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A written sales contract describes all terms of the sale, including the purchase price and payment schedule, the breeder’s health guarantee, and any neuter/spay requirement. Contracts vary from breeder to breeder; however, all agreements should spell out the buyer’s option to return the kitten and get his or her money back if the kitten is found to be unhealthy or unsuitable within a specified period after purchase.

Health records and vaccination certificates should accompany the sales agreement. To save money, some breeders vaccinate their own kittens, which is a legal practice. However, in areas where rabies shots are required for cats, the vaccine must usually be administered in the presence of a state authority, such as a veterinarian or an animal control officer, before a legal certificate can be issued. When shipping kittens by air, health and rabies certificates are typically required, depending on the destination and on the airline’s regulations.