Question about getting papers from my Breeder.
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Most breeders give you papers even when you just get your kitty as a pet. I've ran across some who register the kitty but keep the papers for themselves but they are almost always willing to give you a copy. Just be straight up and ask your breeder if she forgot to send them to you or if you were suppose to get them and go from there. If you don't plan on showing I don't believe there is a real need for them other than to just have them.
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If she said you where getting them then you should. I would just ask. You should get the slip and then you fill it out and send it in as the owner.
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I would also call her and ask her about them. Its nice to have them because then you can register them in your name and you can also have the parents name if you ever want to research the lines that they come from.
People say that there is really no reason to have the papers but in my opinion, If the cats has papers and you purchased the cat then you should get the papers too because you now own the cat!
Let us know what you decide to do
People say that there is really no reason to have the papers but in my opinion, If the cats has papers and you purchased the cat then you should get the papers too because you now own the cat!
Let us know what you decide to do
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You paid for a TICA or CFA registered cat, you should get the papers. What you do with them after you get them should be of no concern to the breeder. Did your breeder represent them as registered? If so, they should supply them to you. Even if you don't have any intentions of showing them, it's important to know their pedigree so if, God forbid, they ever got HCM, it can be recorded to help try to stamp out the disease however we can. Why you want them is immaterial. You should have them.
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I agree with everyone else...you bought a registered cat, therefore you should have the registration...
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Blueberry was TICA reg and I also never got her papers.. But with my breeder that's no big shock.
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You will never get papers from Blueberys breeder because she does that to everyone.
The good thing is she has been reported and is in big trouble.
Tess I sure hope your breeder is not one that is not going to send the papers.
There are so many breeders that I know of that do that.
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Just curious...why would they keep the papers and not give them to the new owners?
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Some breeders keep the papers back until they get proof of spay/ neuter) but if they spayed themselves they wouldn't need to do that.
If your cat was advertised as registered then you should definately ask for the papers and a copy of the pedigree if they have it (if not you can request it when you send in the forms to the association.)
If your cat was advertised as registered then you should definately ask for the papers and a copy of the pedigree if they have it (if not you can request it when you send in the forms to the association.)
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I haven't received Belza's papers either. The lady I bought her from never really answers her phone or email at that. It's starting to become very frustrating! 
Especially because in our contract with her there are only certain shots we can give to Belza, and my boyfriend and I are going out of town for a week here soon and need to place her in a cat boarding place.. But we don't know if we can give her Feline destemper (sp) and we need to give her that in order for her to be around other cats.
Especially because in our contract with her there are only certain shots we can give to Belza, and my boyfriend and I are going out of town for a week here soon and need to place her in a cat boarding place.. But we don't know if we can give her Feline destemper (sp) and we need to give her that in order for her to be around other cats.
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Get on the phone and keep calling her. As a breeder I believe that it is their duty and responsibility to answer all questions!
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The distemper shot should be ok.
The leukemia and fip shots should not be given.
It voids the contracts.
Keep calling her and emailing.
I am sorry to say some of you will never get your papers because I know certain breeders never send the blue slip.
You can also call TICA and CFA and ask if there were ever any kittens registered from that breeder.
The leukemia and fip shots should not be given.
It voids the contracts.
Keep calling her and emailing.
I am sorry to say some of you will never get your papers because I know certain breeders never send the blue slip.
You can also call TICA and CFA and ask if there were ever any kittens registered from that breeder.
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I found this website trying to find out what options I have to obtain the papers on my supposedly registered cat as well. I met this breeder at a cat show, he cats were so adorable. I have never purchased a cat for more than $100. She gave me her card and website so I could watch the litters as she posted them. About a year or so I fell in love with one of the kittens who was advertised as a male, which is what I wanted. I called her and placed a deposit. She would not release the kitten to me until he was 4 months old, I protested a little b/c too much can happen in that 4 months to really change a kittens personality. At the cat show she told me her cats were $1000, no other prices were explained, just $1000. I was ok with this but when I went to give a deposit the price suddenly went up an additional $300 due to him being show quality and would have registered papers if I were to ever show him. Ok, too late, I was already in love with this kitten. The week I was to collect my kitten, the breeder calls to tell me that the male is now a female and a mistake was made on the sex, was found out when he was being spayed that it was a female, was also ok with this. I went to pick up my kitten and no papers, I was told that she now had to turn around and fix the sex of the kitten and would be a few months. Well, my cat is over a year now and has recently been diagnosed with FIP dry form. I've called, used messenger, email with no results/no papers. This kitten with her illness has now cost me over $7000 with vet visits and medications. I'm quite frustrated and was seeking some advice or help in this matter. Please can anyone help me, report her to a foundation, lawsuit, what can I do? Thank you in advance for any suggested help.
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You can report this breeder to the cat association that they belong to and you can also report the breeder under the fair trading act or consumer protection law body either at the state or federal level. These complaints are usually free of charge. I am very sorry about this breeders behaviour. It is unacceptable. You are doing a great job looking after your baby. I know that bills are so expensive. That is why it is especially important to have insurance.
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Oh geez, what a crazy rollercoaster you have been on. Do you have a contract with this breeder? The papers wont’t really do anything for you at this point. The contract is key to knowing if there might be any recourse. @jenniferm1020