*This is a sample contract, sections may change based on situation.
Nimh Kennel
Ashley Reardon Bond * addess ln here * state, city, zip
276-620-2138 or home#
Ashley@ratsofnimh.com or patchpony@aol.com
PET PUPPY PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this ___________ day of _________, 20____, by and between
____________________________________________________, residing at
(Buyer’s Name –Print)
______________________________________________________________
(Physical address)
Email_______________________________Phone__________________________
hereinafter referred to as “Buyer or Purchaser”, and
ASHLEY REARDON, residing at ____________________________ (referred to as “Seller or Breeder”) regarding the sale of a Rat Terrier puppy described below:
Name: __________________________________________________________
Whelped: ________________________________________________________
SIRE: ___________________________________________________________
DAM: ___________________________________________________________
Sex: ___________________________________________________________
Color: ___________________________________________________________
UKC Registration # _________________ AKC-FSS #_______________
CLASSIFICATIONS: PET ONLY, to be spayed/neutered before six months of age by Buyer’s veterinarian.
These terms and conditions are entered into and agreed upon by both the Purchaser and the Breeder as follows:
Purchase Price: This contract applies to one (1) Rat Terrier puppy from a litter whelped on ____________, for the purchase price of $000.00 (____________ Dollars).
A $000.00 (___________ Dollars) deposit will be sent to Breeder to guarantee purchase from buyer, deposit is Non-Refundable. Only if any injury or illness causing puppy’s death while in the care of the Breeder does she agree to refund the deposit in full. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Breeder before the puppy is shipped or delivered, or when picked up at Breeder’s residence. Balance of purchase price is to be paid in cash or by cashiers check, or by personal check if approved by Seller, made payable to Ashley Reardon Bond. Puppy will not be shipped until funds are cleared when paid by personal check. Buyer may use PayPal only by adding an additional $25 fee each occurrence, to the account of patchpony@aol.com. All shipping and/or transportation expenses for puppy, to and from Breeder’s residence, and, to and from Buyer’s residence, are Buyer’s responsibility. Shipping expenses may cover airfare [determined by airline carrier]; health certificate required by airline; crate, shipping kit and materials, all paid by Buyer to Seller prior to shipping of puppy. However, airfare may be paid C.O.D. by Buyer at his/her airport when picking up shipped puppy.
Boarding fees: Should Buyer ask Seller to hold puppy beyond twelve (12) weeks of age there will be a three dollar ($3) per day boarding fee. The three dollar per day fee will begin on the day the puppy turns twelve weeks old from its’ birthdate. Puppy will not be shipped, picked up or delivered until boarding fee is paid by Buyer.
Registration: This is a “pet only” puppy purchase, therefore, registration papers will be held until proof of spay/neuter is sent to Seller on [Buyer’s] attending veterinarian’s letterhead. Buyer agrees that the Breeder’s kennel name, “Nimh” will be the pre-fix of the dog’s register, _______________________________________, will not be changed for any reason. The registered name can only be changed by the Registry or the Seller. The Seller has registered the litter with both UKC (United Kennel Club) and AKC-FSS (American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service). After proof of spay/neuter is mailed or emailed to the Breeder she will mail both registration papers to Buyer in a timely manner.
Potential: This Rat Terrier is being sold, as is, as a “pet only”. Buyer agrees that this puppy will not be bred. Buyer agrees to have puppy spayed/neutered before six months of age by Buyer’s veterinarian. The Seller recommends spay/neuter before the age of 6 months. Most sterilized puppies make better pets due to not having a sexual drive and related sexual behaviors, and not unexpectedly breeding. Altering – Altered pets may not compete in conformation, but may compete in agility, rally, obedience and/or most dog sports related venues in both UKC and AKC.
Health: To the best of the Breeder’s knowledge, this Rat Terrier is in good health, free of known contagious diseases and has had vaccination(s)/de-worming required for its’ age at delivery time to Buyer. Buyer has the option to have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 48 hours (not including Sundays) of receipt of the puppy and if puppy is determined to have any physical problem(s) or be suffering from a serious health defect or disease, which in the opinion of the veterinarian is life threatening, Buyer can elect to keep the puppy, assuming all costs for its’ care, or may return said puppy upon Breeder’s receipt of the veterinarian’s written statement on his/her letterhead regarding the puppy’s health. The affliction must be congenital and not be caused by injury or illness for this warranty to apply. This provision will expire 48 hours (not including Sundays) after Buyer takes possession of the puppy. Under no circumstances is there a refund or monitory settlement presented to buyer, if puppy is returned, buyer may elect to choose another puppy if one is available or may choose to be put on the list for a puppy from a future litter. All shipping and/or transportation expenses for puppy, to and from Breeder’s residence and to and from Buyer’s residence, are Buyer’s responsibility. No guarantee of future litter(s).
Care: Buyer agrees that all medical care of the puppy is at her/his expense beginning when Buyer takes possession of puppy, and during the life of the Buyer’s ownership of said puppy. Buyer will take all measures to maintain the health and well being of the puppy for as long as the Buyer retains ownership. The Buyer will provide a good home with no physical abuse, warm and dry bedding with good protection from the weather and the elements, regular exercise, affection, proper nutrition and health care for the puppy which includes inoculations and monthly heartworm prevention as recommended by the Buyer’s veterinarian. Buyer certifies, by signing this agreement, that puppy will live with Buyer as a housedog and will never be tied/staked to a rope, chain or cable. Buyer also certifies, by signing this agreement that he/she is not acting as an agent in this purchase; Buyer will not resell this puppy to another breeder, pet store or medical research facility. Buyer agrees the puppy may not be abandoned or turned into a pet store, dog pound, humane societies, or rescue organizations – only to the Seller or to a good home the Seller has agreed to.
Right of First Refusal: Buyer agrees if he/she cannot or does not wish to keep the puppy for any reason, regardless of age, the Seller must be notified of such decision of the Buyer, and the Seller will have the First Right of Refusal in return of the puppy to the Breeder with no monetary settlement or replacement puppy. All shipping and/or transportation expenses for puppy, to and from Breeder’s residence and to and from Buyer’s residence, are Buyer’s responsibility. If Breeder is unable to furnish her home to the puppy, she will actively cooperate with Buyer in placing the said Rat Terrier in a proper home.
No other conditions, guarantees, or obligations, concerning the sale of this puppy applies. By signing below, we agree that we have read, understood, and will abide by all of the terms of this contract. Breeder makes no guarantee regarding loss of the puppy because of accidental death, theft, sickness, etc., or any other loss beyond Breeder’s control once puppy is in Buyer’s possession.
Should the above forementioned terms not be carried out by Buyer, the Buyer is responsible for $1500.00 (once thousand five hundred dollars) payable to Breeder upon breech of contract & Buyer is responsible for compensating breeder of court costs.
The Sales Contract is non-transferable.
This contract will be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of Virginia and jurisdiction and venue to resolve any dispute shall be within the County of Wythe.
I have read and agree to the Sales Contract:
BUYER’S NAME: ____________________________________
BUYER’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________________
DATE:______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________
_________________________________________
(If different from physical address)
SELLER’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________
DATE: __ ____
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