Health Contract ~ Kittens
This contract is for the purchase of kittens only and does not apply to adults.
Rags2Love Cattery, Laura Harris, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Buyer:
Date of contract: 0/00/00 – Cat: “ “, Ragdoll
Date of Birth: 0/0/00 / Sire/Dam: x / Purchase price: $0 PAID IN FULL
Kitten/Cat sold as: Pet (Breeding subject kitten is not allowed!)
This contract is for the purchase of kittens only and does not apply to adults.
Rags2Love Cattery, Laura Harris, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Buyer:
Date of contract: 0/00/00 – Cat: “ “, Ragdoll
Date of Birth: 0/0/00 / Sire/Dam: x / Purchase price: $0 PAID IN FULL
Kitten/Cat sold as: Pet (Breeding subject kitten is not allowed!)
Seller agrees subject kitten, to the best of the Sellers knowledge, is healthy, free of internal and external parasites and free of FeLV/FIV upon leaving Sellers home. After receipt of kitten, Buyer has 14 days from date of this contract, to present kitten to a licensed veterinarian for the purpose of a health exam. Kitten is to be kept secluded from other pets and animals until health exam is performed. This contract is void if Buyer fails to keep kitten secluded until scheduled exam and have a health exam performed within 14 days. If, health exam (that is performed within 14 days of receipt of kitten) reveals that kitten is found to have a life threatening illness or congenital defect, Buyer has 96 hours from date of exam to provide Seller with veterinarian issued report explaining life threatening health issue. (See Exchange Policy below).
Kitten has a 1 year guarantee against lethal genetic or congenital defects including Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). If a lethal genetic or congenital defect presents itself within the first year and death occurs, after Seller is presented with an autopsy report issued by a licensed veterinarian stating the genetic or congenital defect found, Seller agrees to replace kitten of breeders choosing unless breeder has stopped breeding. (See Exchange Policy below).
Exchange Policy: No monetary refunds are provided. Once the kitten has left our home, because of threat of disease, parasites, virus.... illness of any kind, kitten cannot be reintroduced to our home. After receipt of kitten, buyer is solely responsible for ALL costs incurred for the care of the kitten including all vet fees. In the case of A) above, before agreement for exchange of a new kitten, Buyer agrees to give authorization for Seller or Seller's veterinarian to make verbal contact with Buyer's examining veterinarian to discuss health issue. Seller reserves the right to present Buyer provided health or autopsy report to a veterinarian of Sellers choosing for review.
All fees directly related to the exchange of subject kitten, i.e. shipping costs, vet fees etc.. will not be refunded to Buyer and are the sole responsibility of the Buyer. Kitten cannot be exchanged for any other reason than outlined above. Colds, upper respiratory infections, parasites, viral or bacterial infections, fungus, or any contagious illness is not covered in this contract as they can be contracted in any type of environment after leaving our home and are not a result of genetics or breeding. Breeder has no control over what kitten is exposed to once it leaves our cattery. **FIP is not covered under this Health Guarantee and is now treatable with a new FDA approved drug, that is covered under most Pet Insurance. After 48 hours of receipt of cat, a positive result for FeLV/FIV is not covered as this illness can be contracted after leaving our home. Seller does not warranty kitten/cat against adverse reactions as the result of any type of vaccination. Seller agrees to replace subject kitten/cat in the case of A) above only, with a kitten/cat of same; purchase price value (excluding cost of vet fees, procedures, spay/neuter, shipping), sex, color/pattern and age when one becomes available, at the breeders choosing unless breeder has stopped breeding. If similar kitten isn't available within one year, breeder may choose to offer a different kitten of equivalent value. Seller does not guarantee size, color, eye color or temperament of kitten. Allergies are not covered in this contract. Kitten must be kept indoors at all times and not allowed outdoors. Allowing your kitten outdoors where it is exposed to contagious disease, parasites etc.. will void this contract. Kitten must not be sold, traded, given, leased or released to a pet store, research facility or breeding mill. This contract is void and non-transferrable if kitten is sold, traded, given away or stays at any time whatsoever with another person or residence other than to whom is listed on this contract. We absolutely do not permit the declawing of our Ragdolls. Not only do we not permit it, it is illegal in the State of New York. Contract will be void if kitten is declawed. If legal action becomes necessary, Seller will not be responsible for any loss, claims, damages etc.. over the purchase price of subject kitten.
If legal proceedings result in the favor of the Seller, Buyer is responsible for all costs to the Seller as a result of the claim. Legal and/or court proceedings must take place in the county residence of the Seller. Violation of any part of this agreement will render the contract null and void.
A STRICT SPAY NEUTER AGREEMENT APPLIES. YOUR KITTEN MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED BY: 0/00/00. WE WILL FOLLOW UP TO BE SURE ALTERING HAS BEEN DONE BY THE DATE INDICATED ON THIS CONTRACT. THE ONLY PROOF OF ALTERING ACCEPTED IS A VETERINARIAN RECEIPT SHOWING THE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DONE. IF YOUR KITTEN IS NOT SPAYED/NEUTERED BY THE DATE INDICATED ON OUR CONTRACT, AND IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED A VETERINARIAN RECEIPT SHOWING PROOF, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEE OF $6000 FOR NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY BILLED TO YOU.
By signing this agreement, Buyer and Seller agree to all set forth above. Buyer states that 1.) Seller or representative of the Seller has personally delivered cat/kitten to Buyer, and 2.) Buyer has physically seen cat/kitten before taking possession of subject animal.
Seller Signature: ______________________________________________Date:____________
Buyer Signature:______________________________________________Date:_____________
Kitten has a 1 year guarantee against lethal genetic or congenital defects including Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). If a lethal genetic or congenital defect presents itself within the first year and death occurs, after Seller is presented with an autopsy report issued by a licensed veterinarian stating the genetic or congenital defect found, Seller agrees to replace kitten of breeders choosing unless breeder has stopped breeding. (See Exchange Policy below).
Exchange Policy: No monetary refunds are provided. Once the kitten has left our home, because of threat of disease, parasites, virus.... illness of any kind, kitten cannot be reintroduced to our home. After receipt of kitten, buyer is solely responsible for ALL costs incurred for the care of the kitten including all vet fees. In the case of A) above, before agreement for exchange of a new kitten, Buyer agrees to give authorization for Seller or Seller's veterinarian to make verbal contact with Buyer's examining veterinarian to discuss health issue. Seller reserves the right to present Buyer provided health or autopsy report to a veterinarian of Sellers choosing for review.
All fees directly related to the exchange of subject kitten, i.e. shipping costs, vet fees etc.. will not be refunded to Buyer and are the sole responsibility of the Buyer. Kitten cannot be exchanged for any other reason than outlined above. Colds, upper respiratory infections, parasites, viral or bacterial infections, fungus, or any contagious illness is not covered in this contract as they can be contracted in any type of environment after leaving our home and are not a result of genetics or breeding. Breeder has no control over what kitten is exposed to once it leaves our cattery. **FIP is not covered under this Health Guarantee and is now treatable with a new FDA approved drug, that is covered under most Pet Insurance. After 48 hours of receipt of cat, a positive result for FeLV/FIV is not covered as this illness can be contracted after leaving our home. Seller does not warranty kitten/cat against adverse reactions as the result of any type of vaccination. Seller agrees to replace subject kitten/cat in the case of A) above only, with a kitten/cat of same; purchase price value (excluding cost of vet fees, procedures, spay/neuter, shipping), sex, color/pattern and age when one becomes available, at the breeders choosing unless breeder has stopped breeding. If similar kitten isn't available within one year, breeder may choose to offer a different kitten of equivalent value. Seller does not guarantee size, color, eye color or temperament of kitten. Allergies are not covered in this contract. Kitten must be kept indoors at all times and not allowed outdoors. Allowing your kitten outdoors where it is exposed to contagious disease, parasites etc.. will void this contract. Kitten must not be sold, traded, given, leased or released to a pet store, research facility or breeding mill. This contract is void and non-transferrable if kitten is sold, traded, given away or stays at any time whatsoever with another person or residence other than to whom is listed on this contract. We absolutely do not permit the declawing of our Ragdolls. Not only do we not permit it, it is illegal in the State of New York. Contract will be void if kitten is declawed. If legal action becomes necessary, Seller will not be responsible for any loss, claims, damages etc.. over the purchase price of subject kitten.
If legal proceedings result in the favor of the Seller, Buyer is responsible for all costs to the Seller as a result of the claim. Legal and/or court proceedings must take place in the county residence of the Seller. Violation of any part of this agreement will render the contract null and void.
A STRICT SPAY NEUTER AGREEMENT APPLIES. YOUR KITTEN MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED BY: 0/00/00. WE WILL FOLLOW UP TO BE SURE ALTERING HAS BEEN DONE BY THE DATE INDICATED ON THIS CONTRACT. THE ONLY PROOF OF ALTERING ACCEPTED IS A VETERINARIAN RECEIPT SHOWING THE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DONE. IF YOUR KITTEN IS NOT SPAYED/NEUTERED BY THE DATE INDICATED ON OUR CONTRACT, AND IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED A VETERINARIAN RECEIPT SHOWING PROOF, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEE OF $6000 FOR NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY BILLED TO YOU.
By signing this agreement, Buyer and Seller agree to all set forth above. Buyer states that 1.) Seller or representative of the Seller has personally delivered cat/kitten to Buyer, and 2.) Buyer has physically seen cat/kitten before taking possession of subject animal.
Seller Signature: ______________________________________________Date:____________
Buyer Signature:______________________________________________Date:_____________