The GCCF
& FIFE
strongly
recommends
that no
kitten
should
be
permitted
to go to
a new
home
before
13 weeks
of age.
At least
seven
days
prior to
this,
the
kitten
should
have
completed
a full
course
of
vaccinations,
including
a health
check,
given by
a
Veterinary
Surgeon
or by a
listed
Veterinary
Nurse
under
the
direction
of a
Veterinary
Surgeon.
The
breeder
should
ensure
that
kittens
are
house-trained,
inoculated
and in
good
general
health.
PET
KITTEN
SALES
AGREEMENT
THIS
AGREEMENT
made the
_________________
day of
______________________
20________
BETWEEN
___________________________________________
(hereinafter
called
'the
Vendor')
of the
one part
and
_______________________________________
(hereinafter
called
'the
Purchaser')
of the
other
part
WHEREBY
IT IS
AGREED
that for
a
consideration
of £
_________________________
receipt
of which
the
Vendor
hereby
acknowledges
the
Vendor
agrees
to sell
and the
Purchaser
agrees
to
purchase
the
kitten
described
herein
under
the name
of
To
undertake
to
keep
the
kitten
as a
household
pet
only.
Not
under
any
circumstances
whatsoever
to use
the
kitten
for
breeding
or
allow
the
kitten
to
breed
with
any
other
cat of
the
same
or a
different
species,
neither
will
the
Purchaser
allow
any
such
use to
be
made
of the
kitten
by any
other
party.
If for
any
reason
it
becomes
necessary
for
the
Purchaser
to
transfer
the
kitten
to a
third
party
the
Purchaser
undertakes
to
obtain
from
the
third
party
a
covenant
in
similar
terms
to
those
contained
herein.
That
the
kitten
will
be
neutered
by a
Veterinary
Surgeon/Practitioner,
before
attaining
the
age of
twelve
months.
He/she
will
produce
to the
Vendor
a
Certificate
from
the
Veterinary
Surgeon/Practioner
stating
that
this
has
been
carried
out.
In the
event
of
these
covenants
being
breached
the
Vendor
shall
have
the
right
to
repossess
legally
the
kitten
and to
be
reimbursed
by the
Purchaser
the
reasonable
cost
of
such
repossession
and
the
keeping
of
such
kitten
for a
period
of up
to two
months
after
repossession.
Such
costs
to
include
Veterinary
examination
and
fees.
AS
WITNESS
the
hands of
the
parties.
Vendor
Purchaser
(We Ask
for a
small
deposit
to
secure a
Kitten
of your
choice)
The
Maine
Coon Cat
According
to the
story,
Captain
Clough
smuggled
the
queen's
cats
and
other
belongings
to
America
in
preparation
of the
Queen's
rescue
from
her
rendezvous
with
the
guillotine.
Unfortunately,
he was
only
successful
in
rescuing
her
cats.
However
they
arrived,
Maine
coons
carved
their
place
in the
New
England
countryside
alongside
the
early
colonists.
Given
Maine's
severe
winters,
those
initial
years
were
hard
on
both
felines
and
humans.
Only
the
strongest
and
most
adaptable
cats
survived.
Through
natural
selection,
the
Maine
coon
developed
into a
large,
rugged
cat
with
his
water-resistant
coat
and
hardy
constitution.
The
Maine
coon
was an
early
favorite
in the
emerging
American
cat
fancy
in the
late
1800s.
In the
early
1900s,
however,
cat
fanciers
of the
era
abandoned
Maine
coons
for
Persians,
Angoras
and
other
exotic
imports.
By
1950,
the
breed
had
all
but
vanished.
Fortunately,
a
small
group
of
breeders
kept
the
breed
alive.
Appearance
One of
the
largest
domestic
breeds,
male
Maine
coons
weigh
in at
12 to
18
pounds,
while
the
"petite"
females
range
from
10 to
14
pounds.
The
heavy,
water-resistant
coat,
shorter
on the
shoulders
and
longer
on the
stomach
and
britches,
makes
the
cat
appear
even
larger.
Since
the
Maine
coon
is the
result
of
"survival
of the
fittest"
adaptation,
the
breed
is
muscular
and
broad-chested
with
substantial,
muscular
legs
and
large,
well-tufted
paws
suitable
for
walking
in
Maine's
winter
woods.
Slow
to
develop,
the
Maine
coon
takes
3 to 4
years
to
reach
full
size
and
weight.
Although
brown
tabby
is the
most
common
color
and
pattern,
Maine
coons
come
in
many
color
schemes.
In
fact,
all
colors
and
patterns
are
accepted
with
or
without
white,
Personality
With
their
large,
powerful,
muscular
bodies
and
powerful
jaws,
it's a
good
thing
Maine
coons
are
gentle
giants.
They
are,
in
fact,
jumbo-sized
packages
of
love
and
devotion.
Sweet
and
good-natured,
Maine
coons
are
completely
loyal
to
their
beloved
humans.
They
generally
bond
with
one
person
or
family
and
are
forever
devoted
to
those
favored
few.
The
only
thing
small
about
Maine
coons
are
their
voices.
It's
hilarious
to
hear
tiny
high-pitched
squeaks
coming
out of
Paul
Bunyan-sized
bodies.
Like
most
cats,
Maine
coons
spend
much
of
their
time
snoozing,
but
when
in
action
they
are
agile
and
lightning
fast.
Since
their
ancestors
made
their
living
as
mousers,
they
are
zealous
hunters
and
enjoy
playing
with
catnip
mice
and
other
prey.
They
particularly
enjoy
interactive
toys
in
which
their
humans
take
part.
Fetch
is a
favorite
game,Take
it
from
me one
maine
coon
is
never
enough
,they
are
very
addictive.*********
