Pet Net USA Guidelines For Responsible Cat Breeders
1. Breeder offers no more than 3 breeds - preferably only 1 or 2.
2. Purebred kittens are registered or registerable with the appropriate breed club.
3. Breeder cares about the well-being of their breeding cats and the kittens they produce. Breeder puts the welfare of their cats before profit.
4. Breeder provides a safe, happy and healthy home for their cats and kittens. Breeder does not constantly confine their breeding cats to cages, and treats their cats in a humane manner at all times, realizing that cats thrive on love and companionship.
5. Breeder is knowledgeable about their breed(s).
6. Breeder ensures that kittens are healthy and well-socialized prior to placement.
7. Breeder places kittens at the appropriate level of maturity for their breed - no less than 8 weeks of age.
8. Breeder screens for health problems and ensures that all breeding cats are free from feline diseases prior to breeding.
9. Breeder has kittens vet checked and vaccinated.
10. Breeder recommends spay or neuter of "pet-quality" kittens.
11. Breeder offers a reasonable health guarantee.
12. Breeder ensures that kittens are being placed in responsible, forever homes.
13. Breeder is dedicated to buyer education and support while adjusting to new kitten.
14. Breeder is willing to rehome kitten or assist in finding a suitable new home in the event new owners cannot fulfill their commitment.
15. Breeder conduct should be courteous and professional in all dealings with potential buyers, as this is a reflection of our service and impacts the success of all Pet Net USA breeder members.
16. Breeder must be honest and trustworthy in all financial dealings, both with buyers and with Pet Net USA.
17. Breeder conduct should be courteous and professional in all correspondence and communications with the staff of Pet Net USA.
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Pet Net USA Disclaimer: Each of the cat breeders listed on our service is a member of Pet Net USA, and has provided us with details of their breeding practices, which meet our requirements for responsible cat breeders. We have compiled our list of responsible kitten breeders in good faith, assuming that the information that they have provided to us is accurate and complete. We are not responsible for communications or transactions between cat breeders and kitten buyers. Kitten buyers are solely responsible for doing any necessary research before purchasing a kitten from any of the cat breeders listed on our service.