purchase agreement
There are two purposes to the purchase agreement. It is designed to spell out what you can expect when purchasing one of my kittens.
-All kittens will be microchipped prior to leaving my home
-All kittens will have a minimum of one set of kitten vaccines (usually two) prior to leaving my home.
-All kittens will be wormed before leaving my home.
-All kittens come with TICA registration papers & a written one year health guarantee.
The agreement also spells out what I expect of any family wanting to adopt one of my Bengal kittens.
-All kittens must be spayed/neutered by 6 months of age.
-All kittens must be kept indoors.
-Proof of spay/neuter MUST be mailed, emailed, or texted to me by the time your kitten is 6 months of age. It is not my responsibility to remind families of this.
-All kittens will be microchipped prior to leaving my home
-All kittens will have a minimum of one set of kitten vaccines (usually two) prior to leaving my home.
-All kittens will be wormed before leaving my home.
-All kittens come with TICA registration papers & a written one year health guarantee.
The agreement also spells out what I expect of any family wanting to adopt one of my Bengal kittens.
-All kittens must be spayed/neutered by 6 months of age.
-All kittens must be kept indoors.
-Proof of spay/neuter MUST be mailed, emailed, or texted to me by the time your kitten is 6 months of age. It is not my responsibility to remind families of this.
Q: Am I required to register my Bengal kitten with TICA? A: No, you will be given your registration papers the day you bring your kitten home but you are not required to register your kitten with TICA. (TICA is the equivalent of AKC with dogs)
Q: Should I always be given my TICA registration papers from any breeder I purchase a kitten from?
A: YES- TICA registration papers are the only proof your kitten is a purebred & registered kitten. Just because a breeder has registration papers on the parents does NOT mean your kitten can be registered with TICA. When a family purchases a pair of bengals as pets their offspring CANNOT be registered so be carful of this when searching for kittens. Breeders pay extra for breeding rights when they buy their Queens and Kings and kittens sold as pets do not have TICA breeding rights. Clarify this with your breeder when inquiring about a Bengal kitten. If a breeder wants to wait to give your registration papers on your kitten you can always ask to visualize the papers to prove they exist prior to bringing your kitten home.
A: YES- TICA registration papers are the only proof your kitten is a purebred & registered kitten. Just because a breeder has registration papers on the parents does NOT mean your kitten can be registered with TICA. When a family purchases a pair of bengals as pets their offspring CANNOT be registered so be carful of this when searching for kittens. Breeders pay extra for breeding rights when they buy their Queens and Kings and kittens sold as pets do not have TICA breeding rights. Clarify this with your breeder when inquiring about a Bengal kitten. If a breeder wants to wait to give your registration papers on your kitten you can always ask to visualize the papers to prove they exist prior to bringing your kitten home.
Below is a SAMPLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AURORALIGHTS BENGALS FAMILY PET PURCHASE AGREEMENT & HEALTH GUARANTEE
The following terms and conditions constitutes as a sales contract between Cathy Potter DBA (doing business as) AuroraLights Bengals hereafter referred to as the SELLER and , ___________________________________ hereafter referred to as the BUYER, regarding the following (COLOR)_____________Bengal kitten.
DOB:
MOM:
DAD:
Buyers printed name, address, and phone number below:
Name___________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Phone #_________________________________________________________________
Email address____________________________________________________________
These terms and conditions are entered into and agreed upon by both the Buyer and the Seller.
To all Michigan residents. A 6% Michigan Sales Tax applies to the price of the kitten. To determine the total price of the kitten plus tax simply take the price of the kitten X 1.06= price with tax included. You do NOT pay tax on shipping. Please fill in blanks below
1. This kitten is sold for the purchase price of $________ - deposit_____(min 300) + plus any applicable sales tax if Mi resident_____ or delivery charge of $350 if flying home______=_________(total due). THE FINAL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN CASH ONLY if the kitten is being picked up, please do not send cash through the mail !! If flying your kitten home I require a money order or cashiers check for final payment (paypal is an option if discussed with me first). This is not a receipt , a separate receipt will be given. Deposits are non-refundable unless the purchased kitten becomes ill, passes away, etc…
3. If this kitten is returned for a NON HEALTH related reason in the first week (ie I just changed my mind or my boyfriend is allergic), then seller will refund all money paid for the kitten minus the original $300 holding fee (or 300.00 if no deposit was paid). If the kitten is returned after 8 days but before 8wks then the kitten may be returned for half price minus any vet costs incurred by the breeder to treat any visible signs if sickness. If the kitten is returned after 57 days then the kitten must be returned to the seller at no cost to the seller.
4. If kitten is taken to the vet within three days of purchase (not counting purchase date) and is found to be unhealthy, kitten may be returned with a FULL REFUND, documentation by a licensed veterinarian including the kittens microchip number must be provided to seller. Any medical expenses that occur after kitten is in buyers possession is the sole responsibility of the buyer.
5. If kitten is found to have a genetic health problem which results in kittens’ death, then the kitten will be replaced with next available kitten of equal value that the buyer likes. This guarantee is for the first year of kittens’ life and must be supported by documentation by a licensed veterinarian. Buyer agrees to give kitten proper kitten immunizations which should be a series of 2 shots no more then 21-28 days apart, followed by a yearly booster. (or per your vets recommendation) Do not vaccinate for Feline Leukemia or FIP.
6 This kitten is being sold as a family pet and must NEVER be used for breeding. BUYER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER THAT INCLUDES THE KITTENS MICROCHIP NUMBER BY THE TIME KITTEN IS 6 MONTHS OLD, NOT 6 MONTHS FROM TIME OF PURCHASE. BASED ON THIS KITTENS DOB THIS DATE is 02/12/2016. Please do not just call to tell me, I need written proof from a licensed vet for my files via email or USPS. If buyer does not send proof of spay/neuter by the time the kitten is 7 months old, then the INTENT TO BREED WILL BE ASSUMED AND BUYER AGREES TO PAY SELLER AN ADDITIONAL $2500.00 (breeding price) + $500 for each kitten produced by the breeding, and is responsible for any and all costs involved in collecting this money. If the kitten dies during its spay/neuter it will be replaced by Seller with the next available kitten that buyer likes. Sometimes the seller will have kittens altered prior to leaving her home. If she chooses to do this, buyer agrees to pay seller $100 to cover the cost of the surgery.
7. The buyer agrees that under no circumstances will the kitten be resold or given away. If the buyer cannot keep this kitten for any reason the kitten must be returned to seller. Please refer to #3 of this purchase agreement. This kitten is NEVER ever to be placed in a animal shelter of any kind. If you cannot keep your kitten and cannot afford to fly it back to me, please email me. Because many vets send you to an emergency hospital after hours, please find a vet that will care for your kitten after hours and weekends. Emergency hospitals charge enormous rates for emergencies. Please try to find a vet who does their own after hour care for emergencies.
8. To the Sellers knowledge, this kitten is believed to have no serious life threatening defects and is in good health, immunized with 1 or 2 sets of kitten shots with an immunization record given to buyer, and has been wormed. This kitten is TICA registered and papers will be provided. This kitten does NOT have ear mites. This kitten does NOT have fleas. This kitten is NEVER to be kept as an outdoor cat. Buyer agrees to give kitten proper food and shelter. Breeder recommends a high quality cat food be fed to this kitten and fresh water be given with a clean bowl every day. If your family has a dog or an indoor outdoor cat, the breeder strongly suggests the kitten be put on Revolution every month. This is a topical liquid put on the cats neck once a month that will keep your kitten from contracting fleas or ear mites from any indoor/outdoor pets.
9. Families will have their kitten micro-chipped , this is something I do for all of my kittens’ families and it is free of charge. All I ask it that you remember to register the microchip to your name and address when you bring your kitten home. Waiting until your kitten is lost or stolen is waiting too late. If your kitten should become lost prior to registering your microchip, please call AVID and they will place your kitten on their “hot list” while you mail in your registration for the microchip.
10. This is a legal contract! Please read it carefully before signing. Any violation of this contract will result in a $2500 fine. Any actions taken by the Seller against Buyer will be the responsibility of the Buyer should Seller be forced to take court action for any reason. This agreement shall be deemed to be executed in the State of Michigan, and in the City of Grandville. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the performance of this agreement shall be settled and enforced in the State of Michigan and in the City of Grandville. Buyer agrees to this no matter the distance.
IF THIS KITTEN DIES PRIOR TO BEING SPAYED/NEUTERED AND THE DEATH WAS NON HEALTH RELATED, KITTEN MUST BE TAKEN TO A VET WITH A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF KITTENS DEATH AND A STATEMENT FROM YOUR VET THAT THE KITTEN WAS SCANNED WITH THE MICROCHIP NUMBER VARIFIED.
As indicated by my signature below, I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions listed above.
_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Buyer DATE SIGNED
_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Seller DATE SIGNED
Cathy Potter
Potter.c@comcast.net
616-581-1766
Please print two copies of this purchase agreement. Mail one signed copy to me along with a photo copy of your drivers license. Bring the second copy with you when you pick up your kitten for me to sign. If your kitten flies home, I will send a signed copy back. Please email me with any questions/concerns you may have. Thank you, Cathy Potter
The following terms and conditions constitutes as a sales contract between Cathy Potter DBA (doing business as) AuroraLights Bengals hereafter referred to as the SELLER and , ___________________________________ hereafter referred to as the BUYER, regarding the following (COLOR)_____________Bengal kitten.
DOB:
MOM:
DAD:
Buyers printed name, address, and phone number below:
Name___________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Phone #_________________________________________________________________
Email address____________________________________________________________
These terms and conditions are entered into and agreed upon by both the Buyer and the Seller.
To all Michigan residents. A 6% Michigan Sales Tax applies to the price of the kitten. To determine the total price of the kitten plus tax simply take the price of the kitten X 1.06= price with tax included. You do NOT pay tax on shipping. Please fill in blanks below
1. This kitten is sold for the purchase price of $________ - deposit_____(min 300) + plus any applicable sales tax if Mi resident_____ or delivery charge of $350 if flying home______=_________(total due). THE FINAL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN CASH ONLY if the kitten is being picked up, please do not send cash through the mail !! If flying your kitten home I require a money order or cashiers check for final payment (paypal is an option if discussed with me first). This is not a receipt , a separate receipt will be given. Deposits are non-refundable unless the purchased kitten becomes ill, passes away, etc…
- Unless the deposit is sent using paypal, the purchase agreement must be printed and mailed to seller using 2-3 day priority mail.Once the tracking number is sent to Seller the kitten will be considered “on hold” for the buyer and will not be offered to any other families. (2-3 day priority cost about $4).
- Paypal may be used for deposit of $300 or less per kitten only.
- A 3% fee must be added onto any paypal payment (paypal charges this fee)
- Any money paid to seller using paypal must never be reversed for any reason unless buyer has written consent from seller prior to reversing the money.
- If there is a dispute between seller and buyer that cannot be resolved, buyer agrees to settle the dispute by deferring to #10 of this agreement.
3. If this kitten is returned for a NON HEALTH related reason in the first week (ie I just changed my mind or my boyfriend is allergic), then seller will refund all money paid for the kitten minus the original $300 holding fee (or 300.00 if no deposit was paid). If the kitten is returned after 8 days but before 8wks then the kitten may be returned for half price minus any vet costs incurred by the breeder to treat any visible signs if sickness. If the kitten is returned after 57 days then the kitten must be returned to the seller at no cost to the seller.
4. If kitten is taken to the vet within three days of purchase (not counting purchase date) and is found to be unhealthy, kitten may be returned with a FULL REFUND, documentation by a licensed veterinarian including the kittens microchip number must be provided to seller. Any medical expenses that occur after kitten is in buyers possession is the sole responsibility of the buyer.
5. If kitten is found to have a genetic health problem which results in kittens’ death, then the kitten will be replaced with next available kitten of equal value that the buyer likes. This guarantee is for the first year of kittens’ life and must be supported by documentation by a licensed veterinarian. Buyer agrees to give kitten proper kitten immunizations which should be a series of 2 shots no more then 21-28 days apart, followed by a yearly booster. (or per your vets recommendation) Do not vaccinate for Feline Leukemia or FIP.
6 This kitten is being sold as a family pet and must NEVER be used for breeding. BUYER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SPAY/NEUTER THAT INCLUDES THE KITTENS MICROCHIP NUMBER BY THE TIME KITTEN IS 6 MONTHS OLD, NOT 6 MONTHS FROM TIME OF PURCHASE. BASED ON THIS KITTENS DOB THIS DATE is 02/12/2016. Please do not just call to tell me, I need written proof from a licensed vet for my files via email or USPS. If buyer does not send proof of spay/neuter by the time the kitten is 7 months old, then the INTENT TO BREED WILL BE ASSUMED AND BUYER AGREES TO PAY SELLER AN ADDITIONAL $2500.00 (breeding price) + $500 for each kitten produced by the breeding, and is responsible for any and all costs involved in collecting this money. If the kitten dies during its spay/neuter it will be replaced by Seller with the next available kitten that buyer likes. Sometimes the seller will have kittens altered prior to leaving her home. If she chooses to do this, buyer agrees to pay seller $100 to cover the cost of the surgery.
7. The buyer agrees that under no circumstances will the kitten be resold or given away. If the buyer cannot keep this kitten for any reason the kitten must be returned to seller. Please refer to #3 of this purchase agreement. This kitten is NEVER ever to be placed in a animal shelter of any kind. If you cannot keep your kitten and cannot afford to fly it back to me, please email me. Because many vets send you to an emergency hospital after hours, please find a vet that will care for your kitten after hours and weekends. Emergency hospitals charge enormous rates for emergencies. Please try to find a vet who does their own after hour care for emergencies.
8. To the Sellers knowledge, this kitten is believed to have no serious life threatening defects and is in good health, immunized with 1 or 2 sets of kitten shots with an immunization record given to buyer, and has been wormed. This kitten is TICA registered and papers will be provided. This kitten does NOT have ear mites. This kitten does NOT have fleas. This kitten is NEVER to be kept as an outdoor cat. Buyer agrees to give kitten proper food and shelter. Breeder recommends a high quality cat food be fed to this kitten and fresh water be given with a clean bowl every day. If your family has a dog or an indoor outdoor cat, the breeder strongly suggests the kitten be put on Revolution every month. This is a topical liquid put on the cats neck once a month that will keep your kitten from contracting fleas or ear mites from any indoor/outdoor pets.
9. Families will have their kitten micro-chipped , this is something I do for all of my kittens’ families and it is free of charge. All I ask it that you remember to register the microchip to your name and address when you bring your kitten home. Waiting until your kitten is lost or stolen is waiting too late. If your kitten should become lost prior to registering your microchip, please call AVID and they will place your kitten on their “hot list” while you mail in your registration for the microchip.
10. This is a legal contract! Please read it carefully before signing. Any violation of this contract will result in a $2500 fine. Any actions taken by the Seller against Buyer will be the responsibility of the Buyer should Seller be forced to take court action for any reason. This agreement shall be deemed to be executed in the State of Michigan, and in the City of Grandville. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the performance of this agreement shall be settled and enforced in the State of Michigan and in the City of Grandville. Buyer agrees to this no matter the distance.
IF THIS KITTEN DIES PRIOR TO BEING SPAYED/NEUTERED AND THE DEATH WAS NON HEALTH RELATED, KITTEN MUST BE TAKEN TO A VET WITH A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF KITTENS DEATH AND A STATEMENT FROM YOUR VET THAT THE KITTEN WAS SCANNED WITH THE MICROCHIP NUMBER VARIFIED.
As indicated by my signature below, I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions listed above.
_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Buyer DATE SIGNED
_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Seller DATE SIGNED
Cathy Potter
Potter.c@comcast.net
616-581-1766
Please print two copies of this purchase agreement. Mail one signed copy to me along with a photo copy of your drivers license. Bring the second copy with you when you pick up your kitten for me to sign. If your kitten flies home, I will send a signed copy back. Please email me with any questions/concerns you may have. Thank you, Cathy Potter