Dog Breeder Forced to Return Puppy Due to Buyer’s Mental Health Concerns

A dog breeder was ordered to return a puppy to a buyer who had been deemed unfit to care for the animal due to mental health concerns. The breeder, citing the buyer’s mental health issues, had taken the puppy back after a month, providing a full refund. However, the buyer appealed to a consumer complaint committee, claiming they were unaware of the breeder’s right to refuse the sale. The committee, while finding the breeder’s actions to be a breach of contract, ruled that the puppy could not be returned as it had been a year since the initial removal. The committee also rejected the buyer’s claim for compensation, stating that the buyer had not proven damages beyond the initial purchase price.