Bill Of Sale/Sales Contract For Pet Only Dog/Puppy
Buyers Copy
This Agreement made by and between:
Buyer:
| Name: | |
| Address: | |
| Phone #: | |
| Email: |
– AND –
Seller:
| Name: | Janice Burns |
| Address: | 228 Bell Branch RD |
| Crossett, AR 71635 | |
| Phone #: | 1-870-737-3328 |
| Email: | info.hilltopharlequins@yahoo.com |
Dog/Puppy Information:
| Name of dog/puppy: | |
| Breed: | |
| Color: | |
| Date of Birth: | |
| Gender: | |
| Sire Name: | |
| Dam Name: | |
| Microchip #: | |
| Total Sum of Pup: | |
| Transport Fees: |
I, Janice Burns (the “Seller”), hereby sell, transfer and convey all rights, title and interest in the above described dog/puppy to ____ (the “Buyer”) for and in consideration of the total sum of US dollars plus US dollars for transport fee under the following terms and conditions:
Sale Terms
- Buyer guarantees the above puppy to the initial buyer only as shown on this document. Guarantees are non-transferable. If puppy possession or ownership changes, at any time, this contract and all guarantees become null and void. Releasing the “seller” of any further obligations of any kind toward above stated puppy.
- Buyer Understands that the puppy will come with the following:
* American Kennel Club (AKC) or American Harlequin Miniature Pinscher Club (AHMPC) Registration certificate. Which means the puppy that the above puppy is being granted registration rights. Buyer must fill out the certificate and return it to the AHMPC registry with the appropriate fees for the puppy to be registered in his or her name and receive the puppy’s pedigree certificate. Seller is not responsible for lost registration certificates. THERE IS A $30 FEE TO REPLACE A LOST REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.
* Veterinarian Certificate of Health
* All Vet records to date of transfer
* Vaccination/Deworming Record
* Microchip information. Buyer must register chip with the microchip provider by phone or website.
* 1 month of pet insurance with Trupanion. Buyer must activate within 24 hrs of receiving puppy.
*Puppy care pack that includes food, nutritional supplements and an assortment of treats and toys appropriate for puppy.
Seller may elect to include other items in care package at Seller’s discretion. Buyer understands that all other items needed for puppy, will be acquired by Buyer at Buyer’s expense.
General Health Guarantee
This general health guarantee covers only the puppy described above. To activate the guarantee, the buyer must activate the Trupanion 1st month free offer given in the puppy pack and send the Seller proof that the puppy has been examined by a licensed Veterinarian within 3 days of receipt (Not including Sundays or Holidays) or all warranties and guarantees listed in this contract will be voided, and Seller will no longer be under any legal or financial obligation arising from warranties and guarantees specified in this contract. Buyer may use any state licensed veterinarian that Buyer chooses to use. If the veterinarian finds the pup to be ill or unsuitable, seller must be notified immediately with the veterinarian’s complete contact information.
- The puppy above is guaranteed to be in good general health 10 days from the date buyer receives the puppy of any issues including parvo, distemper, coccidia, giardia and other internal parasites.
- The puppy above has received or will have received all appropriate vaccinations and worming/parasite treatments for its age at departure from seller. A vaccination and treatment report will be with the puppy’s documents when the buyer receives the puppy.
- Seller can not be held accountable for certain conditions they can not control once the puppy leaves their care. Seller does not guarantee against conditions brought on by stress or environmental changes. Including but not limited to hypoglycemia, diarrhea, STRESS induced alopecia, cold or heat related issues, physical or emotional stress.
If the seller confirms with the veterinarian that the puppy’s illness or unsuitability is direct fault of the seller:
1.) Internal Parasites can be managed by medication and does not merit a puppies return to seller. Seller will pay for the puppy’s medication if the buyer has had the pup for 10 days or less. Buyer must send seller a photocopy of the veterinarians invoice. Seller is not responsible for veterinarian fees.
2.) Illness or unsuitability. Puppy may be returned along with a written report from the veterinarian complete with business leader head to seller for a replacement puppy of equal value when one comes available by the seller or a full refund of puppy price. This does not include shipping charges (including transfer fees, health certificate, crate and transport fees), puppy starter pack cost and microchip cost. Seller will pay half of puppy’s return travel fees. Seller is not responsible for veterinarian fees or medication cost.
3.) Illness or unsuitability. Buyer may elect to keep the above puppy and seller pay the puppy’s veterinary fees and medication cost up to and not exceeding the price of the puppy. Minus shipping charges (including transfer fees, health certificate, crate and transport fees) puppy started pack cost and microchip cost. Seller must receive complete veterinary documentation and detailed invoice with business letterhead and full description of pup including microchip number, specific markings, eye color and weight.
Seller does reserve the right to acquire a second veterinary opinion of puppy’s illness or presumed unsuitability. Buyer agrees to have pup examined by a second licensed veterinarian at sellers request and expense. All warranties/guarantees listed in this contract will be voided, and Seller will no longer be under any legal or financial obligation arising from warranties and guarantees specified in this contract if buyer refuses to acquire a second opinion at sellers requests.
Congenital/Hereditary/Genetic Guarantee
The puppy above is guaranteed for 1 year from LIFE THREATNING congenital defects such as cardiac defects and liver shunts. If the veterinarian finds the puppy/dog to be affected by one of these life threatening disorders, seller must be notified immediately with veterinarian’s complete contact information.
The puppy above is guaranteed for life from any testable, LIFE THREATENING genetic disorders. Including MPS VI, PLL, HUC, DM and Cystinuria. If the veterinarian finds the puppy/dog to be affected by any of these life threatening disorders, seller must be notified immediately with veterinarian’s complete contact information.
We do everything humanly possible to ensure our pups get off to the best start and have a healthy longevity. There are however some issues that can be acquired/inherited, and we CANNOT guarantee our puppies against. Such as:
Color Dilute Alopecia (CDA) and Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia (BHFD) Though these conditions can be inherited, there are currently no genetic test that can be used to accurately diagnose if a dog/puppy will develop these issues or not. The chances of a puppy developing CDA or BHFD is very slim but also the luck of the draw. Therefore, we cannot guarantee our pups against them. We do guarantee that our adult dogs all have full coats and do not have any symptoms associated with these disorders. Buyer agrees that seller has explained the conditions to them completely and agrees to release seller of all responsibilities if the condition arises.
Retained Teeth. Though this condition can be inherited it is not life threatening and no genetic testing is available to determine if a pup will inherit the issue. Therefore, we cannot guarantee our pups against it. Retained teeth are very common in small breeds and can be managed easily with a vet visit. Buyer agrees that seller has explained the condition to them completely and agrees to release seller of all responsibilities if the condition arises.
Retained Testicle (Male)/Recessed Vulva (females). Though these conditions are hereditary, they are not life threatening unless they are not appropriately treated by a licensed veterinary. Unfortunately we can not guarantee our pups against these conditions in pet quality pups. We do guarantee that our pups have been fully examined by a licensed vet before being released from our care and were found to have neither of these issues. We also guarantee that our adult dogs have never had either of these issues. Buyer agrees that seller has explained the condition to them and agrees to release seller of all responsibilities if the condition arises in pups sold as pets.
Hip/Elbow Dysplasia. Though these conditions can be inherited, it is not life threatening and no genetic testing is available to determine if a pup will inherit these issues or not. Hip/Elbow Dysplasia can also be acquired especially in the smaller sized pups and dogs, therefore, we can not guarantee our pups against them. We do guarantee that our pups have been thoroughly examined before they go to their new homes and that our adult dogs are examined annually by a licensed veterinarian. Buyer agrees that seller has explained the condition to them completely and agrees to release seller of all responsibilities if the condition arises.
Autoimmune Disorders. Autoimmune Disorders can include disorders of the skin, eyes, brain, kidneys, joints, bone marrow or blood. They can be inherited or acquired. Autoimmune disorders causes can include genetics, cancer, tick borne diseases, and medication or vaccine side effects. There are no genetic test available to diagnose if a pup will develop a inheritance issue or not. We do guarantee that our adult dogs do not have or never had any autoimmune disorders. Buyer agrees that seller has explained the condition to them completely and agrees to release seller of all responsibilities if the condition arises.
* If a pup receives more than the 3-4 puppy vaccine treatments (included breeder administered) recommended then Buyer agrees to release seller of all responsibilities and all warranties/guarantees listed in this contract will be voided, and Seller will no longer be under any legal or financial obligation arising from warranties and guarantees specified in this contract.
Leptospirosis Vaccine:
We DO NOT recommend that the Harlequin Pinscher or Miniature Pinscher puppies to receive the Leptospirosis (Lepto) vaccine. This vaccine has been known to cause severe allergic reactions in young pups. Including but not limited to: Facial swelling, difficulty breathing, hives, swelling at injection site and seizures. IF you do live in a high-risk area and elect to give your puppy the vaccine. Please have the vet to give after 16 weeks of age and on a different visit that of their routine vaccinations to minimize allergic reactions. We are not to be held responsible for advert reactions or complications suspected to have been caused by the Lepto vaccine.
Bordetella Vaccine:
WE DO NOT recommend that a puppy receives the nasal type of this vaccine. It has been known to cause severe autoimmune dysfunction and we are not to held responsible for advert reactions or complications suspected to have been caused by the nasal type Bordetella vaccine.
Epilepsy/Neurological issues. There are way to many factors to list that can cause Epilepsy/Neurological issues in pups/dogs. They can be inherited or acquired and sadly there is no genetic test available to diagnose if a pup will develop a issue or not so we cannot guarantee a pup against idiopathic seizures or any other neurological issue in which the cause is unknown. We do guarantee that our adult dogs do not currently and have never had any seizures or neurological issues. Buyer agrees that seller has explained the condition to them completely and agrees to release seller of all responsibilities if the condition arises.
If the seller confirms with the buyers veterinarian that the puppy has a life threatening or congenital defect that was undiscovered before the pup was released to buyer:
1.) Puppy/Dog may be returned (microchip extracted by vet if pup/dog is expired) along with a written report from the veterinarian complete with business leader head to seller for a full refund or a replacement puppy of equal value when one comes available by the seller. Minus shipping charges (including transfer fees, health certificate, crate and transport fees) puppy started pack cost and microchip cost. Puppy’s complete description including microchip number must be in the report. Seller is not responsible for veterinarian fees or medication cost. Seller will pay half of puppy’s return travel fees. Seller will remit full refund (if requested) within 30 days of said puppy or microchip being returned.
**Replacement puppy. A replacement puppy of equal value will be guaranteed within 1 year unless buyer selects a different pup of less/greater value. Seller will refund the fair amount if a lessor pup is selected by buyer. Buyer agrees to pay the difference if a pup of greater value is selected. **
2.) Buyer may elect to keep the above puppy and seller pay the puppy’s veterinary fees up to and not exceeding the price of the puppy. Minus shipping charges (including transfer fees, health certificate, crate and transport fees) puppy started pack cost and microchip cost. Seller must receive veterinary bill(s) with business letterhead and full description of pup including microchip number, specific markings, eye color and weight.
Seller does reserve the right to acquire a second veterinary opinion of puppy’s illness or presumed unsuitability. Buyer agrees to have pup examined by a second licensed veterinarian at sellers request and expense. All warranties/guarantees listed in this contract will be voided, and Seller will no longer be under any legal or financial obligation arising from warranties and guarantees specified in this contract if buyer refuses to acquire a second opinion at sellers requests.
**We do request that buyers inform us if their pup acquires any issue so that the pups lineages can be further looked into.**
Other
* Seller guarantees the pup described above to be of PET QUALITY. Seller guarantees that the pup is of sound and healthy parentage. Seller guarantees the pup to have no physical abnormalities and is not affected of any testable genetic diseases known to the breed. Seller does not guarantee puppy as to size, weight, hair coat, ear stance, trainability or disposition of puppy.
* Buyer is aware upon purchasing the puppy above, they are assuming full responsibility for animal both physically and monetarily. Seller relinquishes full responsibility of said puppy upon releasing same puppy to buyer.
* Buyer agrees to not have puppy spayed/neutered before the age of 9 months(males) or first heat cycle (females) unless medically necessary. A written letter from a licensed veterinary must be presented to Seller before procedure is initiated. All warranties and guarantees listed in this contract will be voided, and Seller will no longer be under any legal or financial obligation arising from warranties and guarantees specified in this contract if puppy is altered before 9 months of age without proper medical documentation from a licensed veterinarian.
* Buyer is aware that if puppy/dog is ever registered with another registry or bred without Sellers written permission, all warranties and guarantees listed in this contract will be voided, and Seller will no longer be under any legal or financial obligation arising from warranties and guarantees specified in this contract.
* Buyer is aware that the puppy is never to be rehomed without notifying Seller of new owners contact information. Name, address, and phone number.
*Buyer is aware that he/she may return the above puppy at any time to seller in the unforeseen incident that he/she can no longer keep the puppy/dog.
* Buyer is aware that the puppy above is to NEVER be relinquished to a rescue or animal shelter, hoarder or large scale breeding facility for any reason.
* Buyer agrees to maintain appropriate veterinarian care including suitable parasite control, core vaccinations and deworming of the puppy above and to seek medical attention for the animal whenever it is needed.
Buyer and Seller have agreed to ALL terms and conditions as stated above. This is a legal and binding contract between Buyer and Seller signed below and executed in the United States, State of Arkansas and County of Ashley. Any legal action must be done in Ashley County, State of Arkansas and buyer agrees to pay both parties legal fees if any legal action should occur by either party.
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Signature of Seller Date