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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Unfortunately, most state laws only allow you to get the purchase price of the puppy back. They don't do punitive damages because dogs are thought to be possessions. Punitive damages are usually what it takes for a company to be encouraged to do a policy change, but since melissaloi has made her story so known, I'm sure Pet Smart and other grooming shops will be encouraged to do some policy changes. Thank you melissaloi. |
True, but the judgment isn't the only thing that gets them where it hurts - lawyers fees, years in court, the cost of all of that, plus the bad publicity is enough to effect some change.