[brezofleur]

Originally Posted by AngelFae

I REALLY hope that you go after the original breeder, though. If she gets away with this with you she will get away with it again, perhaps she has before. If it were ME, I'd be making this gal's life a living hell so that she NEVER BREEDS AGAIN!
As for what to say to her, well, I'd start out being VERY calm but stern. Get your plan together- let her know what you want and be straight about it, don't sugar coat things just to be nice. You are NOT out of line asking for your money back. All of it. You can ask for the vet bills but as long as she gives you back your entire amount (including "non-refundable deposit") I probably wouldn't push it too hard. However, IF you are taking her to small claims court as you mentioned before, you need to be prepared to ask for EVERYTHING. Bring her copies of the vet bills and the FL Pet Lemon Law. If you were calling her from a cell phone copy down every time you called her. Keep and print out every text you sent her. Show her all of the documentation you have from everything that happened from the very begining. Bring someone with you who can stand up for you but NOT to gang up on her. Stop at the local police station first and try to file a complaint and to at least make them aware of the situation in case she tries to call them on YOU.
You really need to get this woman shut down. I know it is asking a lot of you but you can stop this from happening to someone else.
Best of luck! (((HUGS)))

Yes! You cannot have too much documentation! EVERYTHING needs to be documented and please go to the police BEFORE going to her.