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Law Offers Little Comfort for New Pet Owners, So Buyer Beware.
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No sooner have you brought the golden retriever puppy home from the pet shop than it gets deathly ill. When the puppy dies, you’re left to explain to your children what happened. And don’t expect much help from the law. Under Florida law, the pet shop you bought the animal from owes you nothing if you didn’t take your new puppy to a veterinarian within 14 days, or return the animal to the store within two days, according to Florida’s Division of Animal Industry. Within that time, the owner has three options, said Joe Kight, assistant director for the division. Theyare: Take the pet back for a refund. Exchange it for another animal of equal value. Keep the animal and hold the store responsible for the bill up to the purchase price of the animal. |
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