SHIPPING & DELIVERY!
We get so many inquiries on the process of shipping a kitten–individuals often wonder and ask if it is safe and how it works!
SHIPPING & DELIVERY!
General Info!
If you are interested in any of our Maine Coon Whisperers on our website and live too far to drive down and pick up the Kitten in person, then we can make the arrangements for you to have your Kitten on a next or same day delivery. The Kitten will be shipped to the closest airport near you or hand delivered to your home. Delivery prices are per county, region or country. In most cases the Kitten will arrive within 4-8 hours within the US and 72 hours Vision international delivery from the departure time. However, sometimes delays do occur due to weather or Maine Coon Whisperers checking, so check the flight with the airline before you leave your home to go to the airport.
Buyer agrees to the following:
1. This Cat will not be placed in a rescue situation, (humane society or rescue group) or resold to anyone for any reason. Should the buyer no longer be able to care for the Cat it is agreed that the Cat will be returned to the breeder. Buyer understands that while the seller provides a lifetime home guarantee for all Kittens, no money will be returned to the buyer at any time.
2. The Kitten must be taken to a vet within 4 business days in order for the health guarantee to be valid, a record must be provided of such.
3. The Kitten must not be taken out to public places until his/her shots are complete and they are fully vaccinated. Shots should be given one at a time, NO more than two in any visit.
4. The Cat must be spayed or neutered before he or she reaches 7 months of age as outlined below. Kittens not spayed/ neutered by this age are no longer covered by this contract.
5. The Kitten will be kept on quality commercial grade food. Good nutrition is very important and Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders cannot be responsible for conditions resulting from or intensified by obesity, starvation, malnutrition or common food allergens, or otherwise aggravated by food. The Kitten will be kept on Kitten food no longer than 6 months, except in the case of very tiny Kittens where the vet has recommended the Kitten remain on Kitten food longer. The protein level of the food must be 28% or lower by the time the Kitten reaches 6 months of age. High protein food is not tolerated well and can cause life threatening conditions.
6. The Kitten will receive his or her entire core shot series ( 5 way NOT 7 way), bordetella and rabies are optional at the discretion of the vet and buyer. Please take caution with heartgard as well flea prevention. Please do your research and choose carefully, the breeder is not responsible for any reactions arising from these medications. Preventative care is important and we do recommend buyers have pre operation blood work completed at the time spay and neuter and follow vet recommendations for future preventative testing for the Cat’s optimal health. If this is any question on any testing or vet care it is recommended for the buyer to contact the breeder and also consider a second opinion from another vet.
7. The Kitten will be kept in the buyer’s home and will not be kept kenneled or created for excessive periods of time and will never be left chained outside or in an outdoors only environment.
8. The Kitten will not be abused or mistreated in any way, whether accidental or intentional. Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders reserves the legal right to take back the Kitten at any time with its properly signed papers should this situation occur. This is at the sole professional discrimination of the breeder and there will be no compensation provided to the buyer in any way should this situation occur and all other warranties are considered void.
9. Breeder determines when the Kitten is ready to go home. Kittens will be at least 2 pounds, vet checked and eating comfortably on their own. Breeders have sole discretion about when we feel a Kitten is mentally/physically ready to go to their new home.
10. Buyer agrees that they will contact breeder before euthanasia is performed. Should euthanasia be performed before contacting the breeder than this contract will also be terminated and no replacement Kitten will be given. Should a Kitten die an autopsy must be performed (at Buyer’s Expense) and the Buyer must provide Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders all written findings which state the defect and cause of the Kitten’s death within 7 days of the Autopsy. The autopsy and written statement from your vet stating what the Kitten conclusively died from must accompany complete medical records and be sent to Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders. Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders will then send the results to our vet who will review the results and autopsy. Buyer’s Vet will be available at Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders for consultation with Breeder and or our Vet or Specialist if deemed necessary. No Kitten will be replaced for any reason that fails to have proper veterinary care or is abused in any way. All medical and other expenses accrued by the buyer for the Kitten are the responsibility of the buyer.
11. Buyer agrees that the Kitten will be returned to the breeder after the breeder’s vet has accepted the results of the buyer’s vet within 72 hours. If the Kitten needs to be shipped, the buyer will ship the Kitten on the first available flight. papers/application and all ownership will be transferred back to Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders at this time. Any Shipping will be at the expense of the buyer.
Replacement Kitten Guarantee.
Should the buyer qualify for a replacement Kitten he or she will be given one of the same value ( the same price and gender). Because replacement Kittens must be the same gender and value buyer understands that they have to wait for such a Kitten to be produced. Should buyers choose a more expensive Kitten buyer will have the option of paying the price difference. Should buyer choose a less expensive Kitten than buyer will forfeit the difference in price. Buyer has been made aware that Seller does not have Kittens available all the time. When Kitten buyers selects a Kitten, he/she will sign a written contract which will include a pick up date. That date must be met, and if the Kitten buyer is unable to take the replacement Kitten at that time for any reason the buyer is then forfeiting a replacement Kitten and the seller’s obligation will be considered to have been fulfilled.
Spay/Neuter Contract.
Purchaser agrees to spay or neuter the Kitten by the age of 7 months. The majority of Kittens should be spayed or neutered between 4-6 months. Our recommendation is that a Kitten should be 3 pounds or bigger at the time of spay or neuter. If the Kitten has not reached a safe weight/size to spay or neuter than purchaser agrees they will contact us with the recommendation from their vet to wait longer and the reason as to why. Purchaser has been made aware that physically both males and females can reproduce as young as 6 months so it is in their best interest to avoid any possible accidents and have their Kitten spayed or neutered at an appropriate age. While all the parents of our Kittens are registered we no longer offer papers on our Kittens.
Proof of Spay or Neuter must be sent to Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders by the time the Kitten is 8 months of age. Failure to do so results in the rights and ownership of the Kitten and the buyer must surrender their Kitten to Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders at the purchaser’s expense. If Kittens are produced, the purchaser agrees to pay a fine of $1,000 per Kitten produced and must still surrender their Cat. Purchaser agrees that he or she will be responsible for any or all fees incurred for the safe recovery and return of the Kitten to Maine Coon Whisperers Breeders.
The Internet and Kitten Sales:
While we do maintain a website and online presence we do not feel we sell/adopt our Kittens electronically. We require a phone interview to ensure our Kittens go to the best homes for them and we are the right breeder for you. The internet has many benefits, but there are also downfalls. The internet allows one to spread information very quickly and possibly in a permanent and very damaging way. We read about breeder wars on an almost daily basis and do not want to be involved in any such wars or disputes on the internet.
As breeders we strive for perfection but every Cat will have flaws, just like we do as people. Ultimately Mother Nature has the final say. Not all Kittens will mature the way we hope them to mature and there is the possibility of defects.
That being said, if you choose to circulate negative information about our breeding program, the Kitten you have purchased etc. on any type of public forum your contract will be considered null and void and we may consider legal action for slander. Should there be a problem with your Kitten, the buyer and the Kitten breeder ( ourselves) will try to resolve the issue in the most civil and mature manner and neither the Kitten buyer or breeder will post anything about this issue in a public forum.
Lifetime Home Guarantee:
Unfortunate and unplanned circumstances do occur in life and should you no longer be able to keep your Kitten buyer agrees to immediately notify the breeder. No Cat will ever be placed in the humane society or rescue situation. Breeder will try to help you find a suitable home or may choose to take the Cat back. Buyer agrees to surrender all legal rights to the Cat and sign over papers to the breeder should this occur. Buyer understands there will be no refund of any money. Breeders will find each of our Kittens or adults a suitable prescreened home if necessary. Any money made of the placement of the Cat in a suitable home will be applied toward the care of the Cat while with us or toward the next Kitten or adult Cat who may need this service