Puppy Lemon Laws in Other States

LEMON LAWS IN OTHER STATES

If you purchase a puppy that turns out to be sick due to an illness or congenital defect you may be able to get some or all of your money back depending on the laws where you live. To protect yourself be sure to save your dated purchase receipt, all veterinary receipts and any photos or video that substantiate that your pet was unhealthy for any reason. This can help you in case you are able to seek compensation from the seller under your local statutes and can also help to protect you if you publicize any disputes you have with a particular breeder or pet shop who may attempt to sue you for slander.

The Animal Protection Institute lists laws by state and who to contact if your state doesn't offer animal lemon laws.

The Companion Animal Protection Society web site:

Listed below: Codes Regulating the Sale of Pet Shop Dogs
Also view: Anti-Cruelty Statutes by State

Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Maine

Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey

New York
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Vermont Puppy
Virginia Laws

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

View the ASPCA PDF that lists current
pet lemon laws in the states of:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia

Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nevada
New Hampshire

New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Vermont
Virginia