1. I understand my $300 deposit is required to secure a puppy of my choice. Prices vary from litter to litter, deposits are accepted directly following whelping. The balance of the cost of my Puppy's Adoption is due upon delivery or pickup. My deposit guarantees that I will be approved to adopt a 'MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY" This deposit is non-refundable. However, if for any reason my selected puppy is deemed unadoptable, unhealthy, or experiences an unforeseen accident; my deposit will be transferable to another available puppy in the current or future litter.
2. I understand and agree that my deposit is mandatory, my deposit is the only way to reserve a puppy for adoption. The deposit will be taken on a first-come basis. To reserve a puppy an initial deposit of $300 is required. I agree to make arrangements to meet up with rehoming personnel. ( By appointment only). I will make a pickup appointment with Cherina Forshee at (470)699-7799. If I decided to accept the delivery service. I understand deliveries are made in the United States only, and MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY will not ship my pet out of the country.
3. I understand no puppy is considered sold until a deposit has been made or payment is made in full. I understand all puppies in the litter will be up for adoption in the order deposits are taken. NO REFUNDS of the deposit once the puppy is placed on hold. Failure of the Buyer to complete this purchase would be subject to sellers' lost opportunities. This $300 deposit signifies the intent on the part of the buyer to follow through with the purchased puppy.
4. I understand puppies are normally allowed to join their new families between 6 to 10 weeks of age. 6 weeks to the day is the earliest a puppy will ever be allowed to leave our care. Should MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY feel a puppy is not ready to leave the puppy will stay in their care until they feel the puppy is ready. Should they change the release date no extended care or boarding fee will be charged for that period of time. I understand My Cute Pups LLC. will be glad to work with me to hold a puppy past 6 weeks of age if the need arises for various reasons. Once I choose my puppy a Non-refundable deposit is needed to hold the puppy. Payment in full must be made by the time the puppy is 6 weeks of age regardless of the pickup date.
5. I understand there is a small extended care boarding fee of $100 dollars per week to hold a puppy past 8 weeks. MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY will only board my puppy up to 10 weeks. To keep my puppy on track with potty training they will continue housebreaking. I understand my pickup date will need to be arranged in writing and signed by both parties. I agree to contact MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY for more details if this is an arrangement I will need.
6. From the date of this contract, I agree to assume full responsibility for the veterinary care of this dog, including an annual examination, sterilization, and routine vaccinations and tests. I will keep the dog free of pests and parasites, including ticks and fleas. I understand that dogs require monthly medication for heartworm prevention and agree to provide this medication for the life of the dog.
8. I will provide this dog with a fully fenced-in yard. This dog will be kept on a leash at all times when outside of a securely fenced-in area.
9. He/she shall not be kept chained or tethered. I will purchase a dog trolley according to my county rules. I will not leave the dog in an electronic containment system unsupervised. I will not allow this dog to live primarily outside, in a basement, garage, screened-in porch, or any area other than the main living quarters.
10. I will provide a collar or harness for the dog to wear at all times. The collar must have at least two forms of identification affixed. Must be two of the following (microchip tag, rabies tag, yearly Dog tag, and a personal tag) and must be affixed to the collar at all times.
11. I will keep the dog’s microchip registration up to date, and will notify the microchip company of any change of contact information.
12. I agree to travel with the dog in a safe manner at all times when in a vehicle. When not in the safe arms of a passenger, I agree to provide a pet safety harness and seatbelt or a pet carrier.
13. I agree to not abuse or neglect the dog and under no circumstances will physically punish the dog. Rather, I will consult with MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY, my veterinarian, or a trainer about the appropriate ways to deal with specific behavior problems.
14. The seller requires that the buyer takes the puppy to a veterinarian within the first 72 hours after taking it home and emails a copy to the seller (adoptmycutepups@gmail.com). If upon examination the veterinarian finds that said puppy is not in good health, the adopter must notify the seller within 24 hours. The seller reserves the right to a second veterinarian opinion at the expense of the seller. The buyer shall return the puppy to the seller with all of the veterinarian documentation for a refund of the full purchase price. The seller has no obligation to reimburse the buyer for any costs incurred (medical, etc.).
15. The buyer agrees to maintain preventative health care of the puppy including, but not limited to: vaccines, internal and external parasite prevention, and monthly heartworm medications as recommended by a veterinarian.
16. The buyer agrees to maintain preventative care of the puppy in regard to hip dysplasia such as proper nutrition using high-quality premium dog food (no raw diets till after the age of 12 months), proper age-appropriate exercise, preventing stress injuries (no jumping off of high furniture) and keeping the puppy at a healthy body condition score for the entire of the dog’s life.
The buyer acknowledges that there is NO guarantee on the puppy’s final coat, weight, color, texture, or amount of shedding.
17. 12-MONTH HEALTH GUARANTEE MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY, guarantees the puppy is in good health is up to date on immunizations appropriate for the puppy’s age, and has appropriate dewormings at the time the buyer takes possession. The buyer has 72 hours to take the puppy to the veterinarian for an examination and email the report to the seller. If the puppy is found to be in poor health, the buyer has the option of returning the puppy to the seller, at the buyer’s expense for a full refund (minus shipping charges), or keeping the puppy with no refund. If the puppy is not taken to a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of receiving the puppy, the health guarantee is VOID. (Please email proof of veterinarian visit to adoptmycutepups@gmail.com).
This warranty does not include any maladies that are common among any living creature; ear infections, food or environmental allergies, parasites from birth, misaligned teeth or cosmetic dental procedures, or hernias. It does not cover any viral illnesses, including but not limited to, parvo and distemper. This is due to the exposure pups get when they leave my closed facility.
Great care has been exercised to ensure the puppy is free of parasites, worms, coccidia, and giardia. Since these are very common in puppies, the guarantee does not cover these very treatable conditions as could be from the stress of moving, overhandling, or lack of rest. Your puppy has been treated on a schedule from the age of 2 weeks for these conditions and it is now the adopters responsibility to continue on any needed treatments and have the puppy checked for parasites on a regular basis.
We also do not cover any orthopedic diagnosis at any time as we are not able to monitor or regulate the puppy's weight, exercise, or activities that can result in an orthopedic diagnosis. This guarantee also does not cover environmentally induced diseases including but not limited to allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer, OCD, or other joint disorders that could be caused by stressed joints/ nutrition in a growing puppy.
The rehomer provides a 12-month guarantee against any debilitating congenital defects. In the event that the puppy exhibits symptoms of a suspected debilitating congenital defect, the buyer must supply and request veterinarian records from the seller.
If it is determined the puppy does have a genetic or health disorder that is identified within the first 12 months of purchase that is designated severe or life-threatening two independent veterinarians (one of Seller’s choice) the buyer has the option to (1) either a replacement puppy from the next available litter (discretion of seller) or (2) reimbursement (up to½ the purchase price of the original puppy) and your puppy need not be returned to us. Shipping fees will not be reimbursed.
If the puppy should die from a suspected congenital defect within 12 months of its date of purchase, an autopsy must be performed at the buyer's expense by a licensed veterinarian approved by the seller and discussed with the seller's veterinarian. If the autopsy shows a congenital defect as the reason for death, the seller will provide another puppy of equal value to the purchaser. A written statement from the veterinarian must be provided. This warranty is void in the event of an undetermined or inconclusive diagnosis.
We cannot guarantee that your puppy will never develop any health problems, just as a pediatrician cannot guarantee a child will never develop any health problems in the future. Some things are just not able to be predicted. All breeding parents are free of diseases, disorders, and health problems; otherwise, we wouldn’t breed them. If anything does occur we required you to inform us so we can reevaluate our parents and eliminate any issues from our breeding program.
MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY will not replace or refund for any personal reasons, but not limited to, allergies, mortality, landlord’s disapproval, family disagreement, or any other problems not related to health, nor for a puppy’s illness caused by neglect, exposure to weather, injury, choking, poisoning, etc. This warranty does not include viral illnesses, infections, improper bites, hernias, patella luxation, cancer, retained testicles, food allergies, hypoglycemia, minor heart murmurs (level 1 or 2), thyroid issues, ear infections/mites. It also does not include any ingestion of foreign objects, food, chemicals, physical injury, or issues whose cause is unknown or may have an environmental link. These are not considered life-threatening diseases. This guarantee is void if it changes original ownership.
Upon taking ownership of the puppy, the buyer accepts MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY Guarantee as stated above.
The owner of the puppy and breeder/seller of the puppy agree that this contract will be governed by the laws
of the State of Georgia, and may not be altered, modified, or rescinded unless agreed to in writing by the new owner and seller. Having read the above, and with the full understanding of the contents herein, I/we willingly enter into this full agreement.
If the puppy is bred before her second heat or 1 year of age this guarantee is void!
18. I understand that the adoption fee is non-refundable, except as noted in writing by both parties. If the desired puppy fades before 8 weeks. The seller will have the first pick from another litter if all puppies have been reserved.
19. I understand that this is a legal and binding contract and by my signature agree to all of the terms herein.
This agreement is made and signed by both parties to ensure the well-being and protection of this puppy. If any part of this agreement is breached, the seller is released from any further obligation hereunder.
Should the seller need to seek legal action against the buyer for violations of this agreement, the buyer will assume any and all attorney costs and court fees.
20. I confirm that I have signed the puppy health guarantee form, and adoption contract. All information given in this contract is correct and accurate. I also understand that once the contract is signed and I have taken possession of the animal, I will be solely responsible for any actions of this animal and I agree to hold harmless MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY and its representatives from any liabilities, injuries, or loss caused by this animal or any causes of actions, claims, suits or demands that arise from such injury, damages or losses. In the event the terms of this contract are breached, I, as the Guardian of this pet, shall owe My Cute Pups LLC. the sum of $500 for liquidated damages, and will be responsible for all attorneys fees and court costs involved, as well as returning the animal to MY CUTE DESIGNER PUPPY