Our Contract
Purricoon Cattery                                        Herb & Brooke Berger
CFA Maine Coons Since
1980                                                                                                           
                     33357 Highway 98
                                                             Lillian, AL 36549
                                                             251-962-7369
                                                             purri_coon@yahoo.com

Purchaser’s Name  ___________________
Purchaser’s Address __________________
                 _________________________
Telephone  __________________________
Email         __________________________

Description of Cat or Kitten

Breed:  Maine Coon    Color  ____________
D.O.B.  __________    Sex:   ____________
Sire:   ___________     Dam:  ____________

Quality of Cat:

Show:  Can compete in cat shows with qualities valuable to a breeding
program.  Some finals expected, though this is dependent on how often
the cat is shown and against what competition.
Breeder/show:  Qualities valuable to a breeding program with show
potential.
Showable alter:  Show potential.  Purchaser agrees to a Neuter/Spay
Agreement.
Pet:  Companion animal only.  Purchaser agrees to a Neuter/Spay
Agreement and will not show or breed the cat.

The breeder guarantees that cats/kittens sold for show and breeding are
free from genetic defects and sterility.  If a cat/kitten sold for breeding
purposed proves to be sterile or is unable to reproduce at least one
viable litter of two kittens after being mated to two or more proven studs
or queens Breeder shall replace the cat with another of like quality and
value as soon as possible.  If the buyer chooses not to take a
replacement cat the breeder will refund 50% of the original purchase
price and the original breeding cat will be altered.  Cats sold with
breeding rights will only be bred with another registered pedigreed
Maine Coon.

Breeder and buyer agree to the purchase and sale of the described
animal for a purchase price of $_____ according to the terms and
conditions of this sales agreement.

Delivery shall be completed after the cat/kitten is at least 10 weeks of
age, delivery at breeder’s cattery unless otherwise agreed.  Breeder will
ship cats/kittens that are at least 16 weeks of age in a suitable container
at buyer’s expense.

Registration:  Registration shall be provided at delivery or as soon
afterwards as possible.  Registration will be with the Cat Fanciers
Association (CFA).
Health guarantee and conditions:  Breeder guarantees this cat is in
good health at the time of purchase.  This cat was examined by a
licensed veterinarian on _______ and no signs of contagious illness or
defect was found.  Breeder guarantees the health of this cat for 10
days.  THE CAT/KITTEN MUST BE EXAMINED BY A LICENSED
VETERINARIAN OF THE BUYER’S CHOICE WITHIN 5 DAYS OF
DELIVERY, EXCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, OR THIS
HEALTH GUARNATEE IS NULL AND VOID.  Should the buyer’s
veterinarian find illness and certify in writing that such illness was
contracted prior to the cat’s purchase the breeder will refund the
purchase price of the cat upon the return of the animal to the breeder or
replace the cat with another of equal value at the option of the buyer.  
After the expiration of the 10 day guarantee period the breeder will
replace the cat with another of equal value should the cat die within 6
months of purchase a result of a hereditary or genetically caused illness
and such illness is confirmed by a post-mortem performed by a
licensed veterinarian and the results provided in writing to the breeder.  
This guarantee is null and void if the FIP vaccine is administered to the
cat.  The breeder will not be liable for any amount exceeding the
purchase price of the cat.

Breeder’s cattery is negative for FIP and feline leukemia.  Prior to
delivery the cat has received immunizations for feline enteritis,
rhinotracheitis and calicivirus as recorded on the immunization record
provided at delivery.

If cat is sold as a pet or showable alter buyer agrees to provide for
surgical alteration by the age of 8 months.

Return of Cat/Transfer of Cat:  The future use of cats from breeder’s
cattery, particularly those sold for breeding or show purposes, affects
the reputation of the breeder and the breeder’s cattery.  This sale is to
buyer only.  Buyer agrees not to sell, give, or otherwise transfer cat to
any other person or entity, and agrees to contact breeder if unable or
unwilling to keep cat.  Breeder shall have the option of repurchasing cat
at the terms shown below or assisting in the placement of cat in a new
home.   If  returned within 14 days, 100% of the purchase price; 15-
30days, 90% refunded; 31-60 days, 50% refunded; 61-90 days, 25%
refunded; after 90 days, $50.00 refunded.  The above repurchase
prices are subject to reduction by any FeLV testing, shipping or
veterinary costs incurred by breeder for cat.  If cat is placed in a new
home the new buyer, recipient or transferee must agree to be subject to
the terms and conditions of this agreement and a signed copy shall be
provided to breeder.

Additional Agreements:
This cat will be kept clean, healthy and free from parasites.  The cat will
not be allowed to run free outside the home except on leash under
supervision or in an enclosed and covered area.  The cat will not be
sold or transferred except as provided above.  The cat will be fed a
nutritionally adequate diet and have fresh water available at all times.

Other Agreements:

Should buyer file to comply with the terms of this agreement the breeder
shall have the right to reclaim the cat and buyer shall waive any right,
title or interest in the cat, including signing the CFA registration slip
returning cat to breeder.  The buyer shall be responsible for any and all
costs incurred by breeder reclaiming cat, including but not limited to
shipping, veterinary costs, FeLV testing and legal fees.  Changes or
additions to this agreement shall be initialed by both parties.

I/we have read and understood, and agree to abide by the terms and
conditions of this sales agreement.  I/we consider this agreement to be
legally binding.  Jurisdiction for this contract will remain in Baldwin
County, Alabama.

________________________                                             
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Buyer                                                                 Breeder
________________________                                             
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Date                                                                                     Date