Purchase Agreement for a Sassy Koonz Maine Coon Kitten

By placing a deposit for a Maine Coon Kitten with Sassy Koonz Maine Coon Cattery you agree to be bound by these terms, which you acknowledge that you have read and understood.

Breeder guarantees that the cat being sold is a Pedigree Maine Coon cat.
Pick up in Jacksonville FL or Delivery to the JAX INT’L Airport is No Additional Charge. Delivery will be arranged once the kitten has Health Certificate from Certified Veterinarian (8 Weeks Old). The kitten can go home between 11 and 12 week sold at which time 2 sets of FVRCP vaccines, and the health certificate have all been done by the veterinarian. Delivery fees are NOT included in the purchase price.
In the event the kitten has not been picked up or delivered by the 12-week birthday, then there is a $50 per day boarding fee for Sassy Koonz to keep the kitten (paid in advance), plus any fees that may be required to keep vaccines updated, or for veterinary health care. The maximum time for boarding is 30 days.
Reservation Fees are Non-Refundable unless the breeder doesn’t deliver the kitten.
The balance for the kitten will be due 14 days prior to delivery of the kitten unless the kitten is being picked up in person. Final payments are paid via Cash or Venmo (FRIENDS) ONLY. No credit cards or debit cards are accepted for final payment.
If the Buyer transfers cat/kitten to another owner, the Buyer agrees to let Seller know.

Maine Coon Kittens [PETS]

This cat or kitten is purchased for pet only [NO BREEDING RIGHTS]. Buyer agrees to spay/neuter the kitten before it reaches its 7 month old birthday. The purchaser will receive the TICA Registration papers for the kitten within 7 days after proof of spay/neuter has been provided to the breeder. In some instances, at her discretion, the breeder may choose to spay/neuter the kitten before it leaves the cattery.
Spay/Neuter Compliance will be handled through Spay Secure. A Separate Contract will apply.

Maine Coon Kittens [FOR BREEDING]

The purchaser will receive the TICA Registration papers [with Rights for Breeding] for the kitten at the time of delivery of the kitten.

Fertility/Willingness to Breed Guarantee: The breeder does not guarantee the fertility or the willingness of the cat that is being sold in this agreement. However, if the cat is unable to breed due to fertility issues or unwillingness, then the breeder will replace the kitten with another kitten of similar quality, same gender, for a fee of 30% of the original purchase price paid. Fertility issues must be diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian and a written diagnosis of this condition provided. Unwillingness to mate must be documented through video, with at least two different mates, and the cat has reached the age of at least 2 years old. The fertility guarantee will be null and void if at any time the cat produces any number of kittens.

Pyometra Guarantee: All intact females run the risk of developing pyometra. Should the cat be female, and be diagnosed by a veterinarian with open or closed pyometra which results in a spay PRIOR to producing kittens, the kitten will be replaced with another kitten, same gender, of similar quality for 30% of the purchase price paid. The pyometra guarantee will be null and void if at any time the kitten produces any number of kittens.

Breeding for Health, Specific Conditions: Should the cat that is being acquired for your cattery be diagnosed with any of these specific health conditions [Hip Dysplasia, HCM, SMA, PK Def, or Polycystic Kidney Disease], then Sassy Koonz will replace the kitten at no charge once a written diagnosis by a licensed veterinarian has been provided, and the cat in question has been spayed or neutered [and proof provided to the breeder]. This health guarantee expires after the cat is 5 years of age, regardless of the production of kittens.

Health Check When Kitten Arrives Home

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. The buyer is advised to take this kitten/cat to a veterinarian for a complete health check within 48 business hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If the cat/kitten is found to be unfit for sale due to a congenital or hereditary disorder, Buyer may opt for one of the following:

(a)The right to return the animal 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 cat is unfit; or
(b)The right to return the animal and receive an exchange dog or cat of the consumer’s choice of equivalent value, but not a refund of the veterinary costs related to the certification that the cat is unfit.

The Buyer must notify the Breeder within 2 business days after the veterinarian’s determination that the cat is unfit. The written certification of unfitness must be presented to the Breeder not later than 3 business days following receipt thereof by the Buyer.

After 48 Hours, Breeder cannot be held accountable for FeLV, FIV, 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.

*This is the only circumstance when they money paid for the cat/kitten is refundable.

HEALTH GUARANTEES

The seller agrees to provide a Florida Certified Veterinarian Health certificate for the kitten.
Kittens have a five-year warranty (from the date of birth) or until the Cattery is closed – whichever comes first, against all genetic, congenital, and idiopathic health conditions [including FIP]. If any are found that ultimately result in the demise of the kitten, the Breeder will replace the kitten within the next three litters. There must have been a reasonable amount of effort taken by the Buyer to treat the condition and prevent the loss of life. What is “Reasonable” will be deemed by the Breeder.
Accidental deaths are not covered in the health guarantee. This includes but is not limited to: eating something inappropriate, injury from another animal, self-injury, or any incident that occurs outdoors.
Until the kitten has reached its second birthday, Sassy Koonz will reimburse the buyer an amount up to $500 for any one veterinary bill that exceeds $1,299 and is the result of any genetic, idiopathic, or congenital health condition that is not caused from accident, neglect or carelessness by the owner needs to be treated. An example of accident or neglect [but not limited to] would be harm caused by another animal, sprains, broken bones, or injury from being outdoors.
Infectious and/or contagious diseases such as but not limited to URI’s, FIV, FELV, Chlamydia, and Mycoplasma are not covered in this health guarantee.
Proof of payment to the veterinarian must be provided in order to be reimbursed. Sassy Koonz has 30 days after proof of payment to reimburse the buyer.
It’s highly recommended for the Buyer to obtain pet insurance for their kitten/cat.
Adults/Retirees are not covered by any health guarantees.

BUYER Responsibilities

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 outdoors, to never place this cat in a laboratory or pet shop, and to never declaw the cat.
Purchasing a kitten from Sassy Koonz 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 other than what is covered in the health guarantee. 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.
Purchaser understands that Maine Coons are predisposed to gingivitis, stomatitis and other gum diseases, and will be proactive in caring for the gums of the kitten and cat into adulthood.

BREACH OF CONTRACT

This contract is legally binding to all parties involved. This sales agreement is non-transferable to other parties.
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 Florida. There will be no cash refunds under any circumstances, except at the Breeder’s discretion if he/she opts to refund the purchase price rather than replace the cat.
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.

REHOMING OF THE KITTEN OR CAT

In the event the Breeder is asked to rehome the kitten for any reason, at any age, the breeder will happily oblige. The parties may agree that the kitten/cat will stay at the home of the Buyer until the Breeder has found another approved owner for the cat OR the Breeder may request that the cat be returned to her. The Buyer may be asked to deliver the kitten to the nearest airport. No refunds will be given to the Buyer in the event of rehoming.

By continuing, the Purchaser agrees to the terms of the contract with the Breeder and wants to finalize the reservation of the kitten.