| Siberian Kitten or Cat Purchase Policy |
| When you purchase something so important as a life-long companion, there are expectations that you, the purchaser have for us, the breeders. And we have expectations for our clients as well. You can find more information in our FAQ's section, but the following are some of the points you will note in our purchase contract with you: |
1. We will, by no means, sell one of our cats to someone who has plans to declaw them.
We spend countless hours with our kittens to make certain that they know what a
scratching post is so they leave your furniture alone. They are taught what 'no'
means, and their claws are clipped starting within the first few weeks of life, and
then weekly or every other week thereafter. They may not appreciate having the
procedure done, but they will tolerate it, especially if you give a treat afterwards,
and it becomes a routine event. You will find information in our kitten care section
explaining why declawing is looked upon as inhumane, and information on how to clip
your kittens claws.
We spend countless hours with our kittens to make certain that they know what a
scratching post is so they leave your furniture alone. They are taught what 'no'
means, and their claws are clipped starting within the first few weeks of life, and
then weekly or every other week thereafter. They may not appreciate having the
procedure done, but they will tolerate it, especially if you give a treat afterwards,
and it becomes a routine event. You will find information in our kitten care section
explaining why declawing is looked upon as inhumane, and information on how to clip
your kittens claws.
3. The cost of breeding and raising purebred animals is no minor expense. And we
give the very best to our cats and kittens, including our time for play and socialization,
top brand products and raw food for meals, and additives to assist in a strong immune
system. However, we believe that we have come to a fair price for individuals. In
Pennsylvania, some breeders charge East coast prices; since we are in Western PA,
we charge Midwest prices for our cats. The following is a breakdown of our costs:
Pet quality Siberian 12 weeks old to 1 yr old - $800 - $950,
depending on color variations
Pet quality Siberian 1 yr - 2 yrs old - half price, so $400 - $475
Pet quality Siberian over 2 yrs old - $200 - $300
We have price reductions for purchase of multiple kittens/cats
Show & Breeder quality kittens are $1500 - $1600. We sell to those we know or
have references from only, and who have a breeding mentor/s
Costs of shipping/handling if going by air, at current rates, will be no more
than $250 US within the continental US - this is for airfare and carrier,
supplies, health certificate, etc.
On occasion, we are willing to drive to meet a customer 1/2 way from us
to make your drive easier. The cost for this is based on:
1) current gasoline/petrol prices
2) the distance that is driven - there is a $0.30 per mile surcharge
(the IRS recommends charging $0.49)
3) toll fees
Any and all policies are subject to change at anytime, so all final agreements
will be laid out in the written Kitten Contract that will be sent to you once you have
chosen your kitten, and what you must sign and send back.
The kittens are all registered by litter, and will have a number assigned
to them. Once you have completed payment, or in case of pet quality,
presented documentation of spaying, we will then send the TICA (The
International Cat Association) papers to you to send in and register your
cat by name. The cost to you is currently $12 for non-members.
give the very best to our cats and kittens, including our time for play and socialization,
top brand products and raw food for meals, and additives to assist in a strong immune
system. However, we believe that we have come to a fair price for individuals. In
Pennsylvania, some breeders charge East coast prices; since we are in Western PA,
we charge Midwest prices for our cats. The following is a breakdown of our costs:
Pet quality Siberian 12 weeks old to 1 yr old - $800 - $950,
depending on color variations
Pet quality Siberian 1 yr - 2 yrs old - half price, so $400 - $475
Pet quality Siberian over 2 yrs old - $200 - $300
We have price reductions for purchase of multiple kittens/cats
Show & Breeder quality kittens are $1500 - $1600. We sell to those we know or
have references from only, and who have a breeding mentor/s
Costs of shipping/handling if going by air, at current rates, will be no more
than $250 US within the continental US - this is for airfare and carrier,
supplies, health certificate, etc.
On occasion, we are willing to drive to meet a customer 1/2 way from us
to make your drive easier. The cost for this is based on:
1) current gasoline/petrol prices
2) the distance that is driven - there is a $0.30 per mile surcharge
(the IRS recommends charging $0.49)
3) toll fees
Any and all policies are subject to change at anytime, so all final agreements
will be laid out in the written Kitten Contract that will be sent to you once you have
chosen your kitten, and what you must sign and send back.
The kittens are all registered by litter, and will have a number assigned
to them. Once you have completed payment, or in case of pet quality,
presented documentation of spaying, we will then send the TICA (The
International Cat Association) papers to you to send in and register your
cat by name. The cost to you is currently $12 for non-members.
April 15, 2008
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One further item to note: Following initial contact, we will want to know some basic
information about you - your family, other pets, past pet ownership, anything you can
tell us as to why you chose to purchase a Siberian kitten versus some other breed of
cat. We do not sell our kittens to just anyone who asks. We want to make certain
that those adopting our kittens are people that truly want a companion, and not just
to buy a cat because it is a 'trendy' thing to do. So if we seem nosey - it is just in the
best interest of our kittens. We, on the other hand, are trying to put as much
information about ourselves on our website so that you will know what sort of
individuals you are transacting with. We also welcome any and all questions about us,
and will answer them to the best of our ability and to your satisfaction.
information about you - your family, other pets, past pet ownership, anything you can
tell us as to why you chose to purchase a Siberian kitten versus some other breed of
cat. We do not sell our kittens to just anyone who asks. We want to make certain
that those adopting our kittens are people that truly want a companion, and not just
to buy a cat because it is a 'trendy' thing to do. So if we seem nosey - it is just in the
best interest of our kittens. We, on the other hand, are trying to put as much
information about ourselves on our website so that you will know what sort of
individuals you are transacting with. We also welcome any and all questions about us,
and will answer them to the best of our ability and to your satisfaction.
Items included in the price of adopting one of our kittens -
1. Life-long membership in the Keitta Siberians family,
which means unlimited access to Pat and Jan for questions
regarding your kitten's care (includes help to rehome your
kitten if any problems arise where you are unable to take
care of your baby any longer - this includes returning the
kitten/cat to us)
2. Health exam and certificate from our Veterinarian
guaranteeing health
3. Vaccination and worming records for you to give to your
veterinarian
4. Pedigrees of each of the parents of your baby, plus
pictures of each parent when they were around a year old.
5. Some pictures of your kitten
6. Copy of signed kitten contract
7. Care package to take home with you that includes dry
food, raw food, and other dietary items to help transition to
your foods, plus
instructions on how to do this. The pack also includes one jar
of CS (Ionic generated Colloidal Silver) to help immunity
during the stress of transition to a new household. Also
included - some of your kittens favorite toys, and some new
toys.
1. Life-long membership in the Keitta Siberians family,
which means unlimited access to Pat and Jan for questions
regarding your kitten's care (includes help to rehome your
kitten if any problems arise where you are unable to take
care of your baby any longer - this includes returning the
kitten/cat to us)
2. Health exam and certificate from our Veterinarian
guaranteeing health
3. Vaccination and worming records for you to give to your
veterinarian
4. Pedigrees of each of the parents of your baby, plus
pictures of each parent when they were around a year old.
5. Some pictures of your kitten
6. Copy of signed kitten contract
7. Care package to take home with you that includes dry
food, raw food, and other dietary items to help transition to
your foods, plus
instructions on how to do this. The pack also includes one jar
of CS (Ionic generated Colloidal Silver) to help immunity
during the stress of transition to a new household. Also
included - some of your kittens favorite toys, and some new
toys.
2. All potential buyers that have allergies, must allergy test prior to purchasing a
kitten (see our Allergy information). This is $25, non-refundable, and is applied to the
total cost of the kitten when purchase is made.
kitten (see our Allergy information). This is $25, non-refundable, and is applied to the
total cost of the kitten when purchase is made.
4. $10 per kitten from your purchase will be donated to the Siberian Research Fund
to learn more about HCM and other genetic-linked disorders.
to learn more about HCM and other genetic-linked disorders.
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