Schenectady, NY asked in Adoption and Animal / Dog Law for Colorado

Q: how quickly after you surrender an adopted dog back to the rescue are they required to return your adoption fee ?

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Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
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  • Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
  • Denver, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: There is no law governing this. This is a customer service issue.

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
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  • Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: It depends on the contract. Most rescues will not refund an adoption fee, because of the time and expense that goes into having to find a new foster home for the now relinquished dog to go to. Read your adoption agreement.

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