NY S05279

Extends the timeframe for veterinary certification of unfit animals from 14 business days to 180 days following sale or receipt of written notice.

Allows pet dealers to provide lifetime veterinary reimbursement to consumers for treating certified unfit animals, rather than limiting reimbursement to the purchase price.

Removes exclusions for reimbursable veterinary costs by eliminating restrictions on initial examination and diagnostic fees not directly related to the unfitness certification.

Protects consumers by clarifying that evidence of animal mistreatment does not disqualify reimbursement claims when the animal has a documented illness, contagious disease, or congenital malformation.

Requires pet dealers to provide written sale information including animal description, breed, purchase date, consumer contact information, and purchase amount, certified by the dealer's signature.