in the Consumerist blog today. The comment thread is especially amusing where Simon signs in under fake names to rant and rave about how he's the victim here.

http://consumerist.com/5197807/allerca-wheres-my-4000-hypoallergenic-cat

http://consumerist.com/5197807/allerca-wheres-my-4000-hypoallergenic-cat

LOL!! Simon's comments are hilarious!!! :)

If someone could please get ahold of me in regards to serial cons marlena and simon

Hi all. I'm not a client of Allerca's, I'm not even allergic to cats, I just remember hearing of Allerca a few years ago and thinking that what they were supposedly doing was a fantastic idea. The prices seemed absurd, but whatever the market will bear, right? I'm on their mailing list, and recently decided to visit their website again for the first time in years. I have to tell you, it was Allerca's own website that tipped me off that all was not as they claimed. I may not know much about science or cats, but I do know the writings of an irresponsible loser with a persecution complex when I see one. The website's posting of profanity-filled recordings allegedly from animal rights activists just seemed to fit the profile. (And I am not an animal rights activist either.) A bit of surfing brought me here, and I sincerely feel for all of you who have been ripped off, or are in that process. I will also note that on Lifestyle Pets' home page (http://www.allerca.com/index.html), there is a quote from a "customer", Alison Z, who said "...my hideously allergic husband and a guest who has a history of going into anaphylactic shock had no reaction around our Pikachu [ALLERCA GD hypoallergenic cat]." Um, that came word-for-word from One Of The Few's (Alison's) post right here on this blog, and fails to tell her whole story! If the fact that Allerca/Lifestyle Pets pilfered their star testimonial from a critical blog doesn't say scam, I don't know what does. Good luck to all.

I would also encourage any of you guys to visit a Siberian breeder. Before putting yourself through the cost and waits of these GD cats you should look at this option. Good siberian breeders will have a wait list but the cost is significantly less and the wait isn't as long.

I will say that I haven't found that my siberian is hypo-allergenic. However I have severe cat allergies - so much so that the allergist called other nurses and the other doctor in to look at my lower-back reaction to cats when I was tested. I take a daily Singulair tablet and have no problems. No shots or nothing else - just a daily Singulair. My eyes will get a little red after long weekends around the house especially in the times of year when the air or heat don't run as much and I also wear contacts. However it is very livable and it doesn't cross my mind that I am so sensitive to cats. Our house is 75% carpet, the cat has full reign, and we vacuum about every 2 weeks.

We drove 3 hours (one way) to sit in a room full of siberians from a breeder and ended up buying one several months later. This breed has the best personality of any breed of cats you'll find. I can't begin to describe how un-cat-like they are and are the most loving and social pets you will find. Absolutely wonderful cats... and I grew up a dog-lover and never liked cats. Their personality is so dog-like you'd think you bought a dog that poops in a box.

Just curious,
...Do you really have what it takes to own Simone's cats? ....LOL!! :))

Micheal;

Why bother with a cat, if it is not different from your favorit dog?

For "Nagging"

Because a dog won't poop in a box. There are days that we will leave the house at 8am and not return until 7pm. Both of us work and there are nights when our daughter is in dance class late. A cat is ideal.

Apologies for reposting this message, but sometimes one conversation gets lost amidst the others:

Hi Lynn. I'm not sure what you're looking for, but I've currently taking action against Simon. You didn't leave any contact information but you should feel free to contact me at: allercaclassaction@gmail.com

The same goes for anyone else. Please feel free to contact me with information or questions about Simon.

I spend all of my time with animals and have worked at veterinary clinics for many years now. I stumbled upon this site and felt it is my duty to inform as many people as possible.

Sadly, there is NO such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog or cat. It does not exist in nature. While some breeds certainly have more or less shedding problems, etc. If it has skin, it has dander and if it has hair, it sheds. If it has teeth, it bites. You get the idea. Its just biology.

I appreciate that there are many people with allergies that wish to welcome a pet into their family. But DON'T BE FOOLED. You are better off finding a reasonable breed such as a hairless or labradoodle that are good with allergies, but hardly perfect. You simply can't expect perfection out of any animal.

You are far better off spending that money on some allergy shots to treat the problem at its source, rather than spending oodles of money trying to accommodate it.

The other problem I see here is the purchase of animals over the internet. Good breeders don't sell over the internet and require far more than a simple phone interview to place an animal. They want to meet you before they allow you to leave with an animal they have spent so much time and money to care for. And they don't expect payment until the time of delivery.

Anytime animals are being sold at such ridiculously high prices, for something that simply doesn't exist is profiting by adding to the problems of puppy/kitten mills, abuse and neglect. They are often deplorable conditions, filled with parasites and disease. The animals usually have genetic problems, behavior issues and are very costly at the vet clinic. Those that outwardly show signs of disease are euthanized or simply kept in a kennel for the whole of their lives to be bred.

I'm sure everyone who has given them money is a good person with good intentions that just wants an appropriate pet for their home to share their love with. This is admirable and I would never discourage anyone from getting a pet. Take my advise, either go to an experienced breeder in your area (so you can visit their environment yourself and see many of the animals they produce as well as meeting them face-to-face or better yet, go to rescue programs or shelters. Spend that leftover dough to spoil the sweet pet you do end up taking home. $6000+ would buy a lot of vet care, plushy toys and soft, warm beds.

In my years of experience with animals, nearly every single puppy/kitten that came from a place like this had genetic abnormalities that were expensive to treat and painful for the pet. They have a shorter life span and are riddled with parasites. Remember that some parasites are transmissible to humans and every year a number of small children go blind from roundworm infection. The abuse and neglect they endure usually ends in some behavior problems. It could be as little as they don't use the litterbox because their mother was never given the chance to teach them, to serious aggression that could easily result in a trip to the ER for yourself or your children.

Please, please don't add to this problem and become a victim. The more money these jerks get for doing this, the more they produce and the cycle keeps going. If you really want to share your home with a dog or cat (a rewarding relationship I assure you), go to a good veterinarian and ask for some advise and they are usually more than happy to help you find and screen an appropriate pet for you. And if you can't do that, do your homework on different breeds and their breeders prior to making any purchases. All good breeders and rescue programs are just as interested in you as you are in them.

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are, it is. Anytime someone is telling you that something is perfect, be suspicious. Animals are just as varied as humans are and while there is one that is perfect for you out there, nothing is perfect.

Please don't support these kinds of people by believing everything they say over the internet and offer you perfection.

There are too many rescue groups available that are willing to do anything to find you the right pet and don't even ask for a profit. Let them help you. Or find a breeder that is responsible.

Sincerely,
Chelsea
Veterinary technician

Hi Chelsea:

Cat lovers here really go above and be yond...Almost everything they wrote here has other meaning behide the words.

One person wrote that, a cat has a house one week later.......totally wierd

One person wrote that, he has to take a singuliar everyday for the sake of having a cat....totally unbelieveable.

There was something wrote by IHACK that appear not to have anything to do with a cat at all. IHACK never come back to this site again...totally puszle.

Really Chelsea, what do you think these people are up to, if the way how to acquire a cat is not usually done the way they described in this blog ?

Amy

Here you go Chelsea:

This person a 50 year old man manage to convince people that he is a Godess form haven, so good, that the cat loves to go to bed with him....harariouse!

What plannate these cat lovers came from?

Everything they did with the cat is for the cat's goodness.

Are they too pround to admit that, they did anything with the cat, is for their own good theraputicly enough to even prolong their live span, to satisfy their ego, to cliam the credit for them selves, using the cat as the instrument, and the road to haven. What a bunch of credit hungers. They love to claim anything for the sake of their own fulfilments.

At least the man did not claim that the cat rapes him in bed.

Stay tune you never know what other claims they are going to put in this blog in order to relief their chest compression, by the true story that they will never tell in this blog.

Amy

Ah, Simon Francis Campbell Brodie Carradanski Whatever-it-is-Today. This little clown was in Costa Rica in 2000 after his San Diego exploits (thanks Homeland Security!. Before getting (literally) chased out of our little beach town for various nefarious real estate scams, he screwed the fattest, ugliest girl in town and then stole her last $500. This parasitic, pestilent little pot of puss is a snappy dresser however, speaks Spanish and the Queen's English and should advise all ex paramours to GET CHECKED! They won't let him back in Costa Rica. America/U.K. muy stupido! Stop sending us your lowlife...

I can account for this clown's whereabouts 1999-2000. Here in Costa Rica ripping people off left and right. Real estate scams mostly. After screwing the fatttest, ugliest girl in town, he stole her last $500. before getting chased (literally) out of town. He can't return due to pending lawsuits and I believe a deportation proceeding. U.S. /U.K. muy stupido. Stop sending us your lowlife! Simon Francis Campbell Brodie Carradanski-Whatever-His-Name-Is-Today is a pestilent, parasitic little pot of puss. He is a small man, hides well, speaks lovely Spanish and English, is a very snappy dresser, a coward and a charlatan. In short: 100% bullshit. Look out Bolivia! To Marlena and past paramours (ewww!): Get checked!

When you sucked up those parasites in the puss, you didn't think there was tomorow, or save the parsites for others, you thought they were the first class Italian pasta.....eww....you don't seem to be happy now....go suck up more parasites in the puss buddy!!!

D.H.

Hey Cat Attorney, I just spoke with a Class Action Specialist at Hastings and he says you're full of litter. I've got a cat problem: Breaking, entering and pooping. Can you post your website so we can all get your catty comments and Leagal Cat Advice?

Great work by Stephen in TN.!

Maky, If you exist, you probably shouldn't. If you're Simon Brodie you have clearly passed the deep end. An "insanity plea" might be just the ticket. Anyway, when the knock comes on the door, we're sure you'll do the wrong thing. Cheer (sic) !!!. Sick.

I see you can't stand my reply, but if you have a gut to put my words back here, rather than delete them out from this page, you will eventually come to term with your problems. Those words you deleted, actually are God's words, most of the evils can't stand them.

Remember, it is not too late to turn your self arround.

You know, you can't just easily get rid of any document created in a computer, and permanently registered in the hartdrive. It will come back to you if need be. Since it seem to tear you apart, I will not let it come back to do that to you.

I wish you good health and prospirity.

Maky

Maky, Are you writing to yourself again? This is a blog for OTHER people to communicate with each other. Shouldn't you go back to TALKING to yourself and drooling on your shirt? Their concern is APPREHENDING A CRIMINAL and seeking restitution. (Simon, can't you talk to yourself and ask Maky to stop the silliness?).

Oops! Sorry. I should have added that I knew him about 10 years ago. He was always so well dressed. Small but kind of cute. It's all so sad.

Too bad you sound negative. If any one sincertely wish you well the way I do, should not you be very appriciated. You have alot to thank for.

Except, you don't have the option to "plea insanity". Since your only option is giulty of fraud, that makes a lot of differences between the two.

However, God still loves you.

There is nothing we can do to stop God loving us, even one of us is either insanity, or fraud, regardles of ages, gender, poor dress or well dress. That's our personal problem issues that have nothing to do with God.

Each of us is unique and makes different life choices, while some one prefer to be well dress until the age of 47, and the other person rather live the life with committing fraud until the death will take him apart.

There is a reason for Ripoff Report.com. One day, you will be the star of the Ripoff web site. Why not, after all you don't want to be a star of this site only forever!!!

Maky

The real age is 46. 47 is a mistake during immigration. Thought this might help you some truth. Even you are so used to living your lives in falts that fill you up with wild fire, like a bunch of crazy wild dogs, baking arround tarketting threats that aim to intimidate poeple.

To save you some trouble, don't count on intimidating me.

I am way beyound that shit, and don't let any sgum bags, low life asshole gangsters ever put my sprit down, not in my life by any of you.

I will garantee you that, and you can of course report this to your masters.

Also, You may forget about your plan knocking on my door with some fake pizza, you are bunch of heal monsters. Although, you may think that you are the second Gorge Bush. That does not mean any thing to me, but a bunch of hell abusers.

Get your selves some real lives and stay away from hell, is't that lives are too good too mess your selves up with committing your selves with full of shit.

Take your threat back to your gangsters, it will not work with me.

If you'r critizizing my communication appraoch, I am talking your language, and based on the story you'r the one who started up here for: "communicating with other people".

I happen to can't resisted to put some comments here, after, I observed the most weird communicating web site for quite some times that this appear on my path.

What do you know about the freedom of speech?

PS. I had to learn about 4 languages, may be more, in order to live my life through the deep ends. If you have any problem understanding my messages, you need to get out of the shellow end, because your lives are to easy for you, and before you become a complete trash that will never know what does it take to get out of the deep ends.

Door openner

One more fact, and you may need some more translation with this one too:

His wife, loves to have sex with their own female employee, in their own mattrimonial bed room, while the husband was watching.

How about that, isn't that interesting?

The only business the wife was capable to run, was the one that she ran it right into the ground.

Was that the reason why, the husband went insane, and fucked the fattest and ugliest girl in town, than stolen her last $500 hundred dollars? What a bastard!!!!

What real estate ripoff are you talking about?

Stolen her last $500 dollars? really? What a loser idiot.

You may want to find out wih the wife, the name of that female employee,if you are inerested.

The hell broke loose, when the husband jumped in.

He wondered, if he ruined their romantic ninght, because it was supposed to be her lesbian night, instead of his night.

Of course, this may be new to some of you.

You never thought, that arrogent snobby face on the surface, who goes arround calling poeple names, is also the a gay/lesbian bitch.

Can you immagfine the poeple who have problem to govern themselves are thinking to govern the whole country.

What bunch of assholes.

Sure, go ahead, I think you may need this one to be translated as well. Any one of your master will be able to do that for you.

I wonder if Mike, Maky, or Sandra can do that translation for you, because the only translators who have that specific knowladge are supposed to be those three.

The only thing the Conservative argreeed with the Liberal at that time, was the idea that:

"The state has no business in the Nation's bed rooms".

I thought, that was so disgusting, especially when they are acting like a bunch of shellow end snobs, didn't have to lift any of their fingers for some thing they wanted to have.

If you are living in a glass house, Please stop threwing things in your neigbough's glass house.

Door Openner

http://ashera-savannah-cat.blogspot.com/

if this doesn't blow him out of the water i don't know what does hahaha!

We too were scammed by SB and lifestyle pets. Thank goodness our money did go to charity. We purchased an ashera cat
at a charity auction several years ago.
At the time the Ashera was advertised at $12,000. When no one was bidding on the kitty my daughters, with their sweet little faces begged us to bid. We paid $2000 and thought we'd bought a cat. However, we were told that the cat on the stage was NOT the cat and that our cat would be born soon and delivered withing a few months. 2 years later after many broken promises we did finally get our kitty. However, the Ashera is supposed to grow to almost 3 feet tall but hasn't. In fact he is smaller than our other domestic cats we have! His coat is pretty, but again ...nothing special...
Bottomline...another SCAM

No,Ben. We, the people with still functioning cerebral cortexes will get great "satisfation" when Simon Francis Campbell Brodie Carradan is back in jail where he belongs.

I am so sorry for all of your problems. However, never ever ever ever order a pet from the internet. It will only cause you heart ache.

Let see if plan b is going to get you through the deep end, obviousely you failed last times.

Since you select a different court location "FOR A REASON", you proably think you will be ok, and let Simone suffer again as you have tried number of times.

I will tell you now, you will not be too far or too long away from the court rooms you were in....Trust me I am perfect!!!!!

Good luck my friend!!!!

Love you too.

I warned you:

Your plan "B" was an other set-up for failure!!! mine dear friend.

And as long as your dirty games alive, and CONTINUING TO NEXT PLANS, you will stand to loose every time.

It's so sad to watch a bustard like you struggling at the DEEP END.....for the rest of you remaining life, because, I


Love you always. You are a God dam BUSTARD.

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Monday, July 27, 2009



Sign On San Diego News

Allerca promises sneeze-free cats


Pre-purchase costs $3,500, takes years
By Penni Crabtree
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
June 8, 2006

A San Diego company said yesterday that it had created the world's first cat that is free of the allergy-causing proteins that afflict many feline lovers.

Allerca
Allerca, a self-styled "lifestyle" pet company headquartered in San Diego, claims to have produced the world's first hypoallergenic cats.
If true, the feat by privately held Allerca is a new but low-tech twist on using genomic tools to create so-called “designer” pets, which in recent years have included cloned cats and dogs and genetically engineered fish that glow.

The sneeze-free kitties will come at a price guaranteed to make a pet lover's eyes water. Customers must fork out $3,500 to “pre-purchase” a 12-week kitten that could take two or more years to actually be delivered. And for an extra $1,950, potential pet owners can be bumped to the front of the list for delivery of a kitten in 2007.

“We are thrilled and excited about this scientific breakthrough,” Allerca chief executive Megan Young said. “For the first time, people who have been unable to own a cat because of their allergies can now enjoy a pet of their own without the associated risks and costs of allergy treatments.”

In October 2004, the company, then in Los Angeles, made national headlines when it announced that it intended to create genetically modified allergen-free cats by using RNA interference to “silence” the gene in cats that produces the irritant.

Two years later, Allerca isn't claiming to have created true transgenic animals – no DNA was inserted or genes modified to make them less allergenic.


Advertisement - Your Ad Here Instead, the company devised a genetic test to screen the genes of cats for “genetic divergences” in the Fel D1 gene, which is responsible for the allergy-producing protein that is secreted by a cat's glands. Allerca then bred the divergent cats to produce allergy-free offspring, Young said.
Little is known about Allerca or the validity of its claims, and the company was secretive yesterday about its science and its management. Allerca CEO Young declined to say where she had worked before Allerca, to disclose how many employees the company has or where it is located, or to name any scientists associated with the cat project.

In 2004, two months after Allerca made its initial media splash with an announcement that it would create genetically modified, allergen-free cats, the company was sued in federal court by New York-based Transgenic Pets.

Transgenic alleged that Los Angeles businessman Simon Brodie, owner of Geneticas Life Sciences, usurped Transgenic's business and marketing plan, trade secrets and technology, which were used to form Allerca.

According to the lawsuit, Transgenic's owner, Dr. David Avner, had agreed to create a company called Allerca with Brodie, and Brodie's company, Geneticas, was to invest an initial $2.5 million in the venture.

Instead, Brodie backed out on the deal and formed Allerca on his own, using Transgenic Pets' business plan, according to the lawsuit. Brodie also contacted Transgenic's cat supplier and the research laboratory that had a deal with Transgenic to develop and produce the cats, according to the lawsuit.

Allerca began accepting $350 deposits for the yet-to-be produced transgenic cats, which at the time the company claimed it would sell for $3,000 to $10,000.

In February 2005, Allerca and Brodie settled with Transgenic. Allerca agreed to shut down its Web site and not to re-enter the market for genetically engineered, allergen-free cats until after May 31, 2006.

Brodie and Geneticas have been involved with other companies with unusual business plans. Among the Geneticas-affiliated companies is ForeverPet, a cloning research and development company.

ForeverPet, according to marketing materials found on the Internet, also stores pets' genetic material so “ForeverPet clients can fulfill their dream of reuniting with their lost family friend.”

Another firm, Genetiate, proposed to create a fluorescent deer by implanting the gene of a special jellyfish. The project, dubbed the NightSave Deer, aimed to reduce the number of night time deer/auto collisions, saving the lives of both deer and people.

Young yesterday was vague about the status of Brodie's other companies. She said that Geneticas Life Sciences was “no more,” and that other companies previously affiliated with it have “split up and gone on to other things.”

Brodie, who is chairman and founder of Allerca, wa

I just accidently from an e-mail sent to me saw this and have been reading some of the postings!!!!! UNBEKIEVABLE!!!! I could never imagine paying that kind of money for a pet, and its the dander not the coat, that causes allergic reactions. By what I have read, this organization or person needs to be STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS!!!!! What alot of you people have gone through is unimaginable, in all my years dealing with rescuing cats, and also at one time showing and breeding a wonderful breed of cat, can't begin to fathom what this person or persons are getting away with!!!!!! I personally and speaking only for myself, would never dream of spending that kind of money on a pet!!!! I know alot of people have allergic reactions to cats and or dogs, and I feel so for them, and then to come across a person or persons that take ADVANTAGE of these people is absolutely mind boggling to me. I do hope that all of you can come together and stop this FRAUD!!!!!! By just the posts that I read, and the money that alot of you have already given, this person or persons must already be a self made MILLIONAIRE!!!!!! Think of the people that haven't posted due to embarrassment or other reasons, and add that to this total $$$$$!!!!!! Just think what that kind of money could have done for kittens, cats, puppies, or dogs given as a donation, and at least it could have been written off as a donation!!!!! I am so sorry for all of you and do hope you put this organization out of business. GOOD LUCK... Have added this site to my favorites so I can follow all of or any progress aimed at possibly getting your money back, or being able to read that the organization is SHUT DOWN!!!!! Again Good Luck Sharon

http://consumerist.com/5338554/new-jersey-man-sues-allerca-for-non+delivery-of-amazing-hypoallergenic-cat

Does anyone have a Current address for Allerca?

I am sorry to hear of everyone's difficulties with this scam artist. But to those of you who did receive a kitten and then sent it back, I am amazed at your indifference to the animal. You were scammed, it's a horrible experience, but why does the kitten have to pay with yet another terrifying voyage culminating in an unknown and most likely rotten end? I hardly imagine that Brodie & his accomplices are keeping a houseful of returned cats.

People who claim to love cats but do this to them ... I don't get it.

I've filed one few minutes ago. Come on people!

Linda/Sebastian/Sherry or anyone else who might know, what is the address that you used when you filed against allerca/lifestylepets.com?

I would like to file as well but do not know what his contact information is.

I just spoke to the lawyer for a guy in New Jersey who was able to serve someone who claimed to be a representative of Lifestyle Pets with papers for a lawsuit. The lawyer said that Lifestyle Pets had moved to the British Virgin Islands. It is almost impossible to serve them with papers since they are a "moving target".

From my conversations with the lawyer in New Jersey and the Santa Cruz District Attorney, it seems futile to try to sue. My only hope is criminal prosecution. I filled out a request for assistance with my US Senate representative, Dianne Feinstein, and asked her to follow up with the FBI on my complaint. Her office said it will take 6-8 weeks to hear back from the FBI. That is a long time! Is anyone else interested in asking their representative to pressure the FBI? At this point, if Simon is in the British Virgin Islands, we may need Interpol!

I appreciate any efforts all of you make!

Linda

Everyone at least go to the FBI crime internet site and file a complaint.

James,

You don't have to have an address for Brodie aka Carradan- you can just file w/all of the info. that you have. Believe me if the FBI wants him they can get him.

Criminal prosecution sounds good to me - if I don't get my money.

Lost $6000 to Simon because we wanted expedited shipment...has anyone considered getting the media involved here? Seems to me many of us would not have been so gullible if this had not been so widely reported on by all the top media news outlets as well as named top invention of the year by Time Magazine.

And and for those of you thinking about taking legal action. Don't bother. You WILL win and you WILL pursue the matter afterwards, and you WILL NOT ever see a penny come of it. This man has more lawsuits against him than he knows what to do with.

testing,,,

This just in. Allerca to stop selling cats according to the San Diego Union Tribune.

I'm another person who is waiting for a refund. Simon Brodie is the one who's telling us he sold the company. I don't believe that he has, as I just called there, and spoke with Simon. The Allerca.com website has not changed much. I will be reporting him to the FBI also.

I am sorry to see that there has been no progress on shutting down the Allerca web site and that everyone is till in limbo. I am also sorry to see that Brodie showed up and posted a bunch of gibberish in an effort to discredit the legitimate discussion and spirit here. At least all of your efforts have managed to save Melanie as noted in the post above.

More:

http://www.webcitation.org/5nsL5u38T

We ordered a kitten in 2008 and waited 10 months for a kitten. The kitten became extremely ill 72 hours after we took him home (picked him up from a vet in Los Angeles). We ended up in an emergency vet situation. Long story short, the kitten lived 6 weeks, we had $3000 in vet bills, and he died of FIP, an inherited, fatal genetic disorder. AFTER ALMOST A YEAR WE HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TRACK DOWN SIMON BRODIE. HAS ANYONE FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST THIS PERSON? ANY LUCK?

Thank you for saving me the heartache you have all gone through. I am severely allergic to cats. One touch from the tip of a cat's nose causes welts. 10 minutes in a house with a cat and I'll be in the emergency room. Even if I never see the cat! If anyone has received a cat from Simon and is in the LA area and wants a cheap way to see how hypo- allergenic their cat really is, I'll volunteer. Just pay my $50 emergency bill. LOL. Dang, I was so excited yesterday I was ready to send a payment. I actually made an Inquiry on the website but haven't heard back yet. Thank goodness I saw this first!

Add two more to the boat. Over a year has come and gone. Why didn't I see this site sooner!?! My wife and I actually decided we didn't want the cat anymore back in April, and tried to get a refund. This was before I had ANY idea of the shadiness of Simon. Then I did some more searching...it didn't take long. I'm really REALLY surprised I didn't see any of this sooner, I'm usually so thorough with this stuff, and it's not like it's hard to find on the web. Just search "Allerca contact" and hit after hit comes up talking about what a scam artist Simon is.
Anyway. I've contacted Kelly Walker, the Deputy DA in Santa Cruz, and he said he knows of ONE person who's actually gotten a refund. That person was one of about 20 that he pressed Simon to give refunds. They all agreed to sign NDA's (not sure on the content of the agreement) in exchange for a refund. Mr. Walker says he's gonna keep on Simon, but there's not much you can do with a guy no one can physically find.
I'm just SHOCKED that he can get away with this after serving time in prison for fraud in England.
Somehow, we need to find this guy. He needs to answer for what he's done. Not only to us - I'm not talkin' vigilante stuff here - he needs to answer to OUR laws, just like he had to in England.