Pet Parent Criteria

It's important that you and the Mokave kitty you want are a good match for your situation and environment. Please review my Pet Parent Criteria to be sure that one of my Mokaves would be right for you and your family.

Are you an animal lover?
Many people call me who are looking to acquire a rare object for bragging rights instead of a family pet. This is a bad idea for so many reasons. People who genuinely love animals generally have more patience and make a greater effort to learn about and understand these unusual felines.

Can you afford to take care of a Mokave cat?
Mokave Jag Cats don't have a lot of special needs but they do require a tall cat tree, good-quality dry food, and occasional vet care to keep them growing and healthy.

How much time do you have to spend with your kitty?
Mokave cats are bred to be true companions and bond strongly with their humans. If you work away from home more than 40 hours a week, are out most nights/weekends, and have no other family member who will play with and love the kitty, this is not the breed for you because a Mokave cat can actually grieve for lack of companionship.

How many animals do you have now?
Some people are collectors. They are constantly looking for another unusual animal to add to their group. Too many animals means less time spent with each one. This can cause behavioral problems as many felines will not compete for attention and wind up being less social (and more stressed) than they would have been had there been fewer animals around.

Also, it's important to spay/neuter your pets -- not only for their own health and to prevent pet overpopulation -- but to ensure there will be no territorial conflicts with your new kitten.

Will you keep your Mokave cat indoors?
Mokave cats and kittens are raised to be indoor family pets. They are not "street smart" and could easily get hurt (or stolen) if left outside unsupervised. Studies have shown that indoor/outdoor cats have an average lifespan of less than half that of indoor-only cats.

Does anyone smoke in your home?
A kitten's lungs are quite small and their respiratory rate much faster than ours. Not only do they inhale more smoke, but toxins from the smoke in the air (or on your clothing, furniture, and carpets) is transferred to their coats where they ingest it orally through grooming themselves.

Research indicates that cats are up to 70% more likely to come down with cancer, allergies, eye/skin diseases, and respiratory problems when exposed to second-hand smoke.

All I want is someone who will truly love my cats, play with them,
and properly care for them. Do you qualify as a good Pet Parent?

Aurora

Mokave Pet Parent:

"I love both my Mokave cats to pieces and you can rest assured, they will always be taken care of. I have willed them to my granddaughter. I told her she would get them when I move on, if she wants them. She was ecstatic."

Ronnie B.   Missouri City, TX

Ashanti

Placing Your Deposit

Because I produce so few kittens each year, it is usually necessary to reserve them in advance. Before reserving any Mokave Jag Cat, you must meet my Pet Parent Criteria and fill out an application. All deposits are acknowledged by email receipt.

Reserving a Mokave Kitten

To reserve a Jag Cat kitten, a $500.00 nonrefundable Litter Reservation Deposit is required. This deposit is good for 12 months and can "float" from litter to litter until you find your purr-fect kitty. If you do not pick a kitten within the first year, simply add another $500 to your deposit and it will be good for another year. All deposits are nonrefundable, but will be credited towards the cost of your kitten.

You can choose to assign your deposit to an existing or upcoming litter. Depending upon the order in which your deposit was received, you will be entitled to 1st, 2nd, or 3rd pick of any available kittens in that litter.

Note: Kittens become available after I have made my determination as to which, if any, kittens in that litter need to be retained for my breeding program. Usually this decision is made by the time the kittens eyes are open (around 10-14 days), at which time the 1st pick deposit holder can then make their selection. The remaining available kittens are then offered to the 2nd pick deposit holder, and so on. If no other people are waiting in line for a kitten from that litter, the selection decision can be delayed another week or two, if desired by the deposit holder. All selections must be made by the time the kittens are 4 weeks of age.

Once you have selected your kitten, an additional $1000 nonrefundable Kitten Reservation Deposit is required to reserve that particular kitten for you, bringing your total deposit payments to $1500. All deposits are locked onto and subtracted from the cost of the kitten. Your kitten must be paid for in full prior to pickup or shipping.

Reserving a Mokave Cat

To reserved a young adult Jag Cat, a $500 to $1000 non-refundable Reservation Deposit is required, depending upon the cat's price. This deposit is subtracted from the cost of the cat. All young adults must be paid for in full prior to pickup or shipping.

Mokave Pet Parent:

"Yes, that is the kitten I want! Thank you so much. I will be sending the deposit later today!"

Fernando R.   San Francisco, CA

Purchasing a Mokave Jag Cat

Before purchasing a Jag Cat, you must talk to me in person or on the phone (904-292-9195) so that I can be sure that the cat or kitten you want will be appropriate for your environment.

All Mokave Jag Cats must be paid in full prior to pickup or shipping. Total cost for a Mokave kitten depends upon their kitten price, alter fee, and optional shipping and microchipping fees.

Whenever possible, 1/2 of the remaining balance on your Jag Cat should be paid the month following your deposit, or you can make installment payments as you wait for your kitty to be prepared for its new home. All payments will be acknowledged by email receipt.

To purchase your Mokave Jag Cat, simply call me at 904-292-9195 to confirm that you have met my Pet Parent criteria and to make your payment.

Please see Payment Types Accepted.

Mokave Pet Parent:

"Isis has won the hearts of everyone in our house. She was definitely worth the wait."

"I have sent the deposit for our next kitten. My wife, Kim, is looking for a Mokave male with the chocolate rosette pattern of Akasha. We will wait for that. No matter how long it takes."

Frank Z.   Brookfield, IL

Payment Types Accepted

MasterCard, VISA, American Express, PayPal, cashier's checks, and money orders.

Personal checks are no longer accepted.

Payments sent through U.S. Mail should be registered or certified for tracking and security purposes. Visit United States Postal Service - Prices for more information.

Please make cashier's checks and money orders out to: Mokave Cats

"I will get that money order out to you 1st thing Monday morning. Thanks for letting me have Yuma."

Officer Marc D.   Gambrills, MD

Kitten & Cat Prices

Creating a new breed such as my Jag Cats is really time-consuming and expensive. Many cats that originate from wild hybrids aren't very fertile. I don't overbreed my cats, which means only a few litters of these rare kittens can be produced each year. In 2013, prices will increase due to the high cost of fertility testing my breeders.

Mokave Kittens cost $5000 up.
They are priced individually based upon their lineage, size, personality, coat pattern, color, and exotic features such ear tuffs, large rosettes, plush coat, etc. I do not offer "pet-priced" kittens; all my cats are the highest quality my breeding program can produce.

The cost of each kitten is shown on its Personal Page. All Mokave kittens are spayed or neutered for you at 12 weeks. This vet charge of $95 for a male; $150 for a female is added to the cost of your kitten. A $50 microchip fee is optional.

Mokave kittens are unusual felines that actually become more beautiful and exotic-looking as they mature; therefore the price of an available kitten can increase as it grows. However, once you have selected your kitten and it has been moved to my Reserved Gallery, your kitten's price is locked in -- no matter how big or gorgeous it becomes later on!

Mokave Cats cost $2500 up.
They become available when I decide not to breed a kitten I've been keeping for myself or I retire one of my young Kings or Queens, usually at 18 months to 4 years of age (Jag Cats take up to 4 years to fully mature). These felines have special characteristics that I felt would be an asset to my breeding program.

The cost of each cat is shown under its photo on my For Sale page. This price includes altering and vaccinations.

Who Buys These Cats?

Mokave Jag Cats are really popular with police officers, sheriffs, detectives, firemen, and US Customs agents, as well as medical professionals such as doctors, veterinarians, psychologists, and paramedics. Military families also love my cats. I get calls from US Marines, Navy Seals, Special Forces, Air Force, Army, and Coast Guard service personnel, all wanting one of my Jag Cats.

Mokave cats are often called MAN cats, but there's a lot more to them than just their unusual appearance and size. People first come to me because they like the exotic looks of my larger cats, but they buy their second (third or fourth) Jag Cat because they've fallen in love with their sweet personalities and amazing intelligence.

For details on what is currently available, see Mokaves For Sale. All Mokave cats and kittens are spayed or neutered prior to pickup or shipping. I do not sell my felines for breeding purposes.

Mokave Pet Parents:

"We are really grateful that Nemo is part of our family... this is by far the best money that we have ever spent. We can't imagine what our life would be like without our beautiful boy!"

Scott & Debbie T.   San Deigo, CA

Shipping Mokaves  

No, this isn't really how I ship your kitty.
It's just too cute a photo of King Comanche not to share!

How I Ship Your Kitten

1. Call each shipper to find the best flight based upon your preferences and the kitten's welfare.
2. Make the reservation, email you the flight info, buy and prep the shipping crate.
3. Take the kitten to the vet for its travel health certificate.
4. Bathe your kitty, trim its nails, and clean its ears.
5. Prepare all the paperwork, drive to the airport, check kitty in, prepay the flight.
6. Call you to say that your kitten is on its way.

Your kitten's Pet File is put in a plastic bag and placed under its blanket in the shipping crate. This file normally includes my business card; a copy of your Mokave Pet Contract; breed registration paper; three-generation pedigree; vet-certified health certificate; and record of altering, vaccination dates, Feline Leukemia test, FIV test, and fecal test.

"I picked Sheba up tonight from the airport... she wasn't meowing to get out of the cage at all. On the way home I had her in my lap and she was just licking me and head-butting me and purring. I instantly fell in love with her!"

Holly B.   New Orleans, LA

Where I Ship Mokaves

Mokave cats and kittens can be shipped anywhere in the United States (except Hawaii), Puerto Rico, and the American Virgin Islands.

I also ship to the following countries, when flights are available:

Canada: Airline regulations regarding pet shipping to Canada now require a CITES permit, which is more costly and difficult to obtain. Shipping your kitten to a US border city where you can pick it up and drive it home requires only a normal vet-certified health certificate.

Central America: El Salvador (San Salvador)

Mexico: Mexico City

I use Delta as they love my cats and take very good care of them. My felines travel in the same temperature and pressure-controlled environment as the human passengers.

PLEASE NOTE: Mokave Cats is not responsible for delivery of your kitten. As a courtesy, I provide shipping services when they are prepaid by you. You are always welcome to come pick up your kitty in person.

Shipping To Other Countries

Each country has different regulations regarding pet importation. I will allow my cats and kittens to be shipped to your country, providing that:

1) There are no long mandatory quarantine periods for my felines.
2) You use a pet courier service to deliver the cat to you.

Pet couriers guarantee that the proper paperwork is done for exiting the United States and entering your country, and they usually hand-deliver the kitten to your door. You will have to research a bit to find the right one for your area and then email me your choice and their contact information.

PLEASE NOTE: Payment of the pet courier service and any necessary paperwork is the responsibility of you, the Pet Parent.

Shipping Fees

Due to the increased cost of fuel, airline crates and travel health certificates, shipping fees within the United States and Canada will be $350 - $400, depending upon the size of the crate and cat.

Shipping outside the United States requires an International Health Certificate, which is an additional cost that can vary from country to country.

"We are home safe and sound! She is very pretty, just the color I like, too. She was so sweet and rode in my lap and purred and kneaded and headbutted like she knew me. I was surprised she wasn't a bit nervous [after the flight]..."

Natasha P.   Searcy, AR