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All breeders are encouraged to comply with the following Code of Ethics. The C.A.N.T (Inc) supports the Code of Ethics for Breeders, which was adopted at the A.C.F. Conference in June 1981. 1 The cat or kitten should be in the best possible condition and health before it goes to a new home. 2. It should be immunised against Feline Infectious Enteritis, the final effective injection for a kitten being given at not less than twelve (12) weeks of age. 3. No kitten should be sold at less than TWELVE (12) WEEKS OF AGE. 4. As far as possible it should be free from internal and external parasites. 5. All kittens of a litter MUST be registered with the Controlling Body; (in the NT it is The Cat Association of the NT). 6. Transfer of a kitten/cat must be effected WITHIN 30 DAYS of gift or sale to a new owner. This is the responsibility of the breeder/previous owner. 7. Transfer may be made for "BREEDING" or "NON BREEDING". "Non Breeding" means that should the cat produce kittens, none of its progeny can be registered, the cat is meant to be desexed. It is the responsibility of the breeder to explain to the new owner the meaning of "NON BREEDING" status. 8. The Pedigree, Veterinary Certificate AND the transfer of registration are the birthright of the cat or kitten and are not to be withheld for extra payment. The price must include these whether the animal is meant for breeding, showing or merely a pet. 9. It is the responsibility of a breeder to ensure, as far as possible that prospective owners know how to care for the cat or kitten. 10. It is the responsibility of a breeder to ensue that the animal will be given a permanent home and not passed on without due consideration for its welfare. 11. The owner of a stud male should not accept unregistered females for service. 12. The owner of a registered female should not use the services of an unregistered male. |
