How do you go about reporting a breeder?

[CollegeCutieUSF]

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

Again I am so sorry about capone.. I would go for the vet bills to be paid.. this was her responsibility to have this puppy checked by a vet prior to him leaving.. I thought in florida it was against the law to sell a puppy without one.. in fact there is always a piece in the paper in the pets for sale section.. I had one litter here, took them to the vet and had each one checked and she did the healthy cert.. but I would not stop at just keeping him, if you tell her you called a lawyer and are taking her to small claims court.. and you plan on keeping the baby.. that she should not get away with this and play with emotions of people.. and to me this is what is happening right now..

In fact who could she sell the baby too if you took him back.. no one if she was honest and said what was wrong with him.. you would win.. fight for capone on this one..

I feel so bad for you your bf and both mr. biggs and capone.. hugs to you all and keep us informed of how things are going..

Thanks Anne! Capone needs all the prayers and well wishes that he can get right now! If we can't come to some kind of agreement, then I'll have not choice but to take legal action. She sold me a sick puppy and said that he was healthy...thank god I live in florida, so I'm protected by law. My only option can't be just giving the puppy back. If she works with us and gives us some of our money back, then I won't have to take action and report her to take her to court. My BF is calling her today for me...I worte him a nice long speech to tell her...and we're gonna give her til friday to think about it. I even said that we could take him to her vet if she felt she wanted to get a second opinion on his heart murmur.

[qraven]

be careful of taking her to small claims court. A friend of mine did that with her corgie and the judge ruled that the breeder pay all the vet bills and refund the money for the puppy then ruled that the puppy be returned to the breeder. I have no clue how the laws are in FL

I am sorry you are going through this. I bet Capone will outgrow this

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by CollegeCutieUSF

Thanks for that info! DO you have the link to the site you got it from? I'd like to print it and show the breeder, so she knows I'm not trying to scam her.

It's in the Florida statutes (laws):

http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/s..._01_29.htm#s29

Claiming not to have the money for his vet bills is no excuse. By law she must reimburse you for up to his full price in vet bills. Florida has excellent puppy lemon laws. Here's an overview:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/lemon_fl.html

[qraven]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

It's in the Florida statutes (laws):

http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/s..._01_29.htm#s29

Claiming not to have the money for his vet bills is no excuse. By law she must reimburse you for up to his full price in vet bills. Florida has excellent puppy lemon laws. Here's an overview:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/lemon_fl.html

I wish all states had laws like this. Maybe then a lot of the scams and breeding sickly babies would stop

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

It's in the Florida statutes (laws):

http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/s..._01_29.htm#s29

Claiming not to have the money for his vet bills is no excuse. By law she must reimburse you for up to his full price in vet bills. Florida has excellent puppy lemon laws. Here's an overview:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/lemon_fl.html

I forgot to add that by breaking this law, your breeder can be found guilty of a first class misdemeanor.

[CollegeCutieUSF]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I forgot to add that by breaking this law, your breeder can be found guilty of a first class misdemeanor.

Thank you so much for all of the information! It's printing as I'm typing this!

[CollegeCutieUSF]

Originally Posted by qraven

be careful of taking her to small claims court. A friend of mine did that with her corgie and the judge ruled that the breeder pay all the vet bills and refund the money for the puppy then ruled that the puppy be returned to the breeder. I have no clue how the laws are in FL

I am sorry you are going through this. I bet Capone will outgrow this

Thanks! I will definately take this into consideration... I definately don't want to lose Capone, so I'll probably consult a lawyer before I proceed with anything.

[CollegeCutieUSF]

Now this is what I'm talkin' about!

I took the part below from the FL Lemon Law:

The law provides for replacement plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the illness, up to the price of the dog.

If a dog is proven ill or defect, consumers may demand a refund or replacement plus reimbursement of veterinary expenses up to the price of the dog.

[CollegeCutieUSF]

Does anyone happen to know how I can find info about the FL Lemon Law in spanish? The breeder speaks spanish, so it's easier if someone doesn't have to translate it.

Thanks guys! I really do apreciate all of the help and support!

UPDATE:: I spoke to the vet this morning and he said that he doesn't think the murmur is a serious one at the moment....he's hoping it will be gone within a month or so. He said we will moniter it again on my next visit..Tuesday 2/26

[Lee B]

Originally Posted by CollegeCutieUSF

Does anyone happen to know how I can find info about the FL Lemon Law in spanish? The breeder speaks spanish, so it's easier if someone doesn't have to translate it.

Thanks guys! I really do apreciate all of the help and support!

UPDATE:: I spoke to the vet this morning and he said that he doesn't think the murmur is a serious one at the moment....he's hoping it will be gone within a month or so. He said we will moniter it again on my next visit..Tuesday 2/26

That's very good news, indeed. Heart murmurs are frequently "temporary" things that correct themselves given time. I hope Capone's falls into that category.

As far as a Spanish translation, I think *every*thing legal in this state is done bilingual. I just don't know where to find it. Perhaps the "home" page offers the choice of English or ????

Both of my pups came with health certificates. Plus, I was given a 1 year warranty on life-threatening defects. The caveat was that I had to take the pup(s) to my vet within 3 business days and report back any issues. Puddin' and Isabella came from different breeders, both from the Brooksville area.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by CollegeCutieUSF

Does anyone happen to know how I can find info about the FL Lemon Law in spanish? The breeder speaks spanish, so it's easier if someone doesn't have to translate it.

Google has a translator. Here you go:

Florida mascota ley limón


Dog Care
Compras: Posh libra cachorros
Perros, Gatos y Otras Personas
ARCHIVOS DE LA CANINA / / Perros en un lather
Posh libra cachorros
Obtener los perritos Movin '
Bienvenido al Doghouse


Powered by Mochila Florida tiene una de las de mayor alcance comprador leyes de protección de animales de compañía en la nación. La ley se aplica tanto a los gatos y perros, y requiere exámenes y vacunas para los animales antes de la venta.

En resumen, se establece que una mascota distribuidor no puede tergiversar a sabiendas, la raza, el sexo, o la salud de cualquier perro o gato a la venta en el estado.

La definición de un distribuidor de mascotas está explícitamente escrito para incluir activa afición criadores. Un comerciante de animales de compañía se define como cualquier persona que vende más de 2 litros o 20 perros por año, lo que sea mayor.

Los consumidores tienen 14 días para el documento de enfermedades infecciosas o contagiosas y de un año completo del documento congénitas o defectos hereditarios. No hay pena por la falta de producción de los documentos de registro de la publicidad.

La ley prevé además la sustitución de reembolso para los gastos veterinarios relacionados con la certificación de la enfermedad, hasta el precio del perro.

Si un perro está demostrado malos o defecto, el consumidor podrá exigir un reembolso o reemplazo, más el reembolso de los gastos veterinarios hasta el precio del perro.

La dura ley del estado hace que sea potencialmente muy caro para vender animales enfermos o defectuosos en la Florida. Considere la situación en la que un cachorro se vende por $ 150 y sus caderas se ha evaluado en el plazo de 1 año. Los rayos X podrían ejecutar hasta 150 dólares. Si ellos a su vez definido hasta la displasia de cadera, el vendedor puede tener por objeto proporcionar un reembolso o sustitución, además de cubrir los $ 150 para las radiografías.

Es el derecho del consumidor a recibir un certificado de inspección veterinaria con cada perro o gato comprado de un distribuidor de mascotas. El certificado lista de todas las vacunas y desparasitación medicamentos administrados a los animales y se declarará que el animal ha sido examinado por un veterinario con licencia de la Florida, que certifica que, en la medida de los conocimientos del veterinario, el animal había sido saludable en la Tiempo de los exámenes veterinarios.

En el caso de que el consumidor compra los animales y considera que ha sido no apto para la compra, el consumidor deberá notificar al concesionario de animales de compañía dentro de 2 días laborables de la determinación del veterinario de que el animal no se prestaba.

El consumidor tiene el derecho a conservar, la devolución o el intercambio de animales y recibir el reembolso de determinados servicios relacionados con la veterinaria que se presta a los animales, siempre que el derecho del concesionario para el animal examinado por otro veterinario.

El estado abogado puede interponer un recurso que permita obtener cualquier violador de ser un distribuidor de mascotas. Violaciónes son un delito menor de primer grado.

Condado-operados o ciudad que funciona con los organismos de control de animales registradas y entidades sin fines de lucro están exentos de esta sección.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by CollegeCutieUSF

Now this is what I'm talkin' about!

I took the part below from the FL Lemon Law:

The law provides for replacement plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the illness, up to the price of the dog.

If a dog is proven ill or defect, consumers may demand a refund or replacement plus reimbursement of veterinary expenses up to the price of the dog.

Here's a link to the actual statute...
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/main/pet_main.shtml

There are three options...but I think the two you listed above mean you would return Capone to her. The third option is you sign a waiver to keep him but she reimburses you for the vet expenses you've already paid...but none beyond that.

It's a great service for pet buyers, but it is limited to people selling 2 litters a year or 20 dogs. do you know how often she has puppies?

Good luck!

[CollegeCutieUSF]

Thanks LadyMom! I wasn't aware google had a translator! I was searching for the publication in spanish. lol.

I honestly can't thank you enough for all of this info!

[PrestigeousYT]

I imagine this is what your vet thinks your boy has.
Since he has chosen to wait and recheck.
If he was hearing a more significant murmur you would have been referred to a specialist.


Innocent, flow murmurs. These murmurs are caused by normal turbulent blood flowing across heart valves of young dogs. These low-grade murmurs (less than a grade 2) decrease with age as the heart matures and are not associated with congenital heart disease. The vet will do a recheck in 4 weeks to see if he/she can still hear a murmur.

Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by PrestigeousYT

I imagine this is what your vet thinks your boy has.
Since he has chosen to wait and recheck.
If he was hearing a more significant murmur you would have been referred to a specialist.


Innocent, flow murmurs. These murmurs are caused by normal turbulent blood flowing across heart valves of young dogs. These low-grade murmurs (less than a grade 2) decrease with age as the heart matures and are not associated with congenital heart disease. The vet will do a recheck in 4 weeks to see if he/she can still hear a murmur.

Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

I would think the above...although great news...would mean the pup isn't unhealthy then.