Refunds- yes or no and when and what if?? - Page 4

Abby, no worries. This thread was a culmination of a few situations I've been hearing of lately and not just one, as I thought I was clear about but some pretty wild conclusions were jumped to. 

I agree, but I still feel that while a breeder SHOULDN'T be held responsible for any kind of abuse, the fact remains that if the dog ends up in a horrible home for any reason- blatant deception, negligence, or an honest mistake in character judging- it is STILL the responsibility of the breeder to make sure that dog is safe, whether it is fair or not. It's the same mentality that got me one of my current Pit Bulls. I bought the dog to keep it from going back to where it  was headed.   It's different than when my son throws a tantrum, breaks his toys, and then expects me to replace them. LOL

Dogs are total innocents and need to be protected. Maybe I'm overly emotional about it lately. That's just how I feel. It's not necessarily logical, but it feels right. 

How exactly would you prove abuse, Jenni?

There are some buyers out there who are going to do whatever they dam well please with a puppy, no matter what a breeder's recommendations are. That's why just listening to a potential buyer is important. Let them brag about how they intend to have a pup ready for agility or whatever by the time it is five months old and then you can tell them you don't have a pup for them. To me, one of the biggest problems with people raising pups, aside from age inappropriate exercise, is overfeeding.

Jenni, if it feels right to you it's right, you obviously know what you are talking about.

Proving it? Who cares about proving it!   Just pay the cretins once the dog is taken care of. 

Well, Jenni, if one is going to  accuse someone of abusing a dog , then maybe one should have proof of that? 

Have to agree with Blizten.  There is no proff of abuse or negel;ct. Work at the same club with them and saw an issue right away !!!!!   Give money back.....

What are you people talking about? Where did I ever accuse anyone of anything? On the contrary, I was uber cautious not to appear that way. Y'all make some mighty big leaps to conclusions...either that or there are a bunch of narcissists who think everything said or written simply must be about them, as they are the only people in the world and their dogs are the only dogs in the world. LOL 

Then what is the issue here?
 If you want them to spend money on the dog to make it more comfortable,  give them their refund so they have the funds to do so.

Did you not see the part where Jen mentions she has the dog and is spending the 4-5,000 to make him comfortable?