Holding Fee and Payment Agreement
The holding fee is $500.00 and non-refundable, however if you change your mind after holding fee has been made, those fees will be transferred towards a future kitten for one year from original deposit date. You are not guaranteed a future kitten for the same price of current agreement. Second installment, (approx. 2/3 of purchase price) for kitten is due by the age of 6 weeks. The remaining balance may be paid at time of pick up, approximately 12 weeks of age, however, balance must be paid in full by the age of 13 weeks. Breeder reserves the right to cancel sale and contract if an unpaid balance remains at the age of 13 weeks.
Unless prior arrangements are made, an extended stay fee of $15.00/day will be added to the purchase price for any kitten still remaining in breeder’s care beginning at the age of 14 weeks. Breeder reserves the right to cancel sale and void contract if kitten remains in the breeder’s care at the age of 15 weeks. Any money, less non-refundable holding fee and extended stay fees (if applicable), will be returned to the buyer.
Purchase price for ______________, M/F, from the litter of _______________ and ______________, DOB:______________is $___________ with _____________breeding rights. Deposit amount $_________ via PayPal. The wording, “non refundable holding fee” must also be listed in the memo section of the transaction. A 4% fee will be added to cost, to cover bank fees. $_____________. Any questions or if more info is needed, let me know before you make deposit. This written contract overrides any previous verbal agreements.
Health Guarantee
To the breeder’s knowledge, at time of pickup or delivery, kitten is deemed healthy. Buyer will have kitten examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 (business) hours of pickup or delivery. If the buyer fails to complete this mandatory exam, this contract and health guarantee will be voided. Prior to exam, kitten needs to be quarantined from other animals within the household. Failure to quarantine prior to exam, will void contract and health guarantee. The buyer must provide breeder written proof, completed by a licensed veterinarian, any life threatening health issues, within 24 hours of initial exam. If proof of a life threatening issue is received, the kitten will be replaced by one of the same quality and value, as soon as one becomes available. Once the kitten has left the breeder, all costs incurred by veterinary care, is the sole responsibility of the buyer.
This kitten is guaranteed against fatal genetic defects for 1 year. Fatal genetics include and are limited to genetic conditions of the heart, eye, liver, and/or kidneys. If any genetic defect results in death of the kitten within the first year of life, kitten will by replaced by one of the same quality and value as soon as one becomes available. The replacement kitten will only be given if a necropsy has been performed and a signed certificate from a licensed vet is provided as proof of cause of death. The cost of the necropsy will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Administering the feline leukemia vaccine will void the health guarantee. Recent research has shown that the feline leukemia vaccine is ineffective and may cause a cat who receives this, to contract the disease. All kittens will go home with age appropriate de-wormings and vaccinations. PKD testing and FELV testing should be completed annually.
Your kitten must be altered prior to 1 year of age (with recommendation being 6 months). This is for the safety and health of your kitten. There are risks associated with keeping a pet cat intact including territorial marking, pyometra, hormonal aggression, and a desire to wander. Breeder reserves the right to spay/neuter any pet kitten prior to leaving.
Buyer agrees to provide and loving and safe environment including human attention, toys, exercise, and continued vet care for the kitten’s lifetime. If the kitten is found to be neglected or mistreated at any time, breeder reserves the full right to repossess the kitten without refund or replacement.
If the buyer can no longer keep the kitten, they will contact the breeder prior to rehoming. The breeder will always be willing to take the kitten back into their care without refund or replacement, if the buyer decides to surrender the kitten by choice. The kitten will not be euthanized for any reason other than terminal illness or injuries deemed appropriate by a licensed veterinarian. The kitten will never be given or sold to an animal shelter, pet store, cat flipper, research facility or donated while living, for any reason.
Declawing will void the health guarantee. As the buyer, it is your choice to make an educated decision on declawing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to acknowledge possible health and behavioral issues that declawing can cause. Please look into detailed information about the surgery prior to choosing this option. This breeder does recommend against declawing. “Soft Paws” nail caps and/or designated scratching posts are preferred methods for the kitten to fulfill this natural drive.
Thank you for providing _____________________________ a wonderful new forever home.
Date of Holding Fee: _______________________
Date of Transfer: ______________________
Breeder: New Owner(s) Contact Info:
Marsha DeJaynes _________________________________
217/883-0565 _________________________________
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