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Puppy Contract

Coasta J’s Toy Poodles wants to make sure that your puppy adoption is the perfect fit for you and your puppy. Please take the time to thoroughly read this Adoption Agreement to make sure that you are in agreement with the terms set forth. 

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Terms and Conditions of Puppy Deposit 

Buyer agrees to pay the purchase price of the puppy (listed on website) and any transportation costs associated with the delivery of the puppy. A deposit of $500.00 must be paid to hold the puppy and is NON-REFUNDABLE. In the event the puppy should have any LIFE-THREATENING GENETIC health issue the buyer has the choice of another puppy of equal purchase price (usually within 1 year).  

 

Puppies are considered SOLD once deposit has cleared. All deposits go towards the total purchase price of the selected puppy. Breeder agrees to transfer all rights, privileges and responsibilities associated with the ownership of the puppy to the purchaser at the appropriate age (approximately 8 weeks of age).  

 

Final Puppy Payment 

Final payments for puppies requiring delivery - balance of the puppy must be made in full and cleared 3 days before delivery date. Failure to make final puppy payment 3 days before delivery date immediately authorizes Seller to offer Puppy to another purchaser without any further obligation to Buyer and all monies paid by Buyer will be forfeited.  

 

Final payments for puppies who will be picked-up by the Buyer –balance must be paid on or before pick-up date. Failure to make final puppy payment on or before pickup date immediately authorizes Seller to offer Puppy to another purchaser without any further obligation to Buyer and all monies paid by Buyer will be forfeited. 

 

Puppy Pick-up Date 

The puppy pick-up date is based on the seller’s estimation of when the puppy will be naturally weaned and ready to be placed in its new home, which is approximately 8 weeks of age. The seller reserves the right to retain the puppy past the original agreed upon pick-up date if it is found to be beneficial to the health and well-being of the puppy. We will schedule your pick-up date as soon as the deposit is paid and cleared. We will notify you if that date must change to a later date. In some instance puppy may be released to Buyer 2-3 days before the puppies is 8 weeks of age IF approved by the veterinarian. 

 

If for any reason you must pick-up your puppy after the established pick-up date, please notify the Seller immediately so that an alternative pick-up date can be scheduled. To extend the pick-up date, the Puppy must be paid in full, and an additional boarding fee may be required at $30 per day which must be paid upon request to extend the pick-up date. Pick-Up is NOT done at the seller’s home. Pick-up will take place at a neutral location for health and safety purposes. 

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Delivery 

Delivery is available at an additional cost. Price varies depending on location and method of transportation. Transportation may be provided by Coasta J’s Toy Poodles or by an outsourced pet delivery company. Delivery fee must be paid in full at the time of reserving the puppy. 

 

SELLER AGREES: 

  • Seller guarantees that the puppy has had proper care and socialization while in their care. 

  • Seller will furnish documentation that puppy has received its appropriate shots and worming’s at the proper intervals for the puppy’s age. Records will be transferred to Buyer at the time of pickup/delivery. 

  • Seller guarantees puppy against life threatening genetic disorder causing death or making euthanasia necessary until 12 months of age. The stated defect must be shown to be genetic in origin. Purchaser will contact breeder as soon as possible should any major health problems arise. 

  • In the event of any life threatening genetic disorder within the puppy’s first 12 months of life which is sufficiently serious in the opinion of at least two qualified, licensed veterinarians; one of whom will be selected by the breeder, to deem the puppy unsuitable as a companion pet or to warrant euthanasia of the puppy, the breeder agrees to upon verification of genetic disorder by Seller’s veterinarian, to replace the puppy with a puppy of equivalent purchase price within 12 months minus the shipping and veterinarian cost. The puppy must be relinquished to the breeder with all paperwork. Return shipping, veterinary, and testing expenses associated with the replacement of the puppy are the responsibility of the purchaser. Purchaser must willingly and openly provide documentation of the test performed supporting veterinary reports, and veterinarian contact information to the breeder.  Breeder is not required to compensate purchaser for the puppy’s expenses or purchase price when the puppy is returned. 

  • Seller does not guarantee against communicable diseases such as PARVO, DISTEMPER, RABIES, ETC. Be very careful where you take your pup until fully immunized against these types of diseases (NO dog parks, NO training centers, NO playgrounds, etc.). Be sure to vaccinate your puppy with age appropriate vaccines. 

  • Seller does not guarantee against worms, fleas, mites, coccidia, giardia, or any other parasites as they are common in dogs and puppies. Please consult your veterinarian regarding preventatives.  

  • In the case of sudden demise of puppy, breeder must receive a written notice of puppy’s death from owner’s veterinarian, along with a necropsy report stating cause of death, and have DNA to determine the dog or puppy is  of Coasta J’s Toy Poodles lineage. The cost is the responsibility of the buyer. Breeder is not required to compensate purchaser for the puppy’s expenses or purchase price when the puppy is returned. 

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BUYER AGREES 

  • Spay or Neuter any puppy purchased with Limited American Kennel Club Registration by 6 months of age. The Spay/Neuter agreement will be strictly enforced. Veterinarian documentation must be emailed or mailed to the Seller on or before the puppy is 7 months old. This documentation will be verified. 

  • Buyer is required to have the above puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian of buyer’s choice within 72 hours of pickup/delivery of the puppy at the buyer’s expense and provide the breeder with a copy of the veterinarian health report or the health guarantee is void. 

  • The puppy is NOT being purchased for resale and will never be sold to a pet shop, puppy mill, or agent. 

  • To continue with veterinary exams and follow all recommendations of veterinarian regarding shots and proper care. Failure to comply with and provide documentation of these requirements voids all guarantees. 

  • The value of the pet for the purpose of the health guarantee is solely the original purchase price of the pet and does not include any additional expenses incurred by the buyer. 

  • To keep puppy/dog in good physical condition and proper weight. 

  • Maintain puppy in humane environment with shelter, a healthy diet, fresh water, exercise, human interaction, properly train and care for the puppy. 

  • Provide the seller with periodic updates with photos of the puppy (minimum 2 times per year). More is appreciated. 

 

This written Agreement contains all the terms of this Puppy Deposit and Sales Agreement. No refunds will be given, all deposits are non-refundable, and all sales are final. There are no guarantees on size, color, disposition, appearance, or any other issues associated with canine maturity. 

 

To ensure that the Buyer can immediately reserve the puppy of their choice, Buyer and Seller agree that this Agreement is in full force once the buyer selects ‘yes’ on the Puppy Application for, “Have you read and agree to our Puppy Contract”. All disputes are subject to resolution in the Seller’s domicile: Auburn, Alabama 

 

Seller reserves the right to post updates received from Buyers regarding their puppy/dog. These postings include but are not limited to websites and all social media platforms. 

 

AGREEMENT 

By selecting yes on the Puppy Application for; Have you read and agree to our Puppy Contract? The Buyer agrees to the terms and conditions within this Puppy Contract. The Puppy Contract is available for download at https://coastajstoypoodles.wixsite.com/coasta-j-toy-poodles. 

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