Welcome to Honeycreek Standard AKC Australian Shepherds

Thank you for deciding to purchase one of our puppies. We want to make this a stress free enjoyable experience for you. Please feel free to email or call me with any questions or concerns that you might have along the way. We will keep you up to date with information about your puppy as it grows until it is time for your puppy to go to its new home.

This contract is written for the protection of both the breeder and the buyer - However, it is primarily written to protect the health and general well being of the puppy.

Please read the health guarantee completely. By receiving the puppy, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions within this contract.

1) It will be up to us HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds to decide when the puppy will be ready to go to its new home. Usually at the age of 6-8 weeks, depending on the weight of the puppy and how easily it is weaned from the mother. We will not, under any circumstances, let the puppy leave before it is ready to go for any reason.

2) The puppy will be up to date on shots and worming at the time of pick up of the puppy. It is very important that you continue the vaccinations and worming. Please do not expose your puppy to other dogs that are not vaccinated until he/she has completed the entire vaccination schedule - around 16-20 weeks old.

3) The puppy will have been vet checked, tails docked and to the best of our knowledge deemed in good health at the time of sale. We rely on this determination by our Vet not our expertise or lack of.

4) The buyer, at their own expense should have the puppy examined by a Licensed Vet within 72 hours of receiving the puppy.

5) If a health problem is detected, you must notify us immediately. We will consult with our Veterinarian. We may require you to have your puppy examined by our Veterinarian at our expense. If it is determined that a health problem exists and it is directly attributable to us as breeders, you may return your puppy if you so decide. We retain the option to replace the puppy with one of your choice of equal or greater value NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVING. HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds WILL NOT refund or compensate travel expenses. We WILL NOT be held responsible for ANY vet bills incurred AFTER purchase.

6) This guarantee does not cover any health issues caused by neglect or injury from the buyer. This guarantee does not include minor illnesses and health issues such as colds, allergies, internal or external parasites or umbilical hernias. However, HoneyCreek Aussies will disclose any known illnesses or health issues we are aware of prior to the sale. Cost of regular veterinary care, food, medicine, supplements, training, grooming, cleaning, or other costs of raising and owning a puppy are not covered. Injuries or accidents, including, but not limited to, ingestion of foreign matters, choking, falls, scrapes, bumps, bruises, bug bites, human inflicted injuries, run away's, car related injuries, injuries, and illness or injury resulting from or related to veterinary procedures (e.g. spay or neuter procedures etc.) are not covered. Behavior, personality, or temperament traits including, but not limited to potty training, chewing, digging, appearance, size, or other physical characteristics, breed standards, or aesthetic preferences, fertility or ability to place in shows.

Buyer agrees that guarantees are for replacement only and at no time will HoneyCreek Aussies issue a monetary refund or be found responsible for any monetary settlement of expenses by Vet Fees or anything else. HoneyCreek Aussies does not guarantee eye color or other physical characteristics. Buyer also agrees that any disagreements that go to court will be in the jurisdiction of HoneyCreek Aussies in Johnson County MO..

Please keep your new HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy on a leash or in a fenced area until he/she is acclimatized to his/her surroundings. HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds CAN NOT and WILL NOT be held responsible or liable for a dog that becomes lost, injured, disabled or stolen. HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds recommends you MICROCHIP your new HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy upon his/her first (1st) visit to the Veterinarian.

If a health exam is NOT completed by a licensed Veterinarian within seventy two (72) hours of purchase of my HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy, this replacement agreement is NULL & VOID.

If the recommended vaccination and heart worm schedule is NOT adhered to of my HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy, this replacement agreement is NULL & VOID.

If it is determined by a licensed Veterinarian that this HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy Purchased from us has been the victim of abuse and/or neglect, this replacement agreement is NULL & VOID.

If the HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy is NOT registered with AKC, this replacement agreement is NULL & VOID.

As the new owner of a HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy:

• I AGREE to provide the best care possible for my HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy.
• I AGREE to feed a top quality dog food and provide fresh water at all times.
• I AGREE to make every effort to keep my HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy comfortable and safe.
• I AGREE to keep him/her confined in a suitable environment area for his/her safety.
• I AGREE that I will never leave my HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy at a Shelter or a County Dog Pound w/o contacting HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds first giving us the chance to care for the HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy..
• I AGREE that I will never leave my HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy with a Aussie Rescue w/o contacting HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds first giving us the chance to care for the HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy.
• I AGREE to contact HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds in the event I am no longer able to keep/care for my HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy, so that they may assist me in placing my pet in a good home.
• I AGREE to keep his/her vaccinations current, to have him/her regularly checked for worms and to keep him/her on heart worm preventative.

IT IS FURTHER AGREED between the parties that in the event the Purchaser(s) DOES NOT care for his/her HoneyCreek Australian Shepherd Puppy according to the terms, conditions, and agreements set-forth herein, Sellers, HoneyCreek Australian Shepherds, are RELEASED from any and all RESPONSIBILITY and/or LIABILITY whatsoever arising from this Purchase Agreement.

The Purchaser(s) further understand(s) that if there is a failure to keep any part of this contract, or if the puppy is neglected, maltreated, or is failing to receive adequate medical care, the Purchaser will surrender said puppy to the Seller unconditionally and without financial restitution or compensation. We hope nothing ever comes up to make you lose your new friend but want you to know he/she is always welcome back to our custody if other arrangements are not possible. The safety of our puppies are our priority always.

BY YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PUPPY AND BY READING THIS AGREEMENT WHETHER SIGNED OR NOT YOU ARE HEREBY ACCEPTING THE TERMS AS STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND IT SHALL BE BINDING PER THE LAWS OF THE COUNTY OF JOHNSON, CITY OF WARRENSBURG, STATE OF MISSOURI.

The below signature constitutes our acceptance of all of the above text.

Benny and Linda McCune