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Originally Posted by Ladymom  |
I guess I must have missed something......did the breeder know about the heart murmur prior to the sale? It sounded to me like the breeder just did not get the proper vet check. Yes, the breeder should have known better, but I don't see how this is a case for the Humane Society. Even if the breeder did know, how is a heart murmur related to the humane treatment of animals? Not trying to argue, I just don't understand.
I will say that if the guarantee only covers until the last set of shots, I don't think much of that guarantee. Definitely bring this up before then. The receipts should be plenty as far as getting the guarantee to stick; the health certificate really doesn't have anything to do with that, unless it's in some way worked into her guarantee. And if so, she would be in violation of her own contract for not getting it.
Regarding the health certificate, unless Florida law is different than Oklahoma (which I realize is possible) the health certificate is not required for the sale of a puppy. It is required to ship the puppy. I often make vet trips for my parents, who breed Yorkies, and if we are not shipping the puppy we don't pay extra for the health certificate. All the certificate says is that they are fit to travel and not have a contagious disease. We DO, however, get the vet check and a letter on vet stationary stating the results.
Regarding the heart murmur itself, I don't have a lot of experience with it....only one puppy ever had one, we kept him and he is now 9 months old and it has disappeared. It is my understanding that they do often go away as the pup grows up.
I will be thinking of you; I hope this is resolved well and soon. As some have pointed out, although it sounds bad now, it may never actually be that much of a problem.