Dog purchased from private seller but died within a week - covered by SOGA?

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BFG wrote: »

You can't claim under the Sale Of Goods Act [SOGA], but you can definitely claim under the Financial Insurance Debit Option scheme.

Is this the one endorsed by the World Organisation for Online Finances ?

BFG_2

Yep, linked with Money Utility, Tried & Tested.

pinkshoes

I would say anyone breeding dogs and selling them IS a business. I presume their purpose of breeding was to sell the puppies for profit? Did they pay with cash? Did they get a VAT receipt?

thomasthecat

Yep, they paid in cash and got a receipt (which is just a word-processed A4 sheet created by the breeder). Don't know if they claim benefits; they have a lot of children but the breeder works at least part time.

I think it is only officially termed a business when breeders have 5 or more litters per year and then they need a licence from their council.

I think my friends have learned their lesson. My own dog is a rescue dog so I am well aware of the benefits of getting a dog through a reputable orgainisation and if they do decide to get a dog again (unlikely) then I will drag them to a rescue centre.