~~~ Running Ridge ~~~
Contract & Guarantee


The below listed guarantees are the only ones Running Ridge backs and recognizes. We guarantee the animal to the initial buyer only. If animal ownership changes the health part of this contract is null and void.
I __________________, hereby known as the buyer, am fully aware of the time, dedication, cost & possible problems that could occur by owning an animal. The buyer is aware that this is a living, breathing & feeling animal that deserves love, attention, consideration & a financial commitment.
The buyer is fully aware of this animal being sold on a 48-hour health guarantee against untreatable medical problems diagnosed within the 48-hours that were present before buyer took possession of said puppy. The buyer is aware that the seller is not responsible for problems diagnosed after the 48 hour period. The buyer is aware that hypoglycemia, coccidiosis, & giardia are stress related and is not covered by this contract.
The buyer is fully aware that all care, training, registration and medical cost of below described animal are their full responsibility.
The buyer is fully aware that Running Ridge nor Nancy Anderson, hereby known as the seller, does not guarantee the color/pattern, weight, temperament, breeding capability, quality or the genetics of below said animal.  The seller furthermore does not guarantee against Upper Respiratory, Kennel Cough, bad bites, hernias, bad knees, backs and/or hips.   The buyer is fully aware also that the seller is not responsible for shipping fees, return cost or vet/medical expenses of said animal or mental stress of buyer at any time or for any reason.
The seller strongly advises buyer to take said animal to a licensed veterinary within 48 hours of receiving it for a complete check-up. Should any untreatable life-threatening situation be found wrong with the animal the buyer has 24 hours in which to FAX the veterinary report from the veterinarian to seller in order to qualify for a replacement animal. The buyer agrees to return the animal within 24 hours of veterinarian exam complete with proper paperwork returning the ownership of said animal to seller and the veterinarian report clearly describing diagnosis in order to qualify for a replacement animal. Absolutely no refunds are given and replacements are given on an "as available" basis for animal of like species, breed, sex, age and price. The buyer agrees to pay shipping and the difference in price should buyer deem to pick an animal of greater value.
The buyer furthermore agrees to have this animal micro chipped, MC number reported to both seller and ACR and have said animal registered with ACR within 30 days. The buyer furthermore agrees to have this dog properly socialized, properly obedience trained, properly housed, wormed on a regular basis, heartworm preventative given monthly and the remainder of shots given in a timely manner and any medical services that the animal might need at buyers expense.
The buyer agrees to return the animal back to the seller free of charge at anytime during it's lifetime in the unforeseen event that buyer can no longer keep it. The buyer is aware that this animal is for NO REASON during its lifetime to be euthanized, placed in a shelter or rescue, sold, bred, traded or given away without the consent of the seller.

Said animal being: Species: _______________ Breed: ______________________________

Sex: M - F - N ... ... DOB: ________________ ... Micro Chip # ________________________

I.D. # __________________________________________________

VACCINATIONS & WORMING:

1st _______________________ 2nd ______________________ 3rd ________________________

Last wormed on: ____________________________ with ________________________

Purchase price: ___________________________ Shipping fees: ___________________

Payment method: Cash, MO# ____________________, WU

The above guarantees and policies are the only ones Running Ridge has and recognizes. No other warranties, policies, guarantees or contracts, verbal or otherwise, will be recognized.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE ABOVE B4 SIGNING; THIS IS A LEGAL AND BINDING CONTRACT:
This contract is finalized in the state of Arkansas, County of Miller

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Seller Signature: ...........................................................................Date:
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Buyer Signature:.............................................................................Date:
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Address:....................................City/State/Zip......................... phone #