Sales Contract for Maine Coon Kitten

  • Breeder guarantees that the cat being sold is a Pedigree Maine Coon cat. Reservation Fees are Non-Refundable. The balance is due 7 days prior to delivery of the kitten or in person at pickup. Final payments are paid via Cash, Zelle or Venmo (FRIENDS) ONLY. No credit cards or debit cards are accepted for final payment.
  • The kitten can go home between 11 and 12 weeks old. Unless otherwise agreed, there is a $50 daily boarding fee (maximum 30 days) after the kitten’s 12 week birthday. This does not include any applicable fees for vaccines or vet care. Pick up in Jacksonville FL [No Charge]. Delivery fees are NOT included in the purchase price.

Maine Coon Kittens [PETS]

  • If the kitten is purchased as  pet [NO BREEDING RIGHTS] then the 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.

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.
  • Kittens produced from the first generation Sassy Koonz lines can’t be sold for breeding.
  • 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; XRays must be evaluated by OFA and have a grading other than Excellent, Good or Fair] 
    • HCM; must be diagnosed via echocardiogram by a board certified cardiologist.

If either of these conditions are reported, 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 3 years of age, regardless of the production of kittens.

HEALTH GUARANTEES

  • The seller agrees to provide a Florida Certified Veterinarian Health certificate for kittens.
  • Breeder offers 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. In the event of demise, 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 first 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. Bacterial and/or viral infections are exempt. Proof of payment to the veterinarian must be provided to be reimbursed. Sassy Koonz has 30 days after proof of payment to reimburse the buyer.
  • Adults/Retirees are covered by the same health guarantee as kittens.

The buyer should take this kitten/cat to a veterinarian and have a complete health check within 48 business hours.. 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.

PERSONALITY GUARANTEE

  • The buyer will have until the kitten’s 6 month birthday 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 pays for delivery of new kitten, if applicable.
    • 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.

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. 
  • Breeder reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time prior to the kitten leaving the cattery. 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.