BlackMoon Mainecoon Cats & Kittens Contract
This contract will be fully enforced in the state of New York, county of residency of Blackmoon, and reproduced in the state that the buyer resides in and fully enforced to the letter of the law.
_____ (Initial) I, The Buyer, understands that this contract will be fully enforced in the state of New York, county of residency of BlackMoon Mainecoons and reproduced in the state that buyer resides in and fully enforced to the letter of the law.
Section 1: // Sale Conditions:
By signing the following contract I agree with the following sale conditions:
Since cat/kitten is a living animal, Breeder cannot guarantee a lifetime of health for this animal, nor that it will not contract some form of illness, fungus, virus, or parasites at some point in its lifetime. Therefore, this cat/kitten is being sold “as is”.
• Kitten must be seen within 3 days by a licensed veterinarian after pickup/delivery EXCEPT Sundays and Holidays. If kitten is not seen within the 3 days, Contract is void.
• The cat will not be denied necessary medical attention. If the owner is unsure whether the animal needs medical services, a vet will be contacted, the situation will be explained, and the vet’s advice will be acted upon.
• The cat will not be allowed outside.
• Kittens are extremely susceptible to many serious viruses and can become very ill and it is for these reasons we state in or
contract that you do not allow your kitten or cat outside except when transporting to the vet
• We cannot be held liable or responsible should they contract anything after leaving our cattery and this will void our
health guarantee. Additionally, should you allow the exposure of other diseased cats this will also void our health
guarantee as well.
• The cat will receive frequent and kind human attention and not be neglected or mistreated. Maine Coons love
attention!
• No cat/kitten from this cattery may be sold or given to an animal shelter, a pet store, abandoned, or given to a
laboratory!!
• If during this time your cat/kitten seems ill, it should be examined by your veterinarian. If the vet feels that the animal is
ill and that the illness was present prior to sale, the Breeder should be contacted at once, before any major treatment has begun (except in emergency situations). No veterinary fees will be reimbursed.
_____(Initials) Seller assumes no responsibility for this cat/kitten after it leaves the premises, and it then becomes the Buyers responsibility for all veterinary care, medical expenses, landlord disapproval, family disagreement, mortality, animal allergies, coccidiosis, internal and external parasites, fungus, or any other reason not specified in this document.
_____(initials) Kittens may stress with the change of location, diet, etc. This could consist of sneezing, runny eyes/nose or possible diarrhea. This is not serious and should go away in a few days on its own. During the initial adjustment period kittens do best when confined to a quiet room with carrier, food/ water, & litter box easily accessible
_____(initials)When you bring home your new kitten it is not advisable to allow them to interact with other animals immediately. They should be quarantined for a period of time until they are used to your home and a slow introduction is always recommended. Animals stress when going to their new home. It is a period of huge change for them.
_____(Initials)The Kitten/cat will NEVER BE DECLAWED.
_____(Initials) I understand the breeder will have first rights to take this kitten back at anytime due to unforeseen circumstances and you must contact the breeder first before attempting to give up or rehome this kitten.
Section 2 Deposit // Payment information:
• Deposit Amount: $500.00
• Waitlist deposits are subtracted from total Deposit, reminder of deposit due when litter is born.
• A deposit is required within 48 hours upon approval of the Kitten Application and will be able to choose available kitten or
placed of waitlist for next litter. Buyers will be placed in order on waitlist for future litters in order in which deposit is received.
Buyers placed first on the wait list will have pick of the litter and buyers in order of waitlist thereafter.
• Deposits are non-refundable and required to be placed on the waitlist. Once deposit is sent it will be applied toward the total
price of the kitten. Once deposit is received you are guaranteed kitten placement no longer than 8 months from date of deposit received. In the event for unforeseen circumstances the seller cannot provide a kitten in this timeframe, this is the only circumstance where buyer will be provided full refund of deposit.
Payment Information:
Deposit: Cash PayPal and Venmo are acceptable forms of payments for Deposits.
For Venmo and PayPal Payments: if using Friends & Family, no fees are charged.
Final and/or Multiple Payments: Cash, Venmo are acceptable for all other forms of payments.
Cash, or Venmo: @laura-676
Section 3:// Vaccinations:
Your kitten has received his or her first round of FVRCP vaccine and should receive the booster at your first vet appointment. They have also been dewormed.
If the cat is exposed to cats new to the household, we recommend it be vaccinated with a booster vaccine at six-month intervals. Buyer agrees not to board kitten until kitten has completed series of core vaccines which include FVRCP and rabies vaccines. If kitten has been boarded before vaccines have been completed contract is voided.
Cats can easily transmit the very common coronavirus (similar to the human cold) and in some 5% of cats, this virus can mutate into FIP, which is currently incurable, however treatments are available. Should your kitten contract the mutated form of FIP buyer will contact the breeder and will not put the kitten to sleep.
We recommend giving only the core vaccines which are the FVRCP and rabies vaccines and spacing out vaccines, not giving more than 1 vaccine at a time as this can be a lot on your kitten or cats’ immune system and cause a vaccine reaction.
We do not recommend the Feline Leukemia vaccine as there have been known to be severe side effects with it.
Section 4 : // Health Guarantee:
Our Health guarantee covers viral and bacterial diseases for 3 days after Buyer receives the kitten. The kitten is guaranteed free from life threatening genetic defects for 1 year from date of sale.
_____(Initials) The breeder’s liability will not exceed the replacement of the kitten in the event the kitten is diagnosed with life threatening genetic defects.
Section 4: // Non Disparagement Agreement/ No Negative Postings.
_____(Initial) I, The Buyer, understand that if I have any issues with my kitten/cat I will come to BlackMoon Mainecoons and not to talk to anyone else before going to the breeder regarding my concerns. BlackMoon MaineCoons cares very deeply about their kittens and the health of them and any issues need to be addressed with the breeder and give the breeder a chance to respond first and work out any issues
Section 5:// Alterations/Breeding
Kittens and cats purchased from BlackMoon Mainecoons MUST be altered at the expense of the Buyer.
Females, recommended age of 6-9 months, no later than 1 year from birth
This is our recommended age due to studies that show that removing hormones too early leads to health & bone issues later in life.
Males, recommended age of 7-10 months, no later than 1 year from birth
This is our recommended age due to studies that show that removing hormones too early leads to health & bone issues later in life.
_______ (Initial) I, the buyer understand that should I have my kitten spayed/neutered before the recommended age as stated in this contract, contract is void.
We, the signing parties, consider this document to be legally binding. All parties must initial any changes or additions to this contract.
Breeder/Seller: Laura Shanks
Email: blackmoonmainecoons@gmail.com Date: _____________________
Purchaser’s Name: ___________________________ Email: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
Signature: Laura Shanks, this serves as handwritten signature date submitted and reply verifying submission
Purchaser Signature: ___________________________________ Congratulations on your purchase of a BlackMoon MaineCoon!
