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💰 Deposits & Payments

Deposit Range: $1,000 – $3,550 (depending on the total price of the puppy)
Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable and not applied to your deposit)

Required if joining the waiting list and not selecting from currently available puppies.

🔒 Non-Refundable Deposit Policy

All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE and applied toward your puppy's total price.
The only exception:
If something happens to your reserved puppy while in our care, we will refund your deposit minus any third-party processing fees.

Instead of a refund, we also offer a free one-time transfer of your deposit to another available puppy or future litter if your original puppy becomes unavailable.
Note:

  • If your new puppy is priced higher, the balance will still be due.

  • Transferred deposits must be used within 12 months of the original deposit date.

  • A deposit may only be transferred one time.

💳 Payment Methods

We do not accept payment via:

  • Zelle

  • Venmo

  • Cash App

  • Square

Please do not request exceptions.

✅ Accepted Payment Options:

  • Credit/Debit Cards – 3% processing fee (Domestic)

  • Online ACH Bank Transfer – 1% processing fee

  • International Clients – Credit cards only (4% processing fee)

⚠️ All processing fees are additional and not included in the price of the puppy.

🔄 Deposit Transfers & Administrative Fee Policy

We understand that circumstances can change, but securing a puppy is a serious commitment. Please review the following carefully before placing your deposit.

📌 Transfer by Choice – $250 Clerical Fee

If you decide to switch puppies by choice (after placing a deposit and receiving contracts/invoices), a $250 administrative fee will apply.
This fee covers the time and labor required to:

  • Redo contracts and invoices

  • Update listings and advertising

  • Manage internal records

This fee is deducted from your original deposit and must be repaid at the time a new puppy is chosen, or it will be applied toward the final balance of the newly selected puppy.

❗Important Notes:

  • Any processing fees paid on the original deposit are not transferable.

  • Prices of puppies vary — a replacement puppy may cost more than the original.

  • Only one transfer per family is allowed.

🕒 Transfer Validity Period

If you must transfer your deposit due to unforeseen personal circumstances:

  • The deposit is valid for 12 months from the date it was received.

  • If you do not choose a new puppy within 12 months, your deposit will be forfeited.

🐾 Why We Discourage Switching Puppies

When you place a deposit, that puppy is marked as "reserved" and removed from availability. This means:

  • That puppy is no longer seen by new applicants.

  • Other families miss the opportunity to consider that puppy.

  • Our time and resources are dedicated to your original selection.

For this reason, we strongly encourage you to be 100% confident in your decision before placing a deposit.

💰 Deposits & Refund Policy

🔒 All Deposits Are NON-Refundable

  • All deposits and payments made toward the purchase of a puppy are non-refundable, without exception.

  • This policy ensures we can continue providing the highest standard of care, time, and commitment to every puppy and client.

✅ Subject to Approval & Availability

  • All purchases are subject to availability and breeder approval.

  • Salem's Finest reserves the right to deny any purchase if the applicant does not meet our forever-home criteria.

If a puppy is unavailable, or if your application is not approved, any deposit or payment may be refunded at the breeder’s discretion.

🕒 Refund Timeline

  • If a refund is approved, please allow up to 90 days for processing.

  • Refunds will be issued only when explicitly approved by the breeder in writing.

⚠️ Terms Are Binding

  • Lack of understanding or misinterpretation of the policies listed here does not exempt any buyer from these conditions.

  • By submitting a deposit or payment, you are agreeing to these terms in full.

💳 Payments & Invoice Policy

📩 All Payments Are Made via Invoice Only

  • All deposits and final payments are processed through invoices only.

  • We do not accept payments at the time of pick-up—please plan accordingly.

💵 Accepted Payment Methods

  • Debit or Credit Card: 3.0% service fee on the total balance.

  • Online (ACH) Check: 1.0% service fee on the total balance.

Once your deposit has cleared, your chosen puppy will be marked as “Pending” or “Reserved.”

🗓️ Final Payment Due Dates

  • The final balance must be paid in full before your puppy can leave Salem’s Finest.

  • Final payments are typically due when your puppy is 10–12 weeks old, depending on when the puppy was listed as available.

If you're on a payment plan, your final payment terms will differ.

🌍 International Clients

  • We only accept credit card payments for international clients.

  • A 4.0% processing fee will apply to all international transactions.

  • ACH payments are not available to clients in Canada.

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