Note: In the event of an emergency requiring the accommodation of a cat or kitten that is not fully vaccinated, the office should be informed as soon as possible. (Last modified on 17.06.2015, 21.2.2018, 19.6.19.) Once you have a few buyers, let them see the cat in person (or the parents if the kitten is not yet born). Ask them a few simple screening questions. B for example why they want the cat and what the environment of the house looks like. It`s also a good idea to do a home check for added security. This will help you be sure that you are selling your feline friend to a caring and loving household. 10c If the cat or kitten is sold with a certificate validating a genetic/veterinary test, it must be microchipped and the chip number must appear on the test certificate, the accompanying vaccination certificate and the protocol of veterinary practice. Most sellers will therefore want to emphasize the need to take care of the animal. To remedy this, the seller often sets conditions in the purchase contract that require the buyer to promise that he will take care of the animal. Unfortunately, this is very difficult to apply and means very little in practice. 1 tsp. Cats/kittens that are not necessary for breeding must be registered in the non-active register. Descendants of cats registered in the non-active registry are not registered.
If the cat or kitten is registered with the GCCF (or if registration has been requested), the seller must provide the buyer with a signed personal pedigree form that shows at least 3 generations of ancestors and includes names, breeds and colors, as well as registration numbers. If the cat or kitten is registered with FIFe, the buyer must receive a certified pedigree from Felis Britannica. Be sure to contact relatives and friends to let them know you have a cat or kitten for sale. Then, run ads on social media pages, newspapers, flyers, and community forums. The Cat/Kitten deed of sale is necessary to make any sale between the seller and the buyer legal and binding. It sets the terms of the contract, describes the cat for sale in detail, determines the purchase price and collects the personal data of the buyer and seller. You will want to meet and discuss all the details. Choose a safe place and bring the cat to see if they get along well with the buyer.
You`ll want to know if they`re a good fit. Discuss the price and inquire about the health of kittens. Have there been any vaccinations? Has it been neutered or neutered and how old is the kitten? Most kittens can be sold between 8 and 12 weeks, depending on whether they are still drinking breast milk. Once the price is agreed, you can proceed to the completion of your purchase contract. To change the official ownership of a cat or kitten registered with the GCCF, the seller must give the buyer a « pink piece of paper » that the buyer must fill out and send to the GCCF office with a fee. In the case of cats and kittens registered with fiFe, the buyer must simply return the official pedigree as well as the fee to Felis Britannica so that their name is included in the register. Breeders are reminded that, for reasons of certainty that kittens cannot be bred if they are intended to be pets, kittens must be neutered before going to a new home. Many veterinarians will now perform the procedure known as early castration and details can be found here on cat group`s website. Where a litter is registered, the application for registration must be accompanied by a copy of the mating certificate if the application is made on paper, or by a statement that the mating certificate was received when the application is made online, unless the person registering the kitten(s) is also the father`s registered owner.
(Last modified on 15.02.2017) In addition, anyone who buys a cat or kitten is entitled to an implied warranty that the seller can sell the cat or kitten. This means that although this warranty is not written, the seller still promises that no one else has the right to prevent the sale. The cat/kitten purchase contract is used for the purchase of a cat or kitten and is considered a receipt proving the purchase of an individual or breeder. The form is usually available at the time the funds for the purchase of the animal are presented to the seller. Once the pet is purchased, the previous owner is no longer responsible for any additional charges. This document requires the testimony of a notary approved by the State. The kitten agreement template is an example of an agreement where buyers and sellers want to apply certain agreed terms at the time of sale. It is given for illustrative purposes only and is not approved by the GCCF. It does not constitute a form of legal advice and should not be considered or treated as a substitute for specific advice relevant to your particular situation and is not intended for use by GCCF members or other third parties when selling or buying a kitten.
1a. Only cats/kittens necessary for breeding must be registered in the active register. All male cats used in the stud farm must have a certificate of tolerability from a UK-based veterinary practice before the date of application for registration of one of their first litters of kittens and before their owner accepts a queen registered with another breeder for mating purposes. They must be clearly identifiable by microchip or alphanumeric tattoo at the time of examination; the number of which is indicated on the certificate and included in the cat`s veterinary records. (Amended on 21.10.2015 by 1.11.2021) Now that you know what a cat/kitten deed of sale is, you can finally get ready to sell your cat or kitten. Follow our guide below if you need a checklist of everything you need to do to sell your cat: once the purchase contract is completed and exchanged for cash, the form must be signed by a notary public to direct the sale. Then the sale is completed and completed. No. 10a. If a cat or kitten is advertised or sold as a purebred cat or kitten, the seller must present the buyer at the time of sale with a duly completed pedigree signed by the breeder and bearing at least 3 generations and containing all breed numbers and registration numbers, as well as the name and address of the breeder. If the seller is not the breeder, the family tree must also be signed by the seller. If the cat/kitten is not registered, the seller must provide the new owner with a copy of the mating certificate (rule 3d).
In England, under the regulations, it is illegal for anyone to sell a cat or kitten as a pet as part of a business, unless they have obtained a license that gives them the right to do so. It is also illegal for a licensee to sell a kitten if it is less than 8 weeks old. If the kitten is less than 6 months old, it can only be sold by its breeder and the breeder must be the person of the same name that appears on the license. If the seller is the breeder, he should be able to show the kitten with the kitten`s mother. All documents required at the time of sale (see Rule 10) must be given to a buyer and cannot be withheld until the new owner proves castration. Owners can register a purebred cat or kitten under 2 separate bodies in the UK. These are the board of directors of Cat Fancy (GCCF) and Felis Britannica, the UK branch of the Feline International Federation (FIFe). 10b. i. If the cat or kitten is registered at the time of sale, the seller must provide the buyer with the registration card provided by the GCCF office to allow for a transfer of ownership. If this card is lost, damaged or unavailable, a manual transfer form must be presented, duly completed and signed by the seller.
(Amended on 18.02.2015 from 16.10.19) When you buy or sell a kitten or cat, you want to get a purchase contract form. This form contains all the important information about the transaction between the buyer and the seller. The reason for a purchase contract is to make your transaction legal and binding. This is your protection and proof of sale. The GCCF strongly recommends that both parties familiarize themselves with all the rules and statutes of the GCCF before entering into a contract for the sale or purchase of a kitten, and that they wish to draw your attention to the following rules. The GCCF does not participate in the contractual relationship between the individual parties and assumes no responsibility for any losses that may result from reliance on this model agreement. Breeders should know that when a sale is agreed and payment is received, a kitten becomes the property of its new owner, and the breeder does not retain any legal property. Most kittens can be sold between 8 and 12 weeks, depending on whether or not they still consume breast milk as their main source of food.
10b. ii. All cats and kittens must have received two doses of vaccine three to four weeks apart at least one week before sale and/or departure to a new home in accordance with the manufacturer`s recommendations for infectious enteritis (FPV), RELIEF and FCV (« feline influenza »). Essentially, it is a receipt that protects both parties from potential fraud, misunderstandings or complications during the sale. This is a decisive document for proof of ownership, which is important when a buyer pays for a kitten that is not yet ready to leave its mother. Before buying a cat or kitten as a pet, you should keep in mind that you are assuming a long-term responsibility. A cat/kitten purchase agreement is essentially proof of purchase for the private sale of a cat from the original owner (the seller) to a new owner (the buyer). It`s important to have this form handy at all times: In the UK, the owner of a cat or kitten has legal obligations: Codes of conduct have been published in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, all aimed at helping you meet your legal obligations. .
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