Health & Genetic Guarantee

This agreement is between Cotton Grove Cavaliers (“Seller”) and the purchaser identified below (“Buyer”) for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy described in this agreement.

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Cotton Grove is committed to raising healthy, well-cared-for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies and providing families with clear information about their puppy’s health before going home.

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Health at Time of Sale

To the best of the Seller’s knowledge, the puppy is in good health at the time of transfer. Before going home, the puppy will receive:

• A veterinary health examination

• Age-appropriate vaccinations

• Deworming as appropriate

• A health record documenting veterinary care provided while in Cotton Grove’s care
   

The Buyer is encouraged to establish care with a licensed veterinarian promptly after bringing the puppy home.

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Initial Health Guarantee

The Buyer must have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours / 3 business days of receiving the puppy.

If, during that examination, the puppy is diagnosed with a serious contagious or infectious illness that was reasonably determined to have been present at the time of sale, the Buyer must notify Cotton Grove promptly and provide written documentation from the examining veterinarian.

Upon review of the veterinary documentation, Cotton Grove will work with the Buyer according to the terms of this guarantee.

This guarantee does not cover routine veterinary care, vaccinations, preventative medications, minor or common conditions, or illnesses contracted after the puppy leaves Cotton Grove.

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2-Year Genetic Health Guarantee

Cotton Grove provides a 2-year genetic health guarantee against serious congenital or hereditary conditions that significantly affect the puppy’s quality of life.

If the puppy is diagnosed with a qualifying congenital or hereditary condition within two years of the date of purchase, the Buyer must provide Cotton Grove with written documentation from a licensed veterinarian describing:

• The diagnosis

• The clinical findings

• The effect of the condition on the puppy

• The veterinarian’s professional opinion regarding whether the condition is congenital or hereditary
   

Cotton Grove may request a second veterinary opinion before approving a claim.

If a qualifying congenital or hereditary condition is confirmed under this guarantee, Cotton Grove will replace the puppy with a puppy of comparable value.

If the puppy dies and a congenital or hereditary condition is suspected, Cotton Grove may require a necropsy performed by a licensed veterinarian to establish the cause of death before a claim is approved.

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Conditions Not Covered

This guarantee does not cover:

• Injury, accident, abuse, neglect, or improper care after the puppy leaves Cotton Grove

• Illnesses contracted after the puppy leaves Cotton Grove

• Routine veterinary expenses, vaccinations, or preventative care

• Fleas, ticks, or other external parasites

• Minor or treatable intestinal parasites unless they result in serious clinical illness determined to have originated before transfer

• Stress-related digestive upset associated with transitioning to a new home

• Conditions resulting from malnutrition, obesity, improper exercise, or environmental factors

• Dental expenses or routine dental abnormalities

• Cosmetic characteristics or changes in color or markings

• Adult size or weight

• Temperament or disposition

• Reproductive ability or suitability for breeding or showing

• Expenses associated with spaying or neutering
   

No guarantee can be made regarding a puppy’s eventual adult size, weight, coat, markings, personality, reproductive ability, or show potential.

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Buyer Responsibilities

For this guarantee to remain in effect, the Buyer agrees to provide the puppy with appropriate lifelong care, including:

• Proper nutrition and access to fresh water

• Routine veterinary care and recommended preventative care

• Appropriate vaccinations

• A safe and sanitary living environment

• Appropriate exercise and weight management

• Prompt veterinary attention when illness or injury occurs

The Buyer agrees to contact Cotton Grove promptly if a serious health concern arises that may fall under this guarantee.

Veterinary records and supporting documentation must be provided upon request when making a claim.

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Trupanion Go Home Day Offer

Cotton Grove provides families with information about the Trupanion Go Home Day Offer, which may provide temporary pet medical insurance coverage when properly activated.

The Buyer is responsible for activating the offer according to Trupanion’s current requirements and timeframes.

Pet insurance is separate from this Health & Genetic Guarantee and is administered according to Trupanion’s own terms, eligibility requirements, exclusions, and coverage.

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Rehoming & Lifetime Responsibility

Cotton Grove cares about the lifelong well-being of every puppy we raise.

If at any point the Buyer is unable to continue caring for the dog, we ask that the Buyer contact Cotton Grove before surrendering, transferring, or rehoming the dog so that we can discuss available options and help protect the dog’s welfare.

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Transfer of Ownership

This health guarantee applies only to the original Buyer and the puppy identified in this agreement. The guarantee is not transferable if the dog is sold, transferred, or rehomed to another owner.

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Limitation of Guarantee

This written agreement represents Cotton Grove’s health guarantee for the puppy identified below. No verbal statements or representations alter the terms of this guarantee unless agreed to in writing by both Buyer and Seller.

Nothing in this agreement is intended to waive any rights or obligations that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.