Date_______________________________ Puppy Price $________
Purchased by:__________________________
City, State Zip__________________________
Telephone_____________________________
Email_________________________________
May I use you as a referral? Yes No
Breed___________________ Sex M F Color__________________________
Sire________________ Dam_______________ DOB____________________
Buyer has had a chance to view an advanced copy of this guarantee online before deciding to
purchase a puppy and Buyer agrees to the terms and guarantees simply by the act of
accepting the puppy, even if contract is not signed by Buyer.
The Pet Stork guarantees the puppy to be healthy at the time of delivery. This puppy is
guaranteed to be free of transmittable disease, current on its DHPP vaccinations, to have
passed a veterinarian’s examination, and to have been dewormed.
Buyer has 72 hours to take your new puppy to your preferred veterinarian for a checkup &
fecal examination to verify the health of the puppy. This is necessary to ensure the puppy was
not sick at the time of delivery. FAILURE TO HAVE AN EXAM PERFORMED WITHIN THE 72
HOUR PERIOD WILL RENDER THIS GUARANTEE NULL AND VOID. The Pet Stork is not
responsible for veterinary bills or medication cost.
Buyer understands the puppy will need boosters of the initial vaccination. The puppy will not
be fully vaccinated until all vaccines have been received. It is recommended the buyer not
expose their new puppy to public places until the puppy series of vaccinations is complete.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is not guaranteed. This is common in all breeds of small
dogs. All necessary information is provided to the new owner and this becomes their
responsibility. Hypoglycemia can be life threatening so breeder strongly recommends this
information be reviewed.
- Luxating Patellas (knee caps) must be diagnosed during the initial veterinary examination and
reported to the breeder within 72 hours of arrival. Due to the many factors that can affect the
condition, The Pet Stork cannot be responsible for luxating patellas that are not evident at the
time of arrival or initial vet exam.
- Ear mites and ear infection - Every effort will be made to ensure that no ear mites or ear
infection are present in the new puppy. Due to the life stages of these host, I cannot
guarantee there will never be any present in the puppy.
the breeder within 72 hours of arrival. Any heart murmur diagnosed after the initial
- Worms and parasites - Every effort will be made to ensure that no parasites or worms are
present in your new puppy. Due to the life stages of these hosts, I cannot guarantee there will
never be any present in the puppy. These host can include worms, coccidia, and giardia.
These can be brought on due to the move, stress, change of diet, or not eating properly.
These conditions are treatable and are not covered under this guarantee.
- Legg-Perthes is normally diagnosed around 10 months of age. If the dog is diagnosed with
Legg- Perthes and surgery is required a biopsy must be performed on the femoral head to
determine for a fact that it is Legg-Perthes and not an injury.
- Congenital Defects - If the puppy is diagnosed as having a serious congenital defect within
one year of this puppies date of birth by a licensed veterinarian, buyer may return the puppy
for a replacement of similar value. The Pet Stork must receive a clearly written or typed note
from buyer’s veterinarian (on the veterinarian’s letterhead stationary) detailing the nature of
the defect indicating that is indeed a congenital defect (as opposed to an injury or
developmental issue) and the cost of corrective surgery to be reviewed by seller’s
veterinarian. This information must be received within three business days of diagnosis to
qualify for puppy return/exchange.
- Shipping Agreement - Delivery costs are not covered by any warranties and these fees are
neither refundable nor negotiable. The buyer is 100% responsible for any transportation costs
to and from the seller.
- Returns - The Pet Stork will not accept any returns of the pet due to, but not limited to:
allergy, Landlord/Tenant, marital or adjustment problems.
- Euthanasia is NOT acceptable under any circumstance without written consent from The Pet
Stork. Doing so will negate any obligation breeder may have to compensate buyer.
- Death of a puppy - In the event of the death of a puppy, an autopsy must be performed by
the state laboratory or University and the results sent to the breeder within 30 days. A full
necropsy along with a full blood toxicology report will be required to determine the if the
breeder is responsible. A veterinarian autopsy is not acceptable.
- Puppy Credit - When a puppy credit is issued, buyer has the option to claim his/her new
puppy anytime with 12 months.
In all cases, breeder retains the right to a second opinion by a veterinarian of her choice. The
Pet Stork must be provided with the name and phone number of the buyer’s current
veterinarian.
If a puppy is found to have a health problem at it’s initial veterinary visit and the purchaser
decides to treat the puppy prior to notifying seller, The Pet Stork will not be responsible for any
expenses incurred or for the death of the puppy. No refunds or replacements will be made.
The value of the pet for the purpose of this guarantee is solely the original purchase price and
does not include any additional prices declared by the buyer such as the value as a show dog,
veterinary bills, shipping costs, vaccinations applied, dog accessories, etc.
No surgery can be performed without consulting the breeder. If this should occur, no
compensation will be made.
Although we do our best to provide you with an accurate estimate, seller cannot in any way
guarantee size, personality, temperament, color, ear set, breeding ability, coat type, or show
ability.
This guarantee is non-transferable. The guarantee does not cover neglect, abuse, lost or
stolen pets.
This agreement represents the total agreement between Suzanne Blackwell d/b/a The Pet
Stork and the buyer and no other terms or conditions shall be valid to this sale.
By placing an order, the buyer agrees to these terms and conditions.
____________________________________ Date _______________ Time ___________
Purchaser
____________________________________ Date ________________
Suzanne Blackwell/Owner
866 Poplar Road
Meigs, GA 31765
Revised 2/23/2010