I am in the US and I am importing a kitten from Russia. Obviously, this is going to be a very costly thing, so I want everything to go smoothly. I was the one who initially contacted the breeder inquiring about her kittens and she warned me it would be very costly and to check out local breeders first. For various reasons (not important), I finally decided to buy from her and we have talked about everything so far.
As far as payment goes, of course I have to pay her the full amount before she'd even think of letting the kitten go. She went to her bank in Russia and opened a US bank account there and gave me all the information to it, including account number. I believe I am supposed to go to my bank and transfer the money into the account. BEFORE I do that, however, I want to know if there is anything I should do to save my butt in case something goes wrong.
E.g. In the case that I do NOT receive the kitten and whatever else could happen. Basically, I am more concerned about not receiving the kitten and having paid her the full amount. I would be out a lot of $$$.
I can ask her for a receipt, but I would get that AFTER she receives the money. Anything else I can do or is this just going to be a big risk and I have to trust that the breeder will do right? I have been speaking to her for weeks now via email and she is not fishy by any means (very honest), but I am a paranoid individual in general, so I can't help but think the worst of everything. Thanks!!!
As far as payment goes, of course I have to pay her the full amount before she'd even think of letting the kitten go. She went to her bank in Russia and opened a US bank account there and gave me all the information to it, including account number. I believe I am supposed to go to my bank and transfer the money into the account. BEFORE I do that, however, I want to know if there is anything I should do to save my butt in case something goes wrong.
E.g. In the case that I do NOT receive the kitten and whatever else could happen. Basically, I am more concerned about not receiving the kitten and having paid her the full amount. I would be out a lot of $$$.
I can ask her for a receipt, but I would get that AFTER she receives the money. Anything else I can do or is this just going to be a big risk and I have to trust that the breeder will do right? I have been speaking to her for weeks now via email and she is not fishy by any means (very honest), but I am a paranoid individual in general, so I can't help but think the worst of everything. Thanks!!!