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First of
all..................
Why do breeders even have a contract?
For three basic reasons: one, to
protect the buyer from an unscrupulous breeder; two, to protect the breeder
from a dishonest buyer. The third and most important reason is to protect
the animal being sold.
A good contract will very clearly set
out your responsibilities as a buyer, and the breeder's obligations as the
seller. If there are points of concern not covered, they can be discussed and
perhaps added in another clause. Should a buyer object to a particular clause;
it may signal to the breeder that this is a person you do not want to sell to.
Some potential buyers may feel the terms
are too restrictive, but they must realize that every clause is there for a
reason. I feel that as a breeder, it is my moral and ethical responsibility to
see that the animal always has a safe and caring home. Breeders are not trying
to control the Buyer. They are trying their best, to protect the animal. What it
comes down to is this: If a buyer intends to care for the animal, they have
nothing to worry about.
We reserve the right not to sell our kittens
to families with children under six years old. Kittens are very
fragile creatures and most young children, through no fault of
their own, do not understand that a kitten must be handled
very carefully and gently, and never be chased or hit
with anything. Whether we will let a family with young children
adopt one of our kittens or not will depend on our observation
of the children's behaviour when they visit our cattery.
Larami Kitten
Sales Contract
Our Sales
Contract consists of this page, the Health Guarantee and the
Sales Agreement. The purchaser and seller both agree to be bound
by these terms and conditions to assure safe and humane
treatment of the kitten involved.
1) Buyer
agrees to keep the kitten in a clean and pleasant environment,
uncaged and with proper nutrition, health care, toys and
companionship.
2) Buyer
agrees that under NO circumstances will this kitten EVER be
sold, leased, or given to any pet shop, animal shelter, research
laboratory, or similar facility.
3) Buyer
agrees to keep the kitten indoors at all times unless in a
carrier or
in an escape proof enclosure. This includes when the kitten is a
full grown cat. If the cat is allowed to walk outdoors on a
leash, please read clause 4 and 5 of our Health Guarantee.
4) Buyer
agrees that this kitten must not be declawed. Declawing is a
horrible mutilation involving the amputation of a large portion
of the kitten’s toes which in most cases will alter a kitten’s
personality and cause undesirable side effects. Instead of
declawing, the buyer agrees to keep the kitten’s toenails
trimmed regularly, and to supply the kitten with proper
scratching material and suitable training. There are good
alternatives to declawing which we would be more than happy to
discuss.
5) Buyer
agrees that this kitten will always receive prompt, top-notch
medical care and will never be allowed to harbor fleas or other
parasites. Obligatory veterinary requirements also include an
annual booster vaccination for the common feline diseases such
as
calicivirus,
rhinotracheitis, chlamydia, and panleukopenia (usually given in
one combination shot), as well as emergency and extreme
requirements such as accidents or unexpected infections and/or
other health problems.
6) Buyer
agrees that if the kitten is found to be neglected or
mistreated, Seller shall have the unconditional right to reclaim
the kitten WITHOUT refund of purchase price. Neglect shall
include, but is not limited to: being left alone without human
companionship for periods in excess of 72 hours; lack of proper
sanitary facilities; being caged for other than medical reasons;
poor diet; and poor health (that is not being currently
treated). Mistreatment shall include, but is not limited to:
lack of proper food, lack of water and physical abuse.
7) If
the kitten is returned to us within 3 days, due to your allergies, you
will forfeit your deposit. If you cancel your kitten purchase
after giving us a deposit to reserve a kitten for you, you
forfeit your deposit.
8)
After receiving a deposit
from the Buyer and prior to the kitten leaving our home we
reserve the right to cancel the contract if we believe we have
been misled to the point where we feel the kitten’s health or
emotional well-being would be in jeopardy by going to the
buyer’s home. In such circumstances the paid deposit would be refunded at our
discretion.
Larami Kitten
Health Guarantee
1)
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! This kitten is guaranteed of
sound health upon leaving the Seller’s premises and for a period of 72 hours
thereafter if vetted within that time. Failure to have animal checked by a
licensed veterinarian within that 72 hour period will void this guarantee. It is
recommended that the new kitten be quarantined from any other animals during
this 72-hour period.
2) If the veterinarian finds this kitten is ill with a
disease that incubated prior to purchase, the buyer agrees to call Seller
immediately and return kitten to Seller for medical care provided by
Seller’s Veterinarian at no cost to buyer. Seller will replace kitten
with next available kitten if not well within sixty days.
3) If the veterinarian finds this kitten to be
medically deficient with an untreatable or life-threatening problem, this must
be reported to the Seller immediately. The Seller reserves the right to either
issue a full cash refund or replace it with another kitten of equal value. If no
replacement is available at the time of return, Seller will have six months to
furnish a comparable kitten.
4) If the
kitten should become ill, while in the Buyer’s care, for any condition other
than a hereditary or congenital condition after this 72 hour period, the seller
is not responsible for any expenses, nor obligated to take the cat back and make
it well, nor replace it, nor refund any monies paid.
5) Seller will not honor this health guarantee if the
kitten dies of a virus from contact with another animal not bred at this
Cattery.
6) Under no
circumstances is the kitten to be destroyed prior to
notification by the Buyer to the Seller. If a kitten dies within
the guarantee period, despite medical treatment, compensation or
substitution will be made ONLY if the death can be attributed to
a genetic defect and ONLY if a veterinarian certifies the cause
of death. It is the Seller's right to ask for the kitten to be
returned for identification before providing a replacement or
any compensation.
7) This kitten has an
accompanying vaccination certificate. It has been fully
vaccinated for the common feline diseases such as calicivirus,
rhinotracheitis, chlamydia, and panleukopenia given in one
combination shot at 8 weeks and again at 12 weeks of age.
8) This kitten is guaranteed to be FeLV and FIV negative
and free of ringworm when it leaves our cattery.
9) In no way are we against vaccinating and
protecting your kitten from potential health hazards, however, it is agreed by
both Buyer and Seller that this Health
Guarantee is null and void if the buyer has the kitten
vaccinated for FELV (Feline Leukemia)
or FIP (feline infectious
peritonitis). Besides endangering the life of your kitten these
vaccines are very stressful to the immune system of a young kitten and are not
necessary for the continued health of an indoor-only cat who doesn't have
repeated contact with other cats. FELV, Feline leukemia, IS a contact disease.
Only through the contact with an infected cat can this be transmitted. While the
Feline Leukemia vaccine is relatively safe, it has a minimum protection rate of
only 80%. The FIP vaccine is highly controversial and it has proven ineffective
against most strains of the corona viruses associated with the disease. No one
knows much about FIP or how it is transmitted. Speculation is that it is an
immune system defect. All cats that have FIP die! Cats/kittens do not build a
lasting immunity to this virus and the vaccine may actually cause your cat to
contact the virus. The tests for FIP are highly unreliable and can only, at
best, verify exposure to a virus of this type, not necessarily FIP. The FIP test
must be repeated several times, as an exposed cat can shed the virus, but never
become ill. Keeping your kitten away from others and indoors at all times, is
your best guarantee for avoiding exposure.
If you and/or your Veterinarian
decide to give either of these vaccines, the Seller shall not be held
responsible in any way. NO refund or replacement will be given.
10) This kitten is guaranteed against congenital
defects for one year. Should the kitten die within that time as a direct result
of a congenital defect, it will be replaced ONLY if an appropriate autopsy
is performed by a licensed veterinarian and a veterinarian's certificate is
provided as proof of cause of death. A replacement will be made with a kitten of
comparable quality and value, as available, at the discretion of Seller. NO CASH
REFUNDS.
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