Maine Coon kittens · Utah
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in Utah
Many Utah homes are busy ones, with children, grandparents and neighbors coming and going, and a Maine Coon's patient, easygoing nature is well suited to a full house. From Farmington the kitten crosses the plains and the Rockies in a few hours, then settles in within sight of the mountains, whether that means the Wasatch or the red rock country around St. George.
Is Utah a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
Almost always a flight. The trip from Minneapolis to Salt Lake City (SLC) is roughly 2 hours 50 minutes, where a drive would take several days.
Salt Lake City is a Delta hub like Minneapolis, so the flight between the two is nonstop and frequent, and most of Utah's population lives within an hour of the airport.
Bringing Your Kitten Home in Utah
Salt Lake City's airport is on the west side of the city, a short drive from downtown and West Valley City. Provo and Orem are under an hour south on I-15, longer when traffic backs up at the Point of the Mountain, and Ogden is roughly 40 minutes north. Park City means a climb up Parleys Canyon, which can be slow in snow. St. George families either use the small local airport or drive about two hours from Las Vegas. Summer arrivals need a precooled car, and winter ones a check of the road reports. Keep the kitten to a single bedroom for a few days, then open up the house a room at a time, and have it seen by a vet inside 72 hours.
Which Airport Is Best for Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan and Provo and Orem?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International (SLC) |
| West Valley City and West Jordan | SLC |
| Provo and Orem | SLC or Provo (PVU) |
| Ogden | SLC, about 40 minutes |
| Park City | SLC |
| St. George | St. George (SGU) or Las Vegas (LAS) |
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 Utah?
Utah has hot, dry summers and snowy winters along the Wasatch Front. Both can limit pets flying as cargo, so a flight nanny is the easiest option year round.
Easiest months: April to June and September to October. Plan around: July, August and snowstorms.
A Maine Coon at Home in Utah
Utah's dry air is hard on a long coat: static and tangles are common, so regular brushing and plenty of fresh water matter. Wasatch Front winters suit the breed's thick coat, while St. George's desert heat calls for a cool, air-conditioned home.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Keeping a Maine Coon Happy in Utah
Many Utah houses have a finished basement, and a Maine Coon soon claims the stairs as its own, so put one cat tree at the top and another downstairs where the family watches movies. With children around, give the cat a high shelf or a bedroom it can retreat to when things get loud. July brings two rounds of fireworks, the Fourth and Pioneer Day on the 24th, so plan a few evenings with the curtains drawn and music on. On winter inversion days, when everyone stays in, a wand toy, a box fort and a treat hidden under a paper cup will keep a big young cat from getting restless.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in Utah?
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 Utah 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 Utah Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in Utah?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. The $200 deposit holds your kitten, and Kat quotes the trip to Utah before you pay it.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Utah?
Roughly 2 hours 50 minutes to Salt Lake City (SLC), depending on the route and season.
How does a kitten get to St. George?
Via St. George (SGU) or Las Vegas (LAS). A flight nanny can bring your kitten there, or Kat will suggest the simplest alternative for your address.
Other States Near Utah
In Utah and Wondering How It Would Work?
Send Kat your Utah address and the kitten you like, and she will map out the trip. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.