Adoption Process
How to Adopt a Maine Coon Kitten from LMCooNCat
Our adoption process is simple, but it is also intentional. We want every family to understand how to choose a kitten, how deposits and the waitlist work, when kittens are ready to leave, and why we protect our closed cattery environment.
Please read this page before sending an inquiry so you can decide whether an available Maine Coon kitten, a retired adult Maine Coon cat, or our waitlist is the best fit for your home.
Real Kitten · Registered Cattery · Written Records
Your kitten is real, properly identified, and raised by a registered cattery
We understand that choosing a kitten online requires trust. LMCooNCat is a legally registered Maine Coon cattery and business, and every kitten is placed through a written adoption process with records, communication, and clear documentation.
The LMCoonCat Adoption Process
Step By Step
Think carefully about whether you are ready for a Maine Coon kitten
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Before choosing a kitten, please take time to consider whether this is the right time to bring a new family member home. A Maine Coon kitten is not just a beautiful pet; it is a long-term commitment.
Please think about what kind of cat fits your lifestyle best, whether you prefer a boy, a girl, a kitten, or a retired adult cat, and whether your current home environment is ready.
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Do you have enough time for a kitten’s adjustment period?
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Would a playful kitten or a calmer retired adult be a better fit?
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Do your other cats or dogs usually accept new animals?
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Are all family members ready to welcome a new pet?
Some families choose an available kitten right away. Others prefer to join the waitlist and wait for a kitten with a stronger personal connection, a specific color, sex, or personality.
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Check our Available Maine Coon Kittens Page
After you decide you are ready, please visit our Available Maine Coon Kittens page to see whether we currently have boys, girls, or retired adult cats that meet your needs and expectations.
Each kitten or retired cat may have different timing, personality, color, price, and go-home readiness. Please read the information carefully before sending an inquiry.
If you do not see the right kitten, you can choose to join our waitlist. You may also join the waitlist from the beginning if you prefer to wait for a future kitten that feels more suitable for your family.
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Contact us when you find a kitten/cat that fits your needs
If you find a kitten or retired cat that matches what you are looking for, please contact us directly. We receive inquiries regularly, so if you are serious and ready, it is best to send your inquiry as soon as possible.
If you are interested in joining the waitlist, we also strongly recommend contacting us first. This helps us understand your preferences and decide whether our future plans are likely to match what you are waiting for.
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Tell us which kitten or cat you are interested in.
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Tell us your preferred sex, color, personality, and timeline.
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Let us know if you have other cats, dogs, or children at home.
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Tell us whether you want an available kitten or a future kitten from the waitlist.
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Place a deposit or waitlist fee
Once you are ready to reserve an available kitten, reserve a retired adult cat, or join the waitlist, a deposit or waitlist fee is required.
For an available kitten or retired adult cat, the adoption contract will be completed after the deposit is placed. For the waitlist, we will send an invoice that includes your waitlist information and payment details.
Available Maine Coon Kitten/ Retired Cat
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A 30% deposit is required to reserve an available kitten.
Waitlist
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A $400 waitlist fee is required to join the waitlist. It applies toward the final kitten price,
Deposits and waitlist fees may be paid through Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal to our business account.
The remaining balance is due at pickup. We prefer cash for the final balance because many payment apps have daily transfer limits, which can delay or complicate pickup.
If you are not picking up the kitten in person, the final payment arrangement must be discussed and completed before the kitten leaves our care.
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Receive photo and video updates while you wait
During the waiting period, we continue caring for your kitten until they are old enough and ready to go home. For reserved kittens, we provide updated photos and videos approximately every two weeks. These updates help you watch your kitten grow, see their personality develop, and prepare your home before pickup.
For waitlist families, kitten selection usually begins when the kittens are around 8 to 10 weeks old. At that time, we will take a new set of photos and videos so families on the waitlist can review the available kittens and make their selections. Sometimes selection may be delayed depending on kitten development, health, photography timing, or our schedule.
Once you choose a kitten from the waitlist, the process returns to Step 4. A 30% deposit is required to reserve that specific kitten, and we will complete the adoption contract after the deposit is placed.
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Your kitten goes home after spay/neuter and final health check
After your kitten has completed spay/neuter surgery, we monitor their recovery before they leave. We want to make sure they are eating, using the litter box, healing normally, and acting like themselves before going home.
At pickup, your kitten will go home with the available records and transition instructions, including food guidance, litter information, microchip details, wellness records, and spay/neuter documentation when applicable.
The first few days in a new home can take patience. Some kittens adjust quickly, while others need more time. We are happy to guide you through introductions, food transition, litter setup, and general adjustment after pickup.
Why we do not allow casual home visits
LMCooNCat is a closed, home-based cattery. We are not a pet store or public showroom, and we do not allow casual home visits before adoption.
This policy protects young kittens, nursing mothers, adult cats, our home, and our family privacy. It also helps reduce unnecessary exposure to outside bacteria, viruses, fungi, and stress.
For more detail, link this section to your existing article:
Is It Normal for a Maine Coon Breeder to Not Allow Visits?
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We provide photos and videos during the waiting period.
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Video calls can be arranged when needed.
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Confirmed families receive pickup details by appointment.
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This policy keeps the cattery cleaner, calmer, and safer for the cats.
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Transparency comes from records, updates, communication, and real documentation, not from casual foot traffic through the cattery.
Before your kitten leaves
Local pickup
Pickup is arranged by appointment after your kitten has recovered from spay/neuter and is cleared to leave.
Final balance
For in-person pickup, cash at pickup is preferred. If you are not picking up in person, final payment must be completed before the kitten leaves.
Delivery options
We do not ship kittens as cargo. Airport pickup or pet nanny delivery may be discussed for approved long-distance families.
Boarding fee
If the kitten cannot be picked up within the agreed pickup window, a boarding fee may apply($6 per day)
Rabies or travel needs
Additional vaccination, travel paperwork, or transport-related costs are the buyer’s responsibility when required.
After-pickup support
We continue helping kitten families with food transition, litter setup, adjustment, and basic questions after pickup.