5 Year Health Guarantee
5 Year Health Guarantee
What Is Covered
Loss of Quality of Life: Puppy is diagnosed by two licensed veterinarians (from different practices) with a qualifying health issue (congenital/genetic issue). Qualifying health issues would include loss of quality of life due to an appearance of the symptoms of a debilitating disease within the time limits of this Health Guarantee (e.g., hip dysplasia, deafness, kidney disease). Dated records from two licensed veterinarians will be required when evaluating any claims/requests.
Loss of Life: Puppy is diagnosed by two licensed veterinarians (from different practices) with a terminal inherited congenital/genetic disease or if the puppy dies within the first year of ownership (or first 5 years of puppy ownership if you qualify for our 5-year Health Guarantee). Qualifying health issues would include the loss of life due to a congenital/genetic disease within the limits of this Health Guarantee.
Sudden Death: If your puppy dies suddenly within the first year of ownership (or in the first 5 years of puppy ownership if you qualify for our 5-year Health Guarantee), a necropsy (at owner’s expense) confirming genetic cause will be required to qualify for a replacement puppy. We will not offer credit or financial reimbursement if, as revealed by the necropsy, environmental toxins (acorns, poisonous plants, pesticides, human food toxic to dogs, etc.) contributed to the puppy’s death.
Other: Some conditions may have both genetic and environmental causes and may not be life-threatening or debilitating because they can be treated/managed to ensure quality of life for the puppy. In these cases, we will cover up to 50% of the purchase price for actual incurred expenses during the first year of ownership. These conditions may include but are not limited to the following:
Seizures/Epilepsy,
Addison’s Disease
Auto-immune disorders
Please Note: CT AUSSIES is under no obligation to pay for veterinary bills for your puppy outside the guidelines of our Health Guarantee.
Proof of qualifying health issues may include the following items/documents to be considered for a cash reimbursement or credit towards a puppy in the event of a major health issue:
- Corroborative written diagnosis from two licensed veterinarians
- Lab testing results and X-rays
- OFA results for hip dysplasia (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)
- Spay/Neuter certificate dated before the puppy is 13 months of age
- Proper identification of the dog including microchip number, size, weight, color, sex
- Up-to-date vaccination, heartworm, and licensed veterinarian care records to prove consistent care
- Proof of Pet Insurance for at least the first 12 months of puppy ownership
Please note to qualify for protection you must maintain pet insurance for the first 12 months. We highly recommend purchasing pet insurance through either Fetch or Trupanion, both of which can be activated on adoption day. If you choose to go with another major certified pet insurance plan, be sure that it activates on the day you take ownership of your puppy. Some insurance plans do not activate until 30 days after adoption.
Puppies from CT Aussies come with:
-First DA2PP vaccine
-First Heartguard dose
-Pad training
-ENS/ESI (done between 2-6 weeks)
-Bag of puppy food (if requested)
-Toy or blanket with litters scent (if requested)
We strive to find the best fit home for every puppy. We ask that you fill out our puppy application so that we can get to know a little bit about you and if you would be a good fit home for one of our aussies. If we feel you are a good fit, a non-refundable deposit of $400.00 (towards the final price of the puppy) will be required to hold the puppy. We will not hold a puppy without a deposit. Our puppies do vary in price based on color and gender, but prices are strict and will not be changed unless otherwise agreed upon.
Puppies must be paid in full on day of adoption. We accept cash, Venmo, or check.
Puppies cannot leave for their forever homes before 8 weeks of age!
Protection, vaccinations and AKC Paperwork will only be covered if puppy is purchased at full price. New Owner Agrees to forfeit these rights if discounted price is agreed upon.
Materials and care
Materials and care
Please Remember Puppies Require Proper Care And Attention. Puppies Should Receive 3 Sets Of Vaccinations about 3-4 week apart. Do Not Use Flea & Tick medication on a puppy under 16 weeks of age. Puppies Under 16 weeks should be washed with dawn soap. Puppies will need food,pads,toys and love!