International Policy Important Information Before You Inquire
Thank you for your interest in PureJewel Maine Coon.
This page explains important information for international families before making an inquiry.
Please read it carefully before contacting us.
Current Status
At present, PureJewel is not accepting or arranging international exports.
International exports are temporarily suspended until further notice.
Residents in Japan may inquire about a kitten for handover within Japan.
For a domestic reservation with a later pickup date, the reservation deposit is JPY 50,000.
If international exports resume in the future, the applicable transport, payment, reservation, documentation, and contract terms will be confirmed again before any reservation is accepted.
1. Pet Home Only
Our cats are sold as pets only.
Breeding is prohibited.
Our priority is to place each cat in a loving, responsible, lifelong home.
2. Pedigree Information
Pedigree certificates issued by our cattery are ICC (International Cat Club, Japan) pedigrees.
They are issued under a Japanese domestic registry system and may not be accepted or recognized by TICA, CFA, or WCF.
Acceptance depends on the current rules of each registry. If registration with another association is important to you, please confirm eligibility directly with that registry before purchase.
Please understand this point before making an inquiry.
3. Purchase Price & Currency
Prices vary depending on the individual cat, age, coat color, type, pedigree background, and other factors.
For kittens currently available for handover within Japan, please refer to the listed price or contact us for details.
All payments are made in Japanese Yen (JPY).
If international exports resume in the future, international pricing and additional costs may differ from domestic placements because of transport, export documentation, health requirements, agent fees, and destination-specific procedures.
4. Payment for Handover Within Japan
For a kitten that will be picked up at a later date within Japan, a reservation deposit of JPY 50,000 is required.
The reservation is confirmed upon receipt of the reservation deposit.
The remaining balance must be paid by the time of handover.
PayPay and credit card payments are available only for in-person payments.
PureJewel does not offer its own installment or post-payment plan. Depending on the card and payment type, installment options may be available through the card issuer for in-person credit card payments.
5. Reservation, Cancellation, Refunds, Returns, and Replacement
For domestic handover within Japan, a reservation is confirmed after receipt of the JPY 50,000 reservation deposit.
If the buyer cancels for personal reasons after the reservation has been confirmed, the reservation deposit is non-refundable.
If PureJewel determines that the placement cannot proceed and cancels the reservation, any reservation deposit held by PureJewel will be refunded in full.
Because a cat is a living animal, returns or exchanges for the buyer's personal convenience are not accepted.
Any health-related matter after handover will be handled in accordance with the applicable sales agreement and guarantee terms.
6. International Export Status and Future Arrangements
PureJewel is currently not accepting or arranging international exports.
If international exports resume, availability will depend on the destination country, airline, route, season, required health documentation, export procedures, and the cat's condition and welfare.
Export requirements vary by destination, and all arrangements must comply with the applicable requirements in Japan and the destination country.
Transport costs, agent fees, health certificates, export documents, and other related expenses will be separate from the cat price and will be quoted individually using the conditions in effect at that time.
PureJewel normally considers routes that minimize the burden on the cat, including avoiding unnecessary transit or connecting flights whenever practical.
Delays, schedule changes, route changes, airline decisions, weather, and other events outside PureJewel's reasonable control may occur during international transport. Any future international transport agreement will specify the responsibilities and conditions applicable to that particular arrangement.
7. China
At present, PureJewel is unable to arrange transportation to China because our transport agent does not handle shipments to China.
We are therefore unable to accept international transport reservations for China.
8. Health Checks for Future International Transport
If international exports resume, the cat will undergo the health checks and export procedures required for the applicable destination before departure.
Cats are living animals, and no breeder can guarantee that illness, injury, or an unexpected change in condition will never occur.
Any health or transport guarantee applicable to an international placement will be stated in the individual sales agreement before the reservation is accepted.
9. Death-on-Arrival Guarantee
PureJewel does not offer a separate blanket death-on-arrival guarantee for international transport.
If international exports resume, any applicable guarantee, compensation, exclusions, or required documentation will be stated in the individual sales agreement before the reservation is accepted.
10. Timing and Availability
International placement, if resumed, may be possible only when the destination country, season, airline availability, route, health requirements, export timing, and the cat's condition can be accommodated safely.
Not every cat will be eligible for every destination or travel schedule.
11. Inquiry Method
International inquiries are welcome by message only.
Please contact us by WhatsApp message or Instagram DM.
Phone calls and video calls are not available.
When contacting us, please let us know:
・Your country of residence
・Which cat you are interested in
・Whether the handover would take place within Japan
12. Language Requirement for In-Person Visits in Japan
If you reside in Japan and visit our cattery in person, you must be able to communicate in Japanese.
If you are not able to communicate in Japanese, you must be accompanied by an interpreter.
This is required in order to avoid misunderstandings in important explanations, contracts, and communication.
13. Rehoming
If circumstances change after handover, please contact us before making a decision whenever possible.
However, PureJewel cannot guarantee or take responsibility for the outcome of a future rehoming arrangement.
14. Final Placement Decision
We value thoughtful and responsible placements rather than quick transactions.
If we feel that the placement is not the right match for the cat's future, we may decline the sale or reservation.
If PureJewel cancels a confirmed domestic reservation, any reservation deposit held by PureJewel will be refunded in full.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Sales and contracts handled by PureJewel are governed by the laws of Japan to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Any question concerning jurisdiction will be determined in accordance with the laws and rules applicable to the individual transaction.
16. Contract Procedure
For handover within Japan, the applicable sales agreement and required explanations will be provided as part of the domestic sales procedure.
If international exports resume and a reservation involves transportation, the sales agreement may be provided as a PDF file by message.
The buyer may be required to sign the agreement and return the signed PDF by message before the reservation is finalized.