Purchase Process~
How to purchase a puppy from "Four Paws 4 u"?
The first thing contact us by e-mail fourpaws@nemr.net or phone 660-328-6623 to insure the availability of the puppy and to answer any questions you have about the puppy. You will need to send me your full name, address, telephone number, email address, and which mode of transportation you prefer. If you are wanting the puppy flown please include which major airport you want the puppy sent to.
If you would like your puppy spayed or neutered, I will do this for you: $150 for spaying and $125 for neutering. Read the about the advantages of spaying and neutering on the Puppy Care page.
After a $100 deposit is made, I will be sending you a "new family info" packet to fill out and email back to me. I look forward hearing from you.
Payment
If you are purchasing a puppy prior to 6 weeks of age we request a $100 non-refundable deposit. The puppy is then labeled sold to you.
If the puppy is 8 weeks old (or older), we require the purchase price to be paid in full 10 days before delivery. If you are picking the pup up yourself the balance is in cash only. Should you be unable to take delivery of your puppy, the puppy deposit is not refunded. The only exception of this rule would be if the puppy you reserve is unavailable for some reason: has a life threatening condition, or unsuitable to become a pet for many long years. This can happen since the puppy is a living, breathing animal. The deposit will then be refunded or you can choose another pet.
We accept check, cash or Paypal. We will submit an invoice through Paypal for payment and the email Pay Pal sends you will have a link and instructions for making the payment.
Coming to our home ~
You are welcome to pick up the puppy in person. We love to meet the people who are adopting one of our puppies. By state law we do need to charge Missouri sales tax; when picking up the puppy. We request CASH ONLY when picking up the puppy.
Shipping Process~ 2 options: air flight or truck transportation
We do offer nanny service to most airports. $660 Puppy nanny flies in cabin with your puppy!!
At this time only American airlines are offering puppy flights Air flights to the closest major airport ~ $395-445 Shipping includes the flight, kennel, transportation to the airport, health exam and health certificate.
We know that shipping a puppy can seem to be an overwhelming & scary thing. We assure you that our puppies are given the best care when traveling. We have never had an issue when flying puppies. It is a perfectly safe way to get your puppy home to you. We offer a shipping discount on airfare if you purchase two puppies at the same time ~ $300.
Each puppy will be taken to the vet by us to get his/her health exam. A health certificate is required for travel and a copy of the health certificate will be sent to you with the airlines. We will also send the puppy's registration papers, shot record, the puppy guarantee and the purchase agreement for you to read, sign and return in the self addressed envelope, sample baggie of puppy food, etc. with the puppy, which will be attached to the top of his/her crate. Your puppy is transported in an airline approved carrier equipped with food & water dishes clipped on the front so your puppy can't spill them during travel. He/she also has food & water at all times. Your puppy will have plenty of shredded paper for bedding so it stays clean, warm & dry. At this time, we cannot ship blankets or toys in the crate with the puppies due to airline regulations.
After all payments have been made (10 days before delivery), the puppy will be shipped on the Tuesday and arrive to you on Wednesday, on or after his/her ready date depending if we feel that the puppy is ready to make the trip to his/her new home. We have the right to hold a puppy for longer than estimated delivery date if we feel the puppy is not ready to go. We always put the puppies needs first. (Shipping can be delayed for any reason because of temperatures, weather conditions, etc. Delta does have temperature controlled cargo, so we rarely have to cancel shipments during the winter or summer, but it could happen. If this happens, your puppy will be shipped the following Tuesday or when the weather is good enough to safely ship.) We live 4 hours from the airport and we can’t leave our mommies and babies for 8 hours each week to make the trip to Kansas City Airport. So we found a very good delivery person: Rose delivers the puppies with lots of love, super care and years of experience to the airport in a climate controlled vehicle with heat, air, and air circulation system, where they are watched & cared for the entire time till the puppy boards the plane. She also make sure that they eat, drink, and are clean when they board the plane.
By following this process, they get exposed to less people and stress:
They are loaded on the plane after the passengers and ride in an area that is temperature controlled the same as for passengers. Your puppy is only on the airplane a few hours as they fly to the airport of your choice. They are taken off the plane prior to the passengers and taken to the Baggage Claims Office/ Cargo to await your arrival. Most times the puppy is available to you between 30-45 minutes from the time the plane arrived.
List of things that need to be taken to the airport to pick up your new puppy:
- Air way confirmation number We will give you that after the flight arrangements have been made.
- Form of ID (driver's license, etc.) Airlines does require some form of identification before they will release the puppy to the new owner.
- Bottle of Water for puppy to drink
- Collar & leash
- Paper Towel - just in case puppy goes potty, on the way home.
- Blanket for snuggling
- CAMERA to capture the excitement!!
Ground Transportation - by personal vehicle - right to your door - $500-700
This trip can take 3-7 days, depending on your location. It also depends on how many stops they have. These people do it for a living; picking up and delivering puppies to new homes. They take excellent care of the babes in their charge, delivered in their own personal vehicle. Shipping includes transportation to you, health exam and health certificate.
You can also book this trip and pick the driver you want to deliver your puppy, apply for a quote on Citizenship Shippers website. citizenshipper.com/
Ground Transportation by truck ~ $300
This trip can take from Monday to Wednesday, depending on the route and the amount of stops.
Shipping includes transportation to you, health exam and health certificate.
We know that shipping a puppy can seem to be an overwhelming & scary. We assure you that our puppies are given the best care when traveling. We have never had an issue when using this transportation company. It is a perfectly safe way to get your puppy home to you.
Each puppy will be taken to the vet by us to get his/her health exam. A health certificate is required for travel and a copy of the health certificate will be sent to you with the puppy. We will also send the puppy's registration papers, shot record, the puppy guarantee and the purchase agreement for you to read, sign and return in the self addressed envelope, sample baggie of puppy food, etc. with the puppy.
After all payments have been made (10 days before delivery), the puppy will be leave us on early Monday morning and arrive to you on Tuesday or Wednesday, on or after his/her ready date depending if we feel that the puppy is ready to make the trip to his/her new home. We have the right to hold a puppy for longer than estimated delivery date if we feel the puppy is not ready to go. We always put the puppies needs first.
Your puppy will travel in a truck with the world’s most advanced delivery system. Features include:
Hands on Care: Every puppy is cared for en-route and transported by two specially-trained pet delivery technicians.
Professional Service: Veterinarian-supervised kennel placement system to facilitate greatest care and comfort. All puppies receive extensive veterinary health examinations and are monitored 24/7 by the transport staff who are trained in proper puppy care. They also make sure that they eat, drink, and are clean. All puppies receive attention, love and affection.
Updated Equipment: Air-ride mobile kennels, designed specifically to provide optimum care and comfort. UV filtration system run non-stop in order to eliminate odor, bacteria and airborne contagions. Air purification, temperature and humidity control systems provide maximum air quality. Custom hydration and sanitation systems. Veterinarian-supervised kennel placement system to facilitate greatest care and comfort.
We also have a friend who will drive to meet you.
60 miles- $100 100 miles - $165 150 miles - $245 200 miles - $330
By state law we do need to charge Missouri sales tax; when picking up the puppy.
We request CASH ONLY when picking up the puppy.
Arriving home ~
We would like a phone call or email to know that your puppy is home with you so that we know that the puppy has arrived and how he/she is doing. We are available to answer any questions or provide support for your new puppy as he/she grows. Please keep us updated on your puppy's progress.
Pictures with you would be WONDERFUL!! ENJOY your new little puppy!!
If you would like references with past customers that we have sold puppies to, please read the references readily available to you on the References page. We work very hard to achieve 100% satisfaction with our customers.
Sales Contract & Guarantee
Seller has done all that is possible to ensure that the Buyer's new puppy is in good health, and has received appropriate vaccinations for distemper (DA2PPV) and Parvo, and that it is a very social little creature, at the time of delivery to the Buyer. It is very important to a new baby's health that the Buyer continues to provide all necessary vaccinations, a healthy diet, regular veterinary care, adequate living conditions and lots of tender loving care. To start off right, it is necessary that a licensed Veterinarian examine the Buyer's puppy within 48 business hours of receiving the puppy. If the puppy is purchased on a holiday or week-end, then the puppy must be taken to a licensed Veterinarian on the following working day for examination. If the Buyers regular Veterinarian is not available, the Buyer is required to take the puppy to another Veterinarian. Veterinarian's/Buyers/Sellers signature and date are required on the Sales Contract. One Contract needs to be sent back to Seller in self addressed envelope or this guarantee will be null and void. For this health guarantee to remain valid, the Buyer must keep puppy up to date on all necessary vaccines, worming and medications -relevant to the local area the Buyer lives in.
The Seller's puppies are checked by a Certified Veterinarian, within a few days of going to the Buyer's home. The Veterinarian will issue a health certificate stating that the puppy has been inspected and found free from visible signs of infection, contagious or communicable disease. If there is anything found at the check up, the Buyer will be notified of that right away, before the puppy leaves the Seller. Please do not take a new puppy into public places unless absolutely necessary, until the puppy has had all its vaccinations (as recommended by the Buyer's Veterinarian) to insure immunity against disease.
If the Buyers Veterinarian finds an issue with the puppy that requires surgery. All paperwork from Buyers Veterinarian must be forwarded to Seller. If Seller agrees with Buyers Veterinarian that the puppy needs surgery, Seller will need to see all veterinarian bills. Seller will reimburse the Buyer for the costs - up to the price paid for the puppy.
A diagnosis of coccidia, giardia, parasites, kennel cough or any other type of bacterial /viral infection does not render the Buyer's puppy unhealthy. These items and germs can be found on the ground, in water, and public places. Parvo is also not covered by this contract /guarantee, as the puppy would have only received 1 or 2 vaccinations (depending on age) prior to going to the Buyer's new home and family. The puppy's immune system is not fully developed until he/she has completed it's series of puppy shots. The Seller's vaccinate on schedule and will not, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, send out any unhealthy puppies. The The Seller's are not responsible for any illnesses/diseases that the puppy could acquire after leaving the Seller's premises.
If the puppy is unsatisfactory and is to be returned to Seller, it must be done with in the time limit of 72 hours from the date the puppy was delivered to the Buyer. The puppy is to be returned to the Seller at the Buyer's expense and must be in the same physical condition as when it left Seller.
IF PUPPY ACTS SICK OR HAS ANY OTHER ISSUE, SELLER SHALL BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY.
BEFORE TAKING THE PUPPY TO ANY EMERGENCY CLINIC, CONTACT THE SELLER. IF SELLER IS NOT CONTACTED, SELLER WILL NOT PAY ANY BILLS. EVEN IF THE SELLER AGREES THAT THE PUPPY NEEDS AN EMERGENCY VISIT, SELLER WILL DECIDE IF SELLER IS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY ANY BILLS.
The Buyers new puppy is guaranteed against life threatening genetic defects for the period of one year from date of birth. For this guarantee to be honored, the puppy, all registration papers, and all veterinarian records must be returned to the Seller. All shipping charges are the responsibility of the Buyer. If the problem is proven to be the Seller's responsibility, the Seller will replace the puppy. Replacement will be made at the earliest availability of a replacement puppy. Replacement will be made as per equal and same gender. The Seller will however pay shipping charges on a replacement puppy back to the Buyer.
In case of death, an autopsy or postpartum diagnosis must be obtained at the Buyer's expense within 24 hours of death to establish cause. All medical records will need to be sent or faxed to the Seller's veterinarian. The Veterinarian will review the report and have final say about the cause of death (genetic or non genetic cause). There are disorders that may be caused by environmental factors, for example: allergies, thyroid dysfunction, demodectic mange, cancer, tumors, growths, mite related illness and other auto-immune disorders that are not covered under this guarantee. The Buyer of puppy, acknowledges that puppy ownership involves vet bills and puppy expenses. NO CASH REFUND!
The intent of this contract is to provide Buyer with a quality pet with no guarantee of show quality, adult size, color, breeding ability or temperament.
No warranties or guarantees other than those stated have been given or implied. This guarantee applies to the original Buyer only and is not transferable.
When the Buyer take this puppy home, the buyer is responsible to make sure it the puppy is eating and drinking, to avoid blood sugar crash and dehydration. If the puppy is not interested, the Buyer shall reach out to the Seller. The Buyer shall also give the puppy an electrolyte water (anything in the line of Gatorade) and wet puppy food mixed with the kibble. The Buyer MUST feed the puppy Nutri Source Small/Meduim puppy, chicken and rice formula for the first 4 weeks of bringing the puppy home. If this is not followed the Seller is not responsible for any veterinarian or emergency bills.
Failure to sign/date the highlighted parts and return one Sales Contract to the Buyer, will void this Sales Contract.
By my signature I affirm that I read and understood the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Thank you for adopting and loving, one of our precious puppies from "Four Paws 4 U". We truly wish you many years of health and happiness together!
Veterinarian's signature
Veterinarian's address
Veterinarian's phone number
Examination Date
Buyers signature & date
Sellers signature & date