The International Cat Association TICA Voluntary Responsible Breeder Program
Voluntary CODE OF ETHICS

 

I am a member in good standing of The International Cat Association (TICA) and have a TICA registered cattery.
I will breed discriminately, and only if I am sure I can find appropriate homes for my kittens. I will place kittens only in homes that I believe will provide a life-long commitment of love, appreciation and responsible care.

  • I will guarantee that the kitten/cat is in good health at the time of sale.
  • I will urge the purchaser to have the kitten/cat examined by the purchaser's own veterinarian within a few days of purchase to confirm its good health.
  • I will require that the kitten be spayed or neutered NO LATER THAN 12 months of age and not be allowed to produce any offspring, unless it has been purchased for the purpose of a breeding program.
  • I will explain to the purchaser the dangers of an outdoor environment.
  • I will provide a written sales agreement that describes all the terms of the sale. I will abide by my own sales agreement.
  • I will provide the TICA registration application form and/or pedigree for the kitten/cat ONLY after I have received written evidence from a licensed veterinarian that the kitten/cat has been altered, unless it has been purchased for the purpose of a breeding program.
  • I will encourage the purchaser to contact me if the purchaser has any questions and I will respond in a timely manner.
  • I will not release kittens until they have had their first inoculations and have been released by my catteries vetenarian..
 
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