Code of Ethics, 1st January 2004
- COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF ETHICS
Each member, upon signing an application for membership
or renewal of membership of the C.A.T. Inc., and being
elected to the general membership of the C.A.T. Inc., shall in
to agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, rules and
regulations of the C.A.T Inc., be also bound by the C.A.T Inc.
Code of Ethics relating to responsible cat ownership,
including the keeping, welfare, breeding and disposing of
cats by members to the effect of the terms and conditions
set out under section 2 below.
- CODE OF ETHICS AND UNDERTAKING
- I shall ensure that at all times all cats under my control
are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised, and receive
proper veterinary attention, if and when required.
- I shall breed primarily for the purpose of improving the
standard of the breed, and not specifically for the pet
market or any other commercial purpose.
- I shall not breed more kittens than I can reasonably
place.
- Excepting in exceptional circumstances, I shall not sell or
transfer from care any kitten under ten (10) weeks of
age, thus allowing for its first vaccination to be given.
- I shall endeavour to ensure that all persons acquiring
cats from me clearly understand their responsibility for
the care and welfare of the animal, and that they have
the time and facilities to perform their obligations
- I shall provide to all purchasers of cats sold or placed by
me, advice as required, of all dietary and immunisation
requirements and written instructions relating to such
requirements and responsible cat ownership.
- I shall accept reasonable financial responsibility for the
health status of kittens sold by me for a period of two
(2) weeks after leaving my care. This is to cover the
purchaser and the kitten for any infectious disease the
kitten may have been incubating when in my care. My
responsibility under this clause shall not extend to
health matters wholly arising from the actions of the
purchaser.
- I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of
the breed, nor falsely advertise, nor mislead any person
regarding the attributes of the cat.
- I shall ensure when selling or transferring a cat to
another person, whenever appropriate, documents as
required by the C.A.T. Inc. (Rule 2.24) will be provided to
the purchaser or transferee.
- I will comply with all state/local government laws/regulations
concerning keeping cats.
- When a kitten is delivered by a third party then it is then
it is the responsibility of the breeder to ensure that the
third party conforms with all preceding points of this
code.
- While a cattery is in quarantine, no person either owning
or residing at that cattery shall attend any cat related
meeting without prior knowledge and permission of all
persons likely to attend that meeting, or visit any other
cattery or the home of any other exhibitor without the
prior knowledge and permission of all the persons
concerned as outlined in Rule 3.50.
- Any member failing to observe any provisions of the Code
of Ethics may be dealt with under the rules of the C.A.T. Inc.
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