Our Terms & Conditions

If you are lucky enough to be adopting one of our Little Beans, we require you to read and sign a copy of our terms and conditions before you take your new baby home. Please ensure you read it carefully and are agreeable to all points within the contract. This document is an important part of our process and is frequently reviewed for yours and our safety. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us. Our contract is as follows.

• I agree to all as follows Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue adoption processes, and will accept and follow all guidelines, clauses and terms.
• I agree that I am adopting a rescue cat that has been vet checked, which includes but not limited to: spay/neutering, vaccination, microchipping, flea and worm treatment, which will all be completed before being released from Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue care.
• I acknowledge and understand that Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue does not test for specific underlying health conditions, such as – but not limited to – FIP, FIV, FeLV. If these tests are further required, it is my responsibility to organise the required tests and cover the entirety of costs involved. If my cat or kitten has been exposed or is it at higher risk of such conditions, I will be informed as such before adoption takes place
• I understand there is an adoption fee associated with the adoption of a cat or kitten from Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue and this fee must be paid in full before the cat or kitten is taken home and signed over, unless otherwise stated and signed.
• I agree that when my application of adoption is approved and it is confirmed I am adopting my kitten, a non-refundable deposit of $50 is to be paid to secure the adoption. This must be done via bank transfer or cash only. If I fail to pay this deposit, the kitten will not be ‘held’ for my adoption.   
• I understand for whatever reason I can no longer commit to adopting my chosen Cat or Kitten that Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue will not return my initial $50 deposit.
• I understand that Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue will disclose any of the cat or kittens known health or behaviour issues by the above named rescue group before adoption is completed. 
• I agree to the 10 day health agreement from the day of adoption, which states that the cat or kitten has been health checked by a qualified veterinarian and cleared for adoption. If my chosen Cat or kitten becomes ill within the 10 day period, the cat or kitten can be returned to Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue’s veterinary practice (HIGHlands Veterinary Hospital) for appropriate care and will be financially supported by the Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue.
• I agree that if your chosen Cat or Kitten becomes ill within the 10 day period after adoption and you choose to have your Cat or Kitten treated by a different veterinarian, the expenses will NOT be covered by Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue.
• I understand there is no "Cooling off"period, and that if I no longer want or can no longer care for my adopted Cat or Kitten, I agree to notify Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue and provide a 14 day period to allow Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue to make arrangements for my Cat or Kitten to be taken back into care.
• I understand that if for whatever reason I can no longer keep my adopted Cat or Kitten, the entire adoption fee will NOT be returned.
• I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Little Beans Cat and Kitten Rescue against any losses, lawsuits, claims, injury, damages incurred by me or to any persons or property by my adopted cat or kitten, once adoption has been completed. 
• I agree to all of the above information and am signing with full awareness and understanding

Contract last reviewed & amended MAY 2024.