Greg Mysynuk News Today

A Kamloops couple that was supposed to receive a puppy in exchange for the stud services of their male golden retriever has been granted $4,300 in compensation by a B.C. Supreme Court justice. . . .

The Atkinsons chose a puppy named Hunter from the litter of six, but upon explaining they intended to give the dog to a family friend, the defendants backed out of the deal and offered $1,000 as compensation, claiming they were entitled to choose who would home the puppies. The defendants were unwilling to agree to give up the pick of the litter to the Atkinsons because they had already sold all the dogs, according to a notice of civil claim. The plaintiffs said they found online posts indic...