Expert: Marcia Owen - 4/28/2010

Question
i have had my cat abbey stud she gave birth to 3 kittens one being still born one have bottle feed for 3 days died i have one kitten left and the mans cat that stud abbey is saying i have to give him that kitten i have gave him £150. deposit and he was going to give me that back when he could have a kitten but being there is only one do i have to give it to him as i will loss out thanks stacey

Answer
Hi Stacey

It would really depend on if there was a written contract.  If there was a contract then I would suggest you see a solicitor to see if it is clear.  If there is no written contract then you are not obliged to give a kitten back especially as you have paid £150.  I assume the £150 was for the stud service which could be exchanged for a kitten?  I must say that £150 for a pedigree kitten is very very cheap.  You don't say what breed as a lot of breeds would only attract £100/£150 for a stud fee, and as most kittens sell for nearer £300 upwards, then I feel the stud owner is being very unfair as they would in effect have a very cheap kitten if this is in replacement of a stud fee.

Regards

Marcia