We sold a dog over 2 weeks ago and the lady calls us this morning and tells us the puppy died on Sunday, she says he was throwing up, when we asked if she took him to the vet she said they were closed on Sunday, but we know from experience that you can get twenty-four hour service for a vet fee, my question is, Are we obligated by law to give her another dog, or a discount on another dog?
I feel like she didn't take good care of him, we took the puppy to the vet twice and he had a clean bill of health, I feel that he probably caught something at her house.
Also this woman lives in Florida and we live in Alabama, I know Florida has laws on this but not Alabama.
Thanks and May God Bless you all.
2007-02-06 01:34:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
NO you're not obligated. If you sold the puppy with a clean bill of health and that woman had an option of taking that poor dog to the vet and didn't then that's her fault. You're not responsible for the puppy once it leaves your hands. How can you be?
There are 24 hour animal clinics. I'm also curious if she puppy proofed her house and the dog got into something, or if the puppy was showing signs earlier in the week when her vet was open and she just didn't pay any attention to it till it was drastic.
You also reserve the right refuse a service to anyone. If you feel she was a bad owner don't sell another puppy to her. Thank her for her previous business and then give her references to another breeder you may recommend.
If there was a contract signed or reciept of sale... it would be valid in Alabama NOT in Florida unless you went down there for the transaction.
Good Luck
2007-02-06 01:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would contact an attorney in Alabama. Most of them will give free legal advice since this would be a civil suit anyways. Find out your rights/obligations. Florida law won't matter since the sale was made in Alabama.
If the puppy was healthy (and you have documented proof of this) on the date of sale, then I doubt you're obligated to do anything, but it's better to be sure than to take Yahoo members' advice.
Also, just for good business practices, maybe you can offer her a discount on her next purchase regardless of the outcome. Somehow you should try to always make the situation right, but that is up to you. I know if I spent a lot of money and lost the puppy, I'd try to replace it too. But for all I know, this woman was being neglectful and is trying to scam another puppy out of you for free.
In the future, find out all your rights/obligations when you become a breeder. Having contracts drawn up stating you are not responsible for the puppy once it leaves your hands is a good start. Otherwise, you've got a lawsuit waiting to happen!
2007-02-09 15:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by sublimekindalife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't live in the US and I don't know what the law is, but I would guess you should compensate her ONLY if there is some proof or evidence that the dog died of a congenital disease or of a condition he must have had when she got it. So basically, unless a vet sees the dead dog and performs an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death, she might have poisoned the dog herself for all you know!(I am not saying on purpose, but the dog may have swallowed something when she didn't see him). Especially if your vet can certify that the puppy was in good health. Now, if you do this as a trade and you want to keep satisfied clients, perhaps you should do what she asks, but I wouldn't, unless she has some evidence of the cause of death.
2007-02-06 01:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you a member of American Kennel Club? This might be a strong point in your favor to prove that the puppy had a clean bill of health when he left your care. For all you know, her child could've given him something to eat that he wasn't ready for and he died. Why should you refund her if you don't know the cause of death? As far as the Puppy Lemon Law, hey, buyer beware. Regardless of the law's in Florida, she purchased a dog in a state that doesn't have that, so I guess that's her tough break. If you're not already affiliated with AKC and want to continue breeding and selling dogs, I suggest you register with them. This will reflect well on you to anyone interested in buying from you. Bottom line is, if you're conscience won't leave you alone, refund her. But honestly, you have no proof that it was your fault.
2007-02-06 01:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by scouseryank33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have a contract with this woman? One stating that you guarantee the pup will be free of any genetic defects and that the pup must see the vet within a certain amount of time from the date of purchase? If not, you are not obligated to refund, or exchange, or replace the pup. However, I would highly suggest that if you are going to continue to breed, you need a contract so this doesn't happen again. I would also tell the woman you want a letter from her vet stating what the pup died of.
2007-02-06 01:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by vomdeitrichgiants 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 11:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good reason NOT to ship puppies away to people. You never meet them and determine what kind of owner they will be. There's a lot you can learn by seeing someone in person and watching their behavior interacting with you and the potential puppy they may buy.
2007-02-06 01:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have proof that you took the dog to the vet and the vet give a clean bill of health. and the dog was in good health before she took it home you should have to owe her anything.
2007-02-09 21:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by kay s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon Laws In Alabama
2017-02-25 05:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is one thing when you sell puppies you are responsible for them if they get sick after the sale but if you said different you are not ob liged to give her anything but i would just give her anotyher puppy and make her understand that if anything happens to this one she will not get another and try to get it in writing with both your signmatures if posible
2007-02-06 01:41:08 · answer #10 · answered by brandy l23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋