By accessing or engaging in activity with Military City Maine Coons you agree to be bound by these terms, which you acknowledge that you have read and understood.
Breeder and Purchaser Agree to the Following:
1.) Breeder guarantees that the cat being sold is a “Pedigree” Maine Coon cat, meaning it is registered with The International Cat Association or the Cat Fanciers’ Association. “Breeder” may also be referred to as “Seller” in this contract.
2.) This kitten is purchased for pet only [NO BREEDING RIGHTS] and Buyer agrees to spay or neuter the kitten, via a SpaySecure contract
(sent separately), by or before the age of 12 months. Once evidence of spay/neuter has been provided to the breeder, a transfer of ownership link will be provided to you to register your kitten, if you so choose.
3.) Failure to spay/neuter the kitten by the age of 12 months old, without prior coordination via Spay Secure, will result in a financial penalty of $1500.00 that will be due immediately after the kitten turns 13 months of age and the Purchaser will lose their right to register the kitten. In the event the cat is used for mating purposes without written consent from the breeder, a fee of $3,000 will be due to the Breeder, whether or not a litter is produced.
4.) The Deposit is NON-refundable for any reason other than the Breeder not being able to provide the reserved kitten. If the Buyer can no longer purchase the reserved kitten, the deposit will be applied toward the price of a kitten in a future litter.
5.) The balance for the kitten will be due at the time of pick-up. If flying is required, whether for yourself or a pet courier, the final balance is due at least 2 weeks from the scheduled day of travel. Final payment methods accepted: Cash, Zelle, Cashapp or Venmo (FRIENDS). No credit or debit cards are accepted for final payment. Delivery fees are NOT included in the purchase price.
6.) The Breeder guarantees that the kitten/cat is healthy to the best of his/her knowledge at the time the Buyer takes ownership of the kitten.
Buyer is advised to take this kitten/cat to a veterinarian for a complete health check within 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If the
cat/kitten is found to be unfit for sale due to a congenital or hereditary disorder, the Buyer may opt for one of the following:
● The right to return the kitten and receive a refund of the purchase price within 10 business days following receipt of a signed
veterinary certification, but excluding the veterinary costs related to the certification that the kitten is unfit; or
● The right to return the kitten and receive an exchange kitten of the consumer’s choice of equivalent value, but not a refund of the veterinary
costs related to the certification that the kitten is unfit.
The Buyer must notify the Breeder within 2 business days after the veterinarian’s determination that the kitten is unfit. The written certification of unfitness must be presented to the Breeder.
The Breeder will reimburse the Buyer up to $500 for any one veterinary bill. This is valid until the kitten reaches its first birthday. The bill must exceed $1,500 and result from a genetic, idiopathic or congenital heart condition. The condition should not be caused by accident, neglect, or carelessness on the buyer’s part. Bacterial and/or viral infections are exempt. Proof of payment to the veterinarian must be provided to be reimbursed. Military City Maine Coons has 30 days after proof of payment to reimburse the Buyer.
*ALL kittens are triple tested prior to sale and Buyer is provided with test result. After 72 Hours, Breeder cannot be held accountable for FeLV, FIV, FIP, or any other bacterial and viral infections, infectious diseases, and parasites or fungus due to the fact that these can be contracted anywhere in the environment after leaving the cattery and are not a result of genetics or breeding. A kitten may not be determined unfit for sale on account of an injury sustained or illness contracted after the Buyer takes possession of the animal. A veterinary finding of intestinal or external parasites is not grounds for declaring a kitten unfit for sale.
7.) The kitten has a three-year warranty (from the date of birth) or until the Cattery is closed – whichever comes first, against all genetic, congenital, and idiopathic health conditions, as well as accidental death. In the event of demise, the Breeder will provide a one-time replacement kitten. This replacement will occur within the next three litters after being notified. The Buyer must make a reasonable effort to prevent the loss of life. What is “reasonable” will be determined by the Breeder.
The Health Guarantee covers the conditions listed below:
In the event of a genetic defect, which is a life-altering condition, that may negatively affect the kitten within the three years of life, and euthanasia is chosen as the best option for the kitten, because there is no quality of life, both the Buyer AND the Breeder MUST agree in writing that euthanasia is the best option. There are absolutely no exceptions to this clause. Lack of funds to provide care for a kittem is not a reason to choose euthanasia.
If the condition is not specifically listed on this contract, then it is specifically excluded from the health guarantee.
There will be no cash refunds under any circumstances, except at the Breeder’s discretion if she opts to refund the purchase price rather than replace the cat/kitten.
8.) Purchasing a kitten from the Breeder makes you solely responsible for the health and well-being of the kitten from the day it arrives at home until the last day of its life. It is not the responsibility of the Breeder to pay for any veterinarian expenses, treatments, or medicines that may be required to improve the life of your kitten or cat. While everything is done to ensure that we deliver a healthy and viable kitten/cat, there’s no way for us to predict the future health of any kitten. It is a living animal and there’s always a risk that it may develop a health condition in the future.
9.) Buyer agrees to keep vaccinations and health checks up-to-date, to provide a clean environment for your kitten, to never allow this cat to roam freely unsupervised outdoors, to never place this cat in a laboratory or pet shop, and to never declaw the cat.
10.) Seller agrees to provide all medical records for the kitten.
11.) Purchaser will always provide a clean litter pan, fresh water, quality food and suitable scratching posts. If cat/kitten is found to be kept in an unsuitable environment, or is poorly cared for, the Seller will reserve the right to request that the cat/kitten be unconditionally returned at the expense of the BUYER with NO REFUND of purchase price.
12.) This contract is legally binding to all parties involved. This sales agreement is non-transferable to other parties. Any changes, additions, or omissions to this contract must be agreed upon in writing and dated and initialed by all parties.
13.) Breach of this agreement will result in cancellation of any warranties, or guarantees of this kitten. The Breeder’s maximum liability to the Buyer for any and all losses, claims, damages, or liability of any kind shall be limited to the amount paid by the Buyer to the Breeder under this agreement. Any lawsuits pertaining to this agreement will be handled in the state of Texas.
14.) The kitten is able to leave the nursery and go to their new home starting at the age of 12 weeks old. Kitten must be picked up or delivered by the kitten’s 13-week-old birthday. In the event the kitten has not been picked up or delivered by the 13-week birthday, there is a $35 per day boarding fee for the Breeder to keep the kitten, plus any fees that may be required to keep vaccines updated, or for veterinary health care. The maximum time for boarding is 30 days. After 30 days of boarding, it will be assumed that the kitten will not be going to the new buyer. Any monies paid to the breeder will be forfeited and the kitten will no longer be available to the mentioned buyer.
15.) Breeder reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time prior to the kitten leaving the cattery if the Breeder feels that it is in the best interest of the kitten and/or the Breeder. In that instance, the Buyer will be refunded 100% of their deposit.
