A contract must be signed when purchasing a RuggedRagdolls Cattery kitten/cat. This contract is designed to protect the buyer, the seller, and the welfare of the kitten/cat. Buyer:___________________________________________________Address_________________________________________________ City:__________________________ State:______Zip code:_________ Phone ________________________ Cellular:_____________________ E-mail:___________________________________________________Kitten/Cat being purchased as a Pet____ Show____ Male___ Female___ Breed / Color Pattern:________________  __________________________Dam: _________________________ TICA Registration #:_______________________ Purchase Price: ______Deposit: _____ Balance: _____ Paid in Full: ___ Date:______  

SELLER OBLIGATIONS 

1.Kittens must be picked up within one week of the agreed-upon date. After this period, a charge of $15 per day will apply unless alternative arrangements have been made.

  1. The Seller, RuggedRagdoll Cattery, provides a 72-hour limited health warranty that the above kitten/cat is in good health and is free from upper respiratory infections, fleas and worms. The Seller also warranties that the kitten is free of the feline leukemia virus (FeLV),, and the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) at the time of purchase.

3.Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a rare but serious disease caused by a mutation of the common feline coronavirus (FCoV). While many cats and kittens can carry FCoV without ever developing FIP, the mutation into FIP is unpredictable and can occur in any cat or kitten. Despite responsible breeding practices and maintaining a healthy environment, it is impossible to guarantee that a kitten will not develop FIP.

  1. If the kitten described above dies within one year of the date of purchase due to a congenital or hereditary defect, the Seller will replace the cat with a cat/kitten of similar or better quality, at the discretion of the Seller. To determine if the cat's death has been caused by a congenital or hereditary defect, the Seller must receive proof of the defect in the form of a complete necropsy report, completed by a licensed veterinarian and performed at the Buyer's expense. In the event of any health issues with the kitten, a refund will not be provided. However, if necessary, a replacement kitten will be offered.

 

  1. The Seller will have completed all of the age-appropriate vaccinations, worming. A copy of the kitten's health record will be given to the buyer at the time of purchase. If the Buyer chooses to inoculate for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), the warranty is invalidated. 

 

  1. If this kitten/cat is found to have been neglected by the buyer, in ill health or if the Buyer does not abide by the terms of this contract, the Buyer will surrender said cat/kitten to Seller unconditionally.                                                                                 

  1. The Seller will provide the Buyer the kitten's TICA pedigree       registration papers at the time of purchase or in a timely manner. The Kitten/Cat's litter will be registered with TICA, and the Buyer may use this form to register their Kitten/Cat individually. This low cost individual registration fee is the responsibility and the option of the Buyer, and not necessary unless the cat is to be shown.

BUYER OBLIGATIONS 

All kittens must be spayed or neutered by one year of age. Failure to provide proof of this will result in a $1,400 fee being charged. Please note that the kitten you are receiving is not to be bred unless explicitly agreed upon in advance. Breeding rights are only granted under specific circumstances.

In order to validate this warranty, the Buyer must take the kitten to a veterinarian within 72 hours, at the Buyer's expense. The Buyer must notify the Seller of any claim under the warranty immediately. Any necessary treatment or other expenses must be authorized by the Seller prior to treatment. 

 If the veterinarian finds any physical problems that make the kitten a poor health risk, the veterinarian should write and sign a short note on his/her letterhead stationery, explaining his/her findings. The kitten may be returned to the Seller within seven days for an exchange for a new kitten of similar or better quality, if available. The Buyer will be responsible for any shipping costs.

  3. The Buyer agrees to provide the cat with a clean, pleasant environment, conducive to good health and with adequate space for exercise. At least one litter box will be provided for each cat in the household and will be cleaned daily. The kitten/cat will not be caged unless absolutely necessary for the cats safety or health.

 

  1. The Buyer will provide the cat with proper nutrition in the form of a premium food. We feed and recommend Taste of the wild. Fresh water will be provided daily.

 

  1. The Buyer will provide the cat with proper veterinarian care and vaccines, and companionship. Any significant health conditions during the cat's lifetime will be reported to the Seller. 

 

  1. The Buyer agrees the kitten/cat will live indoors only and will not let the cat roam outdoors. Letting the kitten/cat roam outdoors is a violation of this contract. 

 

  1. The Buyer will not declaw the kitten/cat. De-clawing is a violation of this contract.

  1. The Buyer will not, under any circumstances, give, sell, or lease the kitten/cat to any animal shelter, research facility, laboratory, pet store, or other commercial or noncommercial enterprise. In the event that the Buyer can no longer keep the kitten/cat, the Seller will be contacted immediately as first option to assist in the placement of the animal. LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE AND/OR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

  1. The Seller will not be held liable for any veterinary or health care costs occurring while the cat is in possession of the Buyer, except as provided for by the above limited warranty.

  1. The Seller'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 Seller under this agreement. Any expenses for health care requested of the Seller by the Buyer will be paid at the discretion of the Seller. If Buyer fails to comply with any aspect of this agreement, the Buyer forfeits any rights the Buyer may otherwise have. 

  1. If legal proceedings become necessary, the Buyer agrees that all legal and/or court procedures take place in the county which the seller resides. By signing below, the parties of the Buyer and the Seller indicate that they have read and agree with all of Kitten/Cat Contract Agreement between Breeder and Buyer RuggedRagdolls OWNER Kaylyne Baker  the provisions of the above contract. 

 

BUYER'S SIGNATURE: _________________________________ DATE______________ SELLER’S SIGNATURE_________________________________ DATE______________