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A problem with the breeder
In Feb. my husband died. In March I foolishly decided that a puppy
would be the answer to the love I was missing. I contacted a papillon breeder. I told her about my situation. She was very sympathetic. She had a brand new litter and said one of the puppies would be perfect for me. I sent her a $200 deposit. In May I got the puppy and paid her $1000 in cash. About an hour after getting the puppy my heart started to race. I thought I was having a heart attack. I ended up in the ER where the doctor told me it was an anxiety attack brought on by the responsibility of the puppy and the death of my husband. The next day I returned the dog. I also gave the breeder $104 of food and puppy pads because she had been so nice to me. The breeder said she would refund my money when she sold the puppy, which I thought was very fair. After more than a month she finally said that the puppy was sold and she was sending me a check. I was shocked when I received a check for only $600. When I questioned her she said that I had signed a paper that said refunds were at the discretion of the breeder. I am very upset. I can understand that I would lose the $200 but not $600. She said if I changed my mind in the future she would "allow" me to buy another puppy for $600. Before she said that she already knew that I had decided that a puppy was going to be too much work for me. If my brain had been working I never would have gotten involved with a puppy, but I miss being loved. Am I screwed? Jane |
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A problem with the breeder
"YvonneD" wrote in message ... In Feb. my husband died. In March I foolishly decided that a puppy would be the answer to the love I was missing. I contacted a papillon breeder. I told her about my situation. She was very sympathetic. She had a brand new litter and said one of the puppies would be perfect for me. I sent her a $200 deposit. In May I got the puppy and paid her $1000 in cash. About an hour after getting the puppy my heart started to race. I thought I was having a heart attack. I ended up in the ER where the doctor told me it was an anxiety attack brought on by the responsibility of the puppy and the death of my husband. The next day I returned the dog. I also gave the breeder $104 of food and puppy pads because she had been so nice to me. The breeder said she would refund my money when she sold the puppy, which I thought was very fair. After more than a month she finally said that the puppy was sold and she was sending me a check. I was shocked when I received a check for only $600. When I questioned her she said that I had signed a paper that said refunds were at the discretion of the breeder. I am very upset. I can understand that I would lose the $200 but not $600. She said if I changed my mind in the future she would "allow" me to buy another puppy for $600. Before she said that she already knew that I had decided that a puppy was going to be too much work for me. If my brain had been working I never would have gotten involved with a puppy, but I miss being loved. Am I screwed? Probably. You might be able to claim that you were under duress and not of sound mind when you signed the contract, but that would be a stretch. You made several mistakes: (1) Getting a *dog* from a reliable rescue should be the first choice. They will counsel you and usually have a liberal return policy, and anyway adoption fees are usually $100 or so. (2) Legitimate breeders would probably have given you an immediate refund (possibly less the $200 deposit) for a next day return. Have you checked if the breeder is a member of BBB? Does she have a license? Is there any recourse through the county or municipal agency? (3) Getting a puppy is a common mistake for someone who feels they need love after a loss of a loved one. You should have a circle of friends and/or a professional counselor during times of grief and mental anguish so that better decisions are made with good advice. (4) Any dog will give you love, especially one that you rescue from AC or a shelter. I know Papillons are unbearably cute, and puppies probably even more so, but an adult dog will have simpler needs. I hope you can take positive steps to deal with your grief and sense of loss. Perhaps you could volunteer to work for a few hours a week at the local SPCA or a rescue. You will be loved by many animals and also find new friends. Also you may want to seek support from groups that have discussion programs for widows and widowers. If you are in the Baltimore area I know of some. You may contact www.friendsofmercy.org. I wish you the best of luck. Paul and Muttley www.MuttleyDog.com |
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A problem with the breeder
On Jul 19, 8:34*pm, "Paul E. Schoen" wrote:
"YvonneD" wrote in message ... In Feb. my husband died. *In March I foolishly decided that a puppy would be the answer to the love I was missing. *I contacted a papillon breeder. *I told her about my situation. *She was very sympathetic. She had a brand new litter and said one of the puppies would be perfect for me. * I sent her a $200 deposit. In May I got the puppy and paid her $1000 in cash. *About an hour after getting the puppy my heart started to race. *I thought I was having a heart attack. *I ended up in the ER where the doctor told me it was an anxiety attack brought on by the responsibility of the puppy and the death of my husband. The next day I returned the dog. *I also gave the breeder $104 of food and puppy pads because she had been so nice to me. *The breeder said she would refund my money when she sold the puppy, which I thought was very fair. After more than a month she finally said that the puppy was sold and she was sending me a check. *I was shocked when I received a check for only $600. *When I questioned her she said that I had signed a paper that said refunds were at the discretion of the breeder. *I am very upset. *I can understand that I would lose the $200 but not $600. *She said if I changed my mind in the future she would "allow" me to buy another puppy for $600. *Before she said that she already knew that I had decided that a puppy was going to be too much work for me. If my brain had been working I never would have gotten involved with a puppy, but I miss being loved. Am I screwed? Probably. You might be able to claim that you were under duress and not of sound mind when you signed the contract, but that would be a stretch. You made several mistakes: (1) Getting a *dog* from a reliable rescue should be the first choice. They will counsel you and usually have a liberal return policy, and anyway adoption fees are usually $100 or so. (2) Legitimate breeders would probably have given you an immediate refund (possibly less the $200 deposit) for a next day return. Have you checked if the breeder is a member of BBB? Does she have a license? Is there any recourse through the county or municipal agency? (3) Getting a puppy is a common mistake for someone who feels they need love after a loss of a loved one. You should have a circle of friends and/or a professional counselor during times of grief and mental anguish so that better decisions are made with good advice. (4) Any dog will give you love, especially one that you rescue from AC or a shelter. I know Papillons are unbearably cute, and puppies probably even more so, but an adult dog will have simpler needs. I hope you can take positive steps to deal with your grief and sense of loss. Perhaps you could volunteer to work for a few hours a week at the local SPCA or a rescue. You will be loved by many animals and also find new friends. Also you may want to seek support from groups that have discussion programs for widows and widowers. If you are in the Baltimore area I know of some. You may contactwww.friendsofmercy.org. I wish you the best of luck. Paul and Muttleywww.MuttleyDog.com You are 100% right about everything. What I did was stupid but I just wasn't myself. I have already volunteered to work at out local MSPCA, I start next Sunday. |
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