Maine Coon kittens · Maine
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Maine
Maine sits in the far northeastern corner of the country, and getting there from Farmington usually involves a change of planes, so Kat plans Maine trips around the gentlest connection and the kindest season. She will talk you through Portland, Bangor or Boston before anything is booked, so the kitten's longest travel day is as short as it can be.
Is Maine a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
For Maine, flying is the only sensible option: roughly 2 hours 45 minutes, often with a connection from MSP to Portland International Jetport (PWM), compared with days on the road.
Maine is where the breed comes from. The Maine Coon grew up on the farms and in the port towns of New England and has been the official state cat of Maine since 1985, so a Maine Coon kitten going to Maine is going home in more ways than one.
Your Kitten's First Days in Maine
Portland's Jetport is only a few minutes from downtown, and Lewiston is about 45 minutes up the turnpike. From Bangor, much of central and eastern Maine is a drive of an hour or more, and if you meet the kitten at Boston Logan, allow around two hours back to Portland, more on a summer Friday. Between December and March, warm the car before you leave the terminal. Spring brings mud season on back roads, so leave extra time if you live down a dirt lane. Give the kitten a small room to itself, with the door closed for the first days. Clinics in rural Maine can be a long way apart, so book the 72-hour vet visit at the same time you settle the travel date.
Which Airport Is Best for Portland, South Portland and Lewiston and Auburn?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Portland | Portland Jetport (PWM) |
| South Portland | PWM |
| Lewiston and Auburn | PWM, about 45 minutes |
| Augusta | PWM or Bangor (BGR) |
| Bangor | Bangor (BGR) |
| York and Kittery | Boston Logan (BOS) or Portsmouth |
Kat will help you choose. Most families pick a flight nanny, who brings the kitten in the cabin; others fly to Minneapolis and collect, and some routes suit cargo or ground transport. How kittens travel compares them.
When Is the Best Time to Bring a Kitten to Maine?
Maine winters are the thing to plan around: snow and ice can delay flights into Portland and Bangor, and airlines limit pets as cargo in severe cold. Many families in southern Maine find Boston Logan the easier airport.
Easiest months: May to October. Plan around: December to March.
A Maine Coon at Home in Maine
A Maine Coon in Maine is the breed in its native country. The thick ruff, tufted ears and snowshoe paws all came from generations of cats living through Maine winters on farms and in harbor towns. A modern Maine Coon is an indoor cat, but expect it to spend long winter afternoons at the window watching the snow and the birds at the feeder.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Living With a Big Cat in Maine
Maine homes are often old: capes and farmhouses with steep stairs, low closets and drafty corners that a curious kitten will map within a week. Cover gaps behind the woodstove and keep a hearth guard in place, because a cat that loves warmth will sit as close to the fire as it can. A nor'easter can knock the power out, so keep spare food, water and litter on hand, and the carrier somewhere you can find it in the dark. In summer, many families head to camp on a lake; a Maine Coon either stays home with a sitter or travels in its carrier and stays inside once there. Feather wands, paper bags and a box or two fill the long evenings from November on.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Maine?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. You pay a $200 deposit to reserve, then the rest before your kitten leaves at 10 weeks. Kat prices the trip to Maine up front, so there are no surprises. 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 Maine Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Maine?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. Reserving one takes a $200 deposit, and getting it to Maine is priced separately for your trip.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Maine?
About 2 hours 45 minutes, often with a connection from MSP to Portland International Jetport (PWM). Exact times change with the airline and the time of year.
How does a kitten get to York and Kittery?
Usually through Boston Logan (BOS) or Portsmouth. Kat will check the easiest way in for your exact address.
Other States Near Maine
In Maine and Wondering How It Would Work?
Let Kat know your town in Maine and the kitten you have your eye on. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.