Each new owner must sign and agree to abide by our sales agreement. Breeder retains the right to Refuse sale to anyone for any reason. This copy of the Contract of Sale is for your reference, that you might see what it contains and that I might answer any of your questions beforehand. Originals will be executed at time of Sale. |
Contract of Sale Between:
Breeder:
John & Holly Reilly
Bounding Maines Cattery
Breeder:
John & Holly Reilly
Bounding Maines Cattery
Kitten Purchaser:
Name ________________________________________
Address:______________________________________
City____________________State________Zip________
Phone____________________________________
E-Mail_____________________________________
Name ________________________________________
Address:______________________________________
City____________________State________Zip________
Phone____________________________________
E-Mail_____________________________________
For the Purchase of:_Bounding Maiines_______________________________
Sex: Male Female DOB:__________________
Color____________________________________
Sire_____________________________________________________________
Dam____________________________________________________________
Litter Registration #____________________________________
Price:____________________Deposit___________________
Date___________ Rec.____________________
Sex: Male Female DOB:__________________
Color____________________________________
Sire_____________________________________________________________
Dam____________________________________________________________
Litter Registration #____________________________________
Price:____________________Deposit___________________
Date___________ Rec.____________________
Terms of Agreement
This Registered Maine Coon Cat/Kitten is ______________ as a Pet/Companion
HEALTH GUARANTEE: Breeder guarantee covers viral and bacterial diseases, internal and external parasites.
1) We guarantee the cat/kitten to be:
FeLV/FIV-negative at the time of sale and free from life threatening or disabling genetic health issues.
Such as HCM Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ,
and hip displasia (of a certification of worse than ‘borderline’).
To qualify for this guarantee the cat/kitten must be seen by a Licensed Veterinarian
within 3 days of going to its new home.
Refer to the explanations on the Kittens Pages for why we do this.
2) Should the veterinarian find the cat/kitten ill and that the illness was present prior to Purchase,
Breeder will (upon receipt of a detailed statement from the examining veterinarian that the illness
was present prior to sale) pay the cost of the medical treatment (up to the purchase price of cat/kitten).
Should Cat/Kitten die of said illness Breeder will replace with one of equal quality.
Any and all health guarantees are null and void if cat/kitten is allowed outside.
If your Kitten goes out on the grass it could come home with anything from Ear Mites to FeLV.
Those Vet bills and attendant possible heartaches....are yours. Inside Cats are Healthy and Safe.
3) This cat/kitten comes to you with:
Up to date shot records for its age.
Kitten Kit, including toys, food & Baby Book.
Pedigree & Registration Papers for CFA or TICA. (if spay/neutered at time of sale)
Conditions of Sale
The Purchaser Agrees to the Following:
1) To provide for this Cat/Kitten a forever home. Keeping this cat as long as it lives unless unforeseen circumstance
prevent. Purchaser will make provisions (both written and oral) for the care and ownership of this cat should the
Purchaser become incapacitated or in the case of decease.
2) Cat/kitten will NEVER be Sold or Given to: a ‘friend’, an animal shelter, a pet store, a laboratory or similar
facility. Will never be Abandoned. Purchasers should they find themselves at any point unable to retain ownership of
the Cat/Kitten (for any reason other than illness in the animal) will notify immediately the Breeder who will have first
right to take back the cat at no cost, or assist in its Re-homing. Initial_______________
Many things happen in life for which we cannot or did not Plan. From Natural Disasters to Family issues,
as simple as a child born with Asthma or as devastating as the loss of health, home or life. We will not
criticise or judge. We would only be grateful that in adversity you did what was best for your fur child by
calling Us that we might welcome home our own. No matter why the sacrifice, wouldn't it ease your mind
to KNOW your fuzzyone went home to safe harbor, & was loved?
3) Buyer understands that they are buying an indoor-only pedigreed cat and they will not allow this cat outdoors
except in a carrier, on a lead or leash or in a fully enclosed outdoor run for their cat’s protection, safety and well-
being.
4) That this Cat/Kitten will receive frequent and kind human attention. Will be given the love, care, concern and
respect due living being, and will not be regularly caged within the confines of the purchasers home.
5) That this cat/kitten will NEVER be de-clawed and understands that this is mutilation and a cruelty that is likely to
alter this cat/kittens personality and health. Should Cat/Kitten be found to have been de-clawed by the Purchaser
the Breeder reserves the right to, without notice or remuneration, remove said cat or kitten and find it a more loving
home. Some things we take very seriously. If I ever find out you did this..I'm coming to reclaim it.
Initial_______________
6) This Cat/Kitten will be immunized annually for the feline upper respiratory illnesses (rhinotracheitis,
panleukopenia pneumonitis and calici virus), and will not be allowed to harbor parasites. Buyer agrees to have the
cat examined annually by a licensed veterinarian to ensure the cat’s health and well being.
year.
7) Purchaser will be alert to signs of distress and cat/kitten will not be denied prompt veterinary attention should it
at any point in its life appear ill or injured.
8) This cat/kitten is not being purchased for Resale or Breeding. If not altered at the time of sale to neuter the
cat/kitten before 8 months of age. Upon Breeders receipt of veterinarian's verification of altering, the Buyer will be
provided registration papers and pedigree. This is another one of those things. We would not contribute
numbers to suffer the cruel fate of unloved and unwanted pets, the product of indiscriminate, careless, or
unauthorized breeding.
9) To never leave the cat/kitten alone for more than 24 hours without making arrangement for a responsible person
to provide it with fresh food and water, clean litter and loving companionship.
10) To communicate with the Breeder at least once a year, hopefully with pictures and data. That we may track the
growth and health of our placed kittens for our files. To notify the Breeder of change of address, phone number or
email. Truly we would love to hear of their developed purrsonalities. To see their stages of growth, how they
turned out, and add photos of Then & Now to our site.
With all of that being said. Here is the required Legaleese….
Health Warranty
To qualify for this guarantee the cat/kitten must be seen by a Licensed Veterinarian within 3 days of going to its
new home.
Should the veterinarian find the cat/kitten ill and that the illness was present prior to Purchase, Breeder will (upon
receipt of a detailed statement from the examining veterinarian that the illness was present prior to sale) pay the cost
of the medical treatment (up to the purchase price of cat/kitten). Should Cat/Kitten die of said illness Breeder will
replace with one of equal quality.
Genetic Disorders
Testing is done on all our Breeding Stock and Parents have tested clear at this time (by all means currently available)
of these genetic disorders. We there for provide a 3-year health guarantee against HCM (Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy) and a 2-year health guarantee on all other genetic disorders.
If, within the guarantee period, the cat is shown to be sick, of HCM or a disabling genetic disorder, by a Licensed
Veterinarian, Purchaser agrees to immediately notify the Breeder and then either:
A. Return the cat to Bounding Maines, at the purchaser's request Bounding Maines will replace the
Cat/Kitten with one of equal quality or provide a full refund of the purchase price less shipping.
B. Purchaser will present a Veterinarian's bill for reimbursement. Bounding Maines maximum liability
shall be no greater than the original purchase price.
C. Purchaser's request for reimbursement MUST be accompanied by a Veterinarian's receipt and
records confirming that the illness was contracted by the cat prior to purchase.
D. Payment of veterinarians service up to the stated maximum liability will be made only upon receipt
of an itemized statement. Bounding Maines will not honor any claims after the guarantee period or if
the Warranty was not validated by examination 3 days after purchase except as stated in item 1 below.
1. Should this cat develop any hereditary illness or defect within the first 2 years of life,
Bounding Maines will replace the cat, with shipping at purchaser's expense, provided the
following provisions are met:
a. The cat was treated by a Licensed Veterinarian and Bounding Maines was contacted.
b. Purchaser presents a statement from the Veterinarian verifying diagnosis of the illness
or defect with a postmortem report showing a hereditary illness or defect as the cause of death.
Florida Dept of Agriculture requires this statement on all contracts conveying animals for sale in the state of Florida.
It is the consumer's right, pursuant to section 828.29, Florida Statutes, to receive a certificate of veterinary
inspection with each dog or cat purchased from a pet dealer. Such certificate shall list all vaccines and deworming
medications administered to the animal and shall state that the animal has been examined by a Florida-licensed
veterinarian who certifies that, to the best of the veterinarian's knowledge, the animal was found to have been
healthy at the time of the veterinary examination. In the event that the consumer purchases the animal and finds it to
have been unfit for purchase as provided in section 828.29(5), Florida Statutes, the consumer must notify the pet
dealer within 2 business days of the veterinarian's determination that the animal was unfit. The consumer has the
right to retain, return, or exchange the animal and receive reimbursement for certain related veterinary services
rendered to the animal, subject to the right of the dealer to have the animal examined by another veterinarian.
I the undersigned consider this a legal and binding document. The Purchaser agrees if any of the above terms are
disregarded, that the Breeder may reclaim this kitten without a refund of the purchase price. The Purchaser agrees
to pay all court costs in Duval County, FL if this contract is litigated by either party.
Purchaser______________________________________ Date_______________________
Purchaser______________________________________ Date_______________________
Breeder: Bounding Maines
______________________________________________ Date________________________
CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THIS CONTRACT MUST BE INITIALED BY ALL PARTIES
This Registered Maine Coon Cat/Kitten is ______________ as a Pet/Companion
HEALTH GUARANTEE: Breeder guarantee covers viral and bacterial diseases, internal and external parasites.
1) We guarantee the cat/kitten to be:
FeLV/FIV-negative at the time of sale and free from life threatening or disabling genetic health issues.
Such as HCM Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ,
and hip displasia (of a certification of worse than ‘borderline’).
To qualify for this guarantee the cat/kitten must be seen by a Licensed Veterinarian
within 3 days of going to its new home.
Refer to the explanations on the Kittens Pages for why we do this.
2) Should the veterinarian find the cat/kitten ill and that the illness was present prior to Purchase,
Breeder will (upon receipt of a detailed statement from the examining veterinarian that the illness
was present prior to sale) pay the cost of the medical treatment (up to the purchase price of cat/kitten).
Should Cat/Kitten die of said illness Breeder will replace with one of equal quality.
Any and all health guarantees are null and void if cat/kitten is allowed outside.
If your Kitten goes out on the grass it could come home with anything from Ear Mites to FeLV.
Those Vet bills and attendant possible heartaches....are yours. Inside Cats are Healthy and Safe.
3) This cat/kitten comes to you with:
Up to date shot records for its age.
Kitten Kit, including toys, food & Baby Book.
Pedigree & Registration Papers for CFA or TICA. (if spay/neutered at time of sale)
Conditions of Sale
The Purchaser Agrees to the Following:
1) To provide for this Cat/Kitten a forever home. Keeping this cat as long as it lives unless unforeseen circumstance
prevent. Purchaser will make provisions (both written and oral) for the care and ownership of this cat should the
Purchaser become incapacitated or in the case of decease.
2) Cat/kitten will NEVER be Sold or Given to: a ‘friend’, an animal shelter, a pet store, a laboratory or similar
facility. Will never be Abandoned. Purchasers should they find themselves at any point unable to retain ownership of
the Cat/Kitten (for any reason other than illness in the animal) will notify immediately the Breeder who will have first
right to take back the cat at no cost, or assist in its Re-homing. Initial_______________
Many things happen in life for which we cannot or did not Plan. From Natural Disasters to Family issues,
as simple as a child born with Asthma or as devastating as the loss of health, home or life. We will not
criticise or judge. We would only be grateful that in adversity you did what was best for your fur child by
calling Us that we might welcome home our own. No matter why the sacrifice, wouldn't it ease your mind
to KNOW your fuzzyone went home to safe harbor, & was loved?
3) Buyer understands that they are buying an indoor-only pedigreed cat and they will not allow this cat outdoors
except in a carrier, on a lead or leash or in a fully enclosed outdoor run for their cat’s protection, safety and well-
being.
4) That this Cat/Kitten will receive frequent and kind human attention. Will be given the love, care, concern and
respect due living being, and will not be regularly caged within the confines of the purchasers home.
5) That this cat/kitten will NEVER be de-clawed and understands that this is mutilation and a cruelty that is likely to
alter this cat/kittens personality and health. Should Cat/Kitten be found to have been de-clawed by the Purchaser
the Breeder reserves the right to, without notice or remuneration, remove said cat or kitten and find it a more loving
home. Some things we take very seriously. If I ever find out you did this..I'm coming to reclaim it.
Initial_______________
6) This Cat/Kitten will be immunized annually for the feline upper respiratory illnesses (rhinotracheitis,
panleukopenia pneumonitis and calici virus), and will not be allowed to harbor parasites. Buyer agrees to have the
cat examined annually by a licensed veterinarian to ensure the cat’s health and well being.
- Breeder does not recommend vaccinating the kitten/cat for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) or
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). If the Buyer opts to vaccinate their cat with these vaccines and if
the cat should subsequently develop FIP/FeLV, the Breeder will not replace the kitten. The reason for this
the Breeder feels that, based on a study done at UC Davis, that these vaccines may cause
FIP/FeLV development. Additionally and if possible, if and when Buyer is vaccinating the cat for rabies,
Buyer should request that the veterinarian use the rabies vaccine with the least reactionary adjuvant to
further decrease the possibility of a vaccine site sarcoma.
year.
7) Purchaser will be alert to signs of distress and cat/kitten will not be denied prompt veterinary attention should it
at any point in its life appear ill or injured.
8) This cat/kitten is not being purchased for Resale or Breeding. If not altered at the time of sale to neuter the
cat/kitten before 8 months of age. Upon Breeders receipt of veterinarian's verification of altering, the Buyer will be
provided registration papers and pedigree. This is another one of those things. We would not contribute
numbers to suffer the cruel fate of unloved and unwanted pets, the product of indiscriminate, careless, or
unauthorized breeding.
9) To never leave the cat/kitten alone for more than 24 hours without making arrangement for a responsible person
to provide it with fresh food and water, clean litter and loving companionship.
10) To communicate with the Breeder at least once a year, hopefully with pictures and data. That we may track the
growth and health of our placed kittens for our files. To notify the Breeder of change of address, phone number or
email. Truly we would love to hear of their developed purrsonalities. To see their stages of growth, how they
turned out, and add photos of Then & Now to our site.
With all of that being said. Here is the required Legaleese….
Health Warranty
To qualify for this guarantee the cat/kitten must be seen by a Licensed Veterinarian within 3 days of going to its
new home.
Should the veterinarian find the cat/kitten ill and that the illness was present prior to Purchase, Breeder will (upon
receipt of a detailed statement from the examining veterinarian that the illness was present prior to sale) pay the cost
of the medical treatment (up to the purchase price of cat/kitten). Should Cat/Kitten die of said illness Breeder will
replace with one of equal quality.
Genetic Disorders
Testing is done on all our Breeding Stock and Parents have tested clear at this time (by all means currently available)
of these genetic disorders. We there for provide a 3-year health guarantee against HCM (Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy) and a 2-year health guarantee on all other genetic disorders.
If, within the guarantee period, the cat is shown to be sick, of HCM or a disabling genetic disorder, by a Licensed
Veterinarian, Purchaser agrees to immediately notify the Breeder and then either:
A. Return the cat to Bounding Maines, at the purchaser's request Bounding Maines will replace the
Cat/Kitten with one of equal quality or provide a full refund of the purchase price less shipping.
B. Purchaser will present a Veterinarian's bill for reimbursement. Bounding Maines maximum liability
shall be no greater than the original purchase price.
C. Purchaser's request for reimbursement MUST be accompanied by a Veterinarian's receipt and
records confirming that the illness was contracted by the cat prior to purchase.
D. Payment of veterinarians service up to the stated maximum liability will be made only upon receipt
of an itemized statement. Bounding Maines will not honor any claims after the guarantee period or if
the Warranty was not validated by examination 3 days after purchase except as stated in item 1 below.
1. Should this cat develop any hereditary illness or defect within the first 2 years of life,
Bounding Maines will replace the cat, with shipping at purchaser's expense, provided the
following provisions are met:
a. The cat was treated by a Licensed Veterinarian and Bounding Maines was contacted.
b. Purchaser presents a statement from the Veterinarian verifying diagnosis of the illness
or defect with a postmortem report showing a hereditary illness or defect as the cause of death.
Florida Dept of Agriculture requires this statement on all contracts conveying animals for sale in the state of Florida.
It is the consumer's right, pursuant to section 828.29, Florida Statutes, to receive a certificate of veterinary
inspection with each dog or cat purchased from a pet dealer. Such certificate shall list all vaccines and deworming
medications administered to the animal and shall state that the animal has been examined by a Florida-licensed
veterinarian who certifies that, to the best of the veterinarian's knowledge, the animal was found to have been
healthy at the time of the veterinary examination. In the event that the consumer purchases the animal and finds it to
have been unfit for purchase as provided in section 828.29(5), Florida Statutes, the consumer must notify the pet
dealer within 2 business days of the veterinarian's determination that the animal was unfit. The consumer has the
right to retain, return, or exchange the animal and receive reimbursement for certain related veterinary services
rendered to the animal, subject to the right of the dealer to have the animal examined by another veterinarian.
I the undersigned consider this a legal and binding document. The Purchaser agrees if any of the above terms are
disregarded, that the Breeder may reclaim this kitten without a refund of the purchase price. The Purchaser agrees
to pay all court costs in Duval County, FL if this contract is litigated by either party.
Purchaser______________________________________ Date_______________________
Purchaser______________________________________ Date_______________________
Breeder: Bounding Maines
______________________________________________ Date________________________
CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THIS CONTRACT MUST BE INITIALED BY ALL PARTIES
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