Maine Coon kittens · Pennsylvania
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is really two regions joined by a turnpike, with Pittsburgh looking west, Philadelphia looking east, and farm country, small cities and the Poconos in between. The flight from Minneapolis to either end takes a couple of hours. After that, what matters is the ride home and the first quiet week, and both are easy to plan well ahead of time.
Is Pennsylvania a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
Almost always a flight. The trip from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh (PIT) or Philadelphia (PHL) is roughly 2 hours 35 minutes to Philadelphia, about 2 hours to Pittsburgh, where a drive would take several days.
Pennsylvania has an airport at each end, Pittsburgh in the west and Philadelphia in the east, both with flights from Minneapolis. Central Pennsylvania families often choose whichever is the easier drive.
Bringing Your Kitten Home in Pennsylvania
Coming out of Pittsburgh International, west of the city, the drive downtown passes through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, where traffic can stop at rush hour. Erie is about two hours north of PIT if you do not fly into Erie itself. Philadelphia International is close to Center City and the southern suburbs, and the Lehigh Valley airport is right on the doorstep of Allentown and Bethlehem. Harrisburg's airport, in Middletown, is under an hour from Lancaster. Winter arrivals in the west can mean snow on the road home; in July the east is hot and sticky, so cool the car first. A back bedroom, well away from the front door, is the place to start. Arrange a vet check within 72 hours of the kitten arriving.
Which Airport Is Best for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Allentown and Bethlehem?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International (PIT) |
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
| Allentown and Bethlehem | Lehigh Valley (ABE) or PHL |
| Harrisburg | Harrisburg (MDT) |
| Lancaster | MDT or PHL |
| Erie | Erie (ERI) or PIT |
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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania winters bring snow, especially in the west, and summers are hot in the east. Allow some flexibility on go-home day if your kitten is flying.
Easiest months: April to June and September to November. Plan around: January, February and July.
A Maine Coon at Home in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's winters, snowiest in the west around Pittsburgh and Erie, suit a Maine Coon's coat, while Philadelphia's humid summers call for air conditioning and regular brushing. Older Pennsylvania row homes and farmhouses, with stairs and window seats, give a curious, climbing cat plenty to do.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Keeping a Maine Coon Happy in Pennsylvania
Around Philadelphia, many families live in twins, two houses sharing one wall, and colonials and split-levels fill the suburbs, while many Pittsburgh houses sit on steep hillsides. In any of them, a cat tree placed where the cat can see out the back is worth the floor space. A Christmas tree needs planning with a Maine Coon in the house: anchor it to the wall, hang breakable ornaments high, and skip the tinsel, which cats like to swallow. On snowed-in days in the west, a bird feeder outside the window holds a cat's attention for hours. A pot of cat grass on the sill gives a big indoor cat something safe to chew.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Pennsylvania?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. The $200 deposit holds your kitten, and Kat quotes the trip to Pennsylvania before you pay it.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Pennsylvania?
Roughly 2 hours 35 minutes to Philadelphia, about 2 hours to Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh (PIT) or Philadelphia (PHL), depending on the route and season.
How does a kitten get to Erie?
Via Erie (ERI) or PIT. A flight nanny can bring your kitten there, or Kat will suggest the simplest alternative for your address.
Other States Near Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania and Wondering How It Would Work?
Send Kat your Pennsylvania address and the kitten you like, and she will map out the trip. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.