Please Answer the questions presented below so we may begin an investigation of your complaint. Recognize that RFCI is a non-for profit club that is run by volunteers. RFCI has very limited authority, which is restricted to a breeder member’s conduct within our Code of Conduct and Bylaws. RFCI’s first priority is to facilitate arbitration for two disputing parties, to hopefully reach a fair and agreed upon solution. Punishment is always secondary, and only relied upon as a last resort. All members of this committee and the RFCI are held harmless from any legal action based on the outcome of this submission. We do reserve the right to deny or dismiss charges based on a full investigation into the facts presented to the committee.
Your Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________ Fax:______________ Email:_____________________
Name of Breeder/Cattery this Complaint is against:_________________________
Contact’s Name/email/phone:______________________ Date Filed : ___________
Please describe the complaint in detail. Attach a second sheet if necessary, or note here if this has been sent via email, or emails forwarded via computer.
If this is a dispute, do you have a signed contract executed by both parties? If so, please attach a copy.
If no contract was signed, was there any guarantee verbal or written?
Have you contacted the breeder? If yes, please explain in detail what the breeder has agreed to do to in this situation. If you have any written correspondence that pertains to this case, please attach copies. (i.e., cancelled checks, emails, certified letters, etc)
If this complaint is health related, Please explain the nature of the problem. Do you have written confirmation from a vet? If so, please attach copies of any pertinent information from the attending vet(s).
Do you have a “pet lemon law” in your state? Please contact the Bureau of Consumer Affairs and submit a copy of any such law.
How would you like to see this situation resolved?
If this is not a dispute, but a serious Code of Conduct violation, please explain in detail your complaint, including any witnesses, pictures or documentation supporting your complaint.
Have you filed charges in this same situation with other law authorities? If so, list
Which ones and the dates it was filed.
I the above named Complainant do acknowledge the facts and information I have provided are true to the best of my knowledge. I will not hold RFCI or it’s officers or members responsible for any monetary, emotional, or physical harm brought about by filing this complaint.
Signature:_____________________________________Date:_________________
Please complete this form, and along with any relevant information send it to:
Jill A. Hill
RFCI’s Grievance Chairperson
1791 Sink Hollow Road
Dixon, IL 61021
Email: jilahil@essex1.com