Heart'nsoul's Pet Contract

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PURCHASER AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF SALE

All shipping charges to and from seller are the responsibility of the buyer. Any and all medical expenses and/or other costs involved in regard to said kitten/cat are the responsibility of the buyer. Under no circumstances will there be ANY cash refunds. Buyer agrees to assume full responsibility and guardianship/ownership of said kitten/cat from the time of pick-up/delivery.

1. a) Seller guarantee’s that this kitten/cat has been examined by a licensed veterinarian and has been found to be in good health. The kitten/cat will leave seller’s home given age appropriate vaccinations and de-worming. Kitten’s/cat’s vet record will be included in sale. Breeder does not guarantee against non-life threatening and treatable nuisances such as improper bites, Feline Herpes Virus, coronavirus, upper respiratory infections, fleas, fungus, mites or diarrhea. No guarantee is made against illness contracted, accidents/injuries caused by improper care, or physical, psychological and/or behavioral complications that may develop due to declawing, once the said kitten/cat has left the seller’s home.

b) This cat/kitten has been vaccinated against Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis and Calici Virus on (blank) and (blank). The third FVRCP booster and the Rabies vaccine are due on (blank).
Failure to provide all necessary vaccinations and regular veterinary check-ups will render the Health Guarantee null and void. 

2. Buyer has 3 working days from the time the said kitten/cat is picked-up/delivered to have the kitten/cat checked over by a licensed veterinarian of the buyer’s choice. If the said kitten/cat is found to be in ill health, the buyer agrees to send the seller and the seller’s veterinarian proof of this immediately. There will be no refunds given after the 3-day guarantee period!

3. The parents and/or grandparents of this kitten/cat have been DNA tested for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) and were found to be negative. Therefore, seller guarantees this kitten/cat to be PKD and PRA negative. Both parents and/or grandparents have also been SNAP tested and PCR tested negative for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV). Therefore, seller guarantees that at time of sale that the said kitten/cat is negative for both FIV/FeLV.

4. Buyer understands that they must keep the said kitten/cat separate from all other animals for a minimum of one week or until the buyer is satisfied that the said kitten/cat is in good health. The buyer understands that failure to do so makes all guarantees null and void.

5. Buyer understands that they must give the said kitten/cat only bottled water and feed the kitten/cat only the same food that the kitten/cat was eating at the seller’s home, for a minimum of one week. Failure to do so makes all guarantees null and void.

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6. a) Seller offers a ONE YEAR guarantee on fatal congenital defects. If a fatal genetic issue is found, the buyer agrees to obtain a full report from  their veterinarian and to provide a copy of it to the seller and the seller’s veterinarian immediately. Upon said kitten’s/cat’s return to the seller, it will be replaced with a kitten/cat of equal quality. If no replacement kitten/cat is available at this time, seller guarantees to provide buyer with a kitten/cat of equal quality as soon as one becomes available as long as the seller is still active in cat breeding.

b) If the said kitten/cat succumbs to an illness directly due to a genetic default, a detailed autopsy report from a licensed veterinarian shall be required and it must be sent to the seller and to the seller’s veterinarian immediately. Upon receipt of the autopsy report, the said kitten/cat will be replaced with a kitten/cat of equal quality. If no replacement kitten/cat is available at this time, seller guarantees to provide buyer with a kitten/cat of equal quality as soon as one becomes available, as long as the seller is still active in cat breeding.

Note: If buyer declines replacement cat/kitten offered by seller, the seller is then released from any past, current, or future obligations for any and all guarantees specified by this contract and are not required to refund any monies.

7. If Buyer has said kitten/cat declawed, Buyer understands that all guarantees are null and void. Buyer understands that declawing consists of amputating not just the claws, but the whole phalanx (up to the joint), including bones, ligaments, and tendons! Declawing is not a “simple”, single surgery but 10 separate, painful amputations of the third phalanx up to the last joint of each toe. Buyer understands that declawing can cause serious physical, psychological and behavioral complications. Buyer understands that scratching is normal cat behavior and buyer will provide scratching pads and will keep their cat/kittens nails trimmed.

8. If purchased as a PET, Buyer understands that said kitten/cat has been spayed or neutered before leaving Sellers care. Said kitten/cat is registerable with both the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) and the Canadian Cat Association (CCA). If requested, said kitten/cat can be registered with the CFA however the fee to register said kitten/cat is the responsibility of the Buyer. 

9. Buyer understands that said kitten/cat will be microchipped prior to leaving the sellers care. The microchip number (   ) will be registered in the Buyers name as first contact.

10. Buyer understands that if this kitten/cat is found to be living outdoors, living in an unhealthy or unpleasant environment, in poor condition or neglected in any way that they must surrender the said kitten/cat to the breeder immediately. There will be no compensation given to the buyer.

11. Buyer agrees to keep said kitten/cat indoors, uncaged and in a clean and pleasant environment. Furthermore, buyer agrees to provide proper nutrition, health care and companionship.

12. Buyer agrees and understands that Trupanion Pet Insurance may be provided with their contact information. Whether Buyer agrees to purchase the insurance offered is completely their decision.

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13. Buyer agrees to send photos of the said kitten/cat at 6 months and 1 year of age, and on occasion thereafter. A description of how the said kitten/cat has turned out in regard to health and temperament should also be included

14. Seller has the right to change their mind on the sale of said kitten/cat up until the day of delivery/pick-up.

Seller will not be responsible for ANY veterinary fees and/or other expenses obtained for said kitten/cat and/or any other animals in the buyer’s household, while the said kitten/cat is in the buyer’s possession.

Deposits are non-refundable. If anything happens to said kitten/cat prior to the complete purchase, the payments will be applied to another kitten of equal quality when one becomes available and if the seller is still breeding cats.

By signing this contract, BUYER and BREEDER/SELLER are in full agreement with all of the above terms and conditions. In the event that the BUYER violates this agreement, the damages of $2,000 plus legal fees shall be payable to Caitlin Fulton.

PURCHASER’S SIGNATURE INDICATES FULL AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF ALL THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. THIS CONTRACT IS LEGALLY BINDING TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED. ANY LEGAL FEES INCURRED IN UPHOLDING THIS CONTRACT WILL BE PAID BY THE BUYER. VENUE IS IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, CANADA.

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SELLERS NAME (PRINTED):   CAITLIN FULTON    


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