I was told by a breeder that he will not guarantee a live arrival. He told me if it arrives dead I have to make a claim to the carrier (UPS) I am hesitant about this. I have heard it is the shipper that has to file a claim not the person being shipped to. Also I heard UPS will not pay for a DOA with animals.
What are the rules with claims in shipping live animals?
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If you receive a dead animal can you make a claim to the carrier?
anson
Sep 29, 2003 04:49 PM
Replies (2)
Ken Harbart
Oct 03, 2003 12:07 PM
UPS, Airborne, etc bear no liability for DOA's, regardless of if the shipper buys insurance or not.
boscoman76
Oct 03, 2003 01:04 PM
Correct. Never buy from anyone who will not refund your money if the animal does not arrive alive. You as the reciever cannot file a claim and the shipper cannot file a claim unless the box is damaged (ie crushed, wet, etc).
