Belle Harbor Newfoundlands - Dawn Blaine review: newfoundland breeder 5

We purchased a Newfoundland puppy from Belle Harbor Newfoundlands in April of this year (2018). We paid $2, 500 for the puppy. Dawn wanted a $500 deposit immediately to hold the puppy, which we sent immediately. She then asked for cash for the remaining balance, when we picked up the puppy, which we accommodated. We signed a contract with Belle Harbor, which states, ...

"Seller will guarantee against crippling hip dysplasia up to one year of age. This is defined as the inability to function as a pet and is clinical dysplasia. This diagnosis must be agreed upon by the purchasers licensed veterinarian and the sellers veterinarian. The seller may request the opinion of an orthopedic specialist. Radiographs must confirm the diagnosis. The condition cannot be a result of injury incurred due to slippery floors, stair climbing, children riding on the dogs back or any other activity that would cause injury. If surgical correction or euthanasia is recommended, the seller will replace the dog with a puppy of equal quality as soon as one becomes available or refund the purchase price at the sellers choice if the condition is agreed to be genetic by both veterinarians. This guarantee becomes null and void if the dog has been used for breeding or is overweight."

At 8 1/2 months old our puppy was diagnosed with bi-lateral elbow dysplasia. I immediately called Dawn (November 2nd, 2018) and made her aware of the diagnosis. I also sent her the radiologist's readings along with the x-rays. During that conversation she told me I would get a refund for the puppy. On November 5th, I called her again and told her we had scheduled surgery for our dog for November 29th. She again said I would get a refund and it would even pay for the surgery. She also said, she couldn't send the refund until December 1st, because she was on a fixed income and her Social Security check didn't come until then. Plus she had a litter of puppies and the first puppy wasn't getting picked-up until December 7th. I accepted her explanation, feeling she would honor her word.

On November 27th, I sent Dawn an email, reminding her of our puppy's surgery and that I expected the refund by the December 1st.

Well December 1st came and went, without any communication with Dawn. On December 2nd, I sent her another email, asking the disposition of my refund. She responded in an email, informing me that "unforeseen circumstances" has delayed the refund and I would get it on December 17th. I wrote back and told her that was unacceptable and she had until the December 10th, that 6+ weeks for the refund was sufficient time. Also, that she should not enter in to contracts, if she could not honor them. Since that email, I have not heard a word from Dawn and have not received my refund, although we have spent well over $4, 000 in medical bills for a genetically impaired dog.