If I recieved a sickly puppy from a lady who claimed the dog was healthy but wasn’t. can I get a refund?
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If I recieved a sickly puppy from a lady who claimed the dog was healthy but wasn’t. can I get a refund?
I had her for 9 days when I had to put her down because she had too many hookworms (it made her extremely anemic). The puppy was in the process of being treated for coccidia as well. She was dewormed and given meds. I was supposed to give her another dose of the worming medicine but she had to be put down before then. This puppy was given to me on the 28th of last month and was put down on the 6th of this month. I felt the breeder needed to refund me my money for the puppy and vet bill; she said she feels she only owes me a new puppy.
Asked on April 7, 2012 under General Practice, Louisiana
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
She is probably correct. Animals are items in this country, they are considered chattel. So in this situation, absent a written agreement that tells you something entirely differently (like requires a monetary refund), you agreed to purchase a puppy. If the puppy was sick and passed away so quickly, the woman owes you a new puppy. Now if this puppy also is sick and requires medical treatment to get better, you are either owed a new puppy if you choose not to keep the puppy or reimbursement for the monies you expended to make the puppy better. Since you spent money on the first puppy (vet fees and medication), you should request this money back and a new puppy (healthy one). If she still does not budge, you simply sue her for everything.
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