Methodology: For this article, I spent over 35 hours researching pet lemon laws and animal law. If you live in a state without puppy lemon laws, you might be able to get compensation from the breeder or seller if their new puppy becomes sick. Retain all paperwork related to the purchase and the cost of care.Īs of 2017, 22 states have enacted pet purchase protection acts. To receive reimbursement for veterinary costs or the purchase price of the animal, seek medical attention for your new puppy if it gets sick. Options usually include returning the animal for a refund, exchanging it, keeping it and receiving a partial refund and/or be reimbursed for veterinary costs associated with treating it.
Pet lemon laws, commonly called puppy lemon laws or pet lemon laws, make it easier for pet purchasers to get their money back if a recently purchased pet becomes sick or dies.
