JACOBSON KENNEL
Puppy Health Guarantee
The Buyer is guaranteed a healthy puppy. All puppies will come with their first set of shots. It is highly recommended by the Seller to follow the vaccination schedule outlined at https://jacobsonkennel.com/puppy-vaccination-schedule/ to keep your dog safe. At the option and expense of the buyer, the puppy should be taken to a veterinarian within 10 days of purchase. If the puppy is found unhealthy, the buyer will receive a 100% refund, provided the dog is returned immediately to the Seller.
This does not include conditions that are the result of the buyer’s negligence or accidental occurrence. This also does not include illness or opportunistic parasite that might occur due to the stress of moving the puppy to the Buyer’s home. Stress of the move might cause: hypoglycemia, coccidia, giardia, kennel cough, etc.
Seller warrants the health of the puppy from hereditary crippling defects, for the first 12 months of life. During those 12 months the dog will be free of hereditary crippling defects as described by www.ofa.org.
If the puppy develops a hereditary defect, in the first year of life, and is to such an extent that it makes the puppy (dog) unsuitable as a pet. One of the following will apply at the discretion of the Seller:
- Once acceptable vet verification documents of said fault, have been reviewed by the Seller, along with the return of the puppy and registration papers at the Buyers expense; Refund of the purchase price will be issued.
- Once acceptable vet verification documents of said fault, have been reviewed by the Seller: Replacement of the puppy, once one becomes available, provided that the puppy and registration papers are returned to the seller at Buyer expense.
- Since a great deal of time, money and emotion will be invested in the puppy by the Buyer. One half of the purchase price will be refunded once the seller has received: acceptable verification of said fault and confirmation that the dog has been spayed/neutered and properly treated for said fault.
Guarantee is for the first 12 months of life. All claims must be submitted before puppies 1st birthday. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to provide vet verification document of said hereditary crippling defects. If Buyer fails to provide such documentation, the Seller is freed of any and all obligations.
If during this time frame it’s determined that the puppy does indeed have a hereditary crippling defect and the Buyer determines that they want a replacement puppy, the Buyer will then have the option to choose such puppy from a future litter when available.
If the puppy becomes ill and the Buyer has the puppy euthanized without Seller consent, no such replacement puppy or refund shall be made. If the Buyer qualifies for a refund or replacement and declines, then the Seller is under no further obligations and will be deemed that the Buyer has released the Seller from any and all future claims, obligations or duty on this agreement.
IMPORTANT: SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MEDICAL EXPENSES, VETERINARIAN BILLS, OR ANY OTHER COST THAT THE BUYER HAS INCURRED.
THE SELLER WILL NOT COVER ANY RETURN SHIPMENT OF THE PUPPY AS WELL.
Seller cannot guarantee size, color, temperament or fertility of any puppy. Seller cannot guarantee puppies potential or prospect of a show quality puppy.
Re-homing a puppy!
If the puppy cannot be kept do to unforeseen circumstances, the Seller may assist the Buyer in finding another suitable home, by posting the puppies information on facebook. However finding a new home where the dog will receive proper care, falls upon the Buyer.
The Seller will not offer a refund if the buyer chooses to give up the puppy.
Payment
A down payment can be placed on a puppy to reserve the puppy you want. This down payment is non-refundable, except for in the rare case the puppy dies, so make sure you want the puppy before making the down payment. Payment is due in full before the puppy leaves the Seller property. Payment can be cash on pickup or if the Buyer cannot do local pickup, payment will be arranged through PayPal or Venmo.
Puppies are held free up to nine weeks old. If the puppy is not picked up after the ninth week is up, there will be a $5 charge per day to the Buyer until the puppy is picked up.
THIS DOCUMENT IS A LEGALLY-BINDING DOCUMENT. ANY COURT COST AND ATTORNEY FEES NECESSARY FOR ENFORCING THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE PAID FOR BY THE BUYER.
I the Buyer acknowledge that I have received a copy of this contact and acknowledge by signing below, that I have read, understood and agree to the terms of this contract in its entirety.
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