SAMPLE CONTRACT -

MoonKitten Cattery

We take pride in ensuring that our kittens are welcomed into a safe and loving
environment. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns about
your kitten, their well-being is of our utmost concern. (For this document MoonKitten
Ragdolls is referred to as “Breeder”. NAME is referred to as “Buyer”)
KITTEN INFORMATION
NAME:
BREED:
GENDER:
COLOR:
D.O.B:
PRICE: $xxx TOTAL $xxx due at pickup $500 deposit paid electronically.
RETURN POLICY

If the kitten/cat is returned to the cattery within 30 days after the date of purchase, the
Breeder will refund $250 only. If at any time after the first 30 days the Buyer can no
longer take care of the kitten/cat, the Breeder agrees to accept the kitten/cat back
without an obligation to refund the purchase price.
If the kitten/cat is found to be a poor fit for the buyers household the breeder will replace
the kitten with another equivalent kitten at no extra cost. The breeder will not cover
transport fees or money spent on the kitten whilst not at the breeders home.
Buyer must provide adequate time and effort to acclimate cat in new environment
before return. It takes time and effort to introduce animals to each other. Breeder will
provide necessary support during this process and make an educated judgement and
decision and before accepting an animal for return.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
● The kitten/cat will be spayed/neutered before reaching breeding age. (Maximum six
months).
● TICA registration papers will be provided upon receipt of spay/neuter documentation
to (buyer). An administrative fee of $50 will be charged for paperwork at the time of
registration.
● The kitten/cat will not be mistreated, and will have fresh food, water and a clean litter
box at all times. The kitten/cat will receive frequent and kind human attention. The
kitten/cat will be provided with scratching post or/and cardboard scratchboard, as well
as with plenty of toys.
● The kitten/cat will receive yearly veterinary examination to include any care needed to
maintain the ongoing good health of this animal. The kitten/cat will not be denied
veterinary care at any time.
● The kitten/cat will not be allowed outside except on a leash (under close supervision),
or in a completely enclosed run. The kitten/cat will not be caged, or kept in an
unsuitable room, basement or garage.
● The kitten/cat will not be declawed.
● The Buyer will not, under any circumstances, give, sell, or lease the kitten/cat to any
animal shelter, research facility, laboratory, pet store, cattery or other commercial or
noncommercial enterprise. In the event that the Buyer can no longer keep the kitten/cat,
the Breeder will be contacted immediately as a first option to assist.
● If this kitten/cat is found to be neglected or mistreated, the Buyer will surrender said
kitten/cat to the Breeder.
● If the kitten/cat is declawed by any person the Buyer will surrender the said kitten/cat
immediately to the breeder and pay the Breeder a penalty of $5000.
HEALTH GUARANTEE
● Breeder guarantees the kitten/cat to be healthy at the time of sale (to the best of our
knowledge), FeLV/FIV-negative, and free from any life threatening illnesses, infections,
internal and external parasites, ear mites, fleas and ringworm. This guarantee is valid
for 14 days from the date of purchase. During this period of time, the kitten/cat should
not be exposed to any sick or unvaccinated animals (doing so will void this health
guarantee).
● Breeder recommends the Buyer to take the kitten/cat to their own veterinarian (at
Buyer’s expense) within the first 72 hours for their own satisfaction and protection. If
the vet feels that the animal is ill and that the illness was present prior to sale, the
Breeder should be contacted at once, before any major treatment is begun (except in
an emergency situation). If the kitten/cat should die from a problem present prior to
sale, the Breeder will replace the animal with one of an equal quality as soon as a
kitten is available. The total liability of the Breeder shall in no case exceed the
purchase price listed on the first page of this contract.
● Breeder guarantees that kitten/cat is free from HCM, MPS and PKD for one year from
purchase date.
● Health guarantee will not be honored if ownership changes.