*Adequate indoor sanitary facilities will provided. Under no circumstances will this cat be allowed to run loose out doors except on a lead or leash under strict supervision or in an enclosed area.
*Under NO circumstances will the cat be declawed. The cat will be provided with a proper scratching post. Cats that are declawed tend to defend themselves by biting and develop other inappropriate behaviors.
*If purchased as a pet, this cat will altered between the age of six months and one year if purchased as kitten or within 30 days if purchased as an adult. This contract when signed guarantees this cat will not be used for breeding or for stud.
*Under no Circumstances will this cat be sold, leased or given to any pet shop, research facility or animal shelter.
*This cat will be groomed regularly and will be vaccinated annually. If any major health problems arise the breeder will be informed. This cat will not be denied veterinary treatment as needed.
*This cat will be kept in a home-like environment and not be subjected to unnecessary confinements. When confinement is necessary it will be in a ventilated and sanitary conditions of a reasonable size for a cat of this size.
* If for any reason the Buyer becomes unable or unwilling to keep the Cat and provide the Cat with proper food, shelter and medical attention, agrees to return the Cat to the Breeder, with no reimbursement or refund to Buyer, or to allow Breeder to assist in placing the Cat. The Cat will not be transferred from one owner to another without written permission of Breeder.
*If this cat is found to be neglected or in ill health for any length of time the buyer will surrender the cat unconditionally to the care of the breeder.
*Due to the social nature of the Maine Coon Cat the buyer agrees to and promises to provide frequent, kind and loving attention.
*The breeder will be contacted at least twice during the first year and annually after that and advised of the development of the cat, including photographs in order to allow evaluation of the breeding program.
*If purchased for breeding this cat will only be bred to purebred registered Maine Coon Cats. Any kittens born to this cat must be six months old before the cat is bred again unless approval of the breeder is given and she must be one year old before the birth of her first litter.
*The breeder will be contacted at least twice during the first year and annually after that and advised of the development of the cat, including photographs in order to allow evaluation of the breeding program.
*During times of stress, such as going to a new home, cats can exhibit a variety of symptoms that are usually short in duration such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, diarrhea and/or constipation. If the veterinarian feels the condition was present prior to the sale the breeder should be contacted prior to any treatment beginning.
*This cat will arrive with a full set of vaccinations and the appropriate documentation of such.
*This cat/kitten is in excellent health, and free of parasites. If within 7 days of delivery, a veterinarian finds and certifies otherwise the reasonable fees necessary to correct the problem will be refunded (not to exceed 75% of the purchase price) or the cat will be returned to the breeder. Veterinary fees will only be refunded with the presentation of a letter from the veterinarian and the receipts itemizing the fees. The letter must be signed by the veterinarian, on the veterinarian’s letterhead and must fully describe the cat condition and the treatment.
*The buyer will receive the appropriate registration forms as soon as possible. The buyer will be responsible for any costs to register this cat/kitten in their own name.
*To best of my knowledge this cat is fertile and free of genetic problems relating to fertility. Cat guarantee does not apply to illnesses or injury that could cause infertility. If sold as a breeding female and she fails to produce live kittens after three breeding with proven males the difference between breeding price and pet price will refunded. To receive this refund there must be documentation of the three studs, documentation of the breeding re: dates, locations and copies of registration of kittens sired by the stud.
*Purchaser agrees to have this cat x-rayed by a licensed veterinarian, and evaluated by OFA for Hip Dysplasia prior to breeding. If cat has developed hip dysplasia as determined by OFA evaluation the purchaser agrees to notify the breeder and the cat will be immediately altered. Under NO Circumstances is this Cat to be BRED if found to be DYSPLASTIC. The breeder will not be obligated to offer a replacement if the preliminary OFA evaluation is not obtained prior to the first breeding. Purchaser agrees to repeat the x-rays for final OFA evaluation within 30 days of cat’s turning two years of age. Copies of the preliminary and final OFA evaluations will be forwarded to the breeder. X-ray and evaluation costs are the purchaser’s responsibility.
REPLACEMENT GURARANTEE: Replacement is limited to the cat only and does not include vet. fees, tests, carrier or shipping. A replacement will be offered as soon as a kitten of equal or better quality is available in cases of death from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or other inheritable condition or in the case of hip dysplasia, provided preliminary OFA evaluation was obtained as required and no litters have been produced by this cat. This health guarantee is restricted to age one as any serious health conditions if present should present themselves by this time.
Other Conditions:
*The Buyer’s signature indicates that they have read, understand and agree to all contractual obligations.
*Misrepresentation on the part of the Buyer with regard to any provision of this contract, or the conditions and lifestyle that this Cat will be provided with are grounds for immediate repossession by the Breeder, with no refund or reimbursement to the Buyer.
Date:
Buyer(s) signature:___________________________________________
Breeder’s signature__________________________________________
WE THE ABOVE SIGNED CONSIDER THIS DOCUMENT TO BE LEGALLY BINDING.
CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THIS CONTRACT MUST BE INITIALED BY ALL PARTIES
HookedonCoons Pet Adoption Questionnaire
Thank you for your interest in one of my Maine Coon kittens or retired adult cat. I make every effort to match the kittens or cats with the best family or individual for that particular kitten or cat. In order to determine the best match I ask that you please complete the following questionnaire. All responses will remain COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Please return this document as an attachment to an email to hukncoon@telus.net or by snail mail contact me for my address.
1 State your name, address, phone numbers and e-mail address (es).
2 What is the best time and method of contacting you? What is the second best time and method of contacting you?
3 Why are you interested in a Maine Coon? Were you looking for a pet/companion, show alter, or a breeding cat? List everything that applies.
4 When would you like to get a cat?
5 Would you prefer a male or a female or does the sex of the cat not make a difference?
6 Would you accept a cat that is different from the sex that you requested if that was all that was available at the time kittens are available?
7 What color/pattern cat were you interested in? Would you accept a different color/pattern?
8 Would you like a kitten, retired breeder, or a potential show cat?
9 Is the cat to be a pet for you or a gift for someone else?
11 How much time would the cat spend alone each day?
12 Where would the cat spend its day? Where would it spend its night?
13 Who would be the primary caretaker of the cat?
14 Is there any one in your house that does not want a cat?
15 Describe any additional requirements you have in a Maine Coon kitten.
16 If you rent, will your landlord allow pets? Would your landlord provide a letter stating that he/she allows pets?
17 If you belong to a home or condominium association, does your association allow pets?
18 List all the pets in your home along with a description of the pet, their personality, and their age.
19 Have you ever owned a cat before? (if so, how long and what happened to the cat)
20 Do you have cats living with you now? If so, how many? What breed? How old? Are they altered? Are they de-clawed? Are they in good health? What kind of cat food do you feed? Are they current with their vaccinations? Are they indoors only? If kept indoors, how often do you clean litter boxes?
21 Do you currently have a veterinarian? May we provide you with a veterinarian reference form for you to have your vet complete and forward to us?
22 How did you hear about us? Cat show, newspaper ad, referred by someone (who?).
Feel free to add any other comments that you'd like to share about yourself or why you think you could provide the ideal home for one (or more) of my kittens.
I cannot guarantee a cat/kitten to everyone that fills out and responds to this questionnaire. It is simply a form designed to help me evaluate potential owners and their environments for the placement of my cats/kittens
If you are interested in one of my kittens you may copy and paste this questionnaire on to your word processing program and fill in the questions from there.
