Puppy Contract

Responsibilities of the Buyer: • Payment: The buyer is responsible for paying for the puppy and shipping fees. • Supervision: The buyer agrees to provide proper supervision and not allow the puppy outdoors without supervision. • Humane Care: The buyer commits to caring for the puppy in a humane manner, including providing adequate food, water, shelter, attention, and medical care. • Guarantee and Liability: The buyer understands that the breeder provides guarantees about the puppy's temperament but is not responsible for future damages or injuries caused by the puppy. • Monitoring: The breeder has permission to contact the buyer to ensure the puppy is being properly treated and cared for. Seller's Guarantees: • Health and Registration: The seller guarantees the puppy sound health and provides registration application paperwork for local Kennel Club registration. • Temperament: The seller ensures that the puppy has a great temperament at the time of sale. • Health Records: The seller provides a health record of all shots and worming. Physical Examination and Refund: • Veterinary Examination: The buyer agrees to take the puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of delivery for a physical examination. • Refund Policy: If the licensed vet determines that the puppy has health issues caused by the seller, the buyer can return the puppy for a full refund, with the seller covering the return expenses. Buyer's Options and Responsibilities: • Rehoming Option: If the buyer needs to give up the puppy, the seller should be notified first, giving them the first option to resume full ownership and find a new home. • Money-Back Guarantee: The buyer has a 30-day money-back guarantee, with a full refund if they are not satisfied with the puppy or have difficulties bonding with it. • Transfer Approval: The breeder/seller reserves the right to approve or prohibit any transfer of the animal to a third party. • Prohibited Facilities: The puppy should not be sold, leased, traded, or given to any pet shop, research laboratory, animal shelter, or similar facility.