MunchRanch Kitten
Contract & Health Guarantee
1. This cat
or kitten is being purchased for
1. __Altered
pet 2. __Breeder 3.
__Show 4. __Show/breeder
2. No cash refund except as stated under in this Health
Guarantee.
3. Under no circumstances will this cat or kitten be sold,
leased or given away, to any pet shop, research laboratory or similar facility.
4. If for any reason the purchaser cannot keep the cat or
kitten for any reason, the cat or kitten must be returned to the seller or a
suitable, loving home.
5. Purchaser agrees not to declaw all 4 paws, or amputate
catÕs nails, or sever tendons and part of bone unless a veterinarian finds it
medically necessary.
6. Seller provides a Health Certificate from a licensed
veterinarian assuring good health if the cat is shipped to the buyer. If the
buyer picks up the kitten or cat, the seller will not provide a veterinary
certificate, although the health guarantee will still be honored, and a shot
record will be provided.
7. Seller guarantees kitten or cat to be free of external,
internal parasites (worms, fleas, ear mites, fungus, etc.)
8. If kitten arrives with any of these maladies and was not
notified previously, the seller will reimburse reasonable costs for medications
to treat such effects with a maximum reimbursement of $100. The costs will not
include veterinary office charges other than the cost of the medicine or
topical treatment. Reasonable costs are those costs that my veterinarian would
normally charge for the same treatment. It is unfortunate that some veterinary
hospitals or offices charge very high prices, but they will not be honored or
paid. No medication reimbursements will be paid if the cat is returned to the
seller under any circumstances. Maximum reimbursements will not exceed $100. If
your vet says that they want to do a series of tests, you will do it at your
own expense.
9. Seller guarantees kitten or cat to be free from disease. If
it is found that the kitten is very ill, or has any kind of disease, which is
not easily treatable, you need to contact me and arrange to send the kitten
back for a refund or another kitten. Ringworm is not considered an incurable
disease and is treatable.
FIP titers due to the Corona virus are not covered under this guarantee.
Herpes virus titers are not
covered because titers show up if the cats have ever been vaccinated, or
exposed to these viruses. We all know, and current research proves that titers
do not indicate a problem, nor indicate that there will ever be a problem. They
only indicate ÔexposureÕ and that could have been when vaccinated, or from
other felines. Titers can show that
probable immunities are developing.
Due to differing diets that owners choose to incorporate in the raising of the kittens, any kidney problems will not be considered as warrantable, unless it occurs before the kitten is 2 years old.
Kidney problems are not uncommon for
cats, so veterinarian advice is recommended on how to keep your kitten healthy,
including, but not limited to being too fat. That can cause kidney problems very quickly. A PKD diagnosis, resulting in death is
guaranteed for 2 years with a money back guarantee, or replacement, which ever
I decide. Shipping is not included in any money back guarantee. PKD cats can
live a longer than average life, but it can still kill. PKD is a genetic kidney
disease. Cysts grow on the kidneys and can cause them to fail if it gets too severe. Many cats with it
die from other causes before the PKD affects them. This is why it is imperative
to get a necropsy to determine the cause of death if you suspect there was a
genetic problem that caused it.
10. Because of the
nature of viruses, how they are contracted, and how they develop, especially
the Corona virus, death due to FIP is not covered unless the kitten dies within
a year of its birth. If that happens, the purchaser (you), at my discretion
will get another kitten at my expense, or a refund. However, proof that it died
of FIP must be from a veterinarian and it must state that is positively FIP and
not just a hunch. These tests can be drawn out and cost hundreds to thousands
of dollars, and are at your expense, so be careful who you choose to diagnose
the illnesses. There are several illnesses that look like FIP, and
unfortunately, some veterinarians tell you it is FIP because they do not really
know. It seems to be aÕ catch allÕ diagnosis because symptoms are similar to
other illnesses.
You must get in touch with me at the first sign of significant illness and not
wait until the cat has died, or is unjustly suffering. FIP cannot be positively
diagnosed with a live animal, unless new technology has been developed after
the time this contract was written.
11. This cat or kitten has been fed Royal Canin, Diamond dry
food, and Chicken Soup for the Cat LoverÕs Soul-dry food, IamÕs Hairball
formula, and at times, canned cat foods such as Special Kitty and Fancy Feast
with vitamins added. I also use a raw meat diet.
I use and recommend Kitty Bloom products. (Available on line at
kittybloom.com)
12. The purchaser will provide the cat or kitten with proper nutrition, vet care, vaccines, and human companionship, and will never mistreat, neglect, harm, or abandon it.
13. Purchaser agrees to provide the kitten or cat with a
clean, pleasant environment, conducive to good health and with adequate space
for exercise. This kitten or cat will primarily remain uncaged, except during
illness or for safety of the cat or kitten or her offspring. The cat or kitten
will never be allowed to roam outside. This invites diseases, fleas, danger,
and will cause the health guarantee to be rendered null and void. You may walk
the cat on a leash if it is supervised and kept from fear and harm.
14. Seller provides registration papers when applicable.
15. Pet purchases will need to have their kittens spayed or neutered by their 8th month of age.
Healthy kittens should have the
procedure done between 4 and 8 months of age.
The sooner it is done, the less
likely the males will want to spray.
Domestic Kitten Health
Guarantee
(Exotic cats are not
guaranteed)
Exotic
cats are not covered under this guarantee except for congenital defects.
Due to the nature of exotic cats, you will
purchase at your own risk, as I did. I do promise to make every effort to send
you a healthy kitten, free from any diseases or problems, as well as a health
certificate.
That is as far as the guarantee goes on a Serval kitten. There are just too
many things that could go wrong in the new environment that I cannot control. I
also will never sell a Serval kitten if there is ANY doubt in my mind that
there might be something wrong. If there is, I will tell you and let you make
the final decision, at your own risk.
*This kitten or cat is guaranteed to be of sound health upon
arrival. Its health is guaranteed for a period of 2 weeks from the purchase
(arrival) date IF vet checked within 5 days of arrival. Possible congenital
problems will be addressed later. It is recommended that the new cat or kitten
be in quarantine during this time. The kitten or cat must be taken to a
licensed veterinarian within the 5-day time frame for the health guarantee to
be honored. Do not give the kitten a FIP vaccination or the health guarantee
will be null and void.
*If it is found to be medically deficient with an untreatable
or life-threatening problem, it must be reported immediately to me, the seller.
Upon kitten or cats return, it will be replaced with another kitten or cat of
equal or comparable value, when one is available. This health concern must be
verified in writing by licensed vet and within the 5 day time period, and
cannot have been exposed to ANY other cats or kittens during this time. The
attending veterinarian may email me at any time: (lmunchrath@netzero.com).
*Unless we have been in contact prior to the 14 day guarantee
period, and have agreed to a return, the kitten or cat cannot be returned after
the 14 day guarantee period has expired and/or if it has been exposed to
another cat, which has not been currently tested for FelV and FIP and Herpes.
Titers are found in most all cats, and thus having titers is not an indication
of having FIP, Herpes, or ever getting FIP or Herpes. Cats or kittens testing
positive for titers do not constitute a sick animal, nor one that will
inevitably get FIP or Herpes. However, if the cat or kitten does develop FIP,
and all contractual agreements have been adhered to, and it has not been
exposed to any other cats, a refund, or a kitten or cat of equal or comparable
value will be offered, if this happens within a year of arrival. This will be
the breederÕs choice. Again, this is assuming the other details of this
contract have been honored, including such items as the kitten or cat has never
been allowed to roam outside, or has never been exposed to other cats that have
not been tested for FIP. This excludes any house pets that you already have
that are healthy, and they also have not been allowed to roam outside for any
period of time.
Exotic cats are NOT guaranteed against FIP, Herpes, or
FIP caused illnesses.
*If no comparable kitten or cat is available at time of
return, Seller has 1 year to furnish a replacement kitten or cat or refund
purchase price. ( Seller-BreederÕs choice) Seller will pay shipping on a
replacement cat or kitten.
*It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide immediate
vet care to any kitten or cat showing signs of illness or distress and failure
to do so will render any guarantee null and void.
*If veterinarian care is ignored or not applied as prescribed,
health guarantee becomes null and void and buyer forfeits all claims to a
replacement kitten, or refund, or reimbursement of medicines.
*If the kitten or cat dies within the guarantee period, despite medical treatment, compensation will be made ONLY if a licensed Veterinarian certifies the cause of death is not due to the buyerÕs negligence.
*This kitten or cat is guaranteed against congenital or
hereditary defects for 2 years from delivery date. Should it die within that
time as a direct result of congenital or hereditary defects, the kitten or cat
will be replaced at my, the breeder-sellerÕs expense, only if an appropriate
necropsy is performed by a licensed vet and vets certificate is provided as
proof of cause of death, and death is not due to anything caused or related to
buyer, buyers home, or anything buyer may have exposed to the kitten or cat. A
replacement kitten will come from the next available litter of kittens.
*If the veterinarian suspects HCM or PKD it must be screened
for the malady, and cannot just be diagnosed as HCM on suspicion, without
proper testing or screening. All of my cats that have come from Russia have
been tested and cleared of having HCM.
Both PKD and HCM can be detected with an ultrasound test, and PKD can be
tested by a DNA cheek swab.
*Replacement will be made with a kitten or cat of equal and
comparable value as available, at the discretion of the breeder when one is
available.
*If kitten or cat is sold as a breeder, seller guarantees that
you will get at least one litter, if after 2 years of attempting to breed a
queen or sire, successful fertilization does not take place, a replacement will
be made with a kitten or cat of comparable quality and value, as available, at
the discretion of the breeder.
*Important Notice*
*The kitten may not be returned to the seller unless prior
arrangements are made, and agreed on by the seller, as well as dates, times and
airlines, or means of shipping. Anyone returning a kitten without prior
agreement will do so at his/her own expense, and will void any and all health
agreements, as well as any chance of a refund, and/or replacement kitten, as
this would be completely irresponsible on the buyerÕs part and pose a risk to
the kitten. Anyone doing this does not deserve to have an animal in their
possession and will not get any kind of consideration, animal wise, or
monetarily, in the form of a replacement kitten, or reimbursement of any
nature.
*Due to many factors involved in rearing and caring for this
kitten or cat that are beyond the control of the seller, there are NO
guarantees on temperament. However, the Siberian by its nature is normally a
loving and extremely personable companion. Some may be shyer than others and I
make every effort to place the right kitten with the right family. Factors such
as loud children, threatening dogs, or stressful situations may change the
temperament of the kitten even though the kittens were raised with humans,
other animals, and distractions.
Declawing often changes the temperament
of the kitten/cat, and it is not recommended. These cats are very smart and can
be taught not to scratch furniture.
Declawing voids all warranties.
*This contract is legal and binding to all parties involved.
It applies ONLY the buyer and seller in this original transaction and is NOT
transferable to other parties.
*The buyer agrees to the terms and conditions of this contract
and to pay as stated.
*The purchaser nor the seller is bound to sign this contract
for it to be honored. In other words, you do not have to sign this contract in
order to purchase a kitten from me.
However, I do expect you to follow these
guidelines in order to be able to have this warranty/agreement honored. I intend to honor my end and expect you
to do the same. If it is too much to ask, then please find another breeder to
purchase a kitten from.
Signature
section
DOB of Kitten or Cat ___________________
Can be registered in TICA
CFA
Registration papers will be sent:
1.When they arrive from TICA or CFA
2. After proof of altering has been received
3. No papers will be sent
KittenÕs Parents Sire:______________________________________
Dam:
__________________________________________________
Vaccinations are on shot record
Purchaser ______________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________ E-mail
__________________________
Seller: Larry Munchrath
Address: 261 Van Zandt County Rd. 2924,
Eustace, TX 75124
Phone #:
903.887.6378
E-mail: lmunchrath@netzero.com
Price of kitten _____________________ Shipping __________- (Non refundable)
Amount of Deposit: ______________
Balance Due ____________________
Date __________________
PAID IN FULL _______________ Amount
________________________
Signature of Buyer _______________________________ Date
___________________
Signature of Seller _______________________________ Date ___________________
*If more than one kitten or cat has been purchased, only the signature section of this page needs to be duplicated, and not the entire contract.