**BELOW IS A COPY OF THE "KITTEN CONTRACT"- PLEASE REVIEW PRIOR TO KITTEN PICK-UP.  SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.**

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The purpose of this contract is to protect all parties: the purchaser, the seller, and the cat or kitten. If there are any questions or concerns please contact us immediately. We want the adoptive parent(s) and/or family to be completely happy with the new kitten and his or her transition to the new home.

Transitioning is easy for some kittens but more difficult for others, and kittens/cats handle stress in various ways. If there are ANY issues please text Jess at 970-980-1839, who will provide you with all the help she can to make this time easier for the new parents and the kitten.

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Terms of Contract

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Deposit

 

A non-refundable deposit of $ was provided to the seller on ___________.

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Method of Payment

 

Deposit and Purchase

The purchaser may make the deposit and final payment called for under this contract via Venmo (@Jess-Nuffer). We can also accept payment via Zelle listed under the phone number 970-980-1839. We will also accept cash. These are the only forms of payment accepted at this time. The purchaser will pay all travel and shipping expenses. Should the seller agree to help transfer the cat in person, any mileage will be at the expense of the purchaser.

 

By paying the deposit the seller indicates that he or she understands and agrees to abide by the terms stated in this contract.

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Health Guarantee

 

The seller will provide purchaser with documenting vaccinations, dewormings, and spay/neuiter. All adult cat and kitten care is provided by:

 

Veterinary Practice: Animal Friends Alliance 2200 N Taft Hill Rd Fort Collins, Co 80524

 

The seller guarantees the kitten to be in good health at the time of purchase for a period of 72 hours. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to have the kitten examined by a veterinarian within 72 hours. Within that 72 hour period, if found to be seriously medically deficient, the seller will take the kitten back and refund payment, less the deposit and any shipping charges, under the following conditions: the seller is provided with proper documentation, from a licensed veterinarian, stating the medical issue and that the cat is seriously medically deficient; should the seller question the claims, the seller has the right to also bring the pet to a veterinarian of their choice to verify the claims being made. This cat/kitten is not guaranteed against respiratory disease, fleas, ringworms or any nuisance disease. After the 72 hour period, the seller can no longer guarantee the cat’s health. This animal is guaranteed to be free of birth defects, HCM and PKD at the time of purchase.

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The seller guarantees the cat against lethal genetic or congenital defects and FIP for 2 years following the date of purchase. If, during these 2 years, the cat should die or have to be destroyed due to a genetic or congenital defect, the seller will replace the cat/kitten with a cat/kitten at the seller’s earliest convenience, should the following conditions be met: the purchaser provides the seller with a necropsy by a licensed impartial Veterinary Pathologist, at the purchaser’s expense, stating that the cause of death is unquestionably a genetic or congenital defect; a second examination by a veterinarian of the seller’s choice may be requested to corroborate these claims.

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Seller assumes no liability or responsibility for any veterinary care for this cat after the purchaser takes possession of said cat. Under no circumstances will the seller be responsible for any veterinary bills incurred by the purchaser.

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Spay/Neuter Agreement

 

This cat is being sold with no breeding rights and will be spayed/ neutered prior to departure.

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TICA purebred paperwork will be released to buyers. Buyers may register the animal as "purebred" through the TICA website. There is a fee charged by TICA for registering the pet. 

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Treatment of Cat

 

Under NO circumstances shall this kitten be de-clawed. Declawing is amputation and is often the cause of litter box problems (“inappropriate elimination”). This can lead to abuse or abandonment of the cat/kitten, a risk that the seller is not willing take. The purchaser agrees to, under no circumstances, allow the cat to be declawed.

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Under NO circumstances shall this kitten/cat be permitted to live outdoors.

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The seller is not responsible for any bodily injury or illnesses caused by other pets. The

animal should be isolated from other pets to help the kitten acclimate to it’s new environment.

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The new cat should be confined to a private room with toys, food, the kitten’s litter box, and plenty of human contact until accustomed to his/her new surroundings. This is also recommended to monitor the animal’s health.

 

Seller will provide a list of the foods and supplements the cat has been eating. Please be careful that his or her diet is not changed drastically. The seller will make her best effort to send home a sample of what the cat is eating to help purchaser through the first few days.

 

This animal is used to the following cat food brand/type (s):____________________

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Breed Considerations

 

It is understood that, with the ragdoll breed, the lack of an undercoat means that this pet’s coat contains allergens. Any person with a cat allergy will experience allergy symptoms when living in the same home as this pet.

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Relinquishment of Ownership of Cat or Permanent Transfer of Cat by Purchaser

 

The purchaser agrees that under NO circumstances will the kitten/cat EVER be sold or given to a pet shop, animal shelter, breeder, research laboratory, or similar facility.

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Breach of Contract

 

In the event the purchaser is found to have violated any of the terms and conditions of this contract, the seller will be obligated to file a small claims court lawsuit at the expense of the buyer. This includes attorney fees, legal fees, and other fees incurred to settle the breach in contract. Any legal action will be brought forth in the county/ city of the seller’s residence.

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Acknowledgement of Deposit, Balance and Acceptance of Contract/ Transfer of Ownership

 

Purchaser and seller signatures that appear immediately below indicate that the seller has received the deposit and entire balance owed and the purchaser has agreed to the terms of this contract. This portion serves as the Purchaser’s receipt for the deposit and sale. This document is a legally binding contract. In signing this document the Purchaser acknowledges that he or she has read, fully understands, and agrees to ALL of the terms and conditions stated above. Purchaser and seller signatures that appear immediately below indicate that the kitten/cat has been sold and is now the property of the purchaser.