WELCOMING YOUR MAINE COON KITTEN

When we entrust one of our kittens, our priority is that it lives happily and that its new family takes good care of it.

Our kittens are raised in a family environment, used to everyday household noises, to being handled, and to receiving lots of cuddles.

We raise them with a great deal of love, so it’s very important to us that they go to homes where they will be loved.

We will always be available for follow-up, and we really appreciate getting regular updates (and photos) of our kittens.

Our kittens can leave home from 14 weeks of age—at least 15 weeks if leaving for abroad—once they are fully weaned and well socialized.

He’s arriving at your home

Your kitten has just left his mother, his home, his playmates, his former owners. He’s just taken a trip—small to you, maybe big to him. So he has plenty of reasons to feel stressed by the unknown.

What will his new environment be like? Will he feel comfortable there? Will he manage to live without his mother now? Will his new “cat-friends” be kind to him? And will the new owners take care of his well-being? Will he be jostled by adults—not to mention possible children who don’t know the difference between a toy and a living being?

So many reasons to be stressed! So much responsibility for the new owners!

Therefore, we recommend that a week before his arrival you plug in a Feliway diffuser—a type of pheromone that will help him, and any resident cats you may already have, to be calmer during their first meeting.

Purchasers of our kittens agree to:

  • Feed their cat high-quality dry food.
  • Keep their cat indoors; allow outdoor time only on a harness or in a protected, fully enclosed, hazard-free space. The leading cause of death in cats is accidents—being hit by a car or falling from a height. Beware of thieves: Maine Coons are highly sought after and not everyone can afford one.
  • Provide the cat with appropriate veterinary care.
  • Not resell or abandon their cat.

We also hope the cat won’t be left alone all day—Maine Coons aren’t suited to that. If you work full time, don’t worry: they do well in pairs. For apartment living, a secured balcony is ideal.

Practical information

Caring for a cat also means knowing the hidden risks in their environment.

Some plants are toxic, stress can harm their health, and good grooming contributes to their well-being.

Discover our tips to protect your feline, prevent poisoning, and maintain a healthy coat day to day.

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