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FlDebra · 12-31-2010, 11:21 PM

I am always surprised too -- maybe some of the states do not require Health Certificates. Florida does and they must have vaccines and wormings listed on them.

Florida has a pretty good Puppy Lemon Law. I can't believe how many breeders in Florida have Health Guarantees that are showing much LESS than the law requries. In Florida a BUYER has the right to choose what course of action to take if (a) a puppy is found unfit for sale due to illness or disease (including internal parasites) within 14 days of sale and (b) a puppy is found unfit for sale due to genetic or inherited condition within one year of sale, the buyer may choose one of the following:
(a) The right to return the animal and receive a refund of the purchase price, including the sales tax, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian’s examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering;
(b) The right to return the animal and receive an exchange dog or cat of the consumer’s choice of equivalent value, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian’s examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering; or
(c) The right to retain the animal and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs for necessary services and treatment related to the attempt to cure or curing of the dog or cat. Reimbursement for veterinary costs may not exceed the purchase price of the animal.

There are a lot more requirements and protections in the Puppy Lemon Law: http://www.lemonlawact.com/floridas-...lorida-277.htm Buyers should always check your state laws to see if you have similar protections.

Too many FL breeders have Health Guarantees that do not give these options to the buyer, which is highly unethical.

12-31-2010, 11:21 PM	#14
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I am always surprised too -- maybe some of the states do not require Health Certificates. Florida does and they must have vaccines and wormings listed on them. Florida has a pretty good Puppy Lemon Law. I can't believe how many breeders in Florida have Health Guarantees that are showing much LESS than the law requries. In Florida a BUYER has the right to choose what course of action to take if (a) a puppy is found unfit for sale due to illness or disease (including internal parasites) within 14 days of sale and (b) a puppy is found unfit for sale due to genetic or inherited condition within one year of sale, the buyer may choose one of the following: (a) The right to return the animal and receive a refund of the purchase price, including the sales tax, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian’s examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering; (b) The right to return the animal and receive an exchange dog or cat of the consumer’s choice of equivalent value, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs directly related to the veterinarian’s examination and certification that the dog or cat is unfit for purchase pursuant to this section and directly related to necessary emergency services and treatment undertaken to relieve suffering; or (c) The right to retain the animal and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs for necessary services and treatment related to the attempt to cure or curing of the dog or cat. Reimbursement for veterinary costs may not exceed the purchase price of the animal. There are a lot more requirements and protections in the Puppy Lemon Law: http://www.lemonlawact.com/floridas-...lorida-277.htm Buyers should always check your state laws to see if you have similar protections. Too many FL breeders have Health Guarantees that do not give these options to the buyer, which is highly unethical. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard Last edited by FlDebra; 12-31-2010 at 11:22 PM.