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This contract applies only to
the Buyer and Seller
The transaction represented by this contract is between Deborah
Cadigan-Little, dba Asian Bamboo Bengals of Ramona, CA, as seller, and the
designated purchaser/buyer. The terms, conditions, and responsibilities of
any and all parties cannot be transferred to any other party. The contract
is executed in Ramona, CA and is subject to the laws of the State of
California where any and all enforcement actions of this agreement shall be
executed.
Isolate the kitten for a period not less than 14 days.
The new kitten must be isolated from other pets, especially other cats, for
not less than 14 days. One reason for this is to be sure that any infectious
disease has time to manifest itself in the new kitten, or other pets, before
they are introduced. Another reason, and a very good one, is that it allows
for a period of time in which you and your kitten may bond. The kitten will
then be more secure when introduced to the larger household. Please note
that failure to do this will render all guarantees null and void.
Have the kitten examined by a certified veterinarian
within 72 hours of the kitten arriving at Buyers home.
Our kittens are guaranteed to be of sound health, at the time of sale, and
for a period of 72 hours. You must have the kitten examined by a certified
veterinarian within 72 hours of the kitten arriving at Buyers home. Please
note that failure to do this will render all guarantees null and void. If
the kitten is found to be ill, during that time (1st 72 hours), it must be
reported immediately, with confirmation from a certified veterinarian. If
the condition is treatable, Asian Bamboo Bengals will reimburse for
reasonable and customary veterinary medical charges. If the kitten is found
to be medically deficient with an un-treatable or life-threatening condition
steps will be taken to provide for the return of the kitten. Upon the
return/demise of the ill kitten, a replacement kitten of equal value will be
provided as soon as nature permits, hopefully within 6 months.
Our kittens are guaranteed against any congenital defects for one
year.
Should the kitten die or become ill during that time, as a result of a
congenital defect, the kitten will be replaced with another of equal value
as soon as nature permits, hopefully within 6 months. Replacement is
dependent upon the return or demise of the kitten. This will be done ONLY
with a certified veterinarian's certificate of necropsy and cause of death,
in the event of death, or certification of specific congenital illness or
defect.
Provide proper vaccinations for the kitten on a
schedule determined to be proper by a certified veterinarian.
It is essential that your kitten be vaccinated and
checked for parasites (internal and external) on a schedule prescribed by a
certified veterinarian. You will be provided a medical record for the kitten
along with other paperwork. Be sure to review the medical record with your
veterinarian and get a recommendation for follow-up.
Maintain the kitten as an indoor-only pet,
This provision will be strictly enforced.
Do not allow the kitten outside unless on a leash or
contained within a secure, fenced area designed and constructed to ensure
the kitten's safety and health, and that prevents escape and disallows other
animals from entry. There are very few breeders who will sell to a household
that lets the cat run outside - even just a little bit. There is the risk of
cars, dogs, wild animals and even cruel humans. The major cause of death for
cats is the automobile (getting hit by a car or consuming anti-freeze).
A safe alternative is to give your kitten access to
the outdoors but in a controlled environment. Create an enclosed outdoor
area for your cat to play in once each day, or teach him to walk on a leash
and harness. Either option will allow him access to the outdoors in a
controlled, safe manner. After all, you have invested a great deal of time,
emotion, and money in your new kitten - why take the risk of serious injury,
disease, death, or loss to a dishonest person?
Provide a safe and healthy environment for this
kitten.
This should go without saying. The major problem is
that well-meaning pet owners often do not realize potential dangers in the
home. As a responsible pet owner, you can take a few simple steps that will
go a long way toward keeping your pet healthy and happy. Pet proofing your
home can lower the risk of a serious pet accident occurring. A pet owner
needs to be aware of several potential dangers. Poisons in the home that can
kill or seriously injure your pet include some kinds of house plants,
pesticides, and medications. Low electrical cords are extremely hazardous
when chewed. Keep harmful objects out of your kitten's reach. A little
prevention may be just enough to avoid a tragedy from happening in your
home.
Keep the kitten clean, well-fed with nutritious food;
clean, fresh water; and provide the kitten with plenty of attention.
Owning any animal means being responsible for
providing appropriate and humane care. Of course you are expected to provide
the kitten with adequate food, water, and access to a hazard-free area for
play and never cage except for travel, health, showing or similar reasons.
Never have any of the kitten's paws de-clawed.
This provision will be strictly enforced.
Scratching is a natural behavior of cats and they may
be defenseless without full use of their claws if they, either intentionally
or unintentionally, go outdoors. Because scratching is a normal behavior,
and one which cats are highly motivated to display, it is unrealistic for
owners to try to prevent their cats from scratching. Unfortunately, many cat
owners simply choose to declaw their cat(s) instead of resolving the
scratching problems by redirecting the behavior onto acceptable objects.
More on that later, but first, consider the following: Declawing is an
elective surgical procedure that is without benefit to the cat. Declawing is
an irreversible surgical procedure performed by a veterinarian while the cat
is under general anesthesia. Hospitalization for 1-2 days may be required.
As the back feet are rarely used for scratching, the front feet are usually
the only ones declawed. A cat's toe has three bones; the claw grows from the
end of the last bone. In declawing, the veterinarian amputates the end
section of the last bone, along with the claw. This removes the claw and
prevents it from growing back. The toe is then sewn shut with absorbable
sutures or closed with surgical skin glue, and each paw is bandaged snugly
to control bleeding. Why would any cat lover want to put their precious
loved one through this unnecessary procedure?
Provide immediate medical care if the
cat/kitten shows signs of illness or distress.
That cute little kitten stole your heart and now he's
part of your family. You love him to death, but remember -- you are
responsible and taking care of your cat is a year round duty. You should
keep a detailed medical file on each pet to remind you when vaccines are due
and when the last fecal sample was checked. Your kitten can't tell you how
it's feeling so you must familiarize yourself with its normal behavior. That
way you will know when they are sick.
The annual physical is probably the most overlooked health need for cats. It
is not enough to take your cat to a veterinarian when a health problem
already exists. Preventive vaccinations and early detection of diseases are
the keys to successfully treating your pet.
Notify Asian Bamboo Bengals if, for any reason, you
can no longer keep this kitten in your home.
If, within the first 30 days, the kitten needs to be
returned for other than kitten related health problems (as stated above),
including but not restricted to any human allergies or pet conflicts, a
fifty percent (50%) refund of the purchase price (but not shipping costs)
will be returned to you after the kitten is returned to Asian Bamboo Bengals
at your expense and the kitten is determined to be in good health.
After 30 days, if the kitten needs to be re-homed, it is required that the
you contact Asian Bamboo Bengals for assistance in, and approval of, the
relocation. No relocation may occur without the expressed, written consent
of Asian Bamboo Bengals. Please note the following restrictions.
Never sell, lease, lend, give, or abandon the kitten
to a shelter, pound, pet store, animal humane organization, veterinarian,
researcher organization, or any similar organization, institution, or
person.
This provision will be strictly enforced.
Asian Bamboo Bengal kittens are placed in what, at the
time, is believed to be a responsible, cat-loving, home. However, sometime
events occur that make it impossible for the cat to remain in the home. It
is required that the you contact Asian Bamboo Bengals for assistance in the
relocation of the cat to another responsible, cat-loving home. Please note
that failure to do this will be considered a breach of the terms and
conditions of this contract and trigger the remedies specified.
Never neglect or abuse this kitten.
It is regrettable that this condition must be
included, however, experience has shown that some people do not understand
their responsibilities as a cat owner, and so we include it for the sole
protection of the cat. Neglect shall include, but is not limited to: being
left alone without human companionship for periods in excess of 72 hours;
lack of proper sanitary facilities; poor diet; poor health, and otherwise
poor condition. Mistreatment shall include, but is not limited to: lack of
proper food, lack of water and physical abuse.
Make provision for the care of the kitten in case the
you should die or otherwise become unable to care for the kitten.
Pets usually have shorter lives than humans so it is
natural that we give little thought to what would happen to our kitten
should something happen to us. But what if you are the one who becomes ill
or incapacitated, or who dies first? You should give this very careful
thought and then talk with the person(s) that you wish to assume
responsibility for the cat(s) should you no longer be able to care for them.
Upon their agreement you should then inform other members of your family and
friends and put it in writing.
Abide by the return privileges as stated herein.
The kitten cannot be returned after the first 72 hours
if it has been exposed to other animals that have not been currently
vaccinated for FeLV and FIV. Please refer to the Health Guarantee for more
information.
Abide by the breach of contract terms as stated
herein. This
provision will be strictly enforced.
If at any time you are determined to be in breach of
any of the terms and conditions stated herein, the Seller reserves the legal
right to remove the animal from the premises and the buyer will surrender
the cat/kitten alive, any and all progeny alive together with appropriate
papers to the Seller unconditionally and without compensation or refund and
pay the seller a non-punitive sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to
defray costs of material, time and talent involved in the recovery.
DECLARATION: I, __________________________________ have read these Terms &
Conditions and discussed them with dba Asian Bamboo
Bengals. I understand these terms and conditions and agree that they are
reasonable and customary and it is my intention to abide by them in both
word and spirit.
Signed: ________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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