Lyndsey Nelson and Darlington Cattery, hereinafter referred to as the SELLER, and: ______________________________________________________

Here inafter referred to as the BUYER , have entered into a legal agreement for the purchase and sale of one PET/ BREEDER/SHOW Quality kitten:________________________________________________________
Date of Birth:__________________________________________________
Description of Cat:______________________________________________

The Seller guarantees that:

1) That to the best of her knowledge the cat/ kitten purchased by the buyer is in good health and has been checked by a veterinarian..

2) If the buyer is not satisfied with the cat for ANY reason, health or otherwise, the Seller will reimburse the purchase price of the cat, upon return, within 10 days of the original date of sale and at the expense of the Buyer.

3) The Seller offers a lifetime guarantee covering any fatal inherited defects. The Seller will replace the cat, free of charge, with another cat of equal quality at the earliest possible time after the demise of the original cat. Official veterinary medical documentation from a veterinary pathologist is required in order for this term to be considered valid.

4) That the Cat/Kitten is from registered, purebred stock, as follows SIRE:_______________________________________________ DAM:_______________________________________________

It should be understood that if the decision is made by the BUYER to administer any vaccines for Feline Leukemia virus, FIV or FIP to this cat, any and all written contracts or agreements are null and void. These vaccinations are not reccomended for indoor cats from FeLK, FIP and FIV negative catteries.

The BUYER Agrees:

1) To pay all shipping, brokerage and quarantine fees incurred during shipment of the cat.

2) Not to surgically declaw the cat.

3) To accept full responsibility for the lifelong care of the cat including care and well being providing prompt veterinary care if needed.

4) To notify the seller prior to the re-homing of the cat. The Seller has final approval over any potential home the cat is to placed in.

5) That the cat shall be an indoor pet and will not be allowed to roam free outdoors unattended. Outdoor cats are at risk from disease, theft, cars and wildlife.

6) The cat may not be given, sold or otherwise transferred to a pet store, animal shelter or research facility under any circumstances.

7) The Seller maintains the right to make periodic, unannounced home visits to ensure the well being of the cat.

8) The Buyer further agrees to follow any additional stipulations outlined on page two of this contract.

9) The Buyer understands and agrees that breech of any term of this contract is grounds for repossession of the cat and possible civil action.

SELLER'S Signiture:_____________________________________________
BUYER'S Signiture:______________________________________________
BUYER'S Address:______________________________________________

PET: If the Cat is being purchased as a pet, it may not be used for breeding. The Buyer agrees to have the cat spayed/ neutered at the earliest date considered safe by the Buyers Veterinarian, but not later than one year of age. Prior to this, the Buyer agrees to take reasonable care to prevent the accidental breeding of or by this cat. The Buyer must provide a Veterinary Certificate of Spay or Neuter once the procedure is done. Once the spay/ neuter certificate is received the Seller will provide all necessary litter registration documents for the registration of the cat in TICA (The International Cat Association). The cost of such registration is the responsibility of the Buyer. In the event that the cat is not spayed/ neutered by one year of age, as stipulated in this contract, the Seller reserves the right to demand immediate return of the cat. At the SELLERS discretion, and provided that the cat does not display any faults that would preclude it’s use as a breeder, an alternative agreement may be entered into for the purchase of the animal as a whole cat. If the Buyer does not wish to alter this cat, and if the Seller agrees that the cat is of breeding quality, the Seller may provide the necessary documents for the registration of the animal as a whole cat in TICA, for an additional cost of ________________________________________

BREEDER: If the Cat is purchased for breeding purposes, the Seller will provide all necessary documentation for registration of the animal as a whole cat in TICA, the cost of registration is the responsibility of the Buyer. The Buyer further agrees that:
1. This cat, nor any of its offspring will be used in any non-domestic or wild x domestic breeding programs.
2. This cat and any of his/her offspring will only be used in Oriental breeding programs with cats of allowable outcross breeds, such as Balinese, Oriental Longhair, Oriental Shorthair or Siamese
3. Cats sold as breeders are for use within the Buyers own breeding program only. It is recognised by both parties that a queen may be sent outside for breeding, but she will be returned in a timely manner and the kittens shall be born and under the direct care and ownership of the original Buyer.
4. Any kittens sold, co-owned, leased, given as a gift, or transferred in any way, must be transferred with a written contract such as this one. The sales contract for all kittens sold as Breeder or Show quality (without a spay/ neuter agreement) must contain all original clauses of this contact, to assure that responsible and reputable breeding will continue with cats of this lineage.
5. The Buyer will follow the going price for Oriental/ Siamese type cats when selling cats or kittens bred from this cat and will not sell to pet stores, animal brokers, kitten mills or other such wholesale or retail agencies.
6. The fertility of this Cat is guaranteed. If a female cat has not conceived within 2 years of the purchase date, after being bred to a proven male on at least two occasions. Or, in the case of a male cat, if he is unable to successfully breed a proven queen within two years of the purchase date, and has had at least two opportunities with two different proven queens, the Seller will, within a twelve month period, replace the above breeding cat with one of comparable value. Choice of replacement cat is at the discretion of the Seller. All transportation and registration costs are the responsibility of the Buyer. At the Sellers discretion, the Cat may be returned to Darlington Cattery, or may be spayed/neutered at the expense of the Buyer and placed in an approved pet home.

SHOW: If the Cat purchased by the Buyer is sold as Show Quality, the Seller agrees to provide reasonable assistance and guidance to enable the Buyer to show the cat in Championship or Alter Classes at TICA sanctioned shows. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to present the kitten/cat in top physical condition with appropriate grooming and professional handling and presentation at any Show. It is understood that the Seller cannot guarantee any wins, titles or point standing when selling this cat but considers it to be an excellent example of the breed and worthy of presentation in a show ring. The cat/kitten does not exhibit any disqualifiable traits and meets the standards for the breed as per TICA Breed Standards for Oriental and Siamese cats.

It is understood that failure to comply with any provision of this agreement will be considered a breech of contact. The seller maintains the right to reclaim the kitten/cat without refund of purchase price in the event of any breach of this contract. The penalty for breech of contact is $1000.00. The seller retains an interest in the kitten/cat for purposes of enforcing this agreement and to ensure the long term well being of the cat. The Seller may enforce that interest without judicial intervention. The buyer will be liable for any court costs and related charges including attorney's fees resulting from the Seller enforcing the terms of this contract. This agreement is the entire agreement between the parties. In signing this document, the Buyer acknowledges that he/she has read, fully understands, and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of the above sale.
All conditions of sale, as written above, are understood and agreed to by the undersigned:

BUYER:______________________________________________________________

SELLER: _____________________________________________________________

DATE: ____________