Did you get agreement to obtain the pup in writing? If not, it's just words against words and I don't think you have much legal standing (although I'm not a lawyer)...the hardball option would be to argue that the guy is a neglectful owner, but going by what you said I dont think much will stick (bad ownership indeed, but legally lack of potty training, socialization, etc. won't hold up....perhaps there is something about lack of health care with the shots)
In the end, I think your best option is to offer more money for the dog...everything has a price and I have a feeling this guy will see dollar signs.... |