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Originally Posted by gracielove  Most of what I know I have learned since coming to YT. It is heartbreaking to read the various stories of people who have been taken in by these scams. Just recently someone posted a link to her webpage with info on the particular person who sold her a very expensive dying puppy. I still don't understand why people have no legal recourse with these people. |
Many states are passing puppy lemon laws and you do have legal rights. Even in states that don't have the lemon laws, you can probably take the breeder to small claims court if a vet says that the dog had a genetic problem or the illness was there when you purchased it. The problem is most people are emotionally devastated when something like this happens, it's not even about the money and money won't make them feel any better so they don't do anything. However suing these breeders would put many out of business, and I encourage people to do it, don’t just take another dog from them, get your money back. Some courts have even allowed suing for punitive damages or pain and suffering.