Health Guarantee & Warranty

At Maine Coon Nest, our highest priority is the long-term well-being and health of our feline companions. We believe that producing exceptional Maine Coons begins long before a litter is born—it starts with meticulous lineage selection, comprehensive DNA screening of our breeding kings and queens, regular echocardiogram monitoring, and raising every kitten directly in our clean, stimulating home environment.

Every kitten placed from our cattery comes with a binding written Health Guarantee contract designed to protect both the adopter and the kitten, ensuring total peace of mind and transparency.

Before any Maine Coon kitten departs our cattery for their forever home (at 11–12 weeks of age), they complete an extensive medical and preventive regimen under the direct supervision of our licensed veterinarian:

We guarantee that at the time of pickup or delivery, your kitten is in sound physical condition and free from infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases.

Adopter's 72-Hour Vet Visit Requirement: The buyer agrees to have the kitten examined by a licensed veterinarian (DVM) within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding Sundays and national holidays) of receiving the kitten. This examination establishes a baseline health record with your veterinarian and activates the full terms of our 2-Year Genetic Warranty.

We guarantee your Maine Coon kitten against life-threatening congenital or hereditary genetic disorders for a period of two (2) full years (24 months) from the date of birth. Our breeding program relies on exhaustive genetic screenings via accredited veterinary genetics laboratories (including UC Davis VGL and Optimal Selection):

Warranty Remedy: In the rare event that a kitten is diagnosed with a fatal congenital or genetic defect by a licensed veterinarian within the 2-year warranty period, Maine Coon Nest will provide a replacement kitten of equal quality from the next available litter upon receipt and verification of clinical records and diagnostic imaging.

To preserve the validity of the Health Guarantee and ensure your Maine Coon enjoys a long, vibrant life, the adopter agrees to the following standards of care:

We pride ourselves on honesty, compassion, and swift resolution. If you believe your kitten has developed a condition covered under this warranty, please follow these four simple steps:

To maintain clear expectations, the following conditions are not covered under the Health Guarantee:

• Minor Rehoming Stress Conditions: Mild transient diarrhea from dietary transitions or minor stress sneezing/upper respiratory irritation during initial adjustment.
• Post-Transfer Parasite Exposure: Parasites contracted after leaving our cattery (fleas, ticks, mites, giardia/coccidia contracted from outdoor soil, dog parks, or other household pets).
• Accidental Trauma, Neglect, or Abuse: Fractures, toxic plant or chemical ingestion, foreign body obstruction, or trauma resulting from outdoor roaming.
• Non-Recommended Vaccines: Adverse reactions resulting from non-essential or high-risk vaccines (such as FIP vaccine) administered contrary to breeder guidelines.
• Routine Veterinary Expenses: The breeder is not responsible for routine medical bills, office consultation fees, elective surgeries, or routine medications incurred by the adopter.

Adopting a Maine Coon from our cattery is the beginning of a lifelong relationship. We are always available to answer questions about nutrition, grooming, growth phases, behavior, or veterinary care throughout your cat's entire lifetime.

Our No-Shelter Promise: If at any point during your cat's life you are unable to keep or care for them due to unforeseen circumstances, we ask that you contact us immediately. We will gladly take the cat back into our care or assist you in screening and placing the cat into a loving, vetted forever home. Under no circumstances should any Maine Coon Nest cat ever be surrendered to an animal shelter or rescue facility.