Lucky Dog Boarding & Training Center, LLC
Health Guarantee:
The puppy is being sold with a health guarantee against genetic defects of the hips or eyes until the puppy reaches 26 months of age. Such defects will entitle the owner to a full refund of the purchase price or a puppy from a similar breeding within one year of diagnosis. Seller has the right to refund or replace the puppy. If there is a refund, the puppy must be returned along with registration / ownership signed over and current medical history. Owners will be required to show veterinary receipts and medical records as indicated below. Seller reserves the right to have an additional examination by the veterinary clinic of our choice prior to any refund for the puppy. The guarantee is valid ONLY if the following requirements are met.
*A puppy exam must be completed within seven (7) days after obtaining puppy.
*Complete and accurate health records are maintained for a period of 26 months that include all preventative care such as vaccinations (rabies, dhlpp, lyme) and wormer.
*Evaluation of the hips or elbows will be completed by OFA when the puppy is between 24-26 months of age at the buyer’s expense. PENN Hip evaluations are also acceptable. Cases of medical problems indicative of debilitating hip or elbow problems previous to 24 months of age will be handled on a case by case basis.
*In the event of a genetic or hereditary defect covered by this guarantee, a detailed letter from your veterinarian describing the exact nature of the defect must accompany the dog upon return.
Evaluation of the hips and elbows by OFA with results of Fair, Good, or Excellent is recognized as normal and an OFA number will be assigned. These ratings are recognized as healthy and are not eligible for a refund or replacement. Puppy sold with limited registration with hip evaluations of borderline or mild that does not affect their day to day functions as a pet quality puppy and will not be eligible for refund or replacement. Hip dysplasia can be caused by injury, over exercise, poor nutrition, obesity, or abuse. Any of these conditions will be cause for refusal of a refund or replacement puppy. Eye evaluations that are assigned a CERF number are considered normal and free of inheritable eye diseases and will not be eligible for a refund or replacement.
If a puppy is found to be in poor physical health due to injury, lack of care or nutrition, or neglect, or shows signs of mental abuse, will cause the health guarantee to be null and void. If a dog has been bred before health clearances are done, the health guarantee is null and void.
Owners that wish to retain possession of any animal that is diagnosed to have a genetic defect covered by this guarantee will be eligible for a 50% refund or a replacement puppy. This guarantee is contingent upon proof of the puppy being spayed or neutered.
The new owner guarantees to provide quality food, water and shelter for this puppy. Lucky Dog is not responsible for contagious diseases after seven (7) days of the purchase of the puppy. We strongly recommend taking this puppy to obedience classes to ensure a well mannered and socialized pet that is a joy to own.
If at any point in this puppy’s life you can not keep it, Lucky Dog retains the right of first refusal of this dog. If this is a pet quality animal, we may not be able to pay for the animal, but will take it back and find a home. This will be handled on a case by case basis. Please do not surrender or get rid of your animal without allowing us to help!