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YorkieRose · 12-22-2005, 04:49 PM

Unfortunately, mistakes are made. Good Vets can miss a problem, it happens, I know it for a fact of life. Never say it will not happen to you..infact vets can disagree..what one sees as a common puppy thing and charges $20 to fix it, another vet may run $300 worth of tests and swear they are needed.

If something was missed in a sold puppy, I would pay for the vet
fees/meds...or the buyer could return for a full refund.

Legally, a person can not get a refund and keep the puppy. If I buy a dress and it has a broken zipper, I can return it for a refund, but I can get a refund and keep the dress...but with a dog, I feel this goes beyond the law. It is a ethical issue.
Breeders count on people not wanting to return the pup..they know the law backs them..no return, no refund.
If a buyer is willing to take on the responsiblity of fixing what is broken, then I will refund the price to fix it..it might only be $100 or it may be $1000. What difference does it make if I fix it or the owner fixes it, just so it is fixed?

12-22-2005, 04:49 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	refund Unfortunately, mistakes are made. Good Vets can miss a problem, it happens, I know it for a fact of life. Never say it will not happen to you..infact vets can disagree..what one sees as a common puppy thing and charges $20 to fix it, another vet may run $300 worth of tests and swear they are needed. If something was missed in a sold puppy, I would pay for the vet fees/meds...or the buyer could return for a full refund. Legally, a person can not get a refund and keep the puppy. If I buy a dress and it has a broken zipper, I can return it for a refund, but I can get a refund and keep the dress...but with a dog, I feel this goes beyond the law. It is a ethical issue. Breeders count on people not wanting to return the pup..they know the law backs them..no return, no refund. If a buyer is willing to take on the responsiblity of fixing what is broken, then I will refund the price to fix it..it might only be $100 or it may be $1000. What difference does it make if I fix it or the owner fixes it, just so it is fixed?