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Pamela A. Davol, 76 Mildred Avenue, Swansea, MA  02777-1620.
pdavol@labbies.com


LIMITED HEALTH WARRANTY

THREE DAY RETURN PRIVILEGE

The decision to introduce a new puppy into your home is an important step for you and your family. While the benefits of pet ownership are many, these are balanced by new responsibilities that must be assumed by each family member. Wing-N-Wave recognizes that even after careful consideration, unforeseen circumstances may arise that prevent you from fulfilling these obligations. In consideration of oncern for both you and the puppy, if for any reason you find the puppy to be unsuitable to your situation, you may return the puppy to Wing-N-Wave within three days of purchase for a refund.

Your original deposit is not refundable under the Three Day Return Privilege

LIMITED FOURTEEN DAY WARRANTY ON HEALTH

If, in the opinion of your veterinarian, your puppy has any physical problem which makes it a poor health risk, you may within fourteen days of purchase, return the puppy to Wing-N-Wave for a full refund or full credit towards another puppy.
To make a claim under this provision, bring your puppy back to Wing-N-Wave as quickly as possible after your veterinarian's examination. You must also bring a signed statement from your veterinarian showing the date, within the fourteen day period, on which he conducted his examination and the reason why he believes the puppy to be a poor health risk. This statement must include a description of the symptoms supporting his opinion.

Since it is your intention to return the puppy for refund or credit, your veterinarian should not provide any further immunizations or treatment for the puppy. Be assured that all necessary care will be provided after consultation with our veterinarian upon the puppy's return to Wing-N-Wave.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST CONGENITAL DEFECTS / LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR RD, PRA and EPILEPSY.

If, within two years from the purchase date, your puppy is diagnosed by your veterinarian as having a debilitating congenital defect that in his opinion prevents your puppy from serving you as a companion pet, Wing-N-Wave will, at your option, provide you with either a full refund or full credit towards another Wing-N-Wave puppy.
To make a claim under this provision, bring a signed statement from your veterinarian indicating the date of his diagnosis, the nature of the defect, his statement that the defect is congenital in nature, and the reasons why the defect prevents the puppy from serving as a companion pet.

Refunds may be dependent upon a second veterinarian's opinion, at expense to Wing-N-Wave. In some cases it may be required that you return the puppy.

If during its lifetime, your puppy is diagnosed as having retinal dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, or hereditary epilepsy syndrome, Wing-N-Wave will, at your option, provide you with a full refund or full credit towards another Wing-N-Wave puppy if within two years of the purchase date, or credit towards another Wing-N-Wave puppy if after two years of purchase.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON HIP DYSPLASIA

Breeding stock at Wing-N-Wave are certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), if 2 years or older, or by a licensed veterinarian, if under 2 years of age, to be free of hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia cannot be diagnosed at birth and is not considered a congenital anomaly. There is strong evidence that the primary cause of hip dysplasia is joint laxity very early in life. Although many genes are responsible for the development of hip dysplasia, 50% of the variation of severity of hip dysplasia is caused by environmental factors. If your puppy is determined by the OFA to have moderate or severe hip dysplasia at or within 24 months of age, Wing-N-Wave will provide you with a complete refund or credit towards another puppy.
To make a claim under this provision, you must send Wing-N-Wave a copy of the OFA written report.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. You qualify for a refund or credit for another puppy only for the reasons and in the manner stated herein.
  2. If you are eligible for and select a refund under these warranties, Wing-N-Wave will refund your puppy's full purchase price by check within 14 days of receipt of all documentation substantiating your claim.
  3. If you choose another puppy from Wing-N-Wave which has a price greater than the amount of your credit, you must pay the difference. If your new choice has a price less than your credit, you will be refunded by check within 14 days of the transaction.
  4. Wing-N-Wave evaluates puppies as possible show or field prospects in terms of their appearance or abilities at 6-8 weeks of age but cannot guarantee the actual outcome of their performance in either area.
  5. The warranties concerning health, life, and condition are limited as expressed. Wing-N-Wave is not responsible for any payments of veterinarian's fees for examinations, drugs, X-rays, laboratory testing or any other treatment unless agreed to by Wing-N-Wave in writing, prior to the performance of such service.
  6. If you are eligible for and select a refund or credit under the provisions of this warranty, you must return any registration or registration application documents for this puppy that have been transferred to you. You must also assign any and all documents back to Wing-N-Wave before refund or credit will be issued to you.
  7. If it is necessary to ship a replacement puppy, you are responsible for all freight charges.
  8. In the warranty covering retinal dysplasia (RD) and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) the dog must be examined annually by a veterinarian certified by the American College of Veterinary Opthamology who will be the sole judge in the diagnosis of congenital eye disorders. In the warranty covering epilepsy, post-traumatic seizure disorders (i.e. those resulting from accidental head injury, lead poisoning, etc.) do not qualify for refund or replacement under these terms and conditions. Dogs judged to have a congenital disorder such as those mentioned or any other, the dog must be spayed/neutered and Wing-N-Wave must receive written proof of this from the licensed veterinarian who has performed the surgery before your refund or replacement claim will be honored.
  9. In the warranty covering hip dysplasia, the dog must be X-rayed by 25 months of age, and the OFA will be the sole judge regarding hip dysplasia. If the dog is under 2 years of age and you suspect that the dog might be dysplastic, the X-ray can be sent either to the OFA or to Wing-N-Wave's veterinarian for review which will save you the OFA fee. If the dog is judged to have "moderate" or "severe" hip dysplasia, the dog must be spayed/neutered and Wing-N-Wave must receive written proof of this from the licensed veterinarian who has performed the surgery before your refund or replacement claim will be honored.
  10. No puppy will be covered by this warranty unless the kennel name Wing-N-Wave is used in the registered name.
  11. This warranty is non-transferable and becomes void if the dog is sold or placed.

I, the undersigned, have read and completely understand this warranty, including the General Terms and Conditions, all of which I accept.

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(signature of purchaser) (date)
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(signature of breeder) (date)

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Updated 7/8/97
'Copyright 1992 Pamela A. Davol'