• The first step is to read through our FAQs!

    Next step is to complete our kitten application form found on our website under 'Available Kittens' tab. We will determine whether one (or more) of our kittens will be a good fit for your home. You will receive an email for approval or denial.

    Once the kittens are 6 weeks old, you will be given the opportunity to reserve a kitten! We do require a deposit of $1,000 along with signed contract during the reservation process. We do offer FaceTime prior to any future home prior to reservation.

    Last, but certainly not least, once your kitten is 12 weeks of age, he/she will be ready to go home! The remaining balance will be due at the time of pick up.

    Important: We care very much about all of our cats and kittens. We do reserve the right to refuse sales to anyone to ensure our cat’s and kitten’s best interest.

  • Our kittens are $3,000 for pet homes. This means breeding is not allowed, and proof of spay/neuter before one year of age will be required. Once proof of spay/neuter is given to us, you will receive $100 and TICA registration of your kitten. Deposit of $1,000 is required at the time of reservation, and remaining $2,000 is due at time of pick up.

  • Our kittens come with a four year health guarantee. This means that if your kitten passes away before the age of four for any reason aside from neglect or abuse, we will replace your kitten with one from the next litter. We do many different tests to ensure the health of our Maine Coons is the best that we can provide, and are confident they’ll get into their senior years with you.

  • Yes! Kittens will be vet checked, receive immunizations required, and dewormed prior to going home.

  • Short answer: No.

    We will give kitten families $100 back once we receive vet documentation of spay/neuter. TICA registration papers will be held back until proof of spay/neuter is given. This will be included in the contract.

    Breeding rights will only be given to established catteries that have a thorough conversation and contract with us.

  • 12 weeks. This age ensures they are weaned off their mother, socialized well, and litter box trained!

  • No. This practice is cruel, unnecessary, and can compromise their behaviors. Our contract prohibits this practice.

    Below is a link for a short video by cat behaviorist, Jackson Galaxy, to help you learn a little more about declawing cats if you are undecided on this issue:

    https://youtu.be/YRMip0Nngp8?si=j1_wA-ACAfzYEEPy

FAQs of Adopting Your Maine Coon Kitten from Botanical Paws

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FAQs of Maine Coons

  • Maine Coons are known for their sweet, affectionate, and smart personalities! They are known as the dogs of the cat world because they love to be with their owners and can be easily trained! Be prepared to be loved extra hard - they LOVE attention!

  • Yes! Our goal is to expose all of our Maine Coons to both kids and other animals to assure that they will fit in well with their future homes!

  • Maine Coons have a coat that is considered shaggy. This means there are areas where their fur is shorter and other areas where their fur is longer. They tend to shed less than the normal domestic long haired, but more than the domestic short haired.

  • Our Maine Coons' diet consists largely of wet and raw cat food. Research has shown that cats should consume much more raw or wet food rather than dry kibble. We do give our Maine Coons small amounts of 4Health Salmon Grain Free dry kibble. It is best to stick with a high protein diet for their gut health and growth.

  • Maine Coons love any toy that is on a pole! They are wonderful hunters, so getting those instincts going can really benefit their emotional wellbeing.