I purchased a puppy online from a kennel in Missouri. The puppy was very sick within 24 hours of receiving her. She had parvo, a life threatening illness and had to be hospitalized. The breeder refuses to pay the bill although in her contract she guarantees against parvo. I'm out over $800 in vet bills to save my puppie's life. What are my options?
2007-12-26 07:05:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Call the state attorney general's office of consumer affairs!
2007-12-26 07:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by Spots^..^B4myeyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Missouri is the #1 puppy mill state in the U.S. Followed by Oklahoma, Kansas, and many other midwestern states - not exactly the heartland of America that I'm proud to be from.
This is exactly why you should never buy an animal online - what reputable breeder would sell their puppies over the internet and then ship them halfway across the country without ever meeting the owners?
I don't know what chain of action you have - there may be none because obviously these puppy mills stay in business despite the fact that 1 in 3 of their puppies doesn't even make it to it's destination. The best thing you can do is spread the word and save other people from the misery and money you've gone through.
They will only supply if the demand is there - if there are no buyers, they will stop breeding.
2007-12-26 07:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by feral_akodon 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to notify authorities because that kennel is still selling Parvo infected dogs all over the country. So try to stop the spread and then go after your $800.00 There are a lot of other people out there paying that $800. also, Call the ASPCA in their area and notify them about the breeder. And you might tell the Missouri Kennel that you are going to do these action and you want to money. Maybe they will send you the money to keep you from going public.....then go public. You own it to other furbaby lovers.
2007-12-26 07:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You've received some good advice...contact a lawyer in Missouri about the process. Another thing to consider is that many puppy mills are registered as livestock breeders with the USDA. Contact your local USDA office for contact information...they may be able to provide you with a means to at least file a complaint against the breeder, they MAY even help you develop a conflict resolution plan for you to follow...our local USDA office is great about helping people, but when you deal with the government, you'll find things vary wildly. Be polite and be persistent and you may find the information you seek.
2007-12-26 08:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by Leigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Missouri and it's known as the puppy mill state. You've just found out why. :-( Sorry you had to learn the lesson never buy a puppy online. Try contacting a good lawyer and bring your purchase contract with you. Hopefully that will help. Good luck!
2007-12-26 07:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by Cave Canem 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't get another dog. You didn't mention training the pit or anything - I guess your house was just a waystation. And small dogs and little children do NOT MIX...ever. They're too fragile and the toddler can't understand that every single tiny toy has to be picked up as soon as it's dropped or the dog eats and gets obstructed. I don't think either you or your daughter is ready for a dog. Oh...and you don't "donate" a dog. I guarantee, pit and other rescues arent looking for donations. They're filled to overflowing. You will be astoundingly lucky if you find someone to take him.
2016-04-11 01:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a lawyer in Missouri and sue in a Missouri court.
2007-12-26 07:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by pstottmfc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the courts (and the BBB) in the jurisdiction where the kennel operates. This is why you don't buy from a PUPPY MILL. There's a reason they sell online and ship - they raise their animals in abhorrent conditions.
2007-12-26 07:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you still have your purchase contract, you may have a chance at suing her.
Contact a lawyer and see what you could do about it.
Good luck, and sorry you had to find out about puppy mills like this.
2007-12-26 07:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by Ya 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless they have assets in NY you would have to hire an attorney in Missouri.
2007-12-26 07:12:24 · answer #10 · answered by Cindy F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋