Maine Coon kittens · Arizona
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Arizona
Arizona is about as far from a Minnesota winter as a kitten can travel, and Phoenix and Tucson families quickly learn to plan the trip around the sun rather than the snow. Desert homes are built for keeping cool indoors, which is where a big long-haired cat should spend its days anyway, and the flight from Minneapolis is a long one, a little over three hours.
Is Arizona a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
A flight. Minneapolis to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) takes roughly 3 hours 10 minutes, against several days by road.
Phoenix has frequent nonstop flights from Minneapolis, and Tucson is close behind, so most Arizona families are a single flight from a Kats Kits kitten.
Arriving in Arizona
From Sky Harbor, close to downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale are a short drive, while Mesa Gateway is handier for Gilbert and the southeast Valley. Tucson International is on the south side of the city, and Flagstaff families who fly into Phoenix have a little over two hours up I-17. Through the summer months a closed car can turn dangerously hot within minutes, so run the air conditioning before the carrier goes in, park in the shade and never leave the kitten alone in the car. Monsoon storms in summer can bring dust and delays. Winter arrivals are mild and easy. Indoors, a cool interior room works best for the first days, and a vet check belongs on the calendar within 72 hours.
Which Airport Is Best for Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa and Gilbert?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) |
| Scottsdale | PHX |
| Mesa and Gilbert | PHX or Mesa Gateway (AZA) |
| Chandler | PHX |
| Tucson | Tucson (TUS) |
| Flagstaff | Flagstaff (FLG) or PHX |
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 Arizona?
Arizona heat is serious. Airlines restrict pets flying as cargo when it is hot, and in Phoenix and Tucson that can cover much of the year, so plan on a flight nanny or flying in yourself.
Easiest months: November to March. Plan around: April to October.
A Maine Coon at Home in Arizona
In Phoenix or Tucson, a Maine Coon is strictly an indoor, air-conditioned cat, and it should stay that way: desert heat is hard on a long-coated breed. Keep fresh water in more than one place and brush out the shed. Up in Flagstaff, the cooler, snowier climate is much closer to what the coat was made for.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Everyday Life With a Maine Coon in Arizona
Most homes in the Valley are single-story stucco with tile floors and open layouts, so there are no stairs for a young Maine Coon to race up and down. Make up for it with a tall, heavy cat tree and a wall shelf or two. Tile stays cool, which a long coat likes, but add a rug or padded bed too. Afternoon sun can make a west-facing perch too hot, so favor the shaded side. Bark scorpions turn up indoors in parts of the state, and a curious cat will bat at one, so keep up pest control. Monsoon thunder and Fourth of July fireworks both send cats under beds. At dusk, hide a few treats around the house for a hunting game.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Arizona?
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 Arizona 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 Arizona Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Arizona?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve. Travel to Arizona is quoted for your route.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Arizona?
About 3 hours 10 minutes from MSP to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Exact times change with the airline and the time of year.
How does a kitten get to Flagstaff?
Usually through Flagstaff (FLG) or PHX. Kat will check the easiest way in for your exact address.
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In Arizona and Wondering How It Would Work?
Tell Kat where in Arizona you live and which kitten you like. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.