MICHELLE'S K9 COMPANIONS
CONTRACT/HEALTH GUARANTEE/ WARRANTY/ BILL OF SALE
This AGREEMENT is between (Breeder) Michelle Heath, owner/operator of Michelle’s K9 Companions, and the said Buyer as signed at the bottom. It is agreed between Breeder, and Buyer as follows:
The puppy sold to buyer to the terms of this agreement is as follows:
Dog is registered and papers will be provided from: AKC
BREED:________________________________________ DOB:___________________________ SEX: M or F
COLOR:________________________________________ MARKINGS:____________________________________
DAM:___________________________________________SIRE:__________________________________________
PUPPY ID:______________________________________ PRICE: _________________________________________
Seller guarantees that at the time of delivery/pickup the puppy is in good health. Seller has taken steps to ensure that your new puppy is healthy. Your puppy has been selectively bred for excellent quality, health, soundness, intelligence and good temperament. Seller has provided the first set(s) of required age appropriate puppy vaccines and dewormings. It is required you keep your puppy on a vaccination schedule and routine deworming by a licensed veterinarian. The state of Maine requires a breeder to guarantee a healthy puppy for 1 year.
The puppy/adult dog has been fed an excellent and holistically formulated Veterinarian diet Life’s Abundance Dog Food, and this health guarantee is only viable if puppy/adult dog is kept on Life’s Abundance Dog Food during the first 3 years (developmental stage.) If your puppy isn’t doing well on this food, in order to keep nutrition guarantee, you must call breeder to help find something compatable to keep your guarantee. It must pass our testing to be considered.
BUYER AGREES to keep dog on Life’s Abundance for 3 years. Developemental stage.
Printed Name ____________________________________ Signature_______________________________Date_______________
If kept on Life’s Abundance thereafter, guarantee against any nutritional issues will extend for 3 yrs.
I AGREE to keep my dog on Life’s Abundance for 3 years.
Printed Name_____________________________________Signature_______________________________Date________________
If an issue arises w/ nutritional deficiency (you must have been feeding LA food the whole time) & it must be confirmed by 3 different vets in order for guarantee to be valid for replacement of puppy. We do have record of your orders, but please keep your reciepts for us to verify.
Printed name _____________________________________Signature______________________________Date_________________
4. The following conditions apply to the sale of the aforementioned puppy / dog:
· Deposits / Waiting List Fees are Non-Refundable. This means that you may move your deposit to another puppy that is available or you may wait for the next litter born and put it toward one of those puppies up to 2 years.
Sign _______________________________________ Date ________________
· If Buyer changes their mind after money is received and there is nothing wrong with the puppy that hasn’t already been discussed and agreed on, Buyer forfeits that money unless agreement has been made in writing.
Sign________________________________________Date ________________
· Buyer must have puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian of Buyer’s choice within (7 days) of purchase. This exam must include a stool examination for parasites. The exam will be at the buyer’s expense. A copy of the preliminary vet examination along with Proof of Vet Exam with findings must be emailed to me no later than 7 days of purchase a heathmichelle300@gmail.com. This guarantee will be terminated immediately if dog is not examined within the allotted time and/or if the veterinarian report is not emailed within the allotted time.
· The puppy is warranted to be free from parvo virus, distemper, hepatitis, and canine influenza for a period of 3 days from the date of receipt by Buyer. If your veterinarian examines the puppy and states in writing that the puppy has a HEREDITARY defect in the puppy at the time of delivery or within 1 year after receipt of puppy, the puppy is considered to be unfit for sale. Seller may request a second opinion by a licensed veterinarian of their choice and if diagnosis matches then a replacement puppy of equal value will be offered when one is available, but if puppy is found to not have a life threatening disease then no replacement puppy will be offered. Buyer forfeits the money if they choose to give puppy back.
· Again Seller does not guarantee size as genetics play a role in that and we cannot do more than chart size and guesstimate weight.
· In the event that the puppy dies within the first 48 hour period from purchase, Buyer must have a necropsy performed, at Buyer’s expense, to prove cause of death. Puppy will be replaced if cause of death was due to a genetic illness the puppy had prior to the purchase date, providing all other terms and conditions are met.
· Seller is not responsible for vet check-ups, suggested medications or any treatments that the Buyer’s veterinarian may advise now or in the future.
· Under no circumstances shall the seller be liable to the buyer or to any other third party for any consequential or special damages resulting from or in a manner related to the dog, this includes buyer allowing puppy on ground, around other dogs, or in dirty environments, prior to pup having all needed shots for full protection.
Buyer releases Seller from any and all obligations of payments for any medical expenses incurred from this date forward.
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· At first sign of puppy distress or illness the Buyer MUST take puppy to a licensed Veterinarian.
· Seller does not guarantee the coat thickness or color, size of puppy, championship, temperament, personality, trainability or fertility of puppy (or previous ancestors DNA, which is out of my control.
· It is agreed the Seller will exchange the puppy for one of equal value, when one becomes available, if it is found to have a life threatening genetic defect. (see defects not covered above) affecting the health of the individual puppy within 7 days of purchase or pickup of puppy, whichever comes later. This guarantee does not coverneglect or injury caused by the Buyer. In order for this agreement to be valid, the Seller requires the Buyer to have the puppy checked by a licensed veterinarian during the guarantee period. If puppy is to be returned, a veterinary statement shall accompany the puppy. My vet must examine the puppy and must be in agreement with said findings.
· There will be absolutely no exchange given on your puppy after Vet visit is complete or after 10 days from time of purchase whichever comes first.
· Shipping costs are not refunded to Buyer if said puppy perishes and Buyer qualifies for a replacement puppy (Shipping is the option of the Buyer).
· If your puppy dies while in our care you will be given a replacement puppy of equal value when one becomes available.
· If a hereditary defect was found by a licensed Veterinarian the buyer has 3 options. 1. Puppy may be returned to seller for a full refund excluding the deposit. 2/ Exchange the puppy for another one of equal value. 3. The buyer may keep the puppy and Michelle’s K9 Companions will reimburse the buyer ½ the reasonable veterinarian fees not to exceed ½ of the original cost of puppy.If the buyer wishes to receive a remedy of reimbursement they must notify Michelle’s K9 Companions within two days of the diagnosis by a licensed veterinarian and provide the name and phone number of the veterinarian and a copy of the repost on the puppy.
· If the puppy is returned to the Seller, shipping is the sole responsibility of the Buyer and no reimbursement will be expected from the Seller. Shipping will also be paid for by the Buyer for the replacement puppy.
· If I have not heard from you within 7 days of purchase, all guarantees/ warranties are null and void.
· Buyer and Seller agree that no further or previous guarantees are implied either verbally, written or otherwise stated.
5. Full & Final Agreement
The Parties agree that this writing represents the entire Agreement between them and that no other representations have been made regarding the puppy described above. Additionally, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that this Health Guarantee/Warranty supercedes any and all other guarantees and/or warranties written or verbal, signed or unsigned with any and all other parties. (If this puppy is seen by any Banfield vet this warranty is null and void.)
6. This contract & warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of ME.
By signing this contract you are agreeing to the terms and conditions stated above and to give this puppy a good and loving home for all of the puppy’s life. You are agreeing to bring the puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of purchase, to continue to update all needed immunizations, yearly check-ups and any and all medical treatments that may arise in the future at the Buyer’s expense. Once payment is received there will be no refund on the puppy under no circumstances unless previously agreed on in writing. All money for puppy has to be received before puppy is picked up or shipped. If buyer has not made arrangements on payments previously with me and puppy is over 12 weeks old, puppy will be re-listed for sale and any money down will not be refunded. If for any reason the puppy has to be replaced, Buyer will be responsible for payment of shipping the dog back to Seller and the shipping expense on the replacement puppy.
Buyer agrees that if for any reason you are unable to care for this puppy even as an adult dog, it will not ever be surrendered to a humane society or be given up to an unknown person or facility. Buyer agrees to give breeder first option to take back the puppy or adult dog if any of these situations occur.
Buyer Signature _________________________________________________________
I understand everything I read in this contract and agree to it of my own accord. I understand and agree to the cost quoted for this puppy and understand why the cost is what it is. I also agree to not speak negatively against this breeder in any way on social media or speak badly about breeder in any way to others. I agree breeder has been upfront with me and forthcoming on all things regarding my puppy.
I also agree if I do speak against this breeder in any way after I have received my puppy and all things have been settled, I forfeit any benefits of help from breeder, I forfeit ever being able to buy from them again or any of their breeder affiliates, and all services provided by breeder including health guarantees are now null and void.
By Signing Below The Buyer Acknowleges They Have Received Any Available Treatment
Record.
Buyers Signature______________________________ Breeders Signature___________________________
Printed Name____________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
City__________________________State_______ Zip___________
Email ________
Phone_________________________ Cell _________________
This Agreement was signed & agreed to by parties on the ___________day of __________________,20____ .a.m./ pmng puppies and kittens
Here is the link to the Maine website that explains the laws on selling puppies and kittens.
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