Placement Policies

The information on this page is important; please read it before contacting me with questions.

Cancellation

Pelaqita Persians reserves the express right to cancel a Sale with the Buyer at any time, for any reason.  All monies paid to Pelaqita Persians towards the purchase price of the kitten (or cat) will be refunded to the Buyer ONLY if Pelaqita Persians cancels a sale under this "Cancellation" policy.  If the Buyer cancels the sale for any reason, no money will be refunded to the Buyer.

I do NOT sell to pet shops or a third-party buyer(s) for resale.

Our Persian kittens do not leave my home until THEY are ready, which is between 12 and 20 weeks of age. Kittens going to a pet home are spayed or neutered, have age-appropriate vaccinations and wormings, and have a health check by my veterinarian at around 11 weeks old.

Please review this page in its entirety and if you are interested in being considered for one of my Persian kittens, please fill out and submit the online Application.  I no longer give referrals to other breeders except for Pur-Snickity Persian Cattery (Ohio), Pufkinz Persians (Oklahoma), Tarays (W. Virginia), Posh Persian (Colorado), and Surreal Persians (Texas).

CFA Registration

Pelaqita Persians is a show cattery and therefore, registering my kittens (even the ones that are destined for pet or non-show homes), is imperative to my goals as a breeder. Registrations are also important to the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) as those fees help support the many causes the CFA supports.

Due to the importance of CFA registration, my policy regarding the individual registration for each kitten is:

• The kitten buyer(s) will have to decide on a registered name of kitten at least three weeks before the scheduled due date for the kitten to go to its new home.
• The kitten buyer(s) notifies me of the name, and
• I will then register the kitten with the CFA. The Certificate of Registration will then reflect the chosen name of the kitten and the kitten buyer(s) as the owner(s).

If the kitten buyer(s) is unable to think of a registered name, then I will choose a registered name for the kitten and register it with the CFA. The certificate will reflect the new owner's name and the kitten's registered name. Click here for more information on Registering a Pedigreed Cat.

Health Guarantee - Contract

My Persian cats and kittens eat Life's Abundance cat food and Pro Plan Lamb & Rice Sensitive stomach dry cat food. I believe so strongly in this healthy, naturally formulated cat food, continuing to feed the Life's Abundance is a condition of sale to receive my three (3) year genetic/health guarantee. Click here for more information on Life's Abundance Cat Food.  Click here for more information on Pro Plan Lamb & Rice diet. We put a bowl of each brand of dry food down for the kitten and they eat what they want.

If you would rather not feed the recommended food, then a one (1) year health guarantee will apply.

Deposits and Hold, Refunds and Replacements

We require a non-refundable deposit of one-half (1/2) of the price for that kitten. The balance due, (including any delivery costs – see Delivery), is

due and payable at the agreed-upon time. The Health/Genetic Guarantee/Contract must be read, agreed to, signed, and returned to Pelaqita Persians before any kitten leaves my home. Therefore, make sure you read, understand, and agree to the terms of the Contract before reserving a kitten and sending a deposit.

All deposits are non-refundable. 

If a kitten has been reserved and the kitten buyer cannot pay the balance due for any reason, the buyer forfeits the deposit and will not receive a kitten.

1.  A kitten is considered "Reserved" for said Buyer and is designated as such on our website or Facebook page after said 50% deposit is paid to Pelaqita Persians. All deposits are considered a "good faith" agreement between Buyer and Pelaqita Persians as outlined below:Pelaqita Persians agree to "hold," said kitten for Buyer until said kitten can be placed into Buyer's care after 12 weeks of age, AND the balance due must be paid in full to Pelaqita Persians (including, but not limited to, balance due, and any associated delivery fees). Said kitten would not be delivered or leave Pelaqita Persians' home unless and until all monies are paid to Pelaqita Persians, and the Buyer executes and returns a signed copy of the Health/Genetic Guarantee. If the balance due is not paid to Pelaqita Persians at the agreed-upon time, any deposit is deemed "forfeited" as outlined in Forfeiture and Liquidated Damage Clause.

A.  Forfeiture and Liquidated Damage Clause: A deposit is forfeited if the Buyer changes his/her mind and no longer desires to purchase said kitten from Pelaqita Persians (for any reason) or is unable to pay Pelaqita Persians the balance due on said reserved kitten within the agreed-upon time. Said forfeited deposit is considered liquidated damages to Pelaqita Persians including, but not limited to:

       i.   Pelaqita Persians has turned away other potential buyers when a "hold" was placed on said kitten;

       ii. An older kitten has a drastically reduced value and can no longer be sold for the original purchase price.

       iii. Between the time the kitten should have gone to its new home at the approximate age of twelve (12) weeks and when it is finally sold to a secondary purchaser, Pelaqita Persians will have suffered the increased costs associated with the feeding, care, and other additional vaccinations and/or wormings required to keep the said kitten in saleable condition from the original date of sale onward.

2.  If, through an act of nature or other unforeseen circumstances, said kitten which was placed on "Hold" becomes unavailable.  Pelaqita Persians agrees to sell to Buyer, a kitten of "like-quality, color, and price" from either an existing litter or from an upcoming litter.

A.     Such replacement kitten of "like-quality, color, and price" shall be made within one (1) year from the date the original deposit was accepted by Pelaqita Persians.

B.    If Buyer chooses not to accept said replacement kitten within one (1) year from the date the original deposit was accepted by Pelaqita Persians, the deposit is forfeited as outlined above in the Forfeiture and Liquidated Damage Clause section.

C.  If Pelaqita Persians cannot provide a replacement kitten of "like-quality, color, and price" within one (1) year from the date the original deposit was accepted by Pelaqita Persians, then Buyer agrees to accept a replacement kitten of any color, quality, and/or sex. Buyer understands and agrees to make a choice from what is offered, or all other rights are forfeited, and no monies will be refunded to Buyer.

D.  Pelaqita Persians is only obligated to Buyer so long as Pelaqita Persians is still breeding and selling Persian kittens.

Cash.

Bank transfer via Zelle or Venmo is accepted.

Pelaqita Persians will accept personal checks, if there is plenty of time for the check to clear the Seller's bank before the kitten leaves our home.

The Buyer will receive a written receipt/confirmation either by e-mail or the United States mail of my receiving your payment.

PayPal is NOT accepted.

Picking Up Your Kitten:  Please be sure to bring a cat carrier for safe transport of the kitten. No kitten will leave my home unless a carrier is provided. If a kitten buyer does not have a cat carrier with them on the date of pick-up, a carrier can be purchased from Pelaqita Persians for $75. This provision is for the safety and well-being of the kitten or cat while traveling in your car.

If a kitten buyer is unable to come to my home and pick their kitten up, the kitten buyer must arrange for a private courier as there is no longer any airline that will accept a Persian cat as "live" cargo.

I do not support the inhumane practice of declawing cats. Many people are unaware of what this surgery entails; a veterinarian surgically removes the first joint of each of the cat's toes. Further, studies suggest that declawing a cat over the age of one year can result in psychological problems in the cat such as not using its litter box, marking its territory, aggression, and fighting.

I will not sell a kitten or cat to a home that is going to declaw the kitten or cat as it is inhumane and maims the cat.

Soft Paws - for a safe alternative to declawing. I have used and recommend Soft Paws. They are simple to use and effective at preventing damage to your furniture, curtains, and other household goods.