Below is an example of a contract for a Slavess Bengal purchased as a pet only. Contracts for breeding cats vary slightly but can be viewed on request.

Contractual agreement for the purchase of a
pedigree Bengal cat on the non-active register, not for breeding.

I/we understand that this agreement is a condition of the sale of the cat, and all points must be agreed to & signed before the purchase should take place.
This agreement is between the breeder:-  (name & address)
and the purchaser:-  (name & address)
In relation to:- (cat's registered name)   D.O.B  /  Sex  /  Microchip  number  

1. I/we agree to care for the cat at all times in a proper & suitable manner in accordance to a cat of this breeding & quality. This includes providing any veterinary care or medication when needed, providing an indoor, warm & comfortable home, supplying a suitable diet & keeping up to date with worming & vaccinations. Most of all providing love & companionship for the life of the cat.

2. If for any unforeseen reason & at any time during this cat's life I/we are no longer able to care for the cat in my/our own personal possession, I/we agree to work with the breeder to find a new suitable home. The cat must not be rehomed by the owner without the breeder's consent in writing. In a rehoming situation there will be no refund. The cat should be considered as having no resale value & must not be sold on to a third party under any circumstances. In paying for this cat, I/we are agreeing to undertake the responsibility & commitment of ownership for the entire life of the cat unless there are unforeseen unpreventable circumstances in which case I/we will work alongside the breeder to rehome.

3. I/we agree to always keep the breeder informed of the cat's whereabouts for the entire life of the cat & will notify the breeder of any change of address or contact details throughout that time. I/we will also ensure to notify the microchip company of any change of details unless the main contact is listed as the breeder.

4. I/we agree that the cat is sold as non-active on the GCCF breeding register and therefore must not be bred from under any circumstances. The transfer of ownership certificate shall be forwarded to the new owner upon receipt of written confirmation from a veterinary practise, that the cat has been successfully neutered. This must take place before the cat reaches 7 months of age & preferably by 6 months. Therefore the cat will remain registered in the name of the breeder until the neutering has taken place.

5. The breeder recommends that the cat will not be allowed to have free access to the outdoors unless in a suitable & safe enclosure, or accompanied on a lead & harness/walking jacket. If you choose to allow the cat to have free access to the outdoors, all guarantees against illness will be void.

6. I/we agree that if there are any concerns of any nature throughout the life of the cat, I/we will contact the breeder for any advice or assistance & will always keep the breeder informed of any circumstances regarding the cat. This includes any possible inherited health issues so that the breeder can keep records for the benefit of the breeding programme & related cats.

7. I/we will take the cat for a health check with my/our vet within one week of purchase. If any problem is discovered within the first week a full refund or replacement will be offered & the cat is to be returned to the breeder, as long as the problem is confirmed by the vet to have been present at the time of the cat leaving the breeder's cattery.

8. If the cat loses it's life as a result of a hereditary illness, a replacement will be offered. The reason for death must be confirmed to be a result of breeding inheritence in writing by a qualified veterinarian. This may in some circumstances require a post mortem examination which will only be reimbursed by the breeder if inheritence is confirmed in the cause of death. The breeder cannot accept responsibility of any death by illness which is not confirmed to be hereditary or was not present when the cat left the cattery, or if the cat is allowed to have free access to the outdoors. In the case of hereditary illness, the breeder will investigate any related cats & retire them from the breeding programme where necessary.

**PLEASE NOTE ANY REFUND AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNERSHIP WILL BE AT THE BREEDER'S DISCRETION & MAY NOT BE AVAILABE IMMEDIATELY**
Please understand that profits from sales of kittens at a small hobby cattery get absorbed straight back into the breeding programme & therefore may not be available to refund until future litters are ready for rehoming & any existing costs have been met. Rest assured that any refund agreed, will be paid at the earliest possibility and your patience is greatly appreciated. Any replacement cat offered will be made available from the next possilble litter, after honouring reservations.

**IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO KEEP INSURANCE POLICIES IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES**



Purchaser's signature:-   ................................................................................    date:-                 /                /


I the breeder, agree that i will provide the purchaser with the cat's up-to-date vaccination records, a receipt of purchase, a copy of the cat's pedigree, microchip paperwork, insurance cover for 4 weeks free, a record of diet & health care to date & a copy of the contractual agreement. I will forward the transfer of ownership certificate as soon as I have received confirmation of the neutering from the new owner's veterinarian.



Breeder's signature:-   ...................................................................................    date                 /                /       

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