Maine Coon kittens · Minnesota
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Minnesota
For a Minnesota family, bringing a Maine Coon kitten home is a local errand rather than a travel plan. There are no airline rules, flight schedules or transport drivers to coordinate, and the whole move happens in an afternoon: Kat brings the kitten to you if you live within about an hour of Farmington, or you make the drive and take it home yourself the same day.
Kats Kits is a Minnesota cattery. Kat raises her kittens in Farmington, in Dakota County, so for Twin Cities families a Maine Coon kitten is a short drive away rather than a flight.
A Maine Coon Breeder in Minnesota
Kats Kits is Kat Doring's Maine Coon cattery in Farmington, in Dakota County, about 30 minutes south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Kat has raised Maine Coons here since the mid-2000s, every litter in her home, and Kats Kits is on the ACFA Maine Coon breeder list. For Minnesota families there are no flights and no transport companies: a kitten goes from Kat's home to yours. Read more about Kat.
How Far Is Kats Kits From You?
Most of the Twin Cities metro is under 40 minutes from Farmington. Typical drive times from Farmington:
| From Farmington to | Drive | Kat delivers |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 15 minutes | Yes |
| Apple Valley | 20 minutes | Yes |
| Burnsville | 20 minutes | Yes |
| Eagan | 20 minutes | Yes |
| Northfield | 25 minutes | Yes |
| Hastings | 25 minutes | Yes |
| Bloomington | 25 minutes | Yes |
| St. Paul | 30 minutes | Yes |
| Minneapolis | 35 minutes | Yes |
| Red Wing | 50 minutes | Yes |
| Rochester | about 1 hour | Ask Kat |
| Mankato | 1 hour 15 minutes | Ask Kat |
| St. Cloud | 1 hour 35 minutes | Ask Kat |
| Brainerd | 2 hours 30 minutes | Ask Kat |
| Duluth | 2 hours 50 minutes | Ask Kat |
| Moorhead | 4 hours | Ask Kat |
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and route.
Does Kat Deliver in the Twin Cities?
Yes, within about an hour of Farmington: Minneapolis, St. Paul, the suburbs, and towns such as Northfield, Hastings and Red Wing. You can also meet her at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP).
The longest Minnesota journeys are to the north and northwest: Duluth, the Iron Range, Bemidji and Moorhead. For those, families usually meet Kat at Minneapolis airport on their way through, or plan a day trip south.
Your Kitten's First Days in Minnesota
In Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs, Kat can bring your kitten to the door, a drive of about 20 minutes to Eagan or Burnsville and 35 to Minneapolis. From Rochester, Mankato or St. Cloud, you drive up and meet Kat at a handover point she arranges with you, an easy half day. Duluth families can meet Kat at MSP instead of driving all the way south. Write your questions down beforehand and ask them at the handover. With no flight behind it, the kitten can be in a warm, draft-free room the same afternoon. Keep the first days quiet: one room with a litter box, water and a bed, and family visits a few at a time. Fit a vet visit into those first 72 hours.
Getting a Kitten to Minneapolis and St. Paul, South metro suburbs and Rochester
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis and St. Paul | Kat delivers |
| South metro suburbs | Kat delivers |
| Rochester | Drive, about 1 hour |
| Mankato | Drive, about 1 hour 15 minutes |
| St. Cloud | Drive, about 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Duluth | Drive, about 2 hours 50 minutes, or meet at MSP |
Prefer to fly? 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota winters are the only thing to plan around: if your kitten goes home in January or February, warm up the car and bring a covered carrier.
Easiest months: Any time. Plan around: nothing, though a cold January morning needs a warm car.
A Maine Coon at Home in Minnesota
A Minnesota winter is the Maine Coon's natural habitat. Kats Kits kittens grow up in Farmington's long winters and short, warm summers, so a kitten going home in the Twin Cities is already used to the climate. Keep up the brushing when the furnace dries the air, and expect your cat to claim the sunniest window in the house.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Living With a Big Cat in Minnesota
Minnesota homes run from suburban ramblers and split-levels to south Minneapolis bungalows and big two-story houses in St. Paul, and a Maine Coon will gladly take over a finished basement as winter play space. A split-level's short flights of stairs make a built-in climbing frame, but add a tall cat tree on the main floor. If summer weekends mean the cabin, decide early whether the cat travels with you or stays home with a sitter, and stick to it so the cat learns the routine. Check every screen before the windows open in May; a big cat leaning on a loose screen can push it out. A few minutes of clicker training before supper can teach a clever Maine Coon to sit, high-five or come when called.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Minnesota?
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. Delivery within about an hour of Farmington is arranged with Kat. 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 Minnesota Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Minnesota?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve, and Kat delivers within about an hour of Farmington.
Is Kats Kits a Maine Coon breeder in Minnesota?
Yes. Kats Kits is Kat Doring's Maine Coon cattery in Farmington, listed with the American Cat Fanciers Association and raising kittens at home since the mid-2000s.
Can I get a kitten in Duluth or Rochester?
Yes. Rochester is about an hour from Farmington and Duluth about three hours. Families there usually drive down or meet Kat at Minneapolis airport.
Other States Near Minnesota
In Minnesota and Wondering How It Would Work?
Let Kat know your town in Minnesota and the kitten you have your eye on. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.