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Originally Posted by smelcerk  Whew! Just read the entire thread. I have tried to compose my thoughts so I do not respond with the passion I feel. I am so very sorry that poor puppy died and am so sorry for the OP who were prepared to love this baby and welcome him into their homes with open arms. This tragedy can occur to even the best of breeders which is why the best of breeders offer their health guarantees. I will not judge whether or not this breeder is one of the best, a horrible puppy mill, or somewhere in between. I will simply say that a horrible tragedy has occurred and that is what the health guarantee is all about. It is simple. It is black and white. It should be honored. Whether the breeder is sick and whether or not people should or not sympathize with the OP are immaterial. |
I've been thinking exactly the same thing. All of the discussions about the website, breeding practices, prices, number of pups, etc. only serve to complicate the situation and create a distraction.
The bottom line and the only relevant issues are:
(1) Firebrand presented a contract that was completely of their making. Did it cover congenital genetic defects, such as liver shunt?
(2) Did that contract agree to refund money or replace the puppy if such a defect were found in the puppy?
(3) Was an autopsy performed by a reputable source that proved this defect was present?
If the answer to all three is YES, then it IS very simple. Cut the check and be done with it. While the rest of the discussion is important and could probably use it's own discussion thread, it simply isn't relevant to settling the OP's issue.