Sales Contract Addendum for Deposit to Hold Kitten/Cat Explanation of Deposit Deposits are accepted on a kitten or cat that is offered for sale. The deposit is accepted in good faith to hold a kitten/cat for a purchaser who intends to buy the kitten/cat and take possession, paid in full, on the date seller indicates the kitten/cat is ready to go, or on a mutually agreed upon date. When a deposit is accepted for a kitten/cat, that kitten/cat is withdrawn from the market and is no longer offered for sale to other potentially interested parties. Deposit monies accepted for pet kittens are used towards that kitten’s spay/neuter and associated veterinary expenses. Terms of Acceptance of Deposit Deposits for kittens being placed in non-breeding pet homes is $200. Deposits for retired cats being placed in non-breeding pet homes is half the adoption fee. Deposits for kittens or cats being placed in breeding, showing homes is generally one half of the purchase price, although the amount of deposit may be different at the sole discretion of the seller. Deposits may be paid in cash, money order, Pay Pal, or wire transfer. A Personal Check may be accepted as a deposit provided it is drawn on a local bank and it is received at least 10 business days before the kitten/cat is scheduled to be picked up. This is at the sole discretion of the seller. It is understood that the balance of the purchase price is due on the date the kitten/cat is ready to go to its new home. If kitten/cat is not paid for in full by due date, deposit will be forfeited, and kitten/cat will be offered for sale to other parties, unless prior written arrangements are made with the seller. Terms of Refund of Deposit Deposits are considered non-refundable since the kitten/cat is removed from the market and potential interested parties are lost. Deposits are refundable under the following circumstances: 1. The kitten/cat develops unforeseen health problems that cannot be corrected to the satisfaction of the purchaser; 2. In the case of a kitten/cat sold as breeder or show quality that does not develop as expected; 3. The seller determines for any reason, at any time, that the purchaser’s home is inappropriate for the kitten/cat; 4. The purchaser proves extenuating circumstances that prevents them from completing the purchase of the kitten/cat. a. Refund will be returned once the kitten/cat is resold and sale is complete b. Refund amount will be returned minus additional advertising costs, and minus $5 per day boarding fee, beginning the day a kitten reaches the age of 12 weeks or the day the kitten/cat is determined ready to leave for a new home. Only place a deposit on a kitten or cat if you are absolutely certain you can finalize the adoption! Find out about pet deposits, potential allergies, and the feelings the people you live with have about cats. By signing, purchaser understands and agrees to the above terms. ________________________________________________ Date _______________________ |