Sundae Morning Rattery Co-Owner Contract
PAYMENT: Payment is due in full prior to pick up of the Rat(s). If the Co-Owner cannot pick up the Rat(s) within 2 weeks of the ready to go date, a boarding fee of $5.00 CAD a day per rat is applied and must be paid in full prior to scheduling pick up arrangements. If the Rat(s) are not picked up prior to reaching 12 weeks of age, any payment made towards the Rat(s) as well as the Rat(s) themselves are forfeit and will once again become available.
APPEARENCE: Co-Owner is completely satisfied with and waives any and all claims regarding the Rat(s) conformation or outward appearance.
RESPONSIBILITY: During the time of co-ownership, Co-Owner has full financial responsibility of the Rat(s).
HEALTH: As of pick up date, the Rat(s) have received 2 doses of Kitten Revolution or Advantage for Kittens for external parasite control. The Breeder is not responsible for the Rat(s) contracting any internal or external parasites once the Rat(s) have left the Breeder’s care. Sundae Morning Rattery guarantees the health of the Rat(s) under the following conditions;
1. 48 hours guarantee against URI’s (void if quarantine not performed, or if paper or cedar or any kind of fabric bedding is used as the substrate.)
2. 12 month guarantee on tumors (valid for the first 12 months of life)
The Breeder agrees to replace the Rat(s) with other rat(s) if the previous conditions are met.
HEALTH: Sundae Morning Rattery rats are clear of the following diseases and pathogens; SENDAI, SIALODACRYOADENITIS VIRUS, RAT PARVOVIRUSES(KRV,) MYPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS, SEOUL VIRUS, P. CARINII, CAR BACILLUS, RAT ROTAVIRUS, ENCEPHALITOZOON VIRUS; while in the care of the Breeder. Once the rats are in the Co-Owner’s possession, the Co-Owner assumes the risk of potentially contaminating the Rat(s).
72 HOURS: If at any time within the first seventy-two hours, the Co-Owner regrets getting the Rat(s), the Rat(s) may be returned to the Breeder for a refund up to 50% of the purchase price, as long as the Rat(s) are returned in good health. If the Breeder incurs any veterinary expenses due to the condition of the Rat(s) are returned in, those will be deducted from the refund.
NON BREEDING: The Rat(s) from Sundae Morning Rattery are co-owned on a non breeding contract. If the Rat(s) produce a litter, this will be a breach in contract and the Co-Owner will be liable to pay for damages of $5001.00 CAD per breach and pay the legal fees of the Breeder. Any resulting rittens (baby rats) are property of the Breeder and must be relinquished to the Breeder. Payment of these damages does not lift the non breeding contract and the Co-Owner will have to alter the Rat(s) at the earliest time, or relinquish them to the Breeder.
RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL: If at any time the Co-Owner is unable to care for or keep the Rat(s), the Breeder is given the right of first refusal. The Breeder shall be given the right to buy back the Rat(s) for the sum of $1.00 CAD. The Breeder must exercise their right to first refusal within fifteen days of receipt of written notice from the Co-Owner of their desire to no longer keep the Rat(s) at their residence. The Rat(s) are to be transferred to the Breeder by the Co-Owner at the sole expense of the Co-Owner. If Co-Owner is found to attempt to rehome, or rehome the Rat(s), this will be a breach in contract.
ANIMAL WELFARE: The Co-Owner agrees to provide the Rat(s) the Freedoms of Animal Welfare as described below;
The Freedom from hunger by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
The Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment, including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
The Freedom to Express (most) Normal Behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animals’ own kind.
The Freedom from Fear and Distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
Co-Owner grants Breeder authority to REPOSSESS the Rat(s) UPON EVIDENCE OF NEGLECT OR ABUSE without legal intervention and at no expense to Breeder.
FRAUD: The Breeder reserves the right to null/void this Co-Ownership Contract upon the findings of fraud or false information provided by Co-Owner in an effort to deceive Breeder as to the intentions of purchase of the Rat(s). In the case of fraudulent or false information, no refund will be given of any money exchanged between Co-Owner and Breeder and the Rat(s) will not be transferred to Co-Owner. In certain cases, Co-Owner understands that Breeder may report fraudulent occurrence to the proper authorities.
COMMUNICATION: The Breeder agrees to disclose to the Co-Owner any ailments in lines of close relations to the Rat(s) the Co-Owner has taken into their care, such as hormonal aggression, tumours, heart issues and malocclusion, etc.
The Co-Owner agrees to disclose to the Breeder any ailments that the Rat(s) develop. This data is collected so the Breeder can progress their lines in a positive direction.
No other conditions, guarantees, or obligations, concerning the Co-Ownership of the Rat(s) applies. By signing, both Co-Owner and Breeder 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 Rat(s) because of accidental death, theft, untreated sickness, etc., or any other loss beyond Breeder’s control once the Rat(s) is in Co-Owner’s possession.