? re: taking a puppy back When someone calls u to take a puppy back, they feel that they cant give it the attention it needs due to increased hours of working, do you refund any all of or half of the money and any other concerns i should have, this is the first time ive had anyone call me to take one back??? any suggestions u all have will help me thanks |
how long has she had the puppy? |
the puppy is almost 7months old he will be on the 15th and she got him when he was 8 weeks old |
I am not a breeder so I really do not know how it works but I can tell you that I dont think she should get her money back from you. every contract i have read states that the buyer is to/can return the dog but will receive no money back. ofcourse it is a choice that only you can make, if she had him for 1 0r 2 weeks then i probably would refund her money but 5 months...i dont think i would. then again who knows lol |
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I'm not a breeder but if I was I would't refund her money. She bought the puppy from you 5 months ago and just now decides she doesn't have the time for it? I wouldn't refund her money, but maybe find a new home for it and giver her 1/2 of that money? |
I wouldn't refund all of the money, at least not at first. You need to determine the condition of the dog once it is returned. You'll need to have it vet checked again, consider what you will be out for time and costs in doing all this and rehoming, etc etc. Alot would just depend on the specifics of the situation really. Was any kind of agreement for this type situation discussed between the two of you when she bought the pup? Just up to what you feel is fair. |
When my puppies are sold i tell them that if they are unable to keep it for an reason they are to let me know before they rehome it and that i will take it back that way i know it is rehomed in a proper place but i never tell them i will refund money, i was wondering what everyone else doessince i have never had this happen i was so unhappy about it i was tjhinking as you all why after this amt of time, plus i have 5 day old puppies so im worried about that too |
puppy I have had situations where the puppy did not work out or the life of the owner change and the puppy needed rehoming. This is what worked for me...I would meet the buyer at my vets (no one refused) and we made sure it was UTD on vaccines, healthy, parasite free etc..and then I took it home and resold it, giving the owner what ever I got less any expenses...I only charged for any vet fees if needed, not food or grooming. OR I would call someone waiting to buy one of my puppies and they worked it out..money, vet etc..I was not involved. OR, if it was over 6 months, I just took it back and found it a home..no money returned. Sometimes I kept the puppy as a pet or gave it to family and friends. |
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I'm not a breeder, but I would not give the money back after all this time. If it were only a week or two then I'd consider giving her back her money. |
I had one puppy buyer decide a puppy wasn't right for them but they had him over night and returned to me the next day and I gave money back. I wouldn't give money back after that long but I would take the puppy back for sure it's in my contract and place the puppy into another home. I don't think I would sell the puppy for what I orginally got but maybe for an adoption fee like the vet expenses I incurred for rechecks. But probably just place into a nice home for nothing. Donna Bird Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers |
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Not a breeder here, either; but, as far I wouldn't return her $$$. And, now is a good time for you to draw up your own contract, and include such provisions as you forsee to save yourself future dilemmas. |
pup A buyer has no legal right to expect any money back for a puppy once it is sold except for health reasons. Anything you give them is simply a kindness IMO. |
Did the owner of the pup give an indication if they expected to be reimbursed for the pup???? Joyce |
I also say I want to have any puppy/dog returned to me not rehomed or sold. I would have the dog vet checked and I would rehome the dog. If there is any money--less expensives--they might get a refund if the dog is returned clean, unmatted, vaccinations up to date, no behaviorial problems from the dog--no aggression or overly-shy etc. My contract does not state that I will refund the money after several months. I would return the money if it didn't work out in the first week....and there is no other issues-- |
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tell you what I have found out is that the boys and especially the girls are easier to sell at that age than puppies. |
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I am sure you will find him a home, so many people want a yorkie and will look after their needs, but does not always have the larger cash to buy one initially. The first two that I took in, I got them free and only had to have both altered..they were never denied a thing, lived a long life. I was one that did not want to spend big bucks for a yorkie at first. But I sure looked after them well.. They also made me addicted to yorkies. When I had taken in my first, it was yes not even seeing him, he had been badly abused..I did not even know what a yorkie looked like, I just wanted a small dog. :D Yet there are people who can afford to buy like this girl did, and pay for one, and does not look after it..sad....:( Pooh's mum |
I know i was so upset that she didnt do anything for this little guy as far as follow care with vet and stuff it broke my heart.. the thing that made me the maddest was the fact that when i sell my puppies i send a puppy kit home with the first dose of heart worm preventative and a list of things and on that list it spesifically says that it needs to be given when they are 6 months old otherwise that have to be cked for heart worms before being put on the preventative my vets recomendation and u woulda thought since i gave them the first dose she would have at least given it to him herexcuse on that and rabies was well he doesnt go outside except in her back yard well thats outside lol |
puppy It is perfectly acceptable to ask other breeders to help out..many have helped me over the years...and I return the favor when ever possible. I would not return any money to her since she has failed to keep the puppy vetted properly. I would contact your local Humane Society and ask if they have a "wish" book...I used to go look in the wish book, if I had a rescue, special needs or even a retired dog I wanted to place. People write down what they are hoping to find as a companion and the HS never had a problem with me calling anyone. I have made several life long friends from these placments. I had a small male who was a year..he was so shy, I never figured out his problem since his littermates were so outgoing..I found a great family in the wish book and they later got another Yorkie from a breeder who had broken her leg and limped. Take a photo and place it in all the vet offices in your area..."seeking good home"..etc...and I am sure YT friends here will help you out...best wishes.. |
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I am appalled that she did absolutely nothing for this little guy in all these months, and I hate to think of the way she may dispose of him. Sheila |
i agree with the above post seems like she doesnt care bout the pup much maybe she just bought it to say she has a yorkie try to get him back at all cost and dont give her a dime |
thanks everyone for all ur wonderful posts and help on this situation again yorkie talk people are the best and u all are so wonderfulim so glad that i came here when i did and joined this forum!!!! I have tryed numerous times and left messages to get ahold of her and she isnt returning my calls. I am concerned for this little guy breaks my heart and i thought she would be so good to him she has a pom that she has had for yrs and he is in such good health or appears to be abd well groomed and all...I will definately make a contract from now on when i sell my puppies. I screen now but guess some can slip thru that also...I will let u all know if i hear anything more.. AGAIN THANKS YOU ALL ARE THE BEST!!!!! |
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