Kitten Health Guarantee

HEALTH GUARANTEE

• We hereby certify that this kitten has been vet checked, properly vaccinated to date, and negative for PKD, FeLV and FIV at the time of leaving our cattery. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to see that these vaccinations are kept up to date. Buyer understands that the kitten will need boosters of the initial vaccinations until the "kitten series" is completed, and then annually thereafter or per vet recommendations. We recommend that the rabies vaccine be given between 6 to 8 months of age and never have multiple vaccines given to your kitten on the same day. 

• If the kitten is not kept up to date on necessary vaccinations and de-worming, this contract is void. The buyer will be provided with a copy of said kitten’s medical history (vaccinations and de-worming) and hereby agrees to have the kitten examined, at buyer’s expense, by a licensed veterinarian of choice within 21 days from the date buyer assumes physical custody of kitten. This veterinary visit will coincide with the kitten’s fifteen-week booster vaccine. If said kitten is not seen within 21 days by a licensed veterinarian, this contract is void, and if life threatening genetic problems occur within 12 months of the date of birth we will need written proof that the kitten was originally seen within 21 days of receiving them. 

• The health guarantee does not cover hypoglycemia, coccidiosis, giardia, herpes, upper respiratory infection, mites, ticks, ringworm, ear Infections, or any common treatable ailment once the kitten has left the seller’s hands due to these being caused by stress of moving or easily picked up during travel after leaving our cattery.

• The seller guarantees the kitten to be free from life threatening genetic problems for up to one year (12 months) from the kitten’s date of birth. If upon examination by a licensed veterinarian of your choice, this kitten is found to have a life threatening genetic defect, have your veterinarian document this condition with a written, signed statement clearly stating the symptoms, exact problem, severity, and the tests that have been done to document it. The buyer will then notify the seller of the situation within 3 business days. Failure to return the written report within 3 business days invalidates this contract. If, by a licensed veterinarian, the kitten is found to have a life threatening genetic defect the seller will replace the kitten or provide a partial/full refund. Replacement is at the seller’s discretion. The original kitten must be returned to seller along with all original paperwork and registration papers.  All expenses of returning original kitten are to be paid by buyer.  Otherwise, the buyer may choose to keep the original kitten and accept all responsibilities, with the buyer understanding that no replacement kitten and no refunds will be given. 

• If the buyer rejects a replacement kitten then all sales become final. Seller also reserves the right to have a second vet of choice evaluate the condition within ten days following the receipt of the original kitten before any exchange will be issued. Buyer is responsible for all transportation and/or shipping costs to replace the kitten and seller is not responsible for any veterinary expenses related to the certification that the animal is unfit or otherwise. If a kitten is to be replaced the returned kitten must be accompanied by a written statement from a licensed veterinarian indicating that: all shots are up to date, the kitten has had a negative fecal within 30 days, the kitten has had a negative heartworm test within 30 days and that the kitten appears to have been well cared for. 

• If the kitten dies within one year from the date of birth a necropsy must be performed to determine if the reason was genetic or congenital. Verification, by the veterinarian, of the microchip number is also required unless the kitten was not microchipped. All paperwork and test results must be forwarded to seller.  After confirmation from seller’s vet as to the cause of death, the seller will replace the kitten with one of equal or lesser value upon availability (within one year) at seller’s discretion. The buyer will be responsible for these charges and in no way is the breeder responsible for payment of this exam or any other medical bills. 

• WARRANTY VOID IF FIP VACCINES GIVEN. We do not recommend vaccinating this cat/ kitten with the FIP vaccines. This vaccine is not safe for this breed. The FIP vaccine is not safe. Reference: Feline Infectious Diseases, Chapter 7, page 54, (first column- last paragraph). Written by Neils C. Pederson, D.V.M. Ph. D. If the FIP vaccine is given to the cat/ kitten at any time, the entire health guarantee becomes null and void.

• Buyer understands that the following slight genetic or congenital defects are not considered serious or life threatening and therefore are not covered by this guarantee: umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, cherry eye, undescended testicle, under bite or over bite, grade 1-2 heart murmur, grade 1 or 2 patella’s, retained teeth, deafness, and physical flaws.

• The seller assumes no responsibility of said kitten after the kitten leaves the seller’s premises for medical expenses, disease, mortality, landlord disapproval, allergies, shedding, temperament/personality, size, training, disagreement of the family, or any other reasons not relating to genetics, and no replacement kitten or refunds will be given.  Under no circumstances is the seller responsible for any veterinarian bills or shipping expenses incurred with the kitten after time of sale.

• This health guarantee is not transferable.  To make a claim against this guarantee, the original owner who bought this kitten must still own the kitten.  Third party sale makes this agreement void, as does evidence of abuse, neglect, or accident.  We are not responsible for any injury, accident, or mishandling of the kitten once he/she leaves our cattery.

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GENERAL

• Both parties agree that any disputes / issues related to the Kitten and to this contractual relationship are a private matter between the Seller and the Purchaser. Any issues and disputes must be resolved privately. Issues (including, but not limited to the Kitten’s health issues, behavior issues, contractual issues) shall not be aired in a public and/or online forum including, but not limited to, any Yahoo Groups and Facebook under any circumstances, unless the prior written consent of the other party has been obtained. Any violation of this clause shall result in agreed upon damages of $10,000.00 payable by the party publicizing the alleged dispute / issue.

• This written agreement contains all of the terms of this Kitten Sales Agreement. Buyer and seller agree that this agreement is in full force and legally binding by virtue of Email exchange of completed copy of this agreement between seller and buyer.