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Originally Posted by DolcesMom  Thanks everyone for all the feedback! Has anyone ever been in this situation?
The breeder does not know that I have the paper work from her vet stating the positive shunt. I wanted to ask around and see if I have course of action before the next steps. The e-mails are dated before us receiving Dolce while the vet's paper work , also dated, say otherwise .
It fustrates me thinking that someone claiming to love and be a reputable breeder could do this. Is there a chance that'd I have to give Dolce back? If that could be an end result I don't want to persue this. But if I can just get either Shunt surgery refund or at least 150% of Dolce's cost back without having to give her up, I'd want to persue. |
You're in California, right? You are lucky. You have really tough puppy lemon laws there. Your law protects you from hereditary defects for a year.
To answer your question, no, you won't have to give Dolce back. The breeder is required to cover his vet expenses up to 1&1/2 times his purchase price if you decide to keep him:
If the dog is proven to be ill or to have hereditary defects, the buyer is entitled to a replacement plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the dog's illness, up to the price of the dog including sales tax.
The buyer may also choose a refund plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the dog's illness, up to the price of the dog.
If the buyer elects to have the dog treated, the seller is required to cover up to 1 1/2 times the purchase price of the dog in veterinary expenses. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/lemon_ca.html