THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION, INC. VOLUNTARY CODE OF ETHICS P: I am a member in good standing of The International Cat Association (TICA) and have a TICA registered cattery.F: 956.428.8047 WWW.TICAEO.COM REVISED: 5/11/2007 I will breed discriminately, and only if 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. Any kitten or cat sold as a pet/companion will be sold under the following conditions: • 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. • 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. • 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 a kitten until it has been inoculated at least twice against the following: Panleukopenia, Feline Rhinotracheitis, and Calicivirus. I also may choose to give other vaccinations. I have read and agree to abide by the above Voluntary Code of Ethics. |
