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Originally Posted by rebeccag  Again, I wasn't speaking directly to you or about you just the possible problems with putting that in a contract by people who are not reputable. I do think puppy mill people would be glad to put something like that in their contract...
What I meant with this comment:
"get a dog without realizing how it works"
was that some people who get a dog and have spoke to the breeder would choose not to read a lenghty contract with the excitement of picking up a new puppy and trusting the breeder. Wouldn't be the first time. I understand it's stupid but someone in the business and who does want to scam someone could...it just adds another dimension to the never ending problems with puppy mills. Even smaller in home puppy mills. They could even threaten to take the puppy back if the purchaser gives them a hard time with legitimate problems. Just a thought. Not every breeder does the right thing as you state you do. I know you're different...but there are too many not so caring breeders who lie as it is, never mind giving them all that control to someone who doesn't really care and just interested in covering their butts or having leverage!!!
Also like to point out that some breeders don't advertise their contract on a website like Karen's Yorkies so you don't know about it until you get there type of thing.
Not cool...And not you! Just a scarey thought. That's what Animal Control and courts are for...deciding what's right! |
My contract does have several clauses in it that will allow me to take back a puppy. It was drafted by a lawyer and will hold up in a court of law. A few things that are mentioned is; puppy must be in a climate controlled environment, never be chained outdoors, unauthorized breeding (since all my dogs are placed with limited registration) I will confiscate the dog and the litter.
Since my new families have a copy of the contract 4 to 6 weeks prior to their picking up their puppy. The have ample time to read it and sign it. Then of course all my families are all placed in families of people that I know and in close proximity to where I live.
Animal Control has no jurisdiction of the above mentioned. All they care is that the dogs are fed, kept clean, have rabies and are licensed.