Maine Coon Kittens for Sale – Cautionary Note
Whenever you see Maine Coon kittens for sale, make a few basic checks before you spend any time visiting. You can tell a lot by ‘gut instinct’ and the helpful attitude of the seller. Good Maine Coon breeders will be protective or their cats. They should be asking you about your living situation and if you have any other animals, children, etc. If they don’t seem interested in you, they may not be so interested in the homes their cats are going to and you may view this as a negative sign.
Remember, reputable breeders are plentiful and you will find beautiful healthy Maine Coon kittens for sale and ready for new homes if you’re prepared to take your time. They are not in short supply despite their popularity, although the best breeders in your area may not have new litters at the same time as you were hoping to find your new kitten.
King Henry 6 weeks
First Steps to Finding a New Maine Coon Kitten
When we chose our kitten, we first searched for local breeders on the Internet, looked at photos of previous litters, and then contacted them via email. Many places we contacted had waiting lists, and we actually ended up with quite a limited choice of suitable breeders, who were due to have kittens.
TIP: Allow plenty of time to look around and don’t expect to bring a new kitten home tomorrow. Good breeders will keep Coon kittens for sale with their mothers until they are 3 months old even after papers have been signed. We chose our kitten when he was 5 weeks and visited him again before we finally brought him home.
Before we brought our first Maine Coon kitten home, we purchased a large scratching post, (which is absolutely essential for big mainly indoor cats if you want to prevent him from scratching your favourite arm chair), a weeks supply of food and litter (the same varieties that he/she was used to) and a cosy cat bed for him to snuggle up in as he adjusted to his new surroundings.
When you find a breeder you can trust and is recommended but doesn’t have kittens available always ask for a recommendation. The Maine Coon breeder community is close knit but sometimes political and competitive so always do your own research and if you’re not sure about something – ask and if you don’t get satisfactory answers, simply move on.
Avoiding Maine Coon Health Problems
If kittens are born with problems, it’s difficult for a breeder to sell them, and they may be forced to keep them if they survive. Some strains of cat flu can be more serious (some fatal) than others and some illnesses are more contagious than others. All you can do is be vigilant when you find a kitten you like and if in doubt, it’s best to move on.
Our own personal story of finding Maine Coon kittens for sale was not without difficulty and “Henry” actually came to us with an incurable condition affecting tear production. Without on-going daily medication, the prognosis was that he could have lost his sight within the first two years of his life. As it happened, Henry is happy and healthy, although it cost our insurance company around $100 equivalent per month in vet’s bills for around 3 years.
This was a steep learning curve and was more by luck than good fortune that things have worked out ok. Actually finding Maine Coon kittens for sale is the easy bit. Making sure you do your due diligence and putting your head before your heart requires a careful, methodical approach. Once you get that right you can look forward to enjoying the unique Maine Coon personality, fun and love with your new kitten without the hassle and heartache.
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Maine Coon Kittens-Adoption or Buy From A Breeder?
First Considerations
If you’re thinking seriously about Maine Coon kittens, adoption is definitely a cheaper and caring option. Providing a loving home to a kitten whether adopting or purchasing from a breeder is an exciting and special time.
How to decide between Maine Coon adoption or buying a Maine Coon kitten depends on what you’re looking for. If you want a specific color and physical characteristics like a big Maine Coon, you may have to be patient and cast your net as wide as possible. This may ultimately lead you to a breeder with the kind of kitten you’re looking for.
If you are more flexible about searching for Maine Coon kittens, adoption could be the right option. In almost every case there are things you must consider before making a commitment.
- Reality check – Maine Coons can live up to 20 years old and some of the largest Maine Coon boys can be over 20lbs by the time they have reached adulthood. It takes 4 years on average for a Maine Coon to mature, so although you can expect a rather large kitten, don’t expect a full blown gentle giant right away. If you’re like the idea of a big Maine Coon (who doesn’t ?) remember girls are always much smaller. Anyway make sure you know what you really want and what you are able to offer for the long term. You won’t have much choice anyway – remember Maine Coons tend to ‘own’ their humans – be ready for a new boss!
- Maine Coon Cats/Kittens? Do you want a kitten or perhaps you would be happy to give a home to an adult Maine Coon who needs a new place to stay. Kittens need a lot of attention and I distinctly remember a lot of disturbance during the nights when our first MC came home. If no one can be in the house for long periods due to work commitments this can lead to anxiety for kitten and human too. There are a lot of positives about getting two kittens at once especially if they are from the same litter or already know each other.
- A Pedigree Maine Coon with papers – If you want a genuine Maine Coon with the potential to become a show cat its almost certain you will need to buy a kitten from a reputable breeder. Its unlikely you’ll find pedigree Maine Coon kittens for adoption (with papers) because of the commercial value and demand. You may want to see pictures (at least) of the parents and this is more likely via the breeder route. Although you may be able to adopt a purebred Maine Coon kitten its unlikely you will get papers to verify the pedigree which basically means it wouldn’t qualify as a Maine Coon in a cat show. This may or may not be important but worth pointing out.
- Meeting ‘New Owner’ Requirements – Adopting Maine Coon cats/kittens (or buying from a breeder) is a two way exchange. There will always be (or should be) certain requirements you’ll need to meet before you are accepted as a potential adopter. You may need to prove you have adequate space, resources to look after a new family member. Any good Maine Coon rescue organization should be checking you have living conditions which will enable the cat to thrive and feel safe in new surroundings. You may be asked to provide references. There will also be some kind of fee and/or donation involved.
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