
"They say a dog is man's best friend... they must not have had a Maine Coon."
- Natasha Carter
TICA Maine Coon Breeder
Frequently Asked Questions
Kittens are reserved very quickly. Check the page 'Available kittens' to see information about upcoming expected litters, newborn kittens, and if any kittens are currently available.
Follow the simple process under section 'adoption' page.
We operate with a closed cattery. This means we do not allow people to come to our home to view kittens, we only allow people to come in when it is time to pick the kittens up and take them home. This is how the majority of TICA breeders across the US operate because it reduces stress on the parent cats, and kittens, and highly reduces the risk of bacteria entering the home. Some breeders will even meet at a park or local shopping area to have kittens picked up rather than allow pick up in their homes because of possibility of germ risk or later home break-ins (crazy but it does happen).Â
We are happy to do a video calls where you can see us, the kittens, and the environment they are growing in. I would be happy to arrange this with you after an application for kitten adoption has been sent in through the website. Plus, we are very active on social media, sharing our lives as breeders and even our little hobby farm.
This is a real problem today! The number one thing you can do is look at the price point being asked for a kitten. Anything under 3,000 is a red flag. Since we work with such a large group of breeders across the U.S. the biggest warning signs we have seen is scammers trying to undersell kittens or asking for deposits for shipping kittens with no real proof, they are breeders. Any true TICA breeder requires a contract signed before kittens go home and will not ship a kitten unless contracts have been signed and final payments have made.
A real breeder is happy to share with you their documentation to prove they are registered! Any Maine Coon cat that is authentic will come with a breeders slip allowing you to register the kitten with the TICA or CFA.