Dog Lemon Law Rules

All over the country, pet stores are increasingly being frequented by consumers. People are enticed into buying dogs from stores, especially when they see how cute the dogs are. However, there are many cases where, upon bringing home the dog, the owner discovers that it is weak or has an inborn sickness. Thanks to the dog lemon laws, it is now possible to take the dog back to the store for a replacement. Dog lemon laws are pieces of legislation that protect the consumer rights of people who buy defective dogs from stores. Because of the unnatural and often crowded environment where the dogs are being raised, most store-bought dogs end up contracting illnesses from each other.

If you find that you have bought an infected dog, or if your dog died, you may return it to the store within two weeks to get a replacement or a refund, according to most dog lemon laws. In the case of inborn sickness, dog lemon laws allow the owner to bring the dog back after 12 months.

Dog lemon laws will give you some time to restore your dog's health. You have to care for your dog, but the dog lemon laws mandate that all veterinary expenses are to be shouldered by the dog store owner. There is, however, a maximum amount that the seller has to bear, and the exact amount varies with each state's dog lemon laws.

Dog lemon laws explicitly list several conditions that are not covered by the law. For example, if you have been informed of the dog's illness at the time that you bought it, you will not be qualified to file claims under the dog lemon law. Moreover, worms and other parasites are not covered by the dog lemon laws, as these are not considered to be a critical condition. Dog lemon laws also do not cover injuries sustained by the dog due to maltreatment or abuse. Illnesses acquired because of an owner's negligence are also not covered by the dog lemon laws. Dog lemon laws are fairly new, and right now, there are less than 20 states that have dog lemon laws. Further, most of these states only have dog lemon laws that apply to dogs. The dog lemon laws in each state vary quite a bit so you have to be familiar with the dog lemon laws in your particular state. State specific dog lemon laws are listed below, in our first post. You may also visit our site sponsors for more info.

The best way to avoid ending up with a sick dog is to ask the store owner to tell you everything you need to know about the dog before you buy it, particularly its past illnesses. Since there are many sellers who do not give this information, you really should be familiar with dog lemon laws in your area. For more info on dog Lemon Laws, visit our site sponsored ads. You may also visit Know Lwmon Law.