Maine Coon kittens · Ohio
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Ohio
Ohio is close enough to Minnesota that driving over to collect in person is a real option, and close enough by air that the flight is over in about two hours. Kat will help you weigh the long day on the road against the short hop to Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati, and plan whichever suits your family and your part of the state.
Is Ohio a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
You can do it either way. The road trip is about 11 hours to Columbus from Farmington; the flight from Minneapolis to Columbus (CMH) is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes, and far easier on a young kitten.
Ohio has three big airports within a short drive of most of the state, Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, so a kitten flying from Minneapolis is rarely more than an hour or two from your door.
Bringing Your Kitten Home in Ohio
From John Glenn Columbus, downtown is about 15 minutes away and most of the suburbs are under an hour. Cleveland Hopkins is on the city's southwest side, and the Cincinnati airport is across the Ohio River in northern Kentucky, a 20-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati. Toledo families usually come down from Detroit Metro, about an hour away. In January the car should be warm before the kitten gets in; on a muggy August afternoon, the same goes for cool air. Set up a spare bedroom or home office for the first few days, with everything the kitten needs in reach and nowhere awkward to hide. The 72-hour vet check is easiest to keep if you choose a clinic near home weeks before arrival.
Which Airport Is Best for Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Columbus | John Glenn Columbus (CMH) |
| Cleveland | Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) |
| Cincinnati | CVG, across the river in Kentucky |
| Toledo | Detroit Metro (DTW), about an hour north |
| Akron and Canton | Akron Canton (CAK) or CLE |
| Dayton | Dayton (DAY) or CMH |
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 Ohio?
Ohio gets both: lake-effect snow in the north in winter and humid heat in July and August. Either can affect pets flying as cargo, so spring and fall are the easiest times, and a flight nanny works all year.
Easiest months: April to June and September to November. Plan around: January, February, July and August.
A Maine Coon at Home in Ohio
Ohio's four seasons suit a Maine Coon well: the coat thickens for the lake-effect winters around Cleveland and sheds hard in spring, which is when a slicker brush earns its keep. Ohio homes with basements and big windows give a curious, climbing cat plenty to explore, though a tall cat tree by the window will still be its favorite spot.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Keeping a Maine Coon Happy in Ohio
Ohio housing covers a lot of ground: brick doubles in Cleveland, hillside homes in Cincinnati, newer two-story houses around Columbus and farmhouses in between. Whatever the layout, a Maine Coon wants a lookout, so a couple of sturdy wall shelves or a cleared dresser top will get plenty of use. Spring thunderstorms roll through often, and a cat with a cave to retreat to, such as a covered bed or a box under the bed, rides them out calmly. Football Saturdays in the fall can fill a living room with noise and guests, so leave a bedroom closed off as a quiet zone. Rotate toys every week so old favorites feel new again, and save some play for the evening, when Maine Coons tend to be liveliest.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Ohio?
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 Ohio 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 Ohio Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Ohio?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. The $200 deposit holds your kitten, and Kat quotes the trip to Ohio before you pay it.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Ohio?
Roughly 1 hour 55 minutes to Columbus (CMH), depending on the route and season.
How does a kitten get to Dayton?
Via Dayton (DAY) or CMH. A flight nanny can bring your kitten there, or Kat will suggest the simplest alternative for your address.
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In Ohio and Wondering How It Would Work?
Send Kat your Ohio address and the kitten you like, and she will map out the trip. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.