To acquire a Maine Coon kitten from Royal Maine Coon Cattery, here’s a step-by-step guide based on the cattery’s policies:
1. Filling Out the Application
- The first step is to fill out an Application to adopt a specific kitten or to join the Waiting List. This application secures your interest and begins the reservation process with Royal Maine Coon Cattery.
2. Joining the Waiting List or Reserving a Kitten
- To join the waiting list, a $500 deposit is required. This deposit reserves your place in line for a kitten with your preferred color and gender.
- If you want to reserve a specific kitten, a $500 PET Deposit (non-refundable) is required. For kittens purchased with breeding rights, the deposit is $1,000.
Note: Once you select a kitten, the $500 deposit must be paid, which will apply toward the final purchase price. This deposit secures the kitten for you and ensures it won’t be offered to others. Accepted payment methods include Cash, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal (accepted as donations).
3. Staying Updated with Your Kitten
As soon as a deposit is placed for a kitten, you need to download WhatsApp to receive regular updates. Every two weeks, the cattery will send you videos and pictures of your kitten through WhatsApp, allowing you to stay connected with your new pet’s growth and progress.
4. Special Deposit and Payment Requirements
If the kitten is at the main cattery, a $500 deposit is required; if the kitten is located at a partner’s location, a 50% deposit is necessary.
Health preparations: Kittens are generally ready to go to their new homes at 14 weeks but may stay longer if they require additional care or if spay/neuter appointments are delayed.
5. Pickup or Delivery Arrangements
- Kittens from the cattery or a partner’s location must be picked up from the main cattery unless delivery to a local airport or another state is arranged.
- If delivery is needed, the total payment, including delivery fees, must be completed two weeks prior to the scheduled delivery date.
6. Final Payment and Pet Sales Contract
- The remaining balance is due on the kitten’s release date. With the final payment, both parties will sign a Pet Sales Contract to finalize the purchase.
- If you need to pick up the kitten later than planned, notify the breeder before placing a deposit. The cattery will hold the kitten for up to 2 weeks beyond the release date. After that, a daily boarding fee of $45 will apply. If the kitten isn’t picked up within the specified timeframe without prior notice, it will be resold without any refund.
7. In Case of Special Circumstances
- The PET Deposit is non-refundable, though it may be transferred to another litter or kitten if needed.
- If a reserved kitten unfortunately passes away, the deposit can be applied toward another kitten, as long as the cattery is still operating.
- If you’re on the waiting list but do not find a suitable kitten within 12 months, you may receive a $250 refund (half of the deposit).
8. Completing the Process
- Once payment is made, sign the Deposit Agreement and email it along with a photo ID or driver’s license to the cattery’s email. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- If you’re not ready to purchase immediately, you may join the Waiting List by submitting an Application, allowing you time to prepare.
Following these steps will ensure a smooth process to reserve, pay for, and welcome a Maine Coon kitten from Royal Maine Coon Cattery into your home.
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