Maine Coon kittens · Alabama
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Alabama
A kitten bound for Alabama leaves Farmington in the morning and, with a flight nanny holding the carrier, can be through a front door in Birmingham, Huntsville or Montgomery that same evening. Alabama life runs on porches, Sunday dinners and long warm seasons, and a sociable Maine Coon that likes to sit wherever the family is talking takes to that kind of home with very little fuss.
Is Alabama a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
A flight. Minneapolis to Birmingham (BHM) takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes, sometimes with a connection, against several days by road.
Birmingham and Huntsville are the main Alabama airports for a kitten from Minneapolis. Families in eastern Alabama sometimes find Atlanta, with its many nonstop flights, the easier choice.
Arriving in Alabama
Birmingham Shuttlesworth is only a few miles northeast of downtown, so most of the Birmingham area is a short ride home, and Tuscaloosa is about an hour down the interstate. Huntsville families collect at their own airport, while Auburn and Opelika families coming through Atlanta face closer to two hours on the road. From May to September, run the air conditioning for ten minutes before you load the kitten, because a parked car in an Alabama summer turns into an oven; winter arrivals are usually mild and easy. For the first few days, keep the kitten to one quiet room with its litter box, water and food, and let everyone visit there. Book the vet before the flight, not after, so the checkup lands inside 72 hours.
Which Airport Is Best for Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | Birmingham Shuttlesworth (BHM) |
| Huntsville | Huntsville (HSV) |
| Montgomery | Montgomery (MGM) or BHM |
| Mobile | Mobile (MOB), usually with a connection |
| Tuscaloosa | BHM, about an hour |
| Auburn | Atlanta (ATL) or MGM |
A flight nanny carries your kitten in the cabin to your airport; airline cargo and ground transport are options on some routes; and you can always fly to Minneapolis and carry your kitten home. See how kittens travel.
When Is the Best Time to Bring a Kitten to Alabama?
Alabama summers are long and hot, and airlines restrict pets as cargo in heat, so a flight nanny in the cabin is the usual choice from May to September.
Easiest months: October to April. Plan around: May to September.
A Maine Coon at Home in Alabama
Alabama's long, hot summers mean an indoor Maine Coon needs air conditioning and regular brushing to keep the heavy undercoat under control. On the Gulf Coast around Mobile, humidity makes grooming even more important. In return, the breed's calm, family-friendly nature makes it an easy fit for Alabama households.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Everyday Life With a Maine Coon in Alabama
Plenty of Alabama families live in single-story brick ranch homes, which are easy for a kitten to learn but short on height, so a tall cat tree and a couple of sturdy wall shelves give a big cat somewhere to climb and survey the room. A screened porch can become a favorite lookout, as long as every screen is sound and someone always checks the door. Fall Saturdays can pack the house with football company, and a closed bedroom with a puzzle feeder keeps a young cat calmer than a crowded den. Around the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve, draw the curtains early and turn on a fan or some music to soften the bangs.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Alabama?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve and the balance due before go-home day at 10 weeks. Travel to Alabama is quoted before you pay the deposit. The prices page lists what is included, and the kitten contract covers the terms, including a vet check within 72 hours of arrival.
Questions From Alabama Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Alabama?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve. Travel to Alabama is quoted for your route.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Alabama?
Roughly 2 hours 20 minutes, sometimes with a connection to Birmingham (BHM), depending on the route and season.
How does a kitten get to Auburn?
Via Atlanta (ATL) or MGM. A flight nanny can bring your kitten there, or Kat will suggest the simplest alternative for your address.
Other States Near Alabama
In Alabama and Wondering How It Would Work?
Tell Kat where in Alabama you live and which kitten you like. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.