Sales Contract for 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 has been issued 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 7 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 9 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 may be handled through Spay Secure. A Separate Contract will apply.

Health Check When Kitten Arrives Home

The Breeder guarantees that the kitten/cat is healthy. This guarantee is to the best of his/her knowledge at the time the Buyer takes ownership of the kitten. The buyer should take this kitten/cat to a veterinarian and have a complete health check within 48 business hours. This excludes 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 within 3 business days. This period starts from when the Buyer receives the certification.

After 48 Hours, Breeder can’t be held accountable for any bacterial and viral infections, infectious diseases, and parasites or fungus. These can be contracted anywhere in the environment after leaving the cattery. They 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 seven-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. If any condition is found that leads to the demise of the kitten, the Breeder will provide a replacement kitten. This replacement will occur within the next three litters. The Buyer must make a reasonable effort to prevent the loss of life. What is “Reasonable” will be deemed by the Breeder.
  • 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.
  • 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 and maintain pet insurance for their kitten/cat.
  • Adults/Retirees are not covered by any health guarantees.

PERSONALITY GUARANTEE

  • The buyer will have six months with the kitten to decide if the kitten has a desirable personality. If the buyer determines that he/she is unhappy with the personality of the kitten then:
    • Buyer will return the kitten to the breeder, at buyer’s expense.
    • The kitten must be intact (not spayed/neutered) when it’s returned.
    • Breeder will replace the kitten within 12 months with another kitten. The replacement kitten will be between the age of 12 weeks old and the age of the original kitten when it was returned.
    • Buyer will pay for any delivery costs for the replacement kitten.
    • Breeder offers one replacement kitten per lifetime.

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 shelter, 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. They 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 and any other additional monies that have been paid.

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.