The
Buyer agrees to the following:
Buyer will keep this cat as long as
he or she lives unless unforeseen circumstances prevent this. Buyer will
make provisions (both written and oral) for the care and ownership of this
cat should the Buyer become incapacitated or in the case of decease. If it
becomes necessary for the Buyer to give up this cat, Buyer will contact the
Breeder who has the first option to take back the cat at no charge or to
assist in finding another home for the cat. Under no circumstances will
this cat EVER be put into an animal shelter or humane society.
Buyer is not buying this cat
for resale nor will the Buyer ever DECLAW this cat.
Buyer will not allow this cat to run
loose outdoors. Buyer understands that they are buying an indoor-only
pedigreed cat and they will not allow this cat outdoors except in a carrier,
on a lead or leash or in a fully enclosed outdoor run for their cat’s
protection, safety and well-being.
Buyer will not breed this cat. The
Breeder will withhold the kitten’s registration papers and pedigree until
proof of alteration is provided. In most cases this cat/kitten should
be neutered or spayed at six months of age.
Buyer will provide a cat tree or
other climbing device, preferably with sisal rope for scratching. Buyer
will not leave this cat alone for more than 24 hours without making
arrangement for a responsible person to provide fresh food, clean water and
clean litter daily. Buyer will keep this cat free of external and internal
parasites such as fleas and worms. Buyer will groom this cat weekly with a
comb and bathe the cat as needed. Buyer should, if treating for fleas, use
a topical solution such as Advantage or use a company like Fleabusters.
Buyer should not EVER flea dip a cat, as cats are very sensitive to these
chemicals.
Buyer will have this cat immunized
annually for the feline upper respiratory illnesses (rhinotracheitis,
panleukopenia pneumonitis and calici virus). Buyer agrees to have the cat
examined annually by a licensed veterinarian to ensure the cat’s health and
well being. Breeder does not recommend vaccinating the kitten/cat for
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) or Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). If the Buyer
opts to vaccinate their cat with these vaccines and if the cat should
subsequently develop FIP, the Breeder will not replace the kitten. The
reason for this the Breeder feels that, based on a study done at UC Davis,
that these vaccines may cause FIP development. Additionally and if
possible, if and when Buyer is vaccinating the cat for rabies, Buyer should
request that the veterinarian use the rabies vaccine with the least
reactionary adjuvant to further decrease the possibility of a vaccine site
sarcoma.
Buyer
will be alert for signs of illness in this cat, will consult their
veterinarian and will not deny their cat any necessary care. Buyer will do
everything possible to provide excellent care for this cat and provide a
loving, safe and stress-free environment for this cat – respecting its own
unique personality and needs.
The
Breeder guarantees that this cat or kitten is negative for FeLV and Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV or Feline AIDS) at the time of sale. Breeder
requires that the Buyer have their cat or kitten examined by a licensed
veterinarian within 48 hours of purchase date.
The
Breeder guarantees that this cat or kitten is healthy at the time of sale
unless an ongoing medical condition is present and disclosed at the time of
sale. If such a condition is disclosed and the Buyer elects to take the cat
or kitten while said condition is present, no further health guarantee is
provided and the Breeder will accept no liability.
Should
any undisclosed medical conditions be discovered within the first seven days
of ownership or during the kitten’s initial medical exam, the Breeder
requests immediate notification. The Buyer has the option of returning the
cat for any reason to the Breeder within seven days of purchase date for a
refund of the purchase price paid. Buyer will pay all transportation costs
for the return of the kitten. The Breeder will not be liable for any
medical costs associated with the cat or kitten that the Buyer incurred.
Should the Buyer elect to keep the cat or kitten in lieu of returning the
cat for a refund, the Buyer retains all liability for the medical costs of
treating the condition.
The Buyer should be aware that
kittens often, during times of stress such as going to a new home, will
exhibit temporary signs of illness including but not limited to sneezing,
runny nose, watery eyes, diarrhea or constipation. Shipping by air or long
car rides may also be stressful, especially if dry forced air circulation or
excessive heat are involved. These effects can be minimized by feeding
identical food as served by the Breeder, offering bottled or filtered water
and by taking steps to reduce stress while introducing the kitten to the
Buyer’s home and other pets. See Breeder’s “Cat Care Handout” for further
details. These symptoms are usually temporary and should go away within a
few days if the kitten is not further stressed. The total liability of the
Breeder will not exceed the purchase price of the kitten.
The
Maine Coon Cat is a very sociable animal and suffers from a lack of
attention. Buyer promises to provide frequent, kind and loving attention.
Breeder would enjoy receiving a December holiday card with photos of the
kitten/cat every so often in order to track the kitten’s development.
Breeder is available to the Buyer for any questions at any time.
Additions or Amendments to this agreement:
____________________________________________________
How
many cats do you presently have in your home?________
From: A
shelter________ A breeder (Name Cattery)___________________
Other_____________
Buyer's
Signature: ___________________________________ Date:__________________
Buyer's Name (PRINT):
_____________________________________________________
Buyer's Address:
__________________________________________________________
Buyer’s City, State, and
Zip:__________________________________________________
Buyer's Telephone:
________________________________________________________
Breeder's Signature:
__________________________________ Date: ________________
We, the above-signed, consider
this agreement to be legally binding.
Both parties must initial any changes or additions to this agreement.
