Maine Coon kittens · Texas
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Texas
A Maine Coon is a lot of cat, and Texas is a state that rarely does anything small. Getting one there from Minnesota takes a single travel day: a kitten that leaves Farmington in the morning can be in Dallas, Houston, Austin or San Antonio by evening, riding in the cabin with a flight nanny, or with you if you collect at Minneapolis.
Is Texas a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
A flight. Minneapolis to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) takes roughly 2 hours 30 minutes, against several days by road.
Texas is big enough that the journey from Minnesota depends on which Texas you mean: Dallas and Fort Worth are an easy nonstop flight, while families in El Paso, Amarillo or the Rio Grande Valley usually connect.
Arriving in Texas
From DFW, most of Dallas and Fort Worth is within about an hour by car, longer at rush hour. Bush Intercontinental sits well north of Houston, so families in Sugar Land or League City have a longer drive home; Austin Bergstrom and San Antonio are both close to their downtowns. Between May and September, keep the air conditioning running and never leave the kitten in a parked car. In spring, check the forecast for hail before you set out. At home, start your kitten in one quiet bedroom with its litter box, food and a bed, and open up the rest of the house over a week or so. Have a local vet booked before travel day, with the first visit inside 72 hours.
Which Airport Is Best for Houston, Dallas and Austin?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Houston | Bush Intercontinental (IAH) or Hobby (HOU) |
| Dallas | DFW or Love Field (DAL) |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom (AUS) |
| San Antonio | San Antonio (SAT) |
| Fort Worth | DFW |
| El Paso | El Paso (ELP), usually with a connection |
A flight nanny carries your kitten in the cabin to your airport; airline cargo and ground transport are options on some routes; and you can always fly to Minneapolis and carry your kitten home. See how kittens travel.
When Is the Best Time to Bring a Kitten to Texas?
Texas summers are long. Airlines limit pets traveling as cargo when it is hot on the ground, which in much of Texas means May to September, so a flight nanny in the cabin is usually the better choice in summer.
Easiest months: October to April. Plan around: May to September.
A Maine Coon at Home in Texas
In Texas a Maine Coon is an indoor, air-conditioned cat. The coat that suits a Maine winter is a lot of fur for a Houston August, so keep the house comfortable, brush out the loose undercoat through spring, and leave a cool tiled floor or two for stretching out on. In the Panhandle, where winters bite, that same coat comes into its own.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Everyday Life With a Maine Coon in Texas
Texas housing runs from high-rise apartments in Dallas and Houston to sprawling single-story ranch homes in the suburbs and acreage out in the Hill Country. A one-story house is long on floor space and short on height, so give a Maine Coon somewhere to climb: a floor-to-ceiling cat tree, a wall shelf above the sofa, the top of a bookcase. Along the Gulf Coast, hurricane season runs from June through November, so keep a sturdy carrier, food and vet records where you can grab them fast. Spring hail on the roof and Fourth of July fireworks frighten some cats; a closed interior room with the radio on helps. Puzzle feeders and two short play sessions a day keep an indoor cat busy through long summer afternoons.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Texas?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve and the balance due before go-home day at 10 weeks. Travel to Texas is quoted before you pay the deposit. 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 Texas Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Texas?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700, with a $200 deposit to reserve. Travel to Texas is quoted for your route.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Texas?
Roughly 2 hours 30 minutes to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), depending on the route and season.
How does a kitten get to El Paso?
Via El Paso (ELP), usually with a connection. A flight nanny can bring your kitten there, or Kat will suggest the simplest alternative for your address.
Other States Near Texas
In Texas and Wondering How It Would Work?
Tell Kat where in Texas you live and which kitten you like. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.