The Birman Society Inc.

CODE OF ETHICS

All members of The Birman Society Inc. Agree to be guided by the following code of ethics:

1. I WILL  as breeder and/or owner feed and care properly for all cats and kittens which I own and am responsible for, providing adequate housing and veterinary care including vaccinations as required.

2. I WILL  encourage owners of pet kittens to have them desexed between the ages of 6 to 9 months. I will provide a copy of the pedigree upon production of a veterinary certificate of desexing.

3.  I WILL  not obtain a mating for any animal that is sold as pet only.

4. I WILL  ensure that my breeding practices uphold the standards and bring honour to The Birman Society.

5. I WILL  ensure that all persons acquiring a cat or kitten from me clearly understand their responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal. I will provide details of diet, necessary veterinary care and grooming, current vaccination certificate covering both enteritis and influenza viruses, and any other information relevant to its well being.

6. I WILL  not sell or transfer from my care any kitten under 10 weeks of age, apart from under exceptional circumstances which will be advised to the Registrar.

7. I WILL  not knowingly sell a cat or kitten in ill health. I will ensure that any animal sold by me is parasite free, clean and sociable.

8. I WILL  notify buyers of any known faults to the best of my knowledge at the point of sale.

9. I WILL  not breed from a queen kept by me before it is 9 months of age and there after not more than twice a year. 

10. I WILL  not sell for stud purpose any male without making the purchaser aware of his habits and requirements and the necessary facilities to house him.

11. I WILL  ensure that the necessary registration and pedigree as required by the purchase's controlling body be proceeded with immediately the sale is finalised.

12. I WILL  not sell or dispose of cats or kittens to or through pet shops, markets or animal shelters or allow any cat or kitten to be awarded as a prize or donation of any kind. 

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A Society for the Appreciation and Advancement of the Sacred Cat of Burma