OKEFEILD ACRES PUPPY HEALTH WARRANTY
Since 2004, Okefeild Acres LLC has been committed to providing each family with a well-socialized, healthy puppy. Every puppy is examined by a licensed veterinarian, microchipped, and kept current on recommended Non-RNA vaccinations and deworming protocols to help build early immunity. A signed veterinary examination record certificate will accompany Purchaser’s adoption paperwork.
Coverage For Fatal Viruses
The puppy listed below will have received age appropriate Non-RNA vaccinations prior to going home. This warranty covers distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, and parvovirus for 72 hours after pick up. Should one of these fatal viral illnesses occur within this timeframe, with veterinary confirmation, Okefeild Acres LLC will provide a replacement puppy of equal value (shipping not included). Please note: health issues resulting from the use of RNA vaccines, vaccine reactions, multiple vaccinations on the same day, or administration of vaccines not listed on the provided health chart are not covered.
Coverage For Congenital Anomalies
The puppy listed below is covered for two years, from the date of birth, against congenital defects most common to Poodles, Golden Retrievers and Goldendoodles. If a congenital condition causes death within this period, a replacement puppy of equal value will be offered (shipping not included).
Coverage For Joint And Heart Health
The puppy listed below is covered for two years against crippling hip or elbow dysplasia and serious congenital heart conditions. If dysplasia or heart conditions cause death or debilitating pain requiring euthanization within this period, a replacement puppy of equal value will be offered (shipping not included).
Affected conditions must be documented through OFA (Orthopedic Foundation For Animals) testing, Pennhip is not accepted. Purchaser agrees to and understands that:
Okefeild Acres LLC has started feeding, and recommends continuing feeding, Five Star rated Life’s Abundance All Life Stages food. In preparation for homegoing, an e-mail with an invitation for a wholesale account will be sent in order to continue feeding the food that we have proven to grow joints in a healthy way, and that prevents diarrhea, skin problems and ear infections.
If Purchaser chooses to feed a different food, a premium food rated five stars by Dog Food Advisor is required (not exceeding 27% protein and not grain-free to avoid rapid bone growth and potential taurine-deficient related heart issues). Purchaser understands that they take responsibility for unhealthy growth outcome caused by a food not proven by Okefeild Acres.
Purchaser agrees to maintain the puppy at a healthy weight
Avoid puppy engaging high-impact activities (forced jogging before 18 months, repetitive stair climbing, or jumping off of furniture or high objects). Nutrition receipt proof will be required.
PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Puppy Care
To maintain the validity of this health warranty, the Purchaser understands and agrees to provide the following:
Proper care and environment - Indoor, climate-controlled shelter along with clean water and required nutrition as listed above.
Training and behavior expectations - Each puppy raised at Okefeild Acres LLC receives age-appropriate foundational training before going home. While this early foundation prepares your puppy for success, puppies are not sold as fully trained or finished dogs. The Purchaser is responsible for continuing training after adoption which includes completing at least two levels of obedience training, with the Purchaser as handler. Ongoing training encourages improved socialization with unfamiliar people, dogs and environments, promotes stronger temperament development, reinforces bonding between the puppy and their family and is essential for therapy or service work prospects. Failure to continue training may lead to behavior challenges. Training receipt proof will be required.
Veterinary care - Routine veterinary check-ups, Non-RNA vaccinations, and parasite control as listed on the accompanying health chart. Controlled exposure to outside environments is expected until immunity is fully established
Medical documentation - All veterinary records must list the puppy’s microchip number for verification purposes
Please avoid:
Setting the puppy on the ground at veterinary clinics - always carry or crate them until vaccinations are complete
Bringing the puppy to dog parks, pet stores, or areas with unknown dogs until after the 12-week vaccination has been received
Housing the puppy on slippery or cement surfaces
High-impact activities before 18 months of age (e.g. forced jogging, repetitive stair climbing, or jumping off of high objects)
Spay/Neuter Requirement
All Okefeild Acres puppies are sold strictly as family companions. Breeding rights are not granted or implied under any circumstance. Two options are available:
Option 1:
Purchaser requests that their puppy be spayed/neutered prior to leaving Okefeild Acres. The puppy will be ready to go home between 8-9 weeks of age. This procedure is included in the purchase price.
Option 2:
Purchaser elects to have their puppy spayed/neutered after leaving Okefeild Acres. Purchaser agrees to have the procedure completed by seven (7) months of age unless approved in writing by Okefeild Acres.
Purchaser agrees to provide veterinary documentation confirming that the procedure has been completed within fourteen (14) days of surgery. Documentation must include:
Puppy’s registered microchip number
Date of procedure
Name and contact information of veterinary clinic
Failure to complete the procedure and/or provide documentation within the required timeframe constitutes a material breach of contract.
In the event of noncompliance, Okefeild Acres reserves the right to:
Void all health warranty guarantees
Pursue recovery of the puppy
And/or pursue any legal remedies available under Missouri law
Purchaser agrees that all legal fees, court costs, and recovery expenses incurred due to breach of this agreement shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser.
Microchip Identification
Purchaser agrees that the puppy’s microchip information must remain current at all times. Purchaser is responsible for updating all contact information associated with the microchip registration in the event of any changes.
Okefeild Acres may remain listed as a secondary contact for identification and recovery purposes only.
Removal, alteration, or failure to maintain the puppy’s microchip registration constitutes a breach of contract.
Rehoming / Transfer Of Ownership Policy
If Purchaser is unable to keep their puppy at any point during its lifetime, Purchaser agrees to the following:
No refunds will be issued.
Purchaser is responsible for ensuring the puppy is placed in a safe, stable and loving home.
The puppy may not be surrendered to a broker, pet store, shelter, rescue, breeding program, or similar third-party organization without prior written notification to Okefeild Acres.
This contract and all associated obligations remain binding regardless of whether the puppy is gifted, transferred, rehomed, or placed with another individual, family member, or third party.
Purchaser may not transfer ownership or possession of the puppy for the purpose of avoiding compliance with this agreement, including the spay/neuter requirement.
In the event the puppy is rehomed or transferred, Purchaser remains fully responsible for ensuring that all terms of this contract are fulfilled, including submission of required veterinary documentation.
Any unauthorized transfer of ownership or placement without written notification to Okefeild Acres constitutes a breach of contract.
This policy is intended to ensure that every Okefeild Acres puppy continues to receive the same level of care, stability, and responsible placement standards for which they were originally bred and raised.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
Claims
All medical claims must be supported with proper veterinary documentation that includes puppy’s microchip number. The Purchase agrees to:
Provide written proof, forwarded from a licensed veterinarian, including diagnostic results and all treatment records from the date the puppy was received, and a signed statement describing the condition
Notify Okefeild Acres LLC in writing within 48 hours of diagnosis
Submit all documentation before any claim will be considered
Provide a copy of the agreed upon and signed health warranty and health chart, sent from Purchaser’s original e-mail
Okefeild Acres LLC reserves the right to seek a second opinion from a veterinarian of their choosing. Failure to follow these requirements will void any claim.
Replacement
If a valid claim is approved under this warranty, the Purchaser will be offered a replacement puppy of Purchaser’s choosing from the next available litter. Purchaser understands that:
Okefeild Acres LLC does not provide refunds
Replacement is limited to one time only, no full or partial refunds will be given or implied
If the Purchaser declines the offered replacement, Okefeild Acres LLC has no further obligation
Legal Notice
Binding agreement between Okefeild Acres LLC and Purchaser
This warranty is valid for the original purchaser only and is non-transferable
Adult size, coat type, color, temperament and obedience level is an estimate only and not a guarantee
Okefeild Acres LLC is not liable for any third party consequential, incidental or special damages resulting from or in any manner related to this puppy. All veterinary costs, medical costs, training expenses and all other associated or additional costs are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Purchaser
Purchaser agrees to not publicly disparage Okefeild Acres LLC or associates (except in legal consultation or as required by law)
Venue for any legal matters will be Dallas County, Missouri
This is a one-time puppy replacement only, no full or partial refunds will be given or implied
This health warranty will be considered void if:
Vaccinations other than listed on accompanying health chart are given
Puppy is not fed a premium food rated five stars by Dog Food Advisor (not exceeding 27% protein and not grain-free to avoid rapid bone growth and potential taurine-deficient related heart issues), receipt proof is required
Two levels of obedience training are not completed with Purchaser as handler, receipt proof is required
Topical, oral or collar Flea And/Or Tick medication is used or administered
Puppy is exposed to chemically-treated lawns
Health issues arise due to abuse, neglect or excessive exercise activities that would promote injury
Microchip number is not listed on all puppy records
