Business ProfileforGinger's Maltese

I first contacted this business 10/22, gave them a deposit for a female malshi puppy. I was notified the puppy was born 12/12/22 and made arrangements to pick up my puppy on 2/6/23. The breeder notified me I could pick up this puppy on 2/6 in a restaurant parking lot located in *******, **. I paid in total $2500 (including the $300 deposit). I was given a baggie of kibble and assorted toys. The puppy was very small and listless. I was getting increasingly worried about the health of this tiny dog and contacted the breeder by email. She told me to contact my vet because the dog was no longer eating or drinking. I made the first available appointment with my vet the morning of 2/8. My vet told me to take her to the emergency hospital and I did so immediately. They let me know she was severely underweight, hypoglycemic and had an open fontenelle and I would need to leave her there at least overnight. The emergency vet called me a few hours later and let me know this poor dog had passed away. I am heartbroken. I notified the breeder who promptly offered to give me another dog from the same litter. I have attempted many times to get a refund of the money I paid this woman and she has avoided me. I truly believe this business is a puppy mill. At no time was I made aware of the dogs size and health issues. If I had been notified, I would not have purchased this dog. Attached you will find all email correspondence with this breeder as well as the bills I paid to nurse this dog to health.