MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin is among states considering a lemon law to cover pet owners who buy puppies or other animals that have health problems that are unknown to the buyer.

The law would basically allow buyers to get their money back for the animal, be reimbursed for vet bills or get a new pet.

Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies president Deb Lewis said that state legislation should also include stronger requirements for licensing and inspecting animal breeders.

Amber Hodgson, of Madison, said that she bought a Yorkshire terrier for $800, then had to shell out $2,000 two days later because a veterinarian discovered the dog had a bacterial problem.

Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project director Eilene Ribbens Rohde said that Wisconsin's proposed legislation doesn't address animal cruelty and neglect. She said that the proposed lemon law protects consumers, but not dogs.