[yorkipower]

Am I understanding this correctly? You have a contract from the breeder with a health guarantee? What is the period on that guarantee? What are the exact terms? Read it very carefully. If you think the contract expressly promises you a healthy puppy (which is should but does not necessary do), what I would do is bring a claim in small claims court for your vet bills. The advantage to small claims court or municipal court is that you do not need a lawyer and there’s usually an expedited process so you can recoup your lost funds and focus on your puppy’s health faster.

Remember to keep all your receipts. Document all your expenses! These should be the original reciepts and not a summary you've made up. You'll need to be able to prove the exact amount of money you have lost.

Also, hold onto any correspondences you have with the breeder and your vet. If you have a verbal conversation with the breeder, follow-up immediately with a letter, documenting what was said in the conversation and retain a photocopy of the letter with the post mark date for your records (I would even send these letters registered mail so that you have the return receipt as evidence that your breeder received your letter).

My heart goes out to you. Know how it feels to have a dog in the ICU. Best wishes to you and your pup for a quick and full recovery!