Shady Acres Boston Terriers
Purchase Contract
Every prospective new owner must sign and return a sales purchase contract prior to receiving the puppy. (The contract will be mailed to you for your signature)
I, Nancy Garrison, aka: Shady Acres Boston Terriers (hereinafter designated as BREEDER), I (we)___________________________________________________, (hereinafter designated as BUYER).
1. A deposit will hold the puppy/adult until time of delivery. Deposits are non-refundable, unless there is a genetic problem with the puppy after its medical exam. In such a case, the buyer has the option to pick another puppy. Full payment is required once the puppy reaches the age of 5 weeks or all monies paid and all claims to the puppy/adult will be forfeited. If the puppy is being shipped, the shipment fee must be made in full, 10 days prior to shipment date of puppy. Puppies will ship between 8 and 10 weeks of age.
2. The puppy/adult will come with registration papers, a health certificate, and a shot record stating which inoculations has been given. Puppy/Adult's are sold as "Pet Quality" with Full or Limited registration. Shady Acres Boston Terriers doesn't guarantee show or breeding quality, even though we strive to accomplish it.
The breeder will determine the type of registration. If the BUYER is purchasing a Limited, non-breeding puppy, as such, the puppy is to be spayed/neutered PRIOR to 6 months of age. BREEDER reserves the right to withhold registrations papers until such time as proof of spay/neuter has been submitted to BREEDER.
____Limited: No breeding rights__________________________________________________
With Limited Registration, Registration will be sent to buyer upon proof of Spay or Neuter
____Full: Breeding rights are included___________________________________________
3. If the puppy covered in this contract is a Limited, non-breeding puppy, and has been bred, produced/sired a litter either by choice or by “accident”, the resulting litter WILL NOT be eligible for registration. BUYER also acknowledges that breeding this puppy is in direct violation of this contract, and accepts full responsibility for any legal fees or legal action that may arise from breeding, up to and including surrendering the dog and all registration documents to BREEDER.
4. In order for the health guarantee to be valid the buyer agrees to take the Puppy/Adult to a veterinarian within 72 hours of the date of purchase for a physical examination to evaluate the health of the puppy at the time of sale. Failure to notify Shady Acres Boston Terriers by either email or fax of the veterinarian's report and the microchip identification number of the puppy within 2 business days from the examination will void and nullify all health guarantees. (fax-please contact first)
The BREEDER does not assume any liability for injury to the Puppy/Adult after hand delivery or delivery to the airport for flight.
5. If the puppy is found to have a life threatening congenital defect (which means he/she will die from defect) at the time of your exam or up to one year from date of birth, the BREEDER must be contacted. A written copy of the report must be faxed to us within 2 business days of the licensed veterinarian determination and have one (1) written report from an unassociated veterinarian stating the same problem and the BREEDER will provide a replacement puppy of comparable or better quality. (Please contact me before faxing.) The puppy needs to returned within 1 week. If Buyer chooses to keep the puppy then one-third of the purchase price will be refunded, once we have been faxed evidence of a spay/neuter invoice for the Puppy/Adult. The BREEDER is not responsible for any medical expense incurred. If the BUYER chooses to return the puppy, the puppy will be returned along with all registration papers and all documents that came with the Puppy at time of purchase. We will not guarantee against communicable diseases after the first 72 hours.
a) If a puppy is being returned to the BREEDER, the returned puppy must be returned in a good healthy condition, other than the specified problem, at the BUYER’S expense. The puppy needs to be returned within 1 week. The BUYER will then qualify for a replacement puppy.
b) The replacement puppy will be mutually agreed upon by both BREEDER and BUYER and will be of comparable or better quality. It is understood the replacement puppy may not be from the exact same parents of the original puppy.
c) No replacement Puppy will be given if the puppy has been euthanized without the permission of the BREEDER after the consultation with the treating veterinarian. The exception to euthanasia would be in the case of severe injury or suffering on the part of the animal.
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6. The BUYER agrees to provide the dog with basic obedience training, socialization, adequate food, fresh water, shelter, medical care including all necessary shots, heartworm prevention, annual fecal exam, rabies vaccination and any medication recommended by the veterinarian. If the puppy is used for breeding before 14 months of age, this will void the guarantee.
7. Shady Acres Boston Terriers ask of all their new families, to keep your Boston Terriers on the product "PREVENTION PLUS" [http://www.joshuakennels.com/store.asp] to help give their puppy all the nutrional value their joints need. The dog must be certified at two years of age to be guaranteed against Hip Dysphasia. The evaluation must come back higher than the median score with degenerative joint disease, for replacement of the dog.
8. Worms, Coccidia, Giardia and Kennel Cough are not a reason to return a puppy. Puppies are wormed with two different wormers alternating each time wormed and every measure is taken to prevent parasites. Kennel Cough is self-limiting and like the common cold, must run its course. Under no circumstances will the BREEDER be responsible for any type of veterinary bills or any transportation cost of any kind at any time. All veterinary and transportation cost are the responsibility of the BUYER.
9. The following is NOT covered in the health guarantee: erect ears, under/over bite, cherry eye, stenotic nares (collapsed nostrils), entropian, elongated soft palate, loose patella’s, and any minor conditions common to the bulldog breed.
a) There are certain disorders that may be caused by environmental factors, for example: seasonal/ skin allergies, thyroid dysfunction, demodectic mange, dermatitis and other autoimmune disorders that are not covered by this guarantee.
b) We DO NOT guarantee against conditions that may or may not be stress related from the move to a new home and/or by the shipping process. The stress related conditions that have previously remained dormant can be triggered by the above and unfortunately cannot be diagnosed until an active case becomes evident. Some of these stress related conditions or illnesses are: Coccidia, Kennel Cough and Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
10. All guarantees are void of the dog has been bred less than14 months old, malnourished, overweight, kept in an improper environment, or is injured.
11. The BUYER agrees that if they can no longer keep the said Puppy/Adult at any time during the life of this puppy, Shady Acres Boston Terriers will be contacted first, prior to any resale, never to be dropped off/left at a shelter or pound.
a) When the BREEDER is notified of a puppy needing returned due to unforeseen circumstances. The BUYER agrees to return the puppy to the BREEDER including all registration documents, and foregoes all rights to the said dog, at which point the BREEDER is not obligated to refund any or all of the purchase price. Buyer may be entitled to a partial refund based on the dog’s current value, to be determined by the dog’s age/sex/adoptability. The BREEDER will be incurring vet bills and food bills for the rescued animal, until they can be placed in a suitable home. No replacement is offered in this circumstance.
b) Prior to any resale of the puppy, the puppy will be spayed or neutered unless the ownership of the puppy is being returned to the BREEDER.
12. This contract only applies to the original buyer and is null and void if ownership is transferred. All sales are considered initiated, transacted and finalized in Carroll County Missouri.
13. The BUYER agrees that any photos sent to the BREEDER after the purchase of a puppy can be posted on the Breeders website so everyone can see previous puppies. We encourage you to keep in touch with us. We appreciate progress reports, and we love getting updated pictures.
14. Adjustment Period: The puppy will need 2 weeks to adjust to its new home, people, change of food, etc. It is not abnormal for the puppy to experience some mild vomiting and diarrhea, as a general rule this can be treated with a small dose of Pepto Bismal.
The UNDERSIGNED BUYER hereby acknowledges having read the terms of the Contract and does hereby understand & agree to abide by each of the provisions set forth above. If any of the specific above listed provisions for this dog is not met, the BREEDER has the responsibility to require relinquishment of the dog, and the BUYER has the responsibility to surrender it in a timely manner.
Signature(s) of Buyer(s):
Printed Name & Address of Buyer(s):
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Buyer's Email address, if any:
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Breeder’s Signature:
Breeder's Name (Printed):
Breeder's Kennel Name:
Breeder's Address:
Breeder's Telephone/Fax Numbers:
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Puppy's Name/ID: Whelped:
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Thank you,
Nancy Garrison
Shady Acres Boston Terriers