Maine Coon kittens · Colorado
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Colorado
Colorado is a mile up and a couple of hours from Minnesota by air, so a kitten can leave Farmington after breakfast and be settling into a Denver living room the same day. Families from Fort Collins down to Pueblo, and across the mountains in Grand Junction, can have a kitten flown to whichever airport suits them best.
Is Colorado a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
You can do it either way. The road trip is about 13 hours to Denver from Farmington; the flight from Minneapolis to Denver (DEN) is roughly 2 hours 10 minutes, and far easier on a young kitten.
Denver is one of the busiest airports in the country, with frequent nonstop flights from Minneapolis, which makes Colorado one of the easier long-distance trips for a kitten.
Bringing Your Kitten Home in Colorado
Denver International is a long way out on the plains, about 40 minutes from downtown, around 45 minutes from Boulder and about an hour from Fort Collins. Colorado Springs has its own airport, which also serves Pueblo, and families on the Western Slope can use Grand Junction. March is often the snowiest month along the Front Range, and a spring storm can close roads near the airport, so have a backup plan. Summer afternoons bring thunderstorms and hail. In any season the sun is strong at altitude, so never park with the carrier in direct sunlight. A bedroom with the blinds half closed makes a calm first room. Before the trip, register with a nearby vet so the 72-hour checkup is a phone call, not a search.
Which Airport Is Best for Denver, Aurora and Boulder?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Denver | Denver International (DEN) |
| Aurora | DEN |
| Boulder | DEN, about 45 minutes |
| Fort Collins | DEN, about an hour |
| Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs (COS) or DEN |
| Pueblo | COS |
Whichever airport suits you, a flight nanny can meet you there with your kitten, or you can collect at MSP yourself. Cargo and ground transport work on some routes too; how kittens travel has the details.
When Is the Best Time to Bring a Kitten to Colorado?
Colorado can swing from summer heat on the plains to heavy snow in the mountains, and winter storms at Denver can delay flights. Plan go-home day with a little flexibility.
Easiest months: April to October. Plan around: snowstorm season, November to March.
A Maine Coon at Home in Colorado
Colorado's dry air is the thing Maine Coon owners notice: the coat can get staticky and the skin dry, so regular brushing and fresh water are important. Sunny Front Range winters suit a breed that loves a warm window seat, and Colorado's active households suit a playful cat that will fetch and follow you around.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Keeping a Maine Coon Happy in Colorado
Colorado homes run from Denver bungalows and new apartments near the light rail to split-levels in the suburbs and cabins in the mountains. A split-level is ready-made for a climbing cat, with half-flights to race up and down, but add something tall in the main living area too, such as a cat tree sturdy enough for a Maine Coon to stretch out on top. Summer hail can be startlingly loud on a roof or skylight, and winter wind storms along the foothills rattle windows and unsettle some cats, so a covered bed in an inside room is a good bolt hole. Treat puzzles and a daily chase with a wand toy use up an indoor cat's energy at any altitude.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Colorado?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700: $200 to reserve it, and the balance before go-home day. The cost of getting your kitten to Colorado is agreed before anything is paid. 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 Colorado Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Colorado?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. The $200 deposit holds your kitten, and Kat quotes the trip to Colorado before you pay it.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Colorado?
Roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to Denver (DEN), depending on the route and season.
How does a kitten get to Pueblo?
Via COS. A flight nanny can bring your kitten there, or Kat will suggest the simplest alternative for your address.
Other States Near Colorado
In Colorado and Wondering How It Would Work?
Send Kat your Colorado address and the kitten you like, and she will map out the trip. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.