Health Guarantee & Contract Terms
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___ * Breeder guarantees the health of the above mentioned kitten/cat for 3 days from the date of delivery. Buyer is to have this kitten/cat examined within 3 days by a licensed veterinarian. Failure to do so will result in this health agreement being null and void. Buyer should be aware that during times of stress, such as moving to a new home, being shipped by plane, or meeting new people and animals, cats can exhibit a variety of symptoms, such as sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, lack of appetite, constipation, or diarrhea. This is completely normal and usually of short duration.
___ * Buyer is responsible for all veterinary costs once he/she takes ownership of the kitten/cat, unless this kitten/cat is found to be ill within the above mentioned 3 day time frame. If this kitten/cat is found to be in ill health within the first 3 days, breeder will pay reasonable fees for medication and/or treatment.
____* This kitten/cat is guaranteed against genetic defects. If the cat dies an untimely death within the first year of ownership due to a genetic defect, breeder agrees to replace this kitten/cat with a kitten of equal value at such time as one becomes available. Buyer must provide proof from a licensed vet that the death was due to a genetic defect.
___ * Buyer agrees that if for any reason they cannot keep the kitten/cat that they must contact the breeder, for 1st option on taking this kitten /cat back. Under no circumstances will this cat/kitten ever be abandoned, given to any pet shop, humane society, pound, shelter, research facility, or euthanized for behavioral problems.
____ * If this kitten/cat is found to be malnourished, abused, neglected, or unattended outdoors, the buyer will surrender this kitten/cat to this breeder unconditionally.
____ * Buyer promises that this cat/kitten will be an INDOOR ONLY pet.
____ * Buyer agrees that the cat/kitten will NEVER BE DECLAWED. All guarantees are voided if the kitten/cat is declawed.
____ * Buyer agrees not to permit this kitten/cat to be given the FIP (Feline Infectious Peritontis)
vaccination. Recent reports show this vaccine is ineffective and may actually predispose your pet to the disease. FIP is currently under research and hopefully an effective vaccine and/or cure will be developed soon.
____ * Buyer understands that Feline Infectious Peritontis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline coronavirus. The coronavirus is as common in cats as the common cold is in humans and normally not dangerous at all. Cats infected with coronavirus generally do not show any symptoms and it resolves itself just like the common cold. However, in a small percentage of cats infected with the coronavirus, either by mutation or an anomaly of the immune response, the infection progresses into clinical FIP. Once a cat develops clinical FIP the disease is progressive and almost always fatal. There is no definitive tool for detecting FIP in live cats at this time and there is no cure. Just because a cat tests positive for coronavirus it does not mean that it has or ever will develop FIP. Because the coronavirus is so prevelant in domestic cats it is impossible to guarantee against it or FIP. HOWEVER, as a courtesy the breeder will cover your new kitten for two months from the date of delivery, against death due to FIP if the diagnosis is confirmed by a liscensed vet by necropsy or written statement that the cat exhibited all signs and symptoms of a death due to FIP. In this unfortunate event the breeder agrees to replace this kitten/cat with a kitten of equal value at such time as one becomes available.
Other/Notes:
By his/her signature below, buyer indicated his/her full agreement to and understanding of the terms and conditions contained within this sales contract.
Signature of Buyer: ____________________________ Date: __________
Signature of Breeder: ___________________________ Date: __________
Kristin L. DuBois
311 W. Mason St. Polo, IL 61064
kristin@blueskycats.com (815) 946-2182