Maine Coon kittens · New Jersey
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in New Jersey
New Jersey squeezes cities, commuter suburbs, Pine Barrens farm country and the Shore into one small state, so a kitten from Farmington might be heading for a high-rise near the Hudson or a house down a sandy lane. Either works for a Maine Coon, which cares far more about having its people close by than about square footage.
Is New Jersey a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
Almost always a flight. The trip from Minneapolis to Newark (EWR) is roughly 2 hours 35 minutes, where a drive would take several days.
North Jersey flies through Newark and South Jersey usually through Philadelphia, both with frequent flights from Minneapolis.
Bringing Your Kitten Home in New Jersey
Newark Liberty is close to almost everything in North Jersey: Jersey City, Hoboken and Elizabeth are a short drive, Edison is about half an hour down the Turnpike, and Toms River is nearer an hour on the Parkway. South Jersey families who collect at Philadelphia cross the Delaware by bridge, and Cherry Hill is roughly half an hour from the terminal. On a summer Friday, Shore traffic can double the drive, so a midweek landing is worth asking for. In winter, check for a nor'easter before you settle on a date. A bathroom or spare room makes a good first base for a kitten that has had a long day, and the vet should see it within 72 hours.
Which Airport Is Best for Newark, Jersey City and Hoboken and Paterson and Bergen County?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Newark | Newark Liberty (EWR) |
| Jersey City and Hoboken | EWR |
| Paterson and Bergen County | EWR or LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Edison and Central Jersey | EWR |
| Toms River and the Shore | EWR or Philadelphia (PHL) |
| Cherry Hill and South Jersey | PHL |
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 New Jersey?
Newark is a busy airport where delays are common, and both summer heat and winter storms can affect pets flying as cargo. Avoid tight connections and keep go-home day flexible.
Easiest months: April to June and September to November. Plan around: July, August and winter storms.
A Maine Coon at Home in New Jersey
In a Jersey City or Hoboken apartment, a Maine Coon needs climbing space more than floor space: a tall tree and a window perch go a long way. Suburban New Jersey homes give a big cat more room. Humid summers mean air conditioning and regular brushing.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Keeping a Maine Coon Happy in New Jersey
Many New Jersey suburbs are lined with split-levels and Cape Cods, and the short flights of stairs in a split-level make a natural climbing course for a young cat; add a shelf or two near the ceiling and it will patrol them daily. In an older two-family house, keep the kitten on your own floor and make sure the shared hall door stays shut. If the family heads down the Shore for a week in August, a sitter at home is far easier on a Maine Coon than a rental it does not know. Snow days and nor'easters keep everyone inside, which is a good time to bring out a puzzle feeder or a crinkle tunnel.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in New Jersey?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. The $200 deposit holds your kitten, and Kat quotes the trip to New Jersey before you pay it.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to New Jersey?
About 2 hours 35 minutes from MSP to Newark (EWR). Exact times change with the airline and the time of year.
How does a kitten get to Cherry Hill and South Jersey?
Usually through PHL. Kat will check the easiest way in for your exact address.
Other States Near New Jersey
In New Jersey and Wondering How It Would Work?
Send Kat your New Jersey address and the kitten you like, and she will map out the trip. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.