a 12-week old dachshund who's about to become mike despenas' new best friend. >> i'll take him walking and he knows. >> his therapist suggested he get a therapy dog after a 2014 car accident left him with severe ptsd and a brain injury. mike recently spent all of his money paying for a puppy he found online that turned out to be a scam. >> it is something that i need. >> within minutes of airing that story wednesday emails and phone calls started pouring in. >> i went to petfinder and found several dachshunds. strangers, who were brought to tears, asking if they can do anything to help. >> i don't expect any help and to know there are people out there that care about people they don't even know it's amazing to me. >> yet another reminder that iowa nice is a real thing. >> i think he'll be a great i can't wait. kim: here's even better news. the rockwell city breeder who has baxter agreed to donate the money to the iowa breeders association, to be used to teach people about pet scams. steve: think you very much. he says he wants to walk the new dog. >> fantastic weather for all forms of

mike despenas found an adorable 12-week old daschund named lily on a website called puppy territory.com. that is actually literally there behind me. he was even more excited when lily's supposed owner, who claimed to live in oklahoma, told him the dog cost only $400. the owner gave mike specific instructions to pay someone at a moneygram at walmart, which he did. mike was then asked to send $300 for insurance, and later, another for vaccines and a $300 special cage for the dog. it didn't end there. the alleged owners then claimed to have flown the dog from oklahoma to kansas, but still needed more money before she could be delivered to mike's des moines apartment. that's when mike says he realized it was all a scam, but at that point, he had already spent all his money and now can't afford to buy another therapy dog. mike believes the scammers took advantage of him, revealing he suffers from ptsd and a brain injury. >> i'm embarrased. i feel like a fool. but, i'm willing to do this so no one else falls for it. kim: might did report the scam to the iowa attorney general's office but know

kim: a psychologist suggested mike despenas get a therapy dog to help with daily symptoms he suffers because of a 2014 car accident. he believes the scammers took advantage of his vulnerability. mike desperas proudly posted pictures of the 12-week-old puppy, lily, he hoped to call his new best friend. >> i can't wait until she gets here. she's the cutest little thing ever. kim: mike found lily on a website called puppyterritory.com. dog, a dachshund puppy that was 12-weeks-old, house trained. kim: the supposed owner, who claimed to live in oklahoma, instructed mike to pay a massachusetts address through money gram at walmart with a promise to ship the dog in a few days. >> the next day, they sent me a text saying they needed $725 more for insurance that was refundable. kim: mike was forced to borrow money from friends after the owner requested more money for vaccines and a cage. mike was devastated when he realized he had been scammed and was out $975. >> it's something that i need. i need another dachshund. kim: after repeated attempts to get a hold of the scammers i got , the same r

eric: the other dog story getting buzz so many of you wanted to help mike despenas after we aired his story. his therapist recommended a therapy dog. he paid for a puppy he found online but it later turned out to be a scam. police department's administrative services are now getting him a dog baxter, a he should get him in the next couple of weeks. shaina: so cute. hey if you are looking for , something to do tonight try one of des moines' it places. last night at 10:00, kim st. onge showed us all the hotspots for young professionals. sakari is a popular place to grab a bite. it's a sushi lounge on ingersoll that has great food and drinks. a couple blocks east the new cocktail lounge juniper moon has been attracting a lot of people with its trendy decor and comfy seating. and if you feel like going clubbing, the exchange on the place to go. eric: well, this weekend is the oscars. have you seen many of the best picture nominees? elizabeth: i think i have. shaina: quite a few. eric: do you have your favorites in mind? elizabeth: it is going to be a tough call. red carpet already in los